* Bierset Airport - 15 km
* Sauveniere Bus Station - 0.1 km
* Guillemins Train Station - 1 km
* Palais des Congres Exhibition Center - 1 km
* Cathedral - 0.5 km
* City Centre Shopping Area - 0.1 km
Blarney Castle, built by the McCarthy clan over 600 years ago, still retains its old world charm with its towers, battlements and gated entrance built on a rocky outcrop. Kiss the Blarney stone, situated on the parapets of the castle, to gain the gift of eloquence - that is the ability to persuade people and being able to talk yourself out of trouble… Discovery Travel Channel lists kissing the Blarney Stone amongst its 99 things to do before you die! Rock close is a magical garden filled with enchanting druidic rock formations, water features and exotic plants. The grand Scottish baronial style Blarney House is reflects a bygone era of wealth and statesmanship.
The Rock of Cashel is a multi-period monastic site, which was a fortress before it became the seat of the bishop of the diocese of Cashel, and venue where the historical Synod of Cashel was held. Visit the Great Cathedral, the Hall of Vicars Choral, Cormack's Chapel (with one of Ireland's best preserved Irish frescoes and Romanesque architecture) and a Round tower, all perched on a solid rock ringed by a curtain wall- most of it dating back from before the Cambro-Norman conquerors came to Ireland in the late 12th Century.
Cahair Castle was once the stronghold of the powerful Butler family, the castle retains its impressive keep, tower and much of its original defensive structure. It is one of Ireland's largest and best preserved castles. It is situated on a rocky island on the River Suir.
ITINERARY:
06:50 - Depart Dublin from Suffolk Street by the Molly Malone statue
09:00 - The Rock Of Cashel (1hr)
11:30 - Blarney Castle + lunch break (3hrs - lunch not included)
15:30 - Cahair Castle (1hr)
19:00 - Arrive Dublin.
What is Included:
Meals: Breakfast x 2, Dinner x 1
Linen (bring own toiletries & towel)
All park entrance fees
Friendly & informative tour guide
This package is the ultimate discovery of Victoria’s brilliant and breathtaking coastlines. The Great Ocean Road, Queenscliff- Sorrento ferry (watch out for dolphins!), Mornington Peninsula bathing boxes, Phillip Island’s celebrated Little Penguins and Wilsons Promontory wildlife haven. Cameras ready! There’s one famous attraction after another on this coastal, peninsula and island tour. So get ready to snap them: the Great Ocean Road with the 12 Apostles and the Otway Ranges rainforests. The ferry ride right across Port Phillip Bay to the Mornington Peninsula’s quirky Bathing Boxes and Moonlit Sanctuary wildlife park, the world renowned Penguin Parade on Phillip Island. Then the panoramic views and pristine white beaches of Wilsons Promontory national Park.
The Ultimate Experience for Space Enthusiasts - DIne with an Astronaut at Kennedy Space Center.
Upon arrival at the main visitor center complex, it's lunch time, and your chance to sit down to a buffet lunch and presentation from an astronaut – a great opportunity for photos and autographs.
Following launch it is time to ride the DISCOVER KSC Bus Tour. This takes you close by the launch pads, it is a two hour fully guided bus tour within Kennedy and if you really want to experience Kennedy yet don't necessarily wish to walk around and read the exhibits yourself then this is your opportunity. The tours shows you areas not seen on the regular bus tours. The bus tour ends at the Saturn V Center where guests get to walk under the Saturn V rocket and touch a peice of moon rock.
This is a compact day as you have alot to do, but if you really want to see the best that Kennedy has to offer then this is the day you should book!
Along the way, explore San Francisco's stunning landmarks like Alcatraz, Coit Tower, the Ferry Building, Transamerica Pyramid, Palace of Fine Arts, and many more. The San Francisco bridge 2 bridge tour gives you the opportunity to learn about this city’s unique natural history, architecture, and Native American culture through our audio tour. Other interesting aspects of the multilingual audio include details about the building of both bridges, the geology of San Francisco Bay and the earthquakes that have shaken San Francisco and require special seismic considerations in the designing of new structures. Sailing under both of San Francisco’s incredible bridges surely will be the highlight of your journey.
Bring a boxed luncheon aboard the 12.30 lunch departures or come aboard our 17.45 summer sailings for Happy Hour! A full bar with drinks, snacks and merchandise at reasonable prices is available onboard the San Francisco bridge 2 bridge tours.
Departs Pier 43 ½, 2 – 4 times daily.
Duration of cruise: 90 minutes
