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 Day Trips from Dublin
Tour departs from outside Dublin Tourism. The meeting point is easy to locate and your guide will be waiting for you.
Hotel pickup is available from the following hotels
Return Details: Returns to original departure point
Take the scenic route out of Dublin, passing through the Wicklow Gap and Blessington Lakes to lovely Glendalough and the pretty village of Avoca. This scenic day trip is the perfect excursion from Dublin, filled with picture-postcard views of Ireland at its best. The BBC series Ballykissangel was filmed in the lovely village of Avoca, and you will have time to check out the familiar sites such as Fitzgerald's pub and the Post Office. You'll also have time to visit the Avoca Handweavers and craft shop, reputed to be the oldest weaving mill in Ireland. Then it's on to the tour's other highlight, Glendalough, the 'glen of the two lakes'. The ancient monastic settlement of Glendalough is a truly spellbinding place, home to the impressive 10th-century Round Tower. Tour departs from outside Dublin Tourism. The meeting place is easy to locate and your English speaking guide will be waiting for you.
Hotel pickup is available from the following hotels
Departure Time: 9:45 am
Don't miss the chance to take this popular tour of the Boyne Valley, one of Ireland's most important historic locations. You'll get a sense of the ghosts of Ireland's past at the tombs of Newgrange and see some of the country's most famous Celtic crosses at Monasterboice. To help you experience the history of this ancient land, your guide will lead you into the actual tombs of Newgrange (dating from 3000 B.C.), one of the oldest and largest Neolithic burial chambers in Europe. They even predate the Egyptian pyramids. Afterwards, you'll enjoy a relaxed drive through the Boyne Valley to visit Monasterboice, a spellbinding place which is home to some of Ireland's most famous Celtic crosses. This tour is seasonal, operating from April to October only. This popular tour has limited availability, and sells out quickly. Book now to avoid disappointment. Departure Point: Tour departs from the Dublin Tourism Center. The meeting place is easy to locate and your guide will be waiting for you.
Hotel pickup is available from the following hotels
Departure Time: 10 am
Head North on a journey through 1000's of years of fascinating history, dramatic scenery and legendary places to the heart of one of Europe's most off-the-beaten-track regions. Northern and North-western Ireland has so much to offer as one of the most diverse, intriguing and beautiful areas of Western Europe, it will be a tour that you will never forget. The trip is an awesome blend of great scenery, fresh air and outdoor activity, local culture and history and loads of laughs. The small group sizes mean an amazing degree of flexibility, so every trip is different and molded to suit you and your fellow passengers. The small groups also allow you to stay in small out-of-the-way B and B's and hotels, offering a warm friendly welcome and first class accommodation. All rooms have private bathrooms and most come with TV's and Tea and Coffee facilities. Departure Point: Central Dublin
On this tour you will reach areas that are totally remote, stunningly beautiful, rich in history and heritage, away from mainstream tourism and not in any guide book. The trips are informative, visiting some of Ireland's hidden historical treasures, finding out about the rich historical heritage and perfect for those visiting Ireland for the first time. Meet the locals and witness a traditional way of life that still survives today. This is not a bus tour, it is a 4X4 adventure. You will go off the road and explore remote areas of outstanding beauty. Far beyond the reach of mortal tourists. There is loads of space, the seats are soft and comfy and you can open all the windows to let in the fresh air. You will never be without a barbecue and there is tea and coffee on board. Its cool, comfortable and much more fun than travelling in a bus. Departure Point: Central Dublin
If you only have three days to spare, and are looking for a great way to see Ireland, have a great time and enjoy some of the cleanest air in Europe, then take a three day adventure to the West of Ireland. The West and North-West of Ireland contains some of the most stunning and undiscovered areas of the Country. Imagine a land of rugged mountains, spectacular beaches, wild moorland, dark mysterious lakes, hidden villages, rebel castles and thatched cottages. It is the perfect way to get away into the hidden corners Ireland. You will go off road and explore remote areas of outstanding beauty. Far beyond the reach of mortal tourists. There is loads of space, the seats are soft and comfy and you can open all the windows to let in the fresh air. You will never be without a barbecue and there is tea and coffee on board. On this tour you will reach areas that are totally remote, rich in history and heritage, away from mainstream tourism and not in any guide book. The trips are informative, visiting some of Ireland's hidden historical treasures, finding out about the rich historical heritage and perfect for those visiting Ireland for the first time. Meet the locals and witness a traditional way of life that still survives today. Departure Point: Central Dublin
Enjoy a leisurely drive into the heart of Wicklow's scenic countryside on this stimulating day trip from Dublin. You'll delve into Ireland's history at magnificent Powerscourt Estate, visit the ancient monastic settlement of Glendalough and spend time in the charming village of Laragh. You'll be suitably impressed by the magnificent historic house and gardens of Powerscourt Estate. Dating back to the 18th century, Powerscourt's gardens command views over the surrounding countryside, and the house is one of Ireland's finest. Your tour continues into the heart of the Wicklow Mountains to Glendalough. Glendalough is a truly spellbinding place, home to the impressive 10th-century Round Tower. After your guided tour of this beautiful spiritual site, you will have time to enjoy lunch (not included in the tour cost), surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside Ireland has to offer. Before returning to Dublin, you'll visit the traditional Irish village of
Laragh one of the most picturesque villages in Ireland, nestled in the heart of
the Wicklow Mountains
Hotel pickup is available from the following hotels
Departure Time: 10 am
Embark on a guided coach trip from Dublin to Glendalough, one of the most famous and enchanting places in Ireland. Sit back and admire the coastal drive past Dun Laoghaire Harbor, Dalkey and Killiney. Stretch your legs on a city tour of Glendalough including a walk to Upper Lake then marvel at the hidden mountains and barren boglands at Sally's Gap. This full day tour is the perfect introduction for the first time visitor. Departure Point: Central Dublin |
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Newgrange
and Monasterboice Day Trip
Northern
Ireland and the North West Small Group Land Rover Tour: 5 days
South
West of Ireland Small Group Land Rover Tour: 5 days
West
of Ireland Small Group Adventure Land Rover Tour: 3 days
Wicklow
Day Trip
The
Wild Wicklow Tour including Glendalough