Explore Ireland and the UK 2008
Southern Explorer Kilkenny, Limerick & Cork

Departing Sunday, July 13th, September 7th & November 9th

 
Rates:
€440 pp sharing
€120 single room suppl.
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  Price includes:
Luxury coach travel as per itinerary
2 nights accommodation in the 3* Days Hotel, Kilkenny
2 nights accommodation in the 4* Dunraven Hotel, Adare, Co. Limerick
dot 2 nights accommodation in the 3* Eccles Hotel, Glengarriff, Co. Cork
Breakfast & evening meals
dot Entrance to a minimum of two places of interest
Sightseeing as detailed
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Itinerary

Day 1
Depart from designated pick up points in Cork City and county. Travel east to Kilkenny. Along the way, we visit Dungarvan and Waterford City. We check onto our hotel late in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight in our hotel.

Day 2
After breakfast, we spend the day in Kilkenny City and county, exploring all its wonders. Take a morning walking tour of this historic city steeped in history and dominated by superb ancient buildings. In the afternoon, visit sights such as Jerpoint Abbey and Dunmore Caves. Return for dinner in the hotel and overnight stay.

Day 3
Today we check out of our first hotel and continue on our tour. We venture westwards through Tipperary and Limerick, visiting many places en route including Thurles and Limerick City. Check into your next hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4
This morning, we embark on a tour of Ardare. Visit the Ardare Heritage Centre, including a guided tour of Ardare Castle. This medieval fortified castle is one of a number of outstanding castles situated in County Limerick.
Travel to nearby Newcastle West for free time to relax or explore further before returning to our hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 5
Today we begin the final part of our journey back to Cork. We will travel down to Glengarriff, via Abbeyfeale and Killarney. We arrive in our hotel in the afternoon for dinner and overnight stay
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Day 6
After breakfast, we travel around the Beara Peninsula, enjoying the rugged beauty and tranquility of this un-spoilt peninsula. In the afternoon we spend time in Kenmare, the self-proclaimed "Jewel of the Ring of Kerry". Possibly visit the Kenmare Heritage Centre or Kenmare Lace and Design Centre. We arrive in our hotel early in the evening for dinner and final overnight stay.

Day 7
This morning, we complete the last leg of our tour and travel back to Cork from Glengarriff. We will take a leisurely drive along the West Cork coastline, through Rosscarbery and Kinsale. We arrive back in Cork in the afternoon after completing our tour of Southern Ireland
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