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CELTIC JOURNEYS—ANCIENT & WILD IRELAND — 2022 September CELTIC JOURNEYS—ANCIENT & WILD IRELAND — 2022 September Limited to 14 participants. The ancient history of Ireland's east, the lush beauty and gardens of the south, the rugged and stunning mountain seascapes of the west coast of Ireland. We take you on roads where larger groups cannot travel. When we stay for two nights in a locale, you can choose to do something different or take a day off, that’s part of the beauty of our tours. Accommodation will be in unique Irish owned hotels. Call: 651 291 8003 Saturday 17 SEPT: Depart USA for Ireland Wednesday 21: Ballyvaughan - Valentia Island Following breakfast, depart Ballyvaughan through Sunday 18: Arrive Dublin & travel to the limestone region of the Burren to Caherconnell Ballyvaughan Stone Fort, a prehistoric ring fort and experience a Arrive Dublin Airport. After you clear immigration sheepdog demonstration. Continue south along the and customs, your driver/guide will be waiting to Clare coastline to Killimer and take the car ferry take you to west across the Irish midlands to across the Shannon to Tarbert in Co. Kerry. Clonmacnoise the 6th century monastic settlement On arrival the journey continues toward Killorglin, founded by St. Ciaran on the banks of the River renowned for its Puck Fair and out along the Ring Shannon. Later continue your journey west to the of Kerry as you make your way to Valentia Island village of Ballyvaughan overlooking the Atlantic for overnight with dinner at your hotel. Ocean and Galway Bay for check-in to your hotel. Time to relax before your welcome dinner. Thursday 22: Kerry Cliffs Leisurely breakfast at the hotel followed by a drive Monday 19: Inis Oirr along the Skellig Ring Scenic Drive, one of the best This morning travel to Doolin and take the ferry sections of the Ring of Kerry taking in awe inspiring across to the smallest of the Aran Islands—Inis Oirr. views of the Skellig Islands at every turn. We will Time to explore this small island at your leisure, make a stop in the picturesque village of Portmagee measuring approximately 3km by 2km it is easily and visit the Skellig Chocolate Factory before accessible on foot or by bike. Returning to the returning to Valentia Island for overnight and mainland enjoy the views of the Cliffs of Moher dinner. and after time in Doolin return to Ballyvaughan with dinner on your own this evening. DARK SKY RESERVE This area of Kerry is a designated as a Dark Sky Tuesday 20: Burren & Galway Reserve. A protected place of exceptional quality After breakfast, depart for the city of Galway for a with natural darkness that excludes light brief overview before partaking in a private foodie walking tour with a local Galway guide. This tasty pollution. The only Gold Tier Dark Sky Reserve walkabout will encompass lunch and historical in the Northern hemisphere and one of only aspects of the city. Later you will enjoy some free three in the world. time to explore on your own before returning to Experience a chance to see a night of sparkling Ballyvaughan for overnight. Evening at leisure to jewels among the mountains and crashing waves enjoy the pubs in Ballyvaughan. of Kerry with a guide during one of your evenings on Valentia Island. ANCIENT & WILD IRELAND continued— 2022 SEPTEMBER FRIDAY 23: Valentia Island to Tramore Sunday 25: Waterford to Malahide Departing after breakfast journey toward Killarney Depart Tramore after breakfast and travel east to and continue west to Fermoy as our route takes us New Ross and Ferrycarrig in Co. Wexford for a to the historic town of Lismore with the stunning unique experience exploring Irish history at the back drop of Lismore Castle magnificently situated Irish National Heritage Park. on the River Blackwater. In Lismore we will take a Continue through Wicklow to the lovely coastal guided walking tour with a local guide, which will village of Malahide located on the eastern coast- include the church begun in the 6th century by St. line and check-in to your hotel for overnight. Carthage. Continue past Dungarvan and on to the Farewell dinner this evening. coastal resort town of Tramore for overnight and dinner at your hotel. Monday 26: Dublin Airport to Home Depart for Dublin Airport and your return flight Saturday 24: Copper Coast & Waterford City to the US. Following breakfast it’s off to visit the beautiful Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens for a guided tour Your accommodations will be the following before making away along the stunning Geopark (or similar): Copper Coastline, an outdoor geological museum. Ballyvaughan: Hyland’s Hotel Later we will arrive in Waterford city and following Valentia Island: Royal Hotel a walking tour of the Viking Triangle you will have Waterford: Majestic Hotel Tramore free time to explore on your own and perhaps Dublin: Grand Hotel Malahide enjoy an early dinner before returning to Tramore for overnight, Call: 651 291 8003 Options available for extending your stay in Ireland. Celtic Journeys can help you plan your extension either to arrive early in Dublin and explore the capital city, or stay on following the tour and add a personalized self drive or chauffeur drive extension to your Ancient and Wild adventure. Cost: $2,795.00 per person sharing (Plus Air) Single Supplement $790.00 (singles very limited) Included in your trip: 8 Nights accommodation in rooms with private bathroom & full Irish breakfast each morning . evening dinners Entrance Fees: Caherconnell Stone Fort & Sheep Dog Demonstration Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens . Walking Tour of Viking Triangle in Waterford . Walking Tour of Lismore Irish National heritage Park . Guided Star Gazing . Walking Foodie Tour with lunch in Galway . Ferry to Inis Oirr . Shannon Ferry Transportation throughout with a professional driver/guide . Gratuities for driver/guide Not Included: International Airfare . Items of a personal nature (laundry, telephone, etc.,) .
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