Wandering through Wicklow

Welcome to County Wicklow, ‘The Garden of Ireland’. Based at the beautiful Tulfarris Hotel and Resort, Blessington Lakes, from which you can explore the county’s rolling hills, lakes, heritage and discover a selection of the glorious gardens to be found in the region.

Wicklow Mountains • Powerscourt • Bray • Beyond the Trees • Lullymore Heritage Centre

Day 1 Afternoon ferry crossing from North Wales.

Day 2 Travel across the wilds of the Wicklow Mountains to the picturesque village of Enniskerry, with its picture‑postcard cottages, before the short hop to Powerscourt Estate. 47 acres of magnificent gardens await, as does its beautiful waterfall. Continue on to the seaside town of Bray or the capital city of Dublin.

Day 3 Take the scenic route to 'Beyond the Trees', a new accessible 1.3km tree top walk with viewing tower, visitor centre, walled gardens and courtyards to explore. Here, you will also find Avondale House former home of the Parnells and where Charles Stewart Parnell, one of Ireland’s most well-known political leaders was born. Enjoy a tour here before returning to the hotel via the delightful village of Glendalough, an area renowned for its natural beauty.

Day 4 Slip over the border into Kildare to the Bog of Allen for a guided tour of the award winning Lullymore Heritage Centre and Discovery Park. Try your hand at traditional peat cutting and take a ride on the Peatland Heritage Railway, before heading back to Co. Wicklow and a tour of Russborough House, said to be Ireland's most beautiful Georgian house.

Day 5 Ferry crossing via Dublin and homeward journey.

All tours are tailored to your requirements and can be adapted for travel by coach and/or air as you prefer. Occasionally itineraries change. Please see our current brochure or contact us for the latest version.

Arklow Bay Hotel, Arklow

Providing a warm welcome, this modern resort hotel has extensive leisure facilities and is a great base from which to tour. It enjoys a peaceful location with landscaped gardens that lead down to a bird reserve.

• 4 star • 91 bedrooms • Lift

• Leisure facilities • Indoor swimming pool

• Coach parking

Your tour includes:

• Return ferry crossings

• 4 nights half board in County Wicklow with:
Porter service, Full Irish breakfast
3 course dinner with choice and tea/coffee

• Admission to Powerscourt Estate

• Admission to 'Beyond the Trees', including tour of Avondale House

• Admission to Lullymore Heritage Centre

• Guided tour of Russborough House

For a quotation, or to enquire about this tour, fill in our online form, send us an email or call us on 01432 277666.