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Ireland Through the Ages
Vistit - HILL OF TARA - Largest Celtic settlement in Europe
Visit - TRIM CASTLE - Largest Norman Castle in Europe (1172)
Visit - Howth a Spectacular Maritime village north of Dublin
All Entrance Fees for this tour are INCLUDED in ticket price
Ireland is steeped in history, combine this with spectacular scenery, stories and tales, and you will have a truly wonderful insight into Ireland through the Ages.
Depart Dublin 08:45am with a return to the city 1700hrs
Schedule
April - September (Monday - Wednesday - Friday)
September - April (Saturday - Sunday)
| Leaving Dublin along the stunning coastline we pass Bull Island a bird sanctuary, with delightful views across Dublin Bay into the Wicklow Mountains. On arrival in Howth there is plenty of free time to wonder amongst the fishing trawlers, or just sit and watch the local seals, regular visitors to this maritime village located north of Dublin. Or simply enjoy a pleasant stroll along the pier. |
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HILL OF TARA - A Celtic place one of the Largest Complexes of Celtic monuments in all of Europe, as we walk across the landscape our guide will transport you back in time to when the first settlers came here 6000 years ago.
A ROYAL PLACE - in pre-history and in historic times 142 Kings are said to have reigned in the Name of Tara.
A SACRED PLACE - in ancient Irish religion and mythology Tara was revered as a dwelling of the Gods an entrance place to the otherworld, of eternal joy and plenty, were no mortal ever grew old. Its is said that Saint Patricks mission to Ireland first came to TARA in order to confront the ancient religion in its most powerful site.
Lunch Stop in one of Irelands oldest pubs - Man of War est .1595
This is a fantastic traditional pub, enjoy a pint of Guinness & traditional Irish stew.
- Great Photo opportunity
- Pull your own pint !
- Free Irish Whiskey Tasting
- Demonstration of Irish Coffee making
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After lunch
We depart for a fully guided tour of Trim Castle, the largest Anglo - Norman castle in Ireland. Constructed over a thirty-year period by Hugh de Lacy, who was granted the liberty of County Meath by King Henry II.
With its massive twenty-sided tower, which is three stories high, constructed in cruciform shape, surrounded by massive curtain walls. (This castle was used for the filming of Brave Heart)
Timings for this full day tour -
Howth Fishing village - off bus approx 10am - 11am
Skerries Mill unique in all of Europe - off bus approx 1 Hour
Hill of Tara 6000 years of History - off the bus approx 1130 - 1230hrs
Trim Castle (Brave Heart Location) - off the bus 1430 - 1600hrs
Return city approx 1700hrs
What's Included -
- Short city tour
- North coast tour with visit to Howth fishing village
- Entrance & guided tour Hill of Tara
- Entrance & Guided tour of Skerries Mill
- Entrance & Guided tour Trim Castle
- Fully Guided tour of castle and grounds
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 Adults Only
€35.00 Students €32.00 |
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