Kilkenny, Kinsale & the Rock of Cashel
Kilkenny, Kinsale & the Rock of Cashel
Kilkenny, Kinsale & the Rock of Cashel
6 Days Starting and ending in Holyhead, UK
Visiting: Holyhead, Roscrea, Kinsale, Cobh, Rock of Cashel, Cahir, Dublin
Tour operator:
Tour code:
pch
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Based in the beautiful 3-star Racket Hall Hotel in Roscrea, discover some of Ireland’s true gems on this superb holiday by coach. Just a short hop across the Irish Sea, our tour starts with an optional visit to the attractive city of Kilkenny. Continuing, we take in one of Ireland’s most spectacular sights, the Rock of Cashel. You’ll also visit Cobh and the picture-postcard resort of Kinsale. Plus, no tour to Ireland would be complete without seeing the highlights of Dublin.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Roscrea
Location: Holyhead, Roscrea
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Racket Hall Country House Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Regional departure by coach then to Holyhead for the ferry to Ireland, and on to Roscrea for a four-night stay.
Day 2 : Kinsale & Cobh
Location: Kinsale, Cobh
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Racket Hall Country House Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Join our included excursion to the picture-postcard town of Kinsale, with its maze of narrow streets lined with pretty houses, excellent fish restaurants and inviting traditional bars.
Spend time exploring before we head to the maritime town of Cobh, near Cork. Steeped in history, Cobh is perhaps most famous as being the final port of call for the Titanic.
Day 3 : Rock Of Cashel & Cahir
Location: Rock of Cashel, Cahir
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Racket Hall Country House Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy our included excursion to see the Rock of Cashel, widely regarded as one of Ireland’s most spectacular sights. Cashel is in the heart of the county of Tipperary and the Rock of Cashel was once known as St Patrick’s Rock and the Cashel of the Kings. The area and rock is steeped in history dating back to the 5th century, all waiting for you to explore.
Afterwards we continue to the pretty town of Cahir for free time. A scenic town, overlooking the banks of the River Suir, this charming town has plenty to offer.
Day 4 : Day At Leisure Or Kilkenny
Location: Roscrea
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Racket Hall Country House Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Relax with a free day today or 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 or why not visit the Medieval Mile Museum in the heart of St Mary’s church filled with artefacts and sculptures.
Day 5 : Dublin
Location: Dublin
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City-style hotels
Meals Included: Breakfast
We leave our hotel and head to Dublin. On arrival our optional sightseeing tour will give you a taste of this fascinating city.
The tour will show you the inner city of Dublin, which if left on your own would take a week! You will see both the north and south part of the capital. The tour is a panoramic one, seeing beautiful buildings of significance like Trinity College,
St. Patrick’s Cathedral, The National Art Gallery and the Four Courts. Dublin is a beautiful Georgian city and highlights will be the magnificence of Georgian Dublin with visits to some of the superb squares. Dublin is also home to the Guinness Storehouse should you wish to pay homage to Dublin’s most famous drink and see a panorama of Dublin from its glassed Gravity Bar.
Enjoy some free time to explore at leisure before we depart the city and stay overnight in the Dublin area.
Day 6 : Return Home
Location: Holyhead
Meals Included: Breakfast
To Holyhead, then home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point
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Fully Guided
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International Travel
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
What's Not Included
Accommodation
You will stay for four nights at the 4-star Racket Hall Country House Hotel in Roscrea.
Overnight stay will be in the Dublin area in city-style hotel.
Check out our Q&As
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Some tours carry a supplement for solo travellers, please ask for details if the Single price is not shown
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Fully escorted by our experienced drivers/crews. And in most towns and cities we either include or offer optional sightseeing tours with expert local guides to help you get the most from your visits.
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
On Leger Coach Holidays, your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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What type of coach will be used?
You will travel on either our Luxuria Coach or our Silver Service Coach
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?
Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of leger holidays charges.
Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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