Exploring Ireland - From Coast to Coast
Enjoy a fabulous Irish Holiday exploring the best of the East and West Coasts
Book NowThis wonderful new holiday explores some of Ireland’s greatest treasures, from the amazing Cliffs of Moher & Aran Isles in the West to the historic towns and Cities of the South East. To enhance your Irish Experience there’s plenty included to make this a holiday to remember, we’ve two boat trips, a pony & trap tour, a couple of guided tours, see the Crystal sparkle in Waterford and head to a historic Brewery. All of this and we stay in two wonderful and contrasting hotels.
What's Included
• 5 Nights, Dinner, bed & breakfast
• Return ferries Holyhead - Dublin
• Aran Isle Boat Trip including the base of the Cliffs of Moher
• Pony & Trap Tour on Inis Orr
• Galway guided tour
• River / Lough Corrib Cruise with Irish Dancing & Irish Coffee Making
• Visit Waterford & Kilkenny
• Smithwicks Brewery Experience
• Entrance & Tour at House of Waterford Crystal
Day One
Early pickups as we head to Holyhead for our ferry to Dublin. We then begin our Irish adventure and head to the West Coast and our hotel in County Clare.
EMDay Two
A wonderful coastal exploration today as we head along the Wild Atlantic Way to Doolin Pier where we board our ferry to the Aran Islands and the Island of Inis Orr. On arrival we join our Pony & Trap tour of the Island before we have some free time for lunch. We return to the mainland this afternoon enjoying a spectacular cruise to the base of the spectacular Cliffs of Moher
B, EMDay Three
This morning we head to Ireland’s Musical City – Galway, we’ll meet a local guide who will give us a fascinating walking tour of this medieval city. Explore the narrow and colourful streets that feel they haven’t changed for centuries. This afternoon we have a fabulous 90 minute cruise along the River Corrib to Lough Corrib, Irelands second largest Lake. We’ll pass castles and historical landmarks whilst listening to a fascinating commentary from the ships skipper. You’ll also be treated to an Irish Coffee Making Demonstration and some Irish dancing.
B, EMDay Four
We travel from West to East today and on tour second hotel – the Talbot in Wexford. En-route we’ll enjoy a stop in the lovely medieval town of Kilkenny, with its medieval mile, stunning castle and the original home of Smithwicks Brewery. Spend free time in Irelands most historic and compact city before enjoying an afternoon tour at the Smithwicks Experience which ends with tasting of the lovely ale in the bar
B, EMDay Five
It’s Ireland’s oldest city today – Waterford. Spend the morning wandering through the historic streets and maybe head to the quayside, Waterford Medieval Treasures is worth a look, telling the story of the city in an interactive and high tech museum. This afternoon we have included a guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal, which is located in the heart of the City. See the expert craftsmen & women as they blow, mould and cut to make the World Famous dazzling glassware.
B, EMDay Six
We head back to Dublin for the afternoon ferry to Holyhead and then onward back to North West this evening.
BB=Breakfast, EM=Evening Meal
The Inn at Dromoland * * *
This is no ordinary hotel, this countryside retreat is built in the grounds of the Dromoland Castle. Offering superb leisure facilities with indoor pool, sauna and steam room and there’s also Shannigans Pub with traditional Irish Bar. Bedrooms are of ample size and have a traditional homely feel with tea/coffee making facilities, TV and hairdryer. Lift.
Talbot Hotel * * * *
The Talbot is a modern yet elegant hotel overlooking the quay in the heart of Wexford. Leisure facilities include swimming pool, sauna, steam and Jacuzzi, the lounge area is a
great place to relax and the large bar is the place to be for a tipple for two. The lovely bedrooms offer TV, tea/coffee making facilities, iron & hairdryer. Lift.
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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
| Accrington,BB5 6PR | Corner of Stanley Street/Abbey Street StanleyHouse Solicitors BB56PR | |
| Ainsdale | Toby Carvey,Liverpool Rd, PR8 3BJ Liverpool Road, Ainsdale | |
| Aintree | Black Bull Htl, Longmoor Lne, L9 0EA Aintree | |
| Allerton | Bus Stops by TSB and Tesco Express Allerton Road, Allerton | |
| Altrincham | Stop D layby, outside St Johns Barrington Rd, Altrincham | |
| Ashton | Bus Stop Opposite The Job Centre Gerrard Street, Ashton In Makerfield | |
| Ashton Under Lyne | Bus Station Stand D, Near Tram Stop Ashton Under Lyne | |
| Atherton | Punch Bowl, Market St,M46 0DS Market Street, Atherton | |
| Bamber Bridge | Morrisons Supermarket, Station Road Bamber Bridge - PR5 6LA | |
| Bebington | Train Station, CH63 Bebington | |
| Billinge, Rainford Road | Rainford Road, Billinge. WN5 7PF Bus Stop opposite Galloways | |
| Birkdale | RBS Bank,Liverpool Rd, PR8 4AT Liverpool Road, Birkdale | |
| Birkenhead | Pump House, Shore Rd,CH41 6DN Shore Road, Birkenhead | |
| Blackbrook | Blackbrook Rd Shops,WA11 9QA Blackbrook, St Helens | |
| Blackburn | Coach Bays, Penny Street Blackburn Outside Temporary Bus Station | |
| Bolton, Moor Lane, BL14TH | Moor Lane, Albion Pub, BL1 4TH Bolton | |
| Bootle | The Big Merton Pub, Merton Road Bootle L20 3BG | |
| Bromborough | Royal Oak/Cromwell Pub,CH62 7ES,Bromb Village Rd Bromborough Village Road, Bromborough | |
| Bryn | Post Office, Wigan Rd,WN4 0BS Wigan Road, Bryn | |
| Burscough | War Memorial, Opp Stanley Institute Burscough | |
| Bury | Stand N, Interchange Bus Station,BL90AY Bury | |
| Cheadle Village,SK8 1BY | Post Office, Wilmslow Road near Massie Street Cheadle | |
| Chester | Railway Station, Chester CH1 3NS | |
| Childwall | The Rocket Pub End of M62, Liverpool | |
| Chorley | Opposite Train Station PR7 1BS Shepherds Way, Chorley | |
| Coppull | The Spar, Spendmore Lane PR7 4NZ Coppull | |
| Crosby | St. Lukes Church, L23 5SE Liverpool Road, Crosby | |
| Culcheth | Travelworld WA3 4EJ Jackson Ave, Culcheth | |
| Denton | Opposite Halifax M34 3JU Manchester Road, Denton | |
| Eccles | Bus Stop Opposite Library M30 0EP Church Street, Eccles | |
| Ellesmere Port | Library, Civic Way CH65 0BG Ellesmere Port | |
| Failsworth | Pole Travel M35 0AA Oldham Road, Failsworth | |
| Farnworth | United Reform Church BL4 9HU Albert Road, Farnworth | |
| Fingerpost. WA91AG | Coral Betting Shop WA9 1Ag Higher Parr Street, Fingerpost | |
| Fir Grove | Fir Grove Hotel WA4 2LD Grappenhall, Warrington | |
| Formby | Cross Green, Liverpool Road L37 4BH Formby | |
| Frodsham | The Bears Paw, WA6 7AF Main Street, Frodsham | |
| Golborne | The Police Station WA3 3BU High Street, Golborne | |
| Great Sankey | Chapel House Pub WA5 1RU Great Sankey | |
| Haydock | David Ogden Holidays WA11 0HU Clipsley Lane, Haydock | |
| Heswall | Thomas Cook CH60 0AL Telegraph Road, Heswall | |
| Hindley | The War Memorial at St. Peters Church WN2 3BG Hindley | |
| Hoylake | Ship Inn, Market Street Hoylake, CH47 3BB | |
| Hunts Cross | Hunts Cross Hotel L25 0NN Hunts Cross | |
| Huyton, L36 6GA | Bus Stop @ Huyton Train Station / Walk In Centre Derby Road, Huyton L36 6GA(Poplar Bank) | |
| Hyde | Taxi Rank Before Bus Station Clarendon Street, Hyde | |
| Irlam/Higher Irlam | Co-op Travel-opp.Nags Head M44 6EB Liverpool Road, Higher Irlam | |
| Johns Ave | Opposite The Library WA11 0LY Johns Ave / Church Road, Haydock | |
| Kirkby | Layby at Kirkby Civic Offices Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby | |
| Leigh | Headway, Charity Shop. WN7 4NP Bradshawgate, Leigh | |
| Leyland | Bus Stop At The Old Police Station PR25 3NN Golden Hill, Leyland | |
| Litherland | Bus Stop Outside Library L21 Bridge Road, Litherland | |
| Little Hulton | Bus Lay-by, Manchester Road Just Before Lights at Clegg Lane, Little Hulton | |
| Liverpool | Empire Theatre L1 1JE Lime Street, Liverpool | |
| Lowton | St Lukes Church WA3 2ED Church Lane, Lowton | |
| Lymm | Poplar 2000 Services Coach Park, Lymm | |
| Maghull | Central Square L31 0AE Maghull | |
| Manchester | Outside Main Bus Entrance Chorlton Street Bus Station, Manchester | |
| Neston | Ladies Walk Bus Stop Opposite Aldi, Neston | |
| Newton | Pied Bull WA12 9SH High Street, Newton Le Willows | |
| Norris Green | ASDA, Broadway Norris Green | |
| Old Swan | Black Horse Hotel, Prescot Road L13 5XD Old Swan, Liverpool | |
| Oldham | Stand C Cheapside Bus Station Oldham | |
| Ormskirk | Bus Station Stand 5 Ormskirk | |
| Orrell | The Mount / Priory Wood WN5 8HQ Orrell Road, Orrell | |
| Pemberton | White Swan, White Street WN5 8AU Pemberton | |
| Platt Bridge | Iceland, Warrington Rd, Platt Bridge, WN2 | |
| Prescot | Bus Station Prescot | |
| Preston, Ringway | Holiday Inn, Ringway, PR1 3AU Preston | |
| Prestwich | Metro Railway Station Forecourt Prestwich | |
| Rainford | Bus Stop Outside Newsagents WA11 8HE Church Road, Rainford | |
| Rainhill Chats | Chatsworth Road Shops L35 8LE Chatsworth Road, Rainhill | |
| Rainhill Vic | Victoria Pub L35 0LR Warrington Road, Rainhill | |
| Runcorn | Old Town Bus Station Runcorn | |
| Sale | Bus Stop Outside Marks & Spencer M33 7AD Washway Road, Sale | |
| Salford | Bus Lay-by, Hankinson Way Salford | |
| Shevington | Post Office WN6 8HA Shevington | |
| Skelmersdale | War Memorial, Sandy Lane WN8 8LA Skelmersdale | |
| Southport | Tourist Information Centre PR8 1DL Eastbank Street, Southport | |
| St.Helens | Entrance to Hardshaw Centre, WA10 1EB/1DS Bickerstaffe Street, St Helens | |
| Standish | ALDI Supermarket WN6 0HS Preston Road, Standish (Was Co-op / Somerfield) | |
| Stockport | The Pineapple Inn SK4 1AQ Heaton Lane, Stockport | |
| Swinton | Opposite Town Hall M27 4EQ Chorley Road, Swinton | |
| Thatto Heath | Springfield Hotel, Thatto Heath Rd WA10 3QU Thatto Heath, St Helens | |
| Tyldesley | Town Hall M29 8EH Elliott Street, Tyldesley | |
| Urmston | Tesco Lostock Road M41 0SU Davy Hulme Circle, Urmston | |
| Walkden | Bus Stop top of memorial Rd M28 3AQ Memorial Road, Walkden | |
| Wallasey | The Boot Inn/Turnberry's CH44 2AA Wallasey Road, Wallasey | |
| Walton | Outside Barnes Travel L4 3QH County Road, Walton | |
| Warrington | Classic Home Improvements, Warrington WA4 1AB Knutsford Road (Old Golden Lion Pub) | |
| Wavertree | Picton Clock L15 6DL Wavertree | |
| West Houghton | LIDL STORE, Opp Cricketers Way West Houghton | |
| West Kirby | Train Station, Grange Rd CH48 4EA West Kirby | |
| Widnes, Queens Court | Victoria Road, New Development Old Queens Hall, Widnes. WA87RA | |
| Wigan | Mesnes Park Terr. Bus Stop Near Drumcroon Gallery Wigan WN1 1RU | |
| Winwick | Bus Stop Opp WA2 8RN Winwick Quay Pub Winwick | |
| Wythenshawe | Outside Gala Bingo, Rowlands Way Wythenshawe |
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