We will leave our Dublin Airport Hotel early in the morning to board the 8:00am ferry to Wales. You'll have time to relax and have a cup of hot tea and breakfast as we sail across the Irish Sea. 

Once we arrive in Wales, we'll head south, making a couple stops along the way.  We'll settle in for our first night in a lovely hotel in Narberth.

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For our first two days in Southern Wales, we'll be exploring numerous historical sites with our local guide and Welsh historian that are directly associated with King Arthur and Merlin. Some legends say that Arthur and his knights are buried in one of the caves in this region. 

We'll also visit Myddfai, a small village with only 425 residents. Local women have worked hard to revive this town and keep its history alive. During medieval times, Myddfai was renowned for having doctors and herbalists that were highly gifted helping to heal people of all sorts of ailments. They were called upon and asked to travel great distances in England and parts of Europe to help heal the sick. 

Legends say that it all began with one doctor whose mother was a faerie being and shared with him all of the faerie plant remedies. These were passed down to other doctors and herbalists that continued the Myddfai tradition of healing.

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Pembrokeshire has numerous neolithic sites, such as Bedd Arthur Stone Circle pictured above. It's name means the bed of Arthur - an interesting stone circle as it has 13 stones and is shaped more like an oval and less like a circle. Some say that Bedd Arthur stone circle was the original prototype for Stonehenge. Other sites in the area are equally intriguing and associated with King Arthur.

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Today, we head north to North Wales Pilgrim's Way. We'll make a few stops along the way, such as one of the oldest weaving mills in Wales. 

Will arrive at our "home" for the next 4 nights - a lovely retreat center in Snowdonia located on a biodynamic farm. This lovely and unique place is centrally located to the charming towns and scenic trails that are in and around the Snowdonia National Park.

Here, we'll spend our days exploring the area and return each afternoon to learn how to make your very own spirit doll. This type of doll-making is an ancient shamanic art amongst the Celtic people and other traditions as well. 

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There is an Otherworldly Faerie Glen that we'll spend some time in communing with the faeries. It's a fairly secluded spot in Snowdonia, along with other trails that will guide us to some magical lakes. One such lake is associated with King Arthur and believed to be the lake where the Lady gifted Arthur his sword.

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Bardsey Island, located in the northwest of Wales, is believed to be the true Avalon. In the 6th century, the Welsh kings of Llyn and Saint Cafdan founded a monastery on the small island and by the 12th century, it became a very popular pilgrimage site. 

Its name translates to "Island of the Bards" and is referred to the island of 20,000 saints, as it is believed that 20, 000 saints and monks have been buried on the island. Today, there are only 11 inhabitants on the island with only ruins revealing what it once once. Still a pilgrim site as well as a bird watcher's paradise, Bardsey Island sits quietly off Wale's western shores. 

We will spend some time here(weather permitting) to listen deeply to what the land is willing to share. 

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The Isle of Anglesey has as long history associated with the Druids. We'll visit their ancient sites that include burial mounds, Bryn Celli and Bodowyr burial chamber. There are many other sites on the small Isle of Anglesey that we'll visit as well.  I'm in contact with the Druid Order that is active today on the Isle and am requesting a time to meet with our group.

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This area boasts several charming old towns. We'll spend our day strolling their cobblestone streets and stone bridges and learning about their history. We'll be sure to discover a few quaint shops, walking trails and a cozy pub for lunch. This time of year in Wales is gorgeous as the leaves will be turning color.

This evening will be our farewell dinner as we'll prepare to sail back to Dublin. 

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We'll be setting sail from Holy Head on the Isle of Anglesey across the Irish Sea returning to our airport hotel in Dublin. 

Reserve your flight home for whatever time is convenient for you.  We'll be staying close to the airport, so it you'll have only a short ride.