Monday, June 20 5:40pm, arrive midnight, sleep...
Tuesday, June 21 To Iceland 6:25pm
ICELAND
Self-driven tour of Iceland
Day 1-June 22- Arrive early at KEF Airport, rent a car, stay near Laugardaslaug (public pools) near Reykjavik
Day 2- June 23- Drive our version of the Golden Circle- (instead of going from Haveragerdi back to Reykjavik, we will go along the southern coast to enjoy the Blue Lagoon on our third day). On Day 2, we will stay in Selfoss
Sites to see: Thingvellir, Strokker Geysir, Gullfoss Waterfall, Hveragerði
Day 3- June 24- Go to the Blue Lagoon and then stay near the KEF airport Our version of the Golden Circle- 3 days https://goo.gl/maps/hbKV8buG6WP2
Downtown Reykjavik Great Location
The apartment is located in a downtown street in the heart of Reykjavik, just a few minutes walking from the main shopping street in town where all the restaurants, cafes, bars, museums and all of the city's main attractions are.
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/7612494
a few minutes walk from Reykjavik apt
A public hot springs pool near Reykjaik
"Hot Pots"- heated by geothermal energy. They say the sulfur in the water makes the skin and joints feel good.
http://www.visiticeland.com/things-to-do/activities/swiming-poolsspas-in-iceland
http://hotpoticeland.com/
SELFOSS
Bright one bedroom apartment
A bright and quiet one bedroom apartment in a small ranch community only 4 km from Selfoss with the Icelandic horse in the garden over the summer time. Beautiful view out the window to the east overlooking the famous volcano Eyjafjallajökull.
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/11383676
Blue Lagoon
www.bluelagoon.com/
Keflavik
NEAR KEF Airport - Cozy room 5 min from KEF airport R1
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/10179906
Keflavík, Southern Peninsula, Iceland. Beautiful 5 bedr. Villa in Keflavik with a great view.
View from the bedroom is over the ocean to Reykjavík. Blue Lagoon is 15 min drive from the house.SCOTLAND
Day 4- June 25- early morning Fly to Glascow, Scotland. 7:35am
Rent a car.
Stay for 3 nights in Parton Airbnb.
Day 5- June 26
Day 6- June 27
Glascow to Parton https://goo.gl/maps/TkctL4WVZ1t
Gray route via Dumfries is 1h 59 min
PARTON, SCOTLAND
Beautiful, Large & Self-Contained
Parton, United Kingdom
Accommodation is a spacious double room set within a unique Georgian Stable House, surrounded by acres of tranquil woodland and situated on the east coast of Loch Ken. It comprises of a large double bedroom with kitchenette and dining area.
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/10053309
Day Trips from Parton
To Isle of Arran https://goo.gl/maps/KrjoQyh4hdk
THE VIEW FROM CORK CITY PLACE
Day Trips from Carrignavar
Music Pubs in Cork City
Sin é 8 Coburg St, Cork, Co. Cork, Ireland
Carrignavar to Clonakilty
https://goo.gl/maps/f5sStGq2dS12
Carrignavar to Bunrattty Castle + Village
https://goo.gl/maps/RavMr8F63EN2
Carrignavar to Cliffs of Moher
https://goo.gl/maps/M6b5MKKDna72
Day
WHAT TO DO?
Drive up west coast of Ireland and then across to Dublin
Carrignavar - via Limerick - Bunratty (1h27m) - stay in Bunratty
Bunratty (visit Cliffs of Moher (1h from Bunratty)
Cliffs of Moher http://www.cliffsofmoher.ie/
Bunratty Village http://www.shannonheritage.com/BunrattyCastleAndFolkPark/
Bunratty Manor Hotel http://www.bunrattymanor.ie/
Bunratty to Birr Castle
https://goo.gl/maps/imQaPa5VJ652
Dingle is 2h30m away from Cork
Carrignavar to Dingle https://goo.gl/maps/axWAqG7Mb6E2
Cork to Co Galway https://goo.gl/maps/DjqQvEfFpYU2
Day 10 - July 1 Go to Birr Castle http://birrcastle.com/
Bunratty to Birr Castle ~ 1h
Birr Castle to Tullamore ~ 20m
and then stay in Tullamore Airbnb https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/12241444
Warm,cosy and friendly. Close to all tourist attractions and only a 10 minute walk to Tullamore town.
Tullamore to Dublin Zoo area~
Days 11+12- July 2+3 Dublin Airbnb for 2 nights https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/9347901
This is a peaceful, en-suite room in a cosy house in central Dublin, with its own private entrance to the room . It has double bed and another large single bed. the ensuite has a shower and toilet. its a bright and spacious room
Dublin pubs known for traditional Irish music near Dublin Zoo
Cobblestone- A Drinking Pub with a Music Problem - 77 King St N, Smithfield, Dublin 7, Ireland
http://cobblestonepub.ie/
Celt Pub- Traditional Irish Pub - Says Live Irish Music All Day Long but on website says 7-9pm
81 Talbot St, Dublin, Ireland http://www.thecelt.ie/
Sat July 2 - Opening night for the return of Once the Musical to the Olympia Theatre (~10m from Dublin Zoo) http://www.olympia.ie/whats-on/once-the-musical/
Edinburgh
Day 13- July 4 Fly Dublin to Edinburgh 5:10pm
St Bernard’s House 22 St Bernards Crescent, Edinburgh Scotland EH4 1NS
https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-St-Bernards-House.h4780205.Hotel-Information
Things near St. Bernards House
Raeburn Bar http://theraeburnbar.co.uk/ (2m walk away)
Edinburgh Castle (open 9:30p to 6p) http://www.edinburghcastle.gov.uk/
Day 14- July 5 Fly Glascow to Iceland at 2:05pm
Day 14+15- July 5+6 Stay in Airbnb Reykjavik, Iceland www.airbnb.com/rooms/11709199
Cozy apartment in Reykjavik in a family-friendly neighbourhood with a bedroom, and a large bathroom. Bus stops nearby that can take you downtown. Swimmingpool in a walking distance and grocery store, resturants and bakery nearby.
What will we do on our last days in Iceland?
Soak in hot pots, relax, hike, drive all day to see Vik or Puffins?
Who knows... but it will be fun.
Day 16- July 7 Thursday Fly home via Seattle
To Isle of Arran https://goo.gl/maps/KrjoQyh4hdk
IRELAND
Day 7- June 28 go to Ireland and stay at Airbnb in Cork City for 3 nights
Day 8- June 29 Cork City Airbnb
Day 9- June 29 Cork City Airbnb
CORK CITY HOUSE -
Carrignavar, Cork, Ireland
A beautiful home near Cork city with scenic views. North of Cork City Center by about a 20 minute drive.
Day 7- June 28 go to Ireland and stay at Airbnb in Cork City for 3 nights
Day 8- June 29 Cork City Airbnb
Day 9- June 29 Cork City Airbnb
CORK CITY HOUSE -
Carrignavar, Cork, Ireland
A beautiful home near Cork city with scenic views. North of Cork City Center by about a 20 minute drive.
THE VIEW FROM CORK CITY PLACE
Day Trips from Carrignavar
Music Pubs in Cork City
Sin é 8 Coburg St, Cork, Co. Cork, Ireland
Carrignavar to Clonakilty
https://goo.gl/maps/f5sStGq2dS12
Carrignavar to Bunrattty Castle + Village
https://goo.gl/maps/RavMr8F63EN2
Carrignavar to Cliffs of Moher
https://goo.gl/maps/M6b5MKKDna72
Day
WHAT TO DO?
Drive up west coast of Ireland and then across to Dublin
Carrignavar - via Limerick - Bunratty (1h27m) - stay in Bunratty
Bunratty (visit Cliffs of Moher (1h from Bunratty)
Cliffs of Moher http://www.cliffsofmoher.ie/
Bunratty Village http://www.shannonheritage.com/BunrattyCastleAndFolkPark/
Bunratty Manor Hotel http://www.bunrattymanor.ie/
Bunratty to Birr Castle
https://goo.gl/maps/imQaPa5VJ652
Dingle is 2h30m away from Cork
Carrignavar to Dingle https://goo.gl/maps/axWAqG7Mb6E2
Cork to Co Galway https://goo.gl/maps/DjqQvEfFpYU2
Day 10 - July 1 Go to Birr Castle http://birrcastle.com/
Bunratty to Birr Castle ~ 1h
Birr Castle to Tullamore ~ 20m
and then stay in Tullamore Airbnb https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/12241444
Warm,cosy and friendly. Close to all tourist attractions and only a 10 minute walk to Tullamore town.
Tullamore to Dublin Zoo area~
Days 11+12- July 2+3 Dublin Airbnb for 2 nights https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/9347901
This is a peaceful, en-suite room in a cosy house in central Dublin, with its own private entrance to the room . It has double bed and another large single bed. the ensuite has a shower and toilet. its a bright and spacious room
Dublin pubs known for traditional Irish music near Dublin Zoo
Cobblestone- A Drinking Pub with a Music Problem - 77 King St N, Smithfield, Dublin 7, Ireland
http://cobblestonepub.ie/
Celt Pub- Traditional Irish Pub - Says Live Irish Music All Day Long but on website says 7-9pm
81 Talbot St, Dublin, Ireland http://www.thecelt.ie/
Sat July 2 - Opening night for the return of Once the Musical to the Olympia Theatre (~10m from Dublin Zoo) http://www.olympia.ie/whats-on/once-the-musical/
Edinburgh
Day 13- July 4 Fly Dublin to Edinburgh 5:10pm
St Bernard’s House 22 St Bernards Crescent, Edinburgh Scotland EH4 1NS
https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-St-Bernards-House.h4780205.Hotel-Information
Things near St. Bernards House
Raeburn Bar http://theraeburnbar.co.uk/ (2m walk away)
Edinburgh Castle (open 9:30p to 6p) http://www.edinburghcastle.gov.uk/
Day 14- July 5 Fly Glascow to Iceland at 2:05pm
Day 14+15- July 5+6 Stay in Airbnb Reykjavik, Iceland www.airbnb.com/rooms/11709199
What will we do on our last days in Iceland?
Soak in hot pots, relax, hike, drive all day to see Vik or Puffins?
Who knows... but it will be fun.
Day 16- July 7 Thursday Fly home via Seattle
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