County Clare, Galway and Cliffs of Moher

From our base in Ennis in the heart of County Clare, explore the west of Ireland from lough to sea. Cruise along the Shannon’s largest lake, Lough Derg, and marvel at the Atlantic and the stunning Cliffs of Moher. We also enjoy a visit to neighbouring Galway, a harbour city that combines traditional Irish folk music with bohemian boutiques and cafés.

6 days from £769pp

Single Room Supplement from £159pp

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Your Tour Includes

  • 5 nights hotel with Irish breakfast
  • 5 evening meals
  • Regional joining points
  • Porterage at the hotel

Itinerary

Regional departure by coach or Home Connect service, then to Holyhead for the ferry to Ireland, and onward to our overnight hotel.

Included Meals

  • Dinner

Our journey west takes us to Killaloe for a cruise on the Shannon’s largest lake, Lough Derg. Enjoy the peace and tranquillity, together with the beautiful scenery.

We continue to our hotel in Ennis for three nights.

Included Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Included Highlights

  • Lough Derg

We visit Galway this morning, a thriving, bohemian, cultural city with lots to explore.

We then continue to the spectacular Cliffs of Moher (weather permitting). We include entrance to the excellent Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience. Be sure to take your camera as the views from the 700-feet high cliffs are simply breathtaking.

Included Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Included Highlights

  • Cliffs Of Moher
  • Galway

Visit Adare, which lays claim to being Ireland’s prettiest village, set on the west bank of the River Maigue. The village itself dates back to the Norman Conquest and the thatched cottages lining Main Street provide a wonderful photo opportunity.

We also visit Bunratty with time to explore at leisure. It is home to the 15th century castle, which is the most complete in Ireland and houses fine displays of medieval furniture, utensils and weaponry. Next to the castle is the Folk Village, a fascinating collection of authentic 19th century houses and cottages where you may get a feeling that time has stood still. Close by is Ireland’s most famous pub, ‘Durty Nelly’s’, allegedly Ireland's oldest pub, where you can enjoy Irish hospitality at its best and, of course, a pint of Guinness.

Included Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Included Highlights

  • Adare
  • Bunratty

We leave Ennis and retrace our steps back to Dublin, where our optional sightseeing tour will show you the main highlights. The city is divided by the River Liffey, crossed by many bridges, most famously the Ha’penny Bridge and with a host of historic, artistic and literary connections, Dublin has a great deal to fascinate the visitor. We continue to our overnight hotel on the outskirts of the city.

Included Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Included Highlights

  • Dublin

Optional Excursions

  • Dublin Guided Sightseeing
    • 2024: £21.50pp
    • 2025: £23.00pp

The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.

Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).

To Holyhead, then home.

Included Meals

  • Breakfast*

Single Room Supplement from £159.00 (6 days).

Accommodation

You will stay for three nights at the 3-star Treacys West Country Hotel in Ennis, County Clare. 

Overnight stays will be on the outskirts of the Dublin area and will be in a city-style hotel. 

Single Room Supplements

Single Room Supplement from £159

Reviews

3.8 Out of 5 ( 5 Reviews )

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Edwin Hodges, 0 years ago

We enjoyed this tour, however there were some things that we suggest need to change. 1. The evening meals in both hotels were poor and below expectations. 2. The river cruise wasn't worth doing. there were other places we could have visited of more interest. 3. Insufficient time at Bunratty Castle, and way too much time at Adare (just a high street !) 4. Disappointed not to have had more commentary as we travelled around on the coach, suggest you make some podcasts to play. 5. All the travel arrangements worked extremely well. 5. Robbin our driver was excellent and helpful.

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Nick Allen, 0 years ago

Everything about the holiday was brilliant apart from the long journey from west sussex to Holyhead and return which I could not face ever again.

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Andrew Raybould, 0 years ago

An excellent holiday with a comfortable coach and great driver and assistant. The excursions were good, although the logistics for the day we visited Bunratty and Adare weren't great. 1.5 hours at the former and 3 hours at the latter was not ideal.

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W Stevens, 0 years ago

Basically a very good trip. Would have liked more time in Bunratty for castle and folk village, and less time in Adare, on one of the included day’s out. Driver Robin and hostess Tracy were superb

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