TUI Annual Congress – Killarney 2019Tours organised for Wednesday 24th April

The ‘TUI Congress TOURS’ stand will be taking bookings throughout the day on Tuesday and on Wednesday morning at TUI Congress. If you are interested in

attending any of these tours, which will take place on the afternoon of Wednesday 24th April, please visit the stand to advise the stand holders of your interest as early

as possible to ensure your place. Transportation to and from the INEC Gleneagle Hotel is included.

TOUR 1 – Killarney Water Bus Cruise

Cruise Killarney's beautiful lakes. Setting sail from the 15th century Ross Castle, the waterbus is a scenic tour on Lough Leane, Killarney’s largest and most picturesque lake, with heritage attractions including O’Sullivan Cascade and the monastic ruins of Inishfallen Island. This Killarney waterbus tour is an enjoyable way to relax and view Killarney’s lakes and mountains.

This Killarney lake tour lasts approximately one hour.

TOUR 2 – Killarney House and Gardens

Killarney House and Gardens is a treasure of the Killarney National Park that is located on the doorstep of Killarney town centre. The house and gardens offers a sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of the busy town. Its weaving pathways through carefully manicured gardens provide an oasis of calm. The present Killarney House was once the stable block of a French chateau style residence that you would find in Normandy and Brittany. It was built by Valentine Browne in the mid 1720s.

Killarney House and Gardens have been carefully restored to their former glory and today you can enjoy a tour of the historic rooms and take in the beauty of the gardens. The new interpretive exhibition will be a gateway to Killarney National Park and will lead you to discover more about this beautiful landscape and the work to protect it.

TOUR 3 – Walking Tour

A guided walking tour will depart from the INEC Gleneagle Hotel and walk towards Muckross to enter the National Park. As you pick up the track along the shore of Lough Leane, you will visit Muckross Abbey. Back on the trail the walk continues on the Muckross Peninsula through the Yew Woods. The tour ends by returning to Muckross House and a stroll around the Gardens and Arboretum.

This is a low-level track and trail walk and is approx. 8 km distance/2.5 hours approx.Good strong footwear and rain gear essential. A bus has been organised for return to the hotel.

Walk Guide: Mike O'Connor