Description
The West of Ireland conjures up tales of magic scenery, wholehearted welcomes and of course the ‘mighty craich’
HIGHLIGHTS
• Resort hotel for 4 nights with breakfast and dinner
• Welcome drink and tea & coffee after dinner at resort hotel
• Overnight hotel for 2 nights with breakfast
• Three included excursions to Galway, Connemara and Knock
Itinerary
DAYS 1-2 Departure and travel to Westport: A morning departure, stopping for lunch and refreshments en route for our overnight hotel in North Wales. After breakfast we travel to Holyhead for the ferry to Dublin and then make our way to the West of Ireland and our resort hotel in Westport.
DAYS 3-5 At leisure in Westport with three included excursions. Galway City: One of Ireland’s liveliest cities, Galway is home to a youthful population who support a thriving music scene and fantastic pubs. Take a stroll along the fastflowing River Corrib, and visit the Spanish Arch, through which boats laden with wine and brandy sailed into the medieval city.
Connemara: One of the wildest spots in Ireland, the dramatic landscape of Connemara is dominated by the Twelve Bens, which cast their scenic shadow over the Victorian town of Clifden. Gateway to the region is the village of Leenane, which sits at the head of Killary Harbour, Ireland’s only true fjord.
Knock: In 1879, a divine apparition of the Virgin Mary was witnessed at Knock’s parish church, and was later confirmed by the Vatican as a genuine miracle. Ranking alongside Lourdes, this is now one of the world’s great Catholic shrines. En-route, stop in Castlebar to visit the National Museum of Country Life (free entry).
DAY 6 & LAST DAY: After breakfast we travel back across Ireland to Dublin and the ferry to Holyhead. There is a short onward journey to our overnight hotel. After breakfast we depart for home arriving in the evening.
Venue Information
Carlton Atlantic Coast Hotel,Westport Ireland
The 4* Carlton Atlantic Coast Hotel is one of the leading hotels in Westport and has been carefully restored from an 18th century mill. Leisure facilities include a swimming pool and sauna, and the luxurious spa specializing in Ayurvedic treatments. The 85 en suite bedrooms have tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer and satellite TV. Porterage is provided at the hotel and 10% discount is available on all pre-booked spa treatments.