Blarney Castle and Village

Arriving in Cork at 09:35, the coach proceeds through Cork City to Blarney Village and Blarney Castle. Visitors may explore the gardens and have time to kiss the stone, said to grant the gift of eloquence. There is also time for shopping and lunch in Blarney Village. Departure from Blarney is at 13:30, approximately, or as directed by the Host, traveling to Cóbh after a brief tour of the city centre.

180 min

Cóbh and Heritage Centre

Upon arrival at Cóbh, the group visits St Colman’s Cathedral before walking along the seafront past the former White Star Line offices to the Victorian railway station, now the Cóbh Heritage Centre. Entrance to the Queenstown Story exhibition is included, covering the town’s renaming history and its role as the RMS Titanic’s last port. The centre also presents information on the Great Famine and Irish Emigration. Cóbh was the refuge for survivors of the Lusitania sinking and serves as the Irish Navy headquarters, where navy ships may be seen. Departure from Cóbh is at 16:15 or as directed by the host, proceeding to Mallow.

120 min

Ring of Kerry Tour

Pickup from accommodation is at 09:45 or as directed by the Killarney representative for the Ring of Kerry tour. The route includes multiple stops for morning tea, lunch, and photos. The tour passes Ireland’s highest mountains, including Carrantuohill at 1041 metres, circling the MacGillycuddy Reeks and travelling along Dingle Bay and Kenmare Bay. It continues through villages such as Glenbeigh, Waterville, and Sneem, returning via Ladies View, the Lakes of Killarney, and the Oakwoods of Killarney National Park. The tour ends with a return to accommodation; the evening is free.

420 min

Cliffs of Moher via Doolin

Before reaching the Cliffs of Moher, a lunch break is scheduled at O’Connor’s Pub located in Doolin. The cliffs rank among the highest sea cliffs in Western Europe. Visitors have ample time to explore this site, which is Ireland’s second most visited attraction, with the host providing details on the departure time.

60 min

Coast Road to Galway via Burren

After departing the Cliffs of Moher, the journey follows the coast road toward Galway, with an opportunity for photos in The Burren National Park. The term Burren derives from the Irish language and means ‘rocky place’. This park is recognized for its unique and diverse plant species, rare in Ireland and Europe. The route passes the villages of Kinvara and Ballyvaughan along the coast before merging onto the main road leading to Galway. Arrival at Galway Station is expected shortly after 17:00. Passengers should present their Railtours Ireland ticket and travel pack at the station entrance, where staff will direct them to their reserved train seats and the host will be available.

Limerick, Bunratty Castle & Folk Park

Between 07:00 and 07:15, guests are collected from their accommodation and transported by road to Limerick City to join the coach departing for the Cliffs of Moher and Galway Bay excursion. After a brief tour of the city, the group visits Bunratty Castle with admission included. Nearby, the folk park offers space for walking around the grounds and features a tea house where refreshments can be enjoyed.

90 min