Ireland’s South East – Kilkenny, Wicklow and County Wexford
Ireland’s South East – Kilkenny, Wicklow and County Wexford
Ireland’s South East – Kilkenny, Wicklow and County Wexford
6 Days Starting and ending in United Kingdom
Visiting: Holyhead, Enniscorthy, Kilkenny, Waterford, Wicklow Mountains, Dublin
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Tour code:
isww
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
8-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
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Tour Overview
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.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive Wexford
Location: Holyhead, Enniscorthy
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Riverside Park
Meals Included: Dinner
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.
Day 2 : At Leisure Or Wexford & New Ross
Location: Enniscorthy
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Riverside Park
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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.
Day 3 : Kilkenny
Location: Kilkenny
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Riverside Park
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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.
Day 4 : Waterford
Location: Waterford
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Riverside Park
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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.
Day 5 : Wicklow Mountains & Dublin
Location: Wicklow Mountains, Dublin
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City-style hotels
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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.
Day 6 : Return Home
Location: Holyhead
Meals Included: Breakfast
We journey to Holyhead, then return home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
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Porterage at Hotels
What's Not Included
Accommodation
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.
Check out our Q&As
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, 6 years or above
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
You can be assured of a high level of service and reliability from our expert-trained coach crews, who will be on hand to assist and escort you along the way
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full. Hand luggage should be stored in the overhead racks aboard the coach.
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Shearings requires a minimum deposit of 75 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 56 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of shearings charges.
Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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