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Celtic Boyne Valley and Ancient Sites Tour from Dublin
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Celtic Boyne Valley and Ancient Sites Tour from Dublin

4.3/5
Excellent
Based on 7 reviews
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£54.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 10 hours
Do this because
  • Stop at the Loughcrew Passage tomb, the burial site of a legendary High King
  • Visit the Hill of Tara, where the High Kings of Ireland were crowned
  • Tour Trim Castle, one of Ireland's largest Anglo-Norman castles
  • Explore the ruins of the magnificent Fore Abbey and discover its history
  • Capture unforgettable moments at iconic landmarks
What to expect

Take this tour to explore the Neolithic tombs at Loughcrew, the Iron Age hill at Tara, the 7th-century Christian monastery at Fore Abbey, and the Anglo-Norman castle at Trim. The historically significant Boyne Valley in Meath County, long home to ancient high monarchs, is a stop on this Celtic trip through Ireland's ancestral territories.

Next, visit to the Hill of Tara, a holy location and the former home of the high monarchs of ancient Ireland. Discover centuries of history with breathtaking views of the landscape, including the well-known Coronation Stone and An Forradh monument. Experience this 5,000-year-old Boyne Valley gem firsthand.

After that, take a tour of Trim fortress, the biggest Anglo-Norman fortress in Ireland with an intriguing past that dates back to the thirteenth century. Discover Trim's vast gardens and three-story massive keep for a tour that will never be forgotten. Take amazing pictures and take in the medieval ambiance of Trim.

Following that, go to Loughcrew, the location of Neolithic passage tombs with complete rock art covering the inside walls that date back more than 5,000 years. Then, continue to have lunch at a nearby restaurant, where the tastes enhance the area's rich history and add even more.

Explore Fore Abbey, the site of Saint Fechin's founding of a Christian monastery in the seventh century, lastly. Before it was destroyed twelve times, the settlement was home to 300 monks at its height.

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What's included
  • check Transport in an air-conditioned coach
  • check Entertaining driver/guide
  • check Roundtrip transportation
  • check WiFi
What's not included
  • x_not_included Lunch
Where

Suffolk Street, Dublin 2, Ireland

Meeting point:
Please meet your guide at the Molly Malone Statue. Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
What to remember

Know in advance:

  • Breaks will be taken at service stations in road, where you can buy food and use the toilet facilities
  • Student prices are only valid with a student ID. Without a valid ID, adult prices apply
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Provider
info@daytours.ie
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.3/5

Based on 7 reviews from verified customers

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Review categories

Service

5/5

Staff

5/5

Safety

5/5

Value for money

5/5

  • Luisa

    From United States of America - July 2024

    Solo traveller

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Ein Tag voller geschichtlicher Highlight-Sehenswürdigkeiten in der wunderschönen und weiten Landschaft des Boyne Valley. Nicht nur die Zusammenstellun ...

  • Anonymous

    - March 2018

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Une belle activité, nous repasserons par Musement pour nos prochaines réservations d'activités.

  • Anonymous

    - December 2017

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Great

  • Anonymous

    - November 2017

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Tout s'est bien passé - commen prévu. Merci!

  • Anonymous

    - November 2017

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Semplice e veloce la prenotazione

  • Anonymous

    - November 2017

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Più che positiva

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