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Kilkenny – Land of Castles & Legends - 6 days from £419

Your Holiday Itinerary

6-Day Break

  • Day 1 – Local departure by coach then to Holyhead for the ferry to Ireland, and on to Kilkenny for a four-night stay. D
  • Day 2Kilkenny Explore the attractive city of Kilkenny on the banks of the River Nore, with its Elizabethan architecture and winding passages and lanes. The Canal Walk provides views of the fine 18th century Kilkenny College buildings but the most prominent feature is the imposing castle, with its three drum towers, which now houses an art gallery. B,D
  • Day 3 – Waterford Waterford lays claim to being Ireland’s oldest city, with viking origins, and the many landmarks include Reginald’s Tower, St. Patrick’s Church and the City Hall. B,D
  • Day 4 – Rock Of Cashel & Cahir We head to the Rock of Cashel, visited by The Queen in 2011 and regarded as one of Ireland’s most spectacular sights, with its ancient castle ruins. We continue our circular route to the pretty town of Cahir, boasting one of the largest and bestpreserved castles in Ireland. Later we visit the Tipperary market towns of Clonmel and Carrick-on-Suir, before returning past Booley Hills to Kilkenny. B,D
  • Day 5 – Dublin; Dublin Sightseeing Tour We leave Kilkenny and head to Dublin, where our optional sightseeing tour will show you the highlights of the capital, including Trinity College, Grafton Street and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. B
  • Day 6 – We journey to Holyhead. We continue our journey home. B*

Included Meals: B=Breakfast D=Dinner

*Due to departure time, breakfast on day 6 may be on the ferry

Notes

Prices are per person, based on two sharing

Extras:

  • Optional excursions
  • Single room supplement £109
  • Travel insurance from £31.95

Passengers :

Tour Includes

  • Free local joining points
  • Travel by Silver Service luxury coach which includes:
    • Extra legroom for your added comfort
    • Comfortable rear lounge to relax and chat
    • FREE personal headphones with a choice of music & DVDs
  • Porterage in all hotels
  • Smaller, more personal group
  • 5 nights’ accommodation  with Irish breakfast
  • 4 evening meals
  • Included excursions:
    • Kilkenny
    • Waterford
    • Rock Of Cashel & Cahir
    • Dublin

Tour Dates

Kilkenny - Land Of Castles And Legends (6 Days) - Silver Service
Tour Ref: 6PKLV/1

17 June 2012 - £469.00

12 August 2012 - £479.00

08 October 2012 - £439.00