Weekend in Dublin Itinerary Package price includes: 49-seater coach for Half Day on Day 1 (09:00 13:00 or 13:30 17:30) Guide for Half Day (Panoramic tour) on day 1 Coach for Half Day on day 1 (Panoramic tour) 3 Nights in a three star centrally located hotel in Dublin, Bed & Full Irish Breakfast basis Airport transfer from your hotel to Dublin Airport on Day 4 Day 1 Details Arrive at the Dublin Airport and meet with your guide at the arrival halls. Depart for Dublin Panoramic City Tour (appr 3h). The guided panoramic city tour takes you through the most famous monuments and landmarks of Dublin, the city on the banks of River Liffey. You ll see some of the town s most important buildings, including GPO which dominates the famous O Connell Street, arterie of the Northern City and Palace of Justice in Four Courts, an old Dubiln port area with beautiful Customs House. You ll also drive through Phoenix Park which is the biggest town park in the Europe and houses the residence of the President of Republic of Ireland and famous Dublin Zoo. The Southern City is more sophisticated with elegant Georgian houses with their multicolored doors and magnificent Grafton Street are with its great shops and the famous Trinity College with its huge Old Library and Book of Kells. You ll see the St.Patrick s Cathedral, the most important church in Ireland and medieval church of Christ Church where the 14th century copy of Magna Carta is displayed. After the tour you ll transfer to your hotel and check in
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Suggested Dublin 2018 Activities Greyhound Race in Dublin As popular as horse racing, this type of race is practiced weekly throughout the Ireland. To get most out of your experience in Greyhound Race Stadium, combine it with dinner at the stadium restaurant. Gaelic Games! Discover Gaeliq Football and Hurling Approximately 2 Hours Morning of Afternoon sessions available These two sports not very well kow in the Europe are the most popular sport games in the Ireland. Both are played outdoors and are a team sport. The games have been played in Ireland almost for 300 years and in the modern times they are important part of local culture. The GAA is established to ensure the continuity of hurling and Gaelic footbool and they are included in the school programs. Your instructor will help you to learn the difficult art of hitting the ball with the hurley (hurling stick or camán in celtic)! Old Jameson Distillery Visit and Degustation Approximately 90 minutes Discover how John Jameson s focus on the highest quality ingredients, triple distillation process, and constant innovation resulted in an exceptionally smooth whiskey that is celebrated and enjoyed all around the globe. Your experience will conclude in JJ s Bar, where you can share a story and a whiskey with some new found friends.
Teeling Distillery Visit and Degustation Approximately 90 minutes Located in the heart of Dublin city centre, the Teeling Whiskey Distillery is the only operational distillery in Dublin, the first of its kind to open its doors in over 125 years. The Teeling Whiskey Distillery is Dublin s newest destination for whiskey fans or for anyone with an interest in Dublin s long, historical association with Irish whiskey. Come and experience first-hand the sound, smell and feel of a fully operational distillery, as the first Dublin whiskey is distilled for over 40 years. Lunch or Dinner Cruise on the Grand Canal A unique and memorable experience on the Grand Canal in Dublin. Every day there are 2 evening cruises for dinner and there is also a lunch service available. On sunny days or nice and quiet evening it is special treat to have you meals on open deck. Croke Park Tours (Approximately 1 hour, 30 minutes) Croke Park has been at the heart of Irish sporting life for over 100 years. With a capacity of 82,300, this magnificent stadium is actually the third largest in Europe. Ranked as one of the best things to do in Dublin, some of the highlights include taking a seat in the VIP area, getting a birds-eye view from the media centre, sneaking a peek inside the dressing rooms, and of course, walking in the footsteps of gaelic games legends as you go pitchside through the players tunnel! Guinness Storehouse The Guinness Storehouse explains the history of Beer. The story is told through various interactive exhibition areas including ingredients, brewing, transport, cooperage, advertising and sponsorship. At the base of the atrium lies a copy of the 9,000 year lease signed by Arthur Guinness on the brewery site. In the Perfect Pint bar, visitors may pour their own pint of Guinness. The Brewery Bar on the fifth floor offers Irish cuisine, using Guinness both in the cooking and as an accompaniment to food
Trinity College Et le Livre De Kells Trinity College was established by Queen Elizabeth I on 1592 and is the oldest university in Ireland. The famous Long Library contains over 200 000 manuscripts! The Book of Kells is the centrepiece of an exhibition which attracts over 500,000 visitors to Trinity College each year. Written around the year 800 AD, the Book of Kells contains a richly decorated copy of the four gospels in a latin text. Christchurch Cathedral Christ Church Cathedral (founded c.1028) is the spiritual heart of the city and one of the top visitor attractions in Dublin. Step inside and you can enjoy the cathedral s beautiful interior and fascinating medieval crypt. The medieval crypt is the largest in Ireland and the earliest surviving structure in the city. The crypt houses priceless silver and Ireland s first copy of Magna Carta. Saint Patrick s Cathedral Saint Patrick s Cathedral has been part of Ireland s history for over 800 years and today is one of the most popular visitor attractions in Dublin. Built in honour of Ireland s patron saint between 1220 and 1260 Saint Patrick s Cathedral offers visitors a rich and compelling cultural experience and is one of the few buildings left from medieval Dublin. It is the National Cathedral of the Church of Ireland and is the largest Cathedral in the country. Jonathan Swift, author of Gulliver s Travels, was Dean of Saint Patrick s Cathedral in the 1700s and he is one of many burials on site. Kilmainham Gaol If you have a desire to understand Irish history especially about resistance to the British rule then a visit to this former prison is an absolute must. This threatening grey building, built between 1792 and 1795, played a role in virtually every act of Ireland's painful path to independence, and even today, despite closing in 1924, it still has the power to chill it gives the visitor a dramatic and realistic insight into what it was like to have been confined in one of these forbidding bastions of punishment and correction between 1796 when it opened and 1924 when it closed. (Guided tours only subject to availability!)
National Gallery of Ireland The National Gallery of Ireland houses the national collection of Irish and European art. 2.500 pieces of art from all European countries are exhibited in the gallery It is located in the centre of Dublin with one entrance on Merrion Square, beside Leinster House, and another on Clare Street. It was founded in 1854 and opened its doors ten years later. The Gallery has an extensive, representative collection of Irish painting and is also notable for its Italian Baroque and Dutch masters painting.,you will meet the works of Poussin, Picasso, Fra Angelico, Mantegna, Vermeer, Velázquez and many others. Freemasons Museum Grand Lodge of Ireland The Grand Lodge of Ireland is the second most senior Grand Lodge in the world and the oldest in continuous existence. The Museum gives an outline of the history of the Masonic Fraternity in Ireland, along with information on some famous personalities in Irish masonic history and displays an exceptionally wide variety of artefacts such as items of regalia and historic documents. Dublin Castle Erected in the early thirteenth century on the site of a Viking settlement, Dublin Castle served for centuries as the headquarters of English, and later British, administration in Ireland. In 1922, following Ireland s independence, Dublin Castle was handed over to the new Irish government. It is now a major government complex used for different venues and also opens for visitors. (Subject to availability) Museum of Modern Arts - Imma The Irish Museum of Modern Art is housed in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, the finest 17th-century building in Ireland. The Royal Hospital was founded in 1684 by James Butler, Duke of Ormonde and Viceroy to Charles II, as a home for retired soldiers and continued in that use for almost 250 years. Today IMMA is the home of the national collection of modern and contemporary art and takes responsibility for the care and maintenance of this national resource.
Museum of Irish Emigration Epic The Irish Emigration Museum is Dublin s newest museum and tourist attraction. EPIC tells the story of the 70 million worldwide who claim Irish descent. This privately funded museum is both a commemoration and celebration of the story of Irish emigration. Why they emigrated? When they emigrated? Where they emigrated? How Irish influenced and shaped the world? Dublinia Dublinia is a historical recreation (or living history) museum focusing on the Viking and Medieval history of the city. Dublinia is located in a part of Dublin's Christ Church Cathedral, known as the Synod hall. You will visit Viking and Medieval Dublin, see Archaeology and climb the medieval St Michael s Tower. At Dublinia you will see Dublin from a new perspective and will be knowing more about its citizens!
Day Tour Suggestions for Dublin Full Day tour to Wicklow Full Irish Breakfast at your hotel. 9.00hrs - 17.30hrs. Depart your hotel for a day tour Wicklow mountains a place an outstanding natural beauty, also known as the garden of Ireland. Continue to Glendalough. The stunning scenery of the Wicklow Mountains Tour route includes a stop at Glencree Valley, photo stops at the Guinness Lake (Lough Tay), the PS I Love you Bridge, the bog lands and heather fields of the Sally gap and spectacular Glendalough. Situated in the heart of the Wicklow Mountains, the 10th century monastic round tower settlement in Glendalough is the jewel in the crown of the Wicklow Mountains Tour. Offering up leisurely (or more challenging) walks to the lower and upper lakes, the stark beauty of Glendalough makes it a must see! For a lunch spot with a difference we would suggest Traditional Irish Pub in the quaint village of Avoca. Free time in Avoca Return to Dublin. Full Day tour to Belfast and Titanic Experience Full Irish Breakfast at your hotel. 8.00hrs 19.00hrs. Depart your hotel for a day tour to Belfast. Belfast is the capital city of Northern Ireland and second biggest city in Ireland. Its turbulent past has seen the British domination over Ireland politics and religion. Visit Titanic Belfast Experience. This center is dedicated to Titanic history it s construction in Belfast Harland & Wolff shipyard and follows the tragic circumstances which leaded to the sinking of the ship. It tells the stories of the ill-fated Titanic, which hit an iceberg and sank during her maiden voyage in 1912. The building contains more than 12,000 square metres (130,000 sq ft) of floor space, most of which is occupied by a series of galleries, plus private function rooms and community facilities. After visiting Titanic Experience continue to the city and enjoy panoramic Belfast City tour. Enjoy some free time on your own before heading back to Dublin. Return to your hotel.
Full Day tour to Galway and Cliffs of Moher Full Irish breakfast at your hotel 7.30hrs 20.00hrs. Depart your hotel and travel to Cliffs of Moher The Cliffs take their name from a ruined promontory fort Mothar which was demolished during the Napoleonic wars in the early 1800 s, to make room for a signal tower at Hag s Head. The word Mothar in old Gaelic means the ruin of a fort. The Cliffs stretch for 8km (5 miles) as the crow flies and reach 214m (702 feet) in height at their highest point. Continue to Galway See the best of Galway while learning the history of this city of Tribes. You will see the Galway's top attractions, including Galway Cathedral, National University of Ireland, Salthill Promanade, Aquarium, Claddagh, the Long Walk, Spanish Arch, Galway City Museum, and more! Return to Dublin. Day Tour to Kilkenny Full Irish breakfast at your hotel 9.00hrs - 18.00hrs. Depart your hotel for Kilkenny. Visit a charming city of medieval Kilkenny. The great Kilkenny Castle was built in 1195 by Norman occupiers. The town has deep religious roots and many well-preserved churches and monasteries, including imposing St. Canice s Cathedral and the Black Abbey Dominican priory, both from the 13th century. It's also a crafts hub, with shops along its winding lanes selling pottery, paintings and jewelry. Visit Kilkenny Castle. Go back in time to a 12th Century castle, remodeled and restored and set in 1830's splendor and extensive parklands: includes art gallery and playground. The original Anglo-Norman stone castle was built for William Marshal, 4th Earl of Pembroke (c.1146-1219) during the first decade of the thirteenth century. Kilkenny Castle later became the principal Irish residence of the powerful Butler family for almost 600 years. The Butler ownership began when James, 3rd Earl of Ormond, purchased the castle in c.1391, and lasted until 1967 when Arthur, 6th Marquess of Ormonde, presented it to the people of Kilkenny in return for a token payment of GBP 50.00 Continue to visit Smithwicks Brewery. Recognized as one of the Ireland s oldest breweries the modern Smithwicks Brewery Tour (formerly St. Francis Abbey Brewery and Kilkenny Brewery) is a brewery-turned-brewery-tour located on the Medieval Mile in the heart of Kilkenny town. The Smithwick's Experience Kilkenny is the original site where Smithwick's was brewed from the 1700s until 2014. Previously, the site was owned by Franciscan monks who also brewed beer before they were dissolved during the Reformation in 1537. Return to Dublin.
Day Tour to Waterford & Kildare Full Irish breakfast at your hotel 9.00hrs 18.00hrs. Depart your hotel for day tour to Waterford. Waterford, a seaport in southeast Ireland, is the country s oldest city. It was founded by Vikings in 914 A.D. and parts of its ancient walled core remain. Within Reginald s Tower, a circa-1003 fortification, the Waterford Museum of Treasures displays local archaeological finds. Famed glass manufacturer Waterford Crystal began here in 1783. Visit Waterford Crystal Factory The factory tour which gives an up-close insight into the centuries old tradition of Waterford Crystal making. You can feel the heat of the furnace and marvel at the skills of our craftsmen. The factory tour includes the traditional production areas like wooden mould making, crystal blowing and furnace, crystal cutting and quality inspection and finishing. Yet more stages to creating this beautiful product include crystal sculpting, engraving and design inspiration. After the tour indulge your passion for the world s most famous crystal in a lavish retail store, which houses the largest collection of Waterford Crystal found anywhere in the world. Travel back towards Dublin and make a stop in Kildare Village where you can find the most exciting designer outlet shops. Return to Dublin.