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8-Nights Ireland Walking & Hiking: Cork to Kerry from $4,995
CIE Tours
OFFER ID 1631214
Experience the beauty of Ireland’s southwest on a small-group walking and hiking tour, limited to just 16 guests.Discover the wild beauty of West Cork and Kerry on this light active tour, featuring daily guided hikes through the Beara Peninsula, Killarney National Park, and the Dingle Peninsula. Along the way, explore iconic sites like the Rock of Cashel and Muckross House, visit hidden gems such as Garnish Island, and enjoy hands-on cultural experiences like turf-cutting and breadmaking. Evenings bring time to unwind in charming towns like Glengarriff and Dingle—perfect for enjoying traditional music in a cozy pub. Ideal for active travelers, with up to 5 hours of scenic walking daily (2–6 miles) on mostly gentle paths and hill trails. Expect occasional muddy or rough sections and climbs up to 1,500 feet.
Authentic Local Experiences:
- Try your hand at rural life at Molly Gallivan’s Cottage and Traditional Farm, as you cut turf and knead a loaf of soda bread before watching it bake on an open hearth.
- Take a short boat ride to Garnish Island and to explore the island’s tranquil gardens and botanical wonders.
Note: Hike times and distances are approximate and may vary. Routes are subject to change based on weather, access, or group ability.
Dining Experiences:
- 8 breakfasts (B), 7 lunches (L) and 4 dinners (D)
Trip Highlights:
- Beara Hike & Farm Visit
- Blasket Centre
- Garnish Island
- Glengarriff Hike
- Inch Strand Walk
- Killarney National Park
- Molly Gallivan’s Cottage and Farm
- Muckross House
- Rock of Cashel
- Slea Head Hike
Hotels:
- Camden Court Hotel or Iveagh Gardens Hotel, Dublin (1)
- Eccles Hotel, Glengarriff (2)
- The Lake Hotel, Killarney (2)
- Dingle Benners Hotel, Dingle (2)
- The Leinster Hotel, Dublin (1)
8 nights from $4,995 per person
CIE Tours: Ireland Walking & Hiking: Cork to Kerry
Day 1: Dublin
Depart from your hotel at 2:30 PM for a city walking tour. Explore Dublin’s historic streets, impressive architecture, famous landmarks, and hidden gems as your guide shares insights into the city’s unique character. In the evening, get to know your guide and group over a welcome drink, followed by dinner at a popular Dublin restaurant. Walk details: about 2 hours, 2 miles (4 km).
Hotel: Camden Court Hotel
Meals: (D)
Day 2: Rock of Cashel & West Cork
Take a scenic journey toward West Cork. Along the way, stop at the Rock of Cashel, a medieval monastic site perched atop a limestone hill. Walk among Celtic crosses, church ruins, and a round tower as you learn about Ireland’s rich past. Enjoy lunch with your group nearby, then continue through the countryside to Glengarriff, a picturesque coastal village nestled between mountains and sea. Dine at your hotel this evening. Walk details: about 30 minutes, 1 mile (1 km).
Hotel: Eccles Hotel
Meals: (B, L, D)
Day 3: Glengarriff & Garnish Island
Enjoy a relaxed hike near Glengarriff, surrounded by lush woodlands, brooks, and panoramic views of Bantry Bay and the Beara Peninsula. Enjoy lunch in a local café with your group. Next, take a short boat ride to Garnish Island, known for its Italianate gardens with rare plants, sculptures, and peaceful ponds. Stroll the tranquil paths and admire the views before returning to Glengarriff for a free evening. Walk details: about 2 hours 30 minutes, 5 miles (8 km).
Hotel: Eccles Hotel
Meals: (B, L)
Day 4: Beara Hike & Farm Visit
Embark on a hike through the Beara Peninsula, taking in heather-covered hills, dramatic cliffs, and serene lakes. Enjoy a packed lunch along the way. Visit Molly Gallivan’s Cottage and Traditional Farm for a hands-on experience of rural Irish life. Try traditional turf-cutting as you explore the ancient practice of harvesting peat for fuel, and knead a loaf of traditional soda bread before watching it bake on the open hearth. Travel on to Killarney for dinner at your hotel. Walk details: about 3 hours 30 minutes, 6 miles (10 km).
Hotel: Lake Hotel - Killarney
Meals: (B, L, D)
Day 5: Killarney National Park & Muckross Park
Discover Killarney National Park, beginning with a boat trip across Lough Leane, then a hike on well-defined paths through ancient woodlands. Pause for a packed lunch near Torc Waterfall. Next, tour the lavishly furnished rooms of Muckross House, a Victorian mansion, and stroll through its gardens and lakeside paths. Spend the evening exploring Killarney and dining as you wish. Walk details: about 3 hours, 6 miles (10 km).
Hotel: Lake Hotel - Killarney
Meals: (B, L)
Day 6: Inch Strand & Dingle
Take a leisurely walk along stunning Inch Strand, a sandy coastline between the Dingle Peninsula and the Ring of Kerry. Enjoy views of the Atlantic Ocean and watch for seabirds and dolphins. Have lunch in a local pub, then continue to Dingle town for free time to explore and dine as you wish. You might visit a pub for a traditional Irish music session to hear some lively tunes. Walk details: about 1 hour, 3 miles (5 km).
Hotel: Dingle Benners Hotel
Meals: (B, L)
Day 7: Slea Head & Blasket Centre
Hike along Slea Head, with views of the Dingle Peninsula’s hills, stone walls, farmhouses, and cliffs. See the Blasket Islands on the horizon and enjoy a packed lunch along the trail. Visit the Blasket Centre, a museum dedicated to the literary heritage and cultural legacy of the community who once resided there. Return to Dingle for dinner in a local restaurant. Walk details: about 4 hours, 6 miles (10 km).
Hotel: Dingle Benners Hotel
Meals: (B, L, D)
Day 8: Adare & Dublin
Travel back to Dublin, stopping in the charming village of Adare. Browse local craft boutiques and stroll the picturesque streets before lunch with your group. Continue to your hotel, say farewell to your guide, and enjoy a free evening for dining and exploring Dublin as you wish.
Hotel: The Leinster
Meals: (B, L)
Day 9: Tour Ends in Dublin
Your tour ends after breakfast in Dublin.
Meals: (B)
Meal Abbreviations: B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner
extensive gardens, which are open to the public; as is the Main House. There is a lovely restaurant in the house, overlooking the gardens and Wicklow Mountains, which offers the finest in Irish artisan, home cooked cuisine. The 34,000 acres of this estate extend along both shores of the River Dargle . Powerscourt is one of the finest properties in Europe, designed and laid out by Daniel Robertson between 1745 and 1767. This property is filled with splendid Greek and Italian-inspired statuary, decorative ironwork, a petrified-moss grotto, lovely herbaceous borders, a Japanese garden, a circular pond and fountain with statues of winged horses, and an occasional herd of deer. Opportunity for shopping at Avoca Handweavers now located in Powerscourt House. Enjoy lunch here at Powerscourt or at a traditional Irish pub in the city centre.
number of city parks, such as St. Stephen’s Green and indeed Merrion Square. The highlights of any tour in Dublin may include a visit to Trinity College, the Guinness Storehouse… and –if time permits –St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Vacation Details
* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
Fine dining, on-site bars or lounges and room service with extended hours are characteristic of deluxe establishments. Guest services usually include valet parking, concierge services, baggage assistance and laundry services. Other on-site facilities often include shops and boutiques, full service spas, full fitness facilities with pools and tennis courts. Business amenities may include available up-to-date technology and support staffs available for services. Attention to detail is apparent in the guestrooms which typically have stylish furnishings, quality bedding and bath products and often provide an evening turn down service.
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