Enjoy two of Ireland’s best luxury hotels with this itinerary combining the two great cities. Spend the first three nights at the Hotel Merrion in the Irish capital, where you can explore Trinity College and the National Museum of Ireland, the literary and music pubs of Temple Bar, and the elegant Georgian squares and terraces. Then head south to the ‘Rebel City’ of Cork, located on one of the world’s largest natural harbours. It was at nearby Cobh that the Titanic made its final passenger stop before the doomed Atlantic voyage, and the excellent museum here is worth a visit. Stay in Cork itself at the impeccable Hayfield Manor and visit the famous English Market, with its tempting array of local produce.