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Slowly Discovering Ireland’s Ancient East

Slowly discover the ancient east of Ireland

Best Time To Go

Apr - Oct. We particularly enjoy the long, light evenings in June.

Why not...

add on a couple of nights in another part of Ireland

Prices From

£1345

No of Nights

10

Starts From

Dublin/Belfast

Finishes In

Cork
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Slowly discover the ancient east of Ireland

Slowly Discovering Ireland’s Ancient East

Best Time To Go

Apr - Oct. We particularly enjoy the long, light evenings in June.

Why not...

add on a couple of nights in another part of Ireland

Prices From

£1345

No of Nights

10

Starts From

Dublin/Belfast

Finishes In

Cork

Get under the skin of some of the Emerald Isle's most bewitching historical locations on this 10-night road trip through Ireland’s Ancient East

This latest addition to McKinlay Kidd’s ‘Slowly’ collection of holidays takes you from Carlingford in the northeastern corner of the Republic, via ancient Newgrange to lush Wicklow, onwards to historic Kilkenny, before a final section through Viking-origin Waterford to the east Cork estuary town of Youghal.

As ever, we’ve done the legwork throughout this trip, identifying an appealing blend of authentic accommodation to sit alongside rewarding excursions, not forgetting many fine driving routes to enjoy.

For those who enjoy a more relaxed travel experience, explore our additional “Slowly…” holidays for inspiration.

Holiday Details

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Day One – Awe-inspiring Neolithic Newgrange

Day Two – Across Carlingford Lough to ‘the Kingdom of Mourne’

Day Three – South to Wicklow via One of the World’s Finest Gardens

Day Four – A Wander with Wicklow Wines

Day Five – A Day to Relax in Wicklow

Day Six – Southwest to Vibrant Kilkenny

Day Seven – A Day to Discover Kilkenny

Day Eight – South to Final base in Historic Youghal

Day Nine – Uncover Ancient Youghal with a Friendly Local Guide

Day Ten – Exploring More of Youghal and Wider East Cork

Day Eleven – Onward Journey Home

Location

This self-drive holiday starts begins with two nights in Carlingford, Co Louth, then sets off for three nights in Wicklow, two in Kilkenny and three in Youghal, Co Cork


Pricing

£1345 per person for April & October, £1445 per person for May to September.

Price includes:

  • Prices are based on two sharing ensuite twin or double rooms for ten nights on a bed and breakfast basis.
  • Also included is a crossing for car and two passengers on Carlingford Lough Ferry
  • Entry tickets for Powerscourt House and Gardens
  • A tour and tasting at a Wicklow winery as part of a small group
  • A guided walking tour in Youghal

Though car-rental is not included in the price, we would be happy to quote from a range of options.

Travel to and from Ireland

Ferry crossings are not included in the price, though we will be happy to tailor-make inbound and outbound travel from a range of ports in Scotland, England and Wales.

Before your departure, you will receive personalised holiday information including full directions and recommended routes from your specified starting point, and suggestions on places to visit depending on your interests and our local knowledge to help you get the most from your holiday.

All Ireland itineraries and room types are presented subject to availability at specific hotels.

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