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Staying at the Dunboyne Castle Hotel
Sunday 14th – Friday 19th August 2011
6 Days
Day 1
Following a morning departure we travel to Hoyhead for our ferry crossing to Dublin. On reaching the port we rejoin our coach and travel the 12 miles to Dunboyne Castle . Set in landscaped gardens the Four Star Dunboyne Castle is the beautifully restored former home of The Lord of Dunboyne and it is here where we spend the next five nights.
Day 2
This morning we have a 2 hour guided tour of Dublin seeing Christchurch, St Patrick’s Cathedral, Trinity College, Temple Bar, the iconic Ha’penny Bridge and fascinating Dublin Castle, This afternoon is free to enjoy the city and sample Irish life.
Day 3
Our excursion today is a full day to Powerscourt Estate and Wicklow Mountains. At Powerscourt we have time to explore the beautiful estate gardens. We then head towards the traditional Irish village of Laragh where we make a lunch stop. After lunch we travel to Glendalough , famous for its 6th century monastic settlement and the beginning of the “Valley of the Two Lakes” then pass the Wicklow Gap and enjoy the stunning scenic views of Wicklow’s countryside and the two Blessington Lakes before returning to Dunboyne Castle.
Day 4
We board our coach this morning for a visit to County Kildare’s Tully Estate, the home of the Irish National Stud and some of Ireland’s finest thoroughbreds. Here we can enjoy a tour of the National Stud and the Horse Museum before visiting Europe’s finest Japanese Garden and St Fiachra’s lakeside and woodland gardens. This afternoon we visit the Kildare Outlet Shopping Village, with over 50 designer discount shops and a great selection of cafes and restaurants. We will have time to bag a bargain or simply enjoy the atmosphere.
Day 5
This morning we board our coach to visit the” Valley of the Kings”. We journey to Newgrange to visit a magnificent UNESCO World Heritage ancient royal burial site, dated 3200BC , older than the Egyptian pyramids. Experience the visitor centre and be taken by mini bus to enter the real tomb. Afterwards we head north and visit the site of the Battle of Boyne 1690, the largest ever Irish battle between 61000 troops. Here we can visit the 18th century Oldbridge house which houses the visitor centre. Finally we visit the churchyards of Monasterboice home to some of the best examples of Celtic high crosses in Ireland
Day 6
This morning we say good bye to Dunboyne and head to Dublin for our return ferry
crossing to Holyhead. We then rejoin our coach and continue homeward making the usual
refreshment and comfort stops en-
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Luxury coach travel
Luxury four star modern accommodation
Five nights half board with full Irish breakfast,
Four course dinner with choice of menu & tea/coffee
Return ferry crossing
Welcome tea/ coffee
Two nights entertainment
25% discount voucher for drinks at Dunboyne Castle
Guide services for 2hr Dublin tour
Entrance to Powerscourt Estate Gardens
Entrance to Irish National Stud and Japanese Gardens
Entrance to Newgrange Visitor Centre and Tomb visit
Entrance to the Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre
Free use of leisure facilities
Excursions as stated
PRICE PER PERSON
£499.00 per person (sharing twin/double)
£584.00 per person (single)