Wicklow & Glendalough Tour

Wicklow Day Tour

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Adult $38.85

Student (With valid ID) $33.30

Senior (65+ Yrs) $33.30

Young Adult (13-17yrs) $33.30

Child (5-12yrs) $19.42

Infant (0-4yrs) $0.00

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Overview

Our Wicklow day tour is designed to give you an experience like no other. We take a route up past the Blessington Lakes, where you will see the lush green fields of arable land before stopping at Baltinglass Abbey, dating back to the 1100s. We then visit a working farm where you get to experience what life is like for the rural farmer. Ed and his trusty dog will give you a sheepdog demonstration and explain the workings of this diverse farm populated by sheep, cattle, pigs and of course, his five working dogs. We continue on to a fantastic lunch destination in the Glenmalure Valley.

We then visit what for many will be the highlight of the tour – Glendalough. The Glendalough monastery was founded in the 6th century, but most of the buildings there today date from the late 10th century to the 12th century. The round tower and the Cathedral are particularly impressive. The setting is what makes this monastic site stand out above all others and you have an hour and a half to explore the surrounding area, breathtaking views and the lakes.

The sights and experiences on this tour are fantastic and we know that our knowledgeable, entertaining guides will make this Wicklow day tour one of the most memorable days of your trip to Ireland!

Itinerary

08:30 am: DEPART DUBLIN

The tour departs from the Molly Malone statue Suffolk street at 08.30 (Please arrive 10 minutes before departure time)

10:00 am: BALTINGLASS ABBEY

Our first stop of the day is Baltinglass. You have half an hour to explore Baltinglass Abbey, which was founded in 1148 by Dermot MacMurrough, the King of Leinster. Its twelve arches are a particularly interesting architectural feature, but there is much more to explore and discover. Grab a coffee and back on the bus.

10:45 am: WORKING SHEEP FARM

We drive up the road to a working farm in the heartland of the arable side of Wicklow. Meet the friendly local farmer Ed who will delight in introducing you to rural life on the farm. He will show you the different breeds of bulls, and introduce you to his herd of cows and their calves, before giving a sheepdog demonstration - corralling the sheep with little more than a few commands or whistles. This is a truly unique experience and gives you a great insight to life in rural Ireland.

1:00 pm: LARAGH VILLAGE

We travel along the Wicklow way to the scenic village of Laragh.

2:15 pm: GLENDALOUGH

Arriving at Glendalough in the afternoon has distinct advantages as most tours come here in the morning. You have an hour and a half to explore this interesting Abbey and the surrounding lakes. The Monastery itself was founded in the 6th century by St. Kevin, but most of the buildings date from between the 11th and 12th century. Glendalough monastery has many buildings; the tower and St Kevin’s Kitchen are the most complete all the rest are in disrepair to differing extents. The setting amongst the mountains and the lakes is what sets this monastery apart from every other. Take a stroll and enjoy this magical place, you will be transported to a tranquil peaceful place.

5:30 pm: ARRIVE BACK IN DUBLIN

All times are approximate and subject to change based on traffic conditions

Pickup

8.30 am at the Molly Malone Statue, Suffolk Street View on map

(Please arrive 10 minutes before departure time)

Drop off

17.30 pm on Dame Street, Dublin City Centre.

All times are approximate and subject to change based on traffic conditions

Things to bring

Camera
Sunglasses
Raincoat – just in case it rains!
Packed lunch or money for lunch & snacks
Headphones to listen to the commentary on the multilingual app
Charging cable and power bank to keep your devices charged (some buses do have charging ports but not all)
Spending money / credit card to pick up souvenirs & tip your driver!
Appropriate shoes for walking on rough terrain

Inclusions / exclusions

Inclusions:

Professional driver/guide
Modern comfortable coach transportation
Wifi (onboard vehicles, where fitted)
Multilingual app (Eng, Fr, Es, De, It)

Exclusions:

Lunch
Snacks
Tips

Cancellation policy

You are entitled to a full refund only if you give us a minimum of 24 hours’ notice of your intention to cancel.

If you cancel your day tour within 24 hours you can choose to change your tour to another date (subject to availability).

If you are late for the bus in the morning or are a no show, you are not entitled to a refund and will be charged in full for the tour.

This policy applies to all of the ei travel group web shops which include but are not limited to; www.cliffsofmohertours.ie, www.giantscausewaytours.ie, www.irishdaytours.ie and www.daytours.ie.

A minimum number of 6 passengers is required to operate a tour. We give until 3pm the day prior to the tour to reach this number and will then contact customers with details of cancellation.

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