Ireland’s South East – Waterford and Wexford for Solo Travellers
Ireland’s South East – Waterford and Wexford for Solo Travellers
Ireland’s South East – Waterford and Wexford for Solo Travellers
6 Days Starting in United Kingdom and ending in Ireland
Visiting: Holyhead, Waterford, Kilkenny, Dublin
Tour operator:
Tour code:
s-iwwst
Specialist Group:
Singles Solo
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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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. Discover the charm of the Irish people, where traditions remain untouched as we visit many incredible destinations including Waterford, Kilkenny and, of course, the Irish capital, Dublin, on this incredible holiday dedicated to the solo traveller.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Start From Holyhead
Location: Holyhead, Waterford
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Treacy's Waterford
Meals Included: Dinner
Regional departure by coach or Home Connect service, then to Holyhead for the ferry to Ireland, and onwards to our hotel in Ireland’s South East corner for four nights.
Day 2 : Free Time Or Wexford
Location: Waterford
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Treacy's Waterford
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Optional excursion to the old Norse estuary 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, once a thriving port. We return to our hotel for an afternoon at leisure.
Day 3 : Waterford
Location: Waterford
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Treacy's Waterford
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Spend today in the charming town of Waterford, with the oldest city in Ireland, first visited by the Vikings in 852AD.
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 4 : Kilkenny
Location: Kilkenny
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Treacy's Waterford
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning we head to the charming inland city of Kilkenny, Ireland’s medieval capital, on our included excursion.
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 have free time to explore the town at leisure, perhaps you would like to visit Kilkenny Castle or join our optional walking tour, a popular and enjoyable way to get to know the Medieval Capital of Ireland.
Day 5 : Dublin
Location: Dublin
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City-style hotels
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We leave our hotel and head north through the spectacular Wicklow Mountains. We will visit 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 Ireland’s capital.
We continue to our hotel on the outskirts of Dublin for an overnight stay.
Day 6 : Return Home
Location: Dublin
Meals Included: Breakfast
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 the 4-star Treacy's Waterford.
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 the local guides on the tour English speaking?
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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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, 6 years or above
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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 the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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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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