Cork Trip Overview
Depart Cork for a day trip to the Cliffs of Moher, one of Ireland’s most popular natural attractions. This guided tour also includes a visit to the city of Limerick, checking out the lunar-style landscape of the Burren, and stopping by medieval Bunratty Castle.
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Duration: 11 hours
Starts: Cork, Ireland
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Cork, County Cork, Ireland
Depart Cork for a day trip to the Cliffs of Moher, one of Ireland’s most popular natural attractions. This guided tour also includes a visit to the city of Limerick, checking out the lunar-style landscape of the Burren, and stopping by medieval Bunratty Castle.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Paddywagon Day Tours, Bridge St Tourist Offce, Cork T23 KW89 Ireland
Check in at 7.30am with our friendly Paddywagon Staff at our Tourist Office located on Bridge Street. Ready for a 7.45am departure. We depart Cork and enjoy a scenic drive across the beautiful golden vale of Cork, to historic Limerick city. This city is the setting for blockbuster novel and movie Angela’s Ashes, and is also the home of the Munster rugby team.
Pass By: King John’s Castle, Nicholas Street King’s Island, Limerick Ireland
We will view and learn about King John’s Castle and the River Shannon. We continue via County Clare to the west coast of Ireland.
Stop At: Cliffs of Moher, Lislorkan North, Liscannor Ireland
We spend 1.5 hours at the Cliffs of Moher – one of the world’s greatest natural attractions. These cliffs stand 1/3 the size of the Empire State Building and have large populations of puffins and gannets. You can enjoy a hike or a relaxed walk, while gazing in amazement at this geological and natural beauty. The Cliffs of Moher also have shops and restaurants, anything from snacks and souvenirs available in plenty. Visitor charges at the Cliffs are included in the tour price saving you €8. You will also receive a complimentary ticket to the award winning Atlantic Edge exhibition that examines all aspects of the mighty Cliffs of Moher.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Doolin, Doolin, The Burren, County Clare
We depart from the Cliffs of Moher for a stop in Doolin, a lovely village where you may wish to enjoy a traditional Irish pub lunch (optional), maybe a seafood chowder with a pint of the local Doolineer pint (optional). On the way we will have superb views of the Atlantic coast and the Aran Islands.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: The Burren House Farm County Clare, Ireland Ireland
We depart Doolin and visit one of the most unusual limestone surfaces anywhere – the Burren, a lunar landscape dating back 300 million years with unique features such as underground lakes and waterfalls. If it’s the right season you may see one of the 26 different types of orchids that grow here right on beautiful Galway Bay. As we stroll through this rugged surface we understand how Neil Armstrong felt when he set foot on the moon in August 1969.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, Bunratty West, Bunratty Ireland
We stop at Bunratty Castle, for a photo stop and a chance to grab a coffee and refresh yourself. You can easily imagine Norman knights, Gaelic warriors, and jousting chieftains at this hallowed spot.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Paddywagon Tours Cork, 9 Bridge St, Centre, Cork, T23 KW89, Ireland
We return to Cork after a fun filled day.
