Jameson's Distillery, Youghal & Lismore Shore Tour
Tour Highlights- Whiskey Tasting And A Jameson Signature Drink
- Short Film & Tour Of Distillery Buildings
- free Time To Explore & Dine in the Historic Seaside town of Youghal
- Learn of rebellion & tragedy At the Youghal Clock Gate Tower
- Absorb the Spectacular Views Of The Vee Gap
- Visit The Fascinating Lismore
- Enjoy All The Benefits Of Hiring Your Own Private Driver
What's included- We Can Book All Your Attractions For You
- A Flexible Departure Time From Your Ship To Suit You
- Your Own Experienced & Fun Local Driver/Guide
- Your Own Private Luxury Air-Conditioned Mini Bus
Cobh to Youghal
Your Private Shore Tour departs from your ship at a time that suits you, first heading for the bustling town of Midleton where you will enjoy a fully guided tour around the heritage grounds of The Jameson Distillery Midleton.
Today, every drop of Jameson is produced in this Midleton distillery. It’s the place of whiskey making dreams, where a true Irish welcome is awaiting you. It’s here you’ll come face-to-face with the largest pot still in the world, see their micro-distillery in action, experience their live maturation warehouse, and taste their whiskeys along the way.
After your guided tour, it's time to head through the beautiful rolling Irish countryside toward the largely unspoilt and undiscovered seaside town of Youghal. No visit to Youghal is complete without a visit to the Iconic Youghal Clock Gate Tower, you will journey together with their costumed storytellers to each floor of the Tower hearing tales of hero, villain, valiant and much more.
Just accross the road is St Marys medieval Church which is one of the oldest Churches in Ireland still in use today. Then you will free time to explore local shops, the stunning strand or enjoy lunch/drinks at one of the many fine local establishments of Youghal.
It is now time to enjoy the scenic route back to your ship after a great day inspired by the beauty of Ireland's Ancient East.
Jameson Distillery Midleton
The Jameson Experience Tour is a fully guided tour around the original Midleton Distillery where you'll learn all about Jameson’s rich heritage.
Here you see the field-to-glass processes responsible for the whiskey you'll be tasting shortly.
The tour finishes with your chance to do a guided comparative tasting of three famous whiskeys, one being Jameson.
Youghal
Youghal is an ancient town which still has it's walls built to protect the town in 1250 intact. Approximately 12feet high and 4 feet wide these walls surround the Medieval Town of Youghal and are now open to the public.
Youghal where the first potato was introduced to Ireland by Walter Raleigh. It was a strategic trade location through medieval times and you can still see traces of this today.
The Youghal Clock Gate Tower was built in 1777 and a goal(jail) but its story spans 700 years. The tour of this iconic building is a fun, fascinating and entertaining and will be one of the highlights of your trip.
