Garden of Ireland and County Wicklow

Known as the ‘Garden of Ireland’, County Wicklow is a region of beautiful scenery, a spectacular coastline and some of Ireland’s best preserved remains. Overlooked by the Wicklow Mountains, with their domed granite peaks, deep glens and wooded valleys, you’ll see some of the finest countryside in Ireland.

6 days from £599pp

Single Room Supplement from £209pp

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Your Tour Includes

  • 5 nights hotel with Irish breakfast
  • 5 evening meals
  • Porterage at the hotel
  • Regional joining points

Itinerary

Overview

Local departure by coach, then to Holyhead for the ferry to Ireland, and onward to our hotel, near Tulfarris in County Wicklow for four nights.

Includes Dinner

Overview

Join us on our excursion to the spectacular  Wicklow Mountains, visiting the town of ‘Ballykissangel’ fame, Avoca. In Avoca you will be able to stand on the Lion Bridge, where the rivers Avonmore and Avonbeg converge to take in the view which inspired the poet Tom Moore to write his famous song, ‘The Meeting of the Waters’. 

We continue to the valley of the two lakes, Glendalough, celebrated equally for its beauty and for its historical and archaeological interests. We end the day in the seaside resort of Bray.

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Includes Dinner

Included Highlights

Wicklow Mountains

Overview

Enjoy a full day optional excursion, which takes us into County Kildare to visit the famous Irish National Stud and the adjacent Japanese Gardens, which are a joy to wander. Nowhere better symbolises all that is great about County Kildare, the beating heart of Ireland's thoroughbred industry, than the stud, a unique attraction of outstanding natural beauty that is home to some of the most magnificent horses and sumptuous gardens to be found anywhere in the world.

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Includes Dinner

Optional Excursions

Irish National Stud and Japanese Gardens

2023 £26.00

2024 £27.00

The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.

Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).

Overview

A day of exploring the Wicklow coast on our included excursion. The first stop will be in Wicklow, which is a pretty resort with a shingle beach. A spit of land called the Murrough was used by the Vikings as a refuge and now has a promenade and even a railway along some of it. The tour continues south around Brittas Bay to Arklow, one of the largest resorts on the east coast. We continue into  County Wexford and the attractive market town of Gorey. A stone Celtic cross on Gorey Hill commemorates the Insurrection, which occurred here at the end of the 18th century. You return to the coast for the final port of call at Courtown Harbour, a colourful sight with dozens of fishing and pleasure boats.

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Includes Dinner

Included Highlights

Wicklow Coast

Overview

We travel to Dublin on our included excursion. In Dublin, with its fascinating history, you can join an optional sightseeing tour which will take in the major sights and splendid architecture such as Trinity College, the Four Courts, the National Gallery and, of course, St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

We continue to our overnight hotel on the outskirts of the city.

Includes Breakfast

Includes Dinner

Included Highlights

Dublin

Optional Excursions

Dublin Guided Sightseeing

2023 £21.50

2024 £23.00

The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.

Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).

Overview

Return home.

Includes B*

Accommodation

Single Room Supplements

Single Room Supplement from £209

You will stay at the Tulfarris Hotel for four nights, and then onto an overnight stay in a city style hotel in the Dublin area.

Tulfarris Hotel and Golf Resort

Tulfarris Hotel and Golf Resort

Situated on the shores of the Blessington Lakes, against the stunning backdrop of the Wicklow Mountains. The hotel is set in a 200 acre estate in a spectacular setting. All bedrooms have TV, tea/coffee making facilities and safe. Enjoy a drink in the bar, before taking in the beautiful views across to the lake from the Lime Tree Restaurant.

Location: Blessington Lakes Rathballylong, Blessington, W91 EE95

Hotel Facilities

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General
  • 4 Star
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Lift
Room
  • TV
  • Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe Box
  • Fridge
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Shower or Bath
  • Telephone
  • Free Wifi
  • Iron or Trouser Press
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Ground Floor Rooms on Request
Hotel
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Lift
  • WiFi Available

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