Galway city, Galway Bay and Galway County occupy centre stage here in the West. Iconic images abound of Claddah rings, of Aran sweaters and Galway Hookers. This is the place to start - and end a journey through the West of Ireland.

From Galway Bay Hotel, overlooking the Atlantic, we can visit the Burren and the Cliffs of Moher to the south, travel into Connemara, to the north and sail out beyond Galway Bay towards the famous setting sun, into the Atlantic, to the Aran Islands.

Galway Bay Hotel is an award-winning 4 star property overlooking the fabled Galway Bay. It has played host to the famous, including the Clintons and the late Michael Jackson and, every year since it opened - Ulsterbus Tours Guests.
There is a large conservatory and deck to the front, taking full advantage of the view, a lounge area, pub, and state of the art leisure centre with a 15 metre pool, sauna and steam room and, a "Calmer Water" Health & Beauty Room. The restaurant has won many commendations including the interesting "Best Breakfast in Ireland" award and, on two recent occasions the coveted "Best Overall 4 star Hotel in Ireland" 2002 & 2005.
There are 153 en-suite bedrooms each with TV, direct-dial telephone, broadband internet access, trouser press, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities and Vi sprung beds for an exceptional sleep experience!

Our 6-day trip includes - a journey through Connemara calling at Roundstone and Clifden and travelling along the edge of Lough Inagh, between the Twelve Bens and the Maumturk Mountains to Recess and back to Galway.
We have a day in neighbouring Co Clare, driving through the Burren, with a stop at the spectacular Cliffs of Moher and, a never to-be forgotten day on Inishmore - the largest of the Aran Islands - with a full day free in Galway city.