Bantry, Killarney & The Beara Peninsula

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Package overview

Surrounded by lochs and mountains this delightful highland tour explores many different regions – from a visit to Inveraray Castle and Gardens, cruise on the ‘Queen of Scottish lochs’, to a trip to the Scottish seaside, as well as taking in many scenic drives of the majestic mountain and lochside scenery along the way. Immerse yourself in the rugged beauty and unspoilt scenery of the South West of Ireland with its vast array of picturesque coastal landscapes, charming towns and villages. Visit Glengariff and Garnish Island with its beautiful kaleidoscope of colours, and explore Kenmare and Killarney plus the hidden gems of the Kilmore Peninsula.

Included in this package

Luxury coach travel from Dublin
4 nights’ accommodation in the 3* Westlodge Hotel, Bantry
Breakfast and evening meals
Entertainment on selected evenings
3 full day tours exploring the region including – Killarney, Ring of Kerry and Beara Peninsula
Visits to Glengarriff and Garnish Island
Free time in Glasgow
Services of an experienced tour manager

NOT included in this package

Single room supplement

Additional info

PLEASE NOTE – Due to COVID19 – toilets onboard our coaches will not be in use during this tour.

All bookings are for the event. Celtic Horizon Tours does not accept liability for clients being unaware of changes, and any losses (financial or otherwise) which may be incurred.

Please note that the itinerary is subject to change

Extras

Extra Date;

30th August 2021

Accomodation

Westlodge Hotel

The Westlodge Hotel is situated on the edge of the beautiful town of Bantry in the heart of West Cork. Hotel facilities include a superb Health & Leisure Centre, extensive children’s activities, indoor and outdoor sports, fully licensed restaurant and bar. All bedrooms consist of ensuite facilities, direct dial telephone, TV with multichannel, tea/coffee making facilities and hairdryer.

Itinerary

DAY 1

Meet your coach at your selected pick-up point. We’ll travel south towards Tralee making comfort stops en-route before arriving late afternoon at the West Lodge Hotel in Bantry.

DAY 2

This morning we depart after breakfast to discover the natural beauty of Glengarrif where ocean, river and ancient oak forest meet. Take a trip by boat to the exotic garden island of Garnish, world renowned for its Italian Gardens and famous collection of plants. Afterwards visit the beautiful town of Kenmare nestling peacefully in the mouth of the Bay before a tour of the stunningly beautiful Beara Penninsula. Later you will meet your coach and make your way to your hotel.

DAY 3 -

After breakfast we depart to spend the day exploring the colourful laneways of Killarney and take a scenic drive through the Ring of Kerry, the mystical unspoilt region of Ireland, with constantly changing scenery of mountains, beaches and cliffs. Stop to admire the natural beauty of three lakes at Moll’s Gap and the picturesque village of Sneem with its quaint Italianate church and colourful houses. In the afternoon visit the dramatic falls of the Torc Waterfall and the lake. Later you will meet your coach and make your way to your hotel.

DAY 4 -

After breakfast we depart to enjoy the dramatic scenery of the Kilmore Peninsula, as today we visit the colourful town of Skibbereen, then drive on to Mizen Head at the extreme south western tip of Ireland to cross the suspension footbridge high above the gorge full of the swirling Atlantic Ocean and look out for whales and dolphins before visiting the award winning Mizen Signal Station. Stop off for lunch at the costal village of Schull nestling beneath the foothills of Mount Gabriel before a visit to Bantry House and Gardens, a beautiful 18th century stately home with stunning views over the bay. Later you will meet your coach and make your way to your hotel.

DAY 5 -

This morning after breakfast and checking out, we bid farewell to Bantry Bay and join the coach for the journey home back to your original pick-up point, making comfort stops en-route.