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Dublin: Boyne Valley with Newgrange and Bru Na Boinne Entry

Dublin: Boyne Valley with Newgrange and Bru Na Boinne Entry

The Boyne Valley and the Boyne River extend through the counties of Meath and Louth in the east of Ireland to the sea at Drogheda. Explore this historically important and wonderfully scenic area on a guided tour from Dublin. This tour includes your entrance fee and skip the queue at Newgrange Monument and Bru Na Boinne. Discover the sites and monuments in this area that date back over 5,000 years.  NOTE: Between Nov 1st – March 1st – Knowth is not accessible so the tour at Bru Na Boinne is slightly shorter. Learn about the story of Ireland and the Irish people that can be traced back in this valley to the first Neolithic settlers and their megalithic tombs and to the Celts and their pagan beliefs. Continue to the Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre for about 1.5 hours. The Battle of the Boyne in 1690 was the deciding battle not just for the ruling class in Ireland but also in Britain and Europe. It explains the troubles of Northern Ireland and why it is celebrated each year on July 12th by the Loyalist community. Uncover the story of the battle that would eventually lead to the displacement of Irish Celts and their culture throughout the Island of Ireland. It was also a battle for the Throne of England between the catholic King James II and the Protestant King of Holland (William of Orange). Finally, reach Monasterboice for a half-hour stop. Head to the “monastery of Buithe,” a 5th-century monastic site founded by St Buithe which includes two churches built in the 14th century and a Round Tower from the 10th century, but it is most famous for its Celtic High Crosses. Admire the round tower which is about 28 meters tall, and is in very good condition. It was likely built shortly after 968 and damaged in a fire in 1098. The three high crosses date from the 10th century and form part of the scriptural group (showing biblical scenes). Take in the 5.5-metre Muiredach's High Cross which is regarded as the finest high cross in the whole of Ireland. It features Biblical Carvings from the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. It is named after an abbot, Muiredach mac Domhnaill, who died in 923. Relax on the drive back to Dublin arriving around 5:00 PM.

From Dublin: Newgrange, Trim Castle and Hill of Tara

From Dublin: Newgrange, Trim Castle and Hill of Tara

The Boyne Valley is famous for its ancient wonders. From portal tombs, hill forts, castles to battles of religion from the 17th century. This tour of Ireland's Ancient East will take you on a historical and archeological adventure to discover Ireland's pre-celtic origins. From Dublin to Newgrange, Tara and Trim Castle, this tour will take you from the megalithic era to medeival era. You will be guided by a history postgraduate with a passion for the ancient wonders of Ireland. We also stop off at a traditional Irish pub for lunch. Customised tour available. Any questions are welcomed. Entry fees for Newgrange are to be purchased by the customer separately. Its best for the customer to book their additional tickets one month in advance online

History & Heritage Tour: Kells, Trim, Loughcrew Cairns, Fore

History & Heritage Tour: Kells, Trim, Loughcrew Cairns, Fore

Start your day by being picked up at your hotel in Dublin and driven through scenic Irish countryside to these hidden gems that will give you a taste of real Ireland! Go back in time and immerse yourself in more than 6000 years of Irish history by being guided around Loughcrew Cairns - passage tombs that are older than pyramids in Egypt and Newgrange. Continue your day by visiting legendary Fore Abbey and exploring its grounds and artefacts. Relax over lunch in a local distillery. Meet the local owner who will take you on a tour of the distillery where you'll learn the secrets and fascinating and poignant stories of Irish whiskey creation. Explore the iconic town of Kells closely associated with the legendary book of Kells and St Columcille's first monastery. Look closely at the fine round tower and the cross. Or as an option enjoy a guided tour of a largest and best preserved Anglo-Norman castle in Ireland in Trim, also a setting for the famous Mel Gibson's Braveheart movie. Get back to Dublin in comfort of your private vehicle just in time for dinner.

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What people are saying about Newgrange

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4.7
(701 reviews)

Great excursion to Newgrange, the ruins of Mellifont Abbey and the Celtic crosses of Monasterboice. However, in this season only 1 of the 2 sites can be visited at Newgrange. The visit to the Celtic site is also quite short, which makes the excursion relatively expensive for the day (departure 9am return 4pm) Our guide Richard was extremely kind, with lots of explanations along the way. In addition, we had to take the train at the end of our excursion, he allowed us to take our luggage in the hold and dropped us off at the station, which suited us a lot.

Highlight of my time in Ireland! I'll always treasure getting to visit these mystical and ancient sites. Matt was an exceptional tour guide, too. He was an effective and clear communicator (notifying us about what to expect at the sites was very helpful), and he's a gifted storyteller. I left feeling that I have a much deeper understanding of Irish history and a deeper love for this beautiful country.

It was great. The guide was timely and had just the right amount of info to share. I liked the flexibility to do what our family wanted and spend as much time in each location as we wanted.

Very nice excursion, well organized and with a very competent and friendly driver guide (Richard). He allowed us to make beautiful discoveries

It was great! Super beautiful and magnificent. Our guide Kevin was also great! He was friendly and explained a lot for us.