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Kerry
Saints and Scholars |
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CKW |
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Multi-centred
guided walk based on The Kerry Way
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(most) & on day 3.
Moderate walks of 6-12 miles (10 –
20km) per day with gradual ascents
of up to 350m/1,150ft (except day 3). |
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We walk routes which
have existed from time immemorial in
the
footsteps of the early Irish saints. Visit
landmark spiritual sites from
pagan times. Relax and unwind along the
wild Atlantic coastline,
renewing your spirit on this cultural experience
of a lifetime.
The Kerry Way, a low-level walking route,
uses the old droving paths
and coach roads of the Iveragh Peninsula
to create a spiritual
journey through history and folklore. Spectacular
views, combined
with rare flora and fauna, geology and
bird watching will be
appreciated by all, whether amateur or
enthusiast. With an
experienced local guide at hand and luggage
transfer taken care of,
all you have to do is walk tall and enjoy
a unique Irish experience.
• The Kerry Way Walking Route– walking through history
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Spectacular coastal walks – along Dingle Bay, Kenmare Bay &Derrynane
Beach
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Boat trip to World Heritage site, Great Skellig Island (habited 8th C)
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Killarney National Park – Innisfallen Island & Abbey (6th - 12th
century) , Muckross Friary (15th century), Muckross House (19th
century) and Gardens, habitat of the native Irish Red Deer.
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Staigue Stone Fort (circa 1,000 BC)
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Irish music, song and dance
18.30 Arrival and welcome briefing.
Overnight Glenbeigh area (2 nights)
The first day’s walking takes you on the early Christian
route and
medieval coaching road from Glenbeigh to Kells with detours
to
view archaeological artefacts such as the 4,000 year old
Rock Art and
Ogham stones of Drung Hill, with spectacular views across
Dingle
Bay and out to the Atlantic Ocean.
Views of the Atlantic Ocean and Dingle Bay are enlarged
on a
mountain walk. Knocknadobar (Cnoc na dTobar, the hill of
the
wells) was a pagan mountain. Now you can follow the Stations
of
the Cross to the Canon’s Cross near the summit. Transfer
along the
Ring of Kerry to the village of Caherdaniel. Overnight
Caherdaniel
(3 nights).
The pilgrim theme is continued as we take a boat trip to
a World
Heritage Site, the monastic island of Sceilg Mhichíl,
dedicated like so
many other isolated hermitages to Saint Michael. We pass
the
international gannetry of the Little Skellig.
Note: We have not included the price of visiting the Skelligs
as this is
a weather dependent trip. There will be a charge of €35
per person
for the trip.
You can enjoy a choice of walks - on the Blue Flag Derrynane
Beach,
through Derrynane National Park or the gardens of Derrynane
House. A longer walk on a Mass/Smugglers Path allows views
from a
higher level, as you return to Caherdaniel on the butter
road leg of
the Kerry Way.
Day 6 The Kerry Way (Caherdaniel to Staigue Fort)
You return to walking the old coach road, continuation
of the butter
route, linking the picturesque villages of Caherdaniel
and Sneem.
There are spectacular views across the island-studded Kenmare
Bay
to the Beara peninsula. Pick-up at the pre-historic stone
fort of
Staigue (circa 1,000 BC). Transfer along the Ring of Kerry
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overnight in Killarney (2 nights). Enjoy some shopping
time and a
free evening.
A variety of experiences await you on your final day. A
walk on Ross
Island introduces you to copper mining dating from prehistory.
A
short boat trip to Innisfallen Island allows exploration
of its monastic
ruins. The boat drops us near 15th century Muckross Friary,
to be
explored before a short walk on the Kerry Way to the 19th
century
Muckross House, its Gardens and Tea Shop. Overnight in
Killarney.
Farewell Dinner.
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€825
per person sharing (US$1172 / Stg£569
approx.)
€189
for the week
( Please see booking information)
• Courtesy transfer from/to Kerry & Shannon Airports on Saturdays
( see booking information).
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7 nights B&B (3 star hotel for 3 nights and quality guesthouses
with ensuite facilities for the remainder).
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7 full Irish breakfasts
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7 packed lunches.
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6 dinners.
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Trained local guide throughout.
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Luggage transfers.
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Boat Trip to Innisfallen island (Day 7)
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Go Ireland operate complimentary transfers
on Saturdays from 8 April - 21
October.
Shannon Airport at 11.00 and 16.00 on Saturdays
from the information point in the arrivals
hall. Return transfer arrives at Shannon
airport at 11.00 on Saturdays.
Kerry airport between 08.00 and 18.00 Hrs.
Return transfer to Kerry airport available
between 08.00 and 18.00 Hrs on Saturdays.
Clients who cannot make these transfer
times should make their own way to the
accommodation.
We can arrange private taxi
transfers from the airport (at clients'
own expense).
See Taxi prices here |
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