Cork & Blarney Castle Private Day Tour

Blarney and Cork

From €899.00

Duration

10 - 12 Hours

Tour Type

Private Tour beds

Maximum

16 Passengers

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Overview

This tour incorporates the magnificent Blarney Castle, gardens and The Blarney Woolen Mills. Get brought in style to the centre of Cork to see the famous English Market, and make a stop at the famous Rock of Cashel.

Included/Exclude

Luxury Private Transportation
Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle
Bottled Water
Snacks
A top class service
USB chargers in every seat
An entertaining tour guide

Gratuities
Lunch
Entrance Fees

Location

Itinerary

Blarney Stone

People have travelled from all over the world for centuries to kiss this famous stone. Legend says it grants the gift of eloquence — and whether you believe it or not, taking part in this tradition is a fun and memorable Irish experience.

Blarney Castle

Surrounded by beautiful gardens and woodland, Blarney Castle is one of Ireland’s most iconic landmarks. Explore its medieval towers, hidden corners, and scenic grounds before making your way to the legendary stone itself.

Rock of Cashel

Carraig Phádraig – Rock of St. Patrick. This is reportedly the site of the conversion of King Aenghus the of Munster by St. Patrick in the 5th century. For centuries The Rock of Cashel has been the seat of the High Kings of Munster. Most of the buildings on the current site date from the 12th and 13th centuries when the rock was gifted to the Church. This limestone rocky spectacle is immersed in well over 1000 years of Irish History. As you approach the Rock of Cashel you will be amazed by the grandeur and sheer size of this ancient masterpiece. The effort that must have gone into this incredible site leaves a lot to the imagination. We arrive here fully informed for a lovely walkaround the site walking the footsteps of those who have done centuries before us.

Cobh

Formerly known as “Queenstown”. It was known as this for some seventy years before returning to its old Irish name in 1922 – the Cobh (cove) of Cork. There is nowhere in Ireland we can think of that has such an interconnection when it comes to immigration from Ireland to overseas. From here hundreds of thousands of desperate and poor Irish men and women left to start a new beginning, resulting in so many Irish people around the world today. Cobh situated on Great Island is such a beautiful town as its streets climb a huge slope of a hill on top of which is embellished by the outsanding St. Coleman’s Cathedral which overlooks the bay and the town itself. There are so many stories to be told about the aforementioned not to forget the stories of the famous Titanic and Lusitania as well.

What You'll See On This Tour

Rock of Cashel

Carraig Phádraig – Rock of St. Patrick

This is reportedly the site of the conversion of King Aenghus the of Munster by St. Patrick in the 5th century. For centuries The Rock of Cashel has been the seat of the High Kings of Munster. Most of the buildings on the current site date from the 12th and 13th centuries when the rock was gifted to the Church. This limestone rocky spectacle is immersed in well over 1000 years of Irish History. As you approach the Rock of Cashel you will be amazed by the grandeur and sheer size of this ancient masterpiece. The effort that must have gone into this incredible site leaves a lot to the imagination. We arrive here fully informed for a lovely walkaround the site walking the footsteps of those who have done centuries before us.

Cobh

Formerly known as “Queenstown”

It was known as this for some seventy years before returning to its old Irish name in 1922 – the Cobh (cove) of Cork. There is nowhere in Ireland we can think of that has such an interconnection when it comes to immigration from Ireland to overseas. From here hundreds of thousands of desperate and poor Irish men and women left to start a new beginning, resulting in so many Irish people around the world today.

Cobh situated on Great Island is such a beautiful town as its streets climb a huge slope of a hill on top of which is embellished by the outsanding St. Coleman’s Cathedral which overlooks the bay and the town itself. There are so many stories to be told about the aforementioned not to forget the stories of the famous Titanic and Lusitania as well.

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