As an independent traveler, take a day off and enjoy the beauty of the Beara Peninsula in a small group of up to six people – comfortably in a minibus and in a relaxed atmosphere.
This tour will take you to ancient stone circles, impressive megaliths and other prehistoric sites that are deeply rooted in the history of this landscape and of Ireland as a whole.
Along the way, you will experience the spectacular coastal and mountain scenery of the Beara Peninsula, with its dramatic views over the Atlantic – a paradise for photography and relaxed exploration.
This tour is equally suitable for history buffs, curious travelers and families, and combines Ireland's wild nature with the mysterious world of its prehistoric monuments – at a leisurely, personal pace.
As a trained Regional Tour Guide/Irish Heritage and Culture and with 30 years of experience in West Cork, it is important to me to show guests an authentic Ireland. I combine the latest archaeological findings with the sites that make Ireland’s rich cultural heritage tangible and perceptible.
The tour departs from Skibbereen at 9:00 AM, with the option to board in Bantry or Glengarriff (Kenmare on request). It takes you across the Beara Peninsula and ends back in Bantry at 5:30 PM, or 6:00 PM in Skibbereen.
Entrance fees/donations and snacks are included in the price.
We will have lunch at a small, charming restaurant near a mountain lake in the midst of the rugged nature of the Beara Peninsula.
In the afternoon, we will stop for a refreshment in the most beautiful, colorful village in Ireland. From there, you can sit back and take in and enjoy the sights as we drive home along Bantry Bay.