Group Travel Tour Operator and DMC for Ireland
Discovering the West of Ireland
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Boeing 314 Flying Boat Exhibit at Foynes Flying Boat Museum Foynes, Co Limerick ©Tourism Ireland, Photographer Brian Morrison
Take the spectacular Cliff of Moher, the otherworldly landscape of the Burren, the quaint village of Adare and the picturesque town of Ennis. Add in the Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum, a ride on the Lartigue Monorail, and visit to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park and you have the ingredients for a fascinating and memorable tour of West Ireland.
Dates
Dates throughout 2024 & 2025
Suggested itinerary by coach or air
Day 1
Depart the UK
Travel to West Ireland by coach and ferry or fly from your local airport.
Day 2
Cliffs of Moher and Burren Tour
The Cliff of Moher is one of Ireland’s most visited natural attractions. Standing more than 700 feet at their highest point, they stretch for five miles along the Atlantic Coast. Our journey then takes us along the cost road through the ‘moonscape’ of the Burren and past Dunquaire Castle.
Day 3
Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum, Lartigue Monorail and Adare Village
This morning we visit the Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum the only dedicated flying boat museum in the world where there is an opportunity to step on board a full-size replica flying boat and discover the origins of the world’s first ever Irish coffee. We continue on to the quaint village of Adare to enjoy the thatched roof cottages on the main street. Afterwards we enjoy a ride on the remarkable Lartigue Monorail.
Day 4
Bunratty Castle, Folk Park and Ennis.
Another remarkable attraction today as we visit Bunratty castle and Folk Park, a 15th century castle and a 26 acre park featuring more than 30 buildings in a ‘living’ village and rural setting where 19th century Irish life is brought to life. In the afternoon we visit the picturesque historic market town of Ennis, famous for its narrow streets and character buildings.
Day 5
Return to the UK
Suggested Hotels – Recently inspected by Greatdays staff in October 2018
Treacys West County Hotel, Ennis ***
Situated on the outskirts of Ennis, the hotel has 152 refurbished bedrooms and leisure facilities including an indoor swimming pool. Entertainment is held regularly in the bar. There is coach parking available on-site.
Fitzgerald’s Woodland hotel, Adare ****
A family-run hotel five minutes outside of Adare Village, comprising of traditional Irish bar, two restaurants, swimming pool and brand new thermal spa. Coach parking available.
| Dates | 5 days / 4 nights |
| 2024 dates | Prices on request |
| 2025 dates | Prices on request |
Prices include return ferry. If you would like a price travelling by air, please do not hesitate to contact us.
