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The Grand Wicklow Tour

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A tour of scenic Wicklow is a marvellous way to explore the picturesque gardens of Powerscourt Estate and the ancient monastic ruins at Glendalough. Enjoy the sprawling 20 hectare garden and the superb surroundings of Powercourt Estate. Don’t miss the Japanese gardens modelled on a three-inch actual pepper pot owned by Lady Wingfield.

One of the most photographed locations in Ireland, Glendalough is the site of an ancient monastic settlement, with two dark, mysterious lakes in a deep forested valley.

On this tour walk around the lakes and look out for ruins of churches, graveyards and a stone fort.

Itinerary

For this tour, you can board the coach from any of the following locations: Stop 1, 14 O'Connell Street (outside Dublin tourism office), Grafton Street , Davenport Hotel, Jury's Ballsbridge & Dun Laoghire. Accompanied by a guide and travelling in a coach, drive into the heart of Wicklow’s hilly countryside and visit the Powerscourt Estate that has existed since 1300 and changed Anglo-Norman hands a few times before it was bought by Richard Wingfield, the newly appointed Marshall of Ireland. Nestled in the heart of Wicklow’s hilly countryside, the Estate opens up a panorama of sprawling landscaped gardens, sweeping terraces, ornamental lakes, secret hollows, trails and walled enclosures, replete with trees and shrubs, which once belonged to Richard Wingfield, Marshall of Ireland.

Continue your tour through the magnificent Blessington Lakes in the heart of the Wicklow Mountains, to Glendalough (Valley of Two Lakes). You’ll see ruins of a 6th century monastic settlement founded the by a young monk named Kevin. Glendalough is the site of a 10th century Round Tower, considered one of the best preserved in Ireland.

On your return to Dublin, stop at Avoca village to see Avoca Handweavers, the oldest weaving mill in Ireland. Pick up souvenirs like traditional glasswork, leather, silk, pottery, jewellery, books and perfume at the Avoca craft shop.

After getting a flavour of the history and culture of Ireland, return to Dublin. The tour ends at the original point of departure.

Last minute changes are free
  • Things can happen and your plans can change, therefore we have negotiated flexible amendment and cancellation policies. In most cases no fees apply for changing dates up to a day before travel. Also, we are one of the very few companies who will not charge you any admin/ processing fees for cancellations. In fact there is no charge at all for bookings cancelled a week in advance, for most of our products. Refer cancellation policy for more details.

Inclusions

Live commentary by guide
All entrance fee
Guided tour of Glendalough
Transport in a coach approved by the CTTC (Coach Tourism & Transportation Council of Ireland)

Exclusions

Hotel pick up and Drop off
Lunch and drinks

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Please call the tour operator at least 24 hours prior to start of the tour for reconfirming departure details.

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    Dublin City, Ireland
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    Duration
    7½ hours
    Availability information
    01 Apr - 08 Nov: Fridays & Sundays Except: 26 Oct
    Start time
    1000h
    Meeting point
    Hotel pick up not included, you can board the coach from any of the following locations: Stop 1, 14 O'Connell Street (outside Dublin tourism office), Grafton Street , Davenport Hotel, Jury's Ballsbridge & Dun Laoghire
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    The tour concludes at the original point of departure.
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