Day 1 – Arrive at River Valley Caravan and Camping Holiday Park
Start your tour on Ireland’s east coast at this rural campsite. Settle in to your pitch and meet your fellow members and Tour Hosts.
Day 2 – Visit Mount Usher Gardens and Killruddery House and Gardens
Today you will visit two stunning but different style gardens. Start your day at Mount Usher Gardens, one of Ireland’s greatest gardens and a world-renowned example of a Robinson style garden. In the afternoon, discover the history of Killruddery House, one of the most successful EIizabethan-Revival mansions in Ireland, on a guided tour, and wander amongst the beautiful gardens which are still surviving in their original 17th Century style.
Day 3 – Free day to enjoy at your leisure
Day 4 – Excursion to Avoca Handweavers and Glendalough
Discover the history of the Avoca Handweavers and learn about one of the oldest existing manufacturers in Ireland. Enjoy a tour of the mill, which dates from 1723, and see the handweavers at work. In the afternoon head to Glendalough, home to one of the most important monastic sites in Ireland.
Day 5 – Enjoy a day at your leisure
In the evening there will be a tour and tasting at the onsite micro-brewery, followed by a meal at the bistro and a traditional Irish music session in Mickey Finn’s pub.
Day 6 – Blarney Caravan and Camping Park
Your journey takes you west today towards Cork City. Arrive at the campsite and settle on to your pitch, just a short distance from Blarney village.
Day 7 – Visit Blarney Castle
Of course a visit to Blarney would not be complete without taking part in the ritual of kissing the Blarney Stone! Discover more of Blarney Castle, explore the beautiful gardens and grounds and take in the stunning views across the acres of parklands.