Visite de l'abbaye de Connemara, Cong & Kylemore au départ de Galway
Description
Au départ de Galway à 10h00, vous commencez votre visite entièrement guidée du Connemara & Cong à notre premier arrêt photo près de la pittoresque vallée d'Inagh. Notre arrêt principal est l'enchanteur Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Gardens. Le prix d'entrée pour Kylemore Abbey est facturé séparément au prix réduit de 14 € par personne (les billets sont achetés en espèces auprès de votre chauffeur). L'entrée comprend l'entrée à l'abbaye, la navette pour les jardins clos et l'entrée à l'église néogothique. Il y a aussi un restaurant où vous pouvez acheter un copieux déjeuner et une boutique de souvenirs. Après cette visite, vous explorez les régions plus sauvages du Connemara en visitant Killary Fjord et découvrez la beauté saisissante des vallées du Connemara à travers la route cachée du Lough Nafooey. Arrivé dans le village de Cong, vous profiterez d'une pause de 45 minutes pour inspecter les ruines de la vieille abbaye et faire une promenade dans les bois de Cong, flâner dans les rues rendues célèbres par le film Homme tranquille avant de revenir à Galway vers 18h00
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Itinéraire
L'abbaye de Kylemore, un magnifique château du Connemara, offre beaucoup d'histoire de romance et de tragédie, captivant les visiteurs qui marchent sur son seuil. L'abbaye est un bel édifice néogothique construit en 1868 par Mitchell Henry pour son épouse. C'est maintenant la maison des religieuses bénédictines, et ici vous pouvez profiter de leur excellente cuisine maison tout en visitant l'abbaye et les jardins clos restaurés. Le terrain, les montagnes et les lacs environnants sont imprégnés de la riche histoire irlandaise, et vous pouvez en apprendre davantage sur ce sujet sur notre visite du Connemara et Cong. L'abbaye et le domaine sont ouverts toute l'année et comprennent l'abbaye, une église gothique, les jardins clos, une boutique d'artisanat, un atelier de poterie, un restaurant et des salons de thé, ainsi que le lac et les promenades dans les bois.
Le Lough Corrib est le plus grand lac de la République d'Irlande et le deuxième de l'île d'Irlande (après le Lough Neagh). ( Il couvre 176 km2 )
Killary Harbour est le seul vrai fjord d'Irlande et s'étend sur 16 km (10 miles) de l'Atlantique.Il est extrêmement profond, plus de 45m en son centre. Cela offre un mouillage très sûr et abrité, en raison de la profondeur et des montagnes au sud et au nord. C'est un centre de conchyliculture, et des cordes utilisées pour la culture des moules sont visibles sur une grande partie de sa longueur.
À seulement une heure de route de Westport, Cong est un petit village du sud de Mayo célèbre pour son abbaye du XIIe siècle, la somptueuse croix processionnelle d’or et d’argent de Cong de 1123, le magnifique château d’Ashford, les liens du village avec Oscar Wilde et, surtout, son association avec le film classique de John Wayne, L’Homme tranquille.
Une magnifique abbaye augustinienne datant du début du XIIe siècle
Points forts
Ce qui est inclus
Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Animaux d'assistance acceptés
- Transports en commun disponibles à proximité
- Les enfants en bas âge doivent être assis sur les genoux d'un adulte
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
- Parking public près de ( Q-Park Eyre Square , Q-Park Hynes Yard)
- Les enfants doivent être accompagnés d'un adulte
- Les sièges ne sont pas attribués
- Fonctionne dans toutes les conditions météorologiques, veuillez vous habiller correctement
Avis(1,092)
The Experience was fantastic. It was my first time in an organized tour and it was worth it. Ray, the driver, kept the whole trip lively, and the visit was fantastic. The admission fee is really good for the amount of things you will be able to see.
Galway Tour Company is conveniently located near Eyre Square in Galway's city center, and they offer all of the tours you would want in the area. Our friendly tour guide for the Connemara, Cong Village and Kylemore Abbey Tour was Mike who was really wonderful. He gave us lots of area information and history and was entertaining as well. The trip was so much more enjoyable for us riding the large, comfortable coach tour bus with Mike and his wealth of information than it would have been if we had rented a car and driven to the sites ourselves.
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.
