Connemara, tour dell'abbazia di Cong e Kylemore da Galway
Descrizione
Partendo da Galway alle 10:00, inizierai il tuo tour completamente guidato di Connemara e Cong alla nostra prima sosta fotografica vicino alla panoramica Inagh Valley. La nostra fermata principale è l'incantevole Abbazia di Kylemore e Victorian Walled Gardens. Il biglietto d'ingresso per l'Abbazia di Kylemore viene addebitato separatamente al prezzo scontato di € 14 a persona (i biglietti si acquistano in contanti dal tuo autista). L'ingresso include l'ingresso all'Abbazia, il bus navetta per i giardini murati e l'ingresso alla Chiesa Neogotica. C'è anche un ristorante dove è possibile acquistare un pranzo abbondante e un negozio di souvenir. Dopo questa visita esplorerai le regioni più selvagge del Connemara visitando il fiordo di Killary e sperimenterai la bellezza cruda delle valli del Connemara attraverso il percorso nascosto del Lough Nafooey. Arrivando nel villaggio di Cong, godrete di una pausa di 45 minuti per ispezionare le rovine della Vecchia Abbazia e fare una passeggiata a Cong Woods, vagare per le strade rese famose dal film Quiet Man prima di tornare a Galway verso le 18:00 circa
Opzioni tour
Itinerario
Kylemore Abbey, un bellissimo castello del Connemara, offre molta storia d'amore e tragedia, affascinando i visitatori che salgono sulla sua soglia. L'Abbazia è un bellissimo edificio neogotico costruito nel 1868 da Mitchell Henry per sua moglie. Oggi è sede delle Monache Benedettine, e qui potrete gustare la loro ottima cucina casalinga visitando l’Abbazia e i giardini murati restaurati. I terreni e le montagne e i laghi circostanti sono intrisi di ricca storia irlandese, e puoi imparare tutto questo nel nostro Connemara & Cong Tour. L'abbazia e la tenuta sono aperte tutto l'anno e comprendono l'abbazia, una chiesa gotica, i giardini murati, un negozio di artigianato, studio di ceramica, ristorante e sale da tè, nonché il lago e le passeggiate nei boschi.
Il Lough Corrib è il lago più grande della Repubblica d'Irlanda e il secondo più grande dell'isola d'Irlanda (dopo il Lough Neagh). ( Copre 176 km2 )
Killary Harbour è l'unico vero fiordo d'Irlanda e si estende per 16 km (10 miglia) dall'Atlantico.È estremamente profondo, oltre 45m al suo centro. Questo offre un ancoraggio molto sicuro e riparato, a causa della profondità e delle montagne a sud e a nord. È un centro per la molluschicoltura, e le corde utilizzate per coltivare i mitili sono visibili per gran parte della sua lunghezza.
A solo un’ora di auto da Westport, Cong è un piccolo villaggio nel sud del Mayo famoso per la sua abbazia del XII secolo, la sontuosa croce processionale d’oro e d’argento di Cong del 1123, il magnifico castello di Ashford, i legami del villaggio con Oscar Wilde e, soprattutto, la sua associazione con il film classico di John Wayne, The Quiet Man.
Una magnifica abbazia agostiniana risalente agli inizi del XII secolo
Punti salienti
Cosa è incluso
Valutazioni dei viaggiatori
Informazioni importanti
- Animali di servizio ammessi
- Sono disponibili trasporti pubblici nelle vicinanze
- I neonati devono sedere in grembo a un adulto
- Adatto a tutti i livelli di forma fisica
- Parcheggio pubblico vicino ( Q-Park Eyre Square , Q-Park Hynes Yard)
- I bambini devono essere accompagnati da un adulto
- I posti non sono assegnati
- Opera in tutte le condizioni atmosferiche, si prega di vestirsi in modo appropriato
Recensioni(1,089)
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!
A very comfortable ride and an outstanding, funny driver
