Dublin’s Fair City

5 days from £899

The white cast-iron Ha'penny Bridge arching over the River Liffey, Georgian quayside buildings mirrored in the still water beyond
Ha'penny Bridge, Dublin
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Suggested Itinerary#

Your itinerary is exclusively yours to tailor to suit your group's interests and profile of your members. Here is our suggested itinerary:

Day 1 – Dublin city tour

Scheduled flight to Dublin from your preferred airport – tour of Dublin with our local guide in our private executive coach giving us a great introduction to the city of writers and poets taking in such sights as Ha’penny Bridge, O’Connell Street and Christchurch Cathedral – transfer to the central 3* Academy Plaza Hotel in Dublin.

Day 2 – Dublin Castle, Chester Beatty Library, the State Apartments & Kilmainham Gaol

A guided tour of Dublin Castle, dating back to 1230 and located in the heart of the city, is followed by a visit to the Chester Beatty Library containing a rich collection of manuscripts, prints, miniature paintings and early printed books – the State Apartments at Dublin Castle were the former private and public rooms of the Viceroys and the Viceregal Court, the seat of the executive and the focus of fashionable social life and a guided tour also takes in the Medieval Undercroft and the Chapel Royal – guided tour of the museum at Kilmainham Gaol, one of the largest unoccupied jails in Europe, focuses on some of the most heroic and tragic events in Ireland’s emergence as a modern nation from the 1780s to the 1920s.

Day 3 – Wicklow Mountains, Powerscourt House and Gardens, Glendalough & Avoca

Travel with our guide into the Wicklow Mountains, known as the ‘garden of Ireland’ – Powerscourt House and Gardens is set in 14,000 acres with delightful lakes, ornamental hedges and gardens while the entrance hall now features an exhibition bringing to life the rich history of the estate and the double height Georgian ballroom has been completely restored to its former glory – Glendalough is a 6th century monastic site founded by St Kevin and once a major seat of learning in medieval Europe – Avoca is the subject of Thomas More’s poem, ‘The Meeting of the Waters’.

Day 4 – National Gallery of Ireland, Book of Kells & Newman House

Guided tour of the National Gallery of Ireland, housing 13,000 works of art, including works by Titian, Caravaggio, Rembrandt, Poussin and Gainsborough – visit Trinity College with our guide to see the Book of Kells, one of the most beautifully illuminated manuscripts in the world which was written around the year 800 AD – Newman House consists of two Georgian houses displaying examples of Dublin’s finest 18th century plasterwork.

Day 5 – EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum

Guided tour of EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum which depicts the moving and unforgettable stories of those who left the island of Ireland, and how they influenced and shaped the world – transfer to Dublin airport for our scheduled flight back home.

Remember, every element of this itinerary can be adjusted. If you'd like to change the days, add different activities, or adjust the pace, just let us know.

Features#

What's included in this tour is entirely yours to customise to suit your group's budget and preferences. Here is what we've suggested:

  • All excursions & guided tours included

  • Professional local guide in Ireland

  • Scheduled flights to Dublin

  • Executive coach in Ireland

  • One free place per 10 paying passengers

Tailor your Features#

If you'd like to adjust what's included, perhaps a different hotel standard, more or fewer days, or different excursions, here are some alternatives:

  • For more (or fewer) days

  • Include UK airport coach transfers

  • Bring a specialist lecturer

  • Include all entrance fees & gratuities

  • Visit more (or fewer) sights*

* See Tailor your Sights for suggestions

Sights#

The places your group visits are exclusively yours to decide. Here are the main sights we've suggested:

  • Introductory tour of Dublin

  • Dublin Castle - Chester Beatty Library & the State Apartments

  • Kilmainham Gaol

  • Wicklow Mountains, the ‘garden of Ireland’

  • Powerscourt House & Gardens

  • Glendalough

  • Avoca

  • National Gallery of Ireland - guided tour

  • Trinity College & Book of Kells

  • Newman House

  • EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum

Tailor your Sights#

If you'd prefer to visit different places, or if you'd like to add extra attractions that match your group's specific interests, here are some more suggestions:

  • National Botanic Gardens - home to approximately 20,000 species and cultivars, a rose garden, the arboretum and stunning herbaceous displays

  • Russborough House - built in 1741 by Joseph Leeson, the house has been described as ‘arguably the most beautiful house in Ireland’ and is home to a fine collection of art, silverware and porcelain

Accommodation#

Where you stay is entirely yours to choose to match your group's preferences. Here is our suggested accommodation:

Four nights on bed and breakfast basis at the centrally located 3* Academy PlazaHotel in Dublin. Located near O’Connell Street, the hotel offers easy access to the city’s main attractions. Facilities include a restaurant and a bar and all rooms are en suite.

Tailor your accommodation#

If you'd prefer different accommodation, perhaps a different hotel standard, location, or basis of accommodation, here are some alternative choices:

  • Stay at a 4* hotel

  • With more dinners included

Extras#

The costs on top of your tour price can be tailored to suit your group's needs. Here is what we've listed as extras:

  • Single room supplement £169

  • Insurance

  • Entrance fees to places of interest

  • Audio headphones

  • Gratuities

Many of these can be included in the tour price if you'd prefer. For example, we can include entrance fees, gratuities, or audio headphones as part of your overall cost.

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