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A family trip through moorlands and cliffs Ireland in the open air
Ireland - Dublin - Clare - Connemara
100% customisable travel idea
Ireland - Dublin - Clare - Connemara
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Private transfer on arrival to leafy St Stephen’s Green in the centre of the capital. Two-night stay in one of the Georgian-style town houses, which offer excellent hotel accommodation. Inside, blue-green is the dominant colour, with touches of bronze, old gold and deep warm brown. There's a sense of romanticism in the air, and the furnishings are reminiscent of the 19th century. The rooms are comfortable, bright and well equipped, and have both the elegance and the welcoming feel that so often characterises Irish interiors. Breakfast is served in a lovely dining room. And the bar is the perfect place to look back at your day over a refreshing drink.
Not to be missed - a stroll through the old Temple Bar quarter; step inside the two major Anglican churches, Christ Church and St Patrick’s Cathedral; admire the illuminated pages of the Book of Kells at Trinity College - the Long Room looks like something straight out of a Harry Potter book; enjoy a picnic on the lawns of St Stephen’s Green; shop for tweed and knitwear at the Kilkenny Centre; pick up a copy of "Ulysses" at Hodges Figgis; cycle along the Liffey, stopping at the Ha’penny Bridge, the city’s first pedestrian bridge, completed in 1816, and for a change from Guinness, sip a craft beer at the Porterhouse pub - a favourite with craft beer enthusiasts.
Optional - a private tour of Dublin with a French speaking guide.
Pick up your rental car and drive to Letterfrack, the gateway to Connemara National Park. Along the way, you might like to stop off at another Irish capital - Galway, the festival city. Traditional music echoes through the narrow medieval streets, interrupted only by the sound of visitors' hurried footsteps on the cobblestones.
On arrival in Letterfrack, you'll settle in for three nights at an accommodation on the shores of Ballinakill Bay. The building blends beautifully into its surroundings, a private 74-acre (30-hectare) estate: ivy climbs quietly over the brick façade, and the veranda windows let in the light and the green of the world outside. The interiors are slightly kitsch, and wonderfully welcoming - especially when your look out onto to the wild coastline outside. In the restaurant, the chefs showcase local produce of course: Connemara mountain lamb, line-caught mackerel and Cleggan Bay crab.
Letterfrack is an excellent base for exploring the surrounding area. The village isn't only the gateway to Connemara National Park: it's just ten minutes away from the stunning Kylemore Abbey with its neo-Gothic church and Victorian gardens, as well as close to the Sky Road, considered to be one of the most scenic routes in the country, and not far from Killary, Ireland’s only fjord. Plenty of things to help you plan an exciting family itinerary!
In your itinerary - watching sheepdogs at work in Connemara. The third generation to occupy the site, Joe Joyce, enthusiastically took over the family sheep farm, where his wife Mary Ann, together with his loyal team of border collies are always on hand to help. At a private demonstration, both adults and children will be astounded by the intelligence and agility of these dogs as they herd the sheep. Joe's passion for his work is contagious, and the little lambs' hesitant steps will be sure to melt more than a few hearts.
Optional - Connemara deer viewing safari.
Drive to County Clare. Two-night stay not far from the Atlantic coast. Each of the rooms at your hotel is unique, the work of a team of Irish designers. They're all spacious and tastefully decorated, using locally made fabrics and furniture. Throughout the hotel, the designers have cleverly brought the outside in, and the sea views are breathtaking, constantly changing as the hours go by. The hotel also proudly showcases its heritage in its dining options, preparing dishes that use fresh ingredients, and serving excellent beer. In the pub, you’ll find a collection of objects that tell the story of the hotel. Nearby: the Cliffs of Moher, Loop Head Peninsula, the Burren, and the Aran Islands - plenty of interesting places to fill your days.
In your itinerary - a day cycling on Inishmore at your own pace. Cycling is an excellent way to explore the largest of the Aran Islands in Galway Bay. Against the background of the sweeping waves of the North Atlantic, Inishmore, with its high, dark cliffs offers visitors a timeless experience. You'll love wandering along the paths lined by dry stone walls that define the small plots of land as well as offering protection from the wind, salt and seaweed from the ocean. The local inhabitants are families that have seen generations of fishermen, and it's easy to adopt their slow pace of life. A walk on Inishmore to visit the island’s archaeological sites, such as the Neolithic fort of Dun Aengus and Ireland’s oldest monastery is also a journey back in time.
Drive to Dublin Airport, return your rental car and take your international flight home.
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