Itinerary 1 itinerary
Day 1
Meet at meeting point: Grand Canal Hotel Grand Canal Street Upper, Dublin, D04 X5X7, Ireland,County Dublin,Ireland 9.15am Opposite the Grand Canal Hotel, go 30 meters up the hill just before the car parking spacesMeet at meeting point: 9am North City Pickup is at Cathal Brugha Street (just off O'Connell Street, at the corner of Cathal Brugha Street and Thomas Lane) Bus Stop Number 286
Meet at meeting point: Stephen's Green Nth, stop 791 Dublin, Ireland,County Dublin,Ireland 8.45am St Stephens Green (on the corner of the green across from the Shelbourne Hotel at Bus Stop number 791) Photos of our stops and mapped locations are on our website: wildwicklow.ie/pickup-points We normally return to the City by 5.30pm/6pm
Attractions and Activities: Killiney Hill (Free entry) In the morning, meet your guide and coach at one of the central Dublin pickup locations. Grab a comfortable seat and enjoy the drive out of the city. As we leave the city we will take you along the coast to arrive at Killiney Hill. Here we bring you on a short walk to take in the spectacular views of Dublin Bay, Then cut away form the city and take in rocky coastal scenery as you head into the Wicklow Mountains. 40 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Avoca Kilmacanoge (Free entry) This stop brings you to Avoca Handweavers, Kilmacanogue. Enjoy a coffee and homemade scone or shop for fine handmade goods (own expense). 25 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Saint Kevins - Catholic Church Glencree (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) We leave Avoca and take a route that the big tour coaches can't, through Enniskerry and Glencree and deep into the real Wild Wicklow Mountains and Sally Gap.
Attractions and Activities: Sally Gap (Free entry) Continuing our drive through the Wicklow Mountains National Park and Sally Gap. View the park's upper slopes, blanketed in heather and bog before stopping at Lough Tay (The Guinness Lake" ) a true wonder and film location for Braveheart, PS I Love You and Vikings TV series. 30 min(s)
Afterward, your group will visit a traditional Irish pub for lunch (own expense). Relax, savour Irish home-cooking and sip on a creamy Guinness before heading to the glacial valley of Glendalough. Alternative options available if a pub lunch is not your thing. Ask you guide for info. 1 hr(s)
Attractions and Activities: Glendalough Monastic Settlement (Free entry) Throughout history, visitors have come to ‘the valley of the two lakes' for its mystical history, archaeology, and unique wildlife. The monastic city of Glendalough, founded in the 6th century by St. Kevin, was once an active locale featuring areas for manuscript writing and copying, an infirmary, guest houses, and a monastery. Now it offers guests a peek into Ireland's rich cultural history. Enjoy a guided tour of the many sites including the Round Tower, and have some free time to explore on your own. Here you have the option to walk to the Upper lake though ancient forests. 1 hr(s)30 min(s)
Back on the luxury Coach for a free tot of Glendalough Whiskey. Time to talk and think as you start back on our return journey to Dublin.
Guests leave on their own: Grand Canal HotelEnd the tour on your own and bring your trip to a happy conclusion Grand Canal Street Upper, Dublin, D04 X5X7, Ireland,County Dublin,Ireland
Guests leave on their own: End the tour on your own and bring your trip to a happy conclusion We don't stop on the bridge but will drop off either North or South of the bridge where it's safe to stop at the time.
Guests leave on their own: Stephen's Green Nth, stop 791End the tour on your own and bring your trip to a happy conclusion Dublin, Ireland,County Dublin,Ireland
*Itinerary times are in the local time of the place of visit and may be subject to changes due to weather conditions, road conditions, and other factors. We appreciate your understanding.