7-Nights Ireland: Charming Villages, Traditional Tales & Hiking the Dingle Peninsula - The Geluxe Collection

7 nights from: $4,199

Ireland: Charming Villages, Traditional Tales & Hiking the Dingle Peninsula
The Emerald Isle - where lively tunes flow from cozy pubs, rolling green hills capture your soul, and tales of ancient legends are shared by local storytellers who bring history to life. Picture yourself spending eight unforgettable days in one of the world’s most enchanting lands, wandering along dramatic coastlines, exploring fairytale castles, and stepping into the rich past of historic manors and medieval sites. Revel in the vibrant spirit of Ireland’s people, soak up breathtaking landscapes, and savour every magical moment. This is Ireland at its finest - ready to give you memories (and maybe a few Irish dance moves) that will stay with you forever.

Highlights
Stand in awe on the stunning Cliffs of Moher, Daydream about yesteryear hearing tales of Irish history told by locals, Wander through historic castles and medieval buildings, Hike along scenic coastal trails on the Dingle Peninsula, Discover quaint Irish villages and lush rolling landscapes

Accomodation
On this trip you can expect to stay in small family-run hotels or pensions (with the exception of the start and finish hotels, which are often larger city hotels), which will vary a little in standard and facilities: some may not have elevators, air-conditioning or English-speaking staff, but most importantly all are locally-run, with some traditional character, and in excellent central locations to give you maximum time for exploring the sights. You can expect to find clean, safe, simple accommodation in convenient locations. Note that most accommodation in Europe does not have air conditioning units in rooms. Air conditioning is not routinely installed in European homes and workplaces. However, nearly all hotels will provide a standing or desk fan for your room on hot nights. If you do not already have one in your room, please ask your CEO to organize one for you with reception.

Group Leader
This G Adventures group trip is accompanied by one of our Chief Experience Officers (CEOs). The aim of the CEO is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting - we think it's the best of both worlds. It is important to note that in Europe, all guiding is based around local guides all of whom are licensed to work only in a particular city. As such, our leaders are able to provide orientation walks which will show you the layout of each town and city as well as the location of local services such as post offices and laundromats, but are unable to legally share historical facts and figures in public places. If you wish to take a guided city tour in any location where this is not already included in the itinerary, your CEO will do their best to help you arrange this and pay locally.

Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg 12

Meals Included
8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners

What's Included
Your OMG Day: Sea Kayaking Excursion or Scenic Boat Ride, Parknasilla House
Your Local Living Moment: Tea & Scones, Inisheer.
Visit the Rock of Cashel. Guided tour of Spike Island with a storyteller. Visit the villages of Bantry, Glengarriff, Casteltown-Bearhaven and Eyeries along the Beara Peninsula. Seashore walk along the Kenmare Bay with a local expert. Lunch at Tom Crean's Brewery. Visit the Muckross House. Hike to the Torc Waterfall in Killarney National Park. Drive along the stunning Slea Head Drive, part of the Ring of Kerry. Hike the Hike Lub na Cille coastal trail with a local guide. Visit Adare and Bunratty Castle & Folk Park. Bicycle tour of Inisheer Island. Visit the Cliffs of Moher with a local guide. Farewell dinner with live music. All tips included for activities and meals, except for CEO and porterage. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

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