Group Travel Tour Operator and DMC for Waterford
Waterford Winterval
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Carousel at Winterval Festival, Waterford
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Meeting Santa at Winterval Festival, Waterford, Ireland
Experience the magical atmosphere of the Waterford Winterval on the build up to Christmas. Meander around the Christmas markets with a hot drink, marvel at the wonderful carol singers or get active on the ice rink! Either way, there are ample festive activities taking place around Ireland’s oldest City, some activities paid locally and others completely free. Why not experience a new side of Christmas at the Waterford Winterval?
Dates
Dates throughout Mid November - Mid December 2025
Suggested itinerary by coach
Day 1
Depart the UK
Depart your local area and travel to either Holyhead, Pembroke or Fishguard. Cross the Irish sea to either Dublin or Rosslare.
Day 2
Waterford sightseeing, Waterford Crystal & Winterval Festival
Today, after breakfast, enjoy a full day exploring in Waterford. Greatdays suggest adding a walking tour of this historic city (weather permitting). Then enjoy a tour of Waterford’s arguably most famous export; Waterford Crystal. See the Crystal Cutters at work and wander around the huge gift shop afterwards and perhaps purchase yourself a memory! In the afternoon, wander around the Winterval festival where you will have the opportunity to visit the Waterford Christmas Markets, see the penguins at Bishops Palace, enjoy a magnificent light show, and coo at the live animal crib, amongst various other attractions*. Afterwards return to your hotel and enjoy dinner.
Day 3
Winterval Activities at your leisure
After breakfast, enjoy some more Winterval themed activities. Local payable activities include enjoying a ride on Santa’s horse drawn sleigh, the winter train, ice skating and the fair. Other free activities include Christmas carols and perhaps even a Christmas film*. Return to your hotel for dinner.
Day 4
Return to the UK
After a hearty Irish Breakfast return back to either Rosslare or Dublin port to commence your journey home via ferry.
Featured Hotel
Treacy’s Hotel , Waterford ***
Treacy’s Hotel, Spa and Leisure Centre is set in the picturesque city of Waterford, ideally located just five minutes’ walk from St Patrick’s cathedral, the Garter Lane Theatre and the Waterford shopping district. This 163 bedroom hotel offers home comfort with all of the hotel essentials. Each room comes with a bath and shower, tea/coffee maker, TV, iron, hairdryer and 24 hour wifi. The hotel also benefits from lift access, disabled rooms and complimentary access to the fully equipped Spirit Leisure Centre, including a 20m swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and drench shower. Whilst here you’ll dine at The Crokers Restaurant, where you can enjoy a wide variety of dishes, all created using the finest, freshest, Irish ingredients in a warm & friendly atmosphere.
*All Winterval attractions are subject to confirmation and schedule changes. Itinerary is for suggestion only and activities may not take place on days as advertised.
| Dates | 4 days / 3 nights |
| Friday 14th November 2025 | From £340.00 per person |
| Friday 21st November 2025 | From £340.00 per person |
| Friday 28th November 2025 | From £340.00 per person |
Prices include return ferry. If you would like a price travelling by air, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Single room supplement available upon request.
