(Small Group) Shore Tour from Dublin:Dublin Highlights and Glendalough Day Trip

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Summary

Meet your guide at Dublin cruise terminal at 8am or, if your ship docks later, 30 minutes after arrival. Hop inside your luxury-class, air-conditioned minivan, and after hearing what’s ahead from your guide, travel southward into picturesque County Wicklow. As you wind by Wicklow’s rolling hills, babbling brooks, and romantic glens, you’ll soon understand how the area was chosen for shooting Hollywood movies such as Braveheart and P.S. I Love You. Continue to Glendalough, a glorious valley whose name means ‘Valley of Two Lakes’ nestled in the Wicklow Mountains National Park. The valley is home to two lakes and the ruins of an early monastic site. Founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century, the settlement boasts the remains of several churches, a stone cross, and Ireland’s best-preserved round tower. Stroll around the relics, admiring the round tower and stone cross, known as St. Kevin’s Cross. Be sure to try and touch hands around the cross: legend says that if you succeed, you’ll be married within the year. Next, return to Dublin through Wicklow’s most majestic mountain scenery. Pass shimmering lakes and turf hills, whose turf was cut for energy in bygone times, and stop for photos of the epic scenery — a photographer’s dream — along the way. After a break for lunch or refreshments (own expense), take a panoramic drive around Dublin, known as Ireland’s ‘fair city.’ Take in highlights including O'Connell Street, the Ha’penny Bridge, Temple Bar, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and pass the Molly Malone Statue, Christchurch Cathedral, and Trinity College. Enjoy free time to shop on Grafton Street, home to Dublin’s traditional stores, before finishing with a port drop-off about 1.5 hours before any scheduled late-evening ship departure. If your ship is due to depart earlier, the itinerary will be adjusted for an earlier drop-off.

Tour info

Duration
8 hours
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

You will be collected in style by a luxury minivan from Dublin cruise ship terminal to join this small-group shore excursion. Your guide will begin the day with a panoramic tour of Dublin City, pointing out highlights such as Trinity College, O'Connell Street, the GPO, Molly Malone, River Liffey, Ha'Penny Bridge, Christchurch Cathedral, and St Patrick's Cathedral. You shall then continue south of Dublin to the nearby Wicklow Mountains. Here you will visit Glendalough. Your guides are considered Ireland's finest to inspire you on your journey. GUEST ADVICE: During peak- season (May 1st - September 30th) multiple cruise ships are expected at the major ports on a daily basis. This small group tour tends to sell- out well ahead of departure for most dates within this period. Accordingly, we recommend advance reservation where possible, to avoid disappointment.

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What’s included?

  • Small Group Tour

  • Professional Friendly Guide

  • Transport by luxury Mercedes van

  • Full air-conditioning

  • Complimentary wireless internet

  • Collection to and from the port

  • Gratuities

  • Lunch

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 8h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

Please note the H&S measures may change due to government guidelines.

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Elegant Irish Tours - Day Tours

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Luxury tailored customized tours from every major city in Ireland to all major destinations in Ireland. We also offer multi-day packages, private hire for every conceivable trip and excursion one may wish to undertake in Ireland.

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