Cruise passengers disembarking from cruise ships at Dun Laoghaire port check-in at Dun Laoghaire railway station, beside cruise terminal, and travel by train along the very scenic East Coast.
- All other guests check-in at Dublin Connolly Station, 20 minutes before departure - at the Railtours Ireland check-in desk.
- Visit the Garden of Ireland
- Avoca (Ballykissangel)
- Glendalough
IDEAL FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS.
Wicklow Mountaineer Tour
Visit the Valley of Two Lakes - Glendalough - We travel on this half-day tour from Dublin Connolly Station and Dun Laoghaire station (adjacent to cruise pier).
Enjoy a spectacular rail journey along Dublin’s East Coast to Arklow, Wicklow - part of Ireland’s Ancient East. This coastal train route hugs the cliff edge as we make our way to Arklow, offering splendid views throughout the journey.
This tour visits the village of Avoca, known as Ballykissangel, and Avoca Handweavers, the oldest working woolen mill. Treat yourself to some of the vibrant coloured handcrafts as you wander.
The tour finishes with a trip to the twelfth-century monastic settlement of Glendalough, nestled in the valley of the two lakes, before returning to Dun Laoghaire, by coach, arriving at 16.45 (4:45pm) and Dublin, arriving 17:30 (5:30pm).
Look out for the Railtours Ireland tour host in their bright yellow jacket!
- Rail Travel from Dublin and Dun Laoghaire
- Reserved Seats on the train.
- Railtours Ireland Host throughout.
- Visitor Attraction Admissions.
- Escorted Coach.
1 Days
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$100pps
From price is based on 1 adult.
"this tour rates with the best I have taken"
Nov 2016 by Kelvin A (Melbourne, Australia)
“Excellent Day (Wicklow, Avoca & Glendalough Tour)”
An excellent day of magnificent scenery, Paddy and John were brilliant hosts. They provided a delightful day for all, with commentary throughout the entire tour. Every step of the way you are kept informed in a very personal way. Paddy is clearly passionate about his role and at one point explained "I never get tired of the scenery".
I can see why, the entire tour has beautiful tranquil settings.
Paddy brings an energy/enthusiasm that engages with all his quests in a friendly manner, his style/content of commentary is absolutely first class. Would happily take the same tour again. For me this tour rates with the best I have taken in London, France and Italy. Well worth a trip, particularly if you like natural beauty.
"Very full itinery with many areas of interest"
Jun 2015 by Susan F
Very full itinery with many areas of interest. We wouldn't have seen most of this if we had gone it alone. Loved the train journey. The tour guide Liam was very knowledgable and kept us up to date with lots of information about all the places we visited. Well worth a visit.
"Liam and Patrick were wonderful. Liam was full of fun facts and went at a great pace for the group"
Dec 2014 by Kyle K
Liam and Patrick were wonderful. Liam was full of fun facts and went at a great pace for the group. We got to see so much and it was so pretty. Thanks again! Very easy too.
Visitor Attraction Admissions Included: Avoca Woolen Mills & Glendalough.
- Rail Travel from Dublin and Dun Laoghaire
- Reserved Seats on the train.
- Railtours Ireland Host throughout.
- Visitor Attraction Admissions.
- Escorted Coach.
IDEAL FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS.
Book any 2 day tours and receive a Free Upgrade: 48hr Hop-on-Hop-off Dublin City Sightseeing Tour tickets
DAY
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Dublin to Wicklow
Check-in is 20 minutes prior to Train Departure Time.
Check-in in Connolly Station station where our representative will be waiting for you in their bright yellow jacket!
Check-in in Dun Laoghaire station adjacent to the cruise terminal where our representative will be waiting for you in their bright yellow jacket (cruise passangers only)!
Monday to Friday:
Dublin Connolly station departure - Check-in at 09:10am for the 09:33am departure from Connolly station (please check-in at our bright yellow stand at Dublin Connolly Station where you'll find our host wearing a bright yellow jacket).
Dun Laoghaire station departure - Check-in at 09:30am for the 09:57am departure from Dun Laoghaire station adjacent to the cruise terminal.
Sundays:
Dublin Connolly station departure - Check-in at 10:05am for the 10:25am departure from Connolly station (please check-in at our bright yellow stand at Dublin Connolly Station where you'll find our host wearing a bright yellow jacket).
Dun Laoghaire station departure - Check-in at 10:20am for the 10:42am departure from Dun Laoghaire station adjacent to the cruise terminal.
Look out for the Railtours Ireland tour host in their bright yellow jacket at the station entrance - opposite the cruise terminal.
Enjoy an elevated view of Dublin City and its architecture as the train travels south from Dublin Connolly station towards Arklow, Co. Wicklow.
Regarded as one of the one most stunning train routes in Ireland, the train journey hugs the coastline as it travels towards Bray and Greystones along the coast and cliff edge. From Arklow, the tour continues by coach onto Avoca Handweavers for a personal tour of the oldest working woolen mill, first established in 1723.
Our lunch stop is at a local pub, Fitzgeralds of Avoca, which serves up hearty Irish pub fare. Avoca is sometimes known as Ballykissangel, where the successful BBC television series of the same name was filmed. Our next stop is Glendalough, a twelfth-century monastic settlement. We take you to the Upper Lake of Glendalough - this was the original site of the monastic settlement, and features Reefert Church, Temple-na-Skellig, St. Kevin's Cell, St. Kevin's Bed, the Caher, and various crosses. We then walk back along the boardwalk to the Monastic City where you can see ruins of churches, a graveyard and the famous Round Tower.
The tour then continues through the stunning landscape of Wicklow before your return journey to Dublin.
Monday to Friday: We arrive back to Dun Laoghaire cruise terminal, by coach, at 16:45 (4:45pm) and Dublin Connolly station at 17:30 (5:30pm)
Sunday: We arrive back to Dun Laoghaire cruise terminal, by coach, at 17:45H (5:45pm) and Dublin Connolly station at 18:30 (6:30pm).
