Ireland’s Ancient East & Lakelands

Ireland’s Ancient East & Lakelands

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Ireland’s Ancient East & Lakelands

6 Days Starting in holyh and ending in Holyhead, UK

Visiting: Cavan, Lower Lough Erne, Enniskillen, Ulster American Folk Park, Dublin, Holyhead

Tour operator:

Leger Holidays

Tour code:

pae

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

0-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:
English
From:
$1526

NB: Prices correct on 10-Jun-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Discover the magical Irish Lakelands, a region immersed in history, tranquillity and natural beauty. Explore years of history wrapped in myth and legend, as well as local traditions that will enchant and excite. County Cavan is regarded as Ireland’s Lake District and it shares a border with its neighbour, Northern Ireland’s own Lake District, County Fermanagh.

Highlights

  • Discover the magical Irish Lakelands, a region immersed in history, tranquillity and natural beauty

  • Explore years of history wrapped in myth and legend, as well as local traditions that will enchant and excite

  • Head into Northern Ireland to the Ulster American Folk Park, an award-winning museum that brings three centuries of Irish emigration to life

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrive In County Cavan

Location: Cavan

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4-star Slieve Russell Hotel Golf & Country Club

Meals Included: Dinner

Regional departure by coach, then to Holyhead for the ferry to Ireland. Head to our hotel in County Cavan for four nights.

Day 2 : Lough Erne & Enniskillen

Location: Lower Lough Erne, Enniskillen

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4-star Slieve Russell Hotel Golf & Country Club

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today we enjoy an included excursion to the bustling town of Enniskillen, superbly situated between the upper and lower Lough Erne.


The day begins with a scenic drive of the lakelands, alive with myth and legend, where glistening waters and lush green landscapes frame this stunning picture-postcard scene.


See Enniskillen's Buttermarket, the impressive castle, home to a fascinating heritage centre, and explore the winding streets lined with shops selling traditional Irish goods. Relax in one of the many cafés or bars dotted about the town and soak up the unique and charming Irish atmosphere.

Day 3 : Ulster American Folk Park

Location: Ulster American Folk Park

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4-star Slieve Russell Hotel Golf & Country Club

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today’s included excursion takes us on another scenic journey, as we head into Northern Ireland to the Ulster American Folk Park, an award-winning museum that brings three centuries of Irish emigration to life.

Costumed re-enactments, themed exhibits and traditional crafts portray the the epic story, as you walk in the footsteps of those who emigrated from Ulster to America in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Day 4 : Day At Leisure Or Mullaghmore & Sligo

Location: Cavan

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4-star Slieve Russell Hotel Golf & Country Club

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Relax with a day at leisure or enjoy a day of fantastic scenery on our optional excursion into 'Yeats Country', as we head first to the lovely fishing village of Mullaghmore. Dramatic views abound over the North Atlantic Ocean, whilst Ben Bulben Mountain creates a striking backdrop.


We make a short stop at Drumcliff, best known as the final resting place of W.B. Yeats, whose simple grave is found in the village's churchyard.


Continuing to Sligo, there is time to explore the vibrant town with its many historical buildings, including the 13th century abbey, Sligo Cathedral and the W.B. Yeats memorial building.

Day 5 Dublin

Location: Dublin

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4-star Johnstown Estate

Meals Included: Breakfast

We head to Dublin where you can join our optional sightseeing tour, which will take in the main sights.


The first thing you notice is the wealth of elegant Georgian architecture, notably in Fitzwilliam and Merrion Squares. The city is divided by the River Liffey, crossed by numerous bridges, including the Ha’penny Bridge. You’ll find plenty to see and do in Dublin’s Fair City!


We stay overnight in the Dublin outskirts.

Day 6 : Return Home

Location: Holyhead

Meals Included: Breakfast

To Holyhead, then home.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Additional Services

    Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

    This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point

  • Fully Guided

  • Meals

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • International Travel

  • Transport

    Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach

What's Not Included

Accommodation

You will stay for four nights at the 4-star Slieve Russell Hotel Golf & Country Club in Ballyconnell, County Cavan. Then you will stay for one night at the 4-star Johnstown Estate in County Meath.


Check out our Q&As

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?

    No

  • Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

    Fully escorted by our experienced drivers/crews. And in most towns and cities we either include or offer optional sightseeing tours with expert local guides to help you get the most from your visits.

  • Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?

    On Leger Coach Holidays, your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full.

  • What type of coach will be used?

    You will travel on either our Luxuria Coach or our Silver Service Coach

  • What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

    Low

  • Is the tour coach air conditioned?

    Yes

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    Yes

  • Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

    Some tours carry a supplement for solo travellers, please ask for details if the Single price is not shown

  • 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 .

Sue Sinfield (Google Reviewer)  

Due to covid it was...

21-Jul-2022

Due to covid it was 3rd time lucky for us to visit lake Garda, what a treat. One or two hiccups but no fault of Legers at all. Praise to Graham and Chris for their excellent driving and coffee service. Our visit to Verona, our guide was very informative but did walk at a pace sometimes had to hurry to keep up. A lovely holiday

Michael Stephen Shilleto   England

Four Countries New Year & the Swiss Glacier Express

07-Jan-2024

Firstly we must thank Alex and Dave our tour guide / drivers who entertained us through out . The tour was fantastic so was the hotel’s food and entertainment. The tour was through the new year holidays as expected lots of shops closed and hotels were understaffed which was lost on some travelers. We travelled back from stop 24 on a luxuria coach I would recommend paying the extra for the comfort alone

Roy Williams (Google Reviewer)  

Great company. We did the...

03-Apr-2024

Great company. We did the 4 day D Day Normandy Landing tour.We had 2 great driver's John and Ian.. Nothing was a problem for them. They kept us safe and entertained.Then we had Fred Greenhow as our guide And he was outstanding. He told us everything we wanted to know. Can't praise them enough Thank you all. We will do more tours with them......

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.

Mary Elmhirst (Google Reviewer)  

I was told by a...

19-May-2024

I was told by a customer service advisor (Michael) , our hotel overlooked the River Seine, which was totally untrue. It was nowhere in sight and a good walk to get to it. My view from the hotel room was a wall and a window, There was no porterage available and although our drivers offered, after a 15 hour journey to France, we all opted to take our own luggage. To get into the shower there was a step to it and the floor of the shower was like an ice rink when wet, with nothing to hold onto. ( I showered wearing my slippers to avoid slipping). The plunger to the sink was unusable; (the lever to retrieve it was broken). The staff were pleasant and helpful, the bed was comfortable and clean abd the breakfast was worthy of the 3 stars given. Otherwise, I have stayed in a better 2* hotel in France. The driver and travel rep, Paul were both very friendly and pleasant but it was the first time Paul had been on this trip and therefore had little knowledge of the places we visited! There was no commentary and the history of Monet and Versailles was read out from a book! All in all, nothing would persuade me to take part in another Leger tour.

TU  

Many thanks to Molly.

03-Jan-2023

I have recently booked a trip to Le Mans and had the good fortune to speak to Molly. She was very helpful and a pleasure to talk to. She was able to answer all but one of my queries with clarity and promised to ring me with the answer to the un-answered question as it required further investigation. This she duly did. An unusually pleasant experience when making a booking over the phone, if only it could be this easy every the time.

1 Dates & Availability

Sunday - Friday

May 18, 2025 - May 23, 2025
$1526

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May 17, 2026 - May 22, 2026
$1603

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  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of barrhead travel charges.

    Up to 98 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 97 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

    At 28 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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