Leger Holidays : St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin & Ireland’s Ancient East

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About the tour :

St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin & Ireland’s Ancient East

There’s something for everyone on this spectacular tour, centred around the St. Patrick's Day celebrations in Dublin. Medieval towns, natural beauty, parades and parties make for an Irish experience you’ll never forget. We begin our tour in Ireland’s oldest city, Waterford, where we spend time taking in the city’s charming medieval character. We then travel to Dublin and enjoy a day celebrating St. Patrick's Day. After a full day of partying, enjoy a relaxing day, either at your hotel or on our optional excursion to Kilkenny. Our tour comes to an end with a visit to the wonderful Wicklow Mountains and the two lakes of Glendalough.

Tour Includes

• 5 nights hotel with Irish breakfast
• 5 evening meals
• Convenient regional joining points

Accommodation

• Guests will stay for five nights in a minimum 3-star hotel, such as the Seven Oaks in Carlow or the Killeshin Hotel & Leisure Club in Portlaoise.

Coach 

Silver Service coach :

Silver Service Features

• Sit back and relax in specially-designed, deluxe reclining seats, with leather headrests, footrests and more legroom than standard coaches.
• Enjoy the perfect temperature onboard with climate control.
• Relax and have a chat in the spacious rear lounge.
• Servery on board offering a range of refreshments.
• Porterage* at most hotels, so you really don’t have to lift a finger.
• Time flies with our onboard entertainment system.
• With free personal headphones you can tune into the music channel, listen to the radio or watch DVDs.
• Onboard toilet

Why we recommend leger holidays ?

• Excellent customer care
• Remarkable itineraries and incredible choice
• Incredible value-for-money
• Hundreds of coach joining points
• Fully bonded with ABTA/ATOL

Low Deposit : 

Book by 30th September 2021, Guests only pay £50 per person on Coach Holidays.

In the event of cancellation, the difference between the low deposit and the full deposit applicable to your holiday will be payable.

All deposits are per person.

Day 1

Regional departure by coach, then to Holyhead for the ferry to Ireland, then onto our hotel for a five night stay.

Included meals: Dinner

Day 2 - Waterford

Included excursion to Waterford, the oldest city in Ireland, first visited by the Vikings in 852AD. The walled city has retained much of its medieval character, together with the graceful buildings from its 18th century expansion – Reginald's Tower is the most historic urban medieval monument in Ireland. The elegant Chamber of Commerce building, the City Hall and the Bishop's Palace are prime examples of beautiful 18th century architecture and the parameters of the 10th century settlement can be clearly identified in The Viking Triangle.

Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3 - Dublin & St. Patrick’s Day

Included visit to Dublin to join the party atmosphere with the sparkling St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Enjoy the marching bands, dancing troupes, military processions and street entertainers doing what the Irish do best – providing great entertainment! Be sure to get a St. Patrick’s Day drink of the ‘Black Stuff’ in Temple Bar or one of the many other homely Dublin taverns and, of course, see the city’s main highlights, including Trinity College and the Ha’penny Bridge.

Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4 - Wicklow Mountains

Join our included, scenic drive into the Wicklow Mountains, admiring the rugged wilderness before making a stop at a typical Irish country pub. We visit the valley of the two lakes, Glendalough, celebrated equally for its beauty and for its historical and archaeological interests. We end the day in the town of ‘Ballykissangel’ fame, Avoca.

Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5 - Kilkenny

Today join our optional excursion to the attractive city of Kilkenny on the banks of the River Nore, with its Elizabethan architecture and winding passages and lanes. Kilkenny has a fascinating medieval history and a thriving crafts industry. See the magnificent 12th century Kilkenny Castle which overlooks the River Nore and the Kilkenny Design Craft Centre home to a selection of Irish hand crafted gifts in the city. You have free time to explore the town at leisure, perhaps you would like to visit Kilkenny castle (entrance at extra cost approx €6-8pp). If you would like to taste a different local drink, that isn’t the ‘black stuff’ called Guinness why not join our optional excursion to the Smithwick’s Experience home of the famous Irish ales which has been brewed in Kilkenny since 1710 and is now exported around the world. You will have a guided tour of the brewery museum and then at the end of the tour you can sample a pint of either the Red Ale, Pale Ale or Blonde Ale before visiting the gift shop and then exploring the rest of the town.

Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6

To Holyhead, then home.

Included meals: Breakfast*

Prices listed are per person in Great British Pound, based on twin occupancy, rates for single occupancy may differ, Rates offered are including all discounts unless otherwise stated. All bookings are subject to availability. Other travel periods may be available. Some block out dates may apply. Rates may alter depending upon the dates requested and surcharges if applicable. Final booking confirmation only provided once payment has been processed. Contact our travel team for more details. Our Holiday Centre reserves the right to withdraw this promotion without notice at any time. Flights are not included. Pricing correct as at 4th Jan 2022