Day 2:
The first town that is passed is Killorglin, home of the famous Puck Fair, in which local residents capture a wild goat, and enthrone him in the town centre. Continuing on, the first stop will be at The Bog Village. This little cluster of thatched-roof cottages demonstrate what life was like in the early 1800s. The museum village (additional charge) has a blacksmithÂ’s forge and house, turf cutterÂ’s house, laborerÂ’s cottage, thatcherÂ’s dwelling and tradesman's house. There is also an old Irish pub where a morning coffee and scones may be enjoyed. After this stop we continue through the village of Glenbeigh with a sight of Rossbeigh Beach, and a wonderful view of the hilly backs of the Iveragh.

Continue onward to Waterville, passing through Caherviveen, birthplace of Daniel O Connell, one of the most important political figures in 19th century Ireland. He earned the nickname "The Liberator" by leading impoverished Roman Catholics towards emancipation. We arrive in Waterville, which for years, was a favorite retreat of Charlie Chaplin. The tour continues through Derrynane, the former seat of the OÂ’Connell clan and home to Daniel OÂ’Connell.

The next village is Sneem, another pretty but untypical village laid out English-style around a village green beneath a semi-circle of low mountains. Here you will see lush, subtropical growth, evidence of the benign effect of The Gulf Stream. Leaving Sneem, we travel through very rugged landscape and arrive at Molls Gap, which has sweeping views of Macgillycuddy's Reeks and Ireland's highest mountain, Carrantuohill - 3,414 ft.

Continuing from Molls Gap to Killarney, we experience far-reaching views over the broad valley of the Killarney Lakes. Queen Victoria and her ladies-in-waiting were so enthralled by this view that it was named in their honor: “Ladies View”. Heading onward to Killarney, the coach will pass through Killarney National Park and return at approximately 5:00pm.