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Traditional Ireland & County Wicklow
Explore some of the delights of Ireland's Ancient East, staying in 4-star luxury in County Meath. Enjoy a true taste of traditional Ireland, with visits to world-famous gardens, breathtaking rural scenery and a tour of the living museum of Lullymore. Known as the ‘Garden of Ireland’, County Wicklow is a region of beautiful scenery and some of Ireland’s best-preserved remains. Overlooked by the Wicklow Mountains — with their domed granite peaks, deep glens and wooded valleys — you’ll see some of the finest countryside in Ireland.
Tour Includes
- 5 nights hotel with Irish breakfast
- 5 evening meals
- Convenient regional joining points
6 days from £1,049pp
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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.
Includes Dinner
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.
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Included Highlights
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!
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
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| Trim & Boyne Valley | 2024 £14 | 2025 £15 |
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).
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!
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
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| Dublin Sightseeing Tour | 2024 £23 | 2025 £24 |
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).
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.
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Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
We journey to Holyhead, then return home.
Includes Breakfast*
*Depending on departure time, breakfast on Day 6 may be on the ferry.
Accommodation
You will stay for five nights at the 4-star Johnstown Estate Hotel & Spa, near Enfield in County Meath.
Johnstown Estate
This 1750’s Georgian Rural Residence is set on 120 acres of parkland, overlooking the Blackwater River. Situated on Ireland’s Ancient East, the Estate is also home to Ireland’s premier Spa Resort and Leisure Club with a 20-metre pool and state of the art Gym facility.
Hotel Facilities
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General
- 4 Star
- Indoor Swimming Pool
- Lift
Room
- TV
- Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
- Hairdryer
- Safe Box
- Telephone
- Shower and Bath
- Free Wifi
- Iron or Trouser Press
Service
- 24 Hour Front Desk
Hotel
- Swimming Pool
- Lift
- WiFi Available
Luxuria Coach
Stylish and modern, state-of-the-art Luxuria is the business class of coaches. Boasting comfort of the highest standard, sink into the deluxe armchair-style seats, stretch out with much more space around you, and enjoy a vast choice of entertainment on your personal touch-screen TV.
Luxuria Features
- Deluxe armchair-style seats with leather exterior, central arm rests* with cup holders, adjustable headrests and retractable calf rests on most seats to give you a more comfortable journey.
*Face to face seats are forward and rear facing with a table and will not have a calf rest. - Every seat has its own, fully interactive, touch-screen TV offering a wide choice of entertainment so you can control what you want to watch and when.
- There’s a selection of double and single seats, including six face-to-face seats with tables, and five single seats which are ideal for passengers travelling independently.
- Plug sockets and USB points at each seat mean you can keep your devices fully charged throughout your journey.
- Onboard toilet.
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