County Dublin Trip Overview
The Celtic Tour along Ireland’s Ancient East brings you to the historically significant Boyne valley situated in County Meath – the Royal County – from where the ancient High Kings of Ireland ruled. Join us on a day of time travel, visiting the Neolithic tombs of Loughcrew, The predominantly Iron Age Hill of Tara, the spiritual center of Ireland; the 7th Century Christian monastery of Fore Abbey, Hill Of Uisneach and the Anglo-Norman Trim castle.
Please note, the tour is not visiting the Hill of Uisneach at the moment due to Covid.
Additional Info
Duration: 10 hours
Starts: County Dublin, Ireland
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting County Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
The Celtic Tour along Ireland’s Ancient East brings you to the historically significant Boyne valley situated in County Meath – the Royal County – from where the ancient High Kings of Ireland ruled. Join us on a day of time travel, visiting the Neolithic tombs of Loughcrew, The predominantly Iron Age Hill of Tara, the spiritual center of Ireland; the 7th Century Christian monastery of Fore Abbey, Hill Of Uisneach and the Anglo-Norman Trim castle.
Please note, the tour is not visiting the Hill of Uisneach at the moment due to Covid.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Molly Malone Statue, Suffolk Street, Dublin Ireland
We meet at the Molly Malone statue on Suffolk Street. You will board our comfortable coach, meet your guide and fellow travellers and then sit back and relax as we head out of Dublin and head west to our first visit.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Hill of Tara (Temair), Ireland
The most sacred site of Ancient Ireland is the Hill of Tara, and this is where we head next. An important and historic site in the Boyne Valley region, it was the center of the country in a sense as the High Kings ruled Ireland from this very site. From the hill, there is a lovely view of the surrounding area. It is said that a quarter of Ireland’s countryside is visible from this hill.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Trim Castle, Trim Ireland
It wouldn’t be a drive through the Irish countryside without seeing lush and picturesque landscapes. The scenery is breathtaking as we head to the town of Trim, home to an impressive and well-preserved Anglo-Norman castle. Trim Castle is the largest castle of its type in Ireland. With a castle so well preserved and with such stunning grounds, Hollywood would be hard-pressed to find something better! You will have time to explore the sprawling castle and grounds. This is a fantastic photo opportunity. Your guide will give you information in relation to the history of this fascinating castle and the surrounding area.
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Stop At: Loughcrew Cairns, Slieve na Caillaigh Hills Loughcrew, Oldcastle Ireland
Next to Loughcrew, the site of multiple passage tombs from the Neolithic age 5000 years old. Get up close and personal to pre-history in these cairns with its still intact rock art ,lavishly decorating the inside walls-built more than 500 years before the first pyramids.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Fore Abbey, Fore Ireland
St Fechin founded a Christian monastery in the 7th Century. It’s believed that before his death, 300 monks lived in the community. Among the remains, visitors can see St Fechin’s church, built about 900. In this area The area is famous for its seven wonders which include, the monastery in the bog, the mill without a race, the water that flows uphill, the tree that has three branches/the tree that won’t burn, the water that won’t boil, the anchorite in a stone and the stone/lintel raised by St Fechin’s prayers.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Extreme Ireland, Dublin Ireland
Arrive back in Dublin at 6.15pm.
Duration: 5 minutes
