Ireland: Tales and Traditions of the Emerald Isle

9 DAYS FROM $7,250

• Examine prehistoric artifacts and “bog bodies” at the Irish National Museum in Dublin. • Visit ancient sacred sites known as holy wells with a medievalist historian. • Learn about conservation efforts at the Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark.

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DAYS 1–3 I DUBLIN, IRELAND/KILKENNY Explore Dublin’s historic quarter, and join an archaeology expert at the National Museum of Ireland to examine prehistoric jewelry, weapons, and “bog bodies.” Enjoy a guided tour of Kilkenny, with stops at the 12th-century Kilkenny Castle and the National Craft Gallery. Sip a pint at a local brewery. Dylan Hotel; Pembroke Kilkenny Meals: 2B, 2L, 1D DAYS 4–5 I ROCK OF CASHEL/DINGLE PENINSULA Head to the Rock of Cashel, an imposing fortress atop a shamrock-green hill. Then continue to Killarney to learn from a local medievalist about a National Geographic–sponsored project to preserve Ireland’s holy wells. Killarney Park Hotel | Meals: 2B, 2L, 1D

DAY 6 I CLIFFS OF MOHER/ BURREN NATIONAL PARK See the Cliffs of Moher and drive through the Burren National Park. Hear about the conservation efforts that earned the Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark a National Geographic World Legacy Award. Glenlo Abbey | Meals: 1B, 1D

DAYS 7–9 I GALWAY/CONNEMARA/ COUNTY MAYO/SHANNON Travel to Galway to discover its vibrant traditions of music and art. Settle into medieval Ashford Castle and take a tour of the property with the on-site historian. Spend a morning exploring Connemara, and return to the castle to enjoy its lovely grounds. Dine in the elegant George V Dining Room on your final night and depart via Shannon the next day. Ashford Castle | Meals: 3B, 1L, 2D

A National Geographic Expert and Expedition Leader will accompany this trip, and local guides will join us along the way.

Killian Driscoll Archaeologist National Geographic Explorer Killian Driscoll is an Irish archaeologist who focuses on Paleolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic archaeology—in particular on stone-tool raw materials and manufacturing techniques, as well as landscapes. His current project in Ireland extends his National Geographic–funded fieldwork and investigates the sources of raw materials for prehistoric stone tools.

INFORMATION

Dates: This expedition is offered from April through September, except in July. Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplement applies; please see our website. Airfare is not included in the price. All prices and fares are quoted in U.S. dollars and subject to change. This itinerary is for informational purposes only and is subject to change at any time without notice.