County Kerry's breathtaking landscapes have been the picture-postcard image of Ireland around the world since Victorian times! Known as 'The Kingdom', it features some of Ireland's most iconic scenery from impossibly crenulated coastlines to endless green fields crisscrossed by tumbledown stone walls, and from mist-shrouded mountain peaks to quaint country villages.
This is a land where monks built curious beehive huts on Skellig Michael, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It's home to Killarney National Park, which harbors the 19th-century Muckross House, Ireland's highest mountain in Carrauntoohil, and the glorious Lough Leane; but it's also home 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 the Ring of Kerry that 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; but in contrast, County Kerry also hosts some of Ireland's finest golf courses.
A favorite vacation package that allows you to experience the best of Ireland on your own terms!. Spend a pleasant stay in Dublin (home to a rich literary tradition, stunning scenery, and fantastic food). On your last morning, pick up your Rental Car and head for Cork (where you can see the charming Blarney Castle, whimsical sculpture gardens, and moody Drombeg Stone Circle); continue to Killarney (the unforgettable Muckross House and Gardens are a must see as is the breathtaking Ring of Kerry) and Galway (Connemara and Kylemore Abbey are simply stunning). Finish your stay in lively Limerick (a bubbling, revitalized city that honors its past as it looks to the future). Return flight will be out of nearby Shannon Airport.
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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
Dublin - County Cork Area: 3 hrs. approx.
County Cork Area - County Kerry Area: 1 hr. 15 mins. approx.
County Kerry Area - County Clare Area: 1 hr. 50 mins. approx.
County Clare Area - Dublin: 2 hrs. 30 mins. approx.
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: 1 hr. 55 mins. approx.
Waterford - County Kerry: 2 hrs. 55 mins. approx.
County Kerry - County Clare: 1 hr. 50 mins. approx.
County Clare - Galway: 55 mins. approx.
Galway - Dublin: 2 hrs. 20 mins. approx.