5-Hour Dublin to Belfast Transfer with Newgrange and Monasterboice

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit Newgrange's 5,000-year-old passage tomb, famed for its winter solstice illumination
• 02 See a prehistoric monument that predates Stonehenge and the pyramids of Giza
• 03 Explore the ruined monastic site of Monasterboice
• 04 Marvel at the 5.2-meter-high Cross of Muiredach at Monasterboice

Embark on a 5-hour journey from Dublin to Belfast with enriching stops at Newgrange and Monasterboice. Visit Newgrange's 5,000-year-old passage tomb, renowned for its winter solstice illumination and older than both Stonehenge and the pyramids of Giza. Continue to the ruined monastic site of Monasterboice to admire its remarkable high crosses, including the impressive 5.2-meter-high Cross of Muiredach, before arriving in Belfast.

Reach Newgrange, a famous 5,000-year-old passage tomb known for its winter solstice illumination.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Dublin, Belfast

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Dublin to Belfast via Newgrange and Monasterboice

• Transfer from Dublin to Belfast with stops at Newgrange and the high crosses of Monasterboice.
• Leave Dublin and drive north along the east coast for approximately an hour.
• Reach Newgrange, a famous 5,000-year-old passage tomb known for its winter solstice illumination.
• Explore Newgrange and experience the illumination that lights up the passage and chamber.
• Note the historical significance of Newgrange, which predates Stonehenge and the pyramids of Giza.
• Depart from Newgrange and drive a short distance to Monasterboice.
• Arrive at Monasterboice, a ruined monastic site.
• Marvel at the High Cross of Muiredach, standing 5.2 meters tall.
• Conclude the visit to Monasterboice and resume the drive north.
• Proceed to the final destination, Belfast city, located in Northern Ireland.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pickup in Dublin and drop-off in Belfast city, with stops at Newgrange and Monasterboice
• Complimentary drinks and snacks

What's Not Included

• Tickets for the Newgrange tour; these must be purchased before travel and cannot be purchased on site.

What to bring

• Maybe bring a rain jacket and umbrella in case of rain.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Dublin, Ireland

Tour start

Dublin, Ireland

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.