July 11th - Sunday - Day 1:
On our first day in Dublin we embark on a brief walking tour where we discover the charm of this beautiful city. We will visit the many historical sites including Christ Church
Cathedral, National Museum of Ireland, and Trinity College, home of the
"Book of Kells."
We may also explore the many shops in Dublin, take
time for afternoon tea, or frequent one of the many pubs. Then enjoy
country hospitality when we arrive at our hotel where we are served a
delightful meal in a quiet, peaceful atmosphere, retiring early to
relax and refresh yourself after your long journey.
July 12th - Monday - Day 2: 
Today we experience The Boyne Valley. We will visit three ancient
temples. These sites are older than the pyramids of Egypt and their
uniqueness will astound you. Each temple was carefully built to be
aligned to the sun. Some believe these are remnants of the Atlantian
civilization.
We visit the three sites of:
Newgrange -- with enormous stones etched with ancient art that
surround the temple.
Knowth -- which consists of one large temple
surrounded by more than eighteen satellite structures believed to be
tombs.
Dowth -- built in honor of
the goddess, aligned with the setting sun at Winter
Solstice, representing the sun cycle going into the womb
of Ireland.
July 13th - Tuesday - Day 3:
Today, we visit
the magnificent Cairns of Loughcrew, also known as Slive Na 
Callaigh or
the Hill of the Witch. The central and biggest Cairn is known as Cairn
T. The largest kerbstones are near the entrance to the tomb. A large
stone in the northern part of the kerb is known by three names, 'Chair
of the Witch', 'the Chair of Queen Tailtiu' and 'Queen Maeve'.
In the afternoon, we visit Tara, one of the most venerated
places in early Ireland. Tara is one of the largest Celtic monuments in
Europe. In ancient Celtic spirituality and mythology, Tara was revered
as a dwelling place of the gods.
July 14th - Wednesday - Day 4:
The little people are sure to touch our hearts in
Glendalough. Here, we will be enchanted by feelings of
joy, love, and peace as we walk the well-traveled and the less traveled
paths through this ancient monastery.
This exceptional place, Glen of
the Two Lakes, is the only surviving example of an entrance to an early
Irish monastery and university. As we stroll through this ancient Celtic
spiritual power site, we will be encouraged to take in the calmness and
natural beauty. Here we can take part in a local custom. Tie your wish
on the tree at the holy well and become part of the landscape.
Walking through this picturesque valley, we will encounter Trinity
Church, Saint Mary's Church, Reffert Church, the Green Road, lakes,
streams and Saint Kevin's Cell.
July 15th - Thursday - Day 5:
We say goodbye to
Dublin and head south to Limerick where adventure awaits us as we
discover the beautiful settlement of Lough Gur with its megalithic tomb
and stone circles. Legend has it that Lough Gur was formed by the
Goddess Aine who appears here in different forms as a mermaid, a young
woman, and a hag. As a mermaid, she rises from her traditional home
beneath the sacred waters of the lake. As a maiden, she empowers the
land's human custodians and as a hag she defends her realm.
July 16th - Friday - Day 6:
At Muckross House
we will view the house and the gardens and have lunch. You may choose to
rent a jaunting car and journey back in time as you explore the
mystical grounds, waterfall, and magical forest. Some have reported
seeing a leprechaun or two.
Later that day, we will wander through an ancient abbey and view the
Yew tree growing in the center courtyard. We continue to explore
Killarney and its lakes.
For those of you interested in ghosts you can visit Ross Castle.
July 17th - Saturday - Day 7: 
We continue our journey along the Dingal peninsula and the mystical Gallarus
Oratory with its inscribed stone. It is one of the finest examples of an
early Christian church. The small oratory was built of large cut stones
neatly fitted together to resemble an upturned boat.
Later, we
experience Kilmalkedar Church and Cross, Ogham Stone, Alphabet Stone,
Sundial and Saint Brendan's House. The early history of the site is
associated with Saint Maolcethair who died in 636 AD. It is also the
starting point of 'the Way of the Saints', which takes you to the top of
Mount Brandon along the old pilgrims' path. We visit ancient Beehive
Huts and experience how ancient communities lived.
July 18th - Sunday - Day 8:
Today is not for the faint of heart! We travel by boat to
the breathtaking sanctuary of Skellig Michael, located 8 miles off the southwestcoast of
Ireland.
You may choose to climb the 620 steps to the top to view the
monastic remains and beehive huts used as living quarters and community
buildings. Saint Michael's Church and a small area known as The Monk's
Garden are situated on a series of panoramic terraces. If you choose to
make the trek you are rewarded with breathtaking views.
Later in the afternoon we travel to Kenmare to explore its stone
circle and holy well. Here, you can take part in a ritual, getting in
touch with the past. Experience these stones as our ancestors may have
done thousands of years before us.
July 19th - Monday - Day 9:
We experience the exquisite seaside town of Glengarriff
where we take in the local color, Garnish Island, a
subtropical paradise, a remarkable place on a 37-acre island, reachable
only by boat from the villageof
Glengarriff. The gardens were created in 1911 and are the joint work of
John Bryce, then owner of the island and Harold Peto, architect and
garden designer. The signature area of the garden is undoubtedly the
Italian Casita, overlooking a formal pool in an area lushly planted
with fuchsias, camellias, myrtles and scented rhododendrons.
We then journey to the enchanting valley of Gougane Barra, Saint
Finbarr's first settlement on the shores of a beautiful lake. We visit
the oratory; walk the grounds of the old monastery feeling its energies
and sacredness.
July 20th - Tuesday - Day 10:
Today, we travel
to the Drombeg stone circle known as the 'Druid's Altar'. For 3 days,
starting at Winter Solstice, the sun disappears behind the hill on the
horizon and then reappears in the lower valley. At the point of
reappearance, the stone circle is dramatically illuminated. Remember, you don't want to sit on a Druid altar unless you can handle the
vibrations!
Next, we travel to Blarney where you settle into your hotel or shop
at the Blarney Woollen Mills. You may visit Blarney Castle and
optionally kiss the Blarney Stone.
July 21st - Wednesday - Day 11:
Today,
you experience the beauty of Blarney and its ancient Druid heritage.
In
Rock Close ask the giant Dolmen if it still
rocks.
Maneuver the Wishing Steps and have your dream come true.
Experience the sacredness at the altar of the Druids or stand in their
ancient circle.
Will we see the Witch as she pokes the ashes of her
kitchen fire? Are there fairies at the bottom of the garden? We can of
course just simply marvel at the unrivaled beauty that Mother Nature so
generously sets before us.
At noon we say goodbye to Blarney and travel to Kildare. There, we
visit the flame of Saint Brigid. Her flame burned for over a thousand
years prior to the English reformation. The flame was rekindled in 1993
by the Brigidine sisters. Saint Brigid is believed to have been a
Druidic priestess who converted to Christianity.
People who visit the holy well often tell stories of miraculous
healings and divine inspiration.
As our journey comes to a close, we travel to our hotel at Dublin
Airport for an Irish farewell dinner and overnight.
July 22nd - Thursday - Day 12:
Our final day -- we say our
farewells and depart for home grateful for all that we encountered and
experienced.
As we travel you will experience Ireland, a land rich in beauty, Celtic spirituality, legend and myth. Renowned for its holy places, it is here where Druids once taught and the Celtic culture thrived. You will be 
*
2010 Tour price is guaranteed unless the US $/Euro exchange rate drops
5% or more from the 10/1/09 rates or gasoline goes up over 5% from 8/09
UK prices. If required, a fuel or exchange-rate surcharge will be
declared in June.
