Connemara, Cong & Kylemore Abbey Tour från Galway
Beskrivning
Avresa från Galway kl 10:00, börjar du din fullt guidade tur i Connemara & Cong vid vårt första fotostopp nära den natursköna Inagh Valley. Vårt huvudstopp är den förtrollande Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Gardens. Inträdesavgiften för Kylemore Abbey debiteras separat till det rabatterade priset på 14 € per person (biljetter köps kontant från din chaufför). I entrén ingår inträde till klostret, pendelbussen till den muromgärdade trädgården och inträde till den nygotiska kyrkan. Det finns också en restaurang där du kan köpa en rejäl lunch och en presentbutik för souvenirer. Efter detta besök utforskar du de vildare Connemara-regionerna och besöker Killary Fjord och upplever den starka skönheten i Connemaras dalar genom den dolda Lough Nafooey-rutten. Framme i Cong Village, kommer du att njuta av en 45 minuters paus för att inspektera ruinerna av Old Abbey och ta en promenad i Cong Woods, vandra på gatorna som gjorts känd genom Quiet Man filmen innan du återvänder till Galway vid ca 18:00
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Resplan
Kylemore Abbey, ett vackert Connemara slott, erbjuder mycket historia av romantik och tragedi, fängslande besökare som kliver på dess tröskel. Klostret är en vacker, nygotisk byggnad som byggdes 1868 av Mitchell Henry för sin fru. Det är nu hem för benediktinernunnorna, och här kan du njuta av deras utmärkta husmanskost medan du besöker klostret och de restaurerade muromgärdade trädgårdarna. Grunden och omgivande berg och sjöar är genomsyrade av rik irländsk historia, och du kan lära dig allt om detta på vår Connemara & Cong Tour. Klostret och godset är öppet året runt och inkluderar klostret, en gotisk kyrka, de muromgärdade trädgårdarna, en hantverksbutik, keramikstudio, restaurang och tesalonger, samt sjö- och skogspromenader.
Lough Corrib är den största sjön i Republiken Irland och den näst största på ön Irland (efter Lough Neagh). ( Den täcker 176 km2 )
Killary Harbour är Irlands enda sanna fjord och sträcker sig 16 km (10 miles) in från Atlanten.Den är extremt djup, över 45m i mitten. Detta erbjuder en mycket säker, skyddad ankarplats, på grund av djupet och bergen i söder och norr. Det är ett centrum för skaldjursodling, och strängar av rep som används för att odla musslor är synliga under stora delar av sin längd.
Endast en timmes bilresa från Westport ligger Cong en liten by i södra Mayo som är känd för sitt 1100-talskloster, det påkostade processionskorset i guld och silver från 1123, det magnifika Ashford Castle, byns kopplingar till Oscar Wilde och, populärast av allt, dess association till John Wayne-klassikern, The Quiet Man.
Ett magnifikt augustinskt kloster med anor från tidigt 1100-tal
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Vad som ingår
Resenärers betyg
Viktig information
- Servicedjur tillåtna
- Kollektivtrafiksalternativ finns i närheten
- Spädbarn måste sitta i knät på en vuxen
- Lämplig för alla fysiska konditionsnivåer
- Allmän parkering nära ( Q-Park Eyre Square , Q-Park Hynes Yard)
- Barn måste åtföljas av en vuxen
- Platser tilldelas inte
- Fungerar i alla väderförhållanden, vänligen klä dig lämpligt
Recensioner(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!
