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Shore Excursion From Cobh To Blarney for Max 12 Passengers
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Our Luxury Mini Bus Tour Includes:
• Maximum of 12 passengers on a 20 Seat Luxury Mercedes Mini Bus.
• Fascinating, Factual and Fun Commentary from Top Class Local Driver/Guides.
• Admission To The Famous Blarney Castle & Gardens.
• Shopping at Blarney Woolen Mills - The Worlds Largest Irish Store.
• Driving Tour of Unique Cork City.
• Photo Op At The Historic Charles Fort.
• Free Time in Picturesque Kinsale for exploring or maybe sample some of the local cuisine.
• A Visit To The Magnificent St. Coleman's Cathedral.
• Up to 8 hours Touring day (Tour times are tailored to work with your docking/sailing times).
• Our bus tour departs/returns right at your ship.
Your driver/guide will meet you when you get off your ship and escort you to your Mercedes Mini Bus.
Your bus tour departs from your ship in Cobh first heading for Blarney Castle where you will have up to 2 hours free time to Kiss the legendary Blarney stone, explore the amazing gardens, take in some shopping at the famous Blarney Woollen Mills or simply indulge in the atmosphere in the village of Blarney enjoying some local homemade scones with coffee.
After our visit to Blarney, you will enjoy a panoramic driving tour through Cork city centre taking in famous landmarks such as The Shandon Bells and The English Market.
The next leg of our trip will lead us to Kinsale traversing through beautiful rolling green Irish countryside on route to our next stop at the 17th century Charles Fort for a quick photo-op to capture the stunning views. There you will learn of the fascinating history of Charlesfort and the Lusitania before reaching The charming village of Kinsale, dubbed "Ireland's Gourmet Capital".
There are lots of pubs, restaurants and craft/gift shops dotted around the winding streets of Kinsale. You will have up to 2 hours free time to explore and enjoy lunch/drinks at one of the many fine local establishments.
It is now time to enjoy the scenic route back to your ship and take in some touring around the magnificent Island of Cobh (This ensures the last leg of our tour is very near to your ship in order to make a timely return one hour before your sailing.
Immerse yourself in the rich maritime history of Cobh taking in some stunning harbour scenery while discovering why Cobh is forever linked to the ill fated Titanic. Learn of the fascinating history of Lusitania mass graves, The Potato Famine and Ireland's mass emigration.
Finally we will have a 15 minute stop to enjoy the spectacular neo-gothic St. Colman's Catholic Cathedral and take in the stunning harbour views before heading back to your ship in plenty of time for your sailing.
Note: You will need a reasonable level of agility to climb the castle
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• Maximum of 12 passengers on a 20 Seat Luxury Mercedes Mini Bus.
• Fascinating, Factual and Fun Commentary from Top Class Local Driver/Guides.
• Admission To The Famous Blarney Castle & Gardens.
• Shopping at Blarney Woolen Mills - The Worlds Largest Irish Store.
• Driving Tour of Unique Cork City.
• Photo Op At The Historic Charles Fort.
• Free Time in Picturesque Kinsale for exploring or maybe sample some of the local cuisine.
• A Visit To The Magnificent St. Coleman's Cathedral.
• Up to 8 hours Touring day (Tour times are tailored to work with your docking/sailing times).
• Our bus tour departs/returns right at your ship.
Your driver/guide will meet you when you get off your ship and escort you to your Mercedes Mini Bus.
Your bus tour departs from your ship in Cobh first heading for Blarney Castle where you will have up to 2 hours free time to Kiss the legendary Blarney stone, explore the amazing gardens, take in some shopping at the famous Blarney Woollen Mills or simply indulge in the atmosphere in the village of Blarney enjoying some local homemade scones with coffee.
After our visit to Blarney, you will enjoy a panoramic driving tour through Cork city centre taking in famous landmarks such as The Shandon Bells and The English Market.
The next leg of our trip will lead us to Kinsale traversing through beautiful rolling green Irish countryside on route to our next stop at the 17th century Charles Fort for a quick photo-op to capture the stunning views. There you will learn of the fascinating history of Charlesfort and the Lusitania before reaching The charming village of Kinsale, dubbed "Ireland's Gourmet Capital".
There are lots of pubs, restaurants and craft/gift shops dotted around the winding streets of Kinsale. You will have up to 2 hours free time to explore and enjoy lunch/drinks at one of the many fine local establishments.
It is now time to enjoy the scenic route back to your ship and take in some touring around the magnificent Island of Cobh (This ensures the last leg of our tour is very near to your ship in order to make a timely return one hour before your sailing.
Immerse yourself in the rich maritime history of Cobh taking in some stunning harbour scenery while discovering why Cobh is forever linked to the ill fated Titanic. Learn of the fascinating history of Lusitania mass graves, The Potato Famine and Ireland's mass emigration.
Finally we will have a 15 minute stop to enjoy the spectacular neo-gothic St. Colman's Catholic Cathedral and take in the stunning harbour views before heading back to your ship in plenty of time for your sailing.
Note: You will need a reasonable level of agility to climb the castle
Included
- Luxury Mercedes Mini Bus
- Maximum of 12 Passengers
- Live commentary on board from local experienced guides
- Pick up from your ship and return to same
- Storage for wheelchairs, scooters, etc
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Front seats can be reserved if you have mobility issues (let us know after you book)
- Reasonable agility is required for the famous Blarney stone which has lots of steps up to it
- Live commentary is while on the bus only - Blarney Castle is a self guided tour.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Tourism
95%
Cultural
65%
Aquatic
35%
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