IRELAND
Kilkenny
Mountains of Fun in Kilkenny & Dublin Staying at the popular Treacys Enniscorthy Hotel with its fantastic Taste of Wexford package, this tour is full of spectacular scenery and rich history. We travel through the Wicklow Mountains National Park and the valley of Glendalough, spend a day in Dublin and discover the history of Ireland’s oldest ale in Kilkenny. SUGGESTED ITINERARY Day 1 Arrival We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner. Day 2 Wicklow Mountains National Park & Avoca OR Waterford Today, we travel through Wicklow Mountains National Park, one of Ireland’s most untouched regions, before heading to the valley of Glendalough. Here, we visit the medieval monastic ruins before calling at the town of Avoca, the filming location for ‘Ballykissangel’ and home to Avoca Handweavers, Ireland’s oldest weaving mill. Alternatively, we may wish to spend the day in Waterford, Ireland’s oldest city founded in 914, where we can discover the area’s rich history through a series of fascinating attractions. Highlights include the House of Waterford Crystal, Waterford Treasures’ three museums in the Viking Triangle, the spectacular Mount Congreve Gardens and the Waterford & Suir Valley Railway. Day 3 Dublin We spend today at leisure in the vibrant city of Dublin, home to many famous attractions. Visit the famous Guinness Storehouse, historic Dublin Castle, take a cruise on the River Liffey or simply enjoy a spot of shopping before relaxing and enjoying the atmosphere in the famous Temple Bar pub, the authentic home of Irish music, the largest selection of whiskies in Ireland and the pub with the largest selection of sandwiches in the world! Day 4 Kilkenny & Smithwick’s Experience We spend our morning at leisure in the medieval city of Kilkenny where attractions include Kilkenny Castle and the Kilkenny Design Centre, home to some of Ireland’s best craft shopping. After free time for lunch we visit the Smithwick’s Experience, located in Kilkenny’s Medieval Mile. We learn about the history of Ireland’s oldest ale, brewed since 1710, and stroll through the centuries on our interactive tour followed by a tasting! Day 5 Departure After breakfast, we make our way home.
Avoca Handweavers
Temple Bar, Dublin
Glendalough
Treacys Enniscorthy Hotel Enniscorthy, Wexford
Expertly run by the Treacy family, the 4 star Treacys Enniscorthy Hotel is located in Enniscorthy, just a 10 minute walk from the main shops and bars, and offers a high level of cuisine and service for groups. All 57 bedrooms are modern in design and equipped with a TV, hairdryer and tea/ coffee making facilities. The restaurant is traditional with stylish fittings and there is a cosy, traditional Irish bar oozing plenty of Irish craic and a comfortable lounge. • Lift • Bar • Restaurant • Tea/coffee in room • Coach parking is off-site & free of charge 4 Nights Half Board
Looking to enhance your tour with something a bit different?
Consider a visit to the smashing Malzards O’Grady Pub in Stonyford and join a lively celebration of storytellers, musicians, hurling enthusiasts and pint pullers! Dating back to 1789, the pub has been run by the same family for over five generations and over 200 years! Experience the fantastic atmosphere and become a true Stonyford local as we learn how to pull a pint, sing-along and dance Irish style and tuck into a traditional lunch!
Albatross Travel’s Best Seller in Ireland
Inclusions • Return ferry crossing UK - Ireland • Porterage • Choice of menu • Tea/coffee after dinner • Live musical entertainment on 4 nights • Jamesons soda bread cooking demo on 1 night • How to pull a pint of Guinness demo & glass of Guinness on 1 afternoon • Taste of Wexford evening on 1 night
Clare says… “A visit to Malzards is a must for your itinerary!
The popular Treacys Enniscorthy Taste of Wexford package is perfectly designed for the UK coach market and has been enjoyed by many guests over the years!
Experience a traditional Irish Pub. It offers such a variety of experiences from storytellers, musicians, pint pulling, the history of hurling, sing a long, Irish dancing and delicious food. This is an unforgettable experience!”
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