Excursion The kingdom of kerry tour at Bantry

Cruise line: Silversea
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Explore the most beautiful scenery and locales in all of Ireland during this panoramic, full-day sightseeing excursion to the Kingdom of Kerry.

Glengarriff, West Cork, Kenmare, Moll's Gap, Ladies View, and Lakes of Killarny

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 1.5-hour drive to Killarny. En route, travel the winding roads of West Cork and through Kenmare, a heritage town nestled on the shore of Kenmare Bay. From here, turn north to Moll's Gap and continue on to Killarney. A photo stop is made at Ladies View, perhaps the best place for spectacular panoramic views over the Kerry landscape and beautiful Lakes of Killarney.

Killarney National Park and Muckross House & Gardens

Next, head to Muckross House & Gardens. Located within Killarney National Park, this magnificent Victorian mansion is one of Ireland's leading stately homes. Upon arrival, take a guided walking tour of Muckross House & Gardens. The elegantly furnished rooms portray the lifestyles of the landed gentry, whilst downstairs in the basement you can experience the working conditions of the servants once employed in the house.

Killarney Town, Lunch, and Free Time

Following your tour, re-board your coach for the short drive to the heart of Killarney Town, and proceed for lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, some free time is made available to explore this charming town. Killarney is the touchstone against which all other beautiful locales in Ireland are popularly measured. It features a charming landscape of lakes, wooded vales, rolling sandstone hills and rich green pastures. Monarchs, poets, artists, writers, and composers have visited, and been inspired by, the unique and unsurpassed beauty of the region.

Kenmare and Free Time

Leaving Killarney Town, re-board your coach and drive to Kenmare. Upon arrival, some free time is made available to explore this lovely, quaint Irish village. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 75-minute drive back to the pier

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 328 yards (about 300 metres), at times over uneven surfaces, hills and inclines, with three steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach, 14 steps at the restaurant and 90 steps at Muckross House. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Walking in Killarny and Kenmare is at the discretion of each guest. Guests are advised to wear warm, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe and non-slip walking shoes, and bring sun protection and a weatherproof jacket from the ship. Guests must be at least ten years old to participate on this tour. Guests must be at least 21 years old to be served alcoholic beverages. Photography is not permitted in some parts of Muckross House.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Glengarriff, West Cork, Moll's Gap, Ladies View, Killarney Lakes and National Park, Muckross House & Gardens, Lunch, Free Time in Killarney Town and Kenmare

Note

This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 328 yards (about 300 metres), at times over uneven surfaces, hills and inclines, with three steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach, 14 steps at the restaurant and 90 steps at Muckross House. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Walking in Killarny and Kenmare is at the discretion of each guest. Guests are advised to wear warm, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe and non-slip walking shoes, and bring sun protection and a weatherproof jacket from the ship. Guests must be at least ten years old to participate on this tour. Guests must be at least 21 years old to be served alcoholic beverages. Photography is not permitted in some parts of Muckross House.