Ancient Ireland Full Day Tour to Castles and Tombs from Dublin

 

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Description

Embark on an amazing adventure to see one of Ireland's most ancient regions, the County Meath, where the High Kings of Ireland reigned. Explore passage tombs, Celtic crosses, Hill of Tara and more!

Cancellation Policy

  • Any cancellations made after 08:00 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.

Activity Detail

Inclusion

  • WiFi onboard
  • Admission to Trim Castle
  • Admission to Hill of Tara
  • Admission to Loughcrew Passage Tomb
  • Multilingual app
  • Transportation fee
  • English-speaking guide

Start Timings

  • 08:00

Duration

  • 10 (hrs)

Restrictions

  • If less than 7 participants are booked, the activity may not operate. Please call the activity provider the day before to reconfirm your booking. Your voucher has the necessary contact information listed.

Additional Notes

  • The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
  • The commentary on the app is available in English, French, Spanish, German, and Italian.

Dressing & Items to Bring

  • Walking shoes
  • Comfortable clothing
  • Please bring your student ID if you are availing the student price.
  • Rain gear
  • Headphones (for the commentary on the app)

Schedule

Celtic Boyne Valley Day Tour from Dublin
07:50:00 Check-in at Suffolk Street

Day: Day1
08:00:00 Depart from Dublin

Day: Day1
08:30:00 The Hill of Tara
On a clear day, see a quarter of Ireland's landscape from this point. Getting its name from "Teamhair na Ri" meaning the Sanctuary of the Kings, Tara is the traditional inauguration site of the ancient High Kings and historically the most important site in all of Ireland.
Day: Day1
10:00:00 Trim Castle
Continue on to the amazing Trim Castle and walk through the grounds of this 800-year-old Anglo-Norman castle. You may recognize it from some of the best fight scenes in the film, Braveheart.
Day: Day1
11:50:00 Passage Tombs
Arrive at Loughcrew Passage Tombs where ancient Chieftains are buried. Learn about its history and see up close the still intact rock art and decors on the walls built hundreds of years before the first pyramids.
Day: Day1
Lunch (At Your Own Expense)

Day: Day1
15:00:00 Fore Abbey
Discover the old Benedictine Abbey ruin located in the County Westmeath. Fore Abbey is well-known for its seven wonders such as the water the flows uphill, the tree that won't burn, and more.
Day: Day1
16:00:00 Hill of Uisneach
Visit the spiritual center of Ireland. Hill of Uisneach is considered as one of the most important ancient sites on the island. It's the point where five provinces met and where their Kings would gather and celebrate "festival of fires".
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Return to Dublin

Day: Day1
18:00:00 Tour Ends at Dame Street, Dublin

Day: Day1

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