Ireland's Spectacular West Coast

Day One

Our holiday begins with the journey to Holyhead for our ferry crossing to Dublin. Enjoy the facilities on board before we continue across Ireland towards the landscapes of Connemara and the town of Clifden. Here we settle into the Clifden Station House Hotel for our four night stay. There is time to unpack and unwind before dinner, looking forward to the days of exploring ahead.

Day Two

This morning we make the short journey to Kylemore Abbey, beautifully situated beside a lake beneath a wooded mountainside. Admission is included, allowing you to explore the restored abbey rooms and discover the history of this remarkable estate. Take the shuttle to the Victorian Walled Garden, enjoy the lakeside setting or follow the path to the delicate neo-Gothic church. After our visit, we return to Clifden for an afternoon at leisure. Often described as the capital of Connemara, the town offers colourful streets, inviting shops and welcoming cafés. Choose somewhere for lunch, browse at your own pace or return to the hotel to enjoy its leisure facilities.

Day Three

We travel through Connemara to Galway for a day in this lively city on Ireland’s west coast. Enjoy generous free time to explore, with colourful streets, independent shops and welcoming cafés providing plenty of reasons to pause along the way. Discover the lanes of the Latin Quarter, browse for a souvenir or wander towards the Spanish Arch and the waterfront. You might choose a cosy pub for lunch, seek out a little local history or simply enjoy the atmosphere as you explore at your own pace. After time to experience the city, we return to Clifden during the late afternoon, ready for another evening over dinner at our hotel.

Day Four

Today we travel to Westport, an attractive town where handsome streets, stone bridges and the tree-lined Carrowbeg River provide a lovely setting for a visit. Enjoy free time to explore its independent shops, stroll beside the river or settle into a welcoming café. There is also time to choose somewhere for lunch before we continue to Killary Fjord. Here we board our sightseeing boat for an included cruise through some of Connemara’s most striking scenery. Settle back as steep mountain slopes and quiet shores unfold around you, with onboard commentary sharing stories of the fjord and the surrounding landscape. Following our cruise, we return to Clifden for our final dinner and evening at the hotel.

Day Five

After breakfast, we bid farewell to Clifden and travel across Ireland to Dublin Port. Our return ferry crossing gives you time to relax and enjoy the onboard facilities before we arrive in Holyhead and continue home to North Wales.

B=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included