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Package overview

Discover the unspoilt scenery and the rugged beauty of the most scenic part of Ireland. The Southwest corner of Ireland is a truly stunning place boasting a vast array of picturesque coastal landscapes, stunning scenery and charming towns and villages. Staying at the Westlodge Hotel in the charming harbour town of Bantry in West Cork, one of the most picturesque parts of Ireland. Located along the renowned Wild Atlantic Way touring route and is the perfect base from which to explore these stunning lands. Enjoy some free time in Bantry, take a boat trip to the unique island – Garnish Island that much be seen to be believed. Also visit Mizen Head and the Signal Station, Bantry House and Gardens, Glengariff, Kenmare and tour the Beara Peninsula.

Included in this package

Luxury coach travel from Coleraine, Ballymoney, Cloughmills, Ballymena, Dunsilly, Belfast, Banbridge and Newry
4 nights’ accommodation in the 4* Westlodge Hotel, Bantry
Breakfast and evening meals
Entertainment on one night in hotel
Free time in Bantry
Entrance to Bantry House and Gardens
Visit to Glengarriff, Kenmare and Garnish Island
Tour the Beara Peninsula
Visit Mizen Head and the Mizen Signal Station
Free use of hotel leisure facilities
Services of an experienced tour manager

NOT included in this package

Single Supplement – per person – €200
Travel insurance Adult €18.00 / Child €9.00
A Client Protection Bond of 3% is not included and will be added on to the total gross price of a booking. This Bond protects our clients in the event of supplier business failure. All bookings and transactions are subject to this charge.

Additional info

Times to be advised closer to the date.

**Please note itinerary is subject to change**

**It is the responsibility of each person to be on time for all coach connections, coaches will not wait for latecomers**

Accomodation

Westlodge Hotel

The Westlodge Hotel is situated on the edge of the beautiful town of Bantry in the heart of West Cork. Hotel facilities include a superb Health & Leisure Centre, extensive children’s activities, indoor and outdoor sports, fully licensed restaurant and bar. All bedrooms consist of ensuite facilities, direct dial telephone, TV with multichannel, tea/coffee making facilities and hairdryer.

Itinerary

DAY 1

Meet your coach at your selected departure point and settle in for a scenic journey south. Enjoy comfort stops along the way before arriving in the late afternoon at the Westlodge Hotel, Bantry – your home for the next four nights. Take some time to relax, explore the hotel’s beautiful surroundings, or unwind in the leisure centre before dinner.

DAY 2

After breakfast (departure time confirmed by your Tour Manager), travel to the charming village of Glengarriff, where ocean, river, and ancient oak forest converge. From here, enjoy a scenic boat trip across Bantry Bay to the renowned Garnish Island – famous for its Italian-style gardens and rare plants, thriving thanks to the area’s unique microclimate. Later, visit the elegant heritage town of Kenmare, beautifully situated at the head of Kenmare Bay, before returning to your hotel for the evening.

DAY 3 -

Following breakfast, join your coach for a full-day guided tour of the spectacular Beara Peninsula. Jutting into the Atlantic, Beara offers some of Ireland’s most dramatic and unspoiled scenery – from rugged coastlines and sweeping valleys to mystical stone circles and quaint fishing villages. In the afternoon, return to Bantry for free time to explore the town’s shops, waterfront, or local cafés before heading back to the hotel to relax ahead of dinner.

DAY 4 -

After breakfast, set off to explore the stunning Kilmore Peninsula, travelling toward the iconic Mizen Head – Ireland’s most southwesterly point. Experience the thrill of crossing the suspension footbridge high above the Atlantic gorge, and visit the award-winning Mizen Signal Station, a former lighthouse keeper’s station with breathtaking sea views. Enjoy lunch in the scenic coastal village of Schull, set beneath Mount Gabriel, then continue to the magnificent Bantry House & Gardens – an 18th-century stately home overlooking Bantry Bay. Return to your hotel for your final evening in West Cork.

DAY 5 -

After breakfast and check-out (departure time confirmed by your Tour Manager), board your coach for the return journey home. Comfort stops will be made en-route as you reflect on your memorable West Cork adventure.