Holiday Itinerary - Bantry Bay and the Ring of Kerry
Day 1 - Overnight stay in Dublin
We catch the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin where our tour manager joins us. We continue onwards to our overnight hotel in the Dublin area.
Day 2 - Blarney Castle and Bantry
Leaving the hotel we head to the medieval Blarney Castle, one of Ireland’s most famous visitor attractions. Here we have time to kiss the famous Stone of Eloquence, as well as browse Blarney town’s Woollen Mills retail outlet. We then continue on to the Westlodge Hotel in the charming coastal town of Bantry, our base for the next three nights.
Day 3 - Killarney and The Ring of Kerry
We head to pretty Killarney, famed for its jaunting cars (horse-drawn carts) operated by the local jarvies that take visitors on guided tours of the town.
Our tour manager then takes us on a scenic guided tour of the Ring of Kerry, journeying through an untouched landscape of tranquil lakes and a skyline of dozing mountainous peaks, passing through charming towns such as Killorglin, Waterville and Kenmare.
Day 4 - Garnish Island and Beara Peninsula
This morning we head out on a scenic drive of the wildly beautiful Beara Peninsula which stretches out into the Atlantic Ocean. The breathtaking rural scenery includes mountains and valleys rich in archaeological sites such as mysterious stone circles, picturesque villages and towns and a spectacularly rugged coastline.
Afterwards, we board the small ferry boat which takes us to Garnish Island, a tranquil island garden located in the sheltered harbour of Glengarriff in Bantry Bay. The world-renowned gardens contain an incredible range of exotic species that flourish in the unique microclimate.
Day 5 - Dublin (with optional guided tour £20pp)
Checking out of our hotel, we travel to Dublin where we spend an afternoon at leisure. There are plenty of historic sites, architectural splendours and iconic monuments to see from the oldest, Dublin Castle, to one of the newest, the Spire of Dublin. Or you may like to experience one of Dublin’s traditional pubs – there are 1,000 lining the city’s cobbled streets! We also have the option to join a locally guided tour of the city before spending the night in our hotel in the Dublin area.
Day 6 - Journey home
We check out of our hotel very early to catch the ferry back to Holyhead; therefore a voucher will be provided to enjoy breakfast on board. On arrival in Holyhead, we continue our journey home.
Due to ferry times, coach pickup times may be very early in the morning.
Departure dates and prices 2026 Bantry Bay and the Ring of Kerry - 7% Discount on all departure dates
Just Go brochure price in RED
Travel 55 discount price in BLACK
Tel Just Go reservations on 0333 234 2010 quote Travel 55 code PTR557
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| Departure Dates | Price from | Departure Dates | Price from |
| May 17 | £749 : £697 | July 12 | £829 : £771 |
| May 31 | £749 : £697 | September 6 | £849 : £790 |
| June 14 | £829 : £771 | September 20 | £849 : £790 |
| All tours offered subject to availability. Errors and omissions excepted. All prices shown are per person and based on two people sharing a double/twin room. Single supplements £200 | |||
Just Go Holidays
Bantry Bay and the Ring of Kerry
7% Discount - 6 Day Coach Tour
2026 tour prices from only £697
Replete with charming fishing towns and villages, enchanting castles and slumbering seascapes, these verdant green hills embody the best of rural Ireland. We combine the peaceful countryside with the vibrant city of Dublin and discover more of the country’s highlights during our charming break.
Never again be lost for words after kissing the Stone of Eloquence, look out for seals on the ferry to the unique Garnish Island and absorb the breathtaking scenery of the Ring of Kerry.
Book this scenic Bantry Bay and the Ring of Kerry holiday direct with Just Go and receive a 7% discount saving. Call direct on 0333 234 2010 and quote our ref: PTR557.
Holiday highlights
- Return coach travel & ferry crossings
- 2 nights at a selected hotel, near Dublin (JG3 rating) with dinner & breakfast*
- 3 nights at the Westlodge Hotel, Bantry Bay (JG3+ rating) with dinner & breakfast
- Excursions to Blarney Castle, Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Beara Peninsula, Garnish Island & Dublin
- Ferry boat to Garnish Island
- Irish coffee-making demonstration
- Services of a tour manager in Ireland
Optional locally guided city tour of Dublin (£19pp)
*Please note: due to our early departure, on the final morning we will either be provided with a takeaway breakfast from the hotel or a voucher for breakfast on the ferry.
Accommodation on tour
Westlodge Hotel, Bantry, Republic of Ireland (JG3 rating)
The Westlodge Hotel is situated on the edge of the market town of Bantry, overlooking beautiful Bantry Bay. Set in 23 acres of landscaped gardens, the hotel offers en-suite rooms with a TV and tea and coffee-making facilities. There is also a bar, restaurant and leisure centre with indoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and gym as well as a 9-hole pitch and putt course.
Selected Hotel (JG3 rating)
We also spend the first and our last night of our break at a conveniently located hotel in the Dublin area.
Hotels with a JG3 rating tend to be a more formal style of hotel, often part of a hotel chain, or are very-welcoming family-owned properties. Generally, they offer a greater range of facilities and services, and bedrooms tend to be a little more spacious with additional features. Public areas are larger and include lounge seating, bar and restaurant with good quality food served either buffet style or waiter service.
