GALWAY CRAIC 5-DAY TOUR
Arrive at the hotel and check in. Enjoy drinks and welcome orientation reception at the hotel.
Your first stop is at Dunguaire Castle situated just outside the village of Kinvara. This is one of the most photographed castles on the whole of the island. Then we move on through the glacio-krast landscape of The Burren and past Corcomroe Abbey. This12th century Cistercian abbey is noted for its distinguished carvings and fascinating, rich ornamentation.
We will follow the Wild Atlantic Way along the coastline of County Clare, passing Black Head and Fanore Strand, both Wild Atlantic Way discovery points. The three Aran Islands are visible from here Inishmore, Inishmann, and Inisheer as is Galway bay and the Connemara mountains.
We will make a photo stop at Doolin Pier where you will feel the Atlantic wind in your face and enjoy the raw power of the sea as it crashes against the shore. During the summer there is an opportunity to avail of a cruise to the base of The Cliffs of Moher.
After you’ve worked up an appetite we will stop in Doolin for lunch. Try any of the local spots and you won’t be disappointed.
We will then stop at The Cliffs of Moher for 2 hours. The Cliffs are a signature point along The Wild Atlantic Way. Rising 214 meters out of the Atlantic Ocean, the Cliffs of Moher offer one of the most amazing views in Ireland. The Cliffs of Moher are one of Ireland’s most spectacular sights.
After the Cliffs of Moher, we will return to Galway via Lisdoonvarna, famous for its annual matchmaking festival. Your guide will then drop you at your hotel where our tour concludes for the day.
Enjoy a fully guided walking tour of Historic Galway City with our Failte Ireland approved Tour Guide, this can be organised for any time of your day in Galway
Take the day to enjoy all that Galway has to offer. Maybe take a Whiskey tour of Galway or a cruise on the Corrib which includes an Irish Coffee making class. Take a cruise out on Galway Bay on a traditional Galway Hooker or tour Micil Distillery Galway’s only legal Potin Distillery. For Evening entertainment check out Trad on the Prom, Ireland’s number 1 music, song and dance experience. The show features the amazing talents of Fiddler Mairin Fahy the featured soloist with Riverdance and The Chieftains. Each night Mairin is joined on stage by an amazing selection of world-class musicians and world champion Irish Dancers. Please discuss options with Julie at the time of booking.
After breakfast, we depart on a full-day guided excursion with a visit to Inis Mor, the largest of the Aran Islands. After a ferry journey of approximately forty minutes, we will have a tour of the island and a visit to Dun Aengus Fort and the seven churches. The fort is perched on a cliff, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, and is enclosed by three massive stone walls. The fort is 900m from the Visitor Centre on rough and uneven ground, therefore we recommend you wear sturdy shoes or trainers for your comfort. The medieval ruins of the seven churches are found in the northwest of the island. You will have time to enjoy a pint of Guinness or a tipple in the famous Joe Wattys Pub before we take the ferry back to Galway.
Once back in Galway the evening is yours, to relax and further explore your surroundings. Your guide will be happy to make recommendations for the best traditional pubs or alternative activities to suit your preferences.
Explore the hidden gems of Connemara on our fully guided day tour to Connemara National Park and Kylemore Abbey. We will stop in picturesque places such as the fishing village of Roundstone. We will stop at Derrygimlagh to see the remote site where Al cock and Browne crash-landed their plane after making the first non-stop, trans-Atlantic flight in 1919 and where Marconi sent the first wireless message connecting Europe to America.
We will visit the charming town of Clifden where you can browse for souvenirs in the many gorgeous little gift and jewelry stores or grab a bite to eat in one of the pubs or restaurants. We will then visit Sky Road, a discovery point along the Wild Atlantic Way. The view from here is spectacular; it really has to be seen to be believed.
We will then have a 2 hour stop at the iconic Kylemore Abbey built by Mitchell Henry in the 1860s as a wedding gift to his wife Margaret, the magnificent castle at Kylemore is a must-see in Connemara.
Your guide will then drop you back at your hotel where our tour concludes for the day.
Remember you can always change this tour to suit your own, interests and requirements. Just contact Julia and she will craft a unique, customised itinerary for each group. The tour will cover sightseeing, road trips, activities, and accommodations to create fantastic, private experiences of Ireland.