Ballyknocken House & Glendalough
Visit the scenic Garden of Ireland, monastic ruins, and Ballyknocken Country House.
Explore County Wicklow, known as the Garden of Ireland thanks to the mass of domed granite mountains penetrated by deep glens and wooded valleys. Then take a guided tour of the 6th-century monastic ruins of Glendalough, before re-boarding the coach for Ballyknocken Country House farm and cookery school — one of Ireland’s leading centers of cuisine. Watch as a chef demonstrates how to make traditional Irish scones, and enjoy your own scones with warm coffee or tea.
Energy Level
Duration
5.25 Hours
Type
CULTURED
Accessible
No
Shore Thing Highlights
Visit Country Wicklow, known as the Garden of Ireland
Guided tour of the ruins of Glendalough, a 6th-century monastery
Scone demonstration by a local chef at Ballyknocken Country House farm and cookery school
Enjoy tea, coffee, and warm scones with homemade preserves
Need to know
This Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible
Sailors should expect to walk over uneven terrain; please note that the guide cannot provide individual assistance
Closed-toed shoes are required
Transfer from the port to the tour location is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes
The order of sights may vary
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