| DAY TOURS FROM DUBLIN Dublin Ireland sightseeing. Descriptions and pricing below Dublin City Tour Wicklow Mts, Valleys & Lakes Tour Dublin Bay & Castle Tour Newgrange Tour Grand Wicklow EVENING TOURS Dublin Literary Pub Tour Storytelling and traditional music ![]() |
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Dublin: TOURS FROM DUBLIN Cork, Blarney Castle and the Queenstown Story Cork, Blarney Castle, The Queenstown Story, Killarney and The Ring of Kerry Cork, Blarney Castle, The Ring of Kerry, and the Dingle Peninsula Cork, Blarney Castle, The Ring of Kerry and the Cliffs of Moher* Cork, Blarney, Ring of Kerry, Dingle Peninsula, Cliffs of Moher* & Galway Bay - The Great Southern & Western Coast The Grand Atlantic Tour Connemara and Galway Bay The Ring of Kerry from Dublin The Cliffs of Moher*, Burren and Galway Bay The West Coast Explorer (including Galway Bay) The Cliffs of Moher*, Connemara and Aran Islands The Wicklow Mountaineer, Ballykissangel (Avoca) and Glendalough The Giant's Causeway Glens of Antrim and Wild Atlantic Coast The Aran Islands in Galway Bay TOURS FROM LIMERICK./SHANNON *
The Cliffs of Moher*, Bunratty Castle, Burren & Galway Bay The West Coast Explorer * No visits to Cliffs of Moher on Sundays. EVENING TOURS IRISH NIGHT (CEILI) SHANNON MEDIEVAL BANQUET Please note that these tours require a minimum purchase of $200. We can prebook your Dublin hotel the night before the tour. See below. Dublin Sightseeing Options:All tours have stops en route for photography, shopping etc. ![]() BONUS WITH ALL NEW BOOKINGS: A free Heritage Island pass with discount admissions for 130 of the leading visitor attractions, theatres, festivals, crafts and lifestyle centres including household names such as Trinity College, the Abbey Theatre, Guinness Storehouse, Cork Opera House, Blarney Castle, Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience and the Ulster American Folk Park. Nearly all of the 130 centres offer the user a discount off the admission price, with the majority being 2 for 1 admission. This gives the user up to 400 of potential savings. Added bonus: For Limerick departures: Shannon Region Discount vouchers for over 50 attractions and activities including: 25% off admission to Atlantic Edge, Cliffs of Moher 2 for 1 Admission to Adare Heritage Centre 10% off Admission to Doolin Caves, golf discounts, horse riding discounts, and much more! DUBLIN HOP ON HOP OFF CITY TOUR Continuous bus tour around Dublin, perfect for first timers to acquaint visitors with the top attractions. Get off anywhere you like, and rejoin anywhere during the day. With 25 stops at Dublins top visitor attractions and discounts off the admission of many of them (on receipt of your ticket) there is no better way to enjoy this City. Your tour route includes Guinness Storehouse, Smithfield, Dublinia, Dublin Castle, The National Gallery and St Patricks Cathedral and many more. Valid for 24 hours. Daily all year. Departs from: Stop 1, 14 Upper OConnell Street (Outside Dublin Tourism) First Tour: 09.30am Daily Tour Duration: 90 minutes Return Time : 16.30 (17.30 during summer season please check times of final departures with your driver). FULL DAY TOUR - NEWGRANGE
TOUR & BOYNE VALLEY DRIVE VISITING THE BURIAL CHAMBER AT BRU NA
BOINNE Experience one of our most important and historic locations, the
Boyne Valley. As part of your experience your guide will lead you into the
actual tombs of Newgrange (3000B.C.). This burial site is not only the oldest
and largest Neolithic burial chamber in Europe but predates the Egyptian
pyramids! This tour will follow a trail back to Dublin via the Boyne Valley,
site of the famous Battle of the Boyne. Tour Departs From: Desk 1, Dublin
Tourism Centre, Suffolk Street Departure Time: 10.00 Mon/Tue/Fri/Sat only *
Passengers for this tour must check-in at Desk 1, 20 mins prior to departure.
Tour Duration: 7 Hours Return Time: 17.00 Operates: Mon/Tue/Fri/Sat (April 10th
- October 30th. Excluding October 29th).
HALF DAY TOUR - THE DUBLIN BAY & CASTLE
TOUR-VISITING MALAHIDE CASTLE Wander through the
beautiful estate of Malahide Castle and absorb the fresh sea breeze and
breathtaking views of Dublin Bay. Your visit to Malahide Castle includes a
guided tour with time to wander around the craft shops and castle grounds,
which span some 250 acres. The trail back to Dublin includes a 10 minute stop
at Howth summit for breathtaking views of the Bay. Tour Departs From: Outside
Dublin Tourism, 14 Upper OConnell Street Departure Time: 10.15 &
14.00 Daily* Tour Duration: 3.30 Hours Return Time: 13.30 & 17.45 approx.
*No Tours: March 17th; October 29th; December 19th - 26th incl. * DAILY: March
3rd - November 11th incl. * WEEKENDS ONLY: November 17th to March 1st Tour .
FULL DAY TOUR - WICKLOW
Beautiful countryside, local villages and people, and a wealth of
history and folklore! Departing daily this tour will take the scenic route out
of Dublin through the Wicklow Gap and the Blessington Lakes, including a photo
stop en route. The tour continues to the pretty village of Avoca, with time to
enjoy the Avoca Handweavers and its craft shop, reputed to be the oldest
weaving mill in Ireland. Then on to the highlight of the tour, Glendalough
glen of the two lakes a truly spellbinding place, home to the
impressive 10th century Round Tower. *Lunch not included Tour Departs From:
Outside Dublin Tourism, 14 Upper OConnell Street Departure Time: 10.00
Sundays Only Tour Duration: 7 Hours Return Time: 17.45 approx. (Apr Oct)
Evening Tours DUBLIN LITERARY PUB TOUR: Join a colorful group of actors as they depict the lives of writers and poets of long ago, visiting pubs and reciting their works. Dublin is the world's most famous drinking city, and that of course is all down to the unique atmosphere and endless variety of it's countless pubs. Explore the capital city of Dublin on a literary pub tour which gets you acquainted with some of the city's more than 1,000 pubs. You are then free to spend your time exploring the Dublin of writers, poets and madmen on your own. Daily, all year. Walking tour. Transportation not included. Storytelling, dinner and traditional music in a
candelit Dublin pubThe scene is set in one of Dublin's oldest pubs, within walking distance of Temple Bar, along the quays. As early as the 1600's, it was a popular haunt. The Seanchi, the Irish word for storyteller, entertains with oral tales of fairies, Celtic warriors and legendary deed-doing, which seem to be long forgotten, yet their stories still survive even today. Tales are presented by Johnny Daly.and songs sung and everyone is made to feel welcome. With turf fire glowing a perfect setting in which to take you back through the romantic mists of time. We will share, music, and song, storytelling, and moving ballads. History comes alive tonight! This includes a three course traditional Irish candlelit dinner with tea and coffee and the evening of folklore. Dates and Time The Evening takes place from 7 pm till 10 pm every night (except Monday), May to November 2009.
Tours by Train and Bus from Dublin: Check in: Our Staff wear Bright Yellow Jackets at Dublin Station Check-Ins DUBLIN CHECK IN TIME IS 20 MINUTES BEFORE DEPARTURE * All travel by rail and coach from appropriate Dublin station; * Reserved seats on trains; * Local tours as appropriate; * Information Pack including itinerary; * Qualified Driver/Guide on coaches. Host on trains. There are no porters at train stations. Please pack light. ACCOMMMODATIONS ON OVERNIGHT TOURS ARE ARE B&B'S AND GUESTHOUSE. HOTELS MAY BE AVAILABLE ON SOME TOURS AT ADDED COST. THE FOLLOWING TOURS OPERATE DAILY, EXCEPT SUNDAY. SUNDAY IS STILL A DAY TO REST IN IRELAND! Half Day Tour The
Wicklow Mountaineer, Ballykissangel (Avoca) and
Glendalough Tour By Train-A lovely HALF-DAY TOUR into the Wicklow
Mountains to visit Ireland's most famous village, Avoca, otherwise known as
"Ballykissangel" situated in the beautiful Vale of Avoca and also the
magnificent Glendalough (valley of the two lakes) with new 12.00 noon
departure. We head due south along the coast enjoying the magnificent seascapes
for much of the way as far as Wicklow town, where we swing inland to the
mountains and experience the "Garden of Ireland" at its best. On
arrival at Arklow we join our coach for a journey through the Vale of Avoca,
taking in the lovely village of Avoca, or Ballykissangel, where we can visit
the Avoca hand weavers (see the weavers at work). Plenty of time for a pint in
Fitzgeralds Bar. We continue on to visit the ancient monastic settlement at
stunning Glendalough. We return by train to Dublin Connolly station at approx.
6.30pm. Departs Daily (Monday - Saturday) Barack Obama Ancestral Tour (including The Rock of Cashel) Tour DH14 - Extended Half Day Tour To celebrate the inauguration of President Obama we are delighted to create a tour to counties Offaly and Tipperary and the village of Moneygall where his ancestors hailed from, we also visit the famous and historic Rock of Cashel The Rock of Cashel. ITINERARY Check in Dublin Heuston Station (customer service desk) for 11.00a.m. departure to Thurles, Co. Tipperary, where we join our coach to the village of Moneygall, Co. Offaly and our lunch stop at Hayess Pub we then explore the beautiful Tipperary countryside en route to the magnificent Rock of Cashel (admission included). We return by express train to Dublin Heuston arriving at 18.20. - Departs Daily (Monday - Saturday) March to October inclusive. Day Tour - The Ring
of Kerry An all day tour offering a unique opportunity to experience
the world renowned Ring of Kerry, with its overwhelming mountains and
seascapes. ITINERARY Check in Dublin Heuston station (Customer Service Desk)
07.00 for InterCity train to Mallow County Cork (breakfast available). Here we
transfer to Killarney and thence our tour of the Ring of Kerry. We have a
wonderful day viewing some of Irelands most spectacular scenery,
including Dingle Bay. We also see the Macgillicuddy Reeks, Ireland's highest
mountain Carrantuohill, Moll's Gap, Ladies View and the world famous Lakes of
Killarney. We return to Killarney for train departure to Mallow, where we join
our Dublin bound express (light meals available). Arrival in Heuston is at
21:15. Departs Daily (Monday - Saturday) Day Tour
- Day Tour The Cliffs of Moher, Burren and Galway Bay A day trip to
Ireland's rugged and unique mid-western coast, through Limerick on the mighty
River Shannon and on then to the imposing Bunratty Castle with its lovely folk
park. The stunning Cliffs of Moher, the Burren and Galway Bay. A flavour of
Galway City concludes the tour before our return to Dublin. Check in Dublin
Heuston station (Customer Service Desk) 07.00 for InterCity train to Limerick
(breakfast available). We join our coach at Limerick, have a short tour of the
treaty city and setting for "Angela's Ashes". We head north to
Bunratty Castle and Folk Village (admission included), then to a Doolin Pub for
our lunch stop and on to the majestic Cliffs of Moher on the wild Atlantic
coast. We enter the unique lunar landscape of the Burren, rounding Black Head
before heading along the shores of Galway Bay to Galway the city of the tribes
where we join our Dublin bound train (light meals available) arriving in
Heuston at 21.15. The drive from the Cliffs of Moher to Galway city is regarded
by the AA Automobile Association as one of the top 10 coastal drives in Europe.
Departs Daily (Monday - Saturday) Day Tour Connemara and Galway Bay An enchanting day tour to the glorious West of Ireland where John Ford filmed "The Quiet Man". We arrive through Galway (the City of the Tribes), see Clifden (the Capital of Connemara) Kylemore Abbey and explore Connemara which means "inlets of the sea". ITINERARY Check in Dublin Heuston Station (Customer Service Desk) 07.10 for InterCity train to Galway (light breakfast available). On arrival in Galway we transfer to our waiting coach and strike out into the magnificent scenery of this region known as Connemara. Our lunch stop is at O'Dowd's seafood bar overlooking Roundstone Harbour on the Atlantic coast. After which we visit the Coral Beach en route to Clifden (capital of Connemara) and the breathtaking Sky Road drive. Time for shopping at stunning Kylemore Abbey* Visitor Centre. We continue on through the mountains and valleys returning to Galway for our return InterCity train (light meals available) to Dublin Heuston arriving at 21.15. (* reduced admission rate to Abbey itself) On certain days this tour will call at the village of Leenane on Killary Harbour instead of Roundstone, The Coral Beach, The Sky Road and lunch stop will be at Kylemore Abbey or Clifden. Departs Daily (Monday - Saturday). Day Tour The Aran Islands in Galway Bay A unique opportunity to visit Inishmore the largest of the legendary Aran Islands facing the wild Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of Galway Bay. (flights, admissions, transfers /tours included) Aran Islands KEY: Train Coach Plane ITINERARY Check in Dublin Heuston Station( Customer Service Desk) for 7.10 departure of Intercity train to Galway.( Breakfast available Mon-Fri ). We transfer by road to Connemara Airport for *flight to Inishmore where we join our tour of the Island with time for lunch at Kilronan before our visit to the magnificent ancient fort Dún Aengus with its sheer cliffs and dramatic seascapes. Return flight and transfer back to Galway City with time for exploring and shopping before our return train to Dublin Heuston arriving at 20.50.(Light meals and full bar available) * should weather conditions be such as to curtail flights you will be taken on an alternative tour to Connemara and refunded the difference. Departs Daily (Monday - Saturday) One Day Tour The
Giant's CausewayGlens of Antrim and Wild Atlantic Coast
Tour A fascinating day out to the famed Antrim coast with its spectacular seascapes taking in the Giant's Causeway, and Dunluce Castle. Rail travel Dublin - Belfast - Dublin by "Enterprise Express" (all admissions, transfers /tours included) ITINERARY Check in Dublin Connolly station 07:15 (Gate for Platform 4) for Enterprise Service (light breakfast available). At Belfast we join our tour and head to the famous Antrim Coast Road crossing the lovely Glens of Antrim en route to Ballycastle and the Carrick-a-rede rope bridge (April - September only). Glimpse the Scottish coast on a clear day. We continue to the stunning Giant's Causeway next, seeing Dunluce Castle (photo stop only). . We return to Belfast and our train to Dublin arriving at Connolly station at 20:15 (8.15pm). Please note Sterling (British) Currency is required in Northern Ireland Departs Daily (Monday - Saturday) In January/February and November/December, we depart on Saturdays only. 1 Day Cork, Blarney Castle and the Queenstown Story in Cobh A highly enjoyable trip to Ireland's Southern capital, Cork, visiting the world renowned Blarney Stone and the Queenstown Story at Cobh, on Cork Harbour, famous as the Titanic's last port of call (all admissions and transfers / tours included). ITINERARY Check in Dublin Heuston Station( Customer Service Desk) for 7.00 departure of Intercity train to Cork( breakfast available ). On arrival in Cork we transfer by road to Blarney Castle where we kiss the famous stone and thus acquire the gift of eternal eloquence. Time for shopping and lunch at Blarney Village before returning to Cork and a short city tour. We have a scenic journey alongside Cork Harbour to Cobh (pronounced Cove) where the "Queenstown Story" Heritage Centre is located in the beautifully restored Victorian railway station and transatlantic terminal. Embarkation point for generations of Irish emigrants to the new worlds from famine times to recent years. Return to Cork for departure on InterCity service to Dublin (light meals available). Arrival at Dublin Heuston Station is at 20.15 hrs. (8.15pm). Departs Daily (Monday - Saturday) Two Day Tour
Cork, Blarney Castle, The Queenstown Story, Killarney and The Ring of
KerryA two day tour to the South and South West of Ireland taking in Cork, Blarney Castle, The Queenstown Story at Cobh, overnighting in Killarney and touring the world renowned Ring of Kerry - (all admissions, transfers, tours included) ITINERARY Day 1 Check in Dublin Heuston at 07:00 (Customer Service Desk) for InterCity train (breakfast available) to Cork. We transfer to Blarney Castle and kiss the Blarney Stone. After time for lunch and shopping we have a short city tour of Cork and then visit Cobh Heritage Centre home of the "Queenstown Story". We travel back to Cork station for train to Killarney where we are transferred to our comfortable Bed and Breakfast accommodation (with en-suite facilities). Evening free. Day 2 10.00am we embark on the famous Ring of Kerry tour which is a largely coastal drive around the Iveragh Peninsula, on one side of which is Dingle Bay. Lots of stunning mountain and coastal scenery including the famous Lakes of Killarney. Return train to Dublin departs Killarney 18.50 and arrives Dublin Heuston 22.15. Departs Daily (Monday - Saturday) *Prices are per person sharing ; Single Room Supplement applies Two Day Tour The West Coast Explorer (including Galway
Bay) An opportunity to experience "the Best of the West"
in two days taking in Limerick, Bunratty Castle, the Cliffs of Moher, Galway
Bay and overnighting in Galway City. Next day exploring Connemara including
Clifden and Kylemore Abbey. ITINERARY - Day 1 Check in Dublin Heuston
station (Customer Service Desk) 07:00 fordeparture of InterCity train to
Limerick (breakfast available). We join our coach here for a short tour of
Limerick City and then to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park (admission included).
On to the village of Doolin for O'Connors Pub. Next we visit the stunning
Cliffs of Moher, Black Head, the Burren and Galway Bay overnighting in the
heart of Galway City (3 star hotel accommodation - bed and full Irish
breakfast) Day 2 (see DH04) 10:00am we head into magnificent Connemara
where John Ford filmed "The Quiet Man" in 1951, taking in
Clifden, Kylemore Abbey (reduced admission rate applies to Abbey itself),
Leenane and Killary Harbour or Roundstone, the Coral Beach and the Sky Road.
See lots of breathtaking wild Atlantic coastline. We return to Galway for our
return InterCity train to Dublin Heuston arriving at 20.55. Departs Daily
(Monday - Saturday) Prices are per person sharing - single room supplement
applies - 3 Day Tour The Cliffs of Moher, Connemara and Aran Islands
Experience the delights of Galway Bay surrounded by the Burren
region and the Cliffs of Moher, facing spectacular Connemara across the water
with the Aran Islands lying at the mouth of this world famous inlet. Staying in
a three star hotel in the heart of vibrant & Cultural Galway City (the City
of the Tribes). Aran Islands KEY: Train Coach Plane ITINERARY DAY 1 Check in
Dublin Heuston station (Customer Service Desk) 07.00 for departure of InterCity
train to Limerick (breakfast available). See Tour DH 07 for details. ITINERARY
DAY 2 10.30a.m. transfer to Connemara Airport for flight to Innismor where we
join our tour of the islands, time for lunch at Kilronan before our vist to the
magnificent ancient fort Dún Aengus. Return flight and transfer back to
Galway city late afternoon. Overnight as before. ITINERARY - DAY 3 10:00am we
head into magnificent Connemara where John Ford filmed "The Quiet
Man" in 1951, taking in Clifden, Kylemore Abbey (reduced admission rate
applies to Abbey itself), Leenane and Killary Harbour or Roundstone, the Coral
Beach and the Sky Road. See lots of breathtaking wild Atlantic coastline. We
return to Galway for our return InterCity train to Dublin Heuston arriving at
20.55. (light meals and full bar available) Prices are per person sharing -
single room supplement applies Departs Daily (Monday - Saturday)Three Day Tour Cork, Blarney Castle, The Ring of Kerry, and the Dingle Peninsula A three day tour to the South and South West of Ireland taking in Cork, Blarney Castle, The Queenstown Story and then based in Killarney, touring the Ring of Kerry and the Dingle Peninsula. Traditional Thatched Cottage ITINERARY Day 1 Check in Dublin Heuston at 07:00 (Customer Service Desk) for InterCity train (breakfast available) to Cork. We transfer by road to Blarney Castle and kiss the famous stone. After time for lunch and shopping, and a flavour of Cork City we visit Cobh Heritage Centre home of the "Queenstown Story" We depart Cork by train to Killarney where we are transfered to our comfortable Bed & Breakfast accommodation with en-suite facilities. We are based here for two nights. Day 2 10:00 we embark on the famous Ring of Kerry tour which is a largely coastal drive around the Iveragh Peninsula - lots of stunning mountain and coastal scenery, including the famous Lakes of Killarney. Day 3 10:00 we tour the Dingle Peninsula made famous as the location for the movie "Ryan's Daughter". We return by train from Killarney at 18.50 arriving in Dublin Heuston 22.15. Departs Daily (Monday - Saturday) . Prices are per person sharing. Single Room Supplement applies These tours do NOT operate every day of the week: 3 Day Cork, Blarney Castle, The Ring of Kerry
and the Cliffs of Moher ITINERARY Day 1 Check in Dublin Heuston Station( Customer Service Desk) for 7.00 departure of Intercity train ( breakfast available ) to Cork. We transfer by road to Blarney Castle and kiss the famous stone. After time for lunch and shopping, and a flavour of Cork City we visit Cobh Heritage Centre home of the "Queenstown Story" We depart Cork by train to Killarney where we are transfered to our comfortable Bed & Breakfast accommodation with en-suite facilities. We are based here for two nights.Day 2 10:00 we embark on the famous Ring of Kerry tour which is a largely coastal drive around the Iveragh Peninsula - lots of stunning mountain and coastal scenery, including the famous Lakes of Killarney. Day 3 07:30 transfer from Killarney to Limerick to join DH06 visit Bunratty Castle, Cliffs of Moher, traditional pub at Doolin, Galway Bay, return to Dublin Heuston by InterCity train arriving at 20.50. Departs Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sat * Prices are per person sharing Single Room Supplement applies per person
Four Day The Great Southern & Western Coast Cork, Blarney, Ring of Kerry, Dingle Peninsula, Cliffs of Moher & Galway Bay ITINERARY Day 1 Check in Dublin Heuston Station( Customer Service Desk) for 7.00 departure of Intercity train ( breakfast available ) to Cork. We visit Blarney Castle, The Queenstown Story at Cobh, then train to Killarney for three nights B & B with en-suite facilities. Day 2 10.00 depart Killarney on Ring of Kerry tour, overnight in Killarney. Day 3 10.00 we tour the Dingle Peninsula made famous as the location for the movie "Ryan's Daughter" overnight in Killarney. Day 4 07.30 depart Killarney to Limerick, to join DH06 visit Bunratty Castle, Cliffs of Moher, O'Connors Pub at Doolin, Galway Bay return to Dublin Heuston by train from Galway arrival 20.55. Depart Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday, Friday & Saturday Price is per person sharing Single Room Supplement applies* Four Day Tour The Grand Atlantic Tour A
truly unique opportunity to visit our great Southern and Western coastal
regions, with fabulous seascapes and mountain scenery and visits to Ireland's
premier tourist locations such as Cork, Cobh, Blarney Castle, Ring of Kerry,
Bunratty Castle, Cliffs of Moher, Galway Bay and Connemara. Bunratty Castle
ITINERARY Day 1 Check in Dublin Heuston Station( Customer Service Desk)
for 7.00 departure of Intercity train (breakfast available) to Cork. We visit
Blarney Castle, The Queenstown Story at Cobh, then train to Killarney for two
nights B & B with en-suite facilities. Day 2 10.00 depart Killarney
on Ring of Kerry tour, overnight in Killarney. Day 3 07.30 transfer from
Killarney to Limerick, to join O7 visit Bunratty Castle, Cliffs of Moher,
O'Connors Pub at Doolin, Galway Bay, overnight Galway City in 3 star Hotel.
Day 4 10.00 depart Galway for tour of Connemara, including Kylemore
Abbey after which we depart Galway by train, arriving Dublin Heuston 20.55.
(See tours03 & 07 for further details) Depart Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday,
Thursday & Saturday. Single Room Supplement applies 2009
Sunday Bus Tours from Dublin Sunday is still a day of rest in Ireland, but we have two tours that operate on summer Sundays from the bus station in Dublin: The Boyne Valley is Irelands "Valley of the Kings". Visit the new Brú na Boinne Visitor Centre which allows you to explore the history and monuments of one of the most historic areas in Ireland, which is one of UNESCO's World Heritage sites, ranking with such as the Great Wall of China, Yellowstone National Park and the Taj Mahal. Newgrange, the most impressive of all Neolithic tombs in Europe, is the highlight of the Boyne Valley experience. Over 5000 years old, it is older than Stonehenge by about 1000 years and the Egyptian Pyramids by near 500 years. We can offer you the opportunity of going inside the tomb and experiencing the winter solstice event that Newgrange is most famous for and to learn something of the rituals associated with burials there. This is a totally unforgettable experience and is included in every tour. The tour will visit other attractions in the Boyne Valley area, including the historic Hill of Tara and town of Trim
Powerscourt Gardens An unforgettable tour which takes you along the south coast of Dublin and on to Powerscourt Gardens, situated in the foothills of the Dublin Mountains. Powerscourt Gardens were begun in the 1740s and stretch out over 45 acres including a blend of formal gardens, sweeping terraces, statuary and ornamental lakes, walled gardens and over 200 variations of trees and shrubs. Powerscourt has been described as One of Europe's Greatest Gardens and One of Ireland's Greatest Treasures. The tour includes entry into the gardens for one of the mapped walks and a short time for the Powerscourt shops and tearooms. A wonderful experience. Travelling onwards through the picturesque countryside of Roundwood and Laragh, to another highlight of our tour Glendalough. The Celtic Monastic System derived from the early monasteries of Egypt, and Glendalough was one of the oldest and most important of the early Irish monasteries. Situated in an idyllic valley with two lakes, hence the name. Founded by St Kevin in the 6th century, it has a High Tower which is one of the most famous images of Ireland, that was used by the monks to store and protect precious manuscripts and artefacts, and also some of the finest architecture of the early church. It is one of the best experiences on a day trip out of the city. The tour includes entry into the Glendalough Visitors Centre for a slide show of monastic Ireland, and a guided tour of the monastic settlement by the official guides of Ireland's Heritage Services. The Centre has an excellent exhibition also included in the tour. The tour returns to Dublin through the renowned Wicklow Mountains, the rugged Wicklow Gap and the Blessington Lake.
5 Day Taste of Ireland - Dublin, Cork, Killarney, Shannon by Coach includes most meals! Departs Mondays, Fridays, other days from Dublin. See itinerary and departure dates for the 5 day tour here: |
Shannon
Options Tour LC06 - Day Tour The
Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty Castle, Burren & Galway
Bayy A day trip to Ireland's rugged and unique mid western coast
with pick up available at Limerick Station at 9.15am OR Bunratty Castle at
9.45am. BUNRATTY CASTLE Train Coach ITINERARY - this journey is all by touring
coach (bus) 09.30a.m. check in Limerick (Colbert) Railway Station with
Railtours Ireland Host with bright yellow jacket in station concourse. We have
a short tour of Limerick City, and head north to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
(admission included). For Customers joining tour at Bunratty, check in is at
admission's desk Bunratty Castle at 10.00a.m with Railtours Ireland Host with
bright yellow jacket. (Admission to Castle & Folk Park included). After a
tour of Bunratty Castle and time to explore the Folk Park we continue on to the
Atlantic Coast and O'Connor's Traditional Irish Pub in Doolin for our lunch
stop (lunch not included). Next we visit the majestic Cliffs of Moher. The next
part of the tour is said to be the part of one of the top ten coastal drives
in Europe. We enter the unique lunar landscape of the Burren, rounding
Blackhead before heading along the shores of Galway Bay to Galway the city of
the tribes. We depart Galway 18.30 hrs for a direct run back to Bunratty
arriving at 19.45 hrs approx. and Limerick Station arriving at 20.15 hrs. Daily
(Monday - Saturday / Not Sunday)Evening tours SHANNON MEDIEVAL BANQUET in a castle near Shannon A night like no other! Built in 1460, Bunratty Castle stands impressively on the edge of Ratty River protected by a moat. Visitors are welcomed by servers and entertainers in 15th century dress. Guests reach the Castle after a short atmospheric walk through Bunratty Folk Park to the castle gate where a kilted piper plays a tune of welcome. You'll be transformed back in time as you sip the traditional mead in the great banquet hall, resplendent with tapestries and furniture of the 16th Century, and don bibs to eat authentic recipes with your fingers! Bench seating, candle-light and long oak tables reflect the Banqueting style of the medieval era..You'll delight in the beautiful music. The entertainment programme afterwards takes the form of a selection of Irish medieval and traditional songs and instrumental music by 11 Entertainers. There are three banquet locations: Bunratty (nearest Shannon and the most popular) which has Two sittings nightly at 5.30pm and 8.45pm.. Knappogue (near Shannon) and Dunguaire in Co. Galway. Bunratty is open all year. Others are closed from Nov.- Mar. TRADITIONAL IRISH NIGHT (CEILI) at Bunratty Folk Park This reconstructed medieval barn in Bunratty houses an Irish barn dance evening. Sit at long pine tables drinking jugs of red wine. Traditional Irish Stew, boiled potatoes, and Irish Soda bread are served. Top the meal off with apple pie and cream along with some Irish tea. You'll stamp your feet and clap your hands to the beat of country-style entertainment with tin whistles, flutes, fiddles, spoons, and accordions. One sitting daily at 7.00p.m. (April to October subject to demand)
Dublin Hotel Bookings We are delighted to be able to facilitate our customers with a selection of three star hotels located on or very near Dublin's new 'Luas' tramlink that now runs between Connolly and Heuston stations. Trams take approximately 15 minutes to travel between these stations. Services start at 05.30 Monday to Friday and 06.30 on Saturdays. Jurys Custom House - walk to Connolly Ashling Hotel
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