Newgrange & The Boyne Valley

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Operator: Irish Luxury Day Tours
Duration: 8 h
Area: Dublin
Prices: Luxury Saloon €848, Luxury MPV €1007, Luxury Midi Coach €1176.60

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About this tour

Duration: 8 Hours
Age: Minimum 4 years of age

Newgrange & The Boyne Valley

Discover 5,000 years of history in Ireland’s Ancient East with your very own expert private driver/guide and Luxury Vehicle. Travel to the Royal County of Meath for a visit to Ireland’s Ancient East and River Boyne, a place that is rich in myth and lore. Visit the Stoneage neolithic monument and world UNESCO Heritage site at Newgrange, the jewel in the crown of Ireland’s Ancient East.

Newgrange

Newgrange was built by Stone Age farmers, the mound is 85m (279ft) in diameter and 13m (43ft) high, an area of about 1 acre.A passage measuring 19m (62ft) leads into a chamber with 3 alcoves. The passage and chamber are aligned with the rising sun on the mornings around the Winter Solstice. Newgrange is surrounded by 97 large stones called kerbstones some of which are engraved with megalithic art; the most striking is the entrance stone. Access to the Newgrange monument is via the Brú na Bóinne Visitors Centre.

Boyne Valley

The Boyne Valley, Birthplace of Ireland’s Ancient East, is a place steeped in history. Combined with its lush green landscape and magnificent waterways, fantastic food and drink, outdoor adventures and cultural gems, this wealth of heritage makes it a really special destination. Encompassing Co Meath and south Co Louth, the Boyne Valley is a unique holiday destination

Highlights

• Boyne Valley • serene beauty • vast biodiversity • connecting the past with the present.
• Boyne Valley Food • Lunch at some of the region’s best cafes and restaurants • Featuring local cheeses and Charcuterie.
• A visit to the UNESCO World Heritage site at Newgrange

Includes

In-person guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Private transportation
Bottled water & umbrellas provide

Excludes

• Lunch
• Snacks

Accessibility

Easy – Most travellers can participate.

Meeting Point

Nassau Street, Dublin

Cancellation policy

Customers will receive a full refund or credit with 7 days notice of cancellation. Notice of cancellation/ rebooking can be made via the confirmation email. Customers will also receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.