Wicklow Mountains
A key stop or theme within the Wicklow, Glendalough & Powerscourt Private Tour route.
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Wicklow, Glendalough & Powerscourt Private Tour
A premium scenic private day tour that brings together mountain roads, lakes, monastic heritage, and elegant gardens for one of the most complete routes from Dublin.
Tour overview
About this private tour
Wicklow, Glendalough & Powerscourt Private Tour is a private Ireland experience departing from Dublin City or Dublin Airport. It is shaped around comfort, clear planning, and a smooth day out for your own group. The route focuses on wicklow mountains, glendalough, powerscourt area while keeping the itinerary practical for a private tour from Dublin.
Planned routeDublin → Powerscourt → Sally Gap / Lough Tay → Glendalough → Dublin
Travellers who want a fuller day from Dublin without stretching into a very long return journey.
Route highlights
What this route includes
A practical private touring route with attractive stops and room for a smooth day out.
Glendalough
A key stop or theme within the Wicklow, Glendalough & Powerscourt Private Tour route.
Powerscourt area
A key stop or theme within the Wicklow, Glendalough & Powerscourt Private Tour route.
Scenic drives and gardens
A key stop or theme within the Wicklow, Glendalough & Powerscourt Private Tour route.
Suggested private tour itinerary
Planned route with timings
A practical sample schedule for this private route. It gives guests a clear idea of the day while keeping enough flexibility for real traffic, weather, opening times, and group pace.
Approx. distanceApprox. 160–210 km round trip
Approx. drivingApprox. 3.75–4.5 hours driving time
RouteDublin → Powerscourt → Sally Gap / Lough Tay → Glendalough → Dublin
Pickup in Dublin City or Dublin Airport
Start the day with a private journey south toward County Wicklow.
Powerscourt area
Time for the estate, gardens, waterfall area, or a tailored stop depending on your preference.
Sally Gap and Lough Tay scenic drive
Travel through classic Wicklow mountain roads with photo stops where safe and practical.
Glendalough
Explore the monastic site, round tower, valley scenery, and lake area.
Lunch or coffee stop
Flexible refreshment stop in the Wicklow area.
Return journey to Dublin
Return through countryside or a faster route depending on timing.
Drop-off in Dublin
Drop-off at your hotel, airport, or agreed Dublin location.
This is one of the most balanced full-day routes from Dublin. The order can change depending on weather, Powerscourt opening times, and the best light for viewpoints.
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