Welcome aboard as we take you over to Ireland, starting our tour in the south and making our way northward to visit the incredible UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Giant's Causeway, plus a visit to Belfast for the Titanic Experience plus even more!
Day One
Departing South Wales, we head west for our afternoon Irish sea crossing from Pembrokeshire to Rosslare and on to our overnight stop at the Parkview Hotel in Newtown Mount Kennedy with an evening meal and breakfast included.
Day Two - Dublin
After breakfast, we'll leave the hotel to head north to Dublin, where you'll have at least four hours to explore and enjoy at leisure in the Irish capital, home to many famous attractions. Visit the famous Guinness Storehouse, historic Dublin Castle, take a cruise on the River Liffey or enjoy a spot of shopping before relaxing and enjoying the atmosphere in the famous Temple Bar pub, the authentic home of Irish music, the largest selection of whiskies in Ireland and the pub with the largest selection of sandwiches!
Later in the afternoon, we'll make our way to our base for the next three nights, the Dunadry Hotel and Gardens. Nestled on the banks of the flowing Six Mile River in County Antrim, the Dunadry Hotel prides itself on being one of Northern Ireland's finest resort properties! Your three-night stay here includes a three-course meal each evening.
Day Three - Belfast and Titanic Belfast
Today we head to Belfast, Northern Ireland's vibrant capital city. Synonymous with the Harland & Wolff shipyard and the infamous ship built there, no visit would be complete without a visit to the Titanic Experience. You'll also have some time at leisure should you wish to explore a little more; admire the City Hall at the very heart, or maybe call in at the Crown Liquor Saloon, one of the most famous pubs in the city.
Day Four - The Giant's Causeway & Derry (Londonderry)
We start our day making the journey over to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Giant's Causeway.
Flanked by the wild Atlantic Ocean and a landscape of dramatic cliffs, for centuries the Giant’s Causeway has inspired artists, stirred scientific debate and captured the imagination of all who see it. Your visit includes entry to the Visitor Experience, and you'll have a chance to explore the spectacular basalt stone columns left by volcanic eruptions 60 million years ago or, as legend would have it, the stepping stones of the giant Finn McCool!
Our day continues with a visit to the fascinating walled town of Derry (Londonderry), before returning to the hotel later in the afternoon.
Day Five - Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
After leaving the hotel, we'll make our way south of Belfast to the grand Georgian estate and royal residence of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens. Set in 100 picturesque acres, the Castle welcomes you to delve into the heart of British and Irish history, where pivotal moments and diplomatic efforts have taken place.
From here we make our way back to the Parkview Hotel in Newtown Kennedy for our final overnight stay of our holiday, with an evening meal included, plus a "grab and go" breakfast for our early morning ferry crossing.
Day Six
An early start for our return to Wales, we'll be checking out from the hotel (the hotel will provide a "grab and go" breakfast to take with us due to the early start). Crossing from Rosslare to Pembroke, we make our way back from West Wales before arriving home later in the afternoon.
Ireland, along with the UK, is a member of the Common Travel Area. British nationals travelling from the UK don’t need a passport to visit Ireland. However, Irish immigration officers may check the ID of passengers arriving from the UK, therefore you will need to take a form of photographic identification with you (such as valid Passport or Drivers Licence). For more information about the types of ID you might be asked to present, see the Ireland Citizens Information Boardwebsite: https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/government_in_ireland/ireland_and_the_uk/common_travel_area_between_ireland_and_the_uk.html
We have a number of pick up points available for this break as shown below...
Dunadry Hotel & Gardens, offers 72 beautifully appointed rooms and suites, carefully designed to help you relax, retreat, and recharge, world of relaxation awaits.
Every room is finished to a luxurious four-star standard, with thoughtful touches like Respa beds, high-thread-count linens, and rainfall showers. You’ll enjoy smart comfort with our HeatBoss temperature-control system and feel instantly soothed by our Ritual of Jing bath collection. With individual Wi-Fi hubs, interactive TVs, USB sockets, and designer toiletries, everything you need for a peaceful, indulgent stay is right at your fingertips.
Take a leisurely stroll around the luscious gardens and cascading waterfall, spend some time in the beautifully heated swimming pool and jacuzzi whilst surrounded by natural wood and beautiful arched windows.
Following a refurbishment programme hotel guests and club members can also enjoy the soothing heat of the thermal areas with a newly installed sauna and steam room at Dunadry Health Club located within the grounds of Dunadry Hotel And Gardens.
The following room types are available at the hotel:
