Bantry Bay and the picturesque West County Cork is an area of Ireland that is renowned for its rugged mountain scenery, craggy coastlines, stunning beaches and colourful costal villages.
Picturesque West County Cork, an area of the glorious Emerald Isle renowned for its rugged mountain scenery, craggy coastlines, stunning beaches, lush river valleys, mystical lakes and colourful coastal villages. In the heart of the county lies the town of Bantry, a busy little market town and fishing port with brightly decorated houses and streets, plus a nice town square and promenade, all in a wonderful setting overlooking Bantry Bay.
The four star Maritime hotel is nicely located in the centre of Bantry overlooking picturesque Bantry Bay. Facilities include the Ocean Restaurant and Maritime Bar where live entertainment is featured, plus a swimming pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and gymnasium. All bedrooms feature satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, iron and board, hairdryer, room safe and tea / coffee making facilities. Lift to all floors.
Day One: We travel to Holyhead for our Irish Sea crossing to Dublin, then continue via Portlaoise and Cahir into County Cork and on to Bantry Bay where we commence our stay at the Maritime Hotel.
Day Two: A day at leisure to explore Bantry. An opportunity to visit Bantry House and Gardens, the ancestral home of the Earls of Bantry, one of Ireland's most attractive Great Houses full of treasures collected from all parts of the world.
Day Three: This morning we head to Glengarriff where there will an optional boat trip to see the lovely Garnish Flower Island with its famous collection of plants and Italian landscaping. We then take a drive along the stunning Beara Peninsula and visit Castletownbere, the principal town on the peninsula. From here we continue on through magnificent scenery and cross the Healy Pass which winds it way through the mountains with spectacular views.
Day Four: Today we visit the colourful town of Skibbereen, the capital of West Cork, then drive on via Schull and Toormore to Mizen Head at the extreme south-western tip of Ireland. See the award winning Maritime Museum and Heritage Attraction set in a spectacular location high above the swirling Atlantic Ocean. Visitors can cross the suspension bridge to visit the Mizen Signal Station. (Please note this does involve a number of steps).
Day Five: We travel back to the ferry port at Dublin for our return sailing to Holyhead and home to North Wales.
Four nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast.
Return Irish Sea crossings.
Excursions as described above.
Return transport by luxury air conditioned coach.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Name | Address | Contact Details |
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Abergele | Abergele, Bowling Green Bus Stop | |
Bangor, Beach Rd IRE | Bangor, Nelson Pub Beach Road | |
Bangor, Deiniol Rd IRE | Bangor, Old Post Office Bus Stop Deiniol Road | |
Bethel | Bethel, Primary School Bus Stop | |
Bontnewydd | Bontnewydd, Bus Stop Near Chip Shop | |
Bryngwran | Bryngwran, School Entrance | |
Caergeiliog | Caergeiliog, Outside Sportsmans Pub | |
Caernarfon, Campbell Road | Caernarfon, Bus Stop Bottom of Campbell Road | |
Caernarfon, Leisure Cent. | Caernarfon, Bus Stop opposite Leisure Centre | |
Caernarfon, Morrisons | Caernarfon, Morrisons Bus Stop | |
Caernarfon, Waterloo Port | Caernarfon, Waterloo Port Bus Stop | |
Caernarfon, Y Glyn | Caernarfon, Y Glyn Bethel Road | |
Colwyn Bay | Colwyn Bay, Railway Station Bus Stop | |
Criccieth, Medical Centre | Criccieth, Medical Centre Bus Stop | |
Deganwy | Deganwy, Railway Station Bus Stop | |
Gaerwen IRE | Gaerwen, Bus Stop Opposite Stermat | |
Gwalchmai | Gwalchmai, Opposite Clock | |
Holyhead | Holyhead, Bus Stop Outside Ferry Terminal Entrance | |
Llanberis, Maes Padarn | Llanberis, Bus Stop Opposite Maes Padarn | |
Llanberis, Spar | Llanberis, Outside Spar Shop | |
Llandegai IRE | Llandegai, Bus Stop Opposite Castle Entrance | |
Llandudno | Llandudno, Mostyn Broadway Coach Park Bus Stop | |
Llandudno Jct. New Road | Llandudno Junction, New Road Bus Stop | |
Llanfairfechan | Llanfairfechan, Castle Bridge Bus Stop | |
Llanfairpwll | Llanfairpwll, Pringles Car Park | |
Llangefni IRE |
Llangefni, Tafarn Y Rhos | |
Llanrug | Llanrug, Arvonia Garage | |
Menai Bridge | Menai Bridge, Library Bus Stop | |
Old Colwyn IRE | Old Colwyn, Church Walks Bus Stop | |
Penmaenmawr IRE | Penmaenmawr, Bus Stop Opposite Llys Clwyd | |
Penrhyn Bay | Penrhyn Bay, Post Office | |
Penygroes | Penygroes, Crossroads (Outside Victoria Hotel) | |
Porthmadog | Porthmadog, Tesco Bus Stop | |
Pwllheli | Pwllheli, Bus Station | |
Rhos on Sea Ire | Rhos on Sea, The Cayley Arms Bus Stop | |
Rhos on Sea, Hickorys | Rhos on Sea, Bus Stop Opposite Hickorys Restaurant | |
St. Asaph | St. Asaph, Bus Stop Outside Petrol Station | |
Valley | Valley, Opposite Valley Hotel | |
Y Felinheli, St. Marys | Y Felinheli, St Mary's Church Bus Stop | |
Y Felinheli, Victoria | Y Felinheli, Victoria Hotel Bus Stop |
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