From Cork: Ring of Kerry Guided Day Trip



The Ring of Kerry is a mystical and unspoiled part of Ireland that has attracted visitors for centuries. Spend a day on a tour from Cork to enjoy its spectacular beauty and ancient heritage. Stop in quaint villages and marvel at stunning coastal views.

Highlights

  • Stop in Killorglin, the site of the ancient Puck Fair Celtic festival
  • Marvel at the views of Dingle Bay and the Blasket Islands in the Atlantic Ocean
  • Take a break for refreshments in the popular tourist town of Killarney

Description

Explore the mystical Ring of Kerry on a full-day guided tour from Cork. See the picturesque village of Waterville, Killarney National Park, panoramic views of Dingle Bay, and other famous areas of ancient Ireland. After meeting your guide, enjoy a scenic drive to one of Ireland's most colorful and charming villages. You will see two village squares and a beautiful bridge in the village center. Pass through Killorglin, the home of the ancient Celtic festival known as the Puck Fair.  Next, take in the amazing views of Dingle Bay, famous Inch Beach, and on a clear day, possibly even the Blasket Islands off the wild Atlantic coast. You will admire the picturesque little village of Waterville that sits overlooking Ballinskelligs Bay and the Skellig Rocks with their early Christian monastery. Charlie Chaplin loved Waterville and was a frequent visitor. See the statue in his honor, unveiled in 1998. Continue to the most beautiful and admired national park in Ireland, and take in the views of the Lakes of Killarney and the Black Valley during stops at Molls Gap and Leprechaun Crossing. Your next stop will be at the lovely 18-meter-high waterfall that cascades through the wooded Friar's Glenn and admires this site of natural beauty. Finally, take some time to relax in Killarney and grab some refreshments before departing for Cork.

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