Join a fabulous trip to the famous Blarney Castle as on your way, you’ll enjoy a panoramic drive of Cork city together with some stunning Irish countryside while your professional English speaking guide will give you some information about the local most meaningful sights.

You will be met at the port of Cork by a Venture Ashore representative who will then guide you to your air-conditioned transport ready to commence your tour.

We will start our tour with a panoramic drive to Cork and enjoy the stunning views of the Irish countryside while your professional English speaking guide will give you a running commentary as you drive along.

We will travel along Great Island, with its beautiful views of the banks of the famous River Lee.We will then move on to Fota Island. Among its many features is a wild life park, and the famous Fota House.

Getting to Cork city, you’ll pass along the banks of the north channel of the River Lee and see some of the landmarks like Fr. Mathew Statue at the top of Patrick street the commercial heart of the city; St. Anne’s Church, Shandon (home of the world-famous Bells of Shandon); Cathedral of St. Mary and St. Anne; Cork Opera House and the red bricked Crawford Art Gallery both in Emmet Place; St. Mary’s Church Pope’s Quay with its beautiful colonnades.

Then on crossing Christy Ring Bridge you’ll continue towards Blarney Castle, home of the world-famous Blarney Stone.

According to legend, kissing the stone bestows the gift of eloquence and flattery.

At Blarney Castle you will have approximately 90 minutes at your leisure. It is worth taking a walk around the beautiful gardens and grounds, and if you have time (and the queues are not too long) enter the castle to attempt to kiss the Blarney stone.

Additionally, there are several cafes, woollen mills, and souvenir shops at Blarney if you wish to do some shopping before returning to the coach for the journey back to the port of Cobh.

Itinerary:

• Pick up from the port
• Drive along Great Island with its outstanding views, historical sites and commentary
• Visit Fota Island
• Drive to Cork City passing many famous landmarks
• Visit Blarney Castle (1.5 hours stop)
• Return to the port