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Killarney: Meet passionate restaurant owners John and Freda at their beautiful guesthouse in Killarney, where youโll hear more about their farm-to-table concept, while enjoying a delicious meal made from fresh ingredients sourced within a five mile radius. John and Freda have a policy that all food is sourced locally from farms and the coach of the Emerald Isle. On the farm they also grow and harvest all their own fruit and veg. They educate their visitors about sustainable consumption and the benefits of eating fresh homegrown produce. This experience advances UN Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption & Production.
Meals
5 Dinner (D) 11 Breakfast (B) Dublin: Join your Travel Director for a warm and friendly dinner, an opportunity to get to know each other over a meal. Ballygally: The Irish call it โcraicโ - the warm feeling resulting from the confluence of music, drink, good food, laughter, and conversation. And after circumnavigating the Emerald Isle, thereโs bound to be a fair share of craic at your grand finale Celebration Dinner. Slรกinte!
Accommodation
Handpicked 4 & 5 star hotels in great locations
Guide
Cork: Irelandโs second city - "Rebel Cork" dates back to the 7th century. Your Travel Director will show you the Grand Parade and South Mall, along with City Hall and the Opera House on an insightful orientation tour encompassing the development of the religious settlement of St. Finbarr, to Viking raiding and settlement, to the creation of the Norman city and Merchant Princes. Youโll love learning the tales and history of this port city and enjoy hearing the lilt of the Cork accent. Ballygally: Explore this seaside town with your Travel Director. Cliffs of Moher: Towering cliffs and the dramatic sea, the Cliffs of Moher has inspired countless travellers. Visit the Exhibition Centre and look out over the Wild Atlantic Way from these majestic cliffs that rise over 700 feet high. Gain insights from your Travel Director into the cliffsโ geology, history and the species that find sanctuary in its nooks and crannies.
Others
Choose between two carefully selected activities Killarney: Explore the scenery of Killarney National Park on a horse-drawn jaunting car with the local jarveys. Killarney: Join a gentle hike with a nature guide in Killarney National Park and admire stunning mountains, lakes, woods and waterfalls. Stroll along the lake shore and past the impressive 15th Century Ross Castle and the famous Muckross Estate, a charming 19th Century mansion and grounds. Alternatively, enjoy a memorable ride on a horse-drawn jaunting car with the local jarveys. Dublin: A stunning combination of cobblestone walkways, emerald-green lawns and 18th-century architectural gems, Trinity College is one of Europeโs elite universities and counts poet Oscar Wilde among its alumni. See the enchanting college campus and discover insights into its impressive history. Enjoy access to view the famous Book of Kells, an exquisite manuscript of the four gospels of the Christian New Testament, renowned for the intricacy, detail and majesty of the illustrations. Kildare: Horse racing is key part of Irish culture; and youโll get a rare peek into it over your visit to the Irish National Stud. Set in Kildare at the breeding ground of champions and the birthplace of legends, explore the foaling unit, museum and the stallions that continue to make racing history. As the only stud farm in Ireland open to the public, learn the insights of horse-racing at a site whose former visitors include queens and presidents. Kilkenny: Visit Kilkenny Castle with a Local Expert. On a guided tour, learn the history of this magnificent castle and that of the powerful family that came to call it home for so many centuries. Amble through the Picture Gallery, library, drawing room, nursery and bedrooms decorated in 1830s splendour as well as the rolling parkland formal terraced rose garden, woodlands and man-made lake. Blarney: It is said that those who kiss the Blarney Stone, the famous stone of eloquence, are bestowed with the power to persuade, flatter and coax. Take your turn at giving it a peck knowing that the stone was sourced from 330-million-year-old limestone. Londonderry: Thereโs no better way to experience sightseeing than with one of Northern Irelandโs best storytellers, Ronan, as he takes you on a tour inside the city walls. See the Gothic Guildhall and the Georgian houses of Shipquay Street. Giantโs Causeway: Visit the legendary Giantโs Causeway, site of wonders. At the visitor centre, learn about the efforts to protect biodiversity and ecosystems, participating in habitat restoration. The National Trust charity has been undertaking replanting activities in Innisfree Farm, adjacent to the Causeway. By sowing a field of Herbal Ley seed mixes containing up to 17 different species, they have prioritized biodiversity and quality food production leaving a low carbon footprint. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land. Dublin: See Custom House and travel along the River Liffey. See the Guinness Storehouse, Christchurch Cathedral and St. Patrickโs Cathedral. Cahir: See one of the largest castles in Ireland dating back to the 13th century. Ring of Kerry: Venture into a world of towering cliffs, lush lakelands, beaches, fields dotted with sheep, rocky coastline, remote villages and historical sites, as you journey the magical Ring of Kerry. This 111-mile circular route is the best place to admire Irelandโs scenic beauty and truly one of the most beautiful drives in the world. Killarney: Enjoy hearing of the history of Killarney during your city orientation. Dingle Peninsula: Enjoy a scenic drive to Slea Head past the sandstone mountains. Carrickfergus: See the immense Castle as your drive around it. Belfast: Meet Hilda, a true Belfast local, having lived in the same house her entire life. During your panoramic tour, hear about the history of the city and learn why Hilda is proud of its progress and current prosperity. Youโll also see the City Hall, Queenโs University, Parliament Building at Stormont and murals in different locations indicating political sentiments of local residents. Galway: Fascinating stories and interesting locals take centre stage on your orientation of the historic heart of Galway. Visit the Lynch Memorial Window. Then make your way to the Church of St. Nicholas - the largest medieval parish church in Ireland in continuous use, Spanish Arch and Eyre Square.
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Flights
Flights are not included.
Optional
Other activities and services are not included.
Others
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Insurance
Insurance is not included.
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Itinerary of your trip Country Roads Of Ireland (Small Groups, End Belfast, 12 Days
- Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To Dublin
Day 1: Welcome To Dublin
- Day 2 Day 2: In DublinโS Fair City Relaxed Start
Day 2: In DublinโS Fair City Relaxed Start
- Day 3 Day 3: A Journey From Dublin To Cork
Day 3: A Journey From Dublin To Cork
Experience Style
Mixed
There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโre also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.
Accomodation level
Medium
This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.
Experience Type
Small Group
Youโll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.
Physical Rating
Basic
Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.
Age range
Min: 5 / Max: 99
Age range allowed for this experience.
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