Join a small-group expert-guided day through Connemara's rugged splendour — visiting the legendary Cong village (location of 'The Quiet Man') and the magnificent Kylemore Abbey — for guests who prefer a curated group dynamic with a master storyteller at the helm.
What to expect
The morning opens with a scenic sweep through the Inagh Valley, where twin loughs mirror the Twelve Bens mountain range in near-perfect stillness. Cong village, made famous by John Ford's 1952 film, is explored with colourful local context before lunch near the abbey. Kylemore Abbey reveals itself dramatically around a lake bend — its Victorian Gothic splendour set against a wooded mountainside feels almost unreal. The walled garden and intimate chapel are highlights not to rush.
Good to know
Departs from Galway city centre — a short taxi or walk from the cruise terminal. Kylemore Abbey entry (approx. EUR 15 per adult) is an additional ticket; book in advance at kylemoreabbey.com. Tour duration is approximately 8 hours; confirm all-aboard and select morning departures to leave adequate buffer.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Galway — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
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