The hauntingly beautiful Connemara Region awaits you. Also nearby are Galway Cathedral, the Spanish Arch and Eyre Square. Christopher Columbus reputedly worshipped in this church in 1477. Other sites in Galway include Ireland’s largest medieval parish church, the Collegiate Church of St Nicholas of Myra dating back to 1320.
With its street entertainers and traditional pubs with great music, Galway and in particular, the Quays area of the city centre will enthrall you particularly in the evening time. On to Galway, the ‘City of the Tribes’, also known as Ireland’s Cultural and festival capital. A slight detour at Moate just before the town of Athlone will bring you to the Ancient Monastic Settlement of Clonmacnoise.Īn early Christian site founded by Saint Ciaran in the 6 th century on the banks of the River Shannon, the site includes the ruins of a cathedral, eight churches (10 th -13 th century), two round towers, three high crosses and large collection of early Christian grave slabs.
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Also close by is the Hill of Tara, said to be the seat of the ancient high Kings of Ireland and of course Trim Castle, the setting for the Mel Gibson movie ‘Braveheart’. The magnificent entrance slab - 'one of the most famous stones in the entire repertory of megalithic art' - is especially satisfying, the confidently executed spiral and lozenge motifs still crisply defined after 5,000 years. One of the great wonders of the ancient world, Newgrange is older than Stonehenge, Mycenae or even the Pyramids of Egypt. Just north of Dublin, you will find Ireland's most visited attraction, the megalithic tombs in Newgrange. Unlimited Services of Experienced Ireland Based Travel Planner.Our Renowned Customized Sightseeing Guide.
24/7 Local Telephone Support During Your Trip.Accommodation in rooms with Private Bathroom Facilities.Of course you may find time to have a pint in the Guinness Storehouse or watch the comings and goings of the city over a coffee in Dublin’s Temple Bar area.
Your final night will be spent in Dublin where you can continue your sightseeing, taking in such historic places as Trinity College where the Book of Kells exhibition can be found, the fascinating Christchurch Cathedral or Kilmainham Gaol to name but a few. In your six day tour you will have the chance to navigate the ancient tombs of Newgrange or Knowth, to climb the steps of the ancient cathedral at Clonmacnoise or even take an unforgettable boat trip to one of the unspoilt Aran Islands! Your vacation will take you from the bustling city of Dublin to Galway which is commonly referred to as the festival capital of Ireland and City of Tribes! From Galway your journey will take you to charming Kerry with its rugged coastline and soul captivating coastal views.īefore you leave you will experience the ‘Marble City’ of Kilkenny, so called because of the local black marble-like limestone that colours many of the buildings in the city. By far our most popular Ireland vacation, the Best of Ireland tour allows you to appreciate Ireland’s best attractions and most scenic locations in the shortest amount of time.
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