Western Ireland Tour Package
On the one-week Go West tour, you trace a path through the beautiful west of Ireland. Savor Connemara's Twelve Bens and uncover the castles of pirate clans. Marvel at Achill Island's Atlantic coastline and secluded beaches. Visit a clan chief's 15th Century castle and a medieval monastic complex.
In the Georgian town of Birr, find the great Victorian telescope, Leviathan, once largest in the world at the Birr Castle gardens. Unearth Irish revivalists who saved much of Ireland's traditions. Traverse drumlins to a passage tomb - perhaps the oldest celestial calendar.
Counties Visited: Kildare, Offaly, Laoise, Galway, Mayo, Westmeath, and Dublin
Roam through amazing western Ireland & discover its best kept secrets!
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Go West TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Discover Loughcrew megalithic cemetery and its passage tombs, older than the Egyptian pyramids and possibly the oldest celestial calendar in the world!
- The spectacular wild and mountainous landscape of Connemara and Galway
- The amazing Birr Castle and its gardens with Leviathan, the great Victorian telescope from the 1800s, once the largest in the world!
- Experience the influence of Ireland's literary force at Coole Park and its sublime autograph tree -- an epicenter of literary greatness
- Wonderful Westport -- enjoy two great nights of music and local characters in this small, colorful town on Ireland's west coast. On your free day, you can opt to hike to the top of Eire's holy peak, Croagh Patrick
- Gasp at the breathtaking coastline and beaches of Achill Island, a remote and culturally rich island
- Explore the incredible group of medieval structures of Kilmacduagh monastery
- Learn about Ireland's amazing culture, folklore, and history
- Enjoy the benefits of small groups travel with a max. of 14 people per tour.
- Stay in small towns in locally owned B&Bs, Guesthouses, and Hotels where a chance to mingle with the Irish is just steps away.
 Printable Go West
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Go West
2012 DATES andPRICES
- July 9 - 16
- September 10 - 17
The Go West tour is $2,049 (US) per person. Our upfront pricing has no hidden costs or excursion fees.
*** Reserve early and save!
Your tour price includes:
- One-week tour starting and ending on Tuesday in Dublin, Ireland
- Eight nights of B & B, Guesthouse-style accommodations
- Tasty Irish breakfasts
- All admissions into historical sites
- Seven days of touring in a comfortable mini-coach with your expert Irish guide
Your tour price does not include:
- Airfare to/from Dublin, Ireland
- Lunches and dinners
*** Combine Go West with the Go North tour and/or the Go South tours and s
ave $75!
Making RESERVATIONS
Our secure, online Reservations page
Call us at 1-888-220-7711 (USA) or
1-608-554-2221 (World/Skype) |
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