Wicklow Mountains, Gardens and Coast

Explore the rolling hills of County Wicklow with excursions to Glendalough and Avoca, plus 2 lovely gardens visits on this tour based in the bustling seaside town of Arklow. Tours are based on Sunday or Monday arrivals.

Wicklow Mountains • Powerscourt • Bray • Avoca • Irish National Stud • Japanese Gardens

Day 1 Afternoon ferry crossing via North Wales arriving at the hotel in time for a welcome tea/coffee and biscuits.

Day 2 Travel via the wilds of the Wicklow Mountains to visit the impressively manicured gardens and the beautiful waterfall at Powerscourt Estate. Continue to the seaside town of Bray. Alternatively visit the capital city of Dublin.

Day 3 Take a scenic excursion through the Wicklow Mountains National Park. Stop at the delightful village of Glendalough, an area renowned for its natural beauty and for being the location of an early Christian monastic settlement. Continue to Avoca, brought to fame by the TV series Ballykissangel, and home to the Avoca Handweavers mill and visitor centre where mill tours can be arranged at an additional cost.

Day 4 Journey to Kildare for a visit to the Irish National Stud including a guided tour and entrance to the museum. Also visit the Japanese Gardens, acclaimed as the finest in Europe and a living monument to the meeting of Eastern and Western cultures. In the afternoon enjoy some retail therapy at Kildare Shopping Village.

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

Providing a warm and hospitable welcome to groups, this modern resort hotel with extensive leisure facilities is a good base from which to tour the area. The hotel enjoys a peaceful location and the landscaped gardens lead to a lovely lake and 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:
Tea/coffee and biscuits on arrival
Porter service
Full Irish breakfast
3 course dinner with choice and tea/coffee
Regular entertainment

• Admission to Powerscourt Estate

• Admission to Irish National Stud and Japanese Gardens

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