Private tour in Galway Derek S

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Base cost of tour
  • $ 824 USD

Mystical Ireland: Achill Island, Cong and Westport

Tour #861701
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Pricing Details
Base cost of tour

up to 3 people

10 hours

Private transportation

Party Size:

1

Overview of your Galway tour:

Ireland is known as the island of saints and scholars, however, Celtic spirituality goes much deeper than that as you will discover. On this journey to the sacred sites of Ireland, you will. . . You will visit Cong, home to Gaelic high Kings the reputed location of the mythical Battle of Moytura, the original origin myth of how Ireland was first populated Wander around the quaint village of Cong, the location for the movie The Quiet Man Visit Ballintubber Abbey, the starting point for the ancient Tochar Phadraig, and follow in the footsteps of Saint Patrick Or you delve into Ireland's folklore and folklife tradition at the Museum of Country Life. Visit the picturesque town Westport and see dramatic views of The Reek ( Ireland's Holy Mountain). Discover Achill Island and visit Keem Beach, the location for the Banshees of Inisherin View the Highest Cliffs in Ireland, Croaghaun mountain Wander amidst the ruins of the Deserted Famine Village and discover more about this sorrowful time in Ireland's past

Your Galway tour itinerary

Depart Galway City 8.00 am Explore Cong Abbey and the idyllic village of Cong, Co. Mayo. The location for the John Ford film, The Quiet Man, and the setting beautiful grounds of Ashford Castle. Visit Ballintubber Abbey, on the Togher Padraig Visit Westport, voted Ireland's most beautiful town with an option to visit Wesport House. View Ireland's holy mountain, Croagh Patrick and discover how Patrick came to Ireland, escaped, and why this mountain is so special in his mission to convert the Irish to Christianity. Arrive on Achill Island and view the awesome Cliffs Explore the Deserted Famine Village. Delve into over 5, 000 years of history and the assisted migration scheme that operated here in the 19th century. Visit Keem Beach, the location for the movie, The Banshee of Inisherin. View Croaghaun, at 2300ft, Ireland's highest cliffs and the second highest in Europe Visit, Dugort the location of the infamous Achill Mission, and discover what a souper was

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Transportation Details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Sedan

Luxury 5 seater sedan with AC

What's included
  • Private Guide
  • Private Transportation
What's extra
  • Other: Personal expenses.
  • Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Galway, County Galway, Ireland

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Other details
Tour categories

Nature Wildlife And Safaris

History

Day Trip

City Highlights

Languages
Fluent

English

Activity level
Light
Accessibility

wheelchair Accessible

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    Duration:

    10 hours

    Transportation:

    Private transportation

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