Take a trip into Ireland's Ancient East on your visit to the Boyne Valley. With our Celtic Boyne Valley day tour, you have the chance to really get up close to the landscape. Experience the charm and wonder of the area across a full day of adventure — exploring ancient sites, hearing the fascinating stories of old, and engaging with the Emerald Isle's storied past.
We'll set off on the Celtic Boyne Valley tour at 8:00 AM, which gives us an arrival time of 8:30 AM at the Hill of Tara. This was the seat of Ireland's Ancient High Kings, and they have left behind historic monuments that each tell a story of their own. The lush, green surroundings are just as charming today as they would have been in the days of the Ard Rí kings.
The next stop is Trim Castle, and we arrive here at 10:00 AM. Of all Ireland's many castles, this is among the largest and best preserved. The medieval walls of the castle sit alongside charming and wellmaintained gardens. At 11:50 AM, we're turning back the clock even further with a visit to Loughcrew Tombs, where megalithic cairns have stood for 5,000 years.
In the afternoon, we will journey to Fore Abbey, arriving at 3:00 PM. But first, we’ll make a stop at the Fore Distillery, where you’ll learn about the fascinating process of making Poitin and enjoy a delicious tasting.
Afterward, we will continue to Fore Abbey. Although the original seventh-century monastery founded by St. Fechin is no longer standing, the remaining church ruins date back to as early as 900 AD. This visit will serve as a memorable conclusion to our Celtic Boyne Valley tour — a day you certainly won't forget!
