V.2 Gourmet Trails- Ireland

Day 1 - Arrival Ireland- Kinsale Co Cork

On arrival at your chosen airport, your guide will take you to Kinsale, a colourful seaside town where local fishing and pleasure vessels bob about in the sheltered idillic bay. The town has a rich maritime history and is famous for its delicious seafood, particularly its fresh fish and locally sourced shellfish.

This afternoon, we explore the nearby Charles Fort, a well preserved, striking star shaped military fort of the late seventeenth century built during King Charles 11 reign to protect the town and harbour of Kinsale from attack. Enjoy the panoramic views of the coastline, surrounded by countryside views of lush green hills dotted with sheep and farmhouses.

If time allows, we recommend you also discover the interesting story of Ireland’s only restored Napoleonic Signal Tower and enjoy the panoramic views from the rooftop walkway. The Lusitania Museum and Old Head Signal Tower in Kinsale, County Cork, is the closest point of land to the final resting place of the tragic RMS Lusitania.

There are a range of options for dinner available this evening in Kinsale including fresh fish restaurants.

Overnight: Cork
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 2 - Food Tour Kinsale

Kinsale has firmly established its place as a foodies mecca and with so many glorious venues on your doorstep, tourists and locals alike flock to Kinsale for their wonderful food. For a foodie fanatic, your walking tour today will take you to a selection of different eateries, meeting locals and sampling sweet and savoury treats as you go, not to mention some liquid fortification! From local seaweed to oysters, chowder to Irish soda bread and homemade butter, beer battered fish and chips, local ice-cream, chocolate and cake! During the tour, hear stories about the food and meet some of the fascinating characters who make it too.

This evening why not dine at one of Kinsale’s fantastic farm to fork restaurants.

Overnight: Cork
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 3 - English Market & Whiskey

Cork’s iconic English market has been trading since 1788.  One of the oldest and certainly the best covered markets in Europe, it has survived famine, flood, war, fires, and multiple recessions to remain a strong part of Cork’s fabric. Spend some time browsing the stall’s and offerings, sampling delicious treats or picking up a gift for home. The nearby Butter Museum makes for a unique institution celebrating one of the great success stories of Ireland, the butter trade.
From its origins in 1780 by Scotsman John Jameson through its history, prohibition, revolution and distilling techniques to the world wide brand it is today, the Jameson Distillery tour is both historic and fascinating. Take a behind the scenes tour with one of the expert Ambassadors visiting key buildings including a special visit to the Distillers cottage.

Overnight: Cork
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 4 - Immersive Garden Experience

Explore a captivating immersive garden tour lead by a award wining horticulturalist and head gardener duo with a genuine passion for their craft.
Awaken the senses with sights, sounds and smells in a stunning oasis, where vibrant wild flowers, fragrant herbs and lush greenery showcase their incredible knowledge and skills. Your immersive in depth  garden tour includes a delicious lunch with much of the produce grown right there in the garden.

Overnight: Kerry
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 5 - Irish Oyster Tour and Tasting

The pristine clear coastal waters of the Atlantic Coast offer the perfect environment for fishermen and farmers growing shellfish for hundreds of years.
Today you will take to these very shores along Kerry’s Wild Atlantic Way. Experience first hand what goes into creating the perfect Oyster! Meet the family run fishermen and women, learn how oysters are grown and harvested and the equipment used, enjoy a demonstration how to stuck an oyster and even try your hand at shucking before enjoying tasting in a stunning setting in the heart of Kerry.

Overnight: Kerry
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 6 - Traditional Baking in Killarney

In the southwest of County Kerry is an expanse of rugged, mountainous country that sweeps down to the world-famous Lakes of Killarney. Here, stretching across 10,000 hectares, lies Killarney National Park, with its unforgettable combination of mountains, lakes, woodland and waterfalls.
In Killarney, meet with some local experts who will take you through a master class on Irish Baking. Brown Bread, Scones, Apple Tart, Cookies, and other sweet treats, you will never use shop bought treats again!
Following your masterclass, a walk in the park exploring some of Killarney’s secrets.

Overnight: Kerry
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 7 - Depart Ireland

After a delicious breakfast and perhaps a final walk around the town, its time to depart Ireland today for your flights home.

We recommend Shannon Airport as the closet that will offer connections however we can also return you to Dublin Airport if preferred.

Meals Included: Breakfast