• Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden - Kylemore Abbey, a beautiful Connemara castle, offers much history of romance and tragedy, captivating visitors who step upon its threshold.
  The Abbey is a beautiful, neo-gothic, building built-in 1868 by Mitchell Henry for his wife. It is now home to the Benedictine Nuns, and here you can enjoy their excellent home cooking while visiting the Abbey and the restored walled gardens. The grounds and surrounding mountains and lakes are steeped ina rich Irish history, and you can learn all about this on our Connemara & Cong Tour. The Abbey and estate are open all year round and include the Abbey, a Gothic Church, the walled gardens, a craft shop, pottery studio, restaurant and tea rooms, as well as the lake and woodland walks. Please note the Kylemore Abbey is closed every Tuesday and Wednesday on the dates 07.11.23-23.12.23 and 08.01.24-05.02.24.
• Lough Corrib - Lough Corrib is the largest lake within the Republic of Ireland and the second largest on the island of Ireland (after Lough Neagh). ( It covers 176 km² )
• Killary Fjord - Killary Harbour is Ireland’s only true fjord and extends 16km (10 miles) in from the Atlantic .It’s extremely deep, over 45m at its centre. This offers a very safe, sheltered anchorage, because of the depth and the mountains to the south and north. It is a centre for shellfish farming, and strings of ropes used to grow mussels are visible for much of its length.
• Cong - Only an hour’s drive from Westport, Cong is a small village in south Mayo famous for its 12th century abbey, the lavish gold and silver processional Cross of Cong from 1123, the magnificent Ashford Castle, the village’s links with Oscar Wilde and, most popularly, its association with the John Wayne classic movie, The Quiet Man.
• Royal Abbey of Cong - A magnificent Augustinian Abbey dating back to the early 12th century

• Professional Local Driver/Guide (English only)
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Live commentary on board

• Food and drinks
• Entrance Fee to Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden
• Gratuities
• Pickup from all locations ( except main departure point )

Starting from Galway at 10:00 AM, the fully guided tour of Connemara & Cong begins with a photo opportunity near the picturesque Inagh Valley. The main attraction is the captivating Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Gardens. The entrance fee for Kylemore Abbey is an additional €14 per person, payable in cash to the driver. This fee includes access to the Abbey, a shuttle bus to the walled gardens, and entry to the Neo Gothic Church. Visitors can also enjoy a hearty lunch at the on-site restaurant and browse for souvenirs at the gift shop. Following this visit, the tour continues through the rugged Connemara regions, stopping at Killary Fjord and exploring the stunning valleys of Connemara via the hidden Lough Nafooey route. Upon reaching Cong village, there is a 45-minute break to explore the ruins of the Old Abbey, stroll through Cong Woods, and wander the streets made famous by the movie “The Quiet Man” before returning to Galway around 6:00 PM.

• Public car park near ( Q-Park Eyre Square , Q-Park Hynes Yard)
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Seats are not assigned
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.