This excursion features the Powerscourt Estate and Gardens, a drive through the Wicklow Hills, the small village of Roundwood, and the lakes of Glendalough. The experience highlights an estate featured in Mel Gibson’s 'Braveheart' and an 800-year history of the family who called it home, alongside the natural scenery of the hills and lakes. The atmosphere connects the exploration of themed gardens, a walled garden, and a pet cemetery with the opportunity for a relaxing time by the water and a traditional village stop.
The journey begins at the Powerscourt Estate, where guests can take an optional tour inside the house to learn a comprehensive history of its 800 years and the family who lived there. Visitors can also choose to enter the Powerscourt Gardens to take a leisurely stroll through Japanese and Italian themed gardens, a walled garden, and a unique pet cemetery. The tour then drives from Powerscourt through the Wicklow Hills to arrive at the small village of Roundwood, where time is available to have a pub lunch and stroll through the village. Leaving Roundwood, the drive proceeds to Glendalough, where guests can spend a relaxing time at the beautiful lakes and choose to visit the Glendalough Visitor Centre.
Inclusions:
- Blue Badge Driver Guide
- Optional Powerscourt gardens Entrances
- Optional Glendalough visitors centre Entrances
