Traditional Ireland & County Wicklow
- Duration: 6 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TLEGTICW
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Itinerary
6 Day Itinerary
Day 1
Regional departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to Holyhead for the ferry to Ireland, and onward to our hotel in County Meath for five nights.
Meals - Dinner
Day 2 - Wicklow Mountains & Mount Usher Gardens
Join our full-day included tour to the spectacular Wicklow Mountains, visiting 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.
We then head to the famous Mount Usher Gardens. Criss-crossed with dainty footbridges, the River Vartry flows through the centre of this authentic Robinsonian garden, with its enviable collection of trees, shrubs and plants.
Voted 'Best Garden to visit in Ireland' by BBC Gardeners' World Magazine, Monty Don has nominated Mount Usher as one of his favourite gardens.
Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3 - Day at leisure or Trim & Boyne Valley
Today, why not join our optional excursion to the market town of Trim. Situated on the River Boyne, the town is known for its Anglo-Norman castle.
We continue with a scenic drive of the Boyne Valley. Wander through time and discover Ireland’s rich heritage – 9000 years of history in one valley!
Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4 - Dublin
Head to Dublin on our included excursion where you can join an optional sightseeing tour which will take in the major sights and splendid architecture such as Trinity College, the Four Courts, the National Gallery and, of course, St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
From the excellent shops on Grafton Street, to the 'craic' in Temple Bar - there's lots to do in Ireland's vibrant capital!
Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5 - Irish National Stud & Japanese Gardens; Lullymore Heritage and Discovery Park
Enjoy a morning included excursion, which takes us into County Kildare to visit the famous Irish National Stud and the adjacent Japanese Gardens, which are a joy to wander.
Nowhere better symbolises all that is great about County Kildare, the beating heart of Ireland's thoroughbred industry, than the stud, a unique attraction of outstanding natural beauty that is home to some of the most magnificent horses and sumptuous gardens to be found anywhere in the world.
This afternoon, we include an excursion to Lullymore Heritage and Discovery Park, set on 60 acres of scenic beauty on the edge of the Bog of Allen. Experience a 9,000-year journey through landmark periods of Irish history, seeing re-created houses and settlements, and the flora and fauna of the peatland biodiversity trail.
Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6
We journey to Holyhead, then return home.
Meals - Breakfast*