History & Heritage Tour: Kells, Trim, Loughcrew Cairns, Fore Day Tour to Iconic Locations (Kells, Trim) & Hidden Gems
ID: GYG587925-992851
Category:
Country: Ireland
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Touch upon 6000 y.o. of ancient history, visiting passage tomb of Loughcrew, iconic Fore abbey. Take a tour & tasting in a local authentic distillery, finishing by visiting legendary town of Kells
Start your day by being picked up at your hotel in Dublin and driven through scenic Irish countryside to these hidden gems that will give you a taste of real Ireland!
Go back in time and immerse yourself in more than 6000 years of Irish history by being guided around Loughcrew Cairns - passage tombs that are older than pyramids in Egypt and Newgrange.
Continue your day by visiting legendary Fore Abbey and exploring its grounds and artefacts.
Relax over lunch in a local distillery. Meet the local owner who will take you on a tour of the distillery where you'll learn the secrets and fascinating and poignant stories of Irish whiskey creation.
Explore the iconic town of Kells closely associated with the legendary book of Kells and St Columcille's first monastery. Look closely at the fine round tower and the cross.
Or as an option enjoy a guided tour of a largest and best preserved Anglo-Norman castle in Ireland in Trim, also a setting for the famous Mel Gibson's Braveheart movie.
Get back to Dublin in comfort of your private vehicle just in time for dinner.
Highlights
- Go back in time at Loughcrew Cairns and explore 6000 years of Irish history
- Visit 4 iconic places in one day: ancient passage tombs, abbey, distillery,Kells
- Explore authentic Ireland and meet the local owner of a distillery
- Get to know Irish countryside and enjoy a relaxing day outside of Dublin
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Private vehicle
- Personal tour guide
- Guided tour of Loughcrew Cairns
- Guided tour of Fore Abbey
- Guided tour of Kells
- Bottled water
NOT INCLUDED
- Lunch
- Entry ticket to the distillery (€15 pp)
- Entry ticket to Trim Castle (€5 pp)
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.
