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

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

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

6 Days Starting and ending in Holyhead, UK

Visiting: Holyhead, Waterford, Dublin, Wicklow Mountains, Kilkenny, Carlow

Tour operator:

Leger Holidays

Tour code:

psp

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

0-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

Sightseeing

Tour Overview

Experience the magic of St. Patrick's Day in Dublin and explore Ireland's Ancient East on this unforgettable tour. Begin your journey in Waterford, Ireland's oldest city, where you'll be enchanted by its medieval charm and historic landmarks. Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Dublin, immersing yourself in the vibrant parade and lively festivities, with opportunities to enjoy traditional Irish music and a pint of the 'Black Stuff' in the city's famous pubs. Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Wicklow Mountains and the serene lakes of Glendalough, and enjoy a leisurely day or an optional excursion to the medieval city of Kilkenny. Stay in comfort at a 4-star hotel in Carlow, with convenient coach travel from the UK included. This fully guided tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and celebration, making it an ideal getaway for those seeking an authentic Irish experience.

Highlights

  • Travel to Dublin and enjoy a day celebrating St. Patrick's Day with the vibrant parade and festivities.

  • Explore Waterford, Ireland's oldest city, known for its medieval character and Viking history.

  • Visit the Wicklow Mountains, taking in the rugged wilderness and the scenic beauty of Glendalough's two lakes.

  • Experience the lively atmosphere of Dublin's Temple Bar and see iconic sights like Trinity College and the Ha'penny Bridge.

  • Discover the charming town of Avoca, famous for its connection to the TV series 'Ballykissangel'.

  • Optional excursion to Kilkenny, with its Elizabethan architecture, medieval history, and the impressive Kilkenny Castle.

Places You'll See

Waterford, Ireland

Waterford, Ireland

Waterford, Ireland

Waterford, Ireland

Temple Bar Street, Dublin, Ireland

Temple Bar Street, Dublin, Ireland

Penny Bridge, Dublin, Ireland

Penny Bridge, Dublin, Ireland

Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland

Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland

Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny

Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny

Kilkenny, Ireland

Kilkenny, Ireland

Kilkenny rope bridge, Ireland

Kilkenny rope bridge, Ireland

Itinerary

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Day 1

Location: Holyhead

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3-star Seven Oaks Hotel or The Park View Hotel

Meals Included: Dinner

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

Day 2 : Waterford

Waterford, Ireland
Waterford, Ireland
An aerial view of Dromana Gate and bridge, Waterford, Ireland
Ardmore Round Tower
Mountain range on the border between Tipperary and Waterford, Ireland
Dunmore East Cliff Walk

Location: Waterford

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3-star Seven Oaks Hotel or The Park View Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

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.

Day 3 : Dublin & St. Patrick’s Day

Dublin, Golden Hour
Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
Temple Bar Street, Dublin, Ireland
Ariel view of Dublin
Penny Bridge, Dublin, Ireland

Location: Dublin

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3-star Seven Oaks Hotel or The Park View Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

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.

Day 4 : Wicklow Mountains

Location: Wicklow Mountains

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3-star Seven Oaks Hotel or The Park View Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

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.

Day at leisure or Kilkenny

Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny
Kilkenny, Ireland
The Black Abbey of Kilkenny, Ireland
Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny
Kilkenny rope bridge, Ireland
St Canice’s Cathedral and Round Tower

Location: Kilkenny

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3-star Seven Oaks Hotel or The Park View Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Enjoy a day to relax 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. You have free time to explore the town at leisure, perhaps you would like to visit the castle.

Day 6

Location: Carlow

Meals Included: Breakfast

To Holyhead, then home.

What's Included

  • Meals
    5 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 5 dinners

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation is provided as detailed in the itinerary.

  • 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.

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

    This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point.

  • Fully Guided

    The tour is fully guided.

  • International Travel

    International travel is included.

  • Transport

    Transport is provided by a comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach.

  • Excursion to Waterford

    Included excursion to Waterford, the oldest city in Ireland.

  • Visit to Dublin

    Included visit to Dublin to join the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

  • Scenic Drive in Wicklow Mountains

    Included scenic drive into the Wicklow Mountains.

What's Not Included

  • Insurance

    Insurance is not included.

  • Optional Excursion to Kilkenny

    The excursion to Kilkenny is optional and not included in the base price.

Accommodation

You will stay for five nights in the 4-star Seven Oaks Hotel or 4-star Woodford Dolmen Hotel in Carlow, or similar.

Mode of Transport

Travel is provided by a comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach, with ferry transfers from Holyhead to Ireland and return. The tour includes travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    You will stay for five nights in the 4-star Seven Oaks Hotel or 4-star Woodford Dolmen Hotel in Carlow, or similar.

  • Is transportation included in the tour package?

    Yes, the tour includes comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK, although some may carry a supplement.

  • What can I expect during the St. Patrick's Day celebration in Dublin?

    During the St. Patrick's Day celebration in Dublin, you can enjoy the party atmosphere with the sparkling St. Patrick's Day Parade, featuring marching bands, dancing troupes, military processions, and street entertainers. You can also enjoy a St. Patrick's Day drink in Temple Bar or other Dublin taverns and see the city's main highlights, including Trinity College and the Ha'penny Bridge.

  • What activities are included in the visit to the Wicklow Mountains?

    The visit to the Wicklow Mountains includes a scenic drive through the rugged wilderness, a stop at a typical Irish country pub, and a visit to the valley of the two lakes, Glendalough, known for its beauty and historical and archaeological interests. The day ends in the town of Avoca, famous from 'Ballykissangel'.

  • Is there an optional excursion available during the tour?

    Yes, there is an optional excursion to the city of Kilkenny, where you can explore its Elizabethan architecture, medieval history, and thriving crafts industry. You can visit the 12th century Kilkenny Castle and the Kilkenny Design Craft Centre.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    40 years

  • 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.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • 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.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

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Gary White (Google Reviewer)  

Just got back from a...

27-May-2024

Just got back from a holiday with leger holidays to callea spain which my wife done as a surprise for my 60th and wedding anniversary together my wife and i had a great time the coach journey there was excellent regular stops for toilet breaks and a stretch. Our two drivers Geoff and katrina were brilliant serving regular drinks and making the trip pleasant all the people on the coach were pleasant the hotel in spain was so nice the best we've stayed in lovely staff lovely bar the guy at the bar was great really friendly nice room. Overall our journey there and our return journey was brill the only thing that was not good at all was the ibis hotel on the return journey the room was horrible not a nice breakfast not polite French staff. Not really interested in trying to speak some english if i was leger should try and use a different hotel. Once again a big thank you to Geoff and katrina well done guys for making our holiday lovely. Hope to see you on another holiday soon

Will (Google Reviewer)  

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05-Jan-2024

I went on the 4 countries trip and swiss glacier express and overall it was a great trip. The coach I was on was silver service, it was tidy had nice seats and other accessories such as charging points and headsets which was very handy. The drivers Alex and Dave were fantastic, very kind, funny and respectful throughout the whole trip and a pleasure to talk to. The excursions were very pleasant and all ran very smoothly. The hotels were decent and offered a good service. I overall very much recommend leger holidays.

Sally Matson  

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Euan Donald (Google Reviewer)  

Been on two tours now...

10-Oct-2023

Been on two tours now the “D Day beaches” and “ All Quiet on the Western Front” tour of the Somme and Ypres. Both four days in total, two travelling and two on the site of the various battles. This is outstanding value for money, picked up from Carlisle , Cumbria and literally looked after all the way through the tours. The coaches are great and the accommodation spot on . The guides are very knowledgeable ( Mark Hope brilliant guy)and the bus drivers professional . Absolutely fantastic .

Remon Wanis (Google Reviewer)  

We have been working with...

05-Aug-2024

We have been working with them for nearly a year now as Sussex Airports Taxis, and they offer the best customer service ever. All their customers are always happy when they return from their holidays. We look forward to continuing our partnership for many more years to come.

William Olley (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

21-Aug-2024

I recently went on a coach holiday with this company. Everything was on time but there can be traffic hold ups with jams and roadworks! The coach was comfortable and the driver stopped for rest periods. The hotel was a 3 star close to a spectacular beach and was adequate. The catering was excellent! I went on the excursions included in the package and visited some lovely places.

Gordon Price (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from Italian holiday....

21-Jul-2024

just returned from Italian holiday. It was great spoilt a little by the high temperature even Ledger can't control that. The only real thing to spoil the trip was one of the hotels. The Krystall hotel in Diano Marina was terrible the room was dire with cracks in shower bogged up shower fittings noe control for AC end so on. The food was very poor, limited choice luke warm food on cold plates. After 4 evening meals (3 or four courses) we were only able to remember 2 we enjoyed. Breakfast was poor no bread except for hard rolls. No fresh fruit if you liked cake for breakfast you were good. If this is a 3 star hotel Italian standards have fallen which I don't think they have. Ledger brochure states "some of Europes most fascinating unique hotels" for Luxuria trips. This hotel should be removed from your list at once. The holiday was other wise good I cannot praise your coach crew too to much they were excellent. A highlight of the trip was the return trip through the swiss alps. It was superb and deserves mention in your holiday iteniary description.

Hilary Jackson (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

12-Jun-2024

I recently went on a 4 night tour to Scarborough. Driver was great hotel superb. My criticism is too many destinations crammed into day excursion. Example visit to Flamborough head stop for 1 hour it was teeming nobody got off coach but even if fine pointless. Then on to Bridlington coach Park 1.5 ml from centre. Most people are hard pressed to get to center & back in 1.5 hours pointless. Incidentally if Leger paid a permit they could alight us in the resort. Very bad logistics. On to Whitby with a decent stop should have taken us there & bypassed the other stops. I will not go with them again. I will source a better holiday with excursions to one place only.

Suzanne Maylin (Google Reviewer)  

Having returned from a fabulous...

24-Sep-2024

Having returned from a fabulous tour of Austria with excellent tour guides/ drivers, it's disappointing to say the least that I'm left chasing a return for an excursion that was cancelled. I called Leger 5 days ago and am still waiting in a call back. Leger if you want to retain customers you need step up on service. Good training , good service costs very little, and once embedded in a company produces more income. I don't suppose anyone from Leger will respond to this, but who knows

aled blackshaw (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from a solos...

25-Mar-2024

just returned from a solos break to valkenburg and rhine valley i enjoyed the break overall although both journeys were considerably longer than expected due to several picks ups. I could have done without the 3 countries meeting point excursion to be honest and the lunch on rhine cruise was very basic. The drivers/couriers were efficient and good humoured and provided free lunch vouchers on the ferry which were much appreciated. I probably would book another break with leger but to somewhere a lot closer to home.

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    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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