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Itinerary
Ancient Sacred Sites Tours – Mystical Ireland
31st May to 11th June 2010
Day One
The tour begins in Dublin where you will be picked up from Dublin Airport and transferred to a Dublin Hotel. Here you will have a chance to settle into your accommodation, unwind and / or explore Dublin at your leisure. We have a welcome dinner and a great chance to meet and get to know each other. Meals included - Dinner
Day Two
We will visit Trinity College which houses the Book of Kells and then to the National Museum of Ireland where you are magically transported back to 7000 BC, including examples of Celtic & Medieval Art. This is one of the finest collection of prehistoric gold artefact's in Europe.
Then we will travel down to Killarney where we will be taken by bus to the picturesque town of Kenmare. The Kenmare’s Gaelic name is Neidin (little nest) called because it nestles amongst the mountains of Cork and Kerry. We will be based here for three nights as it a perfect setting for exploring the South West Ireland. Meals included Breakfast and Dinner.
Day Three
Today we travel around the Ring of Beare. It has its own natural beauty that has been almost untouched by the human hand. It is not over-commercialised like many other tourist areas, and looks as if time has stood still. This area is rich in historical and archaeological places of interest including many hidden stone circles. The isolated area gives us a perfect opportunity to meditate, experiment with dowsing rods while learning about, and experiencing, the st
one circles. Meals included Breakfast and Dinner
Uragh Stone Circle - spectacular sight as you stand next to the Stone Circle and see the the two lakes - one in front and one behind, you feel as though you are in the Avalon of Ireland
Uragh Lake on the Ring of Beare
Day Four
Today we head toward West Cork to visit the impressive Drombeg Stone Circle, dating back to 100BC – with its winter solstice (21st December) sunset alignment. Whilst journey we pass through specular mountain scenery. Meals included Breakfast and Dinner.
Day Five
You have a full day to yourselves in Kenmare. This will give you the opportunity to rest or explore Kenmare with its many craft shops and visit its own stone circle which is very close to the town. You may like to visit Kenmare’s Heritage centre which reflects the history of the area. Meals included Breakfast
Day Six & Seven
It is now time to leave our Kenmare base and head back to Dublin on the train. Once we reach Dublin, we head for the Wicklow Mountains and Glendalough situated in a most beautiful valley. We will be staying here 2 days, so that you can enjoy this serene setting which is also the setting for St. Kevin's mounastery. The monastery was founded in the 6th century and has the distinctive round towers which are found throughout Ireland. Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner included on both days.
Day Eight
We journey to Kells which will be our base for four nights. This is a medieval town, where St Columba's church still stands, the " Book of Kells " was housed in Kells orginally but now it resides in the Trinity College. They have a replica of the "Book of Kells" in the Kells Information Centre. Meals included Breakfast and Dinner
Day Nine & Ten
For the next two days, we have the company of and a chance to meet and get to know Janet Farrar and Gavin Bone. Together we explore the ancient and sacred sites in the County Meath such as Loughcrew, Hill of Tara and Fourknocks. We will listen and learn about the legends and fairy lore connected to these sites. At some of the places we visit, Janet and Gavin will lead us in meditation, healing and rituals. We will also see the High Cross of Kells and the Holy Wells of Kells. Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner on both days.
Day Eleven
From Kells we travel to the Boyne Valley the site of three megalithic Passage Tombs – Knowth, Dowth, and Newgrange. These were built over 5000 years ago. They are truly remarkable remnants of a highly evolved society. Both ritual and settlement were centered around the tombs throughout the Bronze Age, Iron Age and Early Christian time. So that we can truly appreciate Knowth and Newgrange only limited numbers of people are taken from the visitors centerer by mini bus. We will have the opportunity to explore Dowth. After a day here we then return to Trim. Meals included Breakfast and Dinner.
Day Twelve
Our memorable journey ends at Dublin Airport you may chose to extend your stay in Ireland. Meals included Breakfast.
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