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About this activity

Morning:

Departng Dublin at 8am, you will meet your guide at the Gresham Hotel on O,Connell St in central Dublin and depart for the Boyne Valley Megalithic Temples/Tombs. After approximately 1.25 hours you will arrive at Boyne Valley Interpretive Centre, the Unesco World Heritage Site where you will visit the Newgrange Interpretive Centre. Tour the Newgrange or Knowth Temple and stop for a coffee before boarding the bus to travel on to the next destination. Please note, entrance to Newgrange/ Knowth is at own expense (approx. 7 Euros). (Depending on availability, Newgrange may be substituted with a visit to Knowth monument).

Afternoon:

At approximately 11:30am you will leave the Boyne Valley Centre for the drive to Bective Abbey where we will spend time explore the ruins and then on to Trim Castle. Scenes for the movie Braveheart were shot here. Enjoy a tour of the castle which is the finest example of a Norman castle in Ireland, before enjoying a delicious lunch the Trim Castle Hotel (own expense).

At approximately 2:30pm you will depart Trim Castle for the Hill of Tara, arriving at around 3pm. Here you will take a Hill of Tara tour that includes the Mound of the Hostages, the Stone of Destiny, Fort of the Kings (Coronation place of the High Kings of Ireland), the Well of the White Calf and the Fairy Tree. You will spend approximately two hours here and then depart for Dublin at around 5pm.

The tour will conclude back at the Gresham Hotel on O,Connell St. in Dublin at around 6pm.

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Included

Local guide
Live commentary on board
Tour escort/host
Driver/guide

Not included

Food and drinks
Lunch
Gratuities

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps
Not wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Not wheelchair accessiblity
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
A maximum of 13 people per booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers

Features

Tourism

95%

Cultural

65%

Reviews

4.9

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Penny C

5 | 2019-09-03

I called Liam a borderline genius, bur you can drop the borderline part. His explanations and his knowledge of each place and the ancient mystical ways made the tour much more than I expected. I recommenf that if you want to visit Newgrange and the hill of Tara gi with Liam. Much more than just a tour guide. He makes each place come alive and he makes you think. Call him now!!!!

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smverner

2 | 2019-09-02

The sights did not disappoint. The guide, however, did. When the dowsing/diving rods were brought out, we knew that hitorical fact was not going to be had. Liam is a true folklore believer, and came off as somewhat of an evangelist, preaching his beliefs. For those with a beliefs in science, hooky is the only term that comes to mind. The trip is very guided, no free time at the stops. It was also evident that we were speeding from stop to stop to make up time. The van is not air conditioned and did get quite hot, because it just happened to be sunny that day. And finally, our pictures were posted on Liam' website without authorization.

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Drina N

5 | 2019-07-03

We have been on a number of day tours in the last couple of years with excellent guides and so our expectations are pretty high. Our day with Liam exceeded our expectations. It was an excellent day. We learned SO much from him. He took our concept of the Ancient sites to levels we didn't know existed. He enriched our knowledge of Irish History, Mythology and folk lore. Liam's passion for these were obvious. The group size of 15 was perfect. No question was unanswered. We enjoyed our day so much we contacted him later in our trip hoping to join him on a Wicklow outing but he was not going to be in the area at the same time. Thanks Liam. Our day with you was among the highlights of our month in Ireland.

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Marina R

5 | 2018-09-16

The group size is small and the selection of sites is well though. LOVED the tour guide!

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Christoph B

4 | 2018-07-16

Our guide had a profund historical knowledge and opened us new insights of the very past (Neolithicum) Tara Hill. Due the tide season the program had to be changed, that was a little bit unfortunate. (visit NewGrange) But overall very interesting!

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Mark and Judy

5 | 2018-06-16

This is a wonderful tour. Liam is the owner and tour guide. He is affable and informative, with an exhaustive knowledge of Irish history, legends, and even the offbeat mystical. The itinerary is an efficient yet comprehensive look at top sites outside Dublin, encompassing Newgrange, Bective Abbey, Trim Castle, and the Hill of Tara. It's also a lovely drive through the green Irish countryside. The small group size is perfect, and you never feel rushed. Plus, it is an excellent value for the money! We were totally pleased with everything!

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Susan L

5 | 2018-03-29

This is an excellent tour - definitely worth getting up for. Liam was extremely well versed in the subject matter and we absolutely enjoyed listening to him! I would recommend this tour to anyone who have a passion for history, Celtic mysticism and Irish heritage. We had an awesome time.

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violet7557

5 | 2017-12-14

Great trip! Our guide was knowledgeable and fun! Made the day go by so fast. The Boyne Valley is beautiful and full of history and we had great info on the Winter Solstice. We visited castles, drove through beautiful country, had plenty of time to roam on our own. Finished at the Hill of Tara--a must see to understand or appreciate Irish mythology...we Evan left a wish on the wishing tree. The day we went was the on,y chilly, drizzly day we had--just added to the trip!! Our guide was an encyclopedia if great info on all areas in this trip...and really knew the ins and outs of our day, which he planned perfectly to avoid waits and crowds!!

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Julia W

5 | 2017-11-21

This was the best tour I have EVER taken. Liam was an absolute dream. His animated and impassioned deliverance of the material made this both stunning and emotionally resonant. Our honeymoon became even more magical by including this tour.

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