County Kerry`s mountains, lakes and coasts have been the picture-postcard image of Ireland overseas! Known as "The Kingdom", its breathtaking scenery, small villages, mountainous landscape and dramatic seacoast has attracted people to this county since Victorian times. Containing some of Ireland`s most iconic scenery: impossibly crenulated coastlines, endless green fields crisscrossed by tumbledown stone walls, and mist-shrouded mountain peaks and bogs, scenery is by no means Kerry`s only attraction.
This is a Kingdom where monks built crazy beautiful beehive huts on Skellig Michael, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It`s home to Killarney National Park, nestling between Killarney and Kenmare, which harbors the 19th-century Muckross House, Ireland`s highest mountain in Carrauntoohil and the glorious Lough Leane; to the lively tourism hub of Killarney spilling over with colorful shops, restaurants and pubs with spirited trad sessions. Killarney is the jumping-off point for Kerry`s two famed loop drives. The larger Ring of Kerry skirts the Iveragh Peninsula, fringed by islands scattered offshore. The compact Dingle Peninsula is like a condensed version of its southern neighbor, with ancient sites, sandy beaches and glimpses of a hard, unforgiving land. County Kerry is home to some of Ireland`s finest golf courses, with Ballybunion in the North, Waterville to the south and Killarney in between!
A fantastic opportunity to discover the amazing landscapes along your way in Ireland. Begin with a stay in Dublin (castles, pubs, trendy coffee houses, art, history); and then, pick up your Rental Car then depart early in the morning for a visit to Waterford (home of world-famous Waterford Crystal, Lismore Castle). After that, visit County Kerry (Ring of Kerry, Muckross House); then, drive to County Clare (Cliffs of Moher) and next, visit Galway (Kylemore Abbey, and the stunning Aran Islands). Finish this trip with a stay in Dublin before heading back home. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Killarney is the gateway to the Ring of Kerry and is one of best places in Ireland to explore the outdoors. The attractive town is outshone by the Killarney National Park and the surrounding countryside with its mountains, lakes, woods and overall beauty.
Dingle is a small town set among the hills of the Dingle Peninsula. It is the most westerly town in Europe, a beautiful place to to experience the culture and craic. Dingle Bay is home to Fungi the Dolphin a famous Dolphin who loves to "pose" for photos.
Kenmare lies on two of the more famous Irish tourist attractions, the Ring of Kerry and the Ring of Beara. It is one of Ireland's designated Heritage Towns.
Driving Time
Shannon - Limerick: 30 mins. approx.
Limerick - Galway: 1 hr. 20 mins. approx.
Galway - Dublin: 2 hrs. 20 mins. approx.
Dublin - Waterford: 2 hrs. 10 mins. approx.
Waterford - County Cork: 2 hrs. 10 mins. approx.
County Cork - County Kerry: 1 hr. 15 mins. approx.
County Kerry - Limerick: 1 hr. 25 mins. approx.
Limerick - Shannon: 30 mins. approx.
Driving Time
Dublin - Cork: 2 hrs. 50 mins. approx.
Cork - County Kerry Area: 1 hr. 30 mins. approx.
County Kerry Area - County Clare Area: 1 hr. 50 mins. approx.
County Clare Area - Shannon Airport: 30 mins. approx.
Driving Time
Dublin - Waterford: 2 hrs. 15 mins. approx.
Waterford - County Kerry: 2 hrs. 55 mins. approx.
County Kerry - Limerick: 1 hr. 30 mins. approx.
Limerick - Shannon Airport: 30 mins. approx.
Driving Time
Shannon Airport - Limerick: 35 mins. approx.
Limerick - County Cork: 1 hr. 25 mins. approx.
County Cork - County Kerry: 1 hr. 20 mins. approx.
County Kerry - County Clare: 1 hr. 50 mins. approx.
County Clare - Shannon Airport: 30 mins. approx.