Ireland · UNESCO Heritage Sites

2-Day Boyne Valley Heritage Tour with Newgrange and Farm Experience

2 Days Round trip from Platin Rd Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the prehistoric landscape of the Boyne Valley
02 Visit the iconic Newgrange, Knowth, and Dowth passage graves
03 Engage in farm activities like sheep lambing and calf feeding
04 Discover historic sites like Monasterboice Cross and Mellifont Abbey

Explore the Boyne Valley in County Meath, Ireland, set along a bend in the River Boyne. This remarkable prehistoric landscape dates back to the Neolithic period and includes the great megalithic passage graves of Knowth, Newgrange, and Dowth, along with around 90 additional monuments. The archaeological culture associated with these sites is known as the 'Boyne culture', making this region one of the world's most important heritage landscapes.

This remarkable prehistoric landscape dates back to the Neolithic period and includes the great megalithic passage graves of Knowth, Newgrange, and Dowth, along with around 90 additional monuments.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Drogheda, Kells

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Newgrange Monument and Farm Experience

Pick up from the hotel.
Visit the Newgrange monument, a World Heritage Site.
Explore the nearby farms and take part in activities such as sheep lambing and calf feeding.
Walk along the Boyne River.
Have lunch at the farm.
Travel to the Battle of the Boyne site.
Discover Monasterboice Cross.
Visit Mellifont Abbey.

Return to the hotel.

Day 02