3-Day Ireland Road Trip in Cork
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Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 3-day road trip through Ireland.
This incredible self-drive vacation package will take you through the best destinations in Ireland. With this perfectly planned travel package, you will stay 2 nights in Cork, experiencing the ultimate road trip in Ireland. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Cork.
We'll help you experience the best 3 days in Ireland you can imagine, so you can leave happy and inspired.
Upon arriving in Cork, you’ll collect the rental vehicle of your choice. From there, you’ll be off to discover some of the most popular attractions in Ireland, including the stunning Blarney Castle & Gardens and Blarney Stone.
You’ll have your choice of the country's best hotels and places to stay throughout your road trip, suitable for all budgets. For example, in the city of Cork, you could choose to stay at a popular hotel like the 4-star Jurys Inn Cork. Alternatively, you could stay at a luxury accommodation like the 5-star Hayfield Manor Hotel. Travelers looking for the best cheap accommodation could choose the 3-star Hotel Isaacs Cork. No matter which price range you’re looking for, our local experts will assist you in finding the best stay option for your visit.
Your road trip will bring you close to the best attractions and most incredible sights, such as the magnificent Fitzgerald's Park in the city of Cork. Enjoy top travel destinations like the amazing Cork Opera House and Blackrock Castle Observatory.
From the spectacular Cork City Gaol in the city of Cork to the unforgettable Regional Park Ballincollig in the city of Cork, you'll experience the best the area has to offer on your self-drive road trip through Ireland.
Add tours and tickets to each day of your trip to make the most of your time in Ireland. You’ll have the opportunity to choose from the best tours and activities that your travel destinations have to offer, meaning you’ll never have a boring moment on your road trip through Ireland.
Your travel plan itinerary also gives you multiple opportunities to look for souvenirs to memorialize your road trip in Ireland.
You’ll return home having experienced the very best of everything Ireland has to offer.
You can customize each day of your road trip vacation itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking. Enjoy the benefits of exploring all these great attractions at your own speed.
Your travel plan includes everything you need to experience the best of Ireland. You’ll be booked at the best hotels for 2 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 2 days during your self-drive road trip, including CDW insurance.
You’ll have access to 24/7 travel support, a personal travel agent, and a step-by-step guide via our flexible mobile app. All taxes are included in your vacation package price. You can choose and add your flight preferences as needed. Make your vacation in Ireland extra special by adding tours and tickets to each day of your itinerary.
The best services in Ireland fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your self-drive road trip in Ireland today!
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Blarney Castle & Gardens
Fitzgerald's Park
Blarney Stone
Munster Technological University
Cork City Gaol
Cork Opera House
Regional Park Ballincollig
Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral
Elizabeth Fort
Crawford Art Gallery
Shandon Bells & Tower St Anne's ChurchFlightsYesNo
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Day 1 – Cork - Arrival Day
Day 1 – Cork - Arrival Day
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- Regional Park Ballincollig
- Cork City Gaol
- Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral
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Your amazing road trip adventure in Ireland begins when you reach the incredible city of Cork. There, you'll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay.
One of the best luxury places you could stay in the city of Cork is the Hayfield Manor Hotel. This 5-star hotel is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 964 guests.
We also recommend the best 4-star hotels, like the Hotel Rochestown Park. This hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 2,086 guests.
Alternatively, the best cheap hotel in the city of Cork is the Metropole Hotel. This 3-star hotel is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,440 guests.
If these hotels are not available during your trip to the city of Cork, our system will automatically help you find the best hotel for your stay.
Cork has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Regional Park Ballincollig. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,920 visitors.
Cork City Gaol is another popular attraction in the city of Cork. This unforgettable attraction is a prison and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,225 visitors.
Another favorite attraction in the city of Cork is Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral. This outstanding travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,942 visitors.
When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Cork, Sin é. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,654 customers.
Another of the best restaurants in the city of Cork is Liberty Grill. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,609 customers.
Locals recommend Elbow Lane Brew and Smoke House as one of the best restaurants in the city of Cork. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 792 customers.
Cork also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Cork is Sin é. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,654 customers.
Another of the best bars in the city of Cork is The Oliver Plunkett. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,192 customers.
Locals also enjoy Muskerry Arms Bar and B&B Blarney. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,575 customers.
Enjoy toasting the start of your 3-day vacation in Ireland!
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Day 2 – Cork
Day 2 – Cork
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- Cork Opera House
- Blarney Castle & Gardens
- Blarney Stone
- Fitzgerald's Park
- Munster Technological University
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On day 2 of your road trip, you’ll explore the area around the city of Cork. You’ll be able to visit amazing attractions, like the incredible Cork Opera House, Blarney Castle & Gardens, Blarney Stone, and many more.
One of the best travel destinations in the city of Cork is Cork Opera House. This incredible attraction is an opera house and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,325 visitors.
Blarney Castle & Gardens is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Cork. This spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,325 visitors.
Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Cork is Blarney Stone. This amazing attraction is a stone and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,465 visitors.
Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Fitzgerald's Park. This park and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,527 visitors.
If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Blackrock Castle Observatory. This technological university is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,794 visitors.
When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Cork.
We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Cork, like The Oliver Plunkett. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,192 customers.
Market Lane is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Cork. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,609 customers.
Locals enjoy The SpitJack Cork, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Cork. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,934 customers.
After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Cork, The Old Town Whiskey Bar at Bodega. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,534 customers.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Cornstore Cork. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,516 customers.
Silver Key Bar and Restaurant is another of the best bars in the city of Cork. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,491 customers.
Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Ireland!
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Day 3 – Cork - Departure Day
Day 3 – Cork - Departure Day
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- Elizabeth Fort
- Crawford Art Gallery
- Shandon Bells & Tower St Anne's Church
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Day 3 of your road trip in Ireland is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Cork before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.
Elizabeth Fort is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Cork. This fort and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,300.
If you're interested in seeing something else, the Crawford Art Gallery art museum is another great option. According to 1,108 reviews, adding up to an average score of 4.5 out of 5 stars, this attraction certainly lives up to its reputation.
You can also stop at Shandon Bells & Tower St Anne's Church church to capture the beauty and wonder of Cork one last time. This outstanding attraction is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 923.
Your accommodation will also be strategically located for some last-minute shopping in the city of Cork before you conclude your short European break.
You’ll then say farewell to Ireland and begin your journey home, now filled with memories of unforgettable experiences in Ireland!
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