Galway Overnight
On this wonderful 2 day tour you can admire the wonderful scenery on the outskirts of Dublin such as Connemara, Cong and Kylemore Abbey, as well as walking the beautiful city of Galway, learning its local history and spending the night in this place. With this tour you can also enjoy the beautiful views from the cliffs of Moher and take incredible photographs. The starting point will be at the Discover Ireland Center in Dublin and the final point will be at the Bachelor's Walk.
- Spectacular views over the Aran Islands and Connemara.
- Hear the Legends of the Claddagh.
- Visit the magical Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Gardens.
AVAILABILITY
Monday to Sunday
DURATION
2 Days
START LOCATION
Discover Ireland Centre
END LOCATION
Bachelor's Walk
TOUR LANGUAGE
English
Detailed Description
The meeting point will be from the Discovery Ireland Center, next to the Cinema Savoy in O'Connell St. You will leave at 7:00 AM to this magical 2-day adventure outside of Dublin. Along the way, you can enjoy the best landscapes of the west of Ireland.
Day 1
Once you arrive in Galway, you will begin to take a guided walk around this beautiful medieval city. You can learn the local history, the legends of Claddagh, Spanish Arch and St. Nick's Church. Admire the Castle and the walls of the Old Town. Before leaving you will have 1 hour to tour the city at your own pace.
Next, you will travel to the famous cliffs of Moher where you will enjoy 2 hours knowing and exploring this place. You can visit the highest cliff, visit the Ecological Visitors Center and take incredible pictures of this place. The next stop will be at the famous Irish Stew where you will have a delicious traditional dish, you will also have time to rest and relax before heading off to the next adventure.
Then, you will make some photographic stops in the "Baby Cliff" where you will admire the views of the Aran and Connemara Islands. You will return to the city of Galway at approximately 6:15 PM, in this city you will spend the night in a shared room hostel.
Day 2:
The starting point for this tour will be from the Galway bus station at 10:00 AM, from there, you will go to the first stop at Ross Errily Friary, a hidden but atmospheric monastery from the 14th century where you can take amazing pictures and enjoy from the sight of the place.
Next, before entering Cong Village, you will explore Cong Woods and see Ashford Castle. You'll also get to know the famous city where "The Quiet Man" was filmed, an Irish film from the 50s or just have a coffee on the edge of Lough Corrib, the largest lake in the Republic of Ireland.
Then, you will enter Connemara on the Lough Nafooey route and admire the absolute beauty of Connemara's hidden valleys. The tour continues to Kylemore Abbey, where you will rest for lunch, you will stay at this stop for 2 hours.
You will leave Kylemore late in the afternoon, travel through Inagh Valley, Maam Cross and Oughterard and complete the Lough Corrib circuit before reaching the city of Galway. You will return to the same starting point at the Galway bus station approximately a 6:00 PM and then the bus will travel back to the city of Dublin where you will get to the Bachelor's Walk at approximately 9:00 PM.
Tour Tickets (may vary by date)
| Ticket | Price (EUR) |
|---|---|
| General (P/P) | 135.00 (EUR) |
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 / 6:45 AM
Checked in and boarded at the Discover Ireland Center.
Day 1 / 7:00 AM
Depart from Dublin to the Wild West.
Day 1 / 10:00 AM
Arrive in Galway and begin a relaxing guided walking tour.
Day 1 / 10:50 AM
1 hour of Free Time in Galway City before we leave for the Cliffs of Moher.
Day 1 / 12:00 M
Meeting Point on Merchants Rd. beside Kinlay Hostel.
Day 1 / 1:30 PM
Arrive at The Cliffs of Moher.
Day 1 / 3:30 PM
Depart the Cliffs and head for lunch.
Day 1 / 3:45 PM
Arrive at our Lunch stop.
Day 1 / 4:40 PM
Back to your coach and departs from lunch stop to Galway.
Day 1 / 6:15 PM
Arrive in Galway and check in to your Hostel.
Day 2 / 9:45 AM
Check in and boarded at Galway Bus Station.
Day 2 / 11:15 AM
Arrival to Cong.
Day 2 / 11:45 AM
Departure from Cong and enter the wild Connemara region.
Day 2 / 2:00 PM
Arrive at the magical Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Gardens.
Day 2 / 4:00 PM
Depart Kylemore to Galway.
Day 2 / 5:55 PM
Return to Galway Bus Station.
Day 2 / 6:00 PM
Depart from Galway to Dublin.
Day 2 / 9:00 PM
Arrive in Dublin City. The drop-off point is Bachelor’s Walk.
Included
- Local guide.
- Tour transportation.
- Accommodation.
- Stop for lunch.
Recommended
Schedule:
- Service Operates every day between March 1st and September 30th.
- Service Operates Friday, Saturday, and Sunday only from October 1st to February 28th.
- Except for March 17th; December 24th, 25th, 26th and January 1st.
Accommodation:
- For check into your Hostel, you will use your 8 digit booking number if accommodation was booked through us.
Cancellation Policy
If you Cancel within 24 hours of the beginning of the tour no refund is possible.
Cancellation between 48 hours and 24 hours of the beginning of the tour we will refund 50% of all fares.
If you cancel between 30 days and 48 hours of the beginning of the tour, we will refund 75% of all fares.
A minimum administration fee of € 5.00 EUR will apply to all cancelations.
