Galway City
Walk the cobblestone streets and lanes of The Claddagh, The Latin Quarter, Eyre Square, and Shop Street in this vibrant university city on Galway Bay.
County Galway Tour
A week in the west of Ireland exploring Galway City, the Aran Islands, Connemara, Kylemore Abbey, and the footsteps of 'The Quiet Man' along the Wild Atlantic Way.
- Group size16 – 32 guests
- Duration8 Days / 7 Nights
- From$3,100
About this tour
A week in the west of Ireland exploring Galway City.
Welcome to the County Galway Wild Atlantic Way Tour! We invite you, your family, and friends to join us on this once-in-a-lifetime journey, visiting Galway on Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way, a beautiful and historic part of Ireland. Come discover new places in undiscovered, uncrowded, safe, unspoiled County Galway.
The land package includes four-star hotel accommodation, daily breakfast buffet, four dinners, five escorted day trips, Irish traditional and ballad music entertainment, céilí dance instruction, Irish history and genealogy talks, and Shannon Airport transfers for the week.
What's included
Tour highlights
Aran Islands
Sail to Inis Mór, the largest of the Aran Islands, and visit Dún Aonghasa, a prehistoric stone fort perched on cliffs above the Atlantic since 1100 BC.
Kylemore Abbey & Connemara
Tour the world-famous Kylemore Abbey and Gardens, then explore the beautiful Connemara countryside, Sky Road, and the town of Clifden.
The Quiet Man Country
Walk in the footsteps of John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara in Cong Village and Ashford Castle, where the 1951 classic film was shot.
Kilmacduagh Round Tower
Visit Ireland's tallest round tower and the scattered monastic settlement at Kilmacduagh, dating back to the 7th century.
Day by day
Your itinerary
- 1Day 1
Welcome to Ireland!
Arrive at Shannon Airport and travel through scenic Clare and Galway. Visit Kilmacduagh Round Tower and Monastery, then check in and enjoy a welcome reception and dinner with Irish traditional music.
- 2Day 2
A Galway Day
Walking tour of Galway City exploring The Claddagh, The Latin Quarter, Eyre Square, the Cathedral, and the National University neighbourhoods.
- 3Day 3
An Aran Island Day
Travel by boat to Inis Mór and visit Dún Aonghasa, a prehistoric stone fort overlooking the Atlantic. Tour the island for the day.
- 4Day 4
A Free Day
Leisure day to enjoy the food, music, and craic of Galway City, with the option of a day trip to Dublin. Group dinner with Irish music and dancing.
- 5Day 5
A Connemara Day
Explore the Connemara countryside, tour Kylemore Abbey and Gardens, drive the coastal Sky Road, and visit the charming town of Clifden. Irish genealogy talk in the evening.
- 6Day 6
A Quiet Man Day
Explore The Quiet Man country in Cong Village and Ashford Castle, walking in the footsteps of John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara.
- 7Day 7
A Mystery Day
Check out of the Galway hotel and travel back to Shannon with mystery stops along the way, including the Cliffs of Moher. Group dinner at the Shannon Airport hotel.
- 8Day 8
Departure Day
Departure for most from Shannon Airport to return home.
A glimpse
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