Dublin and Waterford at Christmas
Dublin and Waterford at Christmas
Waterford, Ireland
Waterford, Ireland
Temple Bar Street, Dublin, Ireland
Penny Bridge, Dublin, Ireland
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Dublin and Waterford at Christmas
5 Days Starting and ending in Dublin, Ireland
Visiting: Waterford, Dublin
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Tour Overview
Experience the magic of Ireland during the festive season with our "Dublin and Waterford at Christmas" tour. Begin your journey with a scenic ferry ride to Dublin, followed by a stay in Waterford, Ireland's oldest city, where you can explore its charming streets adorned with twinkling lights and festive displays. Enjoy the vibrant Christmas atmosphere, with opportunities to visit the Viking Longboat and local museums. Then, travel to Dublin, where you can immerse yourself in the city's lively spirit, explore its famous sights, and indulge in Christmas shopping on Grafton Street. Delight in the festive markets, sample traditional Irish hospitality, and savor a pint of Guinness in Temple Bar. With comfortable accommodations at Treacy's Waterford and the Plaza Hotel Tallaght, this tour offers a perfect blend of relaxation and exploration, ensuring a memorable holiday experience.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1
Location: Waterford
Accommodation Name: Treacy's Waterford
Meals Included: Dinner
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then journey to Holyhead and our ferry to Dublin. You will enjoy a meal on the ferry. On arrival, we travel southwards to Waterford and our hotel, arriving in the late evening.
Day 2 Waterford
Location: Waterford
Accommodation Name: Treacy's Waterford
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Following breakfast today, you will have free time to explore Waterford, known as the oldest city in Ireland and home to a harbour and port. During the festive season, the city comes alive with twinkling lights and impressive displays throughout the main centre. The main Christmas market is only hosted on weekends, but you will find plenty of festive attractions and shopping around John Roberts Square. Make sure to also check out the Viking Longboat at Reginald's Tower or visit one of the many fascinating museums.
Enjoy dinner tonight in the hotel with your fellow travellers. This evening is free for you to explore Waterford by night and enjoy a drink in one of the many bars with live Irish music.
Day 3 Dublin
Location: Dublin
Accommodation Name: Plaza Hotel Tallaght
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, you have free time to further explore Waterford at your leisure.
This afternoon, we travel to Dublin and into the centre. You can explore this vibrant city independently or join us on an optional sightseeing tour with a local guide, highlighting the main sights and attractions.
Day 4 Dublin
Location: Dublin
Accommodation Name: Plaza Hotel Tallaght
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy breakfast before we head into central Dublin and have a free day to explore this fascinating city.
How will you spend your day? You can
marvel at the festive lights that illuminate the city at this time of year. Enjoy traditional Irish hospitality in one of the pubs in Temple Bar and sample a Guiness. Or, visit the Christmas market in Smithfield Square, with its ice rink, ice museum and Big Wheel, as well as a variety of festive stalls selling gifts crafts and delicious food. Indulge in some Christmas shopping on Grafton Street and soak up the festive atmosphere of this vibrant city in one of its cosy cafés.
We return to our hotel for dinner and to relax after a busy day.
Day 5
Location: Dublin
Meals Included: Breakfast
We depart for our early ferry back to the UK this morning, with breakfast served onboard. Upon arrival in the UK, we journey home.
What's Included
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Ferry to Dublin
The tour includes a ferry journey from Holyhead to Dublin.
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Local Departure by Coach
The tour includes a local departure by coach or Home Connect service.
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Optional Sightseeing Tour in Dublin
An optional sightseeing tour with a local guide in Dublin is available.
What's Not Included
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as shopping and drinks are not included.
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Optional Activities
Optional activities and tours are not included in the tour price.
Mode of Transport
The tour includes a local departure by coach or Home Connect service, a ferry journey to Dublin, and travel between Waterford and Dublin.
Accommodation
You will stay for two nights at the 3-star Treacy's Waterford and two nights at the 4-star Plaza Hotel Tallaght, Dublin.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
You will stay for two nights at the 3-star Treacy's Waterford and two nights at the 4-star Plaza Hotel Tallaght in Dublin.
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What activities are available in Waterford during the tour?
In Waterford, you have free time to explore the city, which is known for its festive lights and displays during the Christmas season. You can visit the Christmas market around John Roberts Square, see the Viking Longboat at Reginald's Tower, or explore the city's museums. In the evening, you can enjoy live Irish music in local bars.
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What can I do in Dublin during the tour?
In Dublin, you have the option to explore the city independently or join an optional sightseeing tour with a local guide. You can enjoy the festive lights, visit the Christmas market in Smithfield Square, and indulge in Christmas shopping on Grafton Street. Traditional Irish hospitality can be experienced in the pubs of Temple Bar.
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Is there an optional tour available in Dublin?
Yes, there is an optional sightseeing tour available in Dublin with a local guide, which highlights the main sights and attractions of the city.
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Are meals included during the tour?
Yes, meals are included during the tour. You will have breakfast and dinner provided on most days, and a meal is also included on the ferry to Dublin.
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Do I have to do the excursions?
Certain excursions are included in the price of your holiday. If you choose not to go on an included excursion, for whatever reason, no refunds will be made.
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How much are the optional excursions?
This depends on which tour you book. Prices are given with the itinerary for the tour and sent out with Travel Documents 5 days before departure.
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Do I need to have travel insurance?
If you are a British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are not required to have insurance. If you are a non-British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are required to have an insurance policy in place or return a signed indemnity form to us prior to travel. For all travellers on European tours, you must either have a travel insurance policy in place or return a signed insurance indemnity form to us prior to travel.
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Will there be a toilet on-board the coach?
All main tour coaches have on-board toilets. Transfer vehicles to and from the interchange may not have on-board toilets.
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Can I pay for the optional excursions when I make my booking?
Optional excursions can be booked with your coach driver or Tour Manager and operate strictly subject to availability and demand. Some optional excursions are pre-bookable due to demand when making your reservation. The running order of included and optional excursions may be altered without prior notice.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, we do not. However, we only ever charge a supplement if a hotelier imposes this charge to us as a company. Single room supplements are a bone of contention within the travel industry and we would like to assure you that we proactively seek accommodation with low or no single room supplements for our guests.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You will receive a detailed itinerary alongside travel documents, and these will be sent 5 days prior to travel.
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