3-Day Ireland Weekend Getaway in Cork

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Starts in
Cork
Ends in
Cork
Duration
3 days & 2 nights
Available
All year
Hotel
2 nights included
Car rental
Optional
Flights
Optional
Travel app
Fully customizable

Description

Enjoy the most refreshing vacation in Ireland with this 3-day weekend getaway in Cork!

This fantastic 3-day travel plan is your chance to see the best travel destinations in Ireland over the course of a weekend. You’ll stay for 2 nights in Cork, allowing you to have the full Ireland experience.

Spend your wonderful weekend break in Ireland visiting the most popular sightseeing destinations. You’ll check out the amazing park, Blarney Castle & Gardens. Looking for a place you can stroll around and enjoy? We'll guide you to the outstanding stone, Blarney Stone. Expect to see other remarkable attractions in Ireland and get a glimpse of the country's unique history and culture.

This travel plan also features recommendations for the best eating and shopping spots in Cork. So whether you're looking for a mini-vacation or a romantic holiday in Ireland, a quick weekend getaway in Cork is an excellent choice.

We'll help you have the best 3-day weekend getaway experience in Ireland from start to finish. Just sit back, relax, and we'll take care of everything!

Go souvenir shopping to your heart's content and take a bit of Ireland home with you to remind you of your vacation in Cork.

We'll provide you with stay options suitable for all budgets, and reserve your choice for accommodation for 2 nights.

You can choose the popular 4-star The Imperial Hotel Cork with Escape Spa by Flynn Hotels and enjoy the most restful sleep possible. Or, you can stay at a more luxurious place, like the 5-star Hayfield Manor Hotel, and have the best views and amenities.

These accommodations are nearby top-rated restaurants, ensuring you get everything you need for a comfortable stay in Ireland. If these recommendations are unavailable during your weekend getaway in Ireland, our system will automatically provide you with the best alternatives. You can be sure that we will always offer you the best available places to stay that match your preferences.

Your itinerary will take you to the best sights and spots in the city of Cork. You'll visit the magnificent Fitzgerald's Park, explore the fascinating Cork Opera House, and make lovely memories at the fantastic Blackrock Castle Observatory.

By the end of your weekend getaway in Ireland, you'll return home happy, with plenty of photos and memories to look back to and share.

This 3-day travel plan covers all you need for an amazing time in Ireland. Your itinerary is customizable, giving you the opportunity to create the perfect vacation in Cork. Add tours, tickets, and activities to each day of your itinerary and make the most of your time in Ireland.

For your convenience, you can also add a car rental to your weekend getaway package to Ireland. We'll provide you with the best rental vehicle with CDW insurance that you can use for 2 days of your trip.

On top of all that, you'll also have access to 24/7 travel support from your personal agent. We’ll provide you with a step-by-step guide you can easily access on our mobile app, where your travel documents are stored and organized.

All taxes are already included in the price of your vacation package to Ireland.

Booking a complete vacation in Cork has never been this fast and easy. The best services in Cork fill up quickly, so select a date and start planning your weekend getaway to Ireland today!

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2 nights hotel
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
24/7 travel support

Destinations

Cork - city in IrelandCork

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Attractions

Regional Park Ballincollig(Páirc Réigiúnach Bhaile an Chollaigh), Great Island, Ballincollig ED, Ballincollig - Carrigaline, Cork, County Cork, Munster, IrelandRegional Park Ballincollig
Cork City Gaol (Museum)Cork City Gaol
Saint Fin Barre's CathedralSaint Fin Barre's Cathedral
Cork Opera HouseCork Opera House
Blarney Castle & Gardens, Blarney, Blarney ED, Blarney - Macroom, Cork, County Cork, Munster, IrelandBlarney Castle & Gardens
Blarney Stone, Blarney, Blarney ED, Blarney - Macroom, Cork, County Cork, Munster, IrelandBlarney Stone
Fitzgerald's Park, Mardyke, Cork, County Cork, Munster, IrelandFitzgerald's Park
Blackrock Castle Observatory, Mahon, Mahon A, Cork, County Cork, Munster, IrelandMunster Technological University
Elizabeth FortElizabeth Fort
Crawford Art GalleryCrawford Art Gallery
Shandon Bells & Tower St Anne's Church, Shandon B, Cork, County Cork, Munster, IrelandShandon Bells & Tower St Anne's Church

Travel details

Travel dates
Sep 26 - Sep 28

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Day 1 in Cork - Arrival Day

Day 1

Day 1 in Cork - Arrival Day

  • Cork - Arrival Day
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  • Regional Park Ballincollig
  • Cork City Gaol
  • Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral
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Your exciting European weekend break in Ireland begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Cork. There, you'll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay. This hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 2,086 guests.

Alternatively, you can select the best but cheapest hotel in the city of Cork – the Metropole Hotel. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,440 guests.

If these hotels are not available during your quick trip to the city of Cork, our system will automatically help you find the best hotel for you.

Cork has many incredible destinations you can admire and explore throughout your weekend getaway in Ireland. You could visit attractions like the beautiful park, Regional Park Ballincollig. This attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,920 visitors.

The fascinating prison Cork City Gaol is another popular attraction in the city of Cork. This place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,225 visitors from across the globe.

Another favorite attraction of locals and travelers in the city of Cork is Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral. This outstanding travel destination, an amazing anglican or episcopal cathedral, has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,942 visitors.

When you’re ready for dinner, make your way to one of the best restaurants in the city of Cork, Sin é. This lovely restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,654 customers.

Another top-rated restaurant in the city of Cork is Liberty Grill. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,609 customers, this restaurant is truly a must-try.

If you want to eat at a place locals enjoy, go to Elbow Lane Brew and Smoke House. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 792 customers.

Cork also has many fantastic bars that cater to all travel budgets. One excellent example 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 you should consider going to 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, and you might too. 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 mini-break in Ireland!

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Day 2 in Cork

Day 2

Day 2 in Cork

  • Cork
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  • Cork Opera House
  • Blarney Castle & Gardens
  • Blarney Stone
  • Fitzgerald's Park
  • Munster Technological University
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Today, you’ll explore the area around the city of Cork for a chance to visit several attractions, like the incredible Cork Opera House, Blarney Castle & Gardens, Blarney Stone, and many more.

One of the best places to see in the city of Cork is Cork Opera House. This incredible opera house and travel destination was rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,325 visitors.

Another popular attraction you’ll have time exploring in the city of Cork is Blarney Castle & Gardens. This spectacular park is an attraction rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,325 visitors.

Blarney Stone is another tourist spot you can visit in the city of Cork. This amazing attraction is a stone and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,465 visitors.

When you’re ready to eat, we recommend you go to 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 you can find in the city of Cork. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,609 customers.

The SpitJack Cork, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Cork, is a place locals enjoy. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,934 customers.

After dinner, visit some of the best bars in the city of Cork to end the day perfectly. The Old Town Whiskey Bar at Bodega is an excellent example. 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 that serve various drinks. 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 in Ireland!

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Day 3 in Cork - Departure Day

Day 3

Day 3 in Cork - Departure Day

  • Cork - Departure Day
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  • Elizabeth Fort
  • Crawford Art Gallery
  • Shandon Bells & Tower St Anne's Church
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It’s soon time to say goodbye to Cork. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of the city and beautiful Ireland. Depending on the time you have until you start your journey home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Elizabeth Fort is an extraordinary attraction you could visit on your last day in Cork. This fort and popular place 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. A total of 1,108 travelers gave this popular site an average score of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

You can also stop at Shandon Bells & Tower St Anne's Church church and make your last day in Cork extra special. 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 your quick but unforgettable European break in Ireland!

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