Galway and Irelands Hidden Heartlands
Mon 26 July- Fri 30 July 2027: A 5-Day Escorted Two Centre Coach Holiday to Ireland with Jones Holidays staying at the County Arms Hotel, Birr
Book NowGALWAY & IRELAND'S HIDDEN HEARTLANDS
26 – 30 July 2027
Monday - Friday
5 Days
From £749
Discover the scenic natural beauty of Ireland’s Heartlands area and visit the historic city of Galway on this magical tour. Experience the beautiful lakes and rivers, ancient castles and monasteries. Staying in the well-preserved Georgian town of Birr, our tour highlights include a relaxing Shannon waterway cruise, a visit to the award-winning Birr Castle & Gardens and tour of Kilbeggan, the oldest licensed distillery in Ireland
HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
Birr Castle & Gardens | Galway | River Shannon Cruise | Kilbeggan Distillery
DAY ONE – Arrival
We depart from your home and travel to Holyhead for our ferry crossing to Dublin. On arrival in Ireland, we continue to the charming Georgian town of Birr and our hotel, where there is time to relax before dinner this evening.
DAY TWO – Birr Castle & Gardens
This morning we visit the beautiful Birr Castle & Gardens, home to the Parsons family for over 400 years. Enjoy a guided tour of the castle before exploring the award-winning gardens and parkland, home to thousands of species of trees and plants.
We return to the hotel for a delicious soup and sandwich lunch before enjoying a relaxing afternoon at leisure. Why not make use of the hotel's leisure facilities or take a stroll into the attractive heritage town of Birr. We’ll also have an Irish coffee demonstration today.
DAY THREE – Galway
Today we have free time to explore the charming city of Galway. Set on Ireland’s stunning West Coast immerse yourself in its vibrant culture, history and music. Centrally located the 18th century Eyre Square is surrounded by shops and traditional pubs playing live Irish music. Nearby are the cobbled streets and original medieval city walls of the Latin Quarter. Home to cafés, boutiques and art galleries, it’s a perfect spot for lunch. Or enjoy a visit to Galway Cathedral, Galway City Museum or the Spanish Arch.
DAY FOUR – River Shannon Cruise and Kilbeggan Distillery
This morning, enjoy a scenic and relaxing 1-hour river cruise from Shannonbridge to Clonmacnoise, taking in the stunning natural beauty of the Shannon waterway. Upon arrival, we have time for lunch, before heading to Kilbeggan Distillery for a 1-hour guided tour in one of the oldest licensed distilleries of its kind. Kilbeggan Distillery was established in 1757 and has beaten the odds to survive. We learn about its past as well as how this famous whiskey is made today.
DAY FIVE - Departure
We depart our hotel this morning and begin our journey back to Dublin and our crossing to Holyhead and home.
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES
Luxury coach travel
Home pick-up
Ferry crossings (Holyhead/Dublin return)
4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast
Porterage on arrival and departure
Welcome tea/coffee on arrival
Tea/coffee after dinner each evening
Soup & sandwich lunch
Irish coffee making demonstration
Irish themed dinner with Irish dancing on one evening
Live musical entertainment on one evening
Quiz or bingo on one evening
Birr Castle & Gardens
River Shannon Cruise
Kilbeggan Distillery guided tour.
*Please Note: Currency in Southern Ireland is Euros. No Passport is required, but Photo ID is necessary i.e. driving licence/bus pass.
COUNTY ARMS HOTEL, BIRR
Set in the heart of the attractive Georgian town of Birr, the County Arms Hotel offers a warm Irish welcome and is within easy walking distance of the town's shops, cafés and historic attractions. Comfortable en-suite bedrooms are complemented by a welcoming lounge, cosy bar and elegant restaurant overlooking the gardens. Guests can also enjoy the hotel's extensive leisure facilities, making it the perfect base from which to explore Ireland's Hidden Heartlands. Lift available.
All single rooms are twin/double for sole occupancy.
DAY ONE
We depart from your home and travel to Holyhead for our ferry crossing to Dublin. On arrival in Ireland, we continue to the charming Georgian town of Birr and our hotel, where there is time to relax before dinner this evening.
DDAY TWO
This morning we visit the beautiful Birr Castle & Gardens, home to the Parsons family for over 400 years. Enjoy a guided tour of the castle before exploring the award-winning gardens and parkland, home to thousands of species of trees and plants.
We return to the hotel for a delicious soup and sandwich lunch before enjoying a relaxing afternoon at leisure. Why not make use of the hotel's leisure facilities or take a stroll into the attractive heritage town of Birr. We'll also have an Irish coffee demonstration today.
DAY THREE
Today we have free time to explore the charming city of Galway. Set on Ireland's stunning West Coast immerse yourself in its vibrant culture, history and music. Centrally located the 18th century Eyre Square is surrounded by shops and traditional pubs playing live Irish music. Nearby are the cobbled streets and original medieval city walls of the Latin Quarter. Home to cafés, boutiques and art galleries, it's a perfect spot for lunch. Or enjoy a visit to Galway Cathedral, Galway City Museum or the Spanish Arch.
B, DDAY FOUR
This morning, enjoy a scenic and relaxing 1-hour river cruise from Shannonbridge to Clonmacnoise, taking in the stunning natural beauty of the Shannon waterway. Upon arrival, we have time for lunch, before heading to Kilbeggan Distillery for a 1-hour guided tour in one of the oldest licensed distilleries of its kind. Kilbeggan Distillery was established in 1757 and has beaten the odds to survive. We learn about its past as well as how this famous whiskey is made today.
B, DDAY FIVE
We depart our hotel this morning and begin our journey back to Dublin and our crossing to Holyhead and home.
BB=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES
Luxury coach travel
Home pick-up
Ferry crossings (Holyhead/Dublin return)
4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast
Porterage on arrival and departure
Welcome tea/coffee on arrival
Tea/coffee after dinner each evening
Soup & sandwich lunch
Irish coffee making demonstration
Irish themed dinner with Irish dancing on one evening
Live musical entertainment on one evening
Quiz or bingo on one evening
Birr Castle & Gardens
River Shannon Cruise
Kilbeggan Distillery guided tour.
*Please Note: Currency in Southern Ireland is Euros. No Passport is required, but Photo ID is necessary i.e. driving licence/bus pass.
COUNTY ARMS HOTEL, BIRR
Set in the heart of the attractive Georgian town of Birr, the County Arms Hotel offers a warm Irish welcome and is within easy walking distance of the town's shops, cafés and historic attractions. Comfortable en-suite bedrooms are complemented by a welcoming lounge, cosy bar and elegant restaurant overlooking the gardens. Guests can also enjoy the hotel's extensive leisure facilities, making it the perfect base from which to explore Ireland's Hidden Heartlands. Lift available.
All single rooms are twin/double for sole occupancy.
| General | Rooms | Accessibility |
| 3 star | Tea/coffee making facilities | Lift |
| Bar | Television |
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| Restaurant | Hairdryer |
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| Lounge | Wi-Fi |
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GROUP BOOKINGS
Looking to take a group, if you book 20 places or more on this tour the tour organiser will go Free of Charge.
| DAYS | TOUR DATE | DEPARTS | TERMS | SUPPLEMENT | ||
| 5 | 26 – 30 JUL 2027
| MONDAY
| £749 | NONE | ||
| Jones Holiday Insurance | £92 |
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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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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bodelwyddan | Bodelwyddan, Marble Church |
| Garden City | Garden City , Amontola Restaurant |
| Holyhead Port | Holyhead Port, Stena Main Terminal |
| Holywell | Holywell, Bus Station |
| Llandudno Junction | Llandudno Junction, Train Station Car Park |
| Llanfair PG | Llanfair PG , Park and Ride, off Britannia Bridge |
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