Ireland's South East – Waterford, Kilkenny and Wicklow

Enjoy a taste of the real Emerald Isle! A fascinating holiday of contrasting attractions, packed full of shamrock delight. Explore the best of the South East of Ireland, famous for its history, including medieval Kilkenny and Viking Waterford, as well as stunning scenery and welcoming cities.

6 days from £749pp

Single Room Supplement from £219pp

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Your Tour Includes

  • 5 nights hotel with Irish breakfast
  • 4 or 5 evening meals
  • Porterage at the hotel
  • Regional joining points

Itinerary

Please choose your preferred 6 day itinerary

Regional departure by coach, then to Holyhead for the ferry to Ireland, and onward to Enniscorthy for a four-night stay.

Included Meals

  • Dinner

Relax with a day at leisure, or why not join our optional excursion to the old Norse town of Wexford? Wexford was once known as Waesfjord – ‘the harbour of the mud flats’ – and boasts narrow winding streets, a picturesque harbour, and lively pubs and hostelries. The town is situated where the River Slaney enters Wexford Harbour, once a thriving port.

We later continue to New Ross, a town steeped in history, where we will visit the Dunbrody Famine Ship. Actors in period costume narrate the story of the Irish famine emigrants on this authentic reproduction of an 1840's emigrant vessel.

Included Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Optional Excursions

  • Wexford & New Ross
    • 2025: £20.00pp
    • 2026: £21.00pp

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).

This morning, we head to the charming inland city of Kilkenny on our included excursion to Ireland’s medieval capital. Above the broad sweep of the River Nore sits the castle, while a pretty humpbacked stone bridge leads up into narrow, cheerful streets lined with carefully maintained buildings.

You'll have free time to explore the town at leisure. Be sure to visit Kilkenny Castle, or alternatively, join our optional walking tour – a popular and enjoyable way to get to know the medieval capital of Ireland.

Included Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Included Highlights

  • Kilkenny

Optional Excursions

  • Kilkenny Sightseeing Tour
    • 2025: £9.00pp
    • 2026: £10.00pp

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).

Visit the charming city of Waterford. Waterford is the oldest city in Ireland, first visited by the Vikings in 852 AD. The walled city has retained much of its medieval character together with the graceful buildings from its 18th century expansion.

The parameters of the 10th-century settlement can be clearly identified in The Viking Triangle – the ‘old town’ of the city. Here, you can admire Reginald's Tower, which is the most historic urban medieval monument in Ireland. Other prime examples of beautiful 18th-century architecture include the elegant Chamber of Commerce building, the City Hall and the Bishop's Palace.

Included Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Included Highlights

  • Waterford

We depart and head north through the spectacular Wicklow Mountains, calling at 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.

This afternoon, we continue to Dublin. The city has plenty to delight even the most familiar visitor. Magnificent Georgian architecture adds drama to every moment. Live entertainments, charming distractions and tempting indulgences await around every corner.

Our optional sightseeing tour is a popular and enjoyable way to get to know the Ireland’s capital. We continue to our hotel on the outskirts of Dublin for an overnight stay.

Included Meals

  • Breakfast*

Included Highlights

  • Dublin
  • Avoca
  • Glendalough

Optional Excursions

  • Dublin Sightseeing Tour
    • 2025: £23.00pp
    • 2026: £24.00pp

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).

To Holyhead, then home.

Included Meals

  • Breakfast**

Accommodation

You will stay for four nights at 4-star Riverside Park in Enniscorthy. 

Overnight stay will be on the outskirts of the Dublin area and will be in a city-style hotel. 

Riverside Park Hotel

Riverside Park Hotel

The 4-star Riverside Park Hotel is nestled on the banks of the River Slaney in the picturesque town of Enniscorthy, Co Wexford overlooked by Enniscorthy Castle. The hotel has two restaurants; The Moorings, offering classic cuisine or The Alamo Steakhouse offering a wide variety of dishes. The Prom Bar has charming views of the River Slaney and features live music and entertainment.

Location: The Promenade , Enniscorthy, Co Wexford

Hotel Facilities

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General
  • English Speaking Staff
  • 4 Star
  • Guest Lounge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Indoor Swimming Pool
  • Lift
Room
  • TV
  • Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • Extra Pillows and Blankets
  • Safe Box
  • Fridge
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Shower
  • Telephone
  • Iron or Trouser Press
Service
  • Bureau de Change
  • Room Service Available
  • 24 Hour Front Desk
  • Free WiFi (Public Areas)
  • Gym
Food & Drink
  • Vegetarian Meals
  • Gluten Free Menu
  • Lactose or Dairy Free Menu
  • Vegan Menu
Accessibility
  • Disabled Rooms Available
  • Wheelchair Access
Transport
  • Bus Stop Nearby
Hotel
  • Swimming Pool
  • English Speaking Staff
  • Bureau de Change
  • Guest Lounge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Lift
Clayton Hotel Leopardstown

Clayton Hotel Leopardstown

This modern 4-star hotel is located at the foot of the Dublin Mountains with easy access to Dublin city. The hotel's facilities include a newly refurbished restaurant and bar, where you can enjoy a drink on the south-facing sun deck overlooking the mountains.

Location: Central Park, , Dublin 18,,

Hotel Facilities

Need further information? Fill in our enquiry form and we'll get back to you as soon as we can

General
  • English Speaking Staff
  • 4 Star
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Lift
Service
  • Bureau de Change
  • 24 Hour Front Desk
Room
  • Shower over Bath
  • Free Wifi
Hotel
  • English Speaking Staff
  • Bureau de Change
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Lift
  • WiFi Available

Single Room Supplements

Single Room Supplement from £219.00

Reviews

3.4 Out of 5 ( 7 Reviews )

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Average
71%
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Quality

3.6 / 5

Value for Money

3.3 / 5

D BLUNDRED, 1 year ago

Great holiday the two drivers John and Ryan really looked after ever one nothing was to much trouble .The Hotel was lovely fantastic staff good food very clean rooms,would recommend this holiday.

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Mr Michael Game, 1 year ago

Drivers excellent food poor

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Helen Frances, 1 year ago

The country was lovely. The transferring of coach to/ from Ireland etc was awful. V lengthy journey. Several errors made due to bad planning. Hotel in Dublin didn't know we were having a meal! On the final night.

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Mr Cameron Marshall, 1 year ago

Outbound pick up problem at Sunderland, drivers knowledge not good, hotel service good, food innocuous. Chaos in Leopards town hotel. No lunch stop on 15 minutes change over at Lyme

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Stephen Mitchener, 1 year ago

The Riverpark hotel was excellent but the transport and lack of information from the drivers spoilt the holiday. Suffice to say we will not be booking again !

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john butteriss, 1 year ago

Ireland- Great Hotel, Journey - on leger silver service great Journey - on shearing coach from Lymm to ireland & back. Not great. Seats were tight not enough leg room. Drivers didn't tell us about the Journey, reading out of Google. Hotel in Dublin- waited 2 hours for dinner manager didn't know we were coming.. definatelt not value for money. Wouldn't book shesrings again.

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