Kerry Royal

This delightful 9 day tour focuses on the gems of the south & west of Ireland. You will visit the fishing ports of Dingle, travel the lush Tipperary valleys, tour the National Stud horse stud of Ireland, explore the capital city Dublin, then finish with an night of fun and lively Irish entertainment.

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Travel: 9 Days
Accommodations: 8 Nights
Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Limerick
  • Adare
  • Killarney
  • Dingle Peninsula
  • Moll’s Gap
  • Ring of Kerry
  • Blarney
  • Cork
  • Cahir Castle
  • Kilkenny
  • Waterford
  • Kildare
  • Dublin

INCLUSIONS

  • Transportation throughout by luxury touring coach
  • Services of an experienced driver & local touring guide
  • 8 nights accommodation in first class hotels
  • All rooms ensuite
  • 8 full Irish breakfasts
  • 3 Evening meals in Hotels
  • Dinner and entertainment at Quill’s Farmhouse, Muckross Park
  • Farewell dinner and entertainment in Dublin
  • Admissions to: Cahir Castle, Dunbrody Famine Ship, Dingle Sheepdogs, Irish National Stud & Gardens
  • Jaunting car ride through Killarney
  • Visit the National Stud in Kildare – home to Ireland’s finest thoroughbreds
  • Baggage handling charges

Itinerary

If you have purchased our Air & Land package you will be met on arrival and transferred to the tour hotel in Limerick. If not join us in the late afternoon / early evening and meet your travelling companions. An optional Medieval Banquet is on offer tonight.

Overnight—Radisson Blu Hotel, Limerick

After breakfast we head for the Kingdom of Kerry. A panoramic tour of Limerick City is undertaken before travelling to Adare, where thatched cottages line the broad main street. We continue via Rathkeale and Abbeyfeale and arrive in the beautiful town of Killarney.

Overnight—Dromhall Hotel**, Killarney

This morning we enjoy a jaunting car ride thru’ Killarney National Park. We will visit the fishing port of Dingle, view a traditional working sheep farm, and view the Blasket Islands as we round Slea Head. Enjoy views of the Lakes before returning to Killarney.

Dinner*/Overnight—Dromhall Hotel**, Killarney

A leisurely tour around the Iveragh Peninsula reputed to be one of the most scenic drives in Europe. Travel via Killorglin, Cahirciveen, Waterville on Ballinskelligs Bay and the quaint village of Sneem. Later this evening you are invited to Quill’s Farmhouse for a traditional Irish dinner and entertainment.

Dinner/Entertainment/Overnight—Dromhall Hotel**, Killarney

Leaving Kerry, we travel east to Blarney Castle (optional). From Cork we head to Tipperary with its lush, green landscape.  We visit Cahir for a tour of one of Ireland’s best-preserved castles before arriving in medieval Kilkenny.

Dinner/Overnight—Ormonde Hotel, Kilkenny

Follow in the footsteps of a group of Famine emigrants as you board a replica of the sailing vessel Dunbrody at the quayside in New Ross. Next, onto Waterford for some free time to explore the Medieval town. You can visit the Viking Museums or the famous Crystal factory (both optional).

Dinner/Overnight—Ormonde Hotel, Kilkenny

This morning we travel through the Curragh of Kildare for a guided tour of the Irish National Stud. You also visit the Horse Museum and the Japanese Gardens. A panoramic tour of Dublin is undertaken before arriving at your city hotel. This evening, a free night to explore the electric atmosphere in Dublin.

Overnight—Gresham Hotel, Dublin

The full day is yours to explore Dublin’s “Fair City.” Check out the famous streets, squares, magnificent buildings, beautiful parks & great shopping. Tonight, you will enjoy a farewell dinner with some lively Irish entertainment.

Dinner/Overnight—Gresham Hotel, Dublin

Your tour ends after a final hearty Irish breakfast in your Dublin hotel.  Please inquire about our group departure transfer.

Terms & Conditions:

Prices quoted are per person based on double occupancy, for select dates and gateways, and reflect all promotional savings, and are subject to availability at time of booking. Prices are available from other departure cities, contact your travel agent. Prices were valid at time of publishing and are subject to change without notice. Promotional offer may be changed or withdrawn at any time.

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