Wicklow Mountains Private Day Tour including Glendalough

Wicklow Mountains Private Day Tour including Glendalough

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Leave the busy streets of Dublin city behind and discover the stunning beauty of Wicklow Mountains National Park. You will encounter glacial lakes, valleys and waterfalls along the mountain passes before arriving at Glendalough on your 6 hour private tour

Highlights

Experience the awe inspiring beauty of Glendalough a 6th century Monastic settlement in the heart of Wicklow National Park
Learn about the Guinness family estate
See the backdrop to the 'Vikings' series and movies like Braveheart and PS I love you
Take a guided one hour hike in Glendalough to truly immerse yourself in your surroundings
Lunch in a traditional Irish Pub where you can try beef and guiness stew among other local dishes

Description

Discover why Wicklow is known as the 'Garden of Ireland' on your small group private tour, After your chosen Dublin city pick up, explore the South Dublin Coastline passing through towns such as Dun Laoghire, Sandycove, and Dalkey. Relax with a morning coffee in Avoca handweavers, the oldest wool mill in Ireland, where you can shop for high quality Irish handcrafts before heading into the heart of the Wicklow Mountains National Park. Explore remote mountain passes with spectacular views of glacial lakes and infinite shades of green. Breath in the crisp mountain air with a short guided walk at the Sally Gap with stunning views of Lough Tay and the Guiness Family estate. This area is so unique and spectacular that it was chosen as the backdrop to the 'Vikings' series and movies like 'Braveheart'. After a break for lunch at a traditional Irish pub where you can taste the local specialities, it's back on the road to Glendalough. An enchanting 6th century monastic settlement complete with round tower, the jewel of the National Park. Marvel at the history of the hermit priest St Kevin and the enchanting settlement at Glendalough. Hike from the lower lake to the upper lake and discover one of the 'off the beaten track' mountain trails which provide stunning views of the Glacial valley. Then it's time take an alternate route through the National Park on your return to Dublin city center and your chosen destination.

Includes

Pickup and drop-off from your chosen Dublin hotel Pickup from Dublin Port for cruise liners Transportation in air conditioned minivan (max 7 passengers) Local Irish Guide

Important Information

This is a suggested Itinerary. It's always important to bring comfortable walking shoes and the all important light rain jacket in Ireland. There are many other points of interest in the 'Garden county' such as Powerscourt waterfall and Glenmalure. The beauty of the small group private tour is that it can be more customised to include other items on your personal agenda. Get in touch for details.