Hotel:
Wexford, in Ireland’s south-east corner, has a maritime past going back to the Vikings. Nowadays its a peaceful and tranquil land with sandy beaches, isolated mountain ranges and ancient sites. Enniscorthy is a quiet hilltop town with a picturesque setting above the River Slaney. To help you soak up the traditional Celtic flavours of this special part of Ireland, this holiday features four nights entertainment – including a special Celtic Roots ‘Riverdance’ show and a taste of Ireland experience. This includes learning how to pour the perfect pint of Guinness, a cookery demonstration on how to make the Guinness Porter Cake and dinner menu including Beef and Guinness Stew on one night.
Day One:
Arrive at Enniscorthy for dinner, entertainment and overnight at Treacys Hotel.
Day Two:
Visit Kilkenny, once the capital of Ireland, a well preserved ancient city with a restored castle, a 13th century Cathedral, narrow alleyways and a retained atmosphere of its Celtic past. Return to Enniscorthy by the scenic route, skirting the Blackstairs Mountains. Dinner, entertainment and overnight at Treacys Hotel.
Day Three:
A full day tour, first to the historic harbour town of Waterford, with its medieval city walls, picturesque quayside and thousand year old Reginald’s Tower. In the afternoon you can enjoy a scenic tour along the magical Emerald Coast through the seaside town of Tramore and onwards to the old fishing port of Dungarvan where there are pleasant views across the expansive harbour. Back to Treacys Hotel for dinner, entertainment and overnight.
Day Four:
A day at leisure where you can stroll around the lovely town of Enniscorthy or visit the leisure centre across the road from the hotel to work off the delicious food you have been served over the past few days. Dinner, entertainment and overnight at Treacys Hotels
Day Five:
After breakfast, you leave Enniscorthy and head back towards Dublin passing through the mythical Wicklow Mountains and visit the stunning vista of Glendalough Gap before continuing towards the famous Meeting of the Waters – immortalised by the Irish poet Thomas Moore – and the beautiful Vale of Avoca. Then its time to head for home.