3-Day Southern Ireland Tour Including Galway and Kerry from Dublin

Itinerary

Day 1: Day One: Dublin - Connemara - Galway

Pass By: Paddywagon Tours, Dublin, County Dublin
We'll depart Dublin this morning and make our way to the West of Ireland and beautiful Connemara.

Stop At: Royal Abbey of Cong, Cong, County Mayo, Western Ireland
Famed by John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara in the film Quiet Man, the village is home to Ashford castle, a regular haunt of the rich and famous and a wedding venue for a host of international stars ie Pierce Brosnan. From beautiful abbeys to medieval castles, rivers, stunning lakes and babbling brooks, Cong is a true picture postcard of Ireland! We take a break here with a visit to Cong Abbey, the ruins of an Augustinian monastery. Take time to enjoy lunch in this beautiful village.
*All times are approximate.*
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Connemara National Park & Visitor Centre, Galway, County Galway, Western Ireland
Lough Corrib
Well know for its fishing, Lough Corrib is the second largest lake in Ireland after Lough Neagh. Surrounded by its abundance of wildlife such as otters, hawks, minks, birds the lake consists of 356 different islands. The most famous island among them is Inchagoil island with its spectacular views of Maumturk range, Joyce country, and the mountains of Connemara.
Connemara Wilderness
We continue our drive through the wilderness of Connemara. We enjoy this unique landscape, beautiful lakes, valleys, and mountainous scenery. Ravaged by famine, and predominantly Gaelic the people here still strive to maintain the remanence of rural culture and the traditional Irish way of life.
The Deserted Valley
We head back to Galway via the Maam Valley, an area of scenic and unsurpassed beauty with the lakes of Connemara which unfold in among the twelve Bens mountains. We then travel back along the coast and Galway Bay through Spiddal, and enjoy magnificent views of the Atlantic Coastline to Galway and Aran Islands
While exploring Connemara, we will have many opportunists to stop for photos and breath in the fresh Connemara air.
*All times are approximate*
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Galway Bay, Galway, County Galway, Western Ireland
Arrive in Galway mid afternoon for time at leisure in this atmospheric city. We have time to explore the Spanish Arch and ramble down colourful Shop Street with its many street performers, seafood eateries and quaint Irish bars.
**OVERNIGHT IN GALWAY**
Duration: 1 minute

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Galway.

Day 2: Day 2 - Galway - Cliffs of Moher - Dingle Peninsula

Stop At: Wild Atlantic Way, Galway, County Galway, Western Ireland
Today you will have the Atlantic Ocean by your side as we cruise down a portion of the Wild Atlantic Way. The coastal route is characterised by beautiful golden beaches and maybe even dolphins and whales breaching off the shore.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: The Burren, County Clare
We make our way through the Burren - one of the famous landscapes of Ireland! It is famous for its Limestone Rock, as far as the eye can see, and reaching down to the sea shore. We will stop at the "Mini Cliffs" which are a great site to experience this area, and enjoy the coas
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Cliffs of Moher, Liscannor, County Clare
Today's highlight is the Cliffs of Moher, the most popular natural tourist destination in Ireland and easily most spectacular cliffs in Europe. Rising over 700 ft in height, the ciffs mark the edge of Europe are home to some of nature's most majestic birds including puffins, gannets and many more.
**All times are approximate**
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry
Look forward to spending the night on the breathtaking Dingle Peninsula, in the heart of rural Ireland.
Duration: 1 minute

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Dingle Peninsula

Day 3: Day 3: Highlighs of the Ring of Kerry - Killarney - Dublin

Stop At: Killarney National Park, Killarney, County Kerry
One of the most beautiful and admired national parks in the world, Killarney national park was the first of its kind established in Ireland in 1932. With magnificent views of the Lakes of Killarney and Black Valley from our stops at Aghadoe and Torc Waterfall the park gives you an opportunity to enjoy a walk in this amazing landscape and spend time strolling along the lakes.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Killarney National Park, Killarney, County Kerry
Regularly voted the most beautiful town in Ireland, Killarney is the gateway to both Ring of Kerry and Dingle Peninsula. Nestled in the valley beneath Ireland's highest mountain range, and surrounded by lakes Killarney boasts some of the most beautiful scenery in Ireland. Lined with lovely shops, pubs and traditional arts and crafts stores, this true gem is a must see for every traveler who visits our motherland.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Torc Waterfall, Killarney, County Kerry
Torc Waterfall is a 18m high waterfall which cascades through the wooded Friers Glenn. We take a stop at this magnificent natural site of beauty. Enjoy a short walk , and maybe even see the red deer which are well known inhabitants of the Killarney national park . The waterfall has a public hiking path that stretches to the top of Torc Mountain.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Killarney National Park, Killarney, County Kerry
Many guests enjoy an (optional) horse and carriage or horse ride.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Adare Heritage Centre, Adare, County Limerick
We will enjoy a stop at one of Ireland's most picturesque villages - Adare with its fabulous thatched cottages which line part of the village's broad main street , renowned for being regularly voted Ireland's tidiest town. It is known for its beautiful stone buildings, medieval monasteries and ruins.
Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Paddy's Palace
We return to Dublin by 19:00 approx.

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.