WALKING holidays are becoming more and more popular as seasoned travellers come to grips with the fact that you cannot truly experience the world’s scenic wonders on a five-minute photo stop.
All over Europe, people are lacing up their hiking boots and heading off the beaten track to immerse themselves in the landscape and lifestyle of regions like Tuscany, Provence, the Tyrol, the Pyrenees and the Swiss Alps.
If the rolling hills and misty glens of Ireland are more your style, Flight Centre has an eight-day walking tour on offer that will take you to the Emerald Isle’s most picturesque landscapes and rugged terrain.
The standout walking tour covers Ireland’s west coast and will take you through the Killarney National Park, an idyllic retreat surrounded by towering mountains, lakes and waterfalls.
To add contrast to the trip, a gentle stroll through the spectacular gardens of Muckross Estate, exploring its nineteenth century farmhouses, is a must.
The west coast also features The Gap of Dunloe, a rugged valley left behind in the last Ice Age and where you will hike around Killarney National Park en route to visit the tumbling Torc Waterfall.
The jagged coastline and towering cliffs of the Dingle Peninsula present a dramatic end to the western-most tip of Ireland.
The beautiful coastal walk along Dingle Way to the village of Camp leads you across some remarkable landscape and on to the Annascaul Lake region.
Of course, a trip to Ireland wouldn’t be complete without a pint or two of Guinness to finish the tour in the town of Tralee.
Flight Centre has some great specials to Ireland and Europe and can arrange the tour for departures between April and October.
Call 1300 939 414 or visit your local Flight Centre for bookings and detail