Irish House Party

Itinerary

Itinerary

Powerscourt Waterfall - WicklowDay 1 Morning departure for the journey to Pembroke and the crossing to Rosslare. Travelling onto Waterford and the hotel for a four night stay.

Day 2 Today you will travel to The Mill at Avoca Village built on the banks of the Avoca River from where it used to draw its power. You will find a large shopping area, café and a working hand weaving mill. It is the oldest surviving working mill in Ireland and in the village where the TV series Ballykissangel was filmed. After free time you will then travel to Powerscourt Estate, one of Ireland’s most famous tourist attractions, you will have time to explore the beautiful gardens and the house which is full of history.

Day 3 A morning at leisure in Ireland’s oldest Viking city with hidden gems. We have included a guided factory tour of Waterford Crystal where you will see how this famous glass is made. After lunch we will transfer you to Kilmeadan where you will have an included return train ride on the Waterford & Suir Valley Railway, a heritage narrow gauge railway. Take in the panoramic views of the river, rolling farmland and mountains as you pass by.

Day 4 Travel to Kilkenny, many people class it as the greatest city in Ireland, a medieval time capsule built around its magnificent castle and previously named Ireland’s Tidiest Town. Why not get your bearings and see the sights aboard the local road train.

Day 5 After breakfast, depart the hotel and commence the homeward journey.

Included in cost

• Coach travel - porterage - return ferry crossings
• 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
• welcome tea/coffee on arrival - tea/coffee after dinner
• use of leisure facilities
• 2 packed lunches
• 1 soup & sandwich lunch at hotel
• FREE BAR – between 18.30 and 21.00 hours each evening on local draught lager, wine, soft drinks, Irish cream and Irish whiskey 
• live musical entertainment each evening
• entrance to the Mill Avoca Village
• entrance to Powerscourt Estate
• guided tour of Waterford Crystal
• return train ride from Kilmeadan to Bilberry

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Powercourt House

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Accommodation

Your holiday hotel Treacys Hotel Waterford

Set in a picturesque location in the heart of the city and overlooking the River Suir and close to the city centre. All bedrooms are en-suite with TV, radio, hairdryer, iron & ironing board, WiFi and  tea/coffee making facilities. Lift, bar, two restaurants and leisure facilities.

Single room supplement £85

Holiday insurance £28.00 (70 years and over £47.00) 

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