1st April-30th September

Tour A Dingle & Slea Head. Sunday & Thursday

Todays tour of DINGLE begins with a stop at INCH STRAND, three miles of magnificent beach and location for several Hollywood films inc. Playboy of The Western World & Ryans Daughter. We continue into the GAELTACHT through Dingle Town and around SLEA HEAD, following the contours of this majestic coastline. A stop at the BLASKET CENTRE, offers an excellent introduction to the culture and traditions of these ISLAND people, through audiovisual commentary and exhibits(Charge). Continuing through BALLYFERRITER and Ballydavid we hear of its hisoric and prehistoric sites and witness the natural beauty of this open-air museum. A final stop in DINGLE TOWN, we experience the charm and colour of this IRISH-SPEAKING townland. A visit to OCEANWORLD or a glimpse of FUNGI THE DOLPHIN in the harbour, completes a wonderful day. Returning to CORK, we hear of the exploits of BRENDAN THE NAVIGATOR and TOM CREAN the Antatctic Explorer.

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Tour B Highlights of West Cork Tour. Tuesdays & Fridays

Our tour to West Cork offers you a very particular aspect of Ireland. Your tour travels through the heart of the countryside and the sleepy villages of Inchigeela and the Gaeltacht village of Ballingeary. Our first stop is the tranquil Gougane Barra, where St. Finbarr founded a small monastery in the 6th Century.

Experience the peace and serenity of this beautiful lakeside retreat. A place apart. On the picturesque area of Glengarriff which overlooks Bantry Bay. See the mussel farms and learn of the French visit.

An optional afternoon ferry trip via a seal-populated island brings you to the lovely Garnish Island (charge) where the Gulf Stream nurtures a sub-tropical garden and lush trees from warmer countries. You visit the quaint town of Bantry, enjoy a relaxing walk and a cup of coffee after this fulfilling day.

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Tour C Highlights of Ring Of Kerry Tour. Wednesdays & Saturdays

The famous RING OF KERRY is Irelands most scenic route, starting in KILLARNEY, continuing through the market town of KILLORGLIN, home to the oldest and longest celebrated street festival...PUCK FAIR. Todays tour has its first stop at THE KERRY BOG VILLAGE in Glenbeigh, offering a window to the past with its insight into how people lived and worked in 18C Ireland(charge)

Our drive resumes to embrace the magnificent scenery of DINGLE BAY, stopping in Cahersiveen, home to THE LIBERATOR and neighbouring townland to the famous VALENTIA ISLAND. We hear of its ancient history of OGHAM STONES and DOLMENS, the SKELLIG MONASTERY and first TRANSATLANTIC CABLE.

We stop for lunch in WATERVILLE, a sleepy coastal village with beautiful views of BALLINSKELLIG BAY and again at COOMAKISTA with its sublime panoramic of the entrance to KENMARE BAY, this medley of colour and contrast capture the essence of the west of Ireland. No tour of the IVERAGH PENNINSULA would be complete without a stop at the colourful and charming village of SNEEM.

To conclude our tour we travel to Killarney via MOLLS GAP and enjoy the glorious vista from LADIES VIEW of the LAKES OF KILLARNEY and the wonerful decent through the NATIONAL PARK. A truly unforgettable day to mark your visit to the KINGDOM OF KERRY.

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