The Wicklow Mountaineer, Ballykissangel (Avoca) and Glendalough
 Tour LE09-DC08 - Half Day Tour
ITINERARY
Day One:
Depart London Euston Station 09.10hrs, Then train to Holyhead Port and Cruise Ferry to Dublin arrival 17.25, then overnight in Dublin (See London Package Page)
Following Day:
A lovely HALF-DAY TOUR into the Wicklow Mountains to visit Ireland's most famous village, Avoca, otherwise known as "Ballykissangel" situated in the beautiful Vale of Avoca and also the magnificent Glendalough (valley of the two lakes) with
new 11.30am departure.
Avoca Village (Ballykissangle) in the Vale of Avoca |
Check in Dublin Connolly station (gate for
platform 4) for 11.35 departure of train to Arklow.
We head due south along the coast enjoying the magnificent seascapes
for much of the way as far as Wicklow town, where
we swing inland to the mountains and experience the "Garden
of Ireland"
(as county Wicklow is known) at its best.
On arrival at Arklow we join our coach for a journey
through the Vale of Avoca, taking in the lovely
village of Avoca, or Ballykissangel,
where we can visit the Avoca hand weavers (see
the weavers at work). Plenty of time for a pint in Fitzgeralds
Bar. We continue on to visit the ancient monastic settlement
at stunning Glendalough. We return by train to
Dublin Connolly station at approx.18.30 (6.30pm).
Overnight in Dublin in a three star hotel convenient for Central Bus Station (Busaras).
Last day:
Depart Dublin Busaras (Central Bus Station) 06.45 for bus transfer to Dublin Ferry port for 08:05 cruise ferry departure to Holyhead and train to London Euston arriving 16:38.
Departs Daily (Monday - Saturday).
€328
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