Embark on a Spanish guided tour of Glendalough and Powerscourt in Wicklow, Ireland. Explore the stunning scenery, visit the monastic site of Glendalough, stroll through the award-winning gardens at Powerscourt, and indulge in traditional Irish stew at Johnnie Fox’s.
Embark on a Spanish guided tour of Glendalough and Powerscourt in Wicklow, Ireland. Explore the stunning scenery, visit the monastic site of Glendalough, stroll through the award-winning gardens at Powerscourt, and indulge in traditional Irish stew at Johnnie Fox’s.
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Powerscourt House & Gardens - Its renowned gardens, featuring Italian and Japanese styles, are home to a wide variety of flowers, plants, and trees.
Its pet cemetery, where the companion animals from the early 20th century are buried.
Its Triton Lake with a stunning central fountain, the Dolphin Pond, which is encircled by majestic trees,
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Powerscourt House & Gardens - Its renowned gardens, featuring Italian and Japanese styles, are home to a wide variety of flowers, plants, and trees.
Its pet cemetery, where the companion animals from the early 20th century are buried.
Its Triton Lake with a stunning central fountain, the Dolphin Pond, which is encircled by majestic trees,
The Pepperpot Tower, which you can climb for an excellent panoramic photograph. This was built to resemble a pepper grinder and is surrounded by cannons from various historical periods. - Glendalough Monastic Settlement - The journey begins in Dublin and heads to our first stop, Glendalough, which means “the valley of the two lakes” in Irish, a unique place that holds the history of St. Kevin, a monk who lived in a cave in the area and founded a monastery there in the 6th century.
You start the visit at the grand main entrance of the monastic complex, where our Spanish-speaking guide will narrate the entire history of the place, from St. Kevin’s experiences to the legends about King O´Toole, and you won’t miss the chance to touch the stone named after O´Toole because, it is said, merely touching it will absolve you of all your sins.
Next, you move on to the monastery, which has lost its roof over time but still retains a special charm, as well as ancient gravestones that are remarkable for a curious detail: the ages of those buried there often exceed 100 years.
- Glendalough Upper Lake - Crossing a small bridge, you embark on a spectacular 1.5 km walk filled with large oaks and dense ferns, an area where several scenes from the award-winning series Vikings were filmed and which you will surely recognize.
The path leads you to the Upper Lake, one of the two glacial lakes preserved in Glendalough. You are greeted by a picturesque landscape of dark waters surrounded by green mountains that channel the stream that supplies water to the area.
Optional walk
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Johnnie Fox’s - To end the day, we can’t forget about dining, and around 3:30 p.m., you have the option to do so at what might be the most peculiar yet hidden pub in all of Ireland, Johnnie Fox´s
Upon arrival, you immediately feel you’re in a unique place just by looking at its varied and original exterior decor.
And as you step inside, the feeling intensifies, as you notice thousands of vintage details on the walls and furniture, including a diverse collection of old signs. In the main dining room, you enjoy a hearty menu that features the authentic Irish stew, Irish Stew, slowly cooked over peat fire
The meal is optional
- Spanish Driver/guide
- Transport by private vehicle along the whole tour
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Local taxes
- Spanish Driver/guide
- Transport by private vehicle along the whole tour
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Local taxes
- No exclusions
- Gratuities
- comida y bebida no incluida, este tiene un coste adicional
- No exclusions
- Gratuities
- comida y bebida no incluida, este tiene un coste adicional
This expedition takes you close to the picturesque county of Wicklow.
A guide fluent in Spanish will provide information about the monastic establishment at Glendalough and lead you to the lakes within the National Park.
You’ll have the opportunity to explore the award-winning Powerscourt gardens featuring an intriguing pet cemetery, a Japanese garden,…
This expedition takes you close to the picturesque county of Wicklow.
A guide fluent in Spanish will provide information about the monastic establishment at Glendalough and lead you to the lakes within the National Park.
You’ll have the opportunity to explore the award-winning Powerscourt gardens featuring an intriguing pet cemetery, a Japanese garden, sculptures of winged horses and the Rapunzel tower, among other attractions.
After spending an entire day immersed in the fresh outdoors, you will have the chance to savor the traditional Irish Stew at Johnnie Fox’s which is likely the most obscure treasure of the Wicklow mountains.
- 1 hour optional walk is involved
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark. The terrain at the monastic site is the only bit that is uneven.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.