Dublin and Waterford at Christmas

Dublin and Waterford at Christmas

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Waterford

Waterford, Ireland

Days 1-2
Temple Bar Street, Dublin, Ireland
Dublin

Temple Bar Street, Dublin, Ireland

Days 3-5
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Dublin and Waterford at Christmas

5 Days Starting and ending in Dublin, Ireland

Visiting: Waterford, Dublin

Tour operator:

Shearings

Guide Type:

Partially Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Activities:

Shopping, Sightseeing

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. Afterward, travel to Dublin, where you can explore the city's iconic sights independently or join an optional guided tour. Delight in the festive spirit with visits to Christmas markets, indulge in traditional Irish hospitality at Temple Bar, and shop along Grafton Street. Relax in comfortable accommodations at the 3-star Treacy's Waterford and the 4-star Plaza Hotel Tallaght in Dublin, with meals included. Conclude your holiday with a return ferry journey, cherishing the memories of a festive Irish adventure.

Highlights

  • Explore Waterford, the oldest city in Ireland, with its festive lights and Christmas market.

  • Visit the Viking Longboat at Reginald's Tower in Waterford.

  • Experience live Irish music in Waterford's bars.

  • Discover Dublin's vibrant city center with optional guided sightseeing.

  • Enjoy the festive lights and Christmas market in Dublin's Smithfield Square.

  • Sample a Guinness in the lively Temple Bar area of Dublin.

  • Indulge in Christmas shopping on Dublin's Grafton Street.

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

Itinerary

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Day 1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Ferry to Dublin

    The tour includes a ferry journey from Holyhead to Dublin.

  • Free time in Waterford

    You will have free time to explore Waterford, the oldest city in Ireland, during the festive season.

  • Free time in Dublin

    You will have free time to explore Dublin independently.

  • Optional sightseeing tour in Dublin

    An optional sightseeing tour with a local guide is available in Dublin.

What's Not Included

Sightseeing tour in Dublin

The sightseeing tour in Dublin is optional and not included in the base package.

Mode of Transport

The tour includes a local departure by coach or Home Connect service, a ferry journey to Dublin, and travel to Waterford and Dublin by coach.

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

  • 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.

  • What can I do during my free time in Waterford?

    During your free time in Waterford, you can explore the city's festive attractions and shopping around John Roberts Square, visit the Viking Longboat at Reginald's Tower, or explore one of the many fascinating museums. In the evening, you can enjoy a drink in one of the bars with live Irish music.

  • Are there any optional activities in Dublin?

    Yes, in Dublin, you have the option to join an optional sightseeing tour with a local guide, which highlights the main sights and attractions of the city.

  • What festive activities are available in Dublin during the tour?

    In Dublin, you can marvel at the festive lights, visit the Christmas market in Smithfield Square with its ice rink, ice museum, and Big Wheel, and enjoy traditional Irish hospitality in the pubs of Temple Bar. You can also indulge in Christmas shopping on Grafton Street.

  • Is there a meal provided on the ferry to Dublin?

    Yes, you will enjoy a meal on the ferry to Dublin.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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Lovely holiday in weston super...

09-Mar-2024

Lovely holiday in weston super mare. Clean comfortable hotel, good food, very pleasant staff in hotel, interesting visits to Bath and Bristol and a really great driver. Would highly recommend. Good value for money

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We really enjoyed our trip...

12-Dec-2023

We really enjoyed our trip to Dusseldorf and Cologne . Kelvin and Olivia were great , we felt very safe and well informed and well looked after throughout. The lads on our feeder coach were great too. Never heard anybody complain at all.

Susan Mullett (Google Reviewer)  

Good trip to Edinburgh, my...

01-Oct-2022

Good trip to Edinburgh, my preference would have been for longer time at the day trips but with a wide age range on the coach I feel the compromise for the comfort of all was paramount. The coach driver was knowledgeable and happy to offer suggestions of places to see and things to do. A star is knocked off for a single supplement being charged on a single room but I accept this could be out of the control of Shearings and down to the hotel.

Jonathan Wilkinson (Google Reviewer)  

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24-Apr-2024

Although room was in need of refurbishment the Chatsworth at Llandudno was great. Food, staff excellent, especially wee Jess. Trips were too & a pleasure to get to know our driver, Denny, top fella..

Janet Preston (Google Reviewer)  

Very disappointing a very...

25-Nov-2024

Very disappointing a very rushed weekend away drive up to Edinburgh wasn't the best break time were very strange 10,15 minutes and half hour not enough time for 35 people to go toilet and get a hot drink as there wasn't any hot drink making equipment on the coach The trip was a Christmas market weekend well not on our coach no music no decorations we asked lots of times if we could have the radio on but it turned on deaf ears The weather was terrible it snowed and we had not so young people who had a carry hot drinks on the coach Steve our driver was a great driver but he was always rushing if he gave a meeting time say 4pm his next line would be if we can get back earlier than we could go back early it was like this every time we stopped not nice when we paid quite a bit of money for this trip to Edinburgh and Glasgow Christmas market The hotel was very comfortable and the staff were friendly and helpful but the food was cold and tasteless and the menu was a repeat Friday night and Sunday night till everybody complained sorry but the chef should be dismissed very poor menu and poor organisation in the kitchen I don't think we will be using Shearings coach holidays again

Sheila Allder (Google Reviewer)  

Just had a Holiday to...

15-Jun-2024

Just had a Holiday to Weston Super Mare and stayed at The Great Atlantic Hotel. It was OK but the Lift is out of order and not likely to be working any time soon. Food was ok too.The journey was also OK but a bit cramped. Driver was pleasant and the coach changes were efficient.

Steve Mchugh (Google Reviewer)  

I've been trying to cancel...

09-Feb-2025

I've been trying to cancel a trip to Paris in April 25 for months. I literally cancelled less than 14 days after the £1 deposit was taken. This was back on 8th September, I have emailed 3 times spoke to 2 people and both told me it was policy to still charge for a holiday I cancelled!! Today I have proof as they have just tried to steal over £800 from my bank. Luckily I'm with a bank that's up on scams of the £1 deposit ! BEWARE you are handing your bank details over to these people. I am in total shock and been advised to take it further.

Anthony Baines Kimberley (Google Reviewer)  

Went on a coach holiday...

30-May-2024

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  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of shearings 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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