Magical Mayo
What's Included?
Sunday 28th June – Saturday 4th July 2026
We base our tour in Ballina, the largest town in Co. Mayo, on the banks of the River Moy. From here, explore the rugged landscape of the Wild Atlantic Way, the Wild Nephin National Park and the county’s rich historical heritage dating from prehistoric times to the present.
LookWhat's Included:
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Door to Door Service
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Our own courier service
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Luxury Traveller Coach with ‘First Class’ seating & legroom
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Return Ferry Crossings
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6 nights half board
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Outlined Excursions
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Strokestown National Famine Museum
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Visit to Ballycroy Visitors Centre
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Guide for full day excursion
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Introductory talk at Foxford Woollen Mill
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Visit to National Museum of Ireland – Country Life.
Not Included: All lunches
Your Hotel
4* Great National Hotel, Ballina
The Hotel Great National is a luxurious 4-star hotel on the Dublin road in Ballina Co Mayo, a few minutes’ drive from Ballina town. This contemporary 87 bedroomed hotel is in an excellent location for exploring Co Mayo and the Wild Atlantic Way. The hotel also offers a 20 metre swimming pool, fully equipped gymnasium & Spa.
Mobility Grade: 4 – Location reasonably level with isolated steps. Good access throughout for those with mobility issues. Lift to all floors.
Supplements:
Single Room: £185
Holiday Insurance: £92
(All prices are per person & are for the entire tour)
Even though passports are not needed to travel to Ireland, ferry companies request passengers to carry some form of PHOTO ID, which may be required for inspection.
Itinerary
Sunday |
We board our afternoon sailing to Ireland and then continue to the Bloomfield House Hotel in Mullingar for our dinner and our overnight stay. |
Monday |
We continue the onward journey to Ballina, with a stop at the National Famine Museum at Strokestown, signifying a tragic but fascinating chapter of Irish history. We arrive at the Great National Hotel for our 4-night stay during the afternoon. |
Tuesday |
We visit the Georgian town of Westport before relishing some of Mayo's most spectacular scenery. Head to Mulranny, perched on the Wild Atlantic Way; up to Corraun with dramatic views across to Achill Island. We loop back to Mulranny and the Claggan Mountain Coastal Trail for a visit to Ballycroy Visitors Centre and the unspoilt wilderness of Wild Nephin National Park. |
Wednesday |
Today we join a local coach where our guide for the day brings the heritage of Co. Mayo to life. See the Killala Roundtower and the remarkable Céide Fields overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Visit Belmullet, along the impressive coast with sandy beaches before heading back to Ballina via Bangor Erris, on the banks of the Owenmore River. |
Thursday |
Today we visit Foxford Woollen Mill, founded in 1892 by an Irish nun, with an introduction to a century of manufacturing and craftsmanship. Take time to browse before visiting the National Museum of Ireland. Here, immerse yourself in Ireland's rural past but recent way of life and the Victorian Gothic mansion which overlooks gardens and parkland. |
Friday |
We travel to Dublin with an afternoon at leisure before continuing to the Clayton Hotel Leopardstown for dinner and our overnight stay. |
Saturday |
Breakfast today is included on board our return Irish Ferries sailing to Holyhead then we continue homeward. |
Departure dates
| Date | Duration | From price | Book now | Call back | Favourites |
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| 28 Jun 2026 | 7 Days | £1249.00 | Full | — | ★ |
Pick up points
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| Name | Address |
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| Henley in Arden Depot |
Park & Ride, Johnsons Depot
Liveridge House Liveridge Hill, Henley in Arden |
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