County Cork Tour

A week exploring Cork's Wild Atlantic Way — from Blarney Castle and the Jameson Distillery to the ancient stone circles and rebel trails of Ireland's largest county.

Group size15 – 30 guests
Duration8 Days / 7 Nights
From$3,100

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About this tour

A week exploring Cork's Wild Atlantic Way — from Blarney Castle and the Jameson Distillery to the ancient stone circles and rebel trails of Ireland's largest county..

Welcome to the County Cork Ireland Tour! We invite you to join us on this once-in-a-lifetime experience, visiting Cork on Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way, a beautiful, scenic, and historic part of Ireland. Enjoy the warmth and Céad Míle Fáilte (100,000 Welcomes) that Cork people are renowned for throughout the world.

The land package includes four-star resort hotel accommodation at the MacDonald Kinsale Hotel on the Atlantic coast, daily breakfast buffet, three dinners, five escorted coach tours, Irish whiskey distillery and craft beer brewery tours with tastings, traditional music entertainment and céilí dance instruction, Irish history and genealogy talks, and Shannon Airport transfers.

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What's included

Tour highlights

Blarney Castle & Gardens

Visit the 15th-century Blarney Castle, kiss the famous Stone of Eloquence, and explore the spectacular gardens and Blarney Woollen Mills.

Jameson Distillery

Partake in the Jameson Experience at the old distillery in Midleton and visit historic Cobh, the Titanic's last port of call.

Drombeg Stone Circle

Explore the ancient 3,000-year-old Bronze Age Drombeg stone circle, known locally as the Druid's Altar, aligned with the winter solstice sunset.

Irish Rebellion Trail

Travel the Irish Rebellion Trail through Clonakilty, visiting sites connected to Michael Collins and the fight for Irish independence.

Kinsale Town & Charles Fort

Take a guided walking tour of the picturesque harbour town of Kinsale and the 17th-century star-shaped Charles Fort.

Day by day

Your itinerary

1

Day 1
Welcome to Ireland!

Arrive at Shannon Airport and travel through scenic Clare, Limerick, and Cork to Kinsale, visiting Adare Village along the way. Welcome orientation with hot buffet meal and Irish traditional music.
2

Day 2
A Jameson & Blarney Day

Tour the Jameson Distillery in Midleton, visit the port of Cobh, and explore Blarney Castle, its gardens, and the Blarney Woollen Mills.
3

Day 3
A West Cork Skibbereen Day

Travel through Rosscarberry, Glandore, and Union Hall. Explore the ancient Drombeg Stone Circle and visit the Skibbereen Heritage Centre.
4

Day 4
A Free Day

Free day with an optional trip to Cork City to explore its Georgian parades, lively pubs, and renowned food scene. Gala dinner with Irish ballad group and dancing.
5

Day 5
An Irish Rebellion Trail Day

Visit Clonakilty and travel the Rebellion Trail, visiting Michael Collins sites and the medieval market town of Macroom.
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Day 6
A Kinsale Day

Guided walking tour of Kinsale Town, tour Black's Craft Beer Brewery, and explore the 17th-century Charles Fort overlooking Kinsale harbour.
7

Day 7
A Bunratty Day

Travel to Bunratty for your last night in Ireland. Tour Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, then check in to the Shannon Airport hotel.
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Day 8
Departure Day

Departure for most from Shannon Airport to return home.