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Waterford, Wicklow Mountains & Suir Valley Rail - Flight from Newcastle
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Waterford, Wicklow Mountains & Suir Valley Rail - Flight from Newcastle
6 Days Starting and ending in Dublin, Ireland
Visiting: Dublin, Wicklow, Wexford, West Gate Tower, Wexford, Selskar Abbey, Wexford, Wicklow Mountains National Park, Powerscourt Gardens, Waterford, House of Waterford Crystal, Dublin Castle, Spire of Dublin
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Tour code:
17753
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Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating journey through Ireland with our Waterford, Wicklow Mountains & Suir Valley Rail tour, starting with a flight from Newcastle. Enjoy a four-night stay at the charming Arklow Bay Hotel in Wicklow, offering delightful amenities and stunning views of a wildlife reserve. Explore the historic town of Wexford, the breathtaking Wicklow Mountains National Park, and the exquisite Powerscourt Gardens. Experience a scenic heritage train ride along the Waterford & Suir Valley Railway and delve into the art of crystal making at the House of Waterford Crystal. Conclude your adventure with a leisurely day in Dublin, where you can opt for a guided city tour. The tour includes return flights, airport transfers, and a final night in a Dublin area hotel, ensuring a seamless and enriching Irish escape.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1
Location: Dublin, Wicklow
Accommodation Name: hotel in Wicklow
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We fly to Dublin airport where our coach and tour manager joins us. We continue onwards to our hotel in Wicklow, our base for the next four nights.
Day 2 : Wexford
Location: Wexford, West Gate Tower, Wexford, Selskar Abbey, Wexford
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we make our way to the town of Wexford, which sits at the mouth of the picturesque River Slaney and is home to plenty of historic delights. The well-preserved West Gate Tower is the only remaining ancient gateway to the town and the beautiful ruined Selskar Abbey stands on the site where the first Anglo-Irish peace treaty was signed. Wander through the narrow streets, enjoy true Irish hospitality in the many bars and restaurants, or sit back and revel in the relaxed atmosphere of this delightful town.
Day 3 : Wicklow Mountains National Park & Powerscourt Gardens
Location: Wicklow Mountains National Park, Powerscourt Gardens
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We head into the Wicklow Mountains National Park which covers 20,000 hectares of stunning mountain scenery, with vast sweeps of heather-clad moorland, hills, bogland, deep glacial valleys and lakes. The mountains are also home to a variety of wildlife habitats. Afterwards, we travel to the beautiful Powerscourt Gardens, set against the backdrop of the Sugarloaf Mountain and boasting a wonderful blend of striking terraces, fine statuary, ornamental lakes and a wide variety of trees. Designed from 1731 onwards and stretching over 47 acres, the estate includes formal walled gardens, distinctive Italian and Japanese gardens and the Pepperpot Tower, modelled on a pepper pot from Lord Powerscourt’s dining table!
Day 4 : Waterford & Suir Valley Railway & House of Waterford Crystal
Location: Waterford, House of Waterford Crystal
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We start the day with a scenic heritage train journey on the Waterford & Suir Valley Railway, taking in the panoramic views, as we travel along the picturesque banks of the River Suir and the beautiful Suir Valley. We continue to the thriving maritime city of Waterford, where we visit the House of Waterford Crystal. Our guided tour takes us through the home of the world-famous Waterford Crystal’s manufacturing facility, where we learn how the stunning crystal is made, including demonstrations from the Master craftsmen using the traditional methods of mouth blowing, hand finishing, sculpting and engraving.
Day 5 : Dublin (with optional guided tour £20pp)
Location: Dublin, Dublin Castle, Spire of Dublin
Meals Included: Dinner
Checking out of our hotel, we travel to Dublin, where we spend an afternoon at leisure. There are plenty of historic sites and monuments to see from the oldest, Dublin Castle, to one of the newest, the Spire of Dublin. We also have the option to join a locally guided tour of the city before spending the night in our hotel in the Dublin area.
Day 6 :
Location: Dublin
Meals Included: Breakfast
We transfer to Dublin airport for our return flight home.
What's Included
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Return flights to Dublin
The tour includes return flights to Dublin.
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Airport taxes & luggage allowance
Airport taxes and luggage allowance for one piece of checked-in hold luggage per person are included.
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Airport transfers in Ireland
Airport transfers in Ireland are included in the tour.
What's Not Included
Optional locally guided city tour of Dublin
The optional locally guided city tour of Dublin is not included and costs £20 per person.
Accommodation
The Arklow Bay Hotel in County Wicklow offers en-suite rooms with tea and coffee-making facilities, Wi-Fi, and a multi-channel TV. The hotel features a bar, restaurant, indoor swimming pool, steam room, and sauna. The last night is spent at a conveniently located hotel in the Dublin area.Mode of Transport
The tour includes return flights to Dublin, airport transfers in Ireland, and a scenic heritage train journey on the Waterford & Suir Valley Railway. A coach is provided for travel between destinations, ensuring a comfortable and convenient experience throughout the tour.Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes a stay at the Arklow Bay Hotel in Wicklow, which has a JG4 rating, offering a range of facilities such as a bar, restaurant, indoor swimming pool, steam room, and sauna. The last night is spent at a selected hotel in the Dublin area with a JG3 rating.
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What excursions are included in the tour?
The tour includes excursions to Wexford, the House of Waterford Crystal, Wicklow Mountains National Park, Powerscourt Gardens, and Dublin. It also features a heritage train journey on the Waterford & Suir Valley Railway and a guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal.
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Is there an optional tour available during the trip?
Yes, there is an optional locally guided city tour of Dublin available for £20 per person.
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What is included in the meals during the tour?
The tour includes dinner and breakfast at the Arklow Bay Hotel in Wicklow, dinner at a selected hotel in the Dublin area, and one breakfast on the return ferry home.
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What is the transportation arrangement for the tour?
The tour includes return flights to Dublin, airport transfers in Ireland, and a coach that takes you to various destinations as part of the itinerary.
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What can I expect from the guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal?
The guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal includes a visit to the manufacturing facility where you can learn how the stunning crystal is made, with demonstrations from Master craftsmen using traditional methods such as mouth blowing, hand finishing, sculpting, and engraving.
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Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 69 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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