Galway, Connemara & Ireland’s Stunning West

Kylemore Abbey

Discover one of the most beautiful and unspoilt corners of Ireland, renowned for its ancient Gaelic heritage and traditional Irish hospitality.

Tour Highlights & Inclusions

• A visit to vibrant, colourful Galway city • A drive along part of the Wild Atlantic

Way, one of Ireland’s most scenic roads, and a tour of Connemara • Admission to beautiful Kylemore Abbey • Visits to the towering Cliffs of Moher and the unforgettable lunar-like landscape of the Burren • A leisurely cruise on the Killary Fjord • Sheep dog experience at Glen Keen Farm • Time to explore the celebrated town of Westport • Five nights’ carefully chosen four-star dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation • Return flights to Knock, with coach travel and transfers throughout • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Sheep Dog at Glen Kleen Farm

From your delightful base in the four-star McWilliam Park Hotel, enjoy a full and varied itinerary and make the very most of your time in this lovely part of the Emerald Isle. Highlights include an exploration of historic Galway city, a visit to a sheep farm, a scenic tour of Connemara and the Wild Atlantic Way, a Fjord cruise, exploration of the famed Cliffs of Moher, and an opportunity to learn about the unique landscape of the Burren.

You’ll also visit stunning Kylemore Abbey, a Benedictine Monastery founded in 1920. Learn about its history and the tales of romance and tragedy, explore the six-acre Victorian Walled Gardens and visit the Gothic Chapel. During the day you’ll also discover the remote beauty of Connemara, taking in some of the Wild Atlantic Way, one of the world’s longest defined coastal routes. A guided tour of lively, picturesque Galway City will help you get your bearings before you enjoy the chance to explore this colourful town at leisure. The old centre surrounds ancient Lynch’s Castle and a pedestrianised thoroughfare leads down to the thriving waterfront, from which pleasure cruisers ply their trade. Immerse yourself in the beautiful, natural surroundings of the Killary Fjord on a leisurely cruise and learn about sheep farming during a fascinating visit to Glen Keen Farm on another wonderful day. The vast lunar-like expanse of the Burren and the majestic Cliffs of Moher – towering some 200 metres above sea level, complete a wonderful few days in this very special corner of the Emerald Isle.

Your Hotel

Killary ©Clive Jennings 2013

Available Apr to Jun, Sep & Oct 2022 Fly direct from these airports. Prices from

• Gatwick £809 • Liverpool £819 • Luton £799 • Stansted £805 Tour Only without flights from £670

Make your own way to the airport or your hotel. Room for Sole Use from £140

McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris HHHH Half-Board

The four-star McWilliam Park Hotel offers spacious accommodation, a beauty studio and a leisure centre with an 18-metre swimming pool, steamroom, sauna, Jacuzzi and gym. All bedrooms are en-suite and have a TV, telephone, iron, safe, hairdryer and tea/coffee-making facilities. There is free Wi-Fi access throughout the hotel and evening entertainment typically includes social dancing and live music.