What’s Inside Suggested Itineraries

With so much to see and do in Killarney, planning is the key to making the most of your visit. Use these itineraries as a starting-point to create a memorable trip for you and your group. Whatever your interests, you’ll be spoilt for choice!

DAY 1

Explore the National Park on horseback, bike, on foot or with a jaunting car. Take a guided tour of Victorian mansion Muckross House (page 19), discover hidden corners of the gardens, or take a trip back in time at Muckross Traditional Farms (page 20). After lunch visit 15th century Ross Castle. Take a stroll to the copper mines (page 55), or take a boat and tour around Lough Leane (page 32). Watching the sun set on Lough Leane, then check out our dining guide for a welldeserved meal at one of Killarney’s many restaurants.

DAY 2

Take a trip through the Gap of Dunloe with a traditional tour, combining a boat journey on the lakes with a walk or jaunting car ride through this beautiful mountain pass (page 8). In the evening, pull up a stool and relive the day’s events at one of Killarney’s lively bars (see page 52). Visit a traditional Irish pub for some craic agus ceol, enjoy a pint of local craft beer, or opt for a whiskey-tasting experience.

DAY 3

Drive round the Ring of Kerry (page 34), part of the Wild Atlantic Way and home to some spectacular coastal scenery and small, characterful towns. If shopping’s more your style, stay in town for a spot of retailtherapy and a wander through Killarney’s historic streets (page 72).