Christmas in Cork

Christmas in Cork

Christmas in CorkIreland
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33 Nights
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    Your Guided Group Christmas Holiday To Cork

    Let’s spend Christmas in Cork and take a festive break close to home. We’ll learn more about the ‘Rebel City’ on a guided tour and soak up the merry atmosphere. At a welcome reception at our hotel we’ll get to know our fellow travellers over a glass of mulled wine and delicious canapes,  then later we’ll have a wonderful Christmas Eve dinner. On Christmas Day, we’ll let someone else organise the usual preparations and take this special day to really unwind. On Saint Stephen’s Day, we’ll enjoy some invigorating fresh air and explore historic Blarney Castle and its gardens; later we’ll treat ourselves to traditional afternoon tea! Experience a memorable Christmas in Cork and let us take care of organising the festivities this year!

    Trip Itinerary

    Activity Level 1

    Activity Level: Easy

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    Day

    Depart for Cork

    1

    Travel to Cork

    Join us and meet with our driver in Dublin city centre this morning for our three-night Christmas trip to Cork.

    Details of the pickup point in Dublin and final timing will be advised closer to departure date. Estimated start time is 09:30am.

    Travelling by coach, we make our way to Cork. 

    Cork Panoramic Tour

    On arrival we will have some free time at for lunch at leisure before taking in the highlights of Cork on a panoramic tour, passing the city’s famous sites. We meet our local guide for the tour and drive past St Finbarr’s Cathedral, Butter Museum, City Hall, Cork City Gaol and the famous English Market dating back to its origins in 1610. After our tour ends, we’ll enjoy a festive mulled wine & mince pies reception as we check in to our hotel, located in Little Island. The rest of your afternoon is at leisure.

    Christmas Eve Dinner

    Tonight, join us for celebratory Christmas Eve dinner as we soak up the special Christmas atmosphere in our hotel.

    Breakfast and dinner at your hotel are included every day during your tour.

    Christmas Day

    2

    At Leisure

    Time: MorningMorning

    This morning is at leisure to enjoy your surroundings or take this opportunity to enjoy a stroll around the hotel grounds or avail of the leisure facilities on offer.

    Christmas Day Lunch

    Time: AfternoonAfternoon

    This afternoon, starting with a glass of prosecco, we gather together again for a festive lunch with all the trimmings as the celebrations continue. The rest of our afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the holiday atmosphere in our hotel before it’s time to dine again!

    Christmas Day Dinner

    Time: EveningEvening

    Tonight, join us for light dinner in our hotel restaurant.

    Blarney Castle

    3

    Visit Blarney Castle

    Time: MorningMorning

    After breakfast meet our driver, we will get some fresh air with a visit to the iconic Blarney Castle, built in 1446 and famous for its Blarney Stone.   The Castle Gardens covering 60 acres of land are under constant change with something to see all year round. Take some time to enjoy all the gardens have to offer at our own leisure and soak up the scenery before we return to our hotel.

    Experience Afternoon Tea

    Time: AfternoonAfternoon

    This afternoon the Christmas celebrations continue as we enjoy a Festive Afternoon Tea in the Victorian Ditchley House building of our hotel.

    Dinner

    Time: EveningEvening

    Enjoy some free time before our farewell dinner at the hotel.

    Return Home

    4

    Depart for Dublin

    After breakfast, check out from our hotel, meet our driver, and depart for Dublin’s fair city. Arrive back to Dublin in the afternoon and say goodbye to your new friends, with fond memories of your Christmas visit to Cork.

    * We aim to operate your tour itinerary according to the format shown. Occasionally, local conditions and unexpected events may result in adjustments to the planned schedule. We kindly ask for your understanding and flexibility in the event of any changes.

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