Dublin's suburban castles
Description:
The medieval castle of Sords, founded in the VI century, where you can get acquainted with the architecture of the castle and its history. Now the castle is located in a suburban village of the same name, which is interesting for its unforgettable color and unexpectedly large shopping center.
Then we move to the jewel of Dublin castles, Malahide Castle. In the group, with a guide and an auto translator, we will hear a 45-minute history of the castle, see the well-preserved interior and centuries-old furniture of the castle. I will also tell you about the ghosts of this castle and you will have the opportunity to visit the two gardens belonging to the castle.
After that, we will go to the Hote Peninsula, where the eponymous castle belonging to the Lawrence dynasty is located. It is one of the few castles in Ireland where the descendants of its founders still live. You will hear the true legend associated with this castle and the leader of the Irish pirates Grace O’Molly. You will admire the magical landscapes opening from the outskirts of Hote Castle, where you can see the entire Dublin Bay and the island of the Irish Eye.
You will also see Mortello's fortification castles, which were built to protect against a possible attack by Napoleon. On the way back, we will stop at the ancient castle of Clontarf, where the eponymous, 4-star hotel is now located.
Lunch will be in a real, village pub with national dishes.
The price includes:
Tour and transportation. Start at your hotel and return to the hotel at the end.