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Hiking in History

The Hiking in History Tour combines scenic walking routes with Ireland’s most important historic sites. This journey follows quiet trails, ancient paths, and historic landscapes while visiting castles, monasteries, and heritage locations across the country.

Walk through valleys shaped by time, explore medieval ruins, and visit some of Ireland’s best-known landmarks. This tour suits travellers who want a relaxed walking holiday combined with history, culture, and scenic countryside.

Route Map

Itinerary Overview

  • Day / Segment
    Highlights
    Overnight
  • Arrival and Historic Orientation

    Arrival in Dublin with an introductory walk through historic streets and landmarks, setting the tone for the journey ahead.

    Dublin
  • Ancient Paths and Rural Landscapes

    Walks through countryside shaped by early settlements, with routes passing ruins, stone paths, and open farmland.

    Rural Ireland
  • Castles, Cliffs, and Coastal Routes

    Walking sections that link coastal scenery with historic sites, offering varied terrain and wide views.

    Coastal Region
  • Scottish Highlands and Final Walks

    The journey concludes with walks through historic Scottish landscapes before arrival in Edinburgh.

    Edinburgh

Itinerary

Arrive in Shannon airport and meet your driver/guide. Travel the short distance to spend one night in the sumptuous Adare Manor.

Travel to the Dingle Skellig Hotel for two nights. Visit Dingle town , the Beehive Huts , Gallarus Oratory , and enjoy the scenic drive.

Hike on Ventry Beach and then on to the Dunquin Cliff Walk.

Travel across Killarney National Park and on to stay two nights at the magnificent Sheen Falls Lodge , falls view room. Tke in Kenmare village and the ancient standing stones.

Hike at Gleninchaquin Park.

Drive across the Caha Pass to Kinsale. Stay two nights at Actons Hotel , harbour view room. Visit Charles Fort.

Hike the Scilly Walk and visit the English Market in nearby Cork.

Return to Shannon airport to fly home.

Starting From

USD 4,200 / per person

  • Travel Style

    Walking Tour

  • Duration

    6 - 6 Nights

  • Start / End

    Dublin / Edinburgh
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UK: +44 7855 462558US: +1 949 510 6749maurice@irelandluxurytours.com