6 days - from only £639pp
ABOUT THE TOUR
County Mayo is the heartland of traditional, rural Ireland, and the town of Westport is one of its finest. From here we explore the stunning scenery of Achill Island and Connemara National Park, with its wild and remote beauty and breathtaking seascapes.
TOUR INCLUDES
Day 1:
Regional departure by coach, then onto Holyhead for the ferry to Ireland. After arriving in the Emerald Isle, we continue to our overnight hotel.
Included meals: Dinner
Day 2: Westport
We journey to across Ireland to reach County Mayo where we stay at the Westport Woods Hotel on the outskirts of Westport town. This afternoon, enjoy some time at leisure in the town with its unique shops and wide range of cafes and restaurants.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3: Achill Island and Castlebar
Soak up the beautiful scenery as we travel around Clew Bay to picturesque Achill Island, where rugged mountains and peat bogs combine with clean beaches and clear waters. We return via Castlebar, a traditional Irish town, with free time at leisure. You may choose to visit the fascinating National Museum of County Life, which relates the story of Irish life between 1850 and 1950.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4: Connemara National Park and Kylemore Abbey
We venture into neighbouring County Galway and to Connemara National Park. Wild views await, with sparkling loughs, stunning mountains, breathtaking coastlines and remote beauty. We visit Kylemore Abbey, a Benedictine Monastery with pretty walled gardens, a Gothic chapel and a fascinating history.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5: Dublin
We say farewell to the wild West coast of Ireland and head east to Dublin. Enjoy a few free hours to explore the capital or join our optional sightseeing city tour, before continuing on to our overnight hotel on the outskirts.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Included Highlights
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
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The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in cash in Euros (for tours to Europe) or Sterling (for UK tours).
Day 6:
After an early start, we make our way back to the port for our return ferry back to the UK before continuing home.
Included meals: Breakfast
Single Room Supplement from £129.00 (6 days).
You will stay for three nights at the 4-star Westport Woods Hotel.
Overnight stays will be on the outskirts of the Dublin area and will be in a city-style hotel.
The Aspect Hotel Dublin Park West is located on the outskirts of the city of Dublin and is set in a business area with local transport services to the main city centre.
Nestled in a 300-year old wood, the Westport Woods Hotel & Spa is situated just on the outskirts of the vibrant town of Westport. The beautiful appointed rooms offer all the amenities you would expect from a 4-star hotel, including free Wi-Fi. The fantastic Beech Club Spa is the perfect place for a relaxing swim or treatment. The hotel's restaurant offers an exciting menu for all tastes with stunning lake views and the Bench Bar Cafe for lighter bites and evening drinks. A dream location for water sport enthusiasts, the sheer number of Blue Flag beaches around Clew Bay impresses and there is so much spectacular scenery to enjoy.
Travel from most joining points is included within your coach holiday price.
See our full list of our joining points.