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 stroll around the quiet streets. You may enjoy an Irish coffee or whisky at a local pub.

Next, we'll visit Killary Fjord, Ireland's only fjord, serving as a natural border between Galway and Mayo. The scenic views will illustrate the area's geographical changes over millions of years.

Then we'll proceed to Kylemore Abbey on the banks of Pollacappul Lough. This site was constructed in the 19th century by politician Mitchell Henry as a gift for his wife. You will have 2 hours to tour the abbey, which is significant to the locals after the Great Famine. The abbey is currently owned by Benedictine nuns and features a Gothic church and walled Victorian gardens.

In the second half of the tour, we'll drive along the Wild Atlantic Way and stop at the village of An Spidéal, allowing 15 minutes of free time to admire the traditional thatched houses.

We will return to Galway and drop you off in the city centre around 5:30 pm.