Bantry Bay

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.

 

MARITIME HOTEL (4 STAR)

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.

 

ITINERARY

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.

 

PRICE INCLUDES

• Four nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast.

• Return Irish Sea crossings.

• Excursions as described above.

• Return transport by luxury air conditioned coach.

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