Discover the wonder of Blarney Castle and Gardens on a full-day tour from Dublin. Kiss the famous Blarney Stone and receive, as legend has it, the gift of the gab for seven years. Enjoy panoramic 360 degree views as you drive through Co. Cork, exploring the last port of call for the famous Titanic cruise liner on its maiden voyage, Cobh. This tour will show you the very best that the southern capital of Ireland, Co. Cork, has to offer in a day tour from Dublin.

Explore the legendary Blarney Castle and kiss the Blarney stone to receive the gift of the gab for seven years on this day tour to Co. Cork from Dublin. You will depart Dublin early in the morning and meander through the green fields and dairy farms of the Golden Vale of County Cork, whilst enjoying 360 degree views of the Galtee Mountains and County Tipperary. You will then make your way to Cork city, on the banks of the mighty River Lee, where there will be about one hour of free time for you to explore the city at your leisure. Make the most of your free time to visit the lovely English Market, where the Queen of England recently visited, or marvel at the wonder and might of St. FinbarreÂ’s Cathedral.

From Cork city, the tour will continue to Cobh, where many departed the Emerald Isle for newer shores during the Great Irish famine of the late 1840's. Cobh town is further notable as the last port of call for the great Titanic cruise liner on its maiden voyage before it traversed the Atlantic Ocean on its final ill-fated voyage, and for the those who were sent to the penal colonies of Australia in the 1800's. As in Cork city, you will have some free time time for a trip to the lovely St. Coleman's Cathedral, or the new Titanic Experience in the fantastic White Star Line building, where you will receive discounted admission.

From Cobh, the tour will continue on to Blarney Castle, where you will receive the “gift of the gab” for 7 years if you decide to kiss the Blarney stone! You will have time to explore the castle grounds and gardens to discover the Witch's Cave, and spend some time on tax free shopping in the famous Woollen Mills.

As the tour departs for Dublin in the evening, you will meander though the Golden Vale of County Tipperary, with an estimated arrival time in Dublin of about 9pm

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