IRELAND - Galway & Connemara - Sat 17th Sept 2016

From GBP £250.00
  • Duration: 7 Days
  • Location: Galway
  • Product code: PZ11ZX

**SPECIAL LAST MINUTE DEAL DUE TO CANCELLATION** 2 DOUBLE BEDDED ROOMS AVAILABLE AT LESS THAN 1/2 PRICE!! Excellent 4* HOTEL. 

Brochure price - £569 per person. 

2 Double Bedded Room available at less than 1/2 price - just £250 per person!  

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Enjoy the scenery of Ireland’s majestic unspoilt Western coast, on this beautiful 7 day holiday. We are based on the coast in the heritage city of Galway which offers access to some of the finest excursion destinations Ireland has to offer. Around the town you can explore the City Museum, Spanish Arch and Eyre Square and the traditional pubs, restaurants and colourful shops. 


We shall be joined by a local guide for some of our specially selected excursions. Connemara National Park is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful areas in Ireland and we also have a spectacular drive along the Wild Atlantic Way to the Cliffs of Moher. Add to this a pleasure boat trip on Lough Corrib, a visit to the enchanting Kylemore Abbey and a visit to the famous Waterford Crystal factory and you have a holiday full of memories. Please book early to secure your place!


DAY 1
After being collected from your home in the morning around 6.00am, we travel to Fishguard in Pembrokeshire with refreshment stop on route before boarding the 2.30pm ferry to Rosslare. Docking at 6.00pm we continue to arrive in the beautiful city of Waterford at around 7.30pm for our overnight stop at the excellent 3* Dooley’s Hotel in the centre.

DAY 2
After breakfast we head for the excellent Waterford Crystal for a fascinating tour of the factory. (Included) We continue on to Galway, arriving at the hotel late afternoon.

DAY 3
After breakfast, enjoy some time in Galway, known as the City of Tribes. This bustling and thriving trading port has plenty of history to explore amongst the cobbled streets day. This afternoon we have arranged for a memorable pleasure cruise on nearby Lough Corrib - included.

DAY 4
The scenery keeps on coming! We shall be joined by our local guide for a wonderful tour of Connemara National Park overlooked by the mighty peaks of the Twelve Bens. We have also included a visit to Kylemore Abbey. and enchanting castle mirrored in its own lake and with a wonderful Victorian walled garden.

DAY 5
Not a day to forget your camera, as we travel the Wild Atlantic Way via Dunguaire Castle and The Burren to the famous Cliffs of Moher. We have included entrance to the Visitor Experience. Spectacular scenery with plenty of photostops!  

DAY 6
After breakfast we leave the hotel and head down through the counties of Limerick and Tipperary back to Waterford with some free time in the town. Our overnight hotel is the 3* Dooley’s Hotel. 

DAY 7
Departing the hotel early, we board the 9.00am ferry from Rosslare arriving in Fishguard at 12.30pm. Comfort stops as required before being returned to your home around 7.00/8.00pm.



Meal plan - Dinner Bed & Breakfast


4* Menlo Park

This excellent award-winning 4* hotel is set in its own grounds on the edge of Galway but with the town centre only 15 minutes walk away. This family owned hotel is stylishly decorated throughout. You can relax in the comfortable surroundings of Bar Beoga with everything from an espresso through to a cocktail. The bar is open all day and offers free newspapers and WiFi - a great place to meet in the evening for some famous Irish hospitality. The Bia Beo Restaurant serves excellent hearty food with a 3 course choice of menu followed by tea or coffee.  

All bedrooms are very comfortable with modern bathrooms and facilities including Divine Duvets, satellite TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making. Lift to all floors.