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Celtic Boyne Valley & Ancient Sites : Day Tour from Dublin

Explore the epic history of Ireland's Ancient East on a captivating guided tour

  1. Start time: 08:00

  2. Duration: 11h

  3. Live guide: English

Registered address: 37 College Green, D02 W599, Dublin, IE
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Included

  • Transportation to and from Dublin
  • Air-conditioned vehicle and USB ports
  • Driver/guide
  • WiFi on board
  • Entry to Loughcrew
  • Entry to the Hill of Tara
  • Entry to Fore Abbey

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Entry to Trim Castle

Meeting point

Suffolk St, D02 KX03, Dublin
  • 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!

Join this tour to explore the ancient tombs at Loughcrew, the historic Hill of Tara, the 7th-century Fore Abbey, and Trim Castle. You'll visit Boyne Valley, a major historical site in Meath County.

Additionally, you'll stop at the Hill of Tara, a sacred place known to be the old home of Ireland's former leaders. Enjoy the captivating views and significant landmarks like the Coronation Stone and An Forradh monument.

Next, you'll head to Trim Castle, the largest Anglo-Norman castle in Ireland. Here, you get the opportunity to explore its sprawling gardens and three-story keep, making sure to take some excellent photos.

Then, your journey leads to Loughcrew, home to Neolithic age tombs displaying interior rock art that's over 5,000 years old. After touring, enjoy some food at a local restaurant.

To conclude, you'll tour Fore Abbey, where Saint Fechin established a Christian monastery in the 7th century. The ruins you'll encounter include Saint Fechin's Church, which dates back to about 900 AD.

Itinerary

  • 8:00 am: depart from Dublin
  • 8:40 am: arrive at Hill of Tara
  • 10:20 am: reach Trim Castle
  • 12:20 pm: visit Loughcrew
  • 3:00 pm: explore Fore Abbey
  • 6:15 pm: 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.
  • Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.

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