IRELAND ACTIVE
Galway harbour
Kylemore Abbey Walking Ireland’s
Wild Atlantic Way 5 days from £719
WHAT’S INCLUDED
• Just You Tour Manager as your host
• Return ferry crossing from Holyhead to Dublin
• 4 nights half-board in 3 and 4-star hotels
• 8 meals: 4 breakfasts, 4 dinners • All excursions included
EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
ALL 100%
CUSTOMER RATING
Head to Ireland’s stunning west coast, where spectacular scenery, intriguing traditions and the wild Atlantic collide. Pause at crumbling abbeys, see the beautiful Cliff s of Moher and the distinctive landscapes of the Burren and enjoy live music in traditional pubs.
PLUS… • Specialist Local Guide • Welcome & farewell drink
• Overseas transfers & other transportation
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • Kilbeggan Whiskey Distillery visit • Achill Island • Killary Fjord & Connemara
• Galway, Burren National Park & Cliffs of Moher
DAY 1 Holyhead to Dublin Take the ferry to Dublin Port. Kilbeggan is one of Ireland’s oldest whiskey distilleries, and we’ll head here by coach to enjoy a tour of the site where water, barley and yeast are turned into whiskey. The town of Westport is famous for its people, food, pubs and its live music. Traditional musicians from all over the country come to play here, and Matt Molloy, from the world-famous trad band The Chieftains, has a pub here. We’ll travel by coach through the Irish boglands to reach the town, which will be your home for the next three nights. Get to know your travelling companions over a welcome drink and dinner this evening. WESTPORT WOODS HOTEL, WESTPORT (4-STAR)
DAY 2 Achill Island Walk 12.5km/7.5mi - 3hrs
Achill is Ireland’s largest island, and one of the most far west places in the country. It’s where we head today for a three-hour walk along its sandy beaches and sea cliffs. We’ll visit the
Deserted Village at Slievemore, which consists of around 30 stone cottages along the slopes of the mountain. A whole community was forced to leave their homes here due to high rents over 150 years ago. We’ll also take in a megalithic tomb which is over 5,000 years old, covering about seven-and-a- half miles over the course of our walk. WESTPORT WOODS HOTEL, WESTPORT (4-STAR)
DAY 3 Connemara Walk 12.5km/7.5mi - 3hrs Connemara is a beautiful, unspoilt region of Ireland with rugged mountains and stunning golden beaches. We’ll head here today on our three-hour walk, making a stop at Killary Harbour, a spectacular fjord boasting some of the country’s most striking scenery. Next we’ll reach Kylemore Abbey, a magnificent neo- gothic castle set in the Connemara mountains, built by a wealthy businessman for his wife. It’s now owned and run by nuns, and was also a
boarding school for many years. Today we’ll cover nearly seven-and-a-half miles. WESTPORT WOODS HOTEL, WESTPORT (4-STAR)
DAY 4 Galway City, Burren National Park & Cliffs of Moher Walk 16km/10mi - 4.5hrs
Galway is a world-famous bohemian city. Known for its great nightlife and friendly people, it is home to artists and musicians from all over the world. We’ll head here today, walking its meandering streets while our guide tells tales of the city’s intriguing history. The Burren is famous for its distinctive limestone landscapes and diverse wildlife, and we visit this unique region next. We’ll wander through barren landscapes where wild donkeys, goats and cattle roam free, and we’ll admire plants that would normally grow only in tundra or Arctic regions, including orchids and gentian blues. This eight- mile walk will take approximately three-and-a-half hours.
Later, we’ll enjoy a gentle hour-long walk along the Cliffs of Moher, rugged cliffs that rise from the Atlantic, boasting some of Ireland’s most impressive vistas. On a clear day, you can gaze across to the Aran Islands, Galway Bay and Connemara. It’s a great chance to take in one last spectacular view of Ireland before we head home tomorrow. We’ll cover about two miles on this walk. We continue to our overnight hotel where we have dinner this evening with a farewell drink.
INN AT DROMOLAND OR OAKWOOD ARMS HOTEL OR AUBURN LODGE (3-STAR)
DAY 5 Dublin to UK We’ll take the ferry from Dublin back to the UK today.
Please note: On certain days the running order of your itinerary may change.
We want you to get the most from your holiday with us please be advised this tour requires a good degree of physical fitness and is not suitable for anyone with limited mobility.
Most walks take place on paths and tracks. Some will be slightly more strenuous and may involve moderate slopes, hills, stiles and foot bridges, which may be rough underfoot. Sturdy walking shoes are essential.
Cliff s of Moher
Kilbeggan whiskey factory
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Westport IRELAND Dublin
Extra nights in Holyhead
Before or after your tour, why not spend an extra night or two in Holyhead. A 10-minute drive from the port, the family-run Hotel Cymyran boasts views of the Snowdonia mountains, with prices starting from £80 per night with breakfast included. For more details, please speak to one of our Holiday Advisors.
DEPARTURE DATES
For all dates and prices, see latest price guide. Holiday ref: SJWI
2017 Make your own way 18 Apr 16 May 6 Jun 5 Sep
Transfer time is approx. 3 hours 30 mins. Crossing timings and hotels are subject to change and will be confi rmed in your fi nal documents.
Travel arrangements - Make your own way to Holyhead port where you will take the ferry to Dublin port. The ferry fare and transfers are included in the cost of your holiday. Crossing time approx. 2 hours. We suggest the following options:
Drive to the port. By National Express - please ask for details. By train.
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