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Cork and Blarney Castle Rail Tour from Dublin

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Location: Dublin, Ireland
Duration: 12 hours
Product code: 3310DH02

Overview

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Blarney Castle & Gardens, Monacnapa, Blarney, Cork T23 Y598 IrelandOn arrival in Cork at 09:35, we transfer to our Railtours Ireland tour coach through Cork City to Blarney Village and historic Blarney Castle – which is over 600 years old. Explore the beautiful gardens and take the time to kiss the famous stone, which is said to bestow the gift of eternal eloquence on those lucky enough to do so. There is also time for shopping and lunch at Blarney Village.TIP! We recommend that you have lunch there, as this will be the only opportunity during the day to have a substantial meal. You depart Blarney at 13:30 hrs. Approximately – or as directed by your Host – for Cóbh, via the city centre and a short city tour. Duration: 3 hoursStop At: Cobh Cathedral, Cathedral Terrace, Cobh None IrelandOn arrival at Cóbh (pronounced: Cove), we will visit St Colman’s Cathedral. We will then proceed down along the sea front passing the former White Star Line offices en route to the beautifully restored Victorian railway station/transatlantic terminal. This is now the Cóbh Heritage Centre, home to the Queenstown Story to which your entrance is included. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Cobh Heritage Centre The Queenstown Story, Deepwater Quay, Cobh P24 CY67 IrelandWhen Queen Victoria visited Ireland in 1849 she came to Cóbh and the town was renamed Queenstown in her honour – it was renamed Cóbh after Irish independence in 1922. Cóbh was, of course, the final port of call of the RMS Titanic and this theme is well expounded. The centre also houses much information about the Great Famine and subsequent Irish Emigration – 3 million Irish people emigrated from Cóbh (principally to the United States).The Lusitania was torpedoed off the coast of Cork – marking the United States’ entry to the First World War – and the small number of survivors were brought to Cóbh for refuge. Cóbh is also the headquarters of the Irish Navy and you will most likely see some navy ships. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Supplier Name

Railtours Ireland First Class

Additional Information

Confirmation will be received at time of booking,Wheelchair accessibility: As long as the passenger has some mobility then this tour would be suitable. Trains in Ireland are wheelchair friendly. However, buses/coaches are not. The guest would have to be able to climb the steps onto the bus. Mobility Scooters cannot be accommodated on this tour.,This tour offers stops en route for photographs, shopping, etc.,Due to operational reasons it may, on occasion, be necessary to alter certain itineraries.,Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.,Children U16 cannot book independently. They must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times.,Wheelchair accessible,Stroller accessible,Service animals allowed,Near public transportation,Most travelers can participate,This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund,This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund,This tour/activity will have a maximum of 53 travelers,Face masks required for guides in public areas,Face masks provided for travelers,Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff,Social distancing enforced throughout experience,Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas,Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized,Guides required to regularly wash hands

Inclusions:

Host on trains,Information pack,Reserved seats on trains,Qualified driver-guide on coaches,All travel by rail and coach from Dublin,Entry/Admission - Blarney Castle & Gardens,Entry/Admission - Cobh Heritage Centre The Queenstown Story

Exclusions:

Gratuities,Hotel pickup and drop-off,Food and drinks, unless specified

REVIEWS

Traveler Reviews

Branden was an excellent guide - great storyteller & very laid back. Some of the stops are things you would never see if you were on your own. We lucked out with perfect weather & low crowds. Highly recommend!

Reviewed by: Jillian_M, 11/23/2021 12:00:00 AM

There were only 4 people on our tour today but it was wonderful! We had Peter, our fabulous tour guide, all to ourselves. He was very kind, as we found all the Irish people to be, and so knowledgeable in his countries history. The train ride through the countryside was beautiful and our trip to Blarney Castle and Cork were beautiful and unforgettable. Thank you Peter for such a wonderful day and experience :))

Reviewed by: 325debf, 03/20/2020 12:00:00 AM

I took my daughter and we did a tour of southern Ireland, including the Ring of Kerry, the town of killarney and many other sites. Cork was a wonderful town, didn't disappoint. What can you say about the famous castle. the climb up to kiss the stone and when you look around and see the view, you get a feeling you could just live there. Even though the weather wasn't summerlike, it didn't rain except for a few drops, and was comfortable no matter when and where I went. The trick is layering. I'm going back. Ireland is a beautiful, friendly place.

Reviewed by: sporthrob, 01/01/2020 12:00:00 AM

The trip was cancelled by the provider two days before we were to go. We had planned other trips so we could not change the date and I was scheduled to return home the day they suggested us to go instead. Very disappointed. My adult daughter and I were looking forward to this special tour together.

Reviewed by: Eve_Q, 11/24/2019 12:00:00 AM

We both have physical limitations but, no problem, climbed up the castle steps,were helped into the "position" and kissed the blarney. Our coach was comfy and guide helpful. Lovely

Reviewed by: AnnieOlga, 11/14/2019 12:00:00 AM

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Blarney Castle