Cliffs of Moher Day
Trip - Tour Itinerary
We begin our Cliffs of Moher Tour heading south out of Galway city, and at the head of Galway Bay we'll come to the small town of Clarinbridge. It is famous in the gourmet world for its oysters and the Galway International Oyster Festival that draws a crowd of 10,000 people every year.
Dunguaire Castle
in Kinvara
Next we'll venture on to Kinvara, a picturesque coastal village nestled on the shores of Galway Bay, where we will see one of the finest castles in Galway, Dunguaire Castle. It was built in 1520 by the mighty Rory Mor O'Shaughnessy. Dunguaire Castle has witnessed sieges, warring clans and renowned literary figures. Its history lies at the heart of Ireland’s literary revival in the early 20th century with past inhabitants including Oliver St John Gogarty, George Bernard Shaw, W.B. Yeats and Lady Gregory.
The Poulnabrone Dolmen
We'll travel on to County Clare to the enchanting picturesque village of Ballyvaughan with it's dramatic backdrop of the historic Burren limestone landscape.
The Burren is rich with historical and archaeological sites like the Poulnabrone Dolmen, one of Ireland’s most iconic archaeological monuments, and the oldest dated megalithic monument in Ireland.
Corkscrew Hill in the heart of the Burren
Driving through Corkscrew Hill is quite an experience. The narrow road folds back on itself several times as it winds through the heart of the Burren, and on to Lisdoonvarna which is renowned for its thriving 165 year old matchmaking festival. We then move along to experience the incredible town of Doolin, home of traditional Irish music, where you can see the beauty, hear the music and meet the people.
The spectacularly scenic Cliffs of Moher
Arriving at the Cliffs of Moher, you will be struck by their enormity. The cliffs are 214m high at the highest point and run for 8 kilometres along the western seaboard of County Clare. The sheer height of the cliffs and the spectacular views are sure to leave a lasting impression. During your 2 hours stop, you can choose to Visit O’Brien’s Tower, which stands proudly on a headland off the cliffs, and enjoy amazing views of the Aran Islands and Galway Bay. The Burren & Cliffs of Moher was voted a UNESCO site in 2015
Bunratty Castle, a 15th century castle in Co. Clare
Possibility of stopping in Bunratty Castle, a 15th century castle in Co. Clare. Bunratty was restored to its former glory in 1954, furnished with a marvelous collection of 15th and 16th Century hand carved furnishings and tapestries. Bunratty Castle is famous for its medieval banquets, held twice nightly all year round and is an absolute must.
“Great experience. Pat Bolger was our driver on a recent visit to Ireland. Very professional, friendly and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend and will definitely use them again.”
Bill Pr
