Killarney & The Ring of Kerry

Situated in Ireland’s south west corner, Killarney is one of the Emerald Isle’s principal tourist destinations and is often referred to as the Jewel of Ireland. Killarney is surrounded by the majestic scenery of the National Park, with beautiful lakes and Ireland’s highest mountain peaks encompassing this popular tourist destination. Killarney is also the perfect base from which to explore the stunning scenery of Irelands South West corner, with the stunning Ring of Kerry and the Beara Peninsula nearby, just waiting to be explored.

GLENEAGLE HOTEL

The Gleneagle hotel is one of the largest hotels in Killarney, situated in landscaped gardens overlooking Killarney National Park. All bedrooms are equipped with television, radio, Wi-Fi, telephone, iron / ironing board, hairdryer and tea / coffee making facilities. The hotel also features a choice of restaurants, bar and lounge, entertainment area plus a leisure club with indoor swimming pool. Lift to all floors.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS TRAVEL PACKAGE

Accommodation with dinner and breakfast
Crossing and Admission to Garinish Island
Excursions as described in the tour itinerary
Return Holyhead to Dublin ferry crossings
Return coach travel from your local pick up point

Day One

We travel to Holyhead for our Irish Sea crossing to Dublin Port, then continue via Portlaoise and Limerick to Killarney where we check in to the Gleneagle Hotel.

Day Two

Enjoy a day at leisure to relax and explore Killarney, a small town bursting with atmosphere and personality. Why not take a cruise on Lough Leane, Killarney's largest and most picturesque lake, perhaps take a local 'jaunting car' ride or visit Ross Castle and Muckross House, a magnificent Victorian mansion where Queen Victoria stayed in 1861.

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Day Three

Today we discover the spectacular Ring of Kerry, considered one of the finest scenic drives in the world with outstanding views around every turn. We follow the coast road around the Iveragh Peninsula traveling through small villages and pastures green whilst admiring the constantly changing vistas of beautiful seascapes, mountains, beaches and cliffs. Enjoy a full day absorbing the breathtakingly beautiful scenery that makes up this unmissable area of Ireland.

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Day Four

This morning we travel to Glengarriff where we take a short boat trip to the must-see Garinish Island. This small and beautiful garden island is tucked away in a sheltered natural harbour within Bantry Bay and is known to horticulturists and lovers of trees and shrubs all around the world as an island garden of rare beauty. This afternoon the stunning scenery continues as we travel over the Healy pass and take in the natural beauty of the Beara Peninsula.

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Day Five

We travel back to the Dublin ferry port for our return sailing to Holyhead, then continue on home to North Wales.

B=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Abergele	Abergele, Bowling Green Bus Stop
Bangor, Beach Rd IRE	Bangor, Nelson Pub Beach Road
Bangor, Deiniol Rd IRE	Bangor, Old Post Office Bus Stop Deiniol Road
Bethel	Bethel, Primary School Bus Stop
Bontnewydd	Bontnewydd, Bus Stop Near Chip Shop
Bryngwran	Bryngwran, School Entrance
Caergeiliog	Caergeiliog, Outside Sportsmans Pub
Caernarfon, Campbell Road	Caernarfon, Bus Stop Bottom of Campbell Road
Caernarfon, Leisure Cent.	Caernarfon, Bus Stop opposite Leisure Centre
Caernarfon, Morrisons	Caernarfon, Morrisons Bus Stop
Caernarfon, Waterloo Port	Caernarfon, Waterloo Port Bus Stop
Caernarfon, Y Glyn	Caernarfon, Y Glyn Bethel Road
Colwyn Bay	Colwyn Bay, Railway Station Bus Stop
Criccieth, Medical Centre	Criccieth, Medical Centre Bus Stop
Gaerwen IRE	Gaerwen, Bus Stop Opposite Stermat
Gwalchmai	Gwalchmai, Opposite Clock
Holyhead	Holyhead, Bus Stop Outside Ferry Terminal Entrance
Llanberis, Maes Padarn	Llanberis, Bus Stop Opposite Maes Padarn
Llanberis, Spar	Llanberis, Outside Spar Shop
Llandudno	Llandudno, Mostyn Broadway Coach Park Bus Stop
Llandudno Jct. Station	Llandudno Junction, Station Hotel Bus Stop
Llandygai IRE	Llandygai, Bus Stop Opposite Castle Entrance
Llanfairfechan	Llanfairfechan, Castle Bridge Bus Stop
Llanfairpwll	Llanfairpwll, Pringles Car Park (Parking not permitted at Pringles car park)
Llangefni IRE	Llangefni, Tafarn Y Rhos
Llanrug	Llanrug, Arvonia Garage
Menai Bridge	Menai Bridge, Library Bus Stop
Penrhyn Bay	Penrhyn Bay, Post Office
Penygroes	Penygroes, Crossroads (Outside Victoria Hotel)
Porthmadog	Porthmadog, Tesco Bus Stop
Pwllheli	Pwllheli, Bus Station
Rhos on Sea Ire	Rhos on Sea, The Cayley Arms Bus Stop
Rhos on Sea, Hickorys	Rhos on Sea, Bus Stop Opposite Hickorys Restaurant
St. Asaph	St. Asaph, Bus Stop Outside Petrol Station
Valley	Valley, Opposite Valley Hotel
Y Felinheli, St. Marys	Y Felinheli, St Mary's Church Bus Stop
Y Felinheli, Victoria	Y Felinheli, Victoria Hotel Bus Stop