Ancient Ireland

Mitra Guha

Saturday 17^th May – Thursday 22^nd May 2025

Number of Travellers: 1

Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights

Overview

Ireland has a long and storied history, with Celts, Neolithic peoples, Vikings, Normans and more calling this little island their home. On this winter journey, visit some of the sites and places that these ancient peoples once built and revered.

Ireland’s Neolithic inhabitants, who lived here some 5,000 years ago, had great respect for astrology and the changing of seasons, with many monuments aligned with the winter solstice or other similar events. For both these ancient civilisations as well as to us today, the journey is just as important as the destination, with ancient pilgrimages to tombs and religious sites an important part of life in Neolithic Ireland. Explore the mysterious and enduring sites and stories that have formed and inspired generations and centuries, long after they were built.

On this trip, you will meet local experts, learn about Irish history, enjoy Irish traditions, and explore the beauty of Ireland’s landscapes.

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1 | Saturday 17^th May | The Rock of Cashel | Overnight: Kenmare

Day 2 | Sunday 18^th May | Kerry Rock Art | Overnight: Kenmare

Day 3 | Monday 19^th May | The Beara Peninsula | Overnight: Kenmare

Day 4 | Tuesday 20^th May | Cliffs of Moher | Overnight: Doolin

Day 5 | Wednesday 21^st May | The Burren National Park | Overnight: Doolin

Day 6 | Thursday 22^nd May | Dublin & Depart

Day by Day

Day 1 - Saturday 17^th May - The Rock of Cashel

This morning, Maria will meet you in the lobby of your hotel and after some short introductions, together you begin your journey south. A tour of ancient Ireland wouldn’t be complete without discovering the sacred site of the Rock of Cashel. A fortified monastery built right into the bedrock, there are many stories and myths about this great place. Some say the Devil himself caused the rock underneath Cashel to land there, thrown by Satan from the nearby Devil’s Bit Mountain after St Patrick banished him. After our visit, we continue onwards to the Kingdom of Kerry.

Overnight: Kenmare | The Lansdowne Hotel
Room Type: x1 superior deluxe
Meals Included: Lunch

Day 1 - Guide Details - Maria O'Reilly Read More +

Name: Maria O'Reilly
Contact Number: +353 86 811 7955
Meeting Place: Townhouse on the Green 22 St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, D02 HW54, Ireland | Meeting Time: 09:00

Maria will meet you in the lobby of your hotel.

Day 1 - Dinner Details Read More +

In Kenmare town, we recommend No. 35, or The Lime Tree. For pubs, we recommend P.F. McCarthy’s or Crowley’s.

Day 2 - Sunday 18^th May - Kerry Rock Art

The Ring of Kerry is renowned throughout the world, and today, you’ll head off the beaten path to sites that show some of the world’s best Celtic rock art with the archaeologist who first documented them. With the archeologist, explore these ancient sites and learn how early Christians integrated them into the fabric of medieval churches.