The Wicklow Mountaineer, Ballykissangel (Avoca) and Glendalough
 Tour DC08 - Half Day Tour
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 12.05am departure.
Avoca Village (Ballykissangle) in the Vale of Avoca |
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Check in Dublin Connolly station (gate for
platform 4) for 12.05 departure of train to Rathdrum.
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 Rathdrum 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).
Bookings can be taken for this tour up to 11.00 on day of departure.
Departs Daily (Monday - Saturday).
€39
£31 Sterling Approx
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