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Celtic Boyne Valley Tour from Dublin
Activity Schedule
Key Highlights
- Travel through the Boyne Valley, one of the Seven Wonders of Ireland
- Drive through some of Ireland′s finest countryside
- Marvel at tomb inscriptions still legible after 5,000 years
- See the inauguration site of the ancient High Kings of Ireland
- View Trim Castle – Ireland′s most impressive Anglo-Norman castle
- See the finest carved stone Celtic Cross in Ireland
- Both printed and smartphone voucher accepted
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 a day of time travel, visiting the Neolithic tombs of Loughcrew, the predominant Iron Age Hill of Tara, the spiritual centre of Ireland; Hill Of Uishneacht and the Anglo-Norman Trim castle.
After boarding your comfortable coach you will make a move towards Hill Of Tara around which means the Seat of the High Kings – the most sacred site in ancient Ireland. It is said that a quarter of Ireland’s landscape can be seen from this point. Next stop is great Trim Castle where the most important and best-preserved Anglo-Norman castle in Ireland. Here you’ll walk through a fabulous stronghold that is still standing after 800 years. It was at this castle where some of the best fight scenes in the film “Braveheart” were shot.
Travel north for Oldcastle in County Meath in the heart of The Boyne Valley and arrive at the sacred site of Loughcrew Passage Tombs. This has around 30 passage tombs and is one of the most important prehistoric cemeteries in Ireland. Peer inside to find Celtic designs carved into the rock walls and ceiling over 5,000 years ago that are still perfectly visible. Finally, experience The ‘Hill of Uisneacht,' the place where kings celebrated the festival of fires to mark the beginning of summer.
About the Supplier: Extreme Ireland Adventures offers a range of walking tours, day tours and adventure excursions along the West Coast of Ireland. Operated by a nice bunch of folks passionate about nature, their Cliffs of Moher and Giant's Causeway tours are popular and highly rated.
Inclusions
- Transportation in a comfortable coach
- English speaking driver/guide
- Live commentary
Exclusions
- Hotel transfers
- Meals & beverages
Please note
Voucher information: No need to print! You can show your voucher on your smartphone or other devices. (But if you’d rather print a copy – that’s fine too!)
Customer Reviews
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MARLI OLIVIER
Highly Recommended!
I highly recommend anyone who wants to learn more of Ireland's rich history to do this day tour. Our guide had such a vast knowledge of everything and anything to do with...
South Africa 02/13/2014 -
Marie Rose Chalabi
An amazing journey through the Boyne Valley
This tour was very much enjoyable despite the cold, gusty winds we experienced throughout the day. Just dress up warmly and you should be fine. The tour guide made a good number...
Canada 06/06/2013 -
erin ramsperger
A wonderful day spent in Ireland!
Jim, our tour guide, was great. He was full of stories and I don't think he ever stopped talking the entire 10 hours of the tour. All 5 of us were single travelers and I think...
Canada 11/16/2012
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