Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.com2-Day Connemara and Galway Bay Rail Tour from Dublin
Duration: 2 days / 1 night (approx.)
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Product code: 3310DH07
Take an overnight trip from Dublin to tour the stunning countryside of Connemara and Galway. The trip takes you through the breathtaking scenery of Connemara's lakes, mountains, stone walls and thatched cottages.
Departing from Dublin Heuston Station, you'll catch the train to Limerick (breakfast available onboard). After a short tour of Limerick City you'll continue on to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park.
After a pub lunch in the village of Doolin, it's time to visit the stunning Cliffs of Moher, Black Head, the Burren and Galway Bay. You'll spend the night in the heart of Galway City at a three-star hotel.
After starting the day with a full Irish breakfast, you'll head into magnificent Connemara, where John Ford filmed The Quiet Man with John Wayne in 1951. During the day you'll visit Clifden, Kylemore Abbey (reduced admission rate), Leenane and Killary Harbor (Ireland's only fjord) or Roundstone, the Coral Beach and the Sky Road.
After admiring the wild Atlantic coastline, you will return to Galway for your train to Dublin Heuston, arriving at 8:50pm.
- Two-day rail and coach trip from Dublin to Connemara and Galway Bay
- Limerick city tour
- Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
- Pub lunch in Doolin
- Stunning Cliffs of Moher, the Burren and Galway Bay
- Clifden, Kylemore Abbey and Killary Harbor or Roundstone, Coral Beach and Sky Road
- One night's accommodation with full Irish breakfast
- Hosted train travel
- Information pack
- Friendly, professional tour guide
Bunratty Castle, Clare
Daily, except Sunday
Unavailable Dates:
- March 17 (St Patrick's Day)
- December 21 - January 3
Check in at the Customer Service Desk, Dublin Heuston Station
Departure Time:Departs at 7am. Please be ready at 6:40am.
Duration: 2 days / 1 night (approx.) Return details:Tour returns to original point of departure.
Hotel Pickup:Hotel pickup is not available
Itinerary:Day 1: Dublin - Limerick - Bunratty Castle - Cliffs of Moher:
Depart from the Dublin Heuston Station on the InterCity train to Limerick (breakfast available). Join the coach here for a short tour of Limerick City and then continue on to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park. Continue on to the village of Doolin for a pub lunch. Next visit the stunning Cliffs of Moher then Black Head, the Burren and Galway Bay. Spend overnight in the heart of Galway City at a 3 star hotel including a full Irish breakfast the following morning.
Day 2: Connemara - Kylemore Abbey - Dublin:
At 10:00am head into magnificent Connemara where John Ford filmed "The Quiet Man" in 1951, taking in Clifden, Kylemore Abbey (reduced admission rate applies to the Abbey itself), Leenane and Killary Harbor (Ireland's only Fjord) or Roundstone, the Coral Beach and the Sky Road. Admire the breathtaking wild Atlantic coastline. You will return to Galway for your train to Dublin Heuston arriving at 8:50pm.
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- Host on trains
- Information pack
- Reserved seats on trains
- Qualified driver-guide on coaches
- Admission to Bunratty Castle and Folk Village
- All travel by rail and coach from Dublin Heuston Station
- One nights accommodation including full Irish breakfast
- Optional gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and beverages, unless specified
- This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
- Confirmation for this product will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated
- This tour offers stops en route for photographs, shopping, etc
- Due to operational reasons it may, on occasion, be necessary to alter certain itineraries
- On certain days this tour will operate via Galway instead of Limerick. The route will include the Ailwee Caves instead of Bunratty Castle (admission not included)
- Hotel pick ups are not available, however please specify the name of your hotel and contact telephone number during your stay in Dublin. The tour operator may require these details in case there are changes to tour departure times.
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