Wicklow Mountaineer Day Tour by Train

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Explore Ireland's Ancient East as you travel down the east coast of Ireland as you travel to Arklow and Glendalough in Co. Wicklow while taking in the beautiful views.

What can I expect

Half-day tour to Garden of Ireland, Avoca and Glendalough
Return travel on train from Dublin and Dun Laoghaire
Reserved seats
Host to escort you throughout the day
Admission to visitor attractions

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Monastic tower and graveyard in glendalough

white cottage with avoca handweavers on the wall

Half-day Tour to Wicklow

Depart from Dun Laoghaire station at 09:55
You will see an elevated view of Dublin City and all of its architecture as the train travels south from Dublin Connolly and then you will head towards Arklow in Co. Wicklow
The train travels along the coastline towards Bray and Greystones which is along the coast and cliff edge.
When you arrive in Arklow you will board the coach and go to Avoca Handweavers where you will get a personal tour of the oldest working woollen mills that was established in 1723
You will then have a lunch stop in a local pub, Fitzgerald's of Avoca.
Next stop is the gorgeous Glendalough which is a 12th Century monastic settlement.
Travel to the upper lake of Glendalough which is where the original site of the monastic settlement is and this features Reefert Church, Temple-na-Skellig, St. Kevin's Cell, St. Kevin's Bed, the Caher and various crosses.
You will then walk back along a boardwalk where you can see ruins of churches, a graveyard and the famous round tower in the Monastic City.
The tour continues through the beautiful landscapes of Wicklow before you head back to Dublin.
Arrive back at Dun Laoghaire cruise terminal by coach at 16:45 and in Dublin Connolly Station at 17:30