Day Tour of Glendalough, Wicklow Mountains and Kilkenny
ID: GYG372250-669435
Category:
Country: Ireland
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Explore the beautiful valley of Glendalough and visit its historical 6th-century monastery. Then enjoy a drive through the Wicklow Mountains National park as you make your way towards Kilkenny and its very impressive Norman castle.
The first stop on this guided tour is Glendalough, known as the valley of the two lakes, and its 6th-century monastic site of St. Kevin. The guide will walk you through the ancient monastery of St. Kevin and explain some of its important buildings, their folklore and history, before giving you plenty of time to explore the valley yourself.
Then travel through the Wicklow Gap and see some of the most beautiful scenery of the area and a few small rural villages. Once the group reaches Kilkenny, you’ll have plenty of time to explore the medieval Norman town and its top sites, like St. Canice's Cathedral, Rothe House, and Kilkenny Castle.
Kilkenny is steeped in history and was once the capital of Ireland. It was also the location for one of Ireland’s earliest witch trials, the famous story of Dame Alice Kyteler and her servant Petronilla. Spend 3 hours in Kilkenny, explore Kilkenny Castle and have some lunch.
Highlights
- Explore the wonderful valley and lakes of Glendalough
- Learn about the early monasteries in Ireland and the importance of St. Kevin
- Take in panoramic views of the Wicklow mountains
- Discover the old norman town of Kilkenny
- Visit Kilkenny Castle, once the capital of Ireland
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Please arrive 10 minutes before departure time.
We use small white buses with Hilltoptreks written on them
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
