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3-Day Southern Ireland Tour Including Galway and Kerry from Dublin
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Itinerary
Day 1: Day One: Dublin - Connemara - Galway
Pass By: Paddywagon Tours, Dublin Ireland
We'll depart Dublin this morning and make our way to the West of Ireland and beautiful Connemara.
Stop At: Royal Abbey of Cong, Cong Ireland
Famed by John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara in the film Quiet Man, the village is home to Ashford castle, a regular haunt of the rich and famous and a wedding venue for a host of international stars ie Pierce Brosnan. From beautiful abbeys to medieval castles, rivers, stunning lakes and babbling brooks, Cong is a true picture postcard of Ireland! We take a break here with a visit to Cong Abbey, the ruins of an Augustinian monastery. Take time to enjoy lunch in this beautiful village.
*All times are approximate.*
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Connemara National Park & Visitor Centre, Connemara National Park Connemara National Park Connemara, Co Galway Near the village of Letterfrack, Galway Ireland
Lough Corrib
Well know for its fishing, Lough Corrib is the second largest lake in Ireland after Lough Neagh. Surrounded by its abundance of wildlife such as otters, hawks, minks, birds the lake consists of 356 different islands. The most famous island among them is Inchagoil island with its spectacular views of Maumturk range, Joyce country, and the mountains of Connemara.
Connemara Wilderness
We continue our drive through the wilderness of Connemara. We enjoy this unique landscape, beautiful lakes, valleys, and mountainous scenery. Ravaged by famine, and predominantly Gaelic the people here still strive to maintain the remanence of rural culture and the traditional Irish way of life.
The Deserted Valley
We head back to Galway via the Maam Valley, an area of scenic and unsurpassed beauty with the lakes of Connemara which unfold in among the twelve Bens mountains. We then travel back along the coast and Galway Bay through Spiddal, and enjoy magnificent views of the Atlantic Coastline to Galway and Aran Islands
While exploring Connemara, we will have many opportunists to stop for photos and breath in the fresh Connemara air.
*All times are approximate*
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Galway Bay, Galway Ireland
Arrive in Galway mid afternoon for time at leisure in this atmospheric city. We have time to explore the Spanish Arch and ramble down colourful Shop Street with its many street performers, seafood eateries and quaint Irish bars.
**OVERNIGHT IN GALWAY**
Duration: 1 minute
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Galway.
Day 2: Day 2 - Galway - Cliffs of Moher - Dingle Peninsula
Stop At: Wild Atlantic Way The Atlantic Coast of Ireland, Galway Ireland
Today you will have the Atlantic Ocean by your side as we cruise down a portion of the Wild Atlantic Way. The coastal route is characterised by beautiful golden beaches and maybe even dolphins and whales breaching off the shore.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Burren House Farm County Clare, Ireland Ireland
We make our way through the Burren - one of the famous landscapes of Ireland! It is famous for its Limestone Rock, as far as the eye can see, and reaching down to the sea shore. We will stop at the "Mini Cliffs" which are a great site to experience this area, and enjoy the coas
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Cliffs of Moher, Lislorkan North Latitude: 52.9714578 Longitude: -9.4247540, Liscannor Ireland
Today's highlight is the Cliffs of Moher, the most popular natural tourist destination in Ireland and easily most spectacular cliffs in Europe. Rising over 700 ft in height, the ciffs mark the edge of Europe are home to some of nature's most majestic birds including puffins, gannets and many more.
**All times are approximate**
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Dingle Peninsula, Ireland
Look forward to spending the night on the breathtaking Dingle Peninsula, in the heart of rural Ireland.
Duration: 1 minute
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Dingle Peninsula
Day 3: Day 3: Highlighs of the Ring of Kerry - Killarney - Dublin
Stop At: Killarney National Park, Killarney Ireland
One of the most beautiful and admired national parks in the world, Killarney national park was the first of its kind established in Ireland in 1932. With magnificent views of the Lakes of Killarney and Black Valley from our stops at Aghadoe and Torc Waterfall the park gives you an opportunity to enjoy a walk in this amazing landscape and spend time strolling along the lakes.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Killarney National Park, Killarney Ireland
Regularly voted the most beautiful town in Ireland, Killarney is the gateway to both Ring of Kerry and Dingle Peninsula. Nestled in the valley beneath Ireland's highest mountain range, and surrounded by lakes Killarney boasts some of the most beautiful scenery in Ireland. Lined with lovely shops, pubs and traditional arts and crafts stores, this true gem is a must see for every traveler who visits our motherland.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Torc Waterfall, Kenmare Road, Killarney Ireland
Torc Waterfall is a 18m high waterfall which cascades through the wooded Friers Glenn. We take a stop at this magnificent natural site of beauty. Enjoy a short walk , and maybe even see the red deer which are well known inhabitants of the Killarney national park . The waterfall has a public hiking path that stretches to the top of Torc Mountain.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Killarney National Park, Killarney Ireland
Many guests enjoy an (optional) horse and carriage or horse ride.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Adare Heritage Centre, Main St., Adare Ireland
We will enjoy a stop at one of Ireland's most picturesque villages - Adare with its fabulous thatched cottages which line part of the village's broad main street , renowned for being regularly voted Ireland's tidiest town. It is known for its beautiful stone buildings, medieval monasteries and ruins.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Paddy's Palace, 5 Beresford Pl, Gardiner Street Lower, Mountjoy, Dublin, Ireland
We return to Dublin by 19:00 approx.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Day One: Dublin - Connemara - Galway
Pass By: Paddywagon Tours, Dublin Ireland
We'll depart Dublin this morning and make our way to the West of Ireland and beautiful Connemara.
Stop At: Royal Abbey of Cong, Cong Ireland
Famed by John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara in the film Quiet Man, the village is home to Ashford castle, a regular haunt of the rich and famous and a wedding venue for a host of international stars ie Pierce Brosnan. From beautiful abbeys to medieval castles, rivers, stunning lakes and babbling brooks, Cong is a true picture postcard of Ireland! We take a break here with a visit to Cong Abbey, the ruins of an Augustinian monastery. Take time to enjoy lunch in this beautiful village.
*All times are approximate.*
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Connemara National Park & Visitor Centre, Connemara National Park Connemara National Park Connemara, Co Galway Near the village of Letterfrack, Galway Ireland
Lough Corrib
Well know for its fishing, Lough Corrib is the second largest lake in Ireland after Lough Neagh. Surrounded by its abundance of wildlife such as otters, hawks, minks, birds the lake consists of 356 different islands. The most famous island among them is Inchagoil island with its spectacular views of Maumturk range, Joyce country, and the mountains of Connemara.
Connemara Wilderness
We continue our drive through the wilderness of Connemara. We enjoy this unique landscape, beautiful lakes, valleys, and mountainous scenery. Ravaged by famine, and predominantly Gaelic the people here still strive to maintain the remanence of rural culture and the traditional Irish way of life.
The Deserted Valley
We head back to Galway via the Maam Valley, an area of scenic and unsurpassed beauty with the lakes of Connemara which unfold in among the twelve Bens mountains. We then travel back along the coast and Galway Bay through Spiddal, and enjoy magnificent views of the Atlantic Coastline to Galway and Aran Islands
While exploring Connemara, we will have many opportunists to stop for photos and breath in the fresh Connemara air.
*All times are approximate*
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Galway Bay, Galway Ireland
Arrive in Galway mid afternoon for time at leisure in this atmospheric city. We have time to explore the Spanish Arch and ramble down colourful Shop Street with its many street performers, seafood eateries and quaint Irish bars.
**OVERNIGHT IN GALWAY**
Duration: 1 minute
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Galway.
Day 2: Day 2 - Galway - Cliffs of Moher - Dingle Peninsula
Stop At: Wild Atlantic Way The Atlantic Coast of Ireland, Galway Ireland
Today you will have the Atlantic Ocean by your side as we cruise down a portion of the Wild Atlantic Way. The coastal route is characterised by beautiful golden beaches and maybe even dolphins and whales breaching off the shore.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Burren House Farm County Clare, Ireland Ireland
We make our way through the Burren - one of the famous landscapes of Ireland! It is famous for its Limestone Rock, as far as the eye can see, and reaching down to the sea shore. We will stop at the "Mini Cliffs" which are a great site to experience this area, and enjoy the coas
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Cliffs of Moher, Lislorkan North Latitude: 52.9714578 Longitude: -9.4247540, Liscannor Ireland
Today's highlight is the Cliffs of Moher, the most popular natural tourist destination in Ireland and easily most spectacular cliffs in Europe. Rising over 700 ft in height, the ciffs mark the edge of Europe are home to some of nature's most majestic birds including puffins, gannets and many more.
**All times are approximate**
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Dingle Peninsula, Ireland
Look forward to spending the night on the breathtaking Dingle Peninsula, in the heart of rural Ireland.
Duration: 1 minute
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Dingle Peninsula
Day 3: Day 3: Highlighs of the Ring of Kerry - Killarney - Dublin
Stop At: Killarney National Park, Killarney Ireland
One of the most beautiful and admired national parks in the world, Killarney national park was the first of its kind established in Ireland in 1932. With magnificent views of the Lakes of Killarney and Black Valley from our stops at Aghadoe and Torc Waterfall the park gives you an opportunity to enjoy a walk in this amazing landscape and spend time strolling along the lakes.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Killarney National Park, Killarney Ireland
Regularly voted the most beautiful town in Ireland, Killarney is the gateway to both Ring of Kerry and Dingle Peninsula. Nestled in the valley beneath Ireland's highest mountain range, and surrounded by lakes Killarney boasts some of the most beautiful scenery in Ireland. Lined with lovely shops, pubs and traditional arts and crafts stores, this true gem is a must see for every traveler who visits our motherland.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Torc Waterfall, Kenmare Road, Killarney Ireland
Torc Waterfall is a 18m high waterfall which cascades through the wooded Friers Glenn. We take a stop at this magnificent natural site of beauty. Enjoy a short walk , and maybe even see the red deer which are well known inhabitants of the Killarney national park . The waterfall has a public hiking path that stretches to the top of Torc Mountain.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Killarney National Park, Killarney Ireland
Many guests enjoy an (optional) horse and carriage or horse ride.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Adare Heritage Centre, Main St., Adare Ireland
We will enjoy a stop at one of Ireland's most picturesque villages - Adare with its fabulous thatched cottages which line part of the village's broad main street , renowned for being regularly voted Ireland's tidiest town. It is known for its beautiful stone buildings, medieval monasteries and ruins.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Paddy's Palace, 5 Beresford Pl, Gardiner Street Lower, Mountjoy, Dublin, Ireland
We return to Dublin by 19:00 approx.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- 2x Breakfast
- Accommodation included: 2 nights
- 2 nights accommodation (Galway & Dingle Peninsula)
- Live commentary on board
- Fun Professional Guide
- Transport in air conditioned coach
- FREE High Speed Wifi featured on majority of coaches
- Entry/Admission - Cliffs of Moher
Not included
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase at The Randy Leprechaun on Dingle Peninsula)
- Cost of Horse and Carriage ride or Horseback riding through Killarney National Park (optional, organised and paid to your driver/guide during tour)
- Entry/Admission - Killarney National Park
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Infant seats available
- If you wish to book our Economy option, please confirm with us the room type you would like to book during or after you booking:
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required for the Economy option
- Twin Room, one room with two single beds.
- Double Room, one room with one double bed.
- Triple Room, one room for a booking of 3 passengers with three single beds.
- Additional Information:
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
70%
Aquatic
35%
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Lovely tour with very decently priced too! Many places visited in 3 days. Our guide, Lee was a perfect gentleman who briefed us well . Will highly recommend.
The bus was very comfortable and the bus drive/guide was very good Everything was very well organized
My husband and I booked this online and had no idea what to expect....just do it! It was a great experience and with the tour guide/driver Sean we had a wonderful time! We are so glad we Picked the Paddywagon tour and got to see so much of Ireland’s coast line. The tour itself was fantastic , well organized with plenty of rest stops for us older folks. Sean made it more enjoyable with his corny Irish jokes but his intense knowledge of the towns visited. The narrow roads were challenging but we always felt safe with his driving. It was really neat to travel all thru the small towns and villages and see the Cliffs of Moher, although that is a tourist rap with the long lines to enter. The bed and breakfast in Galway was so NIce, had the best night sleep with a delicious breakfast in the morning. We covered a lot of miles and the 15 passenger van was perfect with WiFi and Irish music! Sean really made us all feel safe and happy to be there, give him a raise! I could go on and on, but take my word, it was well worth it!
It was an enjoyable and informative trip with Paddywagon Tours. We would recommend this trip to anyone looking for a quick trip who does not want to drive. Meal choices were good and lodging was comfortable too!
This tour was great, its a lot of hustle and hurrying. So no relaxing on this trip unless you wanna sleep on the coach. When I booked it I was able to do the hostel option with my kids, but when I got there I was told my kids couldnt stay at the hostel. Thank goodness everything got fixed quickly.