The wonders of the CELTIC BOYNE VALLEY
Come with us on our 1 Day Celtic Tour. The Boyne Valley tour will bring you around parts of Ireland steeped in ancient history. We will follow in the footsteps of Irelands High Kings through the "Royal County"(county Meath) and see the Hill Of Tara where the high king sat Visit the passage tombs at Loughcrew as good if not better than that of Newgrange.Inside you will see artwork carved into the stones still visible after 5000 years.
Trip Details:
08.00am - we leave from Dublin, St Andrews/ Suffolk Street (please arrive 10 min earlier);
09.30am - we arrive at the sacred site of Loughcrew with a concentration of around 30 passage tombs. This is one of the most important prehistoric cemeteries in Ireland and many agree that it is better than that of the famous Newgrange.
11.00am - After a drive through some breathtaking Irish countryside we make our next stop at the great Trim Castle. Here you will be given a guided tour of this fabulous stronghold that is still standing after 800 years. It was at this castle where some of the best fight scenes in the film ‘Braveheart’ were shot.
12.20pm - Not far from Trim castle we will arrive at the Hill Of Tara, the seat of the High Kings – the most sacred site in ancient Ireland. It is said that a quarter of Ireland’s landscape can be seen from this point!
13.45pm - We travel through the village of Slane. Today Slane Castle hosts Ireland’s premier annual music concert. It can hold 80,000 fans and over the years has hosted concerts by Queen, The Rolling Stones, Guns N’Roses and U2 to name a few.
14.15pm -Your guide will meander through some back-roads and make an unusual stop at what is known locally as ‘The Jumping Church’. Shrouded in local mythology since 1715 nobody knows if the phenomenon of the jumping church is natural or supernatural.
14.45pm - Our next stop on the fabulous Celtic 1 Day Tour is at the religious site at Monasterboice. The High Cross of Monasterboise is the finest in Ireland and is highly regarded as one of the finest surviving examples of Irish religious art.
15.15pm - Just a short hop to our next and final stop before we make our way back to Dublin. You will have approximately 2 hours in the historical town of Drogheda. When we arrive in the centre of the town you will be met by a local tour guide who will walk you through this fascinating place lasting 1 hour which is steeped in highly significant Irish history.
17.15pm - After a hugely enjoyable and educational day, we make our way back to Dublin city ( just 45 mins ). At this point you’ll be experts on Irish history, so maybe a quiz on the way back to shorten the journey home !
So jump aboard our tour bus, and meet friendly inquisitive fellow adventurers. Our guides will make your experience of the day totally enjoyable with their knowledge and their humour. No need for guidebooks on this tour !
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Location
Extreme Event Ireland Guinness Enterprise Centre, Taylors Lane Dublin 8
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Group/Spectators
Our guides are the back bone of our business and over the years the company has earned a prised reputation which can be credited to our guides. The all have spent many years exploring this island and they love nothing more then to take people to far flung places and tell stories of Irish folklore and culture.
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Duration
08.00 - departure; 09.30 - Loughcrew ; 11.00 - Trim Castle; 12.20 - Hill Of Tara; 13.45 - Slane Village; 14:15 - ‘The Jumping Church’; 14.45 - Monasterboice; 15.15 - 17.15 Drogheda town tour; 18.00 - we're back to Dublin.
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Dress Code
Comfortable waterproof walking boots, waterproof and windproof jacket. You may also want take an additional breathable top in case the weather gets colder. Thick socks / Hat / Gloves also may be a good choice, depending on the season. A good idea may be to bring along water bottle & lunch box. Sun Glasses, Sun Cream and insect repellent are two other essentials as the sun may be quite strong sometimes. And last but not least - don't forget your Camera!
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Weather
Tours are conducted in all weather conditions, however if conditions are extremely rough then your tour may be rescheduled for another day.
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Other information
This 1 Day Celtic Tour includes Loughcrew Portal Tomb | Trim Castle | Hill of Tara | The Jumping Church | Monasterboice | Drogheda
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