Select Ireland Vacations

The charm of Ireland is its landscape and its people. Stay in Ireland with Select Hotels of Ireland and visit the real country and meet the real locals.

All of the hotels are independently owned and operated and are renowned for their true Irish hospitality, dedication to service, great cuisine and high standards of accommodation.

Each hotel is unique-so if you are looking for a fishing hotel in Co. Mayo, city break in Cork or Belfast or an intimate getaway in rural Ireland our great selection of hotels and packages are tailored to the Independent discerning traveler.

All packages can be customized to suit individual travelers needs! Choose from our Self-Drive packages below or call us at for more information on activity and specialty breaks.

2010 Self-Drive Packages

The Classic Independent Tour

The “Classic Independent Tour” gives the Independent traveler a true flavor of Ireland at your own pace! Spend two nights in Ireland’s Capital City of Dublin, travel south to Cork and visit Blarney Castle, in Kerry visit Muckross House and drive the Ring of Kerry, travel along the Coast of Clare and stop at the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher, visit the world renowned Kylemore Abbey in Connemara before traveling south to Limerick, the hub of the Shannon region!

From $929.00 per person sharing the package price includes

2 nights in Dublin,
1 night in Cork,
2 nights in Kerry,
2 Nights in Galway,
1 night in Limerick,

with Select Hotels of Ireland; full Irish breakfast daily, 9 day car rental with CDW, Heritage Island Discount booklet and all taxes.

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The Best of the West

The West of Ireland is filled with wonderful atmospheric towns and villages, stunning countryside and long stretches of amazing coastline. Visit the heritage town of Westport, a magnificent blend of traditional and modern, spend some time in Galway City, celebrated in song and story throughout the world and visit the Kingdom of Kerry.

From $645.00 per person sharing, this trip to the West of Ireland includes 6 nights 4* hotel accommodation, 7 day manual car rental with CDW, full Irish breakfast daily, heritage Island discount booklet and all taxes.

Click here for a full itinerary of our own Katie Daly’s recent Best of the West tour…..

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Cultural City Hop

Ireland is home to Europe’s most vibrant cities! From Ireland’s capital, Dublin City, and recently named in the 2010 Top 10 Cities in the World to visit, Cork City; & Limerick City, the city made famous across by the globe in the memoir, ‘Angela’s Ashes,’ to the medieval city of Galway, filled with song & story-you will find yourself engrossed in the history & rich traditions that are over a thousand years old.

City breaks from $59.00 per person per night - includes full Irish breakfast & all taxes.

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Golfers Tee Break

The Island of Ireland boasts some of the finest golf courses in the world. Featuring over 400 courses and home to a third of the world’s links, Ireland is one of golf’s most captivating destinations.

Let Select Hotels plan the perfect golf trip for you. The Golfers Tee Break includes

2 nights in Clare,
2 nights in Kerry,
2 nights in Kinsale,

tee times at

Lahinch Old Course,
Ballybunion in Killarney,
Old Head Golf Course in Kinsale,

full Irish breakfast daily, 7 day car rental with CDW and all taxes.
Price from $629.00 per person and tee times from $699.00 per golfer

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Grandeur Gardens of Ireland

Our 9 Night Self-drive tour takes you on a gentle journey through Ireland’s most internationally renowned gardens. Take time to “stop and smell the roses” and indulge your senses in rare and botanical treasures. Click here for a sample detailed garden of Ireland itinerary!

Price from $999.00 per person sharing includes