Celtic Journeys USA & Ireland     Toll Free:     Phone:651 291 8003    Email: info@celtic-journeys.com Exceptional Service        Extraordinary Journeys Come to your senses - Ireland with Barbara Wulf Come to Your senses - A mindful Joureny Through Ireland with Barbara Wulf Highlghts Cliffs of Moher Cnoc Suain Doolin Clonmacnoise Dingle Lismore Kilkenny Dublin Departure Dates Depart 13th September 2012 Return 23rd September 2012 9 Nights/11 Days Arrive & Depart Dublin   Friday14: Dublin to Lismore: High Kings and Castles Arrive Dublin airport and travel south to the Rock of Cashel, once the seat of the High Kings of Munster. Travel to Caher and across the Knockmealdown Mountains to the lovely town of Lismore in Co. Waterford. Late afternoon refresh and enjoy a walking tour and learn the ancient history of the the town founded as a monastic site in the 6th century. Welcome dinner at your hotel this evening. Saturday 15: Mindful Photography on the Waterford Coastline After breakfast depart towards Dungarvan , along the coastline to Bunmahon where we meet with a local photographer, who will help make the most of your camera skills to ensure great photos of your trip. Lunch included. Return to Lismore for dinner and overnight. Sunday 16: Lismore to Killarney: Small Towns and Gardens A relaxing morning to enjoy breakfast and explore Lismore Castle and sourounding gardens on its stunning perch above the River Blackwater. Depart late morning to the beautiful towns of Fermoy & Mallow, as we head to Killarney for overnight and dinner. Monday 17: Dingle Peninsula: Seascapes & Beehive Huts Enjoy exploring the Dingle Peninsula at leisure. Stunning seascapes and historic beehive huts surround you as we travel out to Slea Head and Gallarus Oratory, built between the 7th & 8th century and used by monks as for solitary prayer. Return to Killarney with evening at leisure to explore teh town with its wonderful restaurants and pubs. Tuesday 18: Killarney to Doolin: Cliffs of Moher & Irish Music After breakfast , enjoy a guided tour of the beautiful Muckross House, a stunning and formerly private 65 room home, Later travel to Tarbert and take the ferry across the Shannon to Killimer in Co. Clare. Continue to Lahinch and on to the Cliffs of Moher, watching the coastline rise 700ft above sea level from Hags Head to O’Briens Tower. Overnight and dinner in Doolin and traditional Irish Music. After all its what Doolin is famous for! Wednesday 19: Doolin to Galway : Exploring & Meandering After breakfast, with a local guide , explore the fascinating Burren with its rare flowers and lunar like landscape. Continue to Galway, one of Ireland’s most captivating cities, and tour some of the historic sites. Enjoy free-time  to walk the bustling , narrow, and shop filled streets before escaping along Galway bay to the coastal town of Barna for dinner & overnight. Thursday 20: Connemara: Rugged Landscapes and Traditional Music After breakfast experience the beauty of rugged Connemara, with its stunning bog and mountain scenery. Visit the seaside town of Clifden and take morning coffee at Ballynahinch Castle before visit the labyrinth in the walled garden. Return to Barna for dinner. After dinner enjoy an evening of traditional Irish music at Cnoc Suain, situated in a Irish/Gaelic speaking area, steeped in traditional music, song and Irish Dance.         Friday 21: Ancient Ruins & Lively Pubs After breakfast, depart Barna and travel across the Midlands to the castle and monastic ruins of Clonmacnoice, the 6th century settlement founded by St. Ciaran. Continue to Dublin and have the evening at leisure to explore the pubs, restaurants and culture of this lively city.  Saturday 22: Dublin: Explore & Farewell Get acquainted with Dublin on a panoramic sightseeing tour of the city. Afterwards, there will be plenty of free time to explore the city sites, heritage, and Guinness Brewery on your own. To end your trip to Ireland, enjoy a farewell dinner with Irish Folklore tales and music.  Sunday 23: Dublin to USA Depart from Dublin Airport for your return flight to the USA.         Cost: $2,575.00 per person sharing (Plus Air approx $1,200) Extra cost for single Room $450.00 (singles limited) Included in your trip: Accommodation for 9 nights with full breakfast each morning. 6 evening dinners 1 Day with private photographer Entrance Fees to places of interest noted. Transportation with a driver-guide. Not Included: Airfare Items of a personal nature (laundry, telephone, etc.) Gratuities for Driver/Guide Lunches & 3 Dinners Click Picture for a word from your host Download Tour itinerary Download Registration Form The downloads are PDF and may require a free pdf reader that can be downloaded at www.adobe.com