Dublin & Belfast Christmas Markets
Dublin transforms into a wonderland during the festive season, with the winter lights festival illuminating its famous landmarks. From cosy markets to dazzling light displays, there is no better time to explore the city’s vibrant culture. Experience Irish hospitality in one of the many traditional pubs with live music in Temple Bar. We also visit Belfast and its famous festive market. Located at Belfast City Hall, you can discover over 100 stalls in the festive village, offering local and international gifts, crafts and food.
Tour Includes
- 4 nights hotel with Irish breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Regional joining points
- Porterage
5 days from £729pp
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Regional departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then travel to Holyhead and our ferry to Dublin. You will enjoy a meal on the ferry. On arrival, we will travel northwards and cross the border into Northern Ireland, arriving in Belfast in the late evening.
Includes Dinner
Enjoy breakfast this morning followed by free time to explore the city. The Christmas markets are located in the festive village outside the Belfast City Hall. With over 100 stalls selling gifts, crafts and a variety of festive foods. Enjoy a drink in one of the many bars with live Irish music or do some Christmas shopping in the bustling city centre. Dinner is included this evening at the hotel.
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Following breakfast, you'll have free time to further explore Belfast at your leisure, or why not pre-book our fascinating optional excursion to visit the Titanic Belfast®? Located beside the Titanic Slipways, the very place where Titanic was designed, built and launched, Titanic Belfast® tells the story of Titanic from her conception, through her construction and launch, to her maiden voyage and subsequent place in history.
This afternoon we travel south to Dublin and our hotel. Enjoy dinner tonight in the hotel.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
After breakfast today, we head into central Dublin and enjoy a free day to explore this fascinating city. There is the opportunity this morning to join our optional 90-minute sightseeing tour with a local guide.
How will you spend your day? You can marvel at the festive lights that illuminate the city at this time of year. Enjoy traditional Irish hospitality in one of the pubs in Temple Bar and sample a Guinness. Or, visit the Christmas market in Smithfield Square, with its ice rink, ice museum and Big Wheel, as well as a variety of festive stalls selling gifts, crafts and delicious food. Indulge in some Christmas shopping on Grafton Street and soak up the festive atmosphere of this vibrant city in one of its cosy cafés.
We return to our hotel for dinner and to relax after a busy day.
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Includes Dinner
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
| 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
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| Dublin with Guided Sightseeing Tour | 2026 From £31 | 2027 From £33 | 2028 From £35 |
This optional excursion is available to pre-book or you can book during your tour.
We depart for our early ferry back to the UK this morning, with breakfast served onboard. Upon arrival in the UK, we journey home.
Includes Breakfast
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Accommodation
In 2026, you will stay for two nights at the Clayton Hotel in Belfast and two nights at Maldron Hotel Newlands Cross in Dublin.
In 2027, you will stay for two nights at the Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre and two nights at Rochestown Lodge Hotel in Dun Laoghaire, County Dublin.
Rochestown Lodge Hotel
The 4-star Rochestown Lodge Hotel is located in Dun Laoghaire, South Dublin. All guest rooms are spacious and comfortable offering cable TV, complimentary Wi-Fi and tea/coffee-making facilities. The restaurant offers traditional Irish breakfast and evening dinner. The Lodge bar offers a comfortable area to relax with a drink and live entertainment at weekends. The hotel also offers the Radiate fitness and leisure centre which includes 15-metre swimming pool, hydrotherapy pool, hot tub, sauna and gym.
Hotel Facilities
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General
- 3 Star
- English Speaking Staff
- Guest Lounge
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Indoor Swimming Pool
- Lift
Room
- TV
- Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
- Hairdryer
- Extra Pillows and Blankets
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Telephone
- Shower over Bath
- Free Wifi
Service
- Safe Box in Reception
- Room Service Available
- 24 Hour Front Desk
Accessibility
- Fridge Available for Medical Requirements
- Disabled Rooms Available
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Rooms on Request
Transport
- Bus Stop Nearby
Hotel
- Swimming Pool
- English Speaking Staff
- Guest Lounge
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Lift
- WiFi Available
Ramada By Wyndham Belfast City Centre
Offering 165 modern guest rooms, with walk-in wet rooms and a popular restaurant and bar, the Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre is perfect for a short break to the capital. ll rooms at the Ramada by Wyndham Belfast have a private bathroom with power shower, tea/coffee making facilities and 40-inch flat-screen TV.
Hotel Facilities
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General
- 3 Star
- Bar
- Restaurant
Room
- TV
- Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
- Hairdryer
- Safe Box
- Free Wifi
- Iron or Trouser Press
- Wet Room
Food & Drink
- Gluten Free Menu
Hotel
- Bar
- Restaurant
- WiFi Available
- Central Location
Maldron Hotel Newlands Cross
The Maldron Hotel Newlands Cross is a modern and welcoming hotel, conveniently situated on the outskirts of Dublin, offering an ideal base for exploring Ireland’s vibrant capital and surrounding attractions. The hotel boasts spacious, comfortable bedrooms, each equipped with modern amenities including a flat-screen television, tea and coffee-making facilities and complimentary Wi-Fi. Guests can enjoy delicious meals in the Grain & Grill Restaurant, serving a tempting selection of Irish and international dishes, before relaxing with a drink in the comfortable bar and lounge. With its friendly atmosphere, excellent facilities and convenient location, the Maldron Hotel Newlands Cross provides a relaxing retreat after a day of sightseeing.
Hotel Facilities
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General
- 3 Star
- Bar
- Restaurant
Room
- TV
- Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
- Telephone
- Shower over Bath
- Free Wifi
Service
- Gym
Hotel
- Bar
- Restaurant
- WiFi Available
Clayton Hotel Belfast
The Clayton Hotel Belfast is a stylish 4-star hotel ideally situated in the heart of Belfast city centre, just a short stroll from the city's excellent shops, restaurants, bars and attractions. The hotel offers spacious, comfortable bedrooms, all equipped with modern amenities including flat-screen televisions, tea and coffee-making facilities and complimentary Wi-Fi. Guests can enjoy delicious cuisine in the contemporary Avenue 22 Restaurant, which serves a tempting selection of dishes, or unwind with a relaxing drink in the welcoming bar. The hotel also boasts a fitness suite and is perfectly positioned for exploring Belfast's many highlights, including City Hall, the Cathedral Quarter and the famous Titanic Belfast attraction.
Hotel Facilities
Need further information? Fill in our enquiry form and we'll get back to you as soon as we can
General
- 3 Star
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Lift
Room
- TV
- Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
- Hairdryer
- Fridge
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Shower or Bath
- Telephone
- Free Wifi
Food & Drink
- Vegetarian Meals
- Vegan Menu
Accessibility
- Disabled Rooms Available
Service
- Room Service Available
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- Iron at Reception
Hotel
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Lift
- WiFi Available
Travel Options
When it comes to getting you to your destination, Leger Holidays makes it easy with a selection of travel options to choose from.
Silver Service
From the attentive service to the carefully considered features, our Silver Service coaches create an atmosphere that is both friendly and memorable, bringing people together. Experience the difference – refined travel, shared moments, and lasting comfort.
- Designed for Socialising A stylish and spacious rear lounge offers a sophisticated and private place to unwind, where conversation flows easily and friendships are made along the journey.
- Privacy Board An innovative privacy screen creates a calm retreat away from the rest of the coach, giving you the choice to enjoy quiet seclusion while you socialise with fellow passengers.
- Tables with Cup Holders Thoughtfully designed cabinets with secure cup holders mean refreshments are always within easy reach, adding both practicality and polish to your travel experience.
Silver Service Features
Deluxe design
Specially designed, luxurious seats enhanced with leather headrests deliver superior support, blending comfort with a premium finish.
Space to stretch out
Enjoy the luxury of generous legroom that goes far beyond standard coach travel, giving you the freedom to settle in with ease and stretch out fully.
Spacious rear lounge
Designed for socialising, the spacious rear lounge offers a stylish retreat with privacy screens, handy tables and cup holders – perfect for relaxing, chatting and enjoying the journey.
Thoughtful touches that make a difference
A carefully maintained interior climate and soft ambient lighting ensure the coach always feels comfortable, welcoming and perfectly suited for a relaxing journey.
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