From Dublin: Best of Wicklow Private Tour

Name: From Dublin: Best of Wicklow Private Tour
Address: Ireland

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Explore the Wicklow Mountains and Glendalough on a day trip from Dublin. Visit Powerscourt House and Gardens, Guinness Lake, and the Glendalough Monastic Site.

Highlights

Marvel at the stunning scenery of the Wicklow Mountains and Glendalough
Visit the beautiful Powerscourt House and Gardens
See the beautiful Guinness Lake and the Glendalough Monastic Site
Enjoy the views of the lush green landscapes and quaint narrow roads

Description

County Wicklow is known as the Garden of Ireland and you will see why on our private day tour. The rolling hills, lakes, mountains and sheep dotted through the lush green valleys live up to its nickname. Glendalough, which means, 'valley of the two lakes' is at the heart of the Wicklow mountains has a hiking path with views of the lakes, waterfall, Wicklow National Park, deer, sheep and the medieval monastery founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century. Guinness Lake or Lough Tay is 30 mins is a short drive from Glendalough. It has a black texture at the bottom of the water and a sandy beach on one shore making it appear as a giant pint of Guinness. These amazing views were witnessed in the tv show called Vikings as the lake and beach were used for the set of the fictional village of Kattegad. P.S. I Love You was filmed just minutes away. In a scene in the movie Hilary Swank and Gerard Butler had their first kiss on a bridge with a beautiful emerald green background from County Wicklow. Powerscourt Gardens were rated number 3 in the world by National Geographic. Powerscourt House is a Georgian Mansion was home to the Wingfield family, their descendants still run the House and Gardens today. Visit and Sheep farm and enjoy meeting the local farmer. Through his whistle technique and trained used of language with his sheepdog. This skilled Sheppard will bring you on to his farm and show you his tips, tricks and talents by directing his sheep across the farm using his trained dogs for a private Sheep Dog Demonstration. Listen to the farmer tell the history of farming in the local area while getting up close and petting the sheepdogs, puppies and lambs. Sheep dog demonstration €80 per group.