From Galway: Connemara and Cong Full-Day Tour
ID: GYG11350-11350
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Explore the wild beauty of the west of Ireland on a tour of Connemara, Cong, and Kylemore Abbey from Galway.
Departing from Galway at 10:00 AM, you begin your fully guided tour of Connemara & Cong at our first photo stop near the scenic Inagh Valley. Our main stop is the enchanting Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Gardens (up to 2 hour stop) . The admission fee for Kylemore Abbey is charged separately at the discounted price of €14 per person (tickets are purchased in cash from your driver). Admission includes entrance to the Abbey, the shuttle bus to the walled gardens and entry to the Neo-Gothic church. There is also a cafe and restaurant where you can purchase a hearty lunch or some homemade goodies! After the visit to the Abbey, you explore the wilder Connemara region visiting Killary Fjord and experiencing the stark beauty of the valleys of Connemara through the hidden Lough Nafooey route. Arriving in Cong village, you will enjoy a 45-minute break where you can inspect the ruins of the Old Abbey and take a walk in Cong Woods, wander the streets made famous by the Quiet Man movie before returning to Galway by approximately 18:00.
Highlights
- Be astonished by the wild beauty of the Inagh Valley and Killary Harbour
- Marvel at the beauty of Kylemore Abbey and discover its tragic history
- See Lough Nafooey, the most haunted lake in Ireland, with its own lake monster
- Explore the village of Cong and the mystical woods on the shore of Lough Corrib
- Visit Cong Abbey, an Augustinian Abbey dating back to the early 12th century
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Meet us inside the Kinlay Hostel Galway on the Ground Floor, at our ticket desk.
INCLUDED
- Driver/guide
- Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned coach
NOT INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance fee to the Kylemore Abbey and Gardens
- Lunch
- Tips
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
