2-Day Cliffs of Moher, Connemara and Galway Bay Rail Tour from Dublin
Take an overnight trip from Dublin to tour the stunning countryside of Connemara and Galway. The trip takes you through the breathtaking scenery of Connemara's lakes, mountains, stone walls and thatched cottages.
ItineraryDay 1: Dublin - Limerick- Bunratty Castle - The Cliffs of Moher - GalwayStop At: Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, Bunratty West, Bunratty Ireland
We visit Bunratty Castle and admission is included. The castle was completed in 1425 and, after many years of neglect, has been restored to its former glory. There is also a folk park here and some of the buildings in the village were dismantled at various locations in the region and rebuilt brick by brick at their present location. Even the 18th century church was relocated to its present position using this method!
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Cliffs of Moher, Lislorkan North, Liscannor Ireland
The Cliffs of Moher are among the highest sea cliffs in Europe. There is plenty of time to visit Ireland’s second most popular tourist attraction and your host will advise you of the departure time.
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Pass By: Galway Bay, Galway Ireland
We take the coast road for much of the way to Galway, with time for photos along The Burren. This is a national park and the word Burren comes from the Irish Language –it means ‘rocky place’. Today the Burren is noted for its diverse Flora with few parallels elsewhere in Ireland or indeed, Europe. As time permits, we will make a short stop here for photographs.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Galway city centre at a 3*/4* hotel
Day 2: Connemara - Kylemore Abbey - Dublin: Stop At: Killary Fjord, Leenane Ireland
We pass through Maam Cross – The Connemara Crossroads – where we turn right towards the village of Maam and then down the Maam Valley to the village of Leenane where we have a coffee stop in this tiny village at the head of Ireland’s only Fjord, Killary Harbour.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Spiddal Pier, Spiddal View Bohoona East, Spiddal Ireland
We pass through the Gaeltacht villages of Inverin and Spiddal and looking out across the blue waters of the Atlantic at the unique lime-stone of the Burren and the hills of Clare. In Spiddal there is a craft village and the Standun sweater shop.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden, Connemara On the N59 between Clifden and Westport, Kylemore H91 VR90 Ireland
We stop at Kylemore Abbey and gardens which is our lunch stop. If you wish to visit the Abbey and Gardens there is a reduced admission charge, (your driver will advise).
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: You will receive breakfast in your 3*/4* hotel
No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"PLEASE NOTE: If you are booking a double occupancy room, please specify in 'Special Requirements' whether you prefer a double or a twin-bed room (subject to availability)"
"For infants 4 years and under, a fee of EUR15,00 per day is payable direct"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"This tour offers stops en route for photographs, shopping, etc"
"Due to operational reasons it may, on occasion, be necessary to alter certain itineraries"
"On certain days this tour will operate via Galway instead of Limerick. The route will include the Ailwee Caves instead of Bunratty Castle (admission not included)"
"Near public transportation"
"Hotel pickups are not available, however please specify the name of your hotel and contact telephone number during your stay in Dublin. The tour operator may require these details in case there are changes to tour departure times."
"Children U16 cannot book independently. They must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times."
"Most travelers can participate"
"WHEELCHAIR POLICY: Railtours Ireland First Class ltd very successfully offers hosted railtours for the independent traveller. Our tours are a combination of train and luxury coach and include a moderate level of physical activity, such as short walks to meeting points etc. Unfortunately even the most modern luxury coaches (buses) are not wheelchair friendly, thus our tours are not suitable for those with mobility issues, and regretfully walkers, wheelchairs and mobility scooters cannot be accommodated on our tours."
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"
Horário de Início:
07:00 AM
Duração: 2 Days
Ponto de partida: Dublin Heuston, Heuston Station Saint John's Road West, Saint James, Dublin, Ireland
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
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