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Majestic
Journey - Special Interest Walking Tours
A luxurious multi centre,
guided walk on The Dingle and Kerry Ways, staying in a wonderful selection
of manor houses, hotels and guesthouses in villages throughout Kerry.
We limit maximum number of participants on this Tour to 8 guests, and
groups are usually even smaller.
The southwest of Ireland, washed by the Gulf Stream, has a mild climate
- natives call it sub-tropical. This is reflected in the rich vegetation,
particularly the wild flowers and hedgerows, which contrasts with the
rugged, craggy coastline and inland mountains and lakes. This tour gives
an opportunity to explore the spectacular landscape (including its history
and archaeology) of two fingers projecting into the Atlantic Ocean -
the Dingle and Iveragh Peninsulas in Kerry, using legs of the waymarked
long-distance walking routes, The Dingle Way and The Kerry Way
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Traditional
Ireland
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Included
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Tour Dates:
June 14
June 28
July 19
Aug 23
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- Courtesy transfer
to and from Shannon Airport as per our schedule
- Seven nights
in Irish Tourist Board approved accommodations based on two
adults sharing with private baths*
- Full Irish breakfast
daily
- Six packed lunches
- Seven four course
gourmet dinners
- Notes
and maps
- Luggage
transfer
- Boat
trip to the Skelligs (Day 5)
- Jaunting
Car trip from Muckross House to Killarney (Day 6)
- Boat
trip through the Lakes of Killarney (Day 7)
- Transfers to
and from walks each day
- Expert local
guide
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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 details
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 in Dingle
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Dingle
is a harbour town, once fortified and seeped in history. Ryan's
Daughter was filmed in the area 30 years ago. The town also
is the gateway to the Gaeltacht, where Gaelic is the first language.
Overnight in Dingle (3 nights)
Options for afternoon: - Boat trip in Dingle Harbour
to see Fungi, the friendly dolphin.
Harbour walk to Hussey's Folly; Visit to Ocean World marine
centre; Stroll through historic Dingle and visit the numerous
craft shops, pubs and restaurants.
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Day
2 - The Dingle Way
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Gaeltacht walk from Ventry Harbour (site of an ancient battle
which folklore says lasted a year and a day), along the slopes
of Mount Eagle to dramatic Slea Head and Dunquin ("the
nearest parish to America"). Detour to visit Dunbeg pre-historic
fort and other archaeological sites. Visit local pottery. Coach
trip back to Dingle can include visits to early Christian sites
- Reask and Gallarus. Distance:
6 miles Ascent: 600 ft.
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Day
3 - Mount Brandon Area
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Coach trip through scenic Connor Pass. Return to Dingle by old
walking path over the Brandon Range through Mullaghaveal. This
may have been used as the route to the workhouse in famine times.
Distance: 3-7 miles Ascent: 825 ft.
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4 - Transfer/Beach Walk
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Coach transfer
along northern and southern shores of Dingle Bay and continuing
on the renowned coaching route, the Ring of Kerry to Sneem.
Mid-day break and walk on Rossbeigh Beach. Overnight in Portmagee
(2 nights) Distance: optional Ascent: none
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5 - Great Skellig Island
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We
take a boat trip to a World Heritage Site, the monastic island
of Sceilg Mhichíl, (Great Skellig Island), habited in
8th century by Irish monks. We pass the worlds largest Gannet
colony on Little Skellig island. Overnight Portmagee.
Alternative: If weather conditions are unsuitable we
will walk on Valentia island
Distance:
1.6km/1miles (steep) Ascent: 180m/600ft
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Day
6 - Killarney National Park (Half Day)
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Morning
- Transfer to Killarney. Visit the ruins of Muckross Friary
and Muckross House and gardens. Discover the unique flora and
fauna of the parkland; perhaps see some of the last remaining
Irish Red Deer. Lunch in the Muckross House Tea rooms. Transfer
into Killarney via jaunting car. Afternoon - free for shopping
and general sightseeing in Killarney. Evening - after dinner
enjoy an Irish Whiskey Tasting session followed by an evening
of traditional music in Molly Darcy's Pub. Overnight in Killarney.
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7 - Boat Trip through the Three Lakes of Killarney
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The boat trip
is by the traditional 12 passenger open wooden boats, and takes
approximately 2 hours. This is followed by a 6 mile walk through
the dramatically ice carved gorge of the Gap of Dunloe. Finish
the day with an Irish Coffee in Kate Kearney's Cottage. Other
non-walking options: Travel by boat and return the same
way to Killarney. Time to visit Ross Castle (15th Century, recently
restored), shopping in Killarney. After the boat trip get a
jarvey car and ride through the Gap of Dunloe. Farewell Dinner.
Overnight in Killarney
Distance:
6.5 miles / 11km Ascent: 640ft / 200m
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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 Airports.
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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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