Connemara, Galway & Westport

Sunday

We drive north to Holyhead and our ferry to Dublin. We continue to our overnight stay at the Bloomfield House Hotel,
Mullingar.

Monday

We travel across Ireland, pausing at thriving Galway for time at leisure before making our way to the Station House
Hotel, Clifden, our base for the next 4 nights.

Tuesday

Today we journey north for an included tour of Westport House. Built in 1730, the house boasts original architecture
within a superb parkland setting including a lake, terraces, waterfalls and magnificent views of Ireland's holy mountain, Croagh
Patrick. The rest of the day is free to explore the pretty town of Westport, situated on the shores of Clew Bay.

Wednesday

After breakfast today we will board the coach and make our way to
Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Walled Garden. The dramatic landscape and iconic
image of a gothic castle reflected in a Connemara Lake has made Kylemore Abbey
world-famous and it is now the largest tourist attraction in the west of Ireland.
Later, there is free time in the bustling coastal town of Clifden – often referred to
as the ‘Capital of Connemara’.

Thursday

We travel through the Connemara National Park and witness the
dramatic scenery of the Twelve Bens Mountain range before arrival at Glen Keen
Farm where you will be treated to a sheep herding demonstration, traditional
Irish music and refreshments. On then to Killary where we include a delightful
cruise along Killary Fjord, enjoying 9 miles of uninterrupted views of some of the
finest scenery in the west of Ireland.

Friday

Departing Clifden we enjoy a guided tour of the Celtic Crystal Visitor
Centre in Moycullen. Following this visit, head east, checking into the Clayton
Hotel, Leopardstown near Dublin for our overnight stay.

Saturday

Breakfast today is included on board our return sailing to Holyhead then
we continue homeward.