Celtic Delight

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Celtic Tour's Celtic Delight Vacation is an excellent tour for those with limited time in Ireland. Featured in many publications, this tour takes in some of the most scenic areas in Southern Ireland including Kilkenny Castle, Trinity College and the Book of Kells, Cobh Heritage, Blarney, Killarney, Foynes Flying Boat Museum and Limerick for a farewell Medieval Castle Banquet.

Your Celtic Delight tour includes:

* First Class and Superior First Class hotels throughout.
* Full Irish breakfast daily, except day of arrival.
* Dinner each evening, including a traditional medieval castle banquet and traditional Irish entertainment and dinner in Dublin.
* Full sightseeing by Deluxe Touring Motorcoach.
* Professional Irish driver/guide to escort you through out.
* Visits to: Trinity College and the Book of Kells, Kilkenny Castle, Cobh Heritage Center, Blarney, Dingle Peninsula, Foynes Flying Boat Museum
* Porterage of one (1) suitcase per person.
* Tips and taxes in Ireland. Gratuities to the driver/guide not included.
* Celtic Tours flight bag and portfolio of travel documents.


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Irish Rose: Escorted Motorcoach Tour of Ireland

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Enjoy this scenic 10 day / 8 night tour of Ireland with an updated 2011 itinerary with added attractions. Highlights include: Dingle Peninsula, Foynes Flying Boat Museum, Medieval Castle Banquet, Galway Bay, Glenveagh Castle, Inishowen Peninsula, Giants Causeway, Belfast and the Titanic Tour.

Your Irish Rose Tour includes:

* First Class and Superior First Class hotels throughout.
* Full Irish breakfast daily, except day of arrival.
* Dinner each evening except for two nights in Dublin, including a traditional medieval castle banquet.
* Full sightseeing by Deluxe Touring Motorcoach.
* Professional Irish driver/guide to escort you through out.
* Visit to Rathbaun Farm to see an actual working farm, including coffee/tea and Irish Farmhouse scones.
* Lough Foyle Ferry.
* Visits to: Dingle Peninsula, Foynes Flying Boat Museum, Cliffs of Moher, Rathbaun Farm, Galway Crystal Factory, Belleek Pottery Factory, Glenveagh Castle and National Park, Fort Dunree, Moville Pottery, Giants Causeway, Titanic Docks & Pump House.
* Porterage of one (1) suitcase per person.
* Tips and taxes in Ireland. Gratuities to the driver/guide not included.
* Celtic Tours flight bag and portfolio of travel documents.

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Beehive Huts of the Dingle Peninsula

Beehive-huts, a type of Clochan, are dry-stone huts with a corbelled roof. These huts are believed to date from the 1100’s when Norman conquerors forced the Irish off the best land and out onto the far reaches of the Dingle Peninsula. They are commonly interpreted as the secular dwellings of Early Christian Monks. Having survived the test of time, these huts are available for viewing for small fees, usually around 1 Euro.

These stone structures are scattered around County Kerry, but there is a good concentration of them along the Slea Head Drive, on the Dingle Peninsula, Ireland. Several of them are linked together to form little compounds or communities, with walls to enclose livestock.

It is fascinating to walk through these structures and imagine making one of these huts your home. It must have been a rugged lifestyle, but perhaps the stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean were worth it.

Join Celtic Tours for a drive through the Dingle Peninsula to view these Beehive-huts on our Celtic Dream Premier Escorted Motorcoach Tour of Ireland. This amazing itinerary is available in 2 options 12 or 13 days! Other sights you will see along the way: Trinity College and the Book of Kells, Kilkenny Castle, Cobh Heritage Center, Blarney, Foynes Flying Boat Musuem, Cliffs of Moher, Rathbaun Farm, Galway Crystal Factory, Belleek Pottery Factory, Glenveagh Castle and National Park, Fort Dunree, Moville Pottery, Giants Causeway, Titanic Docks & Pumphouse…Wow, what an amazing Celtic Dream. Learn more about this tour.

Gallarus Oratory: A Masterpiece of Simple Architecture

The Gallarus Oratory is a masterpiece of simple architecture. It was built by local farmers as a place of worship. This historic church is believed to date back to the 6th century. Simple architecture built only of local stones fitted carefully together, using no mortar.

Gallarus Oratory, Dingle Peninsula, Ireland

The Gallarus Oratory is in an excellent state of repair despite the fact that it hasn’t been restored. This perfect example of a dry stone building style has withstood the formidable Atlantic elements for over 1200 years! Additionally, this remarkable structure withstood, like most of Ireland, attacks by successive invaders. Vikings and Anglo-Normans burned, pillaged and destroyed the settlements around Gallarus.

Inside the Gallarus Oratory, Dingle Peninsula, Ireland

The Gallarus Oratory is shaped like an upturned boat. There is no separate roof, but only walls that meet on top. There is just one door and one tiny window.

The Gallarus Oratory is situated at the south eastern corner of Smerwick Harbour on the Dingle Peninsula. And is well worth the stop!