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Donegal Tour for the XK & E-Type Clubs

August 28, 2025

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Are you new to the club wanting to dip your toe into the world of touring with your classic? Perhaps you have been a member for a while and have not yet signed up for a driving tour? The XK & E-type Clubs in conjunction with long-standing travel partner Classic Travelling, have developed the perfect tour to get you started in the wonderful world of classic car touring.

Classic Travelling will offer their usual exemplary standards of organisation, hotel quality and attention to detail to which they have become known. The tour will be escorted by an experienced tour manager to guide you along the way, you will be supplied with a comprehensive guide which includes everything from the itinerary, route guides, what spares to bring, rules of the road for the region you’re driving in and up to date information on the areas you are driving through. To accompany the written directions, you will also be supplied with GPX files to upload to your satellite navigation.

To kick of this series of ‘taster tours’ we will travel to Donegal in North West Ireland, where the Wild Atlantic Way begins. We love this area of Ireland which is steeped in Irish heritage, natural beauty and hidden gems. We stay on Lough Eske for five nights and have three road runs planned with plenty of points of interest to see along the way. We also build in a car free day for you to explore under your own steam.

The group is limited to 15 cars from the XK & E-Type Clubs, so you are assured to be travelling with like-minded enthusiasts, all looking to kick start their passion for touring in their classic.

Price for members £1,995 per person

Price for non members £2,095 per person

Tour Highlights

  • Visit some of Ireland’s famous landmarks, Slieve League & Glengesh Pass
  • Explore charming city of Donegal
  • Four-star accommodation
  • Drive parts of the Wild Atlantic Way

Tour Map

Itinerary

Day 1:  Dublin to Donegal

160 Miles

Check in at Holyhead for the 09.00 ferry to Dublin arriving at 12.15.

Follow route via Northern Ireland across to Lough Eske, where your hotel for five nights is located. You have time to explore the resort which sits on the Lough, surrounded by the Blue Stack Mountains.  This evening we have arranged a welcome BBQ overlooking the Lough.

Day 2:  Glenveagh National Park

106 Miles

Today our picturesque route takes us to Glenveagh Castle and Park, there is time to explore the expansive grounds before a guided visit of the castle arranged for the group. The daily distances are set so that you can enjoy a good drive but arrive back at the hotel in time to enjoy its surroundings. This evening is free for you to enjoy as you wish.

Day 3:  Slieve League Cliffs

90 Miles

Todays route takes us to the unmissable Sliabh Liag (Slieve League) Cliffs, some of the highest sea cliffs in Europe. The route is lined with points of interest all detailed in your roadbook, whether you wish to visit award winning distilleries, take in as much of the Wild Atlantic Way as possible or simply enjoy the famous Irish hospitality in the quaint villages along the way.

Day 4:  Day off

Today you can enjoy the day as you please. Have a relaxed Irish breakfast before driving in to the historic town of Donegal. The town is just 15 minutes drive from the hotel and overlooks the bay. Enjoy a cruise on the Donegal Bay Waterbus, a walking tour of Donegal Castle or simply enjoy the bars, restaurants and shops around the town.

Day 5:  Fanad Head Lighthouse

122 Miles

Today we head to the Northerly tip of the Wild Atlantic Way to visit Fanad Head and it’s Lighthouse. We recommend a stop in Letterkenny, the county’s largest town. This evening we have arranged a finale dinner at the hotel followed by entertainment from local musicians.

Day 6:  Back to Dublin

160 Miles

After breakfast you make your way back to the port of Dublin for the 14.45 – 18.20 sailing back to Holyhead.

Where we'll stay

Four star hotel overlooking Lough Eske.

What's included

Requirements

  • Please check with your travel and motor insurers that you are covered for travel in the required countries.
  • You are also required to carry a warning triangle, first-aid kit, two fluorescent jackets, set of replacement bulbs and a national identification sticker.

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