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Sample FIT Itinerary

Killarney, Co. Kerry, Day 1: Welcome Day 2: Discover Day 3: Adventure Day 4: Gaze Day 5: Explore Guests are welcomed to The Gap of Dunloe is one of Ring of Kerry Drive & surroundings The Europe Hotel & Resort on Peninsula & the most stunningly beautiful One of the most famous and Muckross House & Gardens the Experience the dramatic coastline of the Dingle parts of Kerry & indeed Ireland. popular road circuits for The focal point of the Peninsula when visiting the tourists in Ireland, the Ring National Park is Muckross most westerly point in Europe. Stretching through the of Kerry, traverses the House, Gardens & Farm. Enjoy lunch in one of the magnificent MacGillycuddy’s coastline of the Iveragh Dating from 1843, guests can many local seafood Reeks mountain range the tour Peninsula where dramatic even view the famous, restaurants & discover the begins at Kate Kearney’s panoramas and majestic specially prepared bedroom Cottage where you can travel mountains, ancient sites and where Queen Victoria slept and/or to The Dunloe Hotel & rich and historic archaeology by jaunting car or horseback towns are found along the during her visit in 1861. Gardens overlooking the Gap of Kerry. through the spectacular 6 mile way. of Dunloe It is here that visitors can gaze valley pass to the lakeshore. Ireland's first National Park The Ring of Kerry is a across the Atlantic towards lies with 26000 acres at the mystical & unspoilt region of America and empathise with After an exciting horse & foot of Ireland's highest Ireland. Offering an insight the millions of Irish emigrants jaunting car ride or walk mountain range, The into the ancient heritage of who once took this route, through the scenic valley, Lord MacGillycuddy's Reeks. It the nation with Iron Age most leaving the Emerald Brandon’s Cottage is a offers numerous walking trails Forts, Stones, Old Shores forever. It is this welcome lunch and picnic stop and can be also discovered by Monasteries and a landscape and/or Ard na Sidhe Country beautiful setting that played on the shores of the Upper jaunting car. Nestled in the carved out of rock by the Ice House on the shores of host to the filming of Lake. park is the 20m high, Age 25,000 years ago, it is Caragh Lake Hollywood films ‘Ryan’s magnificent Torc Waterfall. Daughter’, ‘Far and Away’ and A beautiful boat trip takes undoubtedly Ireland’s ‘Star Wars’. Dingle has many visitors through the pristine greatest tour. Visitors can Killarney House & Gardens eclectic & colourful pubs and Killarney lakes in the National experience the Ring of Kerry Built in 1720, this beautiful restaurants, offering Park & guests will return to on a full day trip and guests house has been carefully entertainment and traditional in Killarney before can be collected directly restored to its former glory Irish music unique to this area. being brought back to the from their hotel. and is located right next to hotel. Killarney town centre.

Sample Itinerary – Killarney Horse Riding Fishing on , Boat Trip to Innisfallen Visit of Dunloe Gardens & Guests staying at The Europe and Lough Lein or Caragh Lake Island Castle The Dunloe can enjoy Drop a line for brown trout and Begin the day with a short boat Walk around the world in the complimentary horse riding on its salmon in the River Laune which ride when staying at The Europe gardens at The Dunloe. Your hotel grounds and guests at Ard na flows through the Dunloe Estate or Hotel & Resort from the private voyage is starting with Chilean fir Sidhe can also avail of this. Trips take a boat trip from the private pier pier or from Ross Castle to the trees leading to Australian gums through the Killarney National Park at The Europe or from Ard na Sidhe. stunning on and Japanese maples to name but are also offered nearby at the Fishing is offered complimentary for Lough Lein and discover the 7th a few and explore the restored 12th Killarney Riding Stables at an hotel guests at The Dunloe and Ard Century ruins of Innisfallen Abbey century Dunloe Castle also on the additional cost. na Sidhe. & Monastery. hotel grounds.

Golf at the Horse Carriage Ride Killarney Golf Club Spa Day at ESPA at The Picnic at Caragh Lake from The Dunloe Europe Nestled amongst the splendour of the famous Killarney Lakes A wonderful way to spend an Take a horse carriage ride directly overlooking the McGillycuddy’s afternoon and to explore the Relax & enjoy holistic treatments in from the comfort of The Dunloe Reeks The Killarney Golf & Fishing hidden pathways in the magical 32 the award winning ESPA at The Hotel & Gardens to the head of the Club located next to The Europe is acres of gardens at Ard na Sidhe is Europe. Relaxation rooms gaze over Gap of Dunloe & stop for a great option for golfers with a delicious picnic prepared by our the lake and the outdoor vitality refreshments on the way whilst reduced green fee rates offered hotel team on the shores of Caragh pool’s infinity edge allows a total enjoying the stunning landscape for guests staying with us. Lake. feeling of escape. surrounding you.

Additional Activity Options The Panorama The Brasserie Spa Café & ESPA Dining at Ard na Sidhe at The Europe at The Europe at The Europe Country House

Uninterrupted lake views and local Open daily from 11am-11pm, and Ideal for a relaxing light lunch The intimate dining room offers a seafood is a speciality along with ideal for guests at leisure. Offering a whilst enjoying the Active Level warm welcome and the menu the beef & lamb produced by the casual dining experience, with facilities at ESPA at The Europe. features a wide selection of hotel’s own adjacent farm. The fine impressive views over the Lakes of The Spa Café is also perfect for regional & international dishes. dining restaurant is open from 7pm Killarney. Enjoying cocktails & al evenings at leisure with fresh The restaurant is open from 7pm - until 9:30pm on most evenings and fresco dining on the terrace is a Italian inspired menus. 9pm and reservations are available. reservations are available. wonderful experience.

The Grill Restaurant Afternoon Tea at Ard na Sidhe Kate Kearney’s Cottage A Taste of Ireland at The Dunloe Hotel & Gardens Country House Let us take you on a taste Overlooking the iconic Gap of Afternoon tea at Ard na Sidhe Traditional pub and restaurant for experience of Ireland. Irish Dunloe, The Grill Restaurant is a combines delicious treats with an an Irish night of music and craic. Whiskey in Killarney offers local stunning option for a delicious elegant setting and unbeatable Relaxed kitchen style dining, whiskey, gin, Baileys & beer. Paired lunch or evening meal using local views. Afterwards enjoy a stroll storytelling by candlelight and with Irish Oysters, farmhouse ingredients and herbs from the through the 32 acres of gardens with music and singing by the open cheese or chocolate - fall in love hotel’s garden. hidden pathways. fires. with Ireland’s local, artisanal produce!

Dining Experience Options WALK ON THE WILD SIDE: KERRY’S FAMOUS BEACHES

WILD ATLANTIC WAY: EMBARK ON A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY AND EXPERIENCE THE WONDERS OF NATURE

TASTE THE ISLAND: DELICIOUS LOCAL FOOD, BEER & SPIRIT TASTINGS

SKELLIG RING AND ISLANDS: RETRACE THE PATH OF PILGRIMS AND JEDI

PUB CRAWL: EXPERIENCE THE FAMOUS IRISH PUBS AND AN IRISH NIGHT

STEP BACK IN TIME: TAKE A GUIDED TOUR OF ROSS CASTLE LOCATED ON THE SHORES OF LOUGH LEIN

CARRAUNTOOHIL: CLIMB IRELAND’S HIGHEST MOUNTAIN WITH A LOCAL GUIDE

MEETING OF THE WATERS: TAKE A BOAT TRIP THROUGH THE KILLARNEY LAKES AND ENJOY A STOP AT DINIS COTTAGE

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Contact: David Cronin, Group Sales & Marketing Manager Killarney Hotels Ltd, Fossa, Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland [email protected] or [email protected] +353 64 667 1340 www.theeurope.com www.thedunloe.com www.ardnasidhe.com