When your cruise ship docks in Dublin, enjoy a full-day shore excursion to Powerscourt Gardens and back to the capital city to see the best sights. Aboard your comfortable coach with an informative guide, drive through the countryside of Wicklow and walk through the immaculate gardens of Powerscourt. On your tour of Dublin, you’ll get a taste of the city’s cultural and historical attractions, such as O’Connell Street, Phoenix Park and Dublin Castle.
Highlights
- Full-day shore excursion of Powerscourt Gardens and Dublin
- Drive through Wicklow Mountain National Park
- Stroll through Powerscourt Gardens, a gorgeous country estate
- Visit several museums and galleries in Dublin
- See Dublin highlights such as O’Connell Street and Merrion Square
- Covered by Viator’s worry-free policy: guaranteed on-time return to your ship
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Powerscourt Gardens
After your cruise ship docks in Dublin, depart for County Wicklow on a shore excursion with a knowledgeable guide. Relax aboard a comfortable coach for about one hour as you take in the gorgeous scenery – including the Emerald Isle’s iconic lush green countryside. On the way, travel along the coast and through the granite uplands of Wicklow Mountain National Park, which surrounds the city of Dublin.
When you arrive at Powerscourt, a beautiful 68-room country estate completed in 1741, explore the surrounding gardens. The mansion stands on the site of a former 13th-century castle, originally owned by the Le Power family. In 1603, Queen Elizabeth granted the land to Richard Wingfield, whose descendants maintained the grounds for more than 350 years, planting Japanese gardens and a variety of trees.
As you stroll through the wooded grounds, learn more from your guide about the history and design of the Powerscourt Gardens. Stand next to the house to see vistas of the parkland and tree plantations heading north, and walk through the walled gardens to the south. Admire the tree-lined avenue as well as a fishpond, cascades, grottos and terraces.
After lunch (own expense), return to Dublin for a coach tour of the capital city and enjoy commentary from your guide about its rich cultural history. First, visit several galleries and museums to view the superb collections. Then, catch sight of all the top attractions, including Dublin Castle, Merrion Square, St Patrick’s Cathedral, Trinity College, Phoenix Park, O’Connell Street and the Guinness brewery.
Your coach tour ends with return to the Dublin cruise port.
Worry-free Shore Excursion:
We will ensure your timely return to the Dublin port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.
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