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Celtic
Experience - Special Interest Walking Tours
This itinerary is unique
- Easy, gentle walking in some of the most spectacular scenery in South
West Ireland, combined with some fascinating and fun activities. We
are talking about a Whiskey Tasting Evening, Irish Music, Traditional
Horse Drawn Carriages, Castles and Stately Homes, Horseriding and Water
Divining learning to play the ancient Irish drum the Bohdran, Irish
Set Dancing and Island Walks or Cycles.
All this and more is
combined wiht traditional Irish hospitality, good food and friendly
people to make this an unforgettabel week, ideal for people seeking
a real Irish experience.
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Traditional
Ireland
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Included
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Tour Dates:
May
17
June 7, 21
July 5, 26
Aug 9, 30
Sept 20
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- Courtesy transfer
to and from Kerry Shannon Airports as per our schedule.
- Seven nights
in Irish Tourist Board approved guesthouse based on two adults
sharing with en-suite facilities*
- Full Irish breakfast
daily
- Five packed
lunches
- Six dinners
- 4 in your guesthouse and 2 in local restaurants
- Irish Whiskey
Tasting Session and Traditional Irish music night
- Entrance to
Muckross House and Muckross Traditional Farms
- Traditional
Jaunting Car ride through Killarney National Park
- Tour of Ross
Castle
- Hedge Maze,
Crazy Golft in Glenbeigh - horseriding is 15 Euro's extra per
person payable directly on the day.
- Water Divining
- Bohdran Session
- Traditional
Set Dancing and Music Session in Caherciveen
- Bike Hire for
Day 6
- Return Ferry
Crossing to Valentia
- Transfers to
and from walks each day
- Experienced
local guide throughout itinerary
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Note:
Any queries please ask at time of booking.
Insurance:
Please note that insurance is required on walking tours. Please
ask booking agent for detail.
Double Occupancy:
All prices based on two people sharing a room. Single rooms
available at a supplement
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| ITINERARY |
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Day
1 - Arrival
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Optional
airport transfer from Shannon or Kerry airports. Dinner and
welcome briefing with guide at guesthouse in Killarney
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Day
2 - Muckross,
the Killarney National Park and the World of Irish Whiskey
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A
gentle walk through Killarney National Park allows you to experience
the stunning lake and mountain scenery as well as the historical
aspect of the Park, with a visit of 19th century Muckross House,
the Gardens, the Traditional Farms- where guests walk back in
time to a working 1930's farm - and 15th century Muckross Abbey.
Off to a traditional Irish pub for a celebration of two ancient
Irish traditions - Whiskey and Music! Distance: 10km/6miles
Ascent: None
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Day
3 - Ross
Castle and Killarney Town
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Jaunting car trip to Ross Castle and your morning walk takes you
for a visit of 15th century Ross Castle, majestically set on the
shores of the Killarney Lakes. Afterwards we follow the old mining
and historical trail along Ross Island, with spectacular views
over the lakes and Innisfallen Island. The afternoon and evening
are free for guests to make the most of Killarney town for sightseeing,
or a boat trip, shopping, and the many pubs and restaurants of
this famous town. Distance: 6.5km/4 miles Ascent: None
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Day
4 - Glenbeigh
and the Majestic Atlantic Ocean
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Transfer
along the famous Ring of Kerry route to Glenbeigh. A short morning's
walk will take you through National Parks to the beautiful Torc
Waterfall. Then a short trip to Killorglin, home of Puck Fair.
The afternoon offers a variety of options: horse riding along
the beach (suitable for beginners - additional cost), the challenge
of an old fashioned hedge maze and an option to play crazy golf,
a swim on Rossbeigh Beach or a guided walk up Ross-Behy Hill (250m).
Lunch with panoramic views on the top of Rossbehy hill (250m)
and a choice of horse riding or walking Rossbeigh beach.Continue
along the Ring of Kerry route to Caherciveen for dinner and overnight
in your family run guesthouse. Distance: 8km/5miles Ascent
None
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Day
5 - On the Quest for Divine Water and night walk to prehistoric
Ring Fort
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Today's
programme is certainly one with a difference! In the morning,
you will be joined by a water diviner, who will show you the ancient
art of water divining and take you to an old Irish Holy Well and
ancient Irish sites to practice your newly acquired skills. Walk
to the beautiful Bray Head on Valentia Island for lunch with superb
views of the Skellig Islands. Continue to St Finians Bay and a
visit to a chocolate factory! After dinner in your guesthouse,
we invite you to a magical evening walk - walk in the stillness
of late evening to a prehistoric Ring Fort. To those legends of
Celtic battles and lost loves, we add one final extraordinary
note - an Irish harp. Your walk will be recompensed with the magical
sounds of an Irish harpist waiting for you in the stillness of
the Ring Fort (weather permitting). Simply unforgettable.
Distance: 5 km/3 miles Ascent: 12m/370ft Evening Walk: Easy
Ascent: None
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Day
6 - Irish
Art and Music
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A
short drive to Caherdaniel, Derrynane National Park and beach
home of Daniel O'Connell, the liberator. Walk along the mass path
with beautiful views on the beaches, visit a 12th Century abbey
on Abbey Island. Walk the blue flag Derrynane beach, visit Daniel
O'Connell home and gardens or perhaps even a swim. Picnic lunch
on beach or Island. In the afternoon, learn to play the ancient
Irish drum - the Bohdran - in a friendly and informal session
with our Master Bohdran player. After dinner in your guesthouse,
back to the pub where we invite you to meet the locals, join in
(or just clap along) to a traditional set dancing session - and
maybe practice beating those Bodhrans! Distance: 5km/3miles
Ascent: 40m/133ft
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Day
7 - Valentia
Island
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Today you have a cycle around Valentia Island. A short ferry ride
will take you to this small island, rich in wild and marine life,
standing stones, sub-tropical flora and which was also the location
for the first transatlantic cable. Visit Knightstown and Valentia
grotto and slate quarry and enjoy cycling the quiet peaceful roads
of Valentia. Cyclists may opt to cycle all around the island (approx.
25 km/16 miles) and discover the many standing and Ogham stones
dotted all around the island. Farewell Dinner: your final dinner
will be in an excellent restaurant in Caherciveen, where seafood
and modern Irish cuisine await you. Distance: 10.5km/ 6.5miles
Ascent: 80m/266ft
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Day
8 - Departure
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After
your final breakfast in your guesthouse you may opt for a complimentary
transfer to either Shannon or Kerry Airport.
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Note: We
reserve the right to alter this itinerary due to weather conditions
or the walking ability of each group.
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