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Prehistoric Ireland
From $3,910
Summary
See the iconic Megalithic sites of Newgrange & Knowth
Experience the fascinating prehistory of Ireland. The monumental passage tomb of Newgrange is but one of the highlights on this tour that takes in Dublin, the Boyne Valley, Carrowmore, mystical Galway, and the island of Inis Mor. Famous for its Celtic remains, Ireland has so much to offer archaeological enthusiasts. Join us to discover impressive burial monuments and captivating archaeological sites of earliest Ireland, all of which are scattered across this verdant isle.
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Today's Price
$3,910
Deposit: $500 Single supplement: $540
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Self-drive options
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Distanced seating on coaches
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Packed lunches and flexible dining options
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We are proud of our team of expert guide lecturers. Whenever you travel, your guide lecturer will be on hand to answer questions, tell stories and deliver insights to make your trip truly remarkable.
Jeremy Bennett
Guide Lecturer
Jeremy Bennett is currently embarked on PhD studies at Magdalene College, Cambridge. His research focuses on the development of the agrarian landscapes of Malta and Gozo, particularly the rise of agricultural terracing.
Your itinerary
Day 1 - Dublin
We meet in Dublin and ave lunch together at a restaurant and then tour the National Museum with its 4,500-year-old longboat.
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Day 2 - Fourknocks
We start the day travelling south of Dublin to view Broadleas and the Athgreaney stone circles. After lunch, we head to Fourknocks and step inside the main tomb to marvel at a rare carving of a Neolithic face.
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Day 3 - Newgrange - Knowth
Journey to Newgrange this morning, a monumental burial mound from the Neolithic period, pre-dating Stonehenge and the Pyramids of Giza. From here, we tour the UNESCO-listed site of Knowth. Later, we visit the Hill of Tara, once the seat of the High Kings of Ireland. We wander the Iron Age hilltop enclosure and view the so-called Stone of Destiny.
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Day 4 - Loughcrew - Creevykeel
We head for Loughcrew - a rugged group of partially engraved Megalithic carvings - and then our journey moves onto the coastal town of Sligo. This area’s natural harbour once saw trade from Phoenicians, Greeks and Romans. Following lunch, we encounter one of the best and largest examples of an Irish Court Tomb at Creevykeel.
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Day 5 - Carrowmore - Carrowkeel
Today’s highlight is our visit to Carrowmore, considered as the largest prehistoric cemetery of Ireland. 30 monuments are still visible on site. After lunch, we will wonder around the Carrowkeel megalithic complex, one of the most important Neolithic centres of prehistoric Ireland.
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Day 6 - Poulnabone - Galway
Galway, a settlement established in the 12th century, is ours to discover today. En route, there are stops to view Drumanone dolmen and Castlestrange Stone. After lunch, we journey to Poulnabrone dolmen in the Burren, one of the most iconic archaeological monuments of the island. In Galway, we visit the Prehistoric collection in the Galway City Museum and tour the area.
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Day 7 - Inis Mor
On our last full day we catch a ferry across to Inis Mor, a magnificent island bearing a wealth of sites and monuments. We visit Dun Aengus – the largest prehistoric hillfort on the Aran Islands. The impressive enclosure walls are dramatically situated on the edge of a steep cliff above the sea.
| Meals included | All meals included |
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Day 8 - Galway - Dublin
We travel back to Dublin to return home.
| Meals included | Breakfast |
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Tour dates & prices
Included in your cost:
- Expert Guide Lecturer
- Professional Tour Manager
- Local travel aboard a private air-conditioned coach
- Accommodation
- Meals as per the itinerary, wine and tea or coffee with dinner
- Entries to all sites as per the itinerary
- All taxes & gratuities
- Field notes
| Tour Departure | Tour ID | Departure date | Return Date | Guided by | Price | Deposit | Single supplement | Availability |
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| August 1 2021 | APIR210801 | August 1 2021 (Sunday) | August 8 2021 (Sunday) | Jeremy Bennett | $3,910 (ex. flights) |
$500 | $540 | Call for availability |
| September 26 2021 | APIR210926 | September 26 2021 (Sunday) | October 3 2021 (Sunday) | Jeremy Bennett | $3,805 (ex. flights) |
$500 | $540 | Book Now |
| June 26 2022 | APIR220626 | June 26 2022 (Sunday) | July 3 2022 (Sunday) | Jeremy Bennett | $3,980 (ex. flights) |
$500 | $560 | Book Now |
| July 31 2022 | APIR220731 | July 31 2022 (Sunday) | August 7 2022 (Sunday) | Jeremy Bennett | $3,980 (ex. flights) |
$500 | $560 | Book Now |
| September 4 2022 | APIR220904 | September 4 2022 (Sunday) | September 11 2022 (Sunday) | Jeremy Bennett | $3,980 (ex. flights) |
$500 | $560 | Book Now |
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