KILKENNY AND WICKLOW TOUR FROM DUBLIN (COACH)
Group Size: 1 - 25
Duration: I Day
Price: $110.00
Tour Categories: DAY TOURS AROUND IRELAND Day Tours From Dublin
IRELAND'S MEDIEVAL CAPITAL - KILKENNY, THE MAGNIFICENT WICKLOW MOUNTAINS AND GLENDALOUGH.
Pick-Up Times and Locations:
**08:00am – Paddywagon Office, 34 O’Connell Street Lower (The Spire)
**08:10am – Molly Malone Statue, Suffolk Street
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The famous Kilkenny & Glendalough day tour, a most relaxing & great fun tour! You’ll be most welcomed on board for an amazing day out in Ireland’s legendary ancient east!Discover the true beauty of Ireland on this wonderful day trip to the monastic site of Glendalough and oh-so colorful Kilkenny, the medieval capital of Ireland.
WICKLOW & THE WICKLOW GAP
Visit St. Kevin’s monastic city at Glendalough famed for its rounds towers, and Celtic crosses which will provide you with a true insight into the workings of an early Christian monastery. Glendalough, known as the valley of 2 Lakes and surrounded by dense forests and romantic babbling brooks, this is truly the picture-postcard vision of Ireland you have come to enjoy and explore.
Enjoy the rolling hills of Wicklow, the magnificent peat bogs, and dramatic waterfalls. Featured in many blockbuster movies, Wicklow is knows as the Garden of Ireland and this area is a favorite of many Dublin city dwellers as they escape the hustle and bustle of Dublin city.KILKENNY
Once the capital of Ireland in the middle-ages, it is renowned for its magnificent Norman Castle dating back to 12th century. With its narrow street and colorful shops and buildings, Kilkenny is unique as a city and a mecca for those who choose to visit. You will have plenty of time to enjoy a pint of Kilkenny in Kilkenny (minimum stop 2hrs).
**This tour is a bestseller and is likely to sell-out. We recommend securing tickets as early as possible.
ITINERARY:
DEPART DUBLIN
Depart Dublin for this award winning and brilliant day trip with your 100% Irish Tour Guide.
You will travel south and begin your journey into County Wicklow, passing through beautiful countryside in the Wicklow mountains, most notably the Sugar Loaf Mountains, while making our way towards Glendalough.
GLENDALOUGH
Glendalough – one of the most beautiful visitor sights in all of Ireland, is also known for the Braveheart wedding scenes.
It’s renowned for its magnificent scenery and rich and varied heritage in terms of history and archaeology.
You will have time to explore the ruined monastic city famed for St. Kevin’s Cross and its round tower dating back to 10th century. You’ll also have time to take a leisurely stroll along the river banks through the woods to the magnificent lakes, waterfalls and babbling brooks. Be sure to bring your camera! You will enjoy 1,5 hrs at Glendalough.
HOLLYWOOD BLOCKBUSTERS ‘PS I LOVE YOU’ AND ‘BRAVEHEART’
If you’re a fan of the Hollywood Blockbusters ‘PS, I Love You’ and ‘Braveheart’ then you will now officially be on the set! You’ll understand why Mel Gibson (an Irish passport holder) chose the Wicklow mountains to be the Highlands of Scotland, and Glendalough to be the spot for the wedding scene.
And then of course there are all the romantic scenes from ‘PS I Love You‘, this is where Hilary Swank met Gerard Butler for the first time so who knows who you might meet 😉
WICKLOW MOUNTAINS
You will travel over the Wicklow Gap, which takes you way up into the Wicklow Mountains. This route allows spectacular panoramic views of the landscape, with amazing scenery stretching as far as the eye can see. We view traditional Irish bogs which provide the Irish householder with the source of energy that fuels our fires and provides power for many uses. Through the Wicklow Gap we also pass Turlogh waterfall, one of Ireland’s most dramatic waterfalls and highest reservoir.
KILKENNY
Arrive in Kilkenny, once the medieval capital of Ireland back in the 11th century. Situated on the banks of the river Nore, enjoy the picturesque windy and cobblestone streets.
Explore the gardens of the famed Norman Castle dating back to the 1100s. Consider going inside and taking a tour of its palatial interior for a small optional fee.You have plenty of time to wander the streets and visit the Black Abbey or possibly see the Cathedral of Saint Canice with its magnificent round tower. With a guaranteed 2hrs stop you shall also have plenty of time for a relaxed lunch and maybe try a pint of Kilkenny in Kilkenny. This magnificent city is to be enjoy and savored and shall be a highlight of your visit to Ireland.
RETURN TO DUBLIN
The return drive back to Dublin is a leisurely one, thought the County of Kildare, and you arrive back in the early evening (approx 06:00pm) with plenty of time to attend a traditional evening with plenty of songs and stories after an amazing day out.
Why choose this tour?
**See all of the highlights in just one day
**Ireland’s most luxurious fleet
**Ireland’s most experienced guides
**Free 4G unlimited WiFi & USB ports
Additional Info:
**Language
This tour is exclusively in English
**Ticket
You will receive confirmation and receipt for your reservation immediately upon booking. You will receive your ticket (featuring your booking number) via email shortly after. There is no need to print the ticket. If you wish, you can simply show it on your phone or tablet.
**When to Book?
Book as soon as possible to guarantee availability, especially during public holidays and festivities.
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