Ireland's South East

Resort - South East Ireland

Overview

Nestled in Ireland’s sunny south-east, Waterford is a city steeped in history and sparkling with charm. Famous for its exquisite crystal and Viking past, it offers a warm welcome and scenic river views. Explore the cobbled streets of the Viking Triangle, visit the House of Waterford Crystal, and soak up centuries of heritage. This delightful base makes the perfect starting point for memorable excursions. Discover medieval Kilkenny with its striking castle, narrow lanes, and colourful shopfronts. Then enjoy a leisurely visit to Wexford, known for its picturesque harbour, gentle pace, and floral beauty. With comfortable coach travel and welcoming hospitality, this holiday is ideal for those who enjoy culture, sightseeing, and a taste of authentic Ireland.

Prices from

£729 per person

Supplements may apply

Tour code: 881

Tour: Ireland's South East

Resort: South East Ireland

Days: 7

Date Travelling: 20 September 2026

Travelling by: Coach

Hotel: Treacy S Waterford Hotel

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Itinerary

Day 1 - Outward Travel - Overnight stay in the Dublin Area

We depart and make our way to Holyhead for our sailing to Dublin and have dinner on board. On arrival we make our way to our overnight stay in the Dublin area.

Day 2 - Outward Travel En-route - Wicklow Mountains

Journey through the spectacular Wicklow Mountains, Ireland’s largest National Park, home to wide open vistas, winding mountain roads and fast-flowing streams.

Day 3 - Wexford & Dunbrody Famine Ship

Discover charming Wexford with free time to explore this medieval town. With its remarkable Viking roots, enjoy a stroll along the River Slaney to view the brightly coloured buildings along the waters edge, admire the imposing Westgate Tower or visit the beloved St Iberius Church. Your excursion will continue with a visit to Dunbrody Famine Ship – an authentic reproduction of an 1840s emigrant vessel, this fascinating museum allows you to walk in the footsteps of Irish famine emigrants on their journeys of hope across the Atlantic.

Day 4 - Day at leisure - Waterford

Enjoy a day at leisure in Waterford – capital of Ireland’s sunny south east. Ireland’s oldest city, the city was founded by Viking traders and you can learn more at the Waterford Museum of Treasures (entrance not included) or maybe enjoy a pint of the ‘black stuff’ in one of the many traditional pubs.

Day 5 - Kilkenny & Waterford House of Crystal

Dunbrody Famine Ship (entry included in tour cost) is found on the Barrow in New Ross, Co Wexford. The restored ship tells the story of Irish emigrants and the conditions they endured on their long sea journeys. Originally built as a cargo ship in Quebec, the Dunbrody was pressed into passenger service taking Irish families to the New World.
Kilkenny castle overlooks the River Nore and has guarded the river crossing for more than 900 years. Take a stroll through the beautiful gardens with extensive woodland paths, rose garden and ornamental lake. This cosmopolitan city offers a diverse range of restaurants, lively pubs and thriving craft shops

Day 6 - En route Dublin to Overnight stay in Dublin Area

We depart and retrace our tracks across Ireland to arrive in the lively capital city of Dublin. Here there will be some free time to explore – take in the sights such as the Ha’Penny Bridge, Trinity College and the Molly Malone statue, hit the shops on Grafton Street or head into one of the many colourful pubs of the Temple Bar district – the choice is yours! Later in the day we’ll continue to our overnight hotel in the Dublin Area.

Day 7 - Return Travel - Dublin to Holyhead with breakfast on board

We wave good-bye to the Emerald Isle as we depart early for our return crossing to Holyhead, enjoying breakfast on board the return sailing.

Treacy S Waterford Hotel

Treacys Hotel Waterford is a charming heritage hotel nestled on Merchant’s Quay, in Ireland’s oldest city, Waterford. Guests can enjoy complimentary Wi Fi a 20m heated pool, sauna, gym, two bars/restaurants and a warm Irish welcome. Please note that there is no evening entertainment offered at this hotel.

Contact Details

1 Merchants Quay,
Trinity Without,

Tel No: +353 51 877 222

Joining my holiday

Joining your Alfa holiday

Take the stress out of your holiday travel arrangements. Choose from our extensive list of local joining points and make the journey part of your holiday, as you travel in comfort to your holiday destination.

Local Pick-up Points

We will pick you up close to home and take you to your nearest interchange where you will embark on your tour coach and be whisked away to your holiday destination.

We have 6 interchanges across the UK:

Your Interchange will be - North West Tours – Burtonwood Interchange (M62 near Warrington)

Join En-Route

Joining your Alfa Holiday is now even more convenient. If you want to join your tour coach en-route to your chosen resort we’ll pick you up on the way.

For selected tours we can pick you up at:

North West

Burtonwood (M62, Junction 8), Forton Services (M6, Junction 32/33), Hartshead Moor (M62, Junction 25/26), Charnock Richard (M6, Junction 27/28), Carlisle (M6, Junction 43 – layby near Tesco) – North and Scotland
Burtonwood (M62, Junction 8), Keele (M6, Junction 15/16), Sandbach (M6, Junction 16/17)

Park and Tour

For only £11 per day you can book parking at selected locations for the duration of your holiday. So if you prefer to drive, leave your car and join your coach en-route then why not enquire about our Park and Tour locations. For more information please call our reservations team.

North West Tours – Charnock Richard Services (M6, Junction 27/28) – for clients travelling to Cumbria and Scotland

Reliable Coaches

Most of our holidays are operated by our own fleet of mostly modern Mercedes luxury coaches, all of which have an on board washroom and are air conditioned. We also work with selected third party coach operators who supplement our own fleet during peak periods. The facilities on third party coaches can vary, but the majority have air conditioning. We are members of the Confederation of Passenger Transport and the Coach Tourism Association – bodies established to encourage standards of excellence in our industry.

Get in Touch

For booking enquiries, please call us on:
01257 248000

Our opening hours are:

8.30am – 6.30pm / Monday – Friday

9.00am – 5.00pm / Saturday

10.00am – 4.00pm / Sunday & Bank Holidays

Alfa Travel Ltd, Euxton Lane, Euxton, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 6AF