Christmas in Cork

Travel to Cork

Join us and meet with our driver in Dublin city centre this morning for our three-night Christmas trip to Cork.

Details of the pickup point in Dublin and final timing will be advised closer to departure date. Estimated start time is 09:30am.

Travelling by coach, we make our way to Cork. 

Cork Panoramic Tour

On arrival we will have some free time at for lunch at leisure before taking in the highlights of Cork on a panoramic tour, passing the city’s famous sites. We meet our local guide for the tour and drive past St Finbarr’s Cathedral, Butter Museum, City Hall, Cork City Gaol and the famous English Market dating back to its origins in 1610. After our tour ends, we’ll enjoy a festive mulled wine & mince pies reception as we check in to our hotel, located in Little Island. The rest of your afternoon is at leisure.

Christmas Eve Dinner

Tonight, join us for celebratory Christmas Eve dinner as we soak up the special Christmas atmosphere in our hotel.

Breakfast and dinner at your hotel are included every day during your tour.

At Leisure

Morning

This morning is at leisure to enjoy your surroundings or take this opportunity to enjoy a stroll around the hotel grounds or avail of the leisure facilities on offer.

Christmas Day Lunch

Afternoon

This afternoon, starting with a glass of prosecco, we gather together again for a festive lunch with all the trimmings as the celebrations continue. The rest of our afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the holiday atmosphere in our hotel before it’s time to dine again!

Christmas Day Dinner

Evening

Tonight, join us for light dinner in our hotel restaurant.

Visit Blarney Castle

Morning

After breakfast meet our driver, we will get some fresh air with a visit to the iconic Blarney Castle, built in 1446 and famous for its Blarney Stone.   The Castle Gardens covering 60 acres of land are under constant change with something to see all year round. Take some time to enjoy all the gardens have to offer at our own leisure and soak up the scenery before we return to our hotel.

Experience Afternoon Tea

Afternoon

This afternoon the Christmas celebrations continue as we enjoy a Festive Afternoon Tea in the Victorian Ditchley House building of our hotel.

Dinner

Evening

Enjoy some free time before our farewell dinner at the hotel.

Depart for Dublin

After breakfast, check out from our hotel, meet our driver, and depart for Dublin’s fair city. Arrive back to Dublin in the afternoon and say goodbye to your new friends, with fond memories of your Christmas visit to Cork.