Cork, Ireland to Kenmare, Ireland
There’s beauty in the little things. The sun peeking through the clouds on a gray day. The winking smile of the bartender pouring you a pint. A cup of tea in the afternoon. The laugh of a new friend. Small things—like this tiny island off the coast of Great Britain. Come see why bigger isn’t always better. Why sunshine doesn’t always beat rain. It all makes sense in Ireland.
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Day 1
Cork, Ireland
Hotel:
Carrig Country House
Meals:
Lunch, Dinner, Snack
Discover the Irish culture of rambling as we walk country roads and coastal cliff trails | Visit the Gap of Dunloe, an unforgettable glacier-forged valley | Be entertained in true Irish fashion as a local seanachie (storyteller) spins charming tales | Enjoy classic country cooking and the company of our local friends and hosts. |
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Day 2
Caragh Lake, Ireland
Hotel:
Carrig Country House
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack
Sip a cup of tea and wander the gardens of our hotel | Take in views of the spectacular cliffs of Dingle Bay and the sparkling waters of Caragh Lake | Soak in the serenity and Victorian décor at our lakeside lodging. |
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Day 3
Killarney, Ireland
Hotel:
Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack
Meet our longtime friend and local guide Mike Murphy | Hear stories of the mysterious history of this area, from Torc Waterfall to Muckross Estate and its ancient abbey | Tour the restored tower of 15th-century Ross Castle | Linger in charming Killarney and enjoy its lively craft shops and boutiques | Sing your heart out at a lively Irish pub. |
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Day 4
Kenmare, Ireland
Hotel:
Park Hotel Kenmare
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack
Reunite with our local guide to explore Killarney National Park | Discover rugged gorges, dark forests and wind-battered mountains | Enjoy 360-degree views from the top of Torc Mountain | Spend an afternoon in charming, colorful Kenmare. |
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Day 5
Kenmare, Ireland
Hotel:
Park Hotel Kenmare
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack
Treat yourself at Samas Spa, a renowned spa and pool | Explore the rugged Beara Peninsula, little-changed since Celtic times | Accompanied by aficionado John Moriarty, taste some Irish whiskey. |
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Day 6
Kenmare, Ireland
Hotel:
None
Meals:
Breakfast, Snack
Stroll peaceful paths on your way to a 4000-year-old Druid stone circle. |
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