Wicklow Mountaineer Day Tour by Train

Tour Type: Day Tour Tour Location: Departs From Dublin Tour Operator: Railtours Tour Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes

Explore Ireland's Ancient East as you travel down the coast of Ireland to Arklow and Glendalough in Co. Wicklow while taking in the beautiful views.

What can I expect

  • Half-day tour to Garden of Ireland, Avoca and Glendalough
  • Return travel on train from Dublin and Dún Laoghaire
  • Reserved seats
  • Host to escort you throughout the day
  • Admission to visitor attractions

Half-day Tour to Wicklow

  • Depart from Dun Laoghaire station at 09:55
  • You'll see an elevated view of Dublin City and all of it's architecture as the train travels south from Dublin Connolly heading towards Arklow in Co. Wicklow
  • The train travels along the coast towards Bray and Greystones
  • When you arrive in Arklow you'll board the coach and go to Avoca Handweavers where you will get a personal tour of the oldest working woollen mills that was established in 1723
  • You'll then have a lunch stop in a local pub, Fitzgerald's of Avoca.
  • Next stop is the stunning Glendalough; a 12th Century monastic settlement.
  • Travel to the upper lake of Glendalough to the original site of the monastic settlement, Highlights include Reefert Church, Temple-na-Skellig, St. Kevin's Cell, St. Kevin's Bed, the Caher and numerous celtic crosses.
  • You'll then walk back along a boardwalk where you can see ruins of churches, an ancient graveyard and the famous round tower in the Monastic City.
  • The tour continues through the beautiful landscapes of Wicklow before you head back to Dublin.
  • Arrive back at Dún Laoghaire Cruise Terminal by coach at 16:45 and in Dublin Connolly Station at 17:30

Пункты выдачи

Check-in at Dublin Connolly:

  • Check-in at 09:20
  • Train departing at 09:40

Check-in Dun Laoighaire:

  • Check-in at 09:35
  • Train departs from 09:55

Check-in is located in the main concourse area in Connolly Station where our representative will be waiting for you in their bright yellow jacket!

Дополнительная информация

  • There will be a representative waiting for you in a bright yellow jacket
  • Arrive back in Dún Laoghaire at the cruise terminal at 16:45 and Connolly Station at 17:30

Программа

  • Avoca (Ballykissangel) Village
  • Handweavers Avoca
  • Glendalough Monastery

Гиды и языки

This half day tour to Wicklow is provided in English

Информация о доступности

This tour is not suitable for those with mobility issues, walkers, wheelchairs or mobility scooters as there is a combination of both train and luxury coach and include a moderate level of physical activity, such as short walks to meeting points for example.

59 O'Connell Street Upper, North City, Dublin 1, D01 RX04 Call: +353 1 703 3024 Email: info@dodublin.ie

We've been entertaining visitors to our town since 1988. We're part of the fabric of Dublin City and we take great pride in delivering a real and authentic tour experience to all of our visitors, one steeped in history but one that also celebrates the city as she evolves.