SUNDAY:
From local joining points we travel north to our overnight stop.
MONDAY:
We take the early morning ferry from Holyhead to Dublin before making our way to Roscommon and the Abbey Hotel for five nights.
TUESDAY:
A day at leisure to discover the local area.
WEDNESDAY:
Today we head to the famous city of Galway, a wonderful mix of colour, culture and character, of twisting lanes, a uniquely shaped cathedral and impressive
Spanish arch, all captivating the charm of Ireland.
THURSDAY:
This morning we visit Strokestown Park House and the National Famine Museum. Strokestown was home to the first landlord to be assassinated during the height of the Great Famine of Ireland in 1847. Today the house is a time capsule, unchanged from 19th century and the museum narrates one of the most destructive episodes in Ireland’s history. We continue to the riverside town of Carrickon-Shannon, steeped in history at the gateway to Ireland’s Lakelands.
FRIDAY:
This morning we take the Irish rail network and head to the pretty resort of Westport on the wild Atlantic coast. From here we re-join our coach and skirt Killary Harbour – Ireland’s only fjord – and the grounds of Kylemore Abbey as we pass through the remote, yet wonderful Connemara National Park.
SATURDAY:
This morning we leave Roscommon and make our way into Dublin for some free time before we board the afternoon ferry to Holyhead and onward to our overnight hotel.
SUNDAY:
After a wonderful holiday it’s time to return for home.
Excursion Choices
We're experts in creating independent tailor-made tours with bespoke excursions and experiences customised to your group’s needs. Excursions available in this area include:
- ✓ Blasket Island
- ✓ Killarney
- ✓ Ross Castle
- ✓ Muckross House
- ✓ Muckross Abbey
- ✓ Stone Steps at Torc
- ✓ Cliffs of Moher
- ✓ Arran Islands
- ✓ Beara Peninsula
- ✓ Skellig Michael (UNESCO)
- ✓ Cork
- ✓ Galway
If the place you wish to visit is not listed above, just let us know and we will be happy add it into your holiday.
Tailor-Made Group Holidays
Here at just for groups! we have over forty years experience creating bespoke holidays for group organisations, both large and small. We come highly recommended as being the company of choice for hundreds of groups, including U3A, NT, Kentara, S&SC’s, RHS, RSA’s, DFAS, Probus, the WI, plus various bowls and dance clubs. So, No matter what type of group holiday you are planning, we can tailor-make the perfect holiday for you.
Hotels for Group Holidays
Our expert sales advisors work closely with a large selection of accommodation providers to suit all budgets, and group sizes, so whether you are looking for a budget friendly option, a boutique hotel or want to treat yourselves to a 5* spa experience, we can accommodate and tailor-make your holiday with the perfect hotel. For all your group holidays and events the ‘award winning’ just for groups! team are here to help. All aspects of our tours can be adapted to suit the specific needs of your group.
Group Holiday Tour Managers
Don't know the area that well? Add a passionate and knowledgeable Tour Manager to your group tour. They are famous for going the extra mile to make sure your group holiday is as good as it can get and are on hand to ensure your group’s comfort and enjoyment, from organising activities, guiding around the local area, and helping out when needed. They are the best in the business and have the ability to turn a great time into a truly magical and memorable group holiday experience.
Group Holiday Destinations
Not found what you want from this sample tour? Check out some of our most popular group itineraries, from traditional seaside holidays to city breaks, and from nostalgic train rides to leisurely cruises, both by river and sea, the world is your oyster. We can cater for specialist holidays too. From our ever-popular tours dedicated to single holidaymakers, to rambling, antiques, theatre trips, Warner Leisure Hotel breaks and so much more.