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Relaxed Meals and Harbour Days

Eat your way through Dublin, Cork and Kinsale, with time to enjoy each stop.

  1. 1Dublin
  2. 2Cork
  3. 3Kinsale

From, per person~US$3,030

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Best May to Sep

By @snuckUpdated 11 November 2026

Try Dublin’s independent restaurants, Cork’s market food and Kinsale’s harbour restaurants. Two-night stays, a private cooking class and a specially chosen dinner of seasonal dishes make the trip feel personal and special.

Length
7 nights
Route
Dublin, Cork, Kinsale…
Best time
May to Sep
Ideal for
Couples who love food and quiet comfort

Why you'll love it

  1. Taste Dublin’s food on a private guided walk
  2. Explore Cork’s English Market with a local guide
  3. Learn to cook Irish food in a private class
  4. Spend two relaxed nights in Kinsale
  5. Enjoy a dinner of seasonal tasting dishes
  6. Private transfers between every hotel

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive and Rest in Dublin

    Your driver takes you from the airport to your hotel. Enjoy a simple first evening with a dinner booking nearby and time to rest.

    • Stay: 4-star boutique hotel near St Stephen’s Green, Dublin
    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, approximately 30–60 minutes

  2. Day 2

    Taste Dublin’s Food

    Join your private food guide for a late-morning walk, tasting Irish cheeses, baked treats and seasonal food chosen around your preferences. Spend the afternoon visiting galleries, shopping or relaxing in a café.

    • Stay: 4-star boutique hotel near St Stephen’s Green, Dublin
    • Getting there: Walking, approximately 3 hours with tasting stops

  3. Day 3

    Travel South to Cork

    Travel to Cork with a relaxed lunch stop along the way. Check into your hotel, then explore the riverside streets at your own speed.

    • Stay: 4-star characterful hotel in central Cork
    • Getting there: Private car, approximately 3–3.5 hours driving; allow 4.5–5 hours with lunch

  4. Day 4

    Explore Cork’s English Market

    Walk through the English Market with a local guide, meet traders and taste a selection of their food. Enjoy a free afternoon before your included dinner of seasonal tasting dishes, with meal needs agreed in advance.

    • Stay: 4-star characterful hotel in central Cork
    • Getting there: Walking and short private dinner transfers, approximately 30 minutes total driving

  5. Day 5

    Cook and Continue to Kinsale

    Take a private cooking class in the Cork area, then enjoy the lunch you helped prepare. Continue to Kinsale and settle into your harbour hotel for a relaxed evening.

    • Stay: 4-star boutique hotel by Kinsale harbour
    • Getting there: Private car, approximately 1–1.5 hours total, depending on cookery venue

  6. Day 6

    Explore Kinsale and Charles Fort

    Take a gentle guided walk through Kinsale’s streets, then drive to Charles Fort for a visit. Return for a free afternoon, with time for a long lunch and a harbour walk.

    • Stay: 4-star boutique hotel by Kinsale harbour
    • Getting there: Private local transfers, approximately 20–30 minutes total; guided walk approximately 1.5 hours

  7. Day 7

    Return to Dublin

    After breakfast, drive back to Dublin with a lunch stop along the way. Spend your final evening as you wish, with restaurant suggestions based on what you have enjoyed most.

    • Stay: 4-star boutique hotel in central Dublin
    • Getting there: Private car, approximately 3.5–4 hours driving; allow 5–5.5 hours with breaks

  8. Day 8

    Breakfast and Farewell

    Have a final breakfast if your flight time allows. Meet your driver for the journey to Dublin Airport.

    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, approximately 30–60 minutes

Where you'll stay

  1. 2 nights · days 1 to 24-star boutique hotel near St Stephen’s Green, Dublin
  2. 2 nights · days 3 to 44-star characterful hotel in central Cork
  3. 2 nights · days 5 to 64-star boutique hotel by Kinsale harbour
  4. 1 night · day 74-star boutique hotel in central Dublin

When to go

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. Maygood time to go
  6. Jungood time to go
  7. Julgood time to go
  8. Auggood time to go
  9. Sepgood time to go
  10. Oct
  11. Nov
  12. Dec

Best from May to Sep. Other months work too; we'll tell you what to expect for your dates.

Included

  • Seven nights in 4-star hotels with character, two people sharing a room
  • Daily breakfast
  • Private airport transfers and drives between cities
  • Private Dublin food walk with tastings
  • Private Cork market walk with tastings
  • Private cooking class with lunch
  • One dinner of seasonal tasting dishes, excluding drinks
  • Private guide for a Kinsale walk and entry to Charles Fort

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visa fees and travel insurance
  • Meals beyond those listed
  • Alcohol and drinks matched to each dish
  • Optional activities and tips
  • Applicable Indian taxes and tax collected at source (TCS)

Good to know

  • Starting price is an estimate per person, with two people sharing a room, excluding international flights. Boutique hotel rooms and cooking hosts need advance booking.
  • The English Market is closed on Sundays and public holidays. The order of activities may change to fit its opening days.
  • Vegetarian menus can be requested. Confirm Jain meal needs and allergies before booking food activities.

Before you go to Ireland

Capital:
Dublin
Languages:
English, Irish
Currency:
EUR

Questions

How many days is the Relaxed Meals and Harbour Days trip?

7 nights and 8 days: Dublin, Cork, Kinsale, Dublin.

How much does it cost?

From ₹2,85,000 per person, twin sharing, without international flights. We confirm the price for your dates.

When is the best time to go?

May to Sep.

What is included?

Seven nights in 4-star hotels with character, two people sharing a room, Daily breakfast, Private airport transfers and drives between cities, Private Dublin food walk with tastings, Private Cork market walk with tastings, Private cooking class with lunch, One dinner of seasonal tasting dishes, excluding drinks, Private guide for a Kinsale walk and entry to Charles Fort.

What is not included?

International flights, Visa fees and travel insurance, Meals beyond those listed, Alcohol and drinks matched to each dish, Optional activities and tips, Applicable Indian taxes and tax collected at source (TCS).

Can the trip be changed?

Yes. A trip designer shapes the pace, stays and length with you before you book.

Make it yours.

Change the pace, the stays or the length. A trip designer shapes it with you, and we confirm the price for your dates.

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