2-DAY ARCHAEOLOGICAL TOUR TO CLONMACNOISE

We invite individual travellers (1-3pax) for a weekend archaeological tour from Dublin to Clonmacnoise monastic site. In 1979, it was visited by the Pope, John Paul II, who performed the Holy Mass onsite. Founded in the mid-6^th century, the site had expanded by the mid-8th century into a thriving centre of learning and art. Clonmacnoise features a Cathedral, two round Towers, three High Crosses, nine Churches, and over 700 Early Christian graveslabs. The name Clonmacnoise means ‘Meadow of the Sons of Nós’ in Irish. You will also have a unique opportunity to see the site from the River Shannon during 5-hour private cruise from your hotel.

On the first day, you will be picked up from your accommodation in Dublin. On the way to Clonmacnoise, you will visit the remnants of another important monastic site of Durrow, a medieval town of Athlone with a pint of Guinness in the oldest pub in Ireland, and you will enjoy an overnight relaxation at a 4-star accommodation by the Lough Ree.

A dedicated guide who is an archaeologist and historian of art, specialised in Christian theology, will explain you the iconographical language of the High Irish Crosses of Clonmacnoise and Durrow and the contextual meaning of early medieval monastic sites in Hiberno-Scotland. You are welcome to ask questions and discuss the raised matters.

Together with our DMC partner company, we specialize in luxury individual archaeological travel in Ireland, focusing on delivering unique travel experiences to our clients. 

Dates: Saturday&Sunday in August-October 2024; April – October, 2025. All tours are subject to availability.

What is included:

• Private driver (up to 8 hours per day in a row),
• Comfortable high-standard vehicle up to 3pax,
• Services of a private guide/archaeologist,
• B&B overnight in a 4-star hotel,
• Admissions,
• Private cruise on Shannon River (5-hours),
• Lunchboxes during the cruise,
• Classical afternoon tea (subject to availability),
• One bottle of mineral water per person per day.

What is not included:

• Departure Taxes or Visa handling&fees,
• International flights,
• Insurance,
• Meals, unless expressly stated above,
• Beverages, alcohol, laundry, telephone calls; or other items of personal nature,
• Services not specifically stated in the itinerary,
• Tips.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Payments are accepted by credit card.

•   We request a 20% non-refundable deposit at the moment of booking . If it is less than 4 weeks prior departure, we require the whole payment.

•  The balance is to be paid 4 weeks prior departure.

•  We will retain an additional 20% of the total cost if you cancel in less than 2-3 weeks before the tour.

•    This increases to 50% if cancelled 1-2 weeks before the tour, 80% if cancelled 3-6 calendar days prior, and 100% if cancelled 1-2 working days prior.

The rate varies depends on chosen dates. To ask about the rate and our availability, contact us . We will respond to you as soon as possible.

Featured image: Clonmacnoise monastic site: the Cross of the Scriptures. Photo by Felipe Almeida. Copyright©Archaeotravel.