Arlington, MA – Ciclismo Classico, a leading outfitter of cycling vacations around the globe, has unveiled an exciting week-long bike tour of the dramatic Western Coast of Ireland. In addition to biking down the breathtaking coastline of Connemara and County Galway with a local guide, guests will visit the stunning Cliffs of Moher and Old Dolmen, and experience seafood feasts, home-baked delicacies, a unique stay on Killary Harbor, and the nightly food-tapping pub culture. The maiden voyage on June 23, 2013 starts at $4,595 per person. Accommodations range from charming hotels to enchanting country inns. For more information, call 1.800.866.7314 or visit here.
"Our guests will find pure enchantment along the byways of Eire's fabled west counties,” said Lauren Hefferon, Founder of Ciclismo Classico. “The same lands that inspired the words of Yeats, Joyce and Behan and the music of the Clancy Brothers will put a song in their hearts as we roll along breathtaking landscapes through an ancient heritage.”
Starting from the unique limestone karst region known as The Burren, guests will weave down quiet country lanes, through quaint towns and villages steeped in rich Irish history and tradition. Visits to the Cliffs of Moher, Doolin, Inis Mòr, and Connemara are highlights of the tour, and a stay in the exciting and lively atmosphere of Galway, the culture capital of Ireland, will offer authentic insight into everything Irish.
“Over 70 million people worldwide claim Irish ancestry,” said Hefferon. “There is no better way to explore Ireland than by biking along the wild Atlantic Ocean, weaving through green fields dotted with sheep, and exploring quaint villages with a local guide, all while dancing to the beat of an Irish reel.”
Throughout 2013, Ireland is opening its arms to hundreds of thousands through clan gatherings, festivals, special sporting events, music and concerts taking place all across the country through a campaign called “The Gathering Ireland”. Communities throughout Ireland are showcasing and sharing the very best of Irish culture, tradition, business, sport, fighting spirit and the uniquely Irish sense of fun.