These are specialised tours allowing you to experience meditations, healing and ritual. To recapture those experiences of connecting to Mother Earth and to feel the sheer power of these sacred places, we will be spending two days with Janet Farrar and Gavin Bone. To allow you to get in touch with the Mystical Eire, you receive knowledge through small group interaction. No more than 8 people.
Irish Spirituality has always had a close association with the Ancient Goddesses and Celtic heritage because unlike many other ancient lands, Ireland has never forgotten its past or history. In tales handed down from generation to generation, Ireland enriched its past and saw glory in what it was and where it was going.
Ireland is a land of hidden mysteries, with many places of interest. Perhaps the most intriguing and awe-inspiring being Newgrange Passage Tomb which is older then than the Pyramids of Egypt and Stonehenge. However there are many other places rich in history and legend, healing and spirituality.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: 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
Days 2: 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 collections of prehistoric gold artifacts in Europe. Then we will travel by train 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 3 nights as it a perfect setting for exploring the South West Ireland. Meals included - Breakfast, and Dinner
Day 3: 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 stone circles. Meals included Breakfast and Dinner
Day 4: 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 spectacular mountain scenery. Meals Included Breakfast and Dinner
Day 5: 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.
Days 6 & 7: It is time to leave 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 monastery. The monastery was founded in the 6th century and has the distinctive round towers which are found throughout Ireland. Meals included Breakfast and Dinner each day.
Day 8: We journey to Kells which will be our base for 4 nights. This is a medieval town, where St Columba’s church still stands, the “Book of Kells” was housed in Kells but now it resides in the Trinity College. They have a replica of the “Book
Days 9 & 10: 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 – Breakfast and Dinner both days
Day 11: 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 centred 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 centre by mini bus. We will have the opportunity to explore Dowth. After a day here we then return to Kells. Meals included Breakfast and Dinner
Day 12: Our memorable journey ends at Dublin Airport or you may chose to extend your stay in Ireland. Meals included - Breakfast.
Please note: The above itinerary may be subject to change but we make every effort to keep to the above.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Reservation Deposit: A deposit of £450 per person for each tour is required to secure your booking of which 50% is non-refundable.
Balance of Payment: The balance of the tour cost must be received no later than 75 days (2 ½ months) prior to departure.
Price Includes:
- All accommodation on twin-shared basis in Bed & Breakfasts, Guest House, Small Hotels (11 Nights)
- Breakfasts (11), Evening Meals (10)
- All transportation within Ireland
- Pick up at Dublin Airport and return to Dublin Airport
- All facilitators-Janet Farrar, Gavin Bone
- All entrance fees
- Commemorative booklet - 70 page, plus all other materials used.
Note: Single Supplement is 250.00 extra.
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