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Westport, Connemara & Islands of the Wild Atlantic

Westport is one of Ireland’s most popular tourist destinations due to its Irish charm and offering visitors a warm Irish welcome. From here we explore the stunning scenery of Achill Island and discover the heritage of Clare Island plus we have an opportunity to take in Connemara National Park

Acknowledged as one of the best places to live in Ireland, Westport is a fabulous town full of Irish charm and offers visitors a warm Irish welcome. From here we explore the stunning scenery of Achill Island and discover the heritage of Clare Island plus we have an opportunity to take in Connemara National Park, with its wild and remote beauty and breath-taking seascapes. Also included are visits to the stunning Kylemore Abbey and Glen Keen Farm.

WYATT HOTEL

The Wyatt is a charming boutique hotel located in the heart of Westport town boasting a renowned welcoming atmosphere popular with visitors and locals alike. All bedrooms feature television, radio, telephone, Wi-Fi, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel also features a restaurant, brasserie bar, lounge area and a large traditional bar where live entertainment takes place on a regular basis. Lift to all floors.

PRICE INCLUDES

Four nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast.
Excursions as described.
Return Irish Sea crossings.
Return travel by luxury air conditioned coach.

Day One

We travel to Holyhead for our Irish Sea crossing to Dublin Port, then continue on to Westport where we commence our four night stay at the Wyatt Hotel.

Day Two

This morning, our guide will meet us at our hotel from where we will enjoy a guided walking tour of Westport. Our expert local guide will tell you everything you need to know about Westport including fascinating facts on its history and culture, and we will hear all the insider information on the best places to go for everything - from the best pubs and Irish music to the best ice cream and hot chocolate!

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Day Three

Today we visit stunning Kylemore Abbey, the home of Benedictine nuns since 1920, and one of Ireland's best loved attractions, set amongst the splendour of the Connemara landscape. This afternoon we make our way to Glen Keen Farm, one of Ireland's largest sheep farms, with a rich history of tradition and heritage that spans six generations. On our 90 minute visit, we enjoy a guided walk that takes in a live sheep herding demonstration.

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Day Four

We head to Roonagh quay this morning, from where we take a 15 minute boat trip across to Clare Island. Famous as the ancestral home of the legendary Pirate Queen Grace O'Malley, the island is just 5 miles by 3 miles long but for such a small island its rich in history and culture. This afternoon we catch another ferry to Achill Island, Ireland's largest island where we re board our coach. Soak up the beautiful scenery as we travel around this picturesque Island, where rugged mountains combine with spectacular beaches and clear waters.

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Day Five

We check out this morning and head back to Dublin for our return afternoon sailing to Holyhead and home to North Wales.

B=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Contact Details	Distance
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
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. Station	Llandudno Junction, Station Hotel Bus Stop
Llanfairfechan	Llanfairfechan, Castle Bridge Bus Stop
Llanfairpwll	Llanfairpwll, Pringles Car Park (Parking not permitted at Pringles car park)
Llangefni IRE	Llangefni, Tafarn Y Rhos
Llanrug	Llanrug, Arvonia Garage
Menai Bridge	Menai Bridge, Library Bus Stop
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