Ireland - Alumni - Cornell University
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Killarney Lakes<br />
Eddie Lenihan, <strong>Ireland</strong>’s most famous<br />
storyteller.<br />
Day Four<br />
ENNIS<br />
W.B. Yeats statue<br />
B/L/D<br />
Excursion: The Burren and The Cliffs<br />
of Moher. After a presentation at the Burren<br />
Center, enjoy a drive through this mystical<br />
landscape, an ancient land that’s a source<br />
of wonder for all who visit. Stop to marvel at<br />
the ancient tomb, Poulnabrone Dolman, which<br />
has been standing since the Neolithic era<br />
(4,000-3,000 B.C.). Then, venture to the<br />
majestic Cliffs at Moher for one of the most<br />
breathtaking views in all of <strong>Ireland</strong>.<br />
Local Focus: Irish Music and Dance.<br />
Prepare for a lively evening during an<br />
exclusive performance. Young musicians and<br />
dancers from a local school will entertain you<br />
with traditional music and dance, including<br />
the Irish step dance, an old style of dance<br />
that’s still popular in <strong>Ireland</strong>.<br />
Day Five<br />
KILLARNEY<br />
Killarney<br />
Today, depart for Killarney.<br />
Excursion: Muckross House. Step back in<br />
time at one of <strong>Ireland</strong>’s most-famous homes,<br />
Muckross House, a stately, ivy-covered<br />
mansion built in 1834 for a politician and his<br />
artist wife. Surrounded by lush formal gardens<br />
and traditional farms, the house has over<br />
65 rooms, each opulently furnished in<br />
Victorian-era décor.<br />
Independent Exploration: After a brief<br />
overview of Killarney, the afternoon is yours<br />
to explore at your leisure whether you’d like<br />
to sightsee or browse through shops for<br />
souvenirs.<br />
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Blarney Castle<br />
Continue to the Malton Hotel and spend the<br />
remainder of your day at leisure.<br />
Day Six<br />
KILLARNEY<br />
B/L<br />
Excursion: The Ring of Kerry. Travel<br />
along the Ring of Kerry, one of the most<br />
scenic coastal routes in the world, with<br />
serene beaches, ancient monasteries and<br />
archaeological wonders at each passing turn.<br />
Along the way, you’ll meet Brendan Ferris, a<br />
local shepherd who will demonstrate the art of<br />
shepherding sheep. See the charming coastal<br />
villages of Caherdaniel and Sneem before<br />
stopping at Ladies’ View for a panoramic view<br />
of the Killarney Valley and its lakes.<br />
Local Flavor: Enjoy a relaxing lunch in<br />
Waterville, a picturesque village overlooking<br />
the Atlantic Ocean.<br />
Day Seven<br />
KILLARNEY<br />
Local Focus: Finding Your Irish Roots.<br />
If you boast some Irish heritage in your genes,<br />
start the process of uncovering your Irish<br />
ancestry during this informative lecture that<br />
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