Day Trips from Dublin Newgrange and Boyne Valley

The Newgrange and Boyne Valley Day Tour takes you to County Meath, north of Dublin City. this river valley was the cradle of Irish civilization, and it supported a sophisticated society in Neolithic times. visit to the Bru-na-Boinne Centre – visit the Megalithic Passage Tombs at Newgrange and Knowth. These Tombs date back before the Pyramids in Egypt. Rock Art – largest assemblage of megalithic art in Western Europe. World Heritage Site since December 1993. Monasterboice Monastic Site Founded by St. Buithe in the 6th Century. Best Early example of an early Christian site in entire country. Best example of 2 Sandstone High Crosses of the 100 High Crosses in Ireland. Cross of Muiredach – Most decorative High Cross in Ireland. West Cross – over 7 meters high, the tallest High Cross in Ireland.