Cork and Holyhead Shared Shore Excursion

14 hours

Moderate

Cork is a vibrant city in southern Ireland, while Holyhead is a key ferry port town in Wales connecting Britain and Ireland.

Your shore tour departs from your ship at the port of Cobh/Cork first heading for Blarney Castle where you will have up to 2 hours free time to Kiss the legendary Blarney stone, explore the amazing gardens, take in some shopping at the famous Blarney Woollen Mills.or simply indulge in the atmosphere in the village of Blarney enjoying some local homemade scones with coffee. After our visit to Blarney we will enjoy a panoramic driving tour through Cork city centre taking in famous landmarks such as The Shandon Bells and The English Market and learning all about the fearsome Vikings and Anglo Normans in Cork. The next leg of our trip will be through picturesque rolling Irish countryside as we meander our way to the charming village of Kinsale dubbed "Ireland's Gourmet Capital". Perfect for lunch!

Join us in Holyhead for an exciting full-day tour around North Wales. You’ll visit authentic medieval walled town of Conwy with its 14th century castle and quirky mix of shops and cafes plus stops in the alpine style village of Betws y Coed (the Prayer House in the Woods) and views galore in Snowdonia (now called Eryri) National Park with a final stop (time permitting) in the village with the longest railway station name in the world Llanfairpwll! Your tour starts with you being met either off the free shuttle from your ship to the main railway terminus in Holyhead or off the tender into Holyhead Marina. Your experienced cruise ship and Welsh speaking guide will be there to meet you and direct you to your air-conditioned vehicle. This is a highlights tour where your guide will introduce you to the unique Welsh language and the culture of Wales and its people along with many stories from the Welsh such as “Braveheart” to why wool was worth more than gold.

Entrance included

Official guides and Tour Escorts
Guarantee back to ship on time

What's included?
    • Air-conditioned vehicle
    • Driver-guide
    • Souvenir map
    • Expert local guides
    • Visit to Blarney Castle and gardens
    • Visit to Cobh Cathedral
    Exclusions
      • Lunch
      • Coffee or Tea
      • Gratuities (optional)
      Please note

        Your ship will either dock at the Deep Water Berth-(DWB) or Anchor DWB. Take the shuttle bus to the port's terminal building

        Wear comfortable shoes for walking
        Bring a raincoat or umbrella in case of rain
        Consider bringing a camera for photos
        Check weather conditions before the tour
        Arrive at the departure point early to avoid delays
        Blarney Castle has challenging steps; consider your physical fitness before participating

        What to bring
          • Comfortable shoes
          • Warm clothing
          • Camera
          • Water