Our full day excursion takes you into the heart of the Wicklow Mountains to Glendalough a 6th century monastic settlement where we visit the monastic ruins (included) with its round tower and time for a walk to the famous lakes, and visit de medieval city of Kilkenny.
8:50
Depart Dublin -Our Wicklow tour from Dublin Departs from Nassau Street (Collins Day Tours Bus Stop opposite ‘Print Save.ie’). We begin our journey southwards, traveling through some fantastically scenic areas.
10:15
Glendalough - we stop off in the beautiful Glendalough. Here was where St. Kevin built his monastery in the 6th century. Today the buildings that remain date back to the 10th and 11th centuries, and are beautifully nestled within the mountains. Explore the monastic site and take in your surroundings and let your spirt run free.Here you get 1.5 hours to discover the area, before we continue our journey.
11:45
Depart Glendalough - We hop back on the bus and continue our journey through beautiful Irish countryside on our way to Kilkenny.
13:15
Medieval Kilkenny - Arrive in the Medieval capital of Ireland Kilkenny, You can get lunch here or eat a packed lunch in the castle grounds. Explore the castle grounds before we bring you around the city exploring the side streets and Kilkenny's hidden gems such as the Black Abbey.
16:00
Depart Kilkenny.
18:00
Arrive back in Dublin.
