EXCURSION: Private
EXCURSION TYPE: Cultural, Scenic, Shopping
FOOD/BEVERAGE: Snacks, Bottled Water Included
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Easy
On this half-day tour with private transportation, you will be picked up at the port in a private, air-conditioned vehicle and see the highlights of Ireland’s second-largest city, Cork. Then you will be whisked away to Muckross House and Gardens, where you will enjoy the freedom to explore the impressive estate on your own.
After departing the ship in Cobh, you will drive to the city of Cork where you will have a driving orientation tour to view the main highlights of the city including the University, the City Hall and the South Mall. From Cork, you will drive west passing through the Irish market town of Macroom and on to the Gaeltacht village of Ballyvourney.
Continue towards Killarney Town where, upon arrival, you will visit Muckross House and Gardens, which has a beautiful location on Muckross Lake, (second largest of Killarney’s three lakes) & wonderful views of the Kerry Mountains as a backdrop. Muckross House is a 19th-century manor house and has two main themes, the environment of the National Park and the folklore of County Kerry in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Skilled craft workers carry on some of the traditional crafts of Kerry as their predecessors did in bygone days. The gardens informal in size, are noted for their fine collection of rhododendrons and azaleas, extensive water gardens and an outstanding rock garden of natural limestone. After visiting Muckross House you will proceed to Killarney where you will have free time to purchase lunch on your own in the town.
Following the break, you will drive up to Aghadoe Heights to view the Lakes of Killarney and the mountains in the distance. From here, you will begin the drive back to Cobh through the country roads of County Cork.
• Welcome with fresh flower garlands.
• Meeting and assistance by our representative.
• Entrance fees to the monuments.
• Private guide throughout your journey.
• Covering all main / major monuments and tourist attractions in each city.
• All Transfers, Sightseeing and Overland drive as per the itinerary by private air-conditioned Transport.
• All taxes.
• Domestic and International Flights.
• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tips.
• Travel Insurance.
• A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
• Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
• In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
• Sometimes, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
• While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
• Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
