Grand Ireland Adventure

Your Hotels

Treacys Hotel - Waterford: Situated right on the banks of the River Suir, Treacys Hotel in Waterford, County Waterford, Ireland has pretty river views - and a great location. It is within walking distance of Ireland’s oldest city centre, The elegant and traditionally styled hotel has everything for a comfortable stay - as well as its own classic Irish pub (Timbertoes Bar) and Spirt leisure centre/

Hotel features: All bedrooms with en-suite facilities, plasma TV, telephone, tea and coffee making facilities ● Free Wi-Fi ● Lift to all floors ● Timbertoes Bar - classic Irish pub ● Spirit Leisure Centre - heated swimming pool and gym

The Ellison Hotel - Castlebar: The hotel is located in the heart of Castlebar, County Mayo, within walking distance of the town centre - where you’ll find shops, cafes, entertainment and nightlife. The perfect base to explore the area. As soon as you enter, its fresh, unique style and comfortable and stylish textures and furnishings will invite you in.  The Ellison Hotel has 85 rooms and its own restaurant and bar.

Hotel Features - All bedrooms with en-suite facilities, television, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities ● Bar featuring ● Restaurant ● Free Wi-Fi  ● Lift to all floors.

The Plaza Hotel: The recently renovated, Plaza hotel in South County Dublin is a 4-star Hotel, overlooking the spectacular views of the Dublin Mountains. The hotel is a perfect base for visiting the hustle & bustle of Dublin. 

Facilities: All bedrooms ith full en-suite facilities, complimentary Wi-Fi, air conditioning, Smart TV, hair dryer, tea & coffee making facilities. Café bar open from early to late 

The Treacy's Hotel, Waterford

Situated in the heart of Waterford, The Treacy’s Hotel promises high standards of accommodation and service all with a friendly atmosphere.

Hotel Features: All bedrooms with en-suite facilities, television, direct dial telephone, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities ● Restaurant ● Bar ● Leisure suite with indoor heated swimming pool.

The Ellison Hotel, Castlebar

Located in the centre of entertainment and shopping 
The hotel is located in the heart of Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland, within walking distance of the town centre - where all the good shops, cafes, entertainment and nightlife is. The perfect base to explore the area.

Castlebar’s only 4-star hotel 
As soon as you enter the newly refurbished Comer Group hotel, its fresh, unique style and comfortable and stylish textures and furnishings will invite you in. Castlebar’s only 4-star hotel, The Ellison Hotel has 85 rooms and its own restaurant and bar: The Siar. The rooms offer all of the amenities expected from a hotel of this rating – including luxury toiletries and a workstation with power connectivity.

It’s got its own elegant eatery
Beautifully refurbished, the Siar Restaurant and Bar is comfortable and stylish - perfect for cocktails, special occasions, and really good food.


Hotel features:

• Free Wi-Fi
• Lift access to all floors
• Small lounge area
• Restaurant & Bar
• In the room: en suite facilities, workstation, luxury toiletries, safe, flatscreen TV, tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer

The Plaza Hotel - Tallaght, Dublin

The recently renovated, Plaza hotel in South County Dublin is a 4-star Hotel, overlooking the spectacular views of the Dublin Mountains. The hotel is a perfect base for visiting the hustle & bustle of Dublin. 

Facilities: All bedrooms ith full en-suite facilities, complimentary Wi-Fi, air conditioning, Smart TV, hair dryer, tea & coffee making facilities. Café bar open from early to late 

Your Itinerary

DAY 1:  On arrival, we make our way to The Treacys Hotel - Waterford for our overnight stay.

DAY 2: Depart after breakfast & travel to Cork a city split into two by the River Lee, boasting charming Georgian houses, busting markets and the cosmopolitan air of Paul Street Piazza, a haven for traditional buskers. Explore the splendid architecture amble around the pretty craft shops, wander along tree lined Grand Parade or over the attractive bridges. We continue to Castlebar for a four-night stay at the Ellison Hotel

DAY 3: Day at leisure to enjoy Castlebar 

DAY 4: Full day excursion to The Ring of Kerry, Journey through the breathtaking scenery around the famous Ring of Kerry, with rolling hills, soaring mountains, rugged Atlantic coastline and quaint traditional villages. Discover the mystical & unspoilt region of Ireland that has attracted visitors for hundreds of years .

DAY 5: Full day excursion to Tralee - Nestled on the captivating west coast of Ireland, Tralee blends rich history, stunning landscapes, and famous Irish hospitality. With its picturesque countryside, rugged coastline, and a vibrant town centre, Tralee offers something for everyone. Explore Tralee's historical treasures, from the Blennerville Windmill to the medieval Tralee Castle and imerse yourself in Irish culture.

DAY 6: Depart Castlebar after breakfast and travel to the fair city of Dublin Dublin a beautiful medieval city, with a long and colourful past - its museums, art galleries and wonderful architecture, all chronicling its fascinating history. Tracing its origins back to a small Viking settlement, it has much history to offer its visitors. See the Book of Kells, written around 800AD, one of the most beautifully illustrated manuscripts in the world or visit the many castles in the area.

DAY 7: Depart the hotel after breakfast and travel to back to Dublin for free time before making our way to Belfast for for our return sailing.

Waterford

A Viking city
The oldest city in Ireland, Vikings created Waterford City in County Waterford due to its sheltered bay and strategic location on the Suir River. The city’s landmark is a nod to its Viking past – and sits at the heart of what's known as The Viking Triangle: Reginald’s Tower. The oldest building in Ireland has been in continuous use for over 800 years.

The perfect mix of old and new, city and country
Found at the head of Waterford Harbour, the city is very pretty – and although it's known for its history, it's actually a contemporary city with a lively restaurant, bar, independent shopping and festival scene.

If you have time, the Waterford Greenway (Ireland’s longest greenway) is one of the highlights of Waterford City, a beautiful way to see the area safely on foot or on two wheels – and with the whole family. Seek out the city’s speciality, the Waterford Blaa - a soft white bread roll which is traditionally filled with hot bacon or served with local butter.

Ring of Kerry

Join Caledonian Travel on a splendid coach holiday to discover the mystical & unspoilt region of Ireland that has attracted visitors for hundreds of years – the Ring of Kerry. Forming part of the Wild Atlantic Way, the Ring of Kerry (or Iveragh Peninsula to give it its correct name) promises an amazing insight into the ancient heritage of Ireland - see the Iron Age Forts & Ogham Stones, Old Monasteries and a landscape carved out of rock by the last Ice Age 10,000 years ago.

Tralee

Nestled on the captivating west coast of Ireland, Tralee blends rich history, stunning landscapes, and famous Irish hospitality. With its picturesque countryside, rugged coastline, and a vibrant town centre, Tralee offers something for everyone.Explore Tralee's historical treasures, from the Blennerville Windmill to the medieval Tralee Castle. Immerse yourself in Irish culture at local pubs and enjoy traditional music.

Cork

Cork
Enjoy a visit to the lovely town of Cork, a city split into two by the River Lee, boasting charming Georgian houses, busting markets and the cosmopolitan air of Paul Street Piazza, a haven for traditional buskers. Explore the splendid architecture amble around the pretty craft shops, wander along tree lined Grand Parade or over the attractive bridges.

Dublin

The fair city of Dublin is a beautiful medieval city, with a long and colourful past - its museums, art galleries and wonderful architecture, all chronicling its fascinating history.

Tracing its origins back to a small Viking settlement, it has much history to offer its visitors. See the Book of Kells, written around 800AD, one of the most beautifully illustrated manuscripts in the world or visit the many castles in the area.

When you visit Dublin it’s easy to understand why it is often described as the city that never sleeps. In the day Grafton Street remains the hub of activity with plenty of high street stores and designer boutiques, whilst in the evening the party atmosphere of Temple Bar is truly irresistible. If you’re looking for some respite away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre then Phoenix Park is a great place to relax or enjoy an afternoon in Dublin Zoo. Alternatively relax by the graceful fountains and waterfall in Iveagh Gardens.