Guided Cycling - Summer 2005



The Dingle Peninsula is a spectacular landmass jutting out into the sea and is the most westerly point of Europe. The area is renowned for it's rugged beauty and is a place rich in tradition in culture and literature. The Gaelic speaking area has more antiquities, historic sites and mountain scenery than any other part of Ireland. You will enjoy the lively town of Dingle with it's many pubs, craft shops and restaurants. This tour starts and ends in Killarney.


Accommodation: Your accommodation in Killarney and Cahersiveen is in quality family run guesthouses. Every room has a TV, private bathroom and there are tea & coffee making facilities for all guests. Full Irish Breakfast and Continental Breakfast are served each morning, and vegetarians are also catered for.


Tour Highlights:
- The Dingle Peninsula boasts the highest concentration of archeological sites in Ireland.
- Thriving Gaelic culture and language.
- The rugged beauty of the area was immortalised in the film Ryan's Daughter.
- Lively Dingle fishing port, music and Fungi the dolphin.
- Spectacular Slea Head, Conor Pass, Sea and Mountain.
- Inch Beach, Castlegregory strand.


Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival
Optional airport transfer from Shannon or Kerry airports. Dinner and welcome briefing with guide at guesthouse in Killarney.

Day 2: Killarney to Killorglin (26 miles)
Cycle through Killarney National Park and visit Muckross Friary and Muckross House. Follow the course of the River Laune to the town of Killorglin where you overnight.

Day 3: Killorglin to Dingle (34 miles)
Cycle along the shores of Dingle Bay to the attractive and lively fishing village of Dingle where you will overnight for 3 nights. Inch Beach gives you an opportunity to swim in the cooling waters of the Atlantic.

Day 4: Dingle to Slea Head Circuit (28 miles)
Cycle around the renowned Slea Head in Dunquin "the nearest parish to America". Archeological remains abound and there are spectacular views of the coast and the Blasket Islands. This is one of the few remaining areas where the Gaelic language is still spoken in the home.

Day 5: Rest Day/ Option Cycles
Optional cycle or visit Fungi, Dingles own dolphin, visit the Blasket Islands or simply enjoy the numerous craft shops, restaurants and pubs in Dingle.

Day 6: Dingle to Castlegregory (15 or 23 miles)
Todays cycle takes you over the highest road pass in Ireland, the Connor Pass and over the spine of the peninsula to reach the beaches of the Maharees Peninsula.

Day 7: Castlegregory to Killarney (30 miles)
Cycle over the spine of the peninsula along less travelled backroads, along the inner end of Dingle Bay and back to Killarney.

Day 8: Departure.
After your final breakfast in your guesthouse you may opt for a complimentary transfer to either Shannon or Kerry Airport (see transfer times below)


Shannon airport transfers

Shannon airport to accommodation at 11:00AM and 4:00PM on Saturdays from the information point in the arrivals hall. Return transfer arrives at Shannon airport at 11.00 on Saturdays.
Kerry airport to accommodation, between 8:00AM and 6:00PM Hrs. Return transfer arrives at Kerry airport between 8:00AM and 6:00PM Hrs on Saturdays.
Clients who cannot make these transfer times should make their own way to the accommodation. Arrangements can be made for taxi transfers, at the client’s own expense.


For the latest rates contact our reservation department
1-800-628-9655 | 413-568-2855 (local)
reservations@advonskis.com

Up to date airfares are quoted at time of reservation.

Program runs May 14-September 16, 2005 - Prices starting at $841 per person
Price includes:
* Courtesy transfer from and to Kerry and Shannon Airports as per our schedule. (Please see below.)
* Seven nights in Irish Tourist Board approved guesthouse based on two adults sharing with en-suite facilities.
* 7 Irish breakfasts.
* Luggage transfers each day.
* 21 speed touring bike.
* Maps and notes of the route.
* Return airport transfers.
* Guide and backup van throughout.


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