C&H Educational Systems Conference
& Traveling Matters Journey to Ireland
September 17-23, 2007
More of Ireland: Kinsale to Kilkenny - Harbour to Hills
September 23-28, 2007
KILLARNEY
HIGHLIGHTS
- Six nights in the quaint and lively town of Killarney
- Five-star hotel and spa
- Afternoon drive around the Ring of Kerry
- Walks in Killarney National Park and town.
- 7-mile journey through glaciated valley of the Gap of Dunloe
- Inishfallen Island and
10th-century ruins - Tour Ross Castle
- Evening Irish music and set-dancing
- Attend Siamsa Tíre Theatre performance
These journeys have something to offer for anyone interested in a leisurely-paced and handcrafted journey to southwest Ireland. Wonderful, knowledgeable guides will give you an insightful look at historical and contemporary Ireland. The journey in Killarney is planned to include the 2nd Anesthesia Update Conference in Ireland, providing daily morning lectures for those combining travel and attending courses for their professional continuing education credits. For trip participants not attending the lectures, you will have your mornings free to avail of the spa amenities—pool, sauna, massage—or meander out the door of the hotel and relax in a café and welcome the passing of locals getting on with daily life. The jaunting cars can take you on a morning ride, or stroll several blocks and walk into spectacular Killarney National Park. By noon each day both groups will join-up and explore the Irish countryside with our guide and coach driver. This method of travel appeals to individuals that appreciate time in smaller groups or solo, while also having planned activities and meals organized and enjoyed as a group.
This year the conference is located in a beautiful five-star hotel and spa located in the center of Killarney town and minutes from the entrance to Killarney National Park, restaurants, pubs, shopping and music. If you would like to see more of Ireland – join the group on September 23 when we leave Killarney and travel further southwest and then east to Co Cork, Co Waterford, and Co Kilkenny and return to Co Clare and Shannon Airport for departures home on September 28, 2007. Read more…..
The Accommodation/Land Package cost includes 5-star accommodations, ground transportation by private coach, airport transfers, daily meals, excursions and special events, local guides and pre-trip materials. Each day after lectures, activities are planned around the landscape of Co. Kerry. Killarney has the great fortune of being geographically located in an area of Ireland surrounded by majestic mountains and the three Lakes of Killarney. The quaint tree-lined streets of Killarney always include the intersection of many horse drawn jaunting cars ready to sweep you away with a driver who takes pride in his horse and will charm you with his stories and history of this place. Killarney is the gateway to the Ring of Kerry where every bend in 100 miles of road reveals dramatic views of mountains and Atlantic Ocean. The most impressive experience of landscape – up close and personal – will be a seven-mile journey through what is known as the Gap of Dunloe, a glaciated valley against high cliffs. Explore with horse-drawn jaunting car, or by horseback. The journey concludes crossing the three lakes by boats. This hand-crafted journey includes many more planned activities and great leadership and guides. A special evening is planned to a neighboring town to attend an evening performance at the National Folk Theatre of Ireland – Siamsa Tire.The complete itinerary describes more.
The 2006 trip SOLD OUT quickly! We encourage you to reserve your place early! Please read the itinerary for registration details.
Please note: The Conference registration fee is paid directly to C&H Educational Systems. The Accommodation /Land Package is paid to Traveling Matters.
DAILY CONFERENCE ITINERARY (Tentative)
Day 1: Sunday, September 16:
Depart USA on your choice of international airline.
Day 1: Monday, September 17: Welcome to the Emerald Isle.
You will be met in the morning at Shannon Airport where you will then travel by comfortable private coach to Killarney Town. Stop for coffee, tea or a light breakfast before continuing to Killarney. Settle into hotel, take a nap, or stroll into town. Evening orientation with warm Irish welcome and dinner included this evening. (B, L, D)
Day 2: Tuesday, September 18: Killarney Town
Organized options to explore Killarney Town and nearby sites which can include: guided walking tour of Killarney Town, walk in nearby Killarney National Park, tour Muckross House and Gardens and learn the intimate connection this house and property has to America. This is a great day to enjoy Killarney and the many shops and pubs. Evening at your leisure for music, pubs, dinner. (B)
Day 3: Wednesday, September 19: Killarney, Gap of Dunloe
There is nothing more spectacular than the 3-hour trip traveling through the Gap of Dunloe, an amazing glaciated valley with high cliffs and the Lakes of Killarney. We will have a picnic lunch and begin our travel by horse-drawn jaunting car, or walk the seven-mile journey. We end with crossing the lakes by boat and arrive at the shores of Ross Castle. Dinner at your leisure, tonight traditional music and set-dancing with local dancers. (B, L)
Day 4: Thursday, September 20: Iveragh Peninsula
The Iveragh Peninsula and the Ring of Kerry is Ireland’s best-known drive. It is hard to compare the landscape but many people who have driven the coastline of Highway One in California will appreciate the awesome beauty at every bend in the road. There are many small villages to stop for a lunch, a pint or an Irish coffee and just enjoy a walk. Return to Killarney for more music and fun. (B)
Day 5: Friday, September 21: Kenmare, Glengariff
What a day and evening we have planned, so get ready! We board the coach in the afternoon with our first stop the lovely village of Kenmare, the gateway to the Beara Peninsula. We head to the village of Glengariff, and time permitting we visit IInaculin Island (Garinish) a short crossing by boat to spectacular Italian designed gardens. Return to Killarney for our final group dinner for the conference portion of the journey. (B, L, D)
Day 6: Saturday, September 22: KIllarney, Tralee
Final day of lectures. Take the afternoon at your leisure. Take time to prepare for departure home or post-conference journey. This evening we will board our coach and travel to nearby town of Tralee to attend a performance at the Siamsa Tíre National Folk Theatre of Ireland. (B, D)
Day 7: Sunday, September 23: Flights home or onward to Kinsale
Early morning transfer by coach to Shannon Airport for those returning home. Those opting for the add-on Kinsale to Kilkenny tour, approximate departure time 10 am. (B)
Note: Traveling Matters reserves the right to change the itinerary if deemed necessary and to increase the cost should the fluctuation of the Euro deem necessary or related to the number of participants..
Please Note: The conference registration fee is paid directly to C&H Educational Systems.
The Accommodation/Land Package is paid to Traveling Matters.
ACCOMODATION/LAND PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- Round trip ground transportation by private coach from Shannon Airport to hotel
- Daily coach excursions to ancient sites, rural villages, and walking tours
- Six nights accommodations at 5-star hotel and spa (double occupancy)
- Full Irish breakfast served daily; 3 lunches; 3 dinners
- Bottled water on bus during afternoon excursions
- Entrance fees to excursion sites
- Evening entertainment with Irish music
- All in-country guides and leadership
- Pre-trip materials, luggage tags
NOT INCLUDED: International air flight; personal spending; pints of Guinness; other beverages; meals not included in itinerary; laundry service; discretionary tips to wait staff, driver, guides, and musicians.
INSURANCE: We recommend travel insurance for losses necessitated by you having to cancel your participation or potential injury or illness while traveling. Travel Insurance recommendations will be provided upon registration.
ABOUT YOUR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS: You may choose to use your air miles or book your own flight to Ireland. However, if you would like to take advantage of the group's ground transportation to and from to Shannon Airport you will need to arrange your arrival and departure times to coincide with the group. If for any reason your flight is delayed, we unfortunately must request that you meet the group at the Hotel. Information can be provided for local transportation options. For more information contact Margarita (707 939-7638).
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Download a Printable Itinerary here (.pdf file)