DISCOVER NORTHERN IRELAND in 2016
September 9-18, 2016
9 days – 10 Counties -over 20 group excursions $2399
Mindie Burgoyne will lead you on a unique journey through the northern part of Ireland – a land few visitors get to see in such an intimate way. The tour includes amazing megaliths, stunning scenery, and sites with powerful earth energies. You will explore Northern Ireland’s six counties plus also venture into Counties Donegal, Moneghan, Meath and Dublin. There will also be a unique welcoming day in County Kildare, and a free day in the walled city of Derry – famous as an arts center in Northern Ireland.
This is one of the largest, most comprehensive tours of sites in the north of Ireland offered anywhere.
The Focus is thin places
The focus of this and all tours led by Mindie is “thin places” or places where the veil between this world and the eternal world is thin… where both worlds are woven together. You’ll see the unspoiled hidden places few visitors ever see in the pristine, undeveloped parts of the northern counties. You’ll be traveling within the context of a story while peeping into the ancient past of mystical hills, stone circles, portal tombs, holy wells, monastic ruins, enchanted forests and archeological wonders.
We’ll have fun, too. The tour however, isn’t all just thin places and mystical sites. There will also be plenty of time for fun with overnight stays in the vibrant city centres of Derry, Dublin, Moneghan, Letterkenny and two nights on the stunning Antrim coast. You’ll be able to relax, take in the music, food, culture and experience the “craic” Irish people are so famous for.
Sites on the Discover the North Tour
A Balance of Megaliths, Mythology, History, Natural Wonders and FUN.
This tour includes the well-known Giant’s Causeway on the Antrim Coast, Dunluce Castle, the walled city of Derry, and the medieval Town of Donegal, but it also includes some lesser-known sites such as the Navan Fort, home to the ancient knights of the Red Branch and goddess Macha, Beltany Stone Circle, Ardboe on Lough Erne, the Dark Hedges, famous for being featured in The Game of Thrones; Grianan of Aileach, the sun palace; Whitepark Bay where the sand sings; Caldragh, the ancient cemetery – famous for its Janus figure, and Altadaven Forest – an ancient forest that has an old druidic site marked with a stone throne dedicated now to St. Patrick.
You’ll be part of traveling family for 10 days. Our groups are limited to 25 guests and we travel in our own roomy motor coach using major cities as a home base (2 nights in Dublin, 2 nights in Moneghan, 2 nights in Letterkenny, 1 night in Derry, 2 nights in Antrim, 1 night in Belfast). In the morning we head out together for a day journeying through thin places, and we return home in time for you to venture out into town and visit with locals, listen to some traditional Irish music and tour these vibrant town centres.
DISCOVER THE NORTH ITINERARY & DETAILS
Mindie Burgoyne will be with the tour from start to finish as will our Irish coach driver. Mindie is an expert on mystical and sacred sites in Ireland, having researched thin places for over a twenty years and traveled thousands of miles across Ireland doing conducting the research and group tours.
Expert local guides will be with us for a closer look at the City of Derry, a day in County Tyrone, as well as a tour of the Boyne Valley. These guides are local to the area and will be able to speak specifically about some of the sites on the tour.
COST – $2399
Cost is $2399 (based on double occupancy), and is for the land only. It includes lodging in 3/4 star hotels, all breakfasts, welcome and farewell dinners as well as two dinners mid-week, one lunch, transportation, admission costs, and the private guides. Scroll through the posts on this blog site to see more about the sites on the tour.
Airfare is not included. We can assist with questions regarding best options for airfare and booking if necessary.
Single room supplement is $550.
We suggest guests purchase travel insurance on their own.
Deposit of $500 per person must be submitted to hold the spot.
Tour is limited to 25 guests.
DISCOUNT FOR ALUMS
$50 discount for every Thin Places tour they’ve been on prior to 2016.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
- Visits to over 20 sites in 10 identified counties
- 10 nights in town-center hotels (3 & 4 star all w/ private baths)
- Double, Triple & Single Occupancy available
- All hotel taxes/fees
- Airport Transfers to and from Dublin & Belfast Airports
- Transportation via luxury coach between towns & for daily touring
- Traditional full Irish breakfast every morning
- Welcome and Farewell dinners on days 1 & 10, plus 2 mid-week dinners
- Lunch on Day 4
- Full time host & guide – Mindie Burgoyne
- Guided tours of some sites with local expert guides
- Emergency Local Contact available 24/7
MAKE YOUR RESERVATION TODAY.
$500 per person deposit needed to reserve your spot. Final balance due to be paid by July 11, 2016 and is non-refundable after that date.
RESERVATIONS: To book your reservation download the registration form.
Still have questions? Email Mindie at mindie@travelhag.com
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