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 |
ITINERARY
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 Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays)
€39
£31 Sterling Approx
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