6 days - from only £619pp
ABOUT THE TOUR
Enjoy a taste of the real Emerald Isle! A fascinating holiday of contrasting attractions, packed full of shamrock delight. Based in County Wexford, explore the best of the South East of Ireland, famous for its history and scenery.
TOUR INCLUDES
Day 1:
Regional departure by coach, then to Holyhead for the ferry to Ireland, and onward to our hotel in Enniscorthy in County Wexford for four nights.
Included meals: Dinner
Day 2: Day at leisure or Wexford & New Ross
Relax with a day at leisure or why not join our optional excursion to the old Norse town of Wexford once known as Waesfjord (‘the harbour of the mud flats’) with its narrow winding streets, picturesque harbour, and lively pubs and hostelries. The town is situated where the River Slaney enters Wexford Harbour, once a thriving port.
We later continue to New Ross, a town steeped in history, where we will visit the Dunbrody Famine Ship. Actors in period costume narrate the story of the Irish famine emigrants on this authentic reproduction of an 1840's emigrant vessel.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Wexford
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
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The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in cash in Euros (for tours to Europe) or Sterling (for UK tours).
Day 3: Kilkenny
This morning we head to the charming inland city of Kilkenny on our included excursion to Ireland’s medieval capital. Above the broad sweep of the River Nore sits the castle, while a pretty humpbacked stone bridge leads up into narrow, cheerful streets laced with carefully maintained buildings.You'll have free time to explore the town at leisure where perhaps you would like to visit Kilkenny Castle, or why not join our optional walking tour, a popular and enjoyable way to get to know the Medieval Capital of Ireland.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Included Highlights
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
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TBC | TBC |
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in cash in Euros (for tours to Europe) or Sterling (for UK tours).
Day 4: Waterford
Visit the charming town of Waterford. Waterford is the oldest city in Ireland, first visited by the Vikings in 852 AD. The walled city has retained much of its medieval character together with the graceful buildings from its 18th century expansion.
The parameters of the 10th century settlement can be clearly identified in The Viking Triangle. Reginald's Tower is the most historic urban medieval monument in Ireland. The elegant Chamber of Commerce building, the City Hall and the Bishop's Palace are prime examples of beautiful 18th century architecture.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5: Wicklow Mountains & Dublin
We depart and head north through the spectacular Wicklow Mountains, calling at the town of ‘Ballykissangel’ fame, Avoca, and the valley of the two lakes, Glendalough, celebrated equally for its beauty and for its historical and archaeological interests.This afternoon we continue to Dublin. The city has plenty to delight even the most familiar visitor. Magnificent Georgian architecture adds drama to every moment. Live entertainments, charming distractions and tempting indulgences await around every corner.
Our optional sightseeing tour is a popular and enjoyable way to get to know the Ireland’s capital. We continue to our hotel on the outskirts of Dublin for an overnight stay.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Avoca
Included Highlights
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
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£21.50 | £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 cash in Euros (for tours to Europe) or Sterling (for UK tours).
Day 6:
We journey to Holyhead, then return home.
Included meals: Breakfast*
Single Room Supplement from £149.00 (6 days).
You will stay for four nights at 4-star Riverside Park in Enniscorthy.
Overnight stay will be on the outskirts of the Dublin area and will be in a city-style hotel.
The 4-star Riverside Park Hotel is nestled on the banks of the River Slaney in the picturesque town of Enniscorthy, Co Wexford overlooked by Enniscorthy Castle. The hotel has two restaurants; The Moorings, offering classic cuisine or The Alamo Steakhouse offering a wide variety of dishes. The Prom Bar has charming views of the River Slaney and features live music and entertainment.
This modern 4-star hotel is located at the foot of the Dublin Mountains with easy access to Dublin city. The hotel's facilities include a newly refurbished restaurant and bar, where you can enjoy a drink on the south-facing sun deck overlooking the mountains.
Travel from most joining points is included within your coach holiday price.
See our full list of our joining points.