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€85.00Celtic Boyne Valley & Ancient Sites: Day Tour from Dublin
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(2 verified reviews)•Operator: Irish Day Tours
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Starting Time8:00 AM
Duration11 h
Arrive before10 min
Smartphone Tickets
Instant Ticket Delivery
Free Wi-Fi
Best Times to VisitMorning
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About
Take this tour to explore the historically significant Boyne Valley in Meath County, long home to ancient high monarchs, on this Celtic trip through Ireland’s ancestral territories.
Next, visit to the Hill of Tara, a holy location and the former home of the high monarchs of ancient Ireland. Discover the well-known Coronation Stone and An Forradh monument.
After that, take a tour of Trim fortress, the biggest Anglo-Norman fortress in Ireland with a past that dates back to the thirteenth century. Discover Trim’s vast gardens and 3-story massive keep and take amazing pictures of Trim.
Next, go to Loughcrew, the location of Neolithic passage tombs with complete rock art covering the inside walls that date back more than 5,000 years. After the visit, have lunch at a nearby restaurant serving up local fare.
Lastly, visit the ruins of Fore Distillery Abbey, the site of Saint Fechin’s founding of a Christian monastery in the 7th century.
What's Included
- Entry to Loughcrew
- Entry to the Hill of Tara
- Entry to Fore Abbey
- Driver/guide
- Roundtrip transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- WiFi
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Entry to Trim Castle
Must Know
- Good footwear and warm clothing is recommended on this tour
- Please bring a valid ID
Good to Know
Itinerary
- 08:00: depart from Dublin
- 08:40: arrive at Hill of Tara
- 10:20: reach Trim Castle
- 12:20: visit Loughcrew
- 14:00 see Fore Distillery
- 15:00: explore Fore Abbey
- 18:15: return to Dublin
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Umbrella and rain protection gear
- Warm clothes
- Snacks
- Camera
- Fully-charged phone
Know before you go
- Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time
- Breaks will be taken at service stations in road, where you can buy food and use the toilet facilities
Instructions
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Before you buy
Children under 5 can join for free, please select a free ticket for them.
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On-site usage
- Show your smartphone ticket at the meeting point: Molly Molone Statue, Suffolk St, D02 KX03, Dublin
- The tour leaves at 08:00. Make sure to be at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before departure!
3
After your visit
- Irish Day Tours offers a free app for iOS and Android (available in English, French, German, Spanish & Italian)
- You will be back in Dublin at around 18:00
- Breaks will be taken at service stations on road, where you can buy food and use the toilet facilities
Meeting Point
Get There
Castle St, Trim
C15 HN90
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