Stop At: Blarney Castle & Gardens, Monacnapa, Blarney T23Y598

On 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 hours

Stop At: Cobh Cathedral, Cathedral Terrace, Cobh None

On 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 minutes

Stop At: Cobh Heritage Centre The Queenstown Story, Deepwater Quay, Lower Road, Cobh P24CY67

When 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

• Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
• Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
• Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
• Duration: 12 hours (Approx.)
• Departure Time: 07:00 AM
• Return Details: Returns to original departure point
  

• Qualified driver-guide on coaches
• Information pack
• Reserved seats on trains
• All travel by rail and coach from Dublin
• Host on trains
• Gratuities
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Food and drinks, unless specified

• Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
• Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
• A Smile!

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• 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 POLICY: Railtours Ireland First Class ltd very successfully offers hosted railtours for the independent traveller. Our tours are a combination of train and luxury coach and include a moderate level of physical activity, such as short walks to meeting points etc. Unfortunately even the most modern luxury coaches (buses) are not wheelchair friendly, thus our tours are not suitable for those with mobility issues, and regretfully walkers, wheelchairs and mobility scooters cannot be accommodated on our tours.

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.