Tour a la Abadía de Connemara, Cong & Kylemore desde Galway
Descripción
Saliendo de Galway a las 10:00 AM, comenzará su visita guiada completa de Connemara & Cong en nuestra primera parada de fotos cerca del pintoresco valle de Inagh. Nuestra parada principal es la encantadora Abadía de Kylemore y los jardines amurallados victorianos. La entrada para la Abadía de Kylemore se cobra por separado al precio con descuento de 14 € por persona (las entradas se compran en efectivo a su conductor). La entrada incluye la entrada a la Abadía, el autobús lanzadera a los jardines amurallados y la entrada a la Iglesia Neogótica. También hay un restaurante donde se puede comprar un almuerzo abundante y una tienda de regalos para recuerdos. Después de esta visita explorará las regiones más salvajes de Connemara visitando el fiordo de Killary y experimentará la belleza de los valles de Connemara a través de la ruta oculta de Lough Nafooey. Al llegar al pueblo de Cong, disfrutará de un descanso de 45 minutos para inspeccionar las ruinas de la Abadía Vieja y dar un paseo por el bosque de Cong, pasear por las calles famosas por la película Quiet Man antes de regresar a Galway aproximadamente a las 18:00
Opciones de la excursión
Itinerario
La Abadía de Kylemore, un hermoso castillo de Connemara, ofrece mucha historia de romance y tragedia, cautivando a los visitantes que pisan su umbral. La Abadía es un hermoso edificio neogótico construido en 1868 por Mitchell Henry para su esposa. Ahora es el hogar de las monjas benedictinas, y aquí puede disfrutar de su excelente cocina casera mientras visita la Abadía y los jardines amurallados restaurados. Los jardines y las montañas y lagos circundantes están llenos de rica historia irlandesa, y puede aprender todo sobre esto en nuestro Connemara & Cong Tour. La abadía y la finca están abiertas todo el año e incluyen la abadía, una iglesia gótica, los jardines amurallados, una tienda de artesanías, un estudio de cerámica, un restaurante y salones de té, así como el lago y paseos por el bosque.
Lough Corrib es el lago más grande dentro de la República de Irlanda y el segundo más grande de la isla de Irlanda (después de Lough Neagh). ( Abarca 176 km2 )
Killary Harbour es el único fiordo verdadero de Irlanda y se extiende 16 km (10 millas) desde el Atlántico.Es extremadamente profundo, más de 45 metros en su centro. Esto ofrece un fondeadero muy seguro y protegido, debido a la profundidad y las montañas al sur y al norte. Es un centro para la cría de moluscos, y las cuerdas utilizadas para cultivar mejillones son visibles en gran parte de su longitud.
A solo una hora en coche de Westport, Cong es un pequeño pueblo en el sur de Mayo famoso por su abadía del siglo XII, la lujosa cruz procesional de oro y plata de Cong de 1123, el magnífico castillo de Ashford, los vínculos del pueblo con Oscar Wilde y, más popularmente, su asociación con la película clásica de John Wayne, El hombre tranquilo.
Una magnífica Abadía Agustiniana que data de principios del siglo XII
Lo más destacado
Qué incluye
Valoraciones de viajeros
Información importante
- Se admiten animales de asistencia
- Hay opciones de transporte público disponibles en las cercanías
- Los bebés deben sentarse en el regazo de un adulto
- Adecuado para todos los niveles de aptitud física
- Aparcamiento público cerca de ( Q-Park Eyre Square , Q-Park Hynes Yard)
- Los niños deben ir acompañados de un adulto
- Los asientos no están asignados
- Funciona en todas las condiciones climáticas, por favor vístete adecuadamente
Opiniones(1,090)
One of our best tours. Guide told great stories woven with the history of Ireland and the region. Gorgeous landscape. Time to get off the bus and explore in different areas. Fun, educational, uplifting!
Beautiful Ireland at its best! I loved Kylemore and its history. The bus ride would have been better if we didn’t stop at so many rest areas. Also, less talking by the driver would been preferred. I know it’s his job to guide, but it’s not necessary to talk all the time.
Tommy was a great guide! Handled the roads very well even with the sheep out on a stroll. Told us how to make best use of what time we had at Kylemore (could have spent 4 hrs there). Made some amazing scenic view stops as well. Great trip!
Mike, the tour guide is highly seasoned and knowledgeable about the region. His steady commentary, sense of humor, and ability to read his audience well is an example of how all tour guides should operate. The sites: the Abbey and walled gardens, the different loughs and the only salt water Killary fjord were memorable despite the off-and-on rains and overall a great experience for a day trip. The Cong village felt mostly shut down on the Sunday afternoon, and the bar tender at Danagher's Bar was a little strange, he charge us 15.40 for one pint of Guinness and a little bottle of orange juice and refused to give me an itemized receipt. Were we paying for someone else's drinks? I wonder...
The driver was great and knowledgeable
Beautiful landscape and friendly driver BUT BEWARE, the company FORCES us to visit the abbey through a ticket system distributed by the driver (14€ extra per person). This is dishonest and should be specified before purchasing the ticket for the excursion. I request a refund for my ticket.
Thank you for your feedback. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed the scenery and found your driver friendly. We would like to clarify that admission to Kylemore Abbey is entirely optional. The entrance fee is clearly stated on our website before booking, and customers are free to decide on the day whether they wish to purchase a ticket. Many guests choose not to visit the abbey itself and instead spend their time enjoying the Victorian Walled Garden, restaurant, café, gift shop, or simply taking in the beautiful scenery. The driver simply offers tickets as a convenience for those who wish to enter the abbey. There is no obligation to purchase one, and no hidden or mandatory charge. We encourage all guests to carefully read the tour description and all information provided on our website or the third-party website before booking, as it contains important details about what is and is not included in the tour. Kind regards, Tatiana
Great travel experience and our driver, Paul, was informative and engaging. Our only disappointment was the lunch venue. Too much time spent at Kylemore Abby for those not interested in paying 28 Euros extra to see gardens and inside the small amount of rooms open to the publi . and our only lunch option. Much better to shave some of that time off for Cong, our next stop, and allow people, like us , to choose a cheape, and quieter , lunch there.
Thank you so much for travelling with us, and for your 5 star review. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your day overall and that Paul made the journey informative and engaging. Regarding Kylemore Abbey, we'd like to clarify a few points for future readers. The itinerary, including the length of the stop at Kylemore Abbey, is clearly outlined in the tour description before booking. The admission to the Abbey is entirely optional and currently costs €14 per person, not €28. For those who choose to enter, the ticket includes access to the beautifully restored Victorian Walled Gardens, the Abbey's restored period rooms and furnishings, the Neo-Gothic Church, woodland and lakeside walks, exhibitions, the shuttle bus service to and from the Victorian Walled Gardens, and the wider estate. Many guests find this to be one of the highlights of the day and excellent value for the experience. For guests who decide not to enter, there is still the café/restaurant, gift shop, and surrounding grounds to enjoy during the stop. As Kylemore Abbey is one of Connemara's premier attractions, we allocate sufficient time for those wishing to experience everything included with their admission. While we appreciate that you would have preferred more time in Cong, the tour operates according to the published itinerary, which is available to all guests before booking, allowing everyone to decide whether it matches their interests and expectations. We wish you the best of luck on your future travels. Kind regards, Tatiana
This time our destination was Connemara and Kylemore Abbey. The day was beautiful, thanks in no small part to our absolutely safe and competent driver, who navigated the smallest roads and gave us many insights. A wonderful day. Thank you.
Mike the driver was very knowledgeable and entertaining. The scenery was stunning. It was a well organized tour and reasonably priced. .
The tour leads to the discovery of wonderful corners of Connemara. Absolutely recommended, even with children!
