Connemara & Kylemore Abbey Day Trip

Majestic mountains, dreamlike castles, endless lakes... On our Connemara & Kylemore Abbey Day Trip, we'll discover the fascinating history and most beautiful scenery of western Ireland.

Description

At the indicated time, we'll pick you up from the Hyde Hotel in Galway and set off on our day trip through Connemara's rugged beauty. We'll begin by heading towards the Connemara National Park, which we'll see from our vehicle.

After a 1-hour drive, we'll stop in the village of Leenane for 30 minutes of free time to explore its quiet streets. You may enjoy an Irish coffee or a whisky at a local pub.

We will continue to Killary Fjord, Ireland's only fjord, serving as a natural border between Galway and Mayo. Its remarkable scenery illustrates the area’s geological history.

Next, we will proceed to Kylemore Abbey, located on the banks of Pollacappul Lough. Built in the 19th century by politician Mitchell Henry as a gift for his wife, you will have 2 hours to explore this significant site, now owned by Benedictine nuns, featuring a miniature Gothic church and walled Victorian gardens.

In the second half of our tour, we will drive along the Wild Atlantic Way and stop at the village of An Spidéal for 15 minutes of free time to enjoy its traditional thatched houses.

Finally, we will return to Galway, dropping you off in the city centre around 5:30 pm.