The Day Tour Highlights
- Newgrange – UNESCO World Heritage
- Monasterboice – home of Ireland’s early Christian art
- Mellifont Abbey – the first Cistercian monastery in Ireland
Tour Details
Explore Ireland’s Ancient East: Newgrange, Monasterboice, and Mellifont Abbey
Embark on a captivating journey through Ireland’s rich history with a visit to three of its most iconic sites. Start your adventure at Newgrange, a UNESCO World Heritage site that predates the pyramids of Egypt. Marvel at this 5,000-year-old passage tomb, renowned for its winter solstice alignment and intricate stone carvings.
Next, we’ll visit Monasterboice, home to some of Ireland’s finest examples of early Christian art. Explore the ancient monastic site, where the towering High Crosses stand as remarkable testaments to Ireland’s spiritual heritage, with intricate carvings that tell biblical stories.
Conclude your tour at Mellifont Abbey, Ireland’s first Cistercian monastery, founded in 1142. Wander through the tranquil ruins, including the octagonal lavabo, where monks once performed ritual ablutions, and the chapter house, where they gathered for daily meetings. Mellifont’s peaceful surroundings offer a reflective glimpse into monastic life during the medieval period.
This tour is perfect for history enthusiasts and those seeking to connect with Ireland’s ancient past. Join us for a day steeped in heritage, where the stories of Ireland’s ancestors come to life through these remarkable sites.