County Dublin Trip Overview
Highlights:
The Burren – This national park is home to some of Ireland’s most profound spiritual and natural culture.
The Cliffs of Moher – An awe-inspiring 700ft drop into the crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean.
Galway City – After the sights of Galway Bay, this lively place will be your home. Plenty of excellent food and cosy pubs to choose from. Kylemore Abbey – A home for Benedictine nuns fleeing World War 1, this incredible neo-gothic building is steeped in the scars and bravery of world history.
Connemara National Park – Stunning vistas and superb wildlife abound within this famously serene park, from the towering peaks of the Twelve Bens to the panoramic Sky Road.
Clonmacnoise – A 1500 year old abbey, whose ancient spirituality pervades the whole area. The heart of Ireland’s Golden Age of Learning.
Locke’s Distillery – The oldest licensed distillery on Earth has something for the history buff and the beverage connoisseur.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: County Dublin, Ireland
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting County Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Highlights:
The Burren – This national park is home to some of Ireland’s most profound spiritual and natural culture.
The Cliffs of Moher – An awe-inspiring 700ft drop into the crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean.
Galway City – After the sights of Galway Bay, this lively place will be your home. Plenty of excellent food and cosy pubs to choose from. Kylemore Abbey – A home for Benedictine nuns fleeing World War 1, this incredible neo-gothic building is steeped in the scars and bravery of world history.
Connemara National Park – Stunning vistas and superb wildlife abound within this famously serene park, from the towering peaks of the Twelve Bens to the panoramic Sky Road.
Clonmacnoise – A 1500 year old abbey, whose ancient spirituality pervades the whole area. The heart of Ireland’s Golden Age of Learning.
Locke’s Distillery – The oldest licensed distillery on Earth has something for the history buff and the beverage connoisseur.
Itinerary
Day 1: dublin
Pass By: Dublin, Dublin, County Dublin
Departing Dublin, you travel west through the counties of Kildare and Offaly. The first stop is the attractive village of Kinvara, where you get a chance to take some superb photos of Dunguaire Castle and discover its remarkable historical legacy. From here you head to the Burren. This is one of Ireland’s true national treasures: a land of limestone pavements, rare flora and ancient stone monuments. The Burren was also home to one of the earliest Christian settlements in Ireland. From there, you head to the incredible Cliffs of Moher. Here, you can walk the stunning cliff trails and watch rare seabirds swooping through the air. You can also delve into the excellent and award winning environmental exhibition nearby. After exploring the area thoroughly, you head to Galway City, where you’ll be staying for the next two nights. On the way, you pass through the famous Galway Bay. Picturesque views, excellent food and cosy pubs await you within this lively student town. Accommendation: Western Hotel or similar 3*.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Accommendation: Western Hotel or similar 3*.
Day 2: Dublin
Pass By: Dublin, Dublin, County Dublin
Travel inland through the Maam Valley to the village of Cong, the setting for the film classic, “The Quiet man”. You’re free here to visit the local museum devoted to the movie, or discover the magnificently restored 12th century Cong Abbey. You continue through the heart of Connemara and the beautiful house and grounds at Kylemore Abbey, where grand buildings and magnificent man-made gardens are a treat for the eyes and soul. Your journey continues to Connemara National Park, where abundant wildlife resides amidst the ancient tombs and wood paths. Here you’ll see the magnificent Diamond Hill, a 500m peak that rivals any summit in Europe. And then we travel to Clifden, famous for being the location of the first transatlantic flight landing. In the National Park, you’ll also enjoy the majesty of the Sky Road, as well as the sharp peaks of the Twelve Bens of Connemara. You then travel back for the night to your cosy residence in Galway City. Accommodation: Western Hotel or similar 3*.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation: Western Hotel or similar 3*.
Day 3: dublin
Pass By: Dublin, Dublin, County Dublin
We wave goodbye to Galway and take some of the quaint back roads through central Ireland. Clonmacnoise is the first major highlight of the day. It’s the site of an early Christian settlement and boasts a famed collection of churches, fabulous stone crosses and round towers. After lunch in a local village, the tour continues through the peatiest Irish bogs you’ll ever see. The flora and fauna will take your breath away, as a local guide shows you the incredible biodiversity of the bogs. Then you make your way to your final stop before Dublin: Locke’s Distillery, the oldest licensed distillery on the planet. Here you can relax with a glass of their famed whisky; and after a drink (or two?), you’ll head back east to Dublin.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
