Spectacular Southern Ireland
Spectacular Southern Ireland
Book NowJoin us as we set sail for the Emerald Isle on our Spectacular Southern Ireland tour. This wonderful holiday is attraction packed to discover the area’s rich history starting from our wonderful base in Waterford, Ireland’s oldest city, offering the perfect blend of ancient and modern. County Waterford offers vibrant city life, rural charm and a stunning coastline and our wonderful tour features some of its best attractions, enjoy a journey on the Waterford and Suir Valley Railway, with visits to spectacular Mount Congreve Gardens, Waterford Crystal and Waterford Treasures, the Dunbrody Famine Ship and Johnstown Castle. Don’t miss out on a visit to the Emerald Isle and wonderful County Waterford with great attractions included that showcase the area beautifully, book early to avoid disappointment.
Your Holiday Includes:
Door to door service
Return Irish Ferry Ferries Crossings Holyhead – Dublin. Dublin-Holyhead
Meal vouchers for 1 main and a non-alcoholic drink onboard the ferry on 12/08/2025 only
12/08/2024 bed and breakfast (meal onboard the ferry to replace dinner).
From 13/08/2024 3 nights dinner, bed and breakfast
En-suite bedrooms
Porterage
Live musical entertainment each night (except night of arrival)
Guided Factory Tour Waterford Crystal
Guided Tour of Waterford Treasures
One way journey Waterford and Suir Valley Railway, Bilberry to Mount Congreve Gardens
Entrance to Mount Congreve Gardens with guided tour and soup and sandwich lunch
Guided tour of Dunbrody Famine Ship
Guided tour of Johnstown Castle
Excursions
Executive coach travel throughout
Single room supplement - £91.00
Itinerary
Tuesday
Depart Leyland at 09.00hrs for our journey to Holyhead to board the 14.10hrs Irish Ferry to Dublin, due to late arrival at the hotel we have no evening meal booked at the hotel however a lunch/dinner voucher is included on the ferry providing you with a main course and non-alcoholic drink. Disembark and re-join the coach as we continue our journey to Treacy's Hotel in Waterford.
Wednesday
This morning, we make our way to the famous House of Waterford Crystal where we enjoy a 90minute guided factory tour taking in all aspects of the production of Waterford Crystal including glass blowing, crystal cutting, sculpting and engraving. In the afternoon we enjoy a 45-minute guided tour of Waterford Treasures, comprising 3 museums within steps of each other in the Viking Triangle. This tour covers the Bishop's Palace and Medieval Museum, given by character actors in period costume. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore Waterford at your own pace.
Thursday
Today we make our way to the heritage narrow gauge railway of Waterford and Suir Valley in Bilberry where we take a morning one way journey salong the picturesque banks of the River Suir to the beautiful Mount Congreve Gardens, home to one of the largest collection of plants in Ireland, here we enjoy a 1 hour garden tour giving insights into the history of Mount Congreve House and Gardens, at lunchtime enjoy an soup and sandwich lunch before re-joining the coach to make our way back to the hotel along the scenic Copper Coast UNESCO Global Geopark route via the seaside resort of Tramore.
Friday
Today starts with a guided tour of the Dunbrody Famine Ship where costumed performers provide a world-class interpretation of the famine emigrant experience, providing a unique insight into the bravery and fortitude of the Irish people. Following a brief stop in Wexford allowing free time to obtain lunch we visit Johnstown Castle for a guided tour. Discover the 19th century castle and its incredibly long servant's tunnel, this attraction also included the Irish Agricultural Museum, picturesque grounds, lakes and gardens.
Saturday
Check out of our hotel following breakfast with an early lunch stop in Kildare, allowing time to explore and obtain lunch before continuing our journey to the port to board the 14.45 Irish Ferries vessel back to Holyhead. Disembark in Holyhead and re-join the coach to continue our journey home.
| SRS | £91.00 | For Sole Use | Yes |
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| Hotel | Treacy’s Hotel 1 Merchant’s Quay Waterford Ireland |
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| Hotel Star Rating | 3 Star |
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| Hotel Contact | +353 51 877 222 |
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| About the hotel | Nestled away in Ireland’s oldest city you’ll find Treacy’s Hotel, Waterford centrally located in the heat of Waterford within walking distance of shops, bars, restaurants and attractions. Renowned for its warm Irish welcome Guest bedrooms are spacious comfortably furnished rooms with Hypnos beds, well-equipped for a relaxing stay. The hotel has a traditional Irish bar offering great craic and entertainment Leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool. |
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| Hairdryer | Yes |
| Lift | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Toiletries | Yes |
| Safe/Safety Deposit Box | Laptop safe |
| AC | No |
| Pool | Yes |
| Gym | Yes |
| Iron | Yes |
| Tea/Coffee | Yes |
| Porterage | Yes |
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Below is a list of coach joining points available on this tour. Please note, not all pick-ups are available on all departures.
Below is a list of coach joining points available on this tour. Please note, not all pick-ups are available on all departures.
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| Leyland Tesco Extra | Leyland Tesco Extra, Bus Lane |
| Poplar 2000 | Lymm Moto- Poplar 2000 Services Coach Bay WA13 0SP |
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