Kilkenny, Kinsale & The Rock Of Cashel

Itinerary

6 Day Itinerary

• Day 1

  Regional departure by coach then to Holyhead for the ferry to Ireland, and on to Roscrea for a four-night stay.

  Meals - Dinner

• Day 2 - Kinsale & Cobh

  Join our included excursion to the picture-postcard town of Kinsale, with its maze of narrow streets lined with pretty houses, excellent fish restaurants and inviting traditional bars.

  Spend time exploring before we head to the maritime town of Cobh, near Cork. Steeped in history, Cobh is perhaps most famous as being the final port of call for the Titanic.

  Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

• Day 3 - Rock of Cashel & Cahir

  Enjoy our included excursion to see the Rock of Cashel, widely regarded as one of Ireland’s most spectacular sights. Cashel is in the heart of the county of Tipperary and the Rock of Cashel was once known as St Patrick’s Rock and the Cashel of the Kings. The area and rock is steeped in history dating back to the 5th century, all waiting for you to explore.

  Afterwards we continue to the pretty town of Cahir for free time. A scenic town, overlooking the banks of the River Suir, this charming town has plenty to offer.

  Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

• Day 4 - Day at leisure or Kilkenny

  Relax with a free day today or join our optional excursion to the attractive city of Kilkenny on the banks of the River Nore, with its Elizabethan architecture and winding passages and lanes.

  Kilkenny has a fascinating medieval history and a thriving crafts industry. See the magnificent 12th century Kilkenny Castle which overlooks the River Nore and the Kilkenny Design Craft Centre home to a selection of Irish hand crafted gifts in the city or why not visit the Medieval Mile Museum in the heart of St Mary’s church filled with artefacts and sculptures.

  Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

• Day 5 - Dublin

  We leave our hotel and head to Dublin. On arrival our optional sightseeing tour will give you a taste of this fascinating city.

  The tour will show you the inner city of Dublin, which if left on your own would take a week! You will see both the north and south part of the capital. The tour is a panoramic one, seeing beautiful buildings of significance like Trinity College, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, The National Art Gallery and the Four Courts. Dublin is a beautiful Georgian city and highlights will be the magnificence of Georgian Dublin with visits to some of the superb squares. Dublin is also home to the Guinness Storehouse should you wish to pay homage to Dublin’s most famous drink and see a panorama of Dublin from its glassed Gravity Bar.

  Enjoy some free time to explore at leisure before we depart the city and stay overnight in the Dublin area.

  Meals - Breakfast

• Day 6

  To Holyhead, then home.

  Meals - Breakfast*

Accommodation

You will stay for four nights at the 4-star Racket Hall Country House Hotel in Roscrea.

Overnight stay will be in the Dublin area in city-style hotel.