The Best Of County Cork
- Duration: 5 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TDAV3786
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
County Cork is Ireland's largest County with lots to offer. a beautiful coastline, delicious food and one colourful town after another… It's no wonder Corkonians are so enthusiastic about their home county. Our fabulous new holiday features much of the best of the region, heading to the coast with visits to historic Cobh and Kinsale, heading inland will you brave and kiss the Blarney Stone, enjoy a tipple at the Jamesons Distillery and experience to buzz of the Cosmopolitan City of Cork.
What's Included
4 Nights, Dinner, bed & breakfast
Ferry Crossings Holyhead to Dublin
Entrance to the Titanic Experience Cobh
Jameson Distillery Tour & Tasting
50 Minute Harbour Cruise in Kinsale
Free time in Cobh, Blarney, Cork & Kinsale
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Excursion One
Our day starts with a visit to Cobh, a quirky and delightfully vibrant historic harbour town which is so much more than a pretty picture. It was from here that the mighty RMS Titanic last set sail on her maiden voyage; and Ellis Island's very first immigrant, 17-year-old Annie Moore, began her journey. We start with an included visit to the Titanic Experience which is housed in the original White Star Line building and then enjoy free time around this delightful town. On our return to the hotel we make a stop in Midleton, home to the Jameson Distillery Experience. Here we enjoy a guided tour, bringing the stories the rich heritage to life followed of course with a tasting.
Excursion Two
A morning visit to the traditional and legendary village of Blarney famous for its historic Woollen Mills and above all its 600 year old castle, which houses the famous Blarney Stone. We enjoy free time here before heading into the buzzing City of Cork, a place where you can shop 'til you drop on St Patrick Street, or where you can climb the 126 steps to the top of St Anne's Cathedral to play a tune on the bell ropes. There's independent coffee shops, quirky museums, and intriguing art galleries. It's an easily walkable city, too, with plenty of historic wonders on display right next to trendy bars, and of course, delicious food and drink a sure thing wherever you go.
Excursion Three
It's back out to the coast today and the lovely town of Kinsale. We start with a 50 minute sail around the harbour, keep your eyes peeled for the resident seals and enjoy the commentary as you take in the views. The remainder of the day will be free to stroll the narrow streets lined with colour-splashed shops and experience many of the delights that make Kinsale one of the most visited towns on the Island of Ireland.
Other Information
Vienna Woods Hotel * * * *
Cork's Vienna Woods Country House Hotel has a history as dramatic as the rich mustard tone that sets the building apart from the surrounding woodlands on the peaks of Glanmire, Co. Cork. The building has stood proudly since 1756 originally built as a summer leisure lodge for Lord Barrymore. Bedrooms are bright and vibrant and offer TV, tea/coffee making facilities, iron & hairdryer. Lift
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