Private tour in Sligo Samuel B
up to 5 people
8 hours
Private transportation
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Samuel B.
As a third generation seanchaรญ (storyteller) I follow a rich family tradition in a region steeped...
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The Mystical Glens and fairytale castles of the northwest through ancient myth told by a guardian of lore. Hear the epic romance/tragedy legend that is the origin of the King Arthur saga that inspired so many of the greatest playwrights poets and artists from Alfred Tennyson to James Joyce. Visit Ireland's majestic Glencar waterfalls immortalized in the poetry of Yeats. Visit castles where Legend began. Lunch at the quaint village tea rooms at Stanford's pub in Dromahair. From Dromahair village we visit the dramatic ruins of the once splendid Creevylea abbey, overlooking the eternal (Bonet) river. Continue along the shore of the 'shining' lake Lough Gill for a walk on the boardwalk to deep dark Slish wood with breathtaking views north to the 'sleeping warrior' mountain. Hear stories of just why Ireland is full of actual real live giants (and little people of course) Return to Sligo along the stunning lakeside drive we visit the fairytale Parke's castle, ancestral home of the last prince of Breifne
We visit the scenic Glens and fairytale castles of North Sligo/Leitrim . 9:00am - Depart Sligo town or hotel pickup. we head north east (15min drive) towards the beautiful Glencar valley visiting Irelands highest waterfall for a short (45min) hike. 10:30am - Stop for an optional cup of coffee at the famous Glencar waterfall a short (5min) walk from the tea house. 11:15am - We continue (driving) east to the quaint little village of Manorhamilton to visit the ruins of Hamilton's castle a 16th century Scots baronial style plantation castle. 12:30pm - Lunch: Stanford's a picturesque country pub in the heart of the village. 1:30 - 2. 15pm - Creevylea Abbey 1. 5 hour Walk/storytelling lakeside walk 4:30pm - Parke's castle 15th Century plantation castle. 6:00pm -Sligo/Hotel This is my suggested itinerary, but together we can workout whatever you prefer doing, just send me a message, I will be more than happy to help you create the most suitable tour for you.
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Transportation is provided in comfortable Mercedes mini - van (2-6 people)* *For larger groups 6+ please give as much notice as possible and I can provide a quotation which includes the price details for the required vehicle (up to 25 people). (Vehicles are all modern comfortable and clean Mercedes or Ford)
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Size:
up to 5 people
Duration:
8 hours
Transportation:
Private transportation
1
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Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 5 people
Duration:
8 hours
Transportation:
Private transportation
1
View Pricing Details
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