In the gardens of Ireland
2024
Highlights of the trip
During your stay you can enjoy the following highlights: Culture / Heritage, Discovery.
Best times to go
The best time(s) to go is/are : Printemps, Eté, Automne, Hiver.
Where to stay - Cork ?
The map of your stay "In the gardens of Ireland"
Detail of the stay : In the gardens of Ireland
How to get there - Cork
First day in Cork
Steps: Ardmore
Arrival in Cork. Pick up your rental car. Strolling down St Patrick's Street or through the aisles of the History Museum, you'll relive the highlights of the city's history, from the Viking conquests to the War of the Two-Roses and the last sailing of the Titanic before it sank. At the end of the day, drive toArdmore Bay and settle in for the night at a lovely address set in an exceptional seaside setting.
Places of interest : CORK PUBLIC MUSEUM
In south-east Ireland
Steps: Dungarvan
Places to visit: Dungarvan Castle (on guided tour); Waterford Crystal, one of Europe's most famous crystal works, founded in 1783; the interactive Waterford Treasures Museum and its Viking artefacts; the medieval remains of the Rock of Cashel...
In fine weather: a fishing session; a sailing trip at sea or a hike.
Settle in for a night in Thomastown, a charming estate organized around a magnificent Georgian mansion, a summer lodge and former stables. The hotel also houses a beautiful spa and an equestrian stud farm.
Places of interest : ROCK OF CASHEL MEDIEVAL MUSEUM HOUSE OF WATERFORD CRYSTAL
Medieval town of Kilkenny
Steps: Wicklow
In the morning, discover Kilkenny, a medieval city with a rich history. Don't miss its castle, gardens and Butler Art Gallery. Then on to County Wicklow, nicknamed "the gardens of Ireland", a region where it's good to get away from it all. As soon as the weather is fine, many footpaths open up (you can trek through the Maccredin Woods) or go horse-riding. Afterwards, you can spend the night in an elegant Victorian manor house.
Places of interest : KILKENNY CASTLE DESIGN CRAFT CENTRE
On the road to Dublin
Steps: Glendalough
On the road to the capital, a first stop at the monastic site of Glendalough. An extended stop at the Ballada lakes and nature park. Finally, a lovely break at Powerscourt Manor and Gardens.
Places of interest : POWERSCOURT ESTATE
