About the trip
Duration:
X days and X nights
Date:
Mon 22 June 2026 - Fri 26 June 2026
Destination:
Arklow, Ireland
Take a delightful step into the heart of Ireland with our Wandering Through Wicklow holiday. This specially designed break combines exploration, rich heritage and a touch of indulgence. Based in the charming seaside town of Arklow, it’s the perfect base to discover the “Garden of Ireland.”
Itinerary:
Day 1:
Travel to your hotel, including ferry crossing.
Day 2:
Explore the wilds of the Wicklow Mountains with their sweeping, majestic views, before visiting the grand 47-acre Powerscourt Estate and its award-winning gardens.
Day 3:
Venture into Beyond the Trees for a gentle panoramic treetop walk, complete with a spiral viewing tower for the adventurous. Continue to Avondale House to learn about one of Ireland’s most influential political leaders, before returning via the beautiful Glendalough Valley.
Day 4:
Discover Lullymore Heritage Park with its peat-cutting displays and the Peatland Heritage Railway, then visit Russborough House — widely regarded as Ireland’s most beautiful Georgian home.
Day 5:
Ferry crossing and return journey home.
Itinerary may be subject to change.
Book your tickets
Pickups and Times
Pickup | Time |
|---|---|
Rothwell (N)
The Maltings bus stop | 08:20 |
Desborough
High St bus stop outside chippy | 08:30 |
Market Harborough
Market Hall Bus Terminal | 08:45 |
Kibworth
High St bus stop outside library | 09:00 |
Fleckney
Saddington Road bus stop | 09:15 |
Wigston
Paddock Street bus stop | 09:30 |
Pickup | Time |
|---|---|
Rothwell (N)
The Maltings bus stop | 07:50 |
Desborough
High St bus stop outside chippy | 08:00 |
Market Harborough
Market Hall Bus Terminal | 08:15 |
Kibworth
High St bus stop outside library | 08:30 |
Fleckney
Saddington Road bus stop | 08:45 |
Wigston
Paddock Street bus stop | 09:00 |
Pickup | Time |
|---|---|
Wigston
Paddock Street bus stop | 08:00 |
Fleckney
Saddington Road bus stop | 08:15 |
Kibworth
High St bus stop outside library | 08:30 |
Market Harborough
Market Hall Bus Terminal | 08:45 |
Desborough
High St bus stop outside chippy | 09:00 |
Rothwell (S)
High St bus stop by the memorial | 09:10 |
Pickup | Time |
|---|---|
Wigston
Paddock Street bus stop | 08:30 |
Fleckney
Saddington Road bus stop | 08:45 |
Kibworth
High St bus stop outside library | 09:00 |
Market Harborough
Market Hall Bus Terminal | 09:15 |
Desborough
High St bus stop outside chippy | 09:30 |
Rothwell (S)
High St bus stop by the memorial | 09:40 |
Pickup | Time |
|---|---|
TBC | TBC |
Pickup | Time |
|---|---|
Wellingborough
Castle Way | 08:00 |
Finedon
Gladstones Working Mens Club | 08:10 |
Burton Latimer
Maybury Motor Company Stops | 08:20 |
Kettering
Corn Market Hall | 08:35 |
Geddington
bus stops before Grange Road
Junction | 08:50 |
Corby
The Saxon Crown (Wetherspoons) | 09:00 |
Pickup | Time |
|---|---|
Wellingborough
Castle Way | 08:30 |
Finedon
Gladstones Working Mens Club | 08:40 |
Burton Latimer
Maybury Motor Company Stops | 08:50 |
Kettering
Corn Market Hall | 09:05 |
Geddington
bus stops before Grange Road
Junction | 09:20 |
Corby
The Saxon Crown (Wetherspoons) | 09:30 |
Pickup | Time |
|---|---|
Corby
The Saxon Crown (Wetherspoons) | 08:00 |
Geddington
bus stops before Grange Road
Junction | 08:10 |
Kettering
Corn Market Hall | 08:25 |
Burton Latimer
Maybury Motor Company Stops | 08:40 |
Finedon
Gladstones Working Mens Club | 08:50 |
Wellingborough
Castle Way | 09:00 |
Pickup | Time |
|---|---|
Corby
The Saxon Crown (Wetherspoons) | 08:30 |
Geddington
bus stops before Grange Road
Junction | 08:40 |
Kettering
Corn Market Hall | 08:55 |
Burton Latimer
Maybury Motor Company Stops | 09:10 |
Finedon
Gladstones Working Mens Club | 09:20 |
Wellingborough
Castle Way | 09:30 |
Accommodation
4 Star
Arklow Bay Hotel
Dinner, bed and breakfast
A welcoming, family-run hotel celebrated for its warmth and charm. Set beside a tranquil nature reserve lake, it offers serene views and a calming atmosphere. The 91 elegantly styled rooms feature modern comforts, with select rooms enjoying sweeping sea views. Guests can unwind in the wellness centre’s heated pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and enjoy soothing treatments. Your stay includes delicious three-course dinners and hearty traditional Irish breakfasts, all crafted from the finest local produce.
Included Within the Price:
- Return ferry crossing and coach travel
- 4 nights’ half board
- Admission to Powerscourt Estate
- Admission to “Beyond the Trees”, including tour of Avondale House
- Admission to Lullymore Heritage Centre
- Guided tour of Russborough House
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