Cruise Ship Shore Excursion

Private Driver Day Tour of the Boyne Valley or scenic Wicklow direct from Dublin Port Cruise Ship Terminal or Dún Laoghaire Harbour. The Boyne Valley has a rich heritage going back to the Stone Age when the prehistoric tombs at Newgrange and Knowth were constructed over 5,000 years ago. About 2,000 years ago the Celtic people crowned their High Kings on the Hill of Tara. The Round Tower and High Crosses at Monasterboice are about 1,000 years old. Mellifont Abbey is a Cistercian abbey founded in 1142.

Your Driver/Guide will meet you at the Cruise Ship Terminal in Dublin Port or Dún Laoghaire Harbour. Private transport by Sedan or Mercedes MPV for up to six passengers.

Suggested Boyne Valley Shore Excursion

• Pick up from your cruise ship in Dublin Port or Dún Laoghaire Harbour.
• Brú na Bóinne Visitor Experience - an introduction to the 5,000 year old passage tombs of the Boyne Valley.
• Visit the megalithic passage tombs at Newgrange and Knowth with the on-site guide. These are UNESCO World Heritage sites so you will be joining others on the official tour.
• Hill of Slane - where St. Patrick lit the Paschal Fire in 433.
• Hill of Tara - Seat of the Hill Kings of Ireland.
• Return to your cruise ship in Dublin Port or Dún Laoghaire Harbour.

Pricing

The total tour price is 675 euro plus booking fees for up to 6 guests, charged per vehicle rather than per person. Admission to Newgrange and Knowth is not included; however, if included in your itinerary, we secure the tickets on your behalf to guarantee access. Meals are not included. Tours may be extended beyond the standard 8 hours for an additional hourly rate.

Tours can be customized to suit the interests of the traveler and the Irish weather.

Alternative sites include:

• Monasterboice - Early Christian site with round tower and 10th century high crosses.
• Mellifont Abbey - Cistercian abbey founded in 1142.
• Bective Abbey - Cistercian abbey founded in 1147.
• Battle of the Boyne Site.
• Megalithic sites: Dowth, Loughcrew and Fourknocks.
• Slane Castle - the family home of the Conyngham family since the 18th century.
• Sheela-na-gig - set in the wall of a farm yard at Balgeeth, Ardcath, Co. Meath.
• Labyrinth - walk a labyrinth designed to reflect the megalithic spirals at Newgrange.
• More places.

Suggested Scenic Wicklow Shore Excursion

• Pick up from your cruise ship.
• Sally Gap scenic mountain drive crossing the bridge from the 'P.S. I Love You' movie.
• Lough Tay also known as the Guinness Lake.
• Glendalough monastic settlement founded in the 6th century by St Kevin.
• Avoca Handweavers - cafe and craft shop.
• Avoca Village - Location for TV series Ballykissangel.
• Coastal drive back to your cruise ship via Killiney and Dalkey.