3 Night Garden Tour from Dublin
See some historic sites and the most beautiful houses & gardens combined with typical Irish hospitality on this short break.
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Discover Ireland’s north, south, east and west on this comprehensive tour of Ireland. Arriving in Dublin your driver/guide will take you directly to the 5000 year old tomb at Newgrange, from here travel to Belfast where among other things you will see the newly opened Titanic Museum. Discover the scenic Causeway coast and Giant’s Causeway before settling into the famous walled city of Derry for two nights, and then continue west to Sligo and Galway. Your tour will take you via the famous Cliffs of Moher to Kerry, where your home for two nights will be the lively traditional Irish music town of Dingle. After you have soaked up the atmosphere in Kerry, we travel east to Cork and visit the picturesque harbour town of Kinsale. Here you will find many superb restaurants, colourful cafes and a rich craft culture. In Ireland’s sunny South East your group will visit the Viking town of Waterford and the historic market city of Kilkenny. Finally travel to Dublin where you will visit Trinity College, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and the Guinness Storehouse to name but a few places.
Arrive Dublin Airport and meet with your experienced Irish driver/guide. All of the drivers we use are qualified guides and have such great personalities that really will make your trip unforgettable. Travel into Ireland’s capital city and visit Trinity College which houses the famous Book of Kells, transcribed by 9th century monks. Continue on to a more modern attraction, The Guinness Storehouse which tells the 250 year story of one of Ireland’s greatest exports. At the end of the tour, sample a pint of “The Blackstuff” whilst enjoying 360 degree panoramic views of the city from the Gravity Bar. After checking into your hotel, the remainder of the afternoon & evening is free for individual sightseeing. Why not try one of Dublin’s superb restaurants followed by an evening in one of the many entertaining pubs. Overnight Dublin BB
Today, we travel south into the Garden of Ireland, Wicklow County. Visits today may include, depending on the time of year, Kilruddery House & Gardens, Mount Usher Gardens, Powerscourt House & Gardens and Rissborough. Enjoy the stunning scenery on your way to the ancient monastic settlement at Glendalough that was founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century. The Glendalough Valley is located in the Wicklow Mountains National Park and is renowned for its Monastic Site with Round Tower and its scenic lakes and valleys. Overnight Dublin DBB
After breakfast, head inland with exciting visits to such places as Castletown House and Parklands, Coolcarrigan Gardens, Lodge Park Walled Garden & Steam Museum and the Irish National Stud and Japanese Gardens. The Japanese Gardens, acclaimed as the most beautiful Japanese gardens in Europe, celebrated its centenary year in 2010. Return to Dublin for a farewell meal and traditional Irish music & dance show at the Abbey Tavern. Overnight Dublin BB
After a hearty Irish breakfast, depart your Hotel for Dublin Airport to arrive in plenty of time for your return flight home.
BB = Bed & Irish Breakfast DBB = Dinner, Bed & Irish Breakfast
Prices for our group tours are determined by the grade of accommodation required and the tour start date and will be for land only from arrival into and departure from Ireland. To arrange your tour, simply fill out our Enquiry Form, e-mail us at groups@irishtourism.com or call us in Ireland on our TollFree and International numbers as displayed on this page.
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