Private Connemara and Cong Day Tour with Kylemore Abbey

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8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Discover stunning landscape and explore ancient lands in a luxury vehicle. Cong is home to a 12th century Abbey, exile of the last High King of Irelan, Rory O' Connor.

Walk through Cong woods to the Monks fishing cottage on the edge of Lough Corrib. Did you know that Cong is also the location of The Quiet Man movie starring John Wayne and Maureen O Hara? Discover the breathtaking landscape of Connemara and the majestic Killary Fjord.

Visit Ireland's most romantic building, Kylemore Abbey, from the late 19th century, home of the Benedictine Order of Nuns in Ireland. Optional visit to the Abbey, Neo-Gothic Church, Mausoleum and Victorian Walled Garden.

No visit to Kylemore would be complete without a visit to the Ironing Stone, a magical giant's wishing stone located on the Eastern avenue.

Return to Galway via the Inagh Valley, Oughterard and Moycullen.

What's Included

Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guiding Services
Lunch
Admission to sites

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

The traveler can decide the pick up point. We will pick up at reception or outside of accommodation. With port pick up the driver/guide will be waiting with a board with the lead guests name.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden

    Visit Ireland's most romantic building, Kylemore Abbey, from the late 19th century, home of the Benedictine Order of Nuns in Ireland. Optional visit to the Abbey, Neo-Gothic Church, Mausoleum and Victorian Walled Garden. No visit to Kylemore would be complete without a visit to the Ironing Stone, a magical giant's wishing stone located on the Eastern avenue.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Royal Abbey of Cong

    Discover stunning landscape and explore ancient lands in a luxury vehicle. Cong is home to a 12th century Abbey, exile of the last High King of Irelan, Rory O' Connor. Walk through Cong woods to the Monks fishing cottage on the edge of Lough Corrib. Did you know that Cong is also the location of The Quiet Man movie starring John Wayne and Maureen O Hara?

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • Connemara National Park & Visitor Centre (Pass by)

    Enter the magical hidden valley of Lough Nafooey (glacial lake) toward the Altanic Ocean to the majestic Killary Fjord Set off for beautiful Mountainous region of Connemara with frequent photostops Travel back to Galway via the Inagh Valley, Oughterard and Moycullen.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Excess hours on the tour duration is for travel time
Supplied by Fay's Ireland

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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