Explore some of the delights of Ireland's Ancient East, staying in 4-star luxury in County Meath. Enjoy a true taste of traditional Ireland, with visits to world-famous gardens, breathtaking rural scenery and a tour of the living museum of Lullymore. Known as the ‘Garden of Ireland’, County Wicklow is a region of beautiful scenery and some of Ireland’s best-preserved remains. Overlooked by the Wicklow Mountains — with their domed granite peaks, deep glens and wooded valleys — you’ll see some of the finest countryside in Ireland.
6 days from $2073 pp
We offer flexible payment options
Once you have booked your tour either online, or by telephone ( 1300 811 500 ), you have the flexibility of how you pay off the remainder of your balance. You can:
Our contact and online banking payment details will be on your confirmation invoice to remind you of your choices.
For your convenience, you may choose to start this tour in the UK or at the first city in Europe.
Join our full-day included tour to the spectacular Wicklow Mountains, visiting the valley of the two lakes, Glendalough, celebrated equally for its beauty and for its historical and archaeological interests.
We then head to the famous Mount Usher Gardens (entrance included). Criss-crossed with dainty footbridges, the River Vartry flows through the centre of this authentic Robinsonian garden, with its enviable collection of trees, shrubs and plants.
Voted 'Best Garden to visit in Ireland' by BBC Gardeners' World Magazine, Monty Don has nominated Mount Usher as one of his favourite gardens.
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Enjoy a morning included excursion, which takes us into County Kildare to visit the famous Irish National Stud and the adjacent Japanese Gardens, which are a joy to wander.
Nowhere better symbolises all that is great about County Kildare, the beating heart of Ireland's thoroughbred industry, than the stud, a unique attraction of outstanding natural beauty that is home to some of the most magnificent horses and sumptuous gardens to be found anywhere in the world.
This afternoon, we include an excursion to Lullymore Heritage and Discovery Park, set on 60 acres of scenic beauty on the edge of the Bog of Allen. Experience a 9,000-year journey through landmark periods of Irish history, seeing re-created houses and settlements, and the flora and fauna of the peatland biodiversity trail.
Included Highlights
Head to Dublin on our included excursion where you can join an optional sightseeing tour which will take in the major sights and splendid architecture such as Trinity College, the Four Courts, the National Gallery and, of course, St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
Included Highlights
Optional Excursions
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Today, why not join our optional excursion to the market town of Trim. Situated on the River Boyne, the town is known for its Anglo-Norman castle.
Our excursion continues with a scenic drive of the Boyne Valley. Wander through time and discover Ireland’s rich heritage – 9000 years of history in one valley!
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If you are leaving the tour in Europe, you will say farewell to the group after breakfast this morning. If you joined the tour in the UK, today you will return and continue to your original joining point.
Book online OR call our friendly travel advisers on:
1300 811 500
If you prefer, then you can join the tour at the hotel. To do this, we will require a copy of your passport for identification purposes and you must advise us at the time of booking.
No reduction will be given if you should choose to do this.
We are unable to guarantee that the hotel will be able to meet your dietary requirements. We find that the majority of European countries do not generally cater for vegetarians and that the meal supplied may well be what everyone else is having minus the meat.
We will of course endeavour to arrange for a vegetarian meal at the hotel. We do however suggest that you advise us of your dietary requests at the time of booking and recommend that you speak to the receptionist on arrival with regard to your request.
You will stay for five nights at the 4-star Johnstown Estate Hotel & Spa, near Enfield in County Meath. The Johnstown Estate is where Georgian splendour meets modern day luxury. This 1750’s Georgian Rural Residence is set in 120 acres of parkland, overlooking the Blackwater River, nestled between the villages of Johnstown Bridge and Enfield. The Estate is also home to Ireland’s premier Spa Resort and Leisure Club with a 20-metre pool and state of the art Gym Facility. Enjoy the excellent cuisine served in the Fire & Salt Restaurant, or relax with a drink in the Coach House Bar.
Front row seats can be reserved for $35pp (up to 6 days' duration), $55pp (7 & 8 days' duration) and $60pp (9 days' duration and over) on all European tours. This offer is only available for bookings of two or four persons on the front row and is subject to availability. In addition to this, seats on the second row can be reserved for $18pp (up to 6 days duration), $35pp (7 & 8 days duration) and $42pp (9, 10 and days duration) $50pp (12 days and over). Guaranteed front/second row seats cannot be reserved on transfer journeys to/from the interchange. Children under 15 years cannot occupy a front row seat due to French Law. Central view seats are free.
Please note: On some coaches the legroom on front seats may be slightly less than that available on other seats due to the presence of a modesty board in front.
If your tour is cancelled for any reason and front/second row seats are not available on your new tour, you will be refunded the supplement. No other compensation will be payable.
Alternatively, we can take seating requests on your booking. However, requests are not guaranteed. All seat numbers are confirmed on travel documents approximately 7-10 days prior to departure.
Transfer coaches are routed approximately 2-3 weeks before departure. The route taken depends on where passengers are booked to travel from on any particular date as to which route is taken. If you require further detailed information regarding the route to the port you can contact our Customer Service Department on 1300 811 500 two weeks before you are due to travel. With regard to the route taken by the main tour coach, this is determined by the driver.
With regard to the route taken by the main tour coach, this is determined by the driver.
When it comes to getting you to your destination, McLachlan European Holidays make it easy, with a selection of travel options for you to choose from.
