Ireland’s South East – Waterford & Wexford for Solo Travellers

Ireland’s South East – Waterford & Wexford for Solo Travellers

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Ireland’s South East – Waterford & Wexford for Solo Travellers

6 Days

Visiting: Waterford, Kilkenny, Dublin

Tour operator:

Leger Holidays

Tour code:

iwwst

Specialist Group:

Singles Solo

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Interests:

Cultural, History

Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

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Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating journey through Ireland's South East, tailored for solo travelers seeking cultural enrichment and historical exploration. This tour invites you to discover the enchanting cities of Waterford and Wexford, with their rich Viking heritage and medieval charm. Stay four nights at the welcoming Treacy's Hotel in Waterford, where you'll enjoy hearty breakfasts and dinners. Explore the ancient streets of Waterford, Ireland's oldest city, and wander through the picturesque town of Wexford, known for its vibrant pubs and scenic harbor. Delve into Kilkenny's medieval allure, with its iconic castle and charming streets, and traverse the breathtaking Wicklow Mountains en route to Dublin. Here, the city's Georgian architecture and lively atmosphere promise a delightful end to your adventure. With optional excursions and leisure time, this tour offers a perfect blend of guided exploration and personal discovery.

Highlights

  • Explore the old Norse estuary town of Wexford with its picturesque harbour and lively pubs.

  • Discover Waterford, the oldest city in Ireland, with its medieval character and Viking Triangle.

  • Visit Kilkenny, Ireland's medieval capital, and explore its charming streets and historic castle.

  • Travel through the spectacular Wicklow Mountains and visit the scenic Glendalough valley.

  • Experience the vibrant city of Dublin with its magnificent Georgian architecture and live entertainment.

Itinerary

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Day 1

Regional departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to Holyhead for the ferry to Ireland, and onward to Waterford for a four-night stay.

Day 2 Day At Leisure Or Wexford

Location: Day at leisure or Wexford

Enjoy a day to relax or join our optional excursion to the old Norse estuary town of Wexford once, known as Waesfjord (‘the harbour of the mud flats’), with its narrow winding streets, picturesque harbour, and lively pubs and hostelries.

The town is situated where the River Slaney enters Wexford, once a thriving port. We return to our hotel for an afternoon at leisure.

Day 3 Waterford

Location: Waterford

Spend today in the charming town of Waterford, with the oldest city in Ireland, first visited by the Vikings in 852AD.

The walled city has retained much of its medieval character together with the graceful buildings from its 18th-century expansion. The parameters of the 10th-century settlement can be clearly identified in The Viking Triangle. Reginald's Tower is the most historic urban medieval monument in Ireland.

The elegant Chamber of Commerce building, the City Hall and the Bishop's Palace are prime examples of beautiful 18th century architecture.

Day 4 Kilkenny

Location: Kilkenny

This morning we head to the charming inland city of Kilkenny, Ireland’s medieval capital, on our included excursion.

Above the broad sweep of the River Nore sits the castle, while a pretty humpbacked stone bridge leads up into narrow, cheerful streets laced with carefully maintained buildings.

You have free time to explore the town at leisure, perhaps you would like to visit Kilkenny Castle or join our optional walking tour, a popular and enjoyable way to get to know the Medieval Capital of Ireland.

Day 5 Dublin

Location: Dublin

We leave our hotel and head north through the spectacular Wicklow Mountains. We will visit the town of ‘Ballykissangel’ fame, Avoca, and the valley of the two lakes, Glendalough, celebrated equally for its beauty and for its historical and archaeological interests.

This afternoon we continue to Dublin. The city has plenty to delight even the most familiar visitor. Magnificent Georgian architecture adds drama to every moment.

Live entertainments, charming distractions and tempting indulgences await around every corner.

Our optional sightseeing tour is a popular and enjoyable way to get to know Ireland’s capital.

We continue to our overnight hotel on the outskirts of the city.

Day 6

To Holyhead, then home.

What's Included

  • Meals

    The tour includes 5 breakfasts and 4 dinners.

  • Accommodation

    You will stay for four nights at 3-star Treacy's Hotel in Waterford and an overnight stay on the outskirts of the Dublin area in a city-style hotel.

  • Excursion to Kilkenny

    An included excursion to the charming inland city of Kilkenny, Ireland’s medieval capital.

What's Not Included

  • Optional Excursions

    Optional excursions such as the visit to Wexford and the walking tour in Kilkenny are not included.

  • Lunches

    Lunches are not included in the tour package.

  • Sightseeing Tour in Dublin

    The optional sightseeing tour in Dublin is not included in the tour package.

Accommodation

You will stay for four nights at 3-star Treacy's Hotel in Waterford.
Overnight stay will be on the outskirts of the Dublin area and will be in a city-style hotel.

Mode of Transport

The tour begins with a regional departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, followed by a ferry from Holyhead to Ireland, and onward travel to Waterford for a four-night stay.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    You will stay for four nights at the 3-star Treacy's Hotel in Waterford. There will also be an overnight stay on the outskirts of the Dublin area in a city-style hotel.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    The tour includes 5 breakfasts and 4 dinners. No lunches are included.

  • Is there an optional excursion available during the tour?

    Yes, on Day 2, there is an optional excursion to the old Norse estuary town of Wexford. Additionally, on Day 4, there is an optional walking tour in Kilkenny, and on Day 5, an optional sightseeing tour in Dublin.

  • What historical sites can be visited during the tour?

    In Waterford, you can explore the Viking Triangle and Reginald's Tower, which is the most historic urban medieval monument in Ireland. In Kilkenny, you can visit Kilkenny Castle and explore the medieval capital of Ireland. In Dublin, you can enjoy the city's Georgian architecture and historical sites.

  • What activities are available in Waterford?

    In Waterford, you can explore the oldest city in Ireland, visit the Viking Triangle, and see historical sites such as Reginald's Tower, the Chamber of Commerce building, City Hall, and the Bishop's Palace.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    40 years

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?

    Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

Reviews of this operator

Gary White (Google Reviewer)  

Just got back from a...

27-May-2024

Just got back from a holiday with leger holidays to callea spain which my wife done as a surprise for my 60th and wedding anniversary together my wife and i had a great time the coach journey there was excellent regular stops for toilet breaks and a stretch. Our two drivers Geoff and katrina were brilliant serving regular drinks and making the trip pleasant all the people on the coach were pleasant the hotel in spain was so nice the best we've stayed in lovely staff lovely bar the guy at the bar was great really friendly nice room. Overall our journey there and our return journey was brill the only thing that was not good at all was the ibis hotel on the return journey the room was horrible not a nice breakfast not polite French staff. Not really interested in trying to speak some english if i was leger should try and use a different hotel. Once again a big thank you to Geoff and katrina well done guys for making our holiday lovely. Hope to see you on another holiday soon

Will (Google Reviewer)  

I went on the 4...

05-Jan-2024

I went on the 4 countries trip and swiss glacier express and overall it was a great trip. The coach I was on was silver service, it was tidy had nice seats and other accessories such as charging points and headsets which was very handy. The drivers Alex and Dave were fantastic, very kind, funny and respectful throughout the whole trip and a pleasure to talk to. The excursions were very pleasant and all ran very smoothly. The hotels were decent and offered a good service. I overall very much recommend leger holidays.

Sally Matson  

Excellent customer service

10-Jan-2023

Booked our ‘Christmas in Austria & Scenic Trains of the Tyrol’ through George on the customer Helpline. Nothing was too much trouble, everything clearly & patiently explained. He even had permission to log in on his day off to finalise the sale! A charming and helpful young person and a credit to the company.

Euan Donald (Google Reviewer)  

Been on two tours now...

10-Oct-2023

Been on two tours now the “D Day beaches” and “ All Quiet on the Western Front” tour of the Somme and Ypres. Both four days in total, two travelling and two on the site of the various battles. This is outstanding value for money, picked up from Carlisle , Cumbria and literally looked after all the way through the tours. The coaches are great and the accommodation spot on . The guides are very knowledgeable ( Mark Hope brilliant guy)and the bus drivers professional . Absolutely fantastic .

Remon Wanis (Google Reviewer)  

We have been working with...

05-Aug-2024

We have been working with them for nearly a year now as Sussex Airports Taxis, and they offer the best customer service ever. All their customers are always happy when they return from their holidays. We look forward to continuing our partnership for many more years to come.

William Olley (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

21-Aug-2024

I recently went on a coach holiday with this company. Everything was on time but there can be traffic hold ups with jams and roadworks! The coach was comfortable and the driver stopped for rest periods. The hotel was a 3 star close to a spectacular beach and was adequate. The catering was excellent! I went on the excursions included in the package and visited some lovely places.

Gordon Price (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from Italian holiday....

21-Jul-2024

just returned from Italian holiday. It was great spoilt a little by the high temperature even Ledger can't control that. The only real thing to spoil the trip was one of the hotels. The Krystall hotel in Diano Marina was terrible the room was dire with cracks in shower bogged up shower fittings noe control for AC end so on. The food was very poor, limited choice luke warm food on cold plates. After 4 evening meals (3 or four courses) we were only able to remember 2 we enjoyed. Breakfast was poor no bread except for hard rolls. No fresh fruit if you liked cake for breakfast you were good. If this is a 3 star hotel Italian standards have fallen which I don't think they have. Ledger brochure states "some of Europes most fascinating unique hotels" for Luxuria trips. This hotel should be removed from your list at once. The holiday was other wise good I cannot praise your coach crew too to much they were excellent. A highlight of the trip was the return trip through the swiss alps. It was superb and deserves mention in your holiday iteniary description.

Hilary Jackson (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

12-Jun-2024

I recently went on a 4 night tour to Scarborough. Driver was great hotel superb. My criticism is too many destinations crammed into day excursion. Example visit to Flamborough head stop for 1 hour it was teeming nobody got off coach but even if fine pointless. Then on to Bridlington coach Park 1.5 ml from centre. Most people are hard pressed to get to center & back in 1.5 hours pointless. Incidentally if Leger paid a permit they could alight us in the resort. Very bad logistics. On to Whitby with a decent stop should have taken us there & bypassed the other stops. I will not go with them again. I will source a better holiday with excursions to one place only.

Suzanne Maylin (Google Reviewer)  

Having returned from a fabulous...

24-Sep-2024

Having returned from a fabulous tour of Austria with excellent tour guides/ drivers, it's disappointing to say the least that I'm left chasing a return for an excursion that was cancelled. I called Leger 5 days ago and am still waiting in a call back. Leger if you want to retain customers you need step up on service. Good training , good service costs very little, and once embedded in a company produces more income. I don't suppose anyone from Leger will respond to this, but who knows

aled blackshaw (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from a solos...

25-Mar-2024

just returned from a solos break to valkenburg and rhine valley i enjoyed the break overall although both journeys were considerably longer than expected due to several picks ups. I could have done without the 3 countries meeting point excursion to be honest and the lunch on rhine cruise was very basic. The drivers/couriers were efficient and good humoured and provided free lunch vouchers on the ferry which were much appreciated. I probably would book another break with leger but to somewhere a lot closer to home.

Book with Confidence

  • Low Deposit

    Leger Holidays requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 75 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of leger holidays charges.

    Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

    At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.

    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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