Once you have chosen your accommodation from hundreds of well-established hotels, guesthouses, hostels or bed and breakfasts; it is time to plan your daytrip from Dublin. As driving in and around Dublin can be chaotic, it is worth making use of the excellent public transport system. This includes the DART (train), the LUAS (light rail transit system) or the bus. Renting a car is another good option to explore Dublin and the surrounding region.
Hopping on a double-decker tour bus is a great way to get the most out of your daytrip from Dublin. The south coast and gardens trip offers awe inspiring sea views as the bus meanders along the coastline, past the yacht-filled marina and attractive esplanade of Dun Laoghaire before continuing on to Sandycove and James Joyce Tower. Online Dublin car rental
The bus heads west away from the coastline and makes the ascent into the magnificent Wicklow Mountains and the enchanting village of Enniskerry, before arriving at the Powerscourt estate. This is one of the finest estates in Europe and its amazing mountain setting has been the location for many films including Braveheart. The estate contains sumptuous Japanese, Italian and walled gardens to take a relaxing stroll through.
Another option for a daytrip from Dublin is a visit to Howth Head. Dublin Hire car discounts Howth is a quiet little fishing village just north of Dublin city and you can get there by taking the DART north line to the last stop. From here, follow the signs, on foot, to the summit, taking you past the village and up to Howth Head. Once here, you can enjoy the breathtaking views of Dublin city and Ireland’s Eye, a bird sanctuary. Descend at your leisure to Howth village and enjoy some of the freshest fish and chips in Ireland. After all that walking, you really have earned it!
Why not be Irish for a day! This daytrip from Dublin takes place about an hour north of Dublin and is a fun-filled day of Irish activities, with afternoon tea, a traditional evening meal and a live music session. The activities are all based at a family-run farm and include lessons in Gaeilge (Irish), hurling (Irish sport) and you can even learn to play the bodhrán (Irish drum).
The day culminates in a hearty home cooked meal with music and dancing, known locally as a céilí. There are public buses from Dublin (Busuras-Central Bus Station) to Kells every 30 minutes and you can arrange a pick up and drop off at the bus stop if you let them know when you are arriving/departing.
After an action packed daytrip from Dublin, what better way to finish the day than with a pint of black gold and mighty craic.
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