Stopped off at Alwee Caves, where you could go on an optional ($5) tour of really cool caves. Continued on to a town on the coast, where we had lunch (not included, but inexpensive). There were several resturants and shops there. Continued on to the cliffs of Moher. Absolutely breathtaking. Beautiful spot for pictures. We had about an hour to wander around. Then back to the bus. The bus stopped off at several other locations for pictures. Got back into Galway around 5pm, just in time to go to the pub!

Our tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable. He took us through the barren landscape of the Burren where we got to see limestone hills and unique formations.

Our stop at the Cliffs of Moher was definitely a highlight. The cliffs themselves were spectacular-1/2 mile deep and 5 miles long. The day we visited they were covered in a light mist, which gave them a true Irish feel. You could explore the O'Briens Tower Monument or choose how we did to walk the paths along the cliffs. You could hear the pounding of the waves below and watch the gulls circle above.

After a good length of time at the cliffs, it was off for lunch in Doolin. Doolin is the founding place of traditional Irish music and just a tiny little place. Other people in our tour ate at the pub but we chose to eat the lunch we had brought out at the picnic tables.

After lunch, we had a few more stops. One was at Aillwee Cave, a 2 million year old cave that once housed prehistoric bears. (Admission price is not included in the tour). The caves, which run under the Burren, are lined with stalagmites and boast a large waterfall inside.

On our way back towards Galway, we made a quick stop at Poulnabrone Portal Dolmen- an ancient stone tomb dating between 2000 - 2500 B.C.

I would definitely recommend a trip to the Cliffs of Moher and the surrounding area. With a guide you will get the insight and knowledge that helps you to appreciate the beauty of Ireland just a little bit more.