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Castles, Crystal & Wonderful Waterford

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6 Day Coach Holiday

Be spellbound by dramatic castles, fascinated by life aboard an authentic 1840s ship, amazed at the skill of crystal making, and enjoy the tranquillity of a beautiful garden on this enthralling holiday. You’ll be based in Enniscorthy on the picturesque banks of the meandering River Slaney in leafy County Wexford, in Ireland’s Ancient East. This old Norman settlement features pretty parks, the neo-gothic St Aidan’s Cathedral, an award winning castle, and the National 1798 Rebellion Centre. Highlights include romantic Johnstown Castle, a turreted treasure with lavish interiors and jaw-dropping stories to tell. Waterford Crystal is where you can experience how fine crystal pieces are created by master craftsmen using techniques that have remained unchanged throughout the centuries. We visit Dunbrody Famine Ship where costumed characters tell the story about life as a famine emigrant, and discover the hidden gem that is Huntington Castle and Gardens. Finally, our scenic trip along the Mount Leinster Heritage Drive completes our breathtaking break.

Key information
Duration:
6 days
Category:
Coach
Date from:
12/04/2026
Hotel:
Riverside Park Hotel
Price includes
  • Dinner, Bed & Breakfast 
  • Coach travel throughout
  • Return ferry crossings to Ireland
  • Excursions as stated
  • ABTA bonded for your peace of mind

Available Dates

Departing
Sun 12 Apr, 2026
Tour Ref
GIENRN6 7
Days
6
Price From
£579
Pickup Points
  • DUNDEE (GLENTON HOLIDAYS)
  • DUNFERMLINE
  • EDINBURGH
  • GLASGOW
  • JOIN AT HOTEL
  • JOIN AT PORT
  • KILMARNOCK
  • PAISLEY
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Rooms
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  • *A Single Room En-Suite
  • *Twin Room En-Suite
  • *Double Room En-Suite
Available Seats
Departing
Sun 14 Jun, 2026
Tour Ref
GIENRN6 8
Days
6
Price From
£599
Pickup Points
  • BATHGATE
  • DUNFERMLINE
  • EDINBURGH
  • GLASGOW
  • HAMILTON
  • JOIN AT HOTEL
  • JOIN AT PORT
  • KILMARNOCK
  • PAISLEY
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Rooms
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  • *A Single Room En-Suite
  • *Twin Room En-Suite
  • *Double Room En-Suite
Available Seats
Departure Date Tour Reference Days Price (from) Hotel Pickup Points Coach Seats Rooms  
Sun 12 Apr, 2026 GIENRN6 7 6 £579.00 Riverside Park Hotel View View
  • *A Single Room En-Suite
  • *Twin Room En-Suite
  • *Double Room En-Suite
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Sun 14 Jun, 2026 GIENRN6 8 6 £599.00 Riverside Park Hotel View View
  • *A Single Room En-Suite
  • *Twin Room En-Suite
  • *Double Room En-Suite
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Overview

Be spellbound by dramatic castles, fascinated by life aboard an authentic 1840s ship, amazed at the skill of crystal making, and enjoy the tranquillity of a beautiful garden on this enthralling holiday. You’ll be based in Enniscorthy on the picturesque banks of the meandering River Slaney in leafy County Wexford, in Ireland’s Ancient East. This old Norman settlement features pretty parks, the neo-gothic St Aidan’s Cathedral, an award winning castle, and the National 1798 Rebellion Centre. Highlights include romantic Johnstown Castle, a turreted treasure with lavish interiors and jaw-dropping stories to tell. Waterford Crystal is where you can experience how fine crystal pieces are created by master craftsmen using techniques that have remained unchanged throughout the centuries. We visit Dunbrody Famine Ship where costumed characters tell the story about life as a famine emigrant, and discover the hidden gem that is Huntington Castle and Gardens. Finally, our scenic trip along the Mount Leinster Heritage Drive completes our breathtaking break.

Holiday Highlights & Inclusions

• Guided tours of the Dunbrody Famine Ship, Johnstown Castle, Huntington Castle & Gardens† and Waterford Crystal
• Scenic trip on the Mount Leinster Heritage Drive
• Excursions to Waterford and Kilkenny
• Free time in Enniscorthy 
• Four nights dinner, bed & breakfast
• Coach travel throughout
• Return ferry crossings to Ireland
• ABTA bonded for your peace of mind

†Huntington Castle not available on the April date. Instead we include entry to Kilkenny Castle

Your Excursions

Dunbrody Famine Ship & Johnstown Castle
First up is a guided tour of Dunbrody Famine Ship experiencing life as a famine emigrant through costumed characters. This premier tourist attraction with mighty masts is an authentic full-scale reproduction of an 1840’s emigrant vessel and presents a world class interpretation of life on board. We move on to romantic Johnstown Castle for a tour of this gothic-revival fortress. Admire original features, hear tales of Norman knights, Cromwellian invaders and the 1798 rebellions and walk through the subterranean servants’ passageway. Outside, explore the Irish Agricultural Museum and ornamental gardens.

Tour of Waterford Crystal Factory & Waterford
A morning visit to Waterford Crystal where our guided tour will uncover the ancient art of mould making with skilled craftsmen flawlessly shaping molten crystal. You’ll then move on to the blowing platform where master blowers transform glowing crystal into majestic shapes before witnessing the cutting as master cutters utilise skills they’ve learned during an eight year apprenticeship. Afterwards, free time in Waterford. Perhaps walk through a thousand years of history in the city’s Viking Triangle with its quirky nooks and crannies, filled with ancient landmarks, craft studios and cosy cafes.

Huntington Castle & Gardens, Mount Leinster Heritage Drive & Kilkenny
Our first treat is a guided tour of the sumptuously furnished rooms of Huntington Castle†, still lived in by descendants of the original owner. View the living quarters and formal rooms such as the Tapestry Room and Conservatory as well as the dungeon, while enjoying stories about the castle’s occupants through the ages. We then board our coach and embark on the Mount Leinster Heritage Drive passing glorious countryside, traditional villages and the sky-scraping Blackstairs Mountains and Mount Leinster as we wind our way to Kilkenny for some free time.

Riverside Park Hotel & Leisure Club - Enniscorthy

This four star hotel with a circular stone tower rests on the banks of the River Slaney, close to Enniscorthy Castle. It boasts a comfortable and tastefully decorated interior and a lounge. There are also great leisure facilities.

bar lift Entertainment pool gym sauna

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Collect 500 Coach Miles

COACH MILES is our fantastic reward scheme, allowing you to save money the more you travel with us. On this holiday you can collect 500 coach miles.

 

Castles, Crystal & Wonderful Waterford