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Little Trains and Boats of Ireland

Waterford and Suir Valley Railway

Mon 7 October - Fri 11 October 2024: A 5 Day Escorted Coach Holiday to Ireland, Waterford and County Clare with Jones Holidays

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LITTLE BOATS AND TRAINS OF IRELAND

 

7 – 11 October 2024

Monday – Friday

5 Days

From £589

 

This exciting tour takes in some of Ireland’s finest scenery with a twist of curiosity and quirky interest.

 

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

Waterford   |   Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum |   Waterford & Suir Valley Railway |   Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience   |   River Shannon Cruise   |   Lartique Monorail

 

DAY ONE – Arrival

We depart from your home and travel to Holyhead and our ferry crossing to Ireland. This afternoon we have included a cruise on the River Shannon, Athlone – Clonmacnois before we continue to our hotel.

 

DAY TWO – The Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum and Lartique Monorail

Today, we take the ferry across the Shannon to Tarbert and visit the  unusual recreation of the 1888 Lartigue Monorail train. We enjoy a visit to the Museum and a ride on the monorail before moving on to the Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum where we see the world’s only full size B314 replica flying boat from the era 1937-1945.

 

DAY THREE – Waterford Suir Valley Railway

This morning we journey to Waterford and join the Waterford Suir Valley Railway where we embark on a return journey from Kilmeadean before settling into our second hotel on this holiday.

 

DAY FOUR – Waterford Walking Tour

A guided walking tour of Waterford today lets you find out more about your destination, and your guide will ensure you don’t miss a thing.  Free time then in Waterford to relax.

 

DAY FIVE – Departure

After breakfast, this morning we make our way to the Dunbrody Famine Ship, an authentic replica of a 19th century famine ship. We then return to Dublin and our ferry home.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

  • Luxury coach travel

  • Home pick-up

  • 4 nights’ accommodation, dinner & breakfast

  • Porterage on arrival and departure

  • Ferry crossings

  • Admission to Museum and Monorail Ride

  • 1 Hour Guided Walking Tour of Waterford

  • Admission to Foynes Flying Boat Museum

  • Waterford & Suir Valley Railway Journey

  • Admission to Dunbrody Famine Ship Museum

  • Cruise on the River Shannon

  • Killmer – Tarbert single rail journey.

 

TREACY’S HOTEL, WATERFORD

Treacy’s Hotel Waterford, Spa & Leisure Centre is set in a picturesque location, in the heart of Ireland’s Oldest City: Waterford. Spacious guests’ accommodation is designed with your comfort and convenience in mind.

 

TREACY’S WEST COUNTY HOTEL, ENNIS

Treacys West County Hotel in Ennis, County Clare is one of the most renowned hotels in the Shannon and Clare Region. Located on the edge of Ennis, Ireland’s Tidiest Large Town, and a Gateway to the Wild Atlantic Way

DAY ONE

We depart from your home and travel to Holyhead and our ferry crossing to Ireland. This afternoon we have included a cruise on the River Shannon, Athlone - Clonmacnois before we continue to our hotel.

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DAY TWO

Today, we take the ferry across the Shannon to Tarbert and visit the unusual recreation of the 1888 Lartigue Monorail train. We enjoy a visit to the Museum and a ride on the monorail before moving on to the Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum where we see the world's only full size B314 replica flying boat from the era 1937-1945.

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DAY THREE

This morning we journey to Waterford and join the Waterford Suir Valley Railway where we embark on a return journey from Kilmeadean before settling into our second hotel on this holiday.

B, D

DAY FOUR

A guided walking tour of Waterford today lets you find out more about your destination, and your guide will ensure you don't miss a thing. Free time then in Waterford to relax.

B, D

DAY FIVE

After breakfast, this morning we make our way to the Dunbrody Famine Ship, an authentic replica of a 19th century famine ship. We then return to Dublin and our ferry home.

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B=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

4 nights’ accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage on arrival and departure

Ferry crossings

Admission to Museum and Monorail Ride

1 Hour Guided Walking Tour of Waterford

Admission to Foynes Flying Boat Museum

Waterford & Suir Valley Railway Journey

Admission to Dunbrody Famine Ship Museum

Cruise on the River Shannon

Killmer – Tarbert single rail journey.

 

TREACY’S HOTEL, WATERFORD

Treacy’s Hotel Waterford, Spa & Leisure Centre is set in a picturesque location, in the heart of Ireland’s Oldest City: Waterford. Spacious guests’ accommodation is designed with your comfort and convenience in mind.

 

HOTEL SYMBOLS

TV, tea making facilities, swimming pool, Wi-Fi, lift, gym

 

TREACY’S WEST COUNTY HOTEL, ENNIS

Treacys West County Hotel in Ennis, County Clare is one of the most renowned hotels in the Shannon and Clare Region. Located on the edge of Ennis, Ireland’s Tidiest Large Town, and a Gateway to the Wild Atlantic Way

 

HOTEL SYMBOLS

TV, tea making facilities, swimming pool, Wi-Fi, lift.

 

 

DAYS

TOUR DATE

DEPARTS

TERMS

SUPPLEMENT

 

5

7– 11 OCT 2024

MONDAY

£589

£76 SINGLE

 

JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE

£68.30

 



 

 

 

Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited. If no single supplement applies this is limited to the tour single room allocation and therefore additional cost may apply.  Prices displayed are per person unless otherwise stated. If door-to-door pick-up is included there may be additional charges for out of area. Itineraries and hotel inclusions may be subject to change. Seat numbers on the coach may be subject to change. Issues whilst on tour must be raised in the first instance with the driver. Covid-19 restrictions may apply. When making bookings you accept on behalf of yourself and your party the terms in our Trading Charter which can be found in our brochure, on our website at http://www.jonesholidays.co.uk/Jones-holidays-trading-charter, or a copy can be requested from our Sales office.  If your holiday is more than 56 days from departure, we offer a 7-day cooling off period where a full refund will be offered from the date of the initial confirmation invoice (with the exception of flight holidays).

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