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The Ring of Kerry has it all on the 179 km anti-clockwise, coastal drive from the bustling town of Killarney to Kenmare with its charming pubs and authentic restaurants.
You will see everything from rugged mountains, Irish wolfhounds, black faced sheep, thatch roof cottages, peat turf bogs, old railway bridges, beehive huts, marshy fields, golden beaches, rolling hills, mirror like lakes and rocky cliffs.
Dingle Bay, the Atlantic Ocean and Kenmare bay are on display as you tour the Iveragh Peninsula with your personal driver guide. Skellig Michael Islands, home to the 6th century monks and a movie set for Starwars are visible on a clear day from the Kerry cliffs. Chocolate tasting at Skelligs Chocolate Factory or whiskey tasting in Skellig Six 18 Distillery are all on the Ring of Kerry Tour. Stand at Ladies view and look in awe over the Killarney lakes and MacGillycuddy Reeks, towering overhead.
Your Ring of Kerry Tour is overflowing with continuous gems from large mountains, hidden little villages, large churches, sheltered coves, flowery ditches, Bronze Age Standing stones, stone forts and multi-coloured houses.
Be prepared for a very busy day of sightseeing for eight hours with many happy memories created on this very popular day tour.
RING OF KERRY DAY TOUR ITINERARY:
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Pick up at your hotel or B&B in Killarney, 9am and travel out to Aghadoe Heights for a view over Killarney lakes and a photo opportunity.
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Continue to Killorglin town made famous because of the Puck fair every year, where a mountain goat is crowned and celebrated.
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Drive through this quaint little town to Kerry Bog Village. Walk around the village for 30-45 minutes into the thatch cottages, smell the peat fires and view the old farm machinery. Take a photo of the Irish wolf hounds which are a big attraction.
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Stop in at the Red Fox Inn next door for a whiskey, Irish coffee or tea and home-made scones.
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Your driver guide will stop at the Mountain Stages viewing point for a photo of Dingle Bay and Peninsula.
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Drive to Cahersiveen town and walk into the spectacular Daniel O’ Connell, memorial church dating back to 1902.
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Next stop will be the bustling little fishing village, called Portmagee made famous by Star Wars filming in 2014 & 2015. Taste some delicious seafood in the Fisherman’s bar at the pier.
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Kerry cliffs, which are just ten minutes’ drive from Portmagee, will be your next stop. View the 1000 feet, rugged cliffs, awesome views over the Atlantic Ocean and Skellig Michael Islands in the distance where the Star Wars movie, The Force Awakens was filmed in 2014.
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Taste some delicious, handmade, artisan chocolate at Skelligs Chocolate factory and café.
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Take a photo at Coomakista pass and enjoy an Irish whiskey or a pint of Guinness at a local pub in Sneem town.
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Stop at Ladies view for a breathtaking panoramic vista overlooking Killarney lakes.
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Return to Killarney town at 5.00pm after a great day touring, relax in your hotel or B&B and travel into town later for dinner in a fantastic restaurant, suggested by your driver guide.
