Private All Day Killarney and National Park Luxury Tour

Ross Castle

Ross Castle perches in an inlet of Lough Leane. It is likely that the Irish chieftain O’Donoghue Mór built it in the fifteenth century. Admission fee: Adult: €5.00 Legend has it that O’Donoghue still slumbers under the waters of the lake. Every seven years, on the first morning of May, he rises on his magnificent white horse. If you manage to catch a glimpse of him you will enjoy good fortune for the rest of your life. Ross Castle was the last place in Munster to hold out against Cromwell. Its defenders, then led by Lord Muskerry, took confidence from a prophecy holding that the castle could only be taken by a ship. Knowing of the prophecy, the Cromwellian commander, General Ludlow, launched a large boat on the lake. When the defenders saw it, this hastened the surrender – and the prophecy was fulfilled.

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Killarney House and Gardens

Another beautiful house and garden to visit is Killarney House and Gardens. The house dates back to the early 1700s and was originally the stable block of the first residence of the Earls of Kenmare. The house and gardens have been carefully restored to their former glory and is now the visitor center for Killarney National Park. The house and gardens offer a sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of the busy town. Its weaving pathways through carefully manicured gardens provide an oasis of calm. Much more than that, Killarney House is an ideal starting point for a journey exploring the wonders of Killarney National Park. The ‘Golden Gates’ that stand guard at the main entrance form a portal to the wonders of the National Park beyond. As you pass through these gates, the sounds of the town fade away and the magic of the park begins to wash over you with each step you take.

Muckross Abbey

The Muckross Abbey was established under the patronage of Donal ‘an Diamh’ MacCarthy in 1448. Donal’s great grandfather, Cormac MacCarthy Mor, decided to found an abbey after the idea appeared to him in a vision. He decided that it should be built on Carraig na Chiuil (the Rock of Music). Men were sent to find it but couldn’t. As they passed Irrelagh, they heard beautiful music coming from a rock and finally found the location.20 years after construction (in 1468), a papal indulgence was granted to help complete the buildings around Muckross Abbey. In 1612, the friars occupied the old buildings again with the buildings being fully restored in 1617. In 1652, the friars were driven out and persecuted by Cromwellian forces. In 1929, the first high mass since penal times took place in the ruins of the Muckross friary with over 2,800 Franciscan tertiaries in attendance.

Muckross House, Gardens and Traditional Farms

Muckross House, Gardens and Traditional Farms is a popular tourist attraction located in Killarney National Park, County Kerry, Ireland. The house was built in the 19th century and is known for its Victorian architecture and beautiful gardens. The gardens are home to a variety of flora and fauna, including rhododendrons, azaleas, and yew trees. The Traditional Farms section of the attraction showcases rural life in Ireland during the 1930s and 1940s. Admission tickets: Adult : House €7.00 Farm: €7.00 House & Farm €12

Torc Waterfall

Torc Waterfall is 20 metres high, 110 metres long cascade waterfall formed by the Owengarriff River as it drains from the Devil's Punchbowl corrie lake at Mangerton Mountain. The waterfall, which lies at the base of Torc Mountain, in the Killarney National Park,

The Meeting of the Waters

The Meeting of the Waters is a beautiful spot in Killarney National Park where three of Killarney’s famous lakes converge: the Upper Lake, Middle Lake (also known as Muckross Lake), and Lower Lake (Lough Leane). It is a little haven of tranquility and can only be reached by foot or bicycle. The easiest way to reach the spot is by walking along the well-signposted path from Muckross House for approximately 5km or if you don’t feel that energetic then approx. one mile beyond Torc Waterfall (direction Kenmare) there is a parking spot on the right-hand side of the road. Dinis cottage is signposted from here and the cottage and “the meetings of the waters” is a 15-minute walk from here 1.

Ladies View

Ladies View is one of Killarney's and indeed Ireland's best known scenic viewing points. It is named after Queen Victoria's Ladies in Waiting who were part of her entourage during her visit to Killarney in 1861.

Moll’s Gap

Moll’s Gap is a mountain pass on the N71 road from Kenmare to Killarney in County Kerry, Ireland. It is part of the Ring of Kerry tourist route, and it offers stunning views of the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks mountains, the lakes and the bogs of the Killarney National Park. Moll’s Gap is named after Moll Kissane, who ran a shebeen (an unlicensed pub) in the 1820s, while the road was under construction. She made Poitin, a hard liquor, for the workers who built the road. The shebeen is no longer there, but you can still see the remains of her cottage near the gap.

Kenmare

Kenmare is a small town in the south of County Kerry, Ireland. The name Kenmare is the anglicised form of Ceann Mara, meaning "head of the sea", referring to the head of Kenmare Bay.

The Gap of Dunloe is a scenic glacial valley in Kerry, Ireland, with stunning lakes and mountains 1. It is located between two stunning mountain ranges, the MacGillycuddy Reeks and Purple Mountain. The valley is characterized by its distinct, jagged appearance, which was created naturally during the last ice age of Ireland. The Gap of Dunloe is a fine place to whittle away an afternoon, and it’s best explored by foot. You can also rent a Jaunting Car (the horse and cart).

Aghadoe Church and Round Tower is a historical site located in Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland. The ruins of this 12th-century church sit atop a hill surrounded by beautiful scenic landscape. The round tower is rather an interesting sight, positioned as it is with a fabulous view over Lough Lein