Day 1 Bunratty
We meet at Shannon Airport or Limerick train station and transfer to Bunratty. Tonight, we'll enjoy traditional Irish music and tales of Ireland's past as we feast at Bunratty Castle with the Earl of Thomond.
Climate in Ireland
Day 2 Clonakilty
Transfer by motorcoach past rolling farmlands and quiet towns to the coast. We'll stop at Blarney Castle with time to kiss the Blarney Stone, before we head on to Clonakilty and a warm up bicycle ride along the shore. Our home tonight overlooks the sea. (bike tour mileage options: 14 / 18 / 21)
Day 3 Glandore
Explore Clonakilty with a local historian, then bike a pristine coastal route past golden-sand beaches and tiny fishing villages to lovely Glandore. Along the way see Drombeg Stone Circle, dating back to 150 BC. Tonight savor local specialties before joining in a traditional Irish sing-along.
(bicycle tour mileage options: 18 / 22 / 25)
Days 4 -5 Bantry
Leaving Glandore, the rolling landscape is peppered with early Christian monasteries and quaint villages. We'll stay in lively Bantry tonight. Tomorrow, enjoy a rollicking loop along the Sheep's Head Peninsula, then join us for wood-fired specialties at the famous Blair's Cove Restaurant.
(bicycle trip mileage options: 19 / 34 / 43; Next day: 28 / 40)
Day 6 Castletownbere
Follow rural lanes through the countryside and sheltered inlets of Bantry Bay, then hop a ferry to the exotic gardens on Garinish Island. Afterward, follow the Beara Peninsula to the old smuggler's town of Castletownbere. (cycling tour mileage: 34)
Day 7 Kenmare
The wild beauty of the Beara Peninsula takes center stage with unforgettable views of the Caha Mountains and Kenmare Bay. We arrive in Kenmare with time to shop or stroll through the lovely town center. Tonight we'll stay in one of Ireland's best hotels. (bicycle tour mileage options: 24 / 34 / 43)
Day 8 Dingle
Spectacular scenery unfolds as we cycle through the Lakes of Killarney, past the heather clad peaks of Macgillycuddy's Reeks, and on to Dingle. Tonight enjoy local seafood specialties at dinner, and perhaps have a nightcap at a nearby pub.
(bike tour mileage: 18)
Day 9 Dingle
Today's loop embraces the Gaelic tradition of the Dingle Peninsula, where stone forts and cliff top castles are nestled into spectacular seascapes and inspirational vistas. Back in Dingle, unwind at our charming hotel, or explore the boats, the shops, and the pubs on the High Street. (bicycle trip mileage options: 29 / 36)
Day 10 Tralee
Our last day of cycling spins through Connor Pass, and down Stradelly Beach to Tralee. Once in town, visit the Kerry County Museum before a fabulous Irish farewell feast. (bicycle tour mileage options: 18 / 34 / 36)
Day 11
Transfer to Shannon for departure.
