This is a driven day tour of the 'Garden of Ireland' as County Wicklow is known. We will visit Powerscourt Gardens, Wicklow National Park and Glendalough. A hike could be included in the day if requested - or a sheep dog demo. (admissions/demos are extra). I am the eighth generation of an upland farm, with sheep and cattle, so know the area very well, and am proud to show it to guests.
Your accommodation if it's city centre or south city.
- I will pick you up and return you to your accommodation.
Rated by National Geographic as third best in the world, these are stunning! I will guide you over 47 acres of gardens, created by many generations of the Wingfield family, and tell you many stories about the families that have lived here.
This park lies less than an hour from the city centre and includes most of the Wicklow Mountain range, the largest mountain range in Ireland. This is my home patch and I will guide you through heather covered mountains, discussing history, the environment, the many movies that have been shot here, and a bit of local gossip!
The valley of two lakes, with the ruins of a monastic city. Here we have history, geography and a hikers paradise...
Time of return depends on pickup time and traffic!
Your accommodation, or a mutually agreed alternative point.
Your fee includes transport in a luxurious E class Mercedes limousine that is licensed and fully insured for carrying for hire or reward. It is a legal requirement in Ireland that cars carrying passengers for reward are licensed, regularly inspected, and carry a specific insurance. The green disc on the front and rear windscreens indicate a licensed car. All parking and tolls are included as are the services of your driver guide, a qualified guide with over twelve year's experience.
This is a sedan car, so if four people travel, someone has to sit in the middle seat.
All admissions/sheepdog demos and meals/drinks.
Please wear walking shoes and bring a rain coat! Even in summer...!