The Ring of Kerry and South West Ireland

Take this opportunity to discover one of the most beautiful corners of the Emerald Isle as you explore the lakes and mountains of the Ring of Kerry.

Enter a stunning region of Ireland, crammed with breathtaking highlights. Enjoy a collection of unforgettable excursions in the company of a knowledgeable tour manager, including a visit to delightful Bantry House overlooking the eponymous bay, and the lively southwest gateway of Cork. You'll also enjoy a boat trip to the renowned gardens on Garnish Island and the not-to-be-missed tour of the Ring of Kerry.

Price

from £1008 /pp

was £1259
Flights included
Dates Available

September 2026 - September 2027
Duration

6 days
Depart From

5 airports
Excursions & Visits

8 included
Meals

10 included
Ways to pay

Want to spread the cost? Choose our Easy Payment Plan and pay from £179.09 per month.

Visit the fascinating Cobh Heritage Centre, learning about Irish immigration

Explore the pretty village of Glengarriff overlooking Bantry Bay

Traverse the enchanting landscapes surrounding the Ring of Kerry

Spot seals on a scenic boat trip to Garnish Island and its famous gardens

This morning, you’ll enjoy a guided tour of Bantry House, the ancestral home of the Earls of Bantry, and still lived in by the family. Wonderfully situated overlooking the eponymous bay and set in magnificent Italian gardens inspired by the travels of the 2nd Earl, this house showcases eclectic antiques and artefacts from around the world.

You’ll then head to Glengarriff. This delightful village, overlooking the waters of Bantry Bay and set against the backdrop of the rugged Caha Mountains, is a green oasis enjoying a balmy microclimate in which subtropical plants and even bamboos flourish. Explore its bars, cafés, and gift shops before taking a short boat trip across the bay to the renowned island gardens of Garnish. The gardens here are laid out in beautiful walks and offer floral colour from May right through until October. As the tour crosses the bay, you’ll also visit Seal Island, with its resident colony of seals who love to pose for photographs.

Life slows right down this morning as we head to Killarney National Park. Here, you'll enjoy an hour-long ride in a horse-drawn jaunting car (Ireland's most traditional mode of transport, and the only kind allowed in the National Park). As you ramble along, you’ll learn about the history, legends, and folklore of the region.

The ride ends at the edge of Lough Leane, close to Ross Castle, where you’ll board the Pride of the Lakes for a cruise on the Lough, to discover its scattered islands and lovely views while your experienced skipper regales you with facts about the flora, fauna, and historical heritage of the area. There really is no better way to enjoy the hidden delights of the park and the famous Killarney Lakes.

You’ll then have a couple of hours free to enjoy the delightful town of Killarney at your leisure. Watch the world go by in one of the many pubs and cafés, or perhaps visit the magnificent St Mary’s cathedral.

Today, you’ll head to lively, cosmopolitan Cork. The waterways, narrow alleys, Georgian avenues, and myriad of bridges make this historic maritime city a delight to explore. Highlights include triple-spired St Finn Barre’s cathedral and the English Market, where you'll discover an astonishing array of fresh produce.

Afterwards, you’ll head to the historic and delightful seaside town of Cobh (pronounced Cove), the departure point for over three million Irish emigrants and the final port of call, in April 1912, for the ill-fated RMS Titanic. After time to enjoy lunch, you may choose to visit the excellent Heritage Centre (entrance fee payable locally), where a multi-media exhibition tells the emotive story of Irish emigration through to the 1950s and traces the town’s history back to the 1600s.

A long but memorable day awaits, today, as you head to the celebrated Ring of Kerry. Stretching west from the picturesque town of Kenmare, this 110-mile circular route around the sublimely beautiful Iveragh Peninsula takes in a beguiling mix of stunning views and charming towns, rugged forest landscapes, tumbling waterfalls and the raging waters of the Atlantic. It's a rollercoaster of scenic wonder, and a feast of breathtaking land- and seascapes.

During the day, you’ll cross the magnificent Coomakista Pass, with its views of the Kenmare River, see Macgillycuddy’s Reeks from Molls Gap and catch sight of the monastic marvel of Skellig Michael out in the Atlantic. You'll also have the chance to explore pretty Waterville and rugged Cahersiveen.

Stroll around the historic Bantry House with time to view its delightful Italian-inspired gardens

Take to the waters of Lough Leane on a leisurely boat ride

Discover the delightful city of Cork, laden with intriguing landmarks

Ramble on a horse-drawn jaunting car through Killarney National Park

Five nights' dinner, bed and Irish breakfast accommodation at the four-star Westlodge Hotel, Bantry
Five breakfasts and five dinners
Visit to Bantry House, Glengariff and Garnish Island
Horse-drawn jaunting car ride through Killarney National Park and cruise on Lough Leaneed by a friendly, experienced tour manager
Visits to Cork and Cobh (no entrance fees included)
Return flights to Cork
Comfortable coach travel and transfers throughout
Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager
All local taxes, fees and charges

Dates & Prices

Want to spread the cost? Choose our Easy Payment Plan.

Departure point	Departure date		Price (per person)	Availability
Bristol	September 2026 - September 2027		from £1180.00 pp	9 dates available
Bristol	13 Sep 2026 Sunday 6 days 18 Sep 2026 Friday	Late Escape	from £1341.00 was £1489.00	Only 8 places left!
Bristol	20 Sep 2026 Sunday 6 days 25 Sep 2026 Friday	Late Escape	from £1180.00 was £1475.00
Bristol	25 Apr 2027 Sunday 6 days 30 Apr 2027 Friday		from £1382.00 was £1625.00
Bristol	16 May 2027 Sunday 6 days 21 May 2027 Friday		from £1450.00 was £1705.00
Bristol	06 Jun 2027 Sunday 6 days 11 Jun 2027 Friday		from £1458.00 was £1715.00
Bristol	13 Jun 2027 Sunday 6 days 18 Jun 2027 Friday		from £1458.00 was £1715.00
Bristol	27 Jun 2027 Sunday 6 days 02 Jul 2027 Friday		from £1467.00 was £1725.00
Bristol	05 Sep 2027 Sunday 6 days 10 Sep 2027 Friday		from £1424.00 was £1675.00
Bristol	19 Sep 2027 Sunday 6 days 24 Sep 2027 Friday		from £1499.00 was £1665.00
Edinburgh	April 2027 - September 2027		from £1173.00 pp	7 dates available
Edinburgh	25 Apr 2027 Sunday 6 days 30 Apr 2027 Friday		from £1173.00 was £1379.00
Edinburgh	16 May 2027 Sunday 6 days 21 May 2027 Friday		from £1229.00 was £1445.00
Edinburgh	06 Jun 2027 Sunday 6 days 11 Jun 2027 Friday		from £1232.00 was £1449.00
Edinburgh	13 Jun 2027 Sunday 6 days 18 Jun 2027 Friday		from £1232.00 was £1449.00
Edinburgh	27 Jun 2027 Sunday 6 days 02 Jul 2027 Friday		from £1241.00 was £1459.00
Edinburgh	05 Sep 2027 Sunday 6 days 10 Sep 2027 Friday		from £1207.00 was £1419.00
Edinburgh	19 Sep 2027 Sunday 6 days 24 Sep 2027 Friday		from £1287.00 was £1429.00
London Heathrow	September 2026 - September 2027		from £1164.00 pp	9 dates available
London Heathrow	13 Sep 2026 Sunday 6 days 18 Sep 2026 Friday	Late Escape	from £1386.00 was £1539.00	Only 8 places left!
London Heathrow	20 Sep 2026 Sunday 6 days 25 Sep 2026 Friday	Late Escape	from £1164.00 was £1455.00
London Heathrow	25 Apr 2027 Sunday 6 days 30 Apr 2027 Friday		from £1275.00 was £1499.00
London Heathrow	16 May 2027 Sunday 6 days 21 May 2027 Friday		from £1300.00 was £1529.00
London Heathrow	06 Jun 2027 Sunday 6 days 11 Jun 2027 Friday		from £1322.00 was £1555.00
London Heathrow	13 Jun 2027 Sunday 6 days 18 Jun 2027 Friday		from £1343.00 was £1579.00
London Heathrow	27 Jun 2027 Sunday 6 days 02 Jul 2027 Friday		from £1496.00 was £1759.00
London Heathrow	05 Sep 2027 Sunday 6 days 10 Sep 2027 Friday		from £1394.00 was £1639.00
London Heathrow	19 Sep 2027 Sunday 6 days 24 Sep 2027 Friday		from £1467.00 was £1629.00
London Stansted	September 2026 - September 2027		from £1008.00 pp	9 dates available
London Stansted	13 Sep 2026 Sunday 6 days 18 Sep 2026 Friday	Late Escape	from £1161.00 was £1289.00	Only 8 places left!
London Stansted	20 Sep 2026 Sunday 6 days 25 Sep 2026 Friday	Late Escape	from £1008.00 was £1259.00
London Stansted	25 Apr 2027 Sunday 6 days 30 Apr 2027 Friday		from £1203.00 was £1415.00
London Stansted	16 May 2027 Sunday 6 days 21 May 2027 Friday		from £1229.00 was £1445.00
London Stansted	06 Jun 2027 Sunday 6 days 11 Jun 2027 Friday		from £1220.00 was £1435.00
London Stansted	13 Jun 2027 Sunday 6 days 18 Jun 2027 Friday		from £1220.00 was £1435.00
London Stansted	27 Jun 2027 Sunday 6 days 02 Jul 2027 Friday		from £1229.00 was £1445.00
London Stansted	05 Sep 2027 Sunday 6 days 10 Sep 2027 Friday		from £1198.00 was £1409.00
London Stansted	19 Sep 2027 Sunday 6 days 24 Sep 2027 Friday		from £1260.00 was £1399.00
Manchester	September 2026 - September 2027		from £1124.00 pp	9 dates available
Manchester	13 Sep 2026 Sunday 6 days 18 Sep 2026 Friday	Late Escape	from £1265.00 was £1405.00	Only 8 places left!
Manchester	20 Sep 2026 Sunday 6 days 25 Sep 2026 Friday	Late Escape	from £1124.00 was £1405.00
Manchester	25 Apr 2027 Sunday 6 days 30 Apr 2027 Friday		from £1297.00 was £1525.00
Manchester	16 May 2027 Sunday 6 days 21 May 2027 Friday		from £1190.00 was £1399.00
Manchester	06 Jun 2027 Sunday 6 days 11 Jun 2027 Friday		from £1229.00 was £1445.00
Manchester	13 Jun 2027 Sunday 6 days 18 Jun 2027 Friday		from £1305.00 was £1535.00
Manchester	27 Jun 2027 Sunday 6 days 02 Jul 2027 Friday		from £1241.00 was £1459.00
Manchester	05 Sep 2027 Sunday 6 days 10 Sep 2027 Friday		from £1334.00 was £1569.00
Manchester	19 Sep 2027 Sunday 6 days 24 Sep 2027 Friday		from £1404.00 was £1559.00

Westlodge Hotel, Bantry Bantry, Ireland The four-star Westlodge Hotel stands in landscaped gardens on the outskirts of lively Bantry.

The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting. If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

We sometimes need to combine transfers to and from your hotel. We always try to keep any wait to a minimum, but you may be asked to wait at the airport for up to an hour, while other incoming flights arrive, before the transfer to your hotel. Similarly, we may need to transfer you back to the airport up to three hours before your flight home departs.

Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure.

Rules may have changed since you last travelled to European Union countries as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The following are useful guidelines which will help you prepare for your next adventure. You do require government issued passport to travel.

Names - It is very important that all passenger names are exactly as per your passport although we do not require middle names.

Passport - Your passport must meet two requirements to travel to an EU country and to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. It must be: Less than 10 years old on the day you arrive (please check the "date of issue") and valid for at least 3 months after the day you return home (please check the "expiry date").

Visa - You do not need a visa for short trips to most EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. You’ll be able to stay for up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period.

The EES scheme commenced on the 12th October 2025, and the phased implementation will last until 9 April 2026. From 10 April 2026, EES will be fully operational at all EU borders. - the latest information can be found at https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees/ltr

EES is a new digital border management system for registering non-EU nationals travelling for a short stay, each time they cross the external borders of most European countries. Once introduced, when you go through passport control on arrival, as well as producing your passport for checking, you will also have your photograph taken and fingerprints scanned. The system will register your entry on arrival and your exit when departing. You will only need to do this on your first entry into Europe after the scheme starts.

For those travelling via Eurostar, there is a dual British and French/Belgian border in operational at St Pancras International. Therefore the EES system will be in place at the station, you will not need to be checked again on arrival at the other side. For further information please visit the https://www.abta.com/tips-and-advice/planning-and-booking-a-holiday/upcoming-changes-travel-europe here.

Please note: Irish passport holders or British Passport holders with an EU residency are currently excluded.

Following the UK's withdrawal from the European Union, changes have been planned which affect the eligibility of citizens of the United Kingdom to have visa free travel to the EU. ETIAS travel authorisation is a new entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals travelling to any of the European Union and Schengen counties.

The ETIAS system is not live yet - the latest information can be found at www.etias.com. We recommend keeping yourself updated on the planned commencement date and, once live (and if applicable to you), apply for your ETIAS in good time prior to travel.

Newmarket Holidays will not be able to undertake ETIAS applications on your behalf, so have instead instructed the services of the Travel Visa Company to provide help, should you need it. You can find more information about this service here.

Please note: ETIAS will not be required for UK citizens travelling on our UK and Ireland tours.

All mandatory local taxes and charges are included in the price of your holiday as per the itinerary. Prices for any optional excursions are listed separately. Any suggested free-time activities, attractions, meals or entertainment are not included (unless otherwise stated), and may be subject to local charges. Please note that tipping is optional and as such, is typically not included in the price of your holiday (unless otherwise stated).

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