County Mayo and Charming Galway

Explore the Heart of Ireland: Comfort, Culture, and Adventure Await!

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Description

County Mayo and Charming Galway

from

£589

/per person

Discount:2025 now on sale!

Departing

Departures between 06/07/2025 and 04/09/2025

Tour Details

Join us on this wonderful 4-night break to enjoy the delights of County Mayo, charming Galway, and pretty Connemara. Staying at the Ellison Hotel, located in the heart of Castlebar. During the tour spend the day in Galway City and enjoy a city tour by coach and walking, tour the Connemara National Park and visit Kylemore Abbey, the picturesque monastic home of the Irish Benedictine nuns, famous for its miniature cathedral, Victorian walled gardens, and gothic church. Visit Ireland last working mill – Foxford Woollen Mill and board the Killary Fjord Boat Tour and admire the unspoilt splendour of The Killary – Ireland’s only fjord. You may even be lucky enough to meet the resident pod of Dolphins (if they feel like playing on the day!)

Tour Deposit:

£100 per person

4 Nights

Half board

Travel Solutions Rep: Yes

Price Includes:

Luxury coach travel from Coleraine, Ballymoney, Cloughmills, Ballymena, Dunsilly, Belfast, Lurgan, Ballygawley and Enniskillen
4 nights’ accommodation in the 4* Ellison Hotel, Castlebar
Breakfast and evening meals
Entertainment on one night in hotel
Killary Fjord Boat Tour
2-hour Galway city tour by coach and walking
Free time in Galway City
Tour Connemara National Park and Entrance to Kylemore Abbey
Free time in Enniskillen, Castlebar and Sligo
Visit Foxford Woollen Mill
Services of an experienced Travel Solutions tour manager

Please Note:

Itinerary is subject to change due to attractions availability
Full payment required 12 weeks prior to departure

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Optional extra:

Single Supplement Cost: £180 per tour per person

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Notes:

Transfers Included : Yes

Travel Solutions Rep : Yes

Accommodation

4* Ellison Hotel, Castlebar

4* Ellison Hotel is a luxurious and elegant accommodation nestled in the picturesque town of Castlebar, Ireland. This exquisite hotel offers a perfect blend of modern amenities and traditional charm to provide guests with an unforgettable stay. The beautifully designed rooms are spacious and well-appointed, boasting comfortable beds and stylish furniture. The hotel’s onsite restaurant offers delectable Irish cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients, while the cozy bar is the perfect place to unwind with a refreshing drink. With its prime location in the heart of Castlebar, guests have easy access to a variety of attractions, including historical sites, shops, and vibrant nightlife. The friendly and attentive staff at 4* Ellison Hotel are committed to providing exceptional service, ensuring that every guest’s needs are met with utmost care and attention.

Hotel Services/Facilities:

Bar
Restaurant
Wi-Fi
24-hour front desk
Lift
Heating

Guest Rooms:

Private bathroom with amenities
Desk
TV
Heating
Telephone
Wardrobe/closet
Radio
Tea/coffee maker

*Some services may have additional charge

Itinerary

DAY 1

Meet your coach at your selected pickup point. Sit back and relax as we make our way to County Mayo. We’ll stop off in Sligo town en route with some time to explore before continuing the journey, arriving late afternoon at the Ellison Hotel, Castlebar, for check-in, with time to relax and freshen up before dinner.

DAY 2

Today after breakfast (departure time will be confirmed by your tour manager), join your coach as we travel to Leenane to join the Killary Fjord Boat Tour—Ireland’s only Fjord. Enjoy a 90-minute cruise on board an all-weather luxury catamaran. Cruise the 14-kilometre inlet of the Killary Fjord and enjoy panoramic views of Connemara. Admire some of the finest scenery in the West of Ireland. Afterwards, re-join your coach and travel back to Castlebar for some free time to explore the town before dinner.

DAY 3

This morning, after breakfast (departure time will be confirmed by your tour manager), join your coach to travel to Galway City. To start the day, enjoy a 2-hour city tour by coach and walking. This is the best way to explore and experience Galway City. Your knowledgeable local tour guide will show you the history and culture of this vibrant mediaeval “City of the ribes.” During the tour, gain an insight into what Galway is all about. Your guide will captivate you with stories of Galway past and present, all delivered in an engaging and often humorous way. Afterwards, explore Galway at leisure; maybe visit the winding lanes of the Latin Quarter, which are bursting at the seams with cosy little pubs alive with music. Spend some time wandering around the city and uncovering its best-kept secrets. Treat yourself to pure Irish ice cream at Cafe Linnalla, looking over stunning views of Galway Bay. Afterwards, re-join your coach and return to your hotel.

DAY 4

After breakfast (departure time will be confirmed by your tour manager), join your coach as we travel to spend the day touring Connemara National Park, one of the wildest and most beautiful regions in Ireland. Sit back and relax; admire the stunning scenery as we tour Connemara and visit Kylemore Abbey, the picturesque monastic home of the Irish Benedictine nuns, famous for its miniature cathedral, Victorian walled gardens, and Gothic church. Late afternoon, re-join your coach (departure time and point will be confirmed by your tour manager) and travel back to your hotel.

DAY 5

This morning, after a leisurely breakfast and checking out (departure time will be confirmed by your tour manager), join your coach and travel to enjoy a visit and have a guided tour of one of the last working mills in Ireland, Foxford Woollen Mills. Afterwards, re-join your coach as we continue the journey home, stopping in Enniskillen for a comfort stop before returning you to your original joining point.

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