Glendalough
Spectacular day tour to the 'Glenn of the two lakes', located in the Wicklow Mountains National park. Enjoy a personal guided (walking) tour of this 6th century monastic settlement nestled in a majestic glacial valley. Our tour provides you with plenty of free time to Explore the valley & enjoy a wonderful walk to the upper & lower lakes. Glendalough is famous for its 10 th century round tower, its celtic crosses, and many stone churches. You will be in the area for approx. 2 hours, take a stroll visit the local heritage centre or just relax.
Sally Gap (film locations) Ps I Love You * Brave Heart * Excalibur
A truly spectacular vista awaits you around every corner. Travel high over the Wicklow mountains along the military road which was constructed at the begining of the 19th century, across baron peat bogs. Wild Irish mountains with vibrant purple heather, this area was used for many films, among them Braveheart, Excalubar,the TV series Ballykisangel,the Tudors and Camalott. Have your own PS I LOVE YOU moment, at the spot were Holly gets lost in the Wicklow National park and Gerald Butler comes along, ah ya know the rest. Ask your guide to stop anywhere along the route for stunning photographs.
Glenmacnass Waterfall
Located in Western Wicklow, Mt. Mullaghcleevaun (848m/2,781 ft.). during winter a raging river runs south at one point, it reaches the edge of a plateau and flows off the edge quite spectacularly. The valley below is a glacial gem, with a wonderful sheep farm resting between sheer mountain sides. We go to Glenmacnass Waterfall other companies do not visit waterfalls
Avoca Handweavers est 1723
Built on the banks of the Avoca River from where it used to draw its power, visit a working hand weaving mill. The mill itself dates from 1723, and is said to be the oldest extant manufacturer in Ireland.
The picturesque village of Avoca itself was the fictional home of the BBC's TV series, "Ballykissangel"
Lunch Stop -
*Lunch is not in ticket price -
Wicklow Day Tour Ticket Includes -
- Dublin City Tour
- South Coast -
Dublin Bay - Entrance into Wicklow Mountains National Park (various photo stops)
- Sally Gap -
Ps I love You & Brave Heart film locations (various photo stops) - Glenmacnass Waterfall (photo stops)
- Guinness Lake Loch Tay (photo stops)
- Entrance into Glendalough Guided walking tour (approx 2 hour stop)
- Rathdrum Village -
Michael Collins film location - Meeting of the waters made famous by Thomas Moore (poet)
- Avoca Village Ballykissangel & Handweavers est. 1723 (1.5 hour stop -
summer time) - during Winter Months times can change - Our Tour Vehicles -
Travel in style on our modern fleet of Mercedes Benz Mini & Midi coaches all are fully air conditioned for your comfort. (full tour spec)
General information regarding vehicles used by other (Tour companies)
Mini Van in the USA / CANADA is 7 or 8 seats air con & comfortable. In Ireland mini van is 16 seats cramped & no A/C no headroom to stand. Other companies use double decker buses 83 passenger seats
- Number Passengers on your Wicklow Day Tour -
Average 29 persons, on a/c Mercedes Benz vehicles - Your Tour guides -
100% Irish, Friendly, with great stories to share during a wonderful day tour from Dublin to Wicklow and Glendalough. - Customer Promise -
You will not be stuck on a bus from 7am - 8 pm as with other tours to the Cliffs of Moher & Giants Causway. You will not be stuck on motorways our route is on roads less travelled. - Customer Promise -
Our day tour price is the best value in town if you find when you arrive that there is a better offer we will double the difference*
We are the only tour company doing this SPECTACULAR ROUTE combination* Glenmacnass Waterfall plus Glendalough plus Sally Gap plus Avoca Village
We can also cater for LARGER TOUR GROUPS
Please contact one of our company reps on info@daytoursunplugged.ie with your group size the date you require and we will provide you with a SPECIAL OFFER RATE -