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| Treasures of the West Tour |
Discover the unique traditional culture and incredible natural beauty of Western Ireland!
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INCLUDED ACCOMMODATION - This package comes with 10 nights B&B stays. Full breakfast is included each day. |
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UPGRADED ACCOMMODATION - For each night of your tour you have to the option to upgrade to either a hotel, country manor or castle. Full breakfast included each day. look for low season & high season prices.
(low = Oct - April ; high = May - Sept) |
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- Round of Golf
- Banquet Dinner at Medieval Castle
- Horseback Riding Tour
- Guided Walk around Ireland's rugged West Coast
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8 nights/ 9 days*
From $960 per person
*additional days can be added/ subtracted |
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Read more about each of the regions of Ireland you will be visiting on our Ireland Travel Guide or by using the links on the tour itinerary below. See photos of places you will see on this itinerary! |
| DAY 1: Ennis, County Clare |
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| Ennis is the capital of County Clare and is a lively medieval town known for its good traditional Irish music. Take time to explore the narrow bustling streets, visit the 13th century Ennis Abbey and the Clare Museum. Also enjoy some of the small traditional pubs littered throughout the town. |
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Regional Info: County Clare |
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Regional Tour Highlights: Ennis Abbey, Medieval Town Center, Cliffs of Moher, Traditional Irish Music, The Burren, Poulnabrone Dolmen |
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| Accommodation Options |
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Bed & Breakfast |
included in your tour price |
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Upgrade: Old Ground Hotel |
Upgrade Price:
$59.00pp low/ $77.00pp high |
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| DAY 2 & 3: Westport, County Mayo |
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| Situated on the banks of the Carrowbeg River on the shores of Clew Bay, the charming town of Westport is an excellent base from which you can explore beaches, mountains and ancient archeological sites. Pay a visit to Achill Island and see the Deserted Village and ancient ruins. |
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Regional Info: County Mayo |
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Regional Tour Highlights: Deserted Village , Achill Island, Croagh Patrick Mountain, Clew Bay |
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| Accommodation Options |
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Bed & Breakfast |
included in your tour price |
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Upgrade: Hotel Westport |
Upgrade Price:
$62.00pp low/ $71.00pp high |
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Activity Options |
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3-hour Horseback Riding in Westport |
price: $201.00 per person more info>> |
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| DAY 4: Clifden, Connemara, Co. Galway |
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| Clifden is located in the heart of the Connemara Region in County Galway. The town is nestled below the 12 peaks of the Bens Mountain Range. This region is an Irish-speaking area and is regarded as one of the most scenically beautiful regions of Ireland. Visit Clifden Castle, Connemara National Park & Kylemore Abbey (photo on top of page). |
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Regional Info:County Galway |
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Regional Tour Highlights: Connemara Park, Clifden Castle, Kylemore Abbey , Scenic Sky Road |
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| Accommodation Options |
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Bed & Breakfast |
included in your tour price |
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Upgrade: Abbeyglen Manor Hotel |
Upgrade Price:
$99.00pp low/ $126.00pp high |
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| DAY 5: Aran Islands, County Galway |
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| The Aran Islands are located 30 miles off the coast of Galway and have a population of only 1500. Here you can immerse yourself in the rich Celtic culture among the people who speak Gaelic as their first language. Visit the 2,500-year-old ancient stone fort Dun Aengus and other forts in the area. |
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Regional Info: County Galway |
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Regional Tour Highlights: Irish-speaking region, Dun Aengus Fort , Kilronan Town, Traditional Pubs |
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| Accommodation Options |
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Bed & Breakfast |
included in your tour price |
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Upgrade: Ard Einne Guesthouse |
Upgrade Price:
$26.00pp low/ $26.00pp high |
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| DAY 6: Doolin, County Clare |
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| Doolin is located on the west coast of Ireland. It is renowned as being a center for traditional Irish music. From here you can explore the spectacular Burren region, see ancient dolmens and stone circles, visit the Cliffs of Moher, Ailwee Caves and Dysart O'Dea Castle. |
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Regional Info: County Clare |
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Regional Tour Highlights: Poulnabrone Dolmen, Cliffs of Moher, Traditional Irish Music , O'Brien's Castle, The Burren |
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| Accommodation Options |
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Bed & Breakfast |
included in your tour price |
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Upgrade: Aran View House Hotel |
Upgrade Price:
$53.00pp low/ $53.00pp high |
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Activity Options |
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3-hour guided walking tour of the Burren |
price: $46.00 per person more info>> |
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| DAY 7 & 8: Killarney, County Kerry |
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| The highest concentration of ancient sites are in County Kerry. From Killarney you can travel on the Ring of Kerry & see some of Ireland's most spectacular scenery. See the Lissyviggeen Stone Circle, Ross Castle, Muckross House, the 15th century Muckross Abbey and Crag Caves. Fantastic Irish Music Pubs! |
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Regional Info: County Kerry |
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Regional Tour Highlights: Ring of Kerry , Lissyviggeen Circle, Ross Castle , Muckross Abbey, Crag Caves |
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| Accommodation Options |
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Bed & Breakfast |
included in your tour price |
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Upgrade: Butler Court Guesthouse |
Upgrade Price:
$53.00pp low/ $71.00pp high |
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Activity Options |
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3-hour Horseback Riding |
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Play a round of golf |
| price: $128.00 per person more info>> |
price: $146.00 per person more info>> |
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| DAY 9: Dingle, County Kerry |
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| The Dingle Peninsula has been inhabited for almost 6,000 years and has archaeological remains on the west coast of Europe, with almost 2,000 sites. Here you will find the largest collections in the world of clocháns or beehive huts, stones with the unique ancient ogham writing, and dúnta or ring forts. |
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Regional Info: County Kerry |
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Regional Tour Highlights: Beehive Huts, Gallarus Oratory , Ring Forts , Ogham Stones, Riasc Monastic Site |
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| Accommodation Options |
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Bed & Breakfast |
included in your tour price |
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Upgrade: Dingle Skellig Hotel |
Upgrade Price:
$54.00pp low/ $88.00pp high |
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Activity Options |
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3-hour Horseback Riding |
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Play a round of golf |
| price: $173.00 per person more info>> |
price: $100/$124 per person more info>> |
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| DAY 10: Adare, County Limerick |
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| Adare is a quaint picturesque village lined with traditional thatched-roof cottages, beautiful stone buildings, medieval monasteries and ruins. Snuggled in a wooden and lush countryside setting, Adare is widely regarded as being Ireland's prettiest and most unique village. Also visit King John's Castle in Limerick the Stone Age Center at Lough Gur. |
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Regional Info:County Clare |
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Regional Tour Highlights: Traditional thatched cottages, monasteries, King John's castle, Lough Gur Stone Circle |
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| Accommodation Options |
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Bed & Breakfast |
included in your tour price |
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Upgrade: Dunraven Arms Hotel |
Upgrade Price:
$86.00pp low/ $114.00pp high |
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| DAY 11: Depart from Ireland |
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| Today you will depart from Shannon Airport, no doubt ready to make plans to return again! |
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| Read more about this tour! |
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