☘️SHORE TOUR FROM DUBLIN: WICKLOW MOUNTAINS AND DUBLIN (COACH)
Tour Description
On this Day Tour, you will visit one of the most historic sites in Ireland. You will be collected in style by a luxury coach from your Cruise Ship and begin the day with a tour of Dublin City, then on to the 6th-century monastic settlement of Glendalough and the Wicklow Mountains.You will have the chance to visit the monastery and its famous cross founded by St Kevin. Prepare to be spellbound by the scenery of this area, rich in mythology and monastic history!
Benny's Tip
**Wicklow Mountains, with stops like Glendalough are perfect for a day trip from Dublin—close enough, but a full experience. **Bring layers and waterproofs—Irish weather is a whole mood and changes fast, even in summer.
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Tour Highlights
- Dublin City Tour
- Glendalough Monastery and Round Tower
- Wicklow Mountains
- St Kevin's Monastery and the famous Cross
- Shopping on Grafton Street
Tour Itinerary
Tour Begins at Dublin Port Cruise Terminal We will collect you in style in a luxury Coach. Your guide shall be waiting with a sign ready to take you off on your marvelous journey. We shall greet and meet and then inform you of the highlights of the day, the various options for lunch (cost of lunch not included) and some of the great shops where you can purchase Irish arts and crafts as we drive off on this trip...
Tour Begins at Dublin Port Cruise Terminal
We will collect you in style in a luxury Coach. Your guide shall be waiting with a sign ready to take you off on your marvelous journey. We shall greet and meet and then inform you of the highlights of the day, the various options for lunch (cost of lunch not included) and some of the great shops where you can purchase Irish arts and crafts as we drive off on this trip that will provide memories to last a lifetime.
The tour will depart 08:30. If you will need to come into the port by tender, you will need to be on one of the first tenders to make the tour.
Glendalough
We begin our tour by taking the lovely little drive through county Wicklow knows also as the garden of Ireland. With its rolling hills, babbling brooks and romantic glens one can easily understand how this landscape was a highlight and feature of both Hollywood blockbusters P.S. I love you and Braveheart.
Then it's onward to Glendalough known as the valley of two lakes, famed by St. Kevin's monastery dating back to the 6th century.
The monastic site has Ireland's finest round tower and you can even try and touch your hands around St. Kevin's cross, as legend has it you shall then be married within a year. A truly wonderful place to visit!
Wicklow Mountains
As we return from Glendalough to the city we will pass by some of Wicklow's finest mountains. With magnificent lakes and rolling turf hills, commonly used as a source of energy in historic Ireland.
This area is every photographers dream and symbolizes the picture postcard images that make Ireland unique.
Dublin City Sightseeing Tour
After lunch, or a refreshment stop if our departure has been later, we shall inspire you with the sites of Dublin's fair City.
Highlights will include O'Connell Street, the Ha'Penny bridge, the Temple Bar, Molly Malone statue, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Christchurch Cathedral, Trinity College and of course time to enjoy some shopping on Grafton Street - home to all our finest traditional luxury stores.
Return To Cruise Ship
We structure each tour to make sure you are back on board in ample time for departure. The service ends back at the dockside after approximately 8 hours on tour. If the boat is leaving earlier we will amend the itinerary as necessary.
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This tour operates from Dublin/Dun Laoghaire Port Cruise Terminal on dates when cruise ships are visiting Dublin. The tour allows you to see the highlights of Dublin City, and also visit Glendalough and the Wicklow Mountains.
You will be collected in style by a luxury coach from the Dublin Cruise Ship Terminal. Your guide will begin the day with a panoramic tour of Dublin City, pointing out highlights such as Trinity College, O'Connell Street, the GPO, Molly Malone, River Liffey, Ha'Penny Bridge, Christchurch Cathedral, and St Patrick's Cathedral.
You shall then continue south of Dublin to the nearby Wicklow Mountains. Here you shall visit Glendalough - which means the valley of two lakes. The scenery in the Wicklow Mountains has been made famous by movies such as Braveheart and P.S. I Love You.
At Glendalough you will be spellbound by the scenery of this enchanting place, and will also have the chance to visit the monastery, and marvel at its round tower and of course its famous cross founded by St Kevin.
This is truly one of the most historic sites in Ireland and the most popular place to see for people visiting Dublin.
Why Choose this Tour
- See all of the highlights in one day
- Stress-Free Planning – All the details are handled, so you can relax and fully enjoy the experience
- Visit Ireland's most famous bucket list Tour
- Ireland's most experienced drivers and guides, highly trained and proudly patriotic
- Ireland's most luxurious fleet
- Free 4G unlimited WiFi & USB ports
Additional Info
***Dun Laoghaire arrivals
If your ship is at anchor in Dun Laoghaire the tour will depart 30 mins after the first tender arrives dockside. As you will need to come into the port by tender, you will need to be on one of the first tenders to make the tour.
**Meeting with your Tour Guide
When you depart the Ship, turn to the right, and your guide will be waiting for you near the pedestrian exit gate with a sign. Please leave the ship immediately to meet your guide!
**PLEASE NOTE: If for operational reasons your ship is diverted to another terminal, we will of course meet you there instead
**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.
**Food & Drink Not Included
Cost of lunch and drinks not included in tour price.
**Should I tip?
Gratuities are not required. However we think the drivers and guides put a lot of passion and time into their craft, so if you enjoyed your experience, please do tip your driver and guide appropriately – it is truly appreciated.
**When to Book?
Book as soon as possible to guarantee availability, especially during public holidays and festivities.
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