Dublin Discovery
3 Days
from
$723
to
$789
per person*
Highlights:
Ireland
(Dublin)
Trip Start/End:
Dublin
/
Dublin
Enjoy the city of Dublin with a private airport pick up and drop off and a balance of organized sightseeing activities with time to explore and discover the city independently.
A sightseeing tour on a hop on-hop off bus allows you to discover places of interest at your own pace, and your 2 day Cultural pass will give you fast track access to the many attractions. Enjoy a morning tour to Malahide castle and the coastline north of Dublin to get the complete lay of the land.
Overview
| Day | Activities | Hotel |
- Day 1
- Dublin
| - Transfer - Private - Airport - Vehicle/Driver
- Self-Guided - 2 Day Dublin Pass - Pass
- Ireland - Welcome Package
- Lunch at leisure
- Self-Guided - Dublin Sightseeing Tour (Hop on, Hop off) - Bus Pass
- Dinner (not included)
| Mont Clare (3*)
Standard (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 2
- Dublin
| - Shared - 1/2 d Dublin Bay & Malahide Castle Tour - Tour
- Lunch (not included)
- Self-Guided - Afternoon at leisure (Guinness Storehouse, Jameson Distillery, Trinity College & Christchurch)
- Dinner at leisure
| Mont Clare (3*)
Standard (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 3
- Dublin
| - Transfer - Private - Airport - Vehicle/Driver
| Depart
|
| B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, 1/2d = Half Day, Al = All Inclusive |
Trip Itinerary
Dublin
Georgian Dublin
Mont Clare Hotel
Day 1: Dublin
Meet your driver for an airport transfer in a private vehicle.
Explore Dublin as you wish with a 2 day Dublin Pass giving you fast track and free entry to over 30 of Dublin's top attractions as well as over 25 special offers in restaurants, shops, tours, theatres and other entertainment venues. In order to give as much flexibility as possible, we have not included entrance fees and these can be paid in person on site.
A welcome package with your vouchers, a city map, train tickets (if relevant) and any other touristic information that we deem you may find useful will be waiting for you upon your arrival at your first hotel on your trip.
Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Here are a few suggestions: Pasta Fresca- 3 - 4 Chatham St. Tel.: (01) 679-2402. Il Baccaro- Meeting House Square (southeast corner), Temple bar.Tel.: (01) 671-4597. Have a wander through the Gallery of Photography (nearby on Meeting House Square) heading to dinner. Ely Bar - Ely Place (just off Lower Baggot Street) Tel.: (01) 676-8986.
Orientate yourself with a 90 minute hop on hop off bus tour that will take you past Trinity College, the Guinness Storehouse, Dublin Castle, St Patricks Cathedral, The Phoenix Park and the Old Jamieson Distillery. Tours depart every 8 to 15 minutes throughout the day so you will be sure to catch a bus. Your ticket is valid for 24 hours and with 25 stops at Dublins top visitor attractions there is no better way to see Dublin. Please note that although the tours run on Monday, many museums are closed. In order to give as much flexibility as possible, we have not included entrance fees and these can be paid in person on site.
Accommodation: Mont Clare (3*) The O'Callaghan Mont Clare Hotel (3*) is ideally located at Merrion Square in the heart of the business, cultural and shopping district. Opened in 1989 and completely refurbished in 1999, the Mont Clare is popular among Dubliners and visitors alike where you are assured of a warm welcome and professional and friendly service. Guest rooms are comfortably furnished with a full range of facilities and services. Goldsmiths restaurant serves breakfast, table d'hote lunch and a la carte dinner. The Gallery Bar is well renowned for its carvery lunch and is a popular meeting place to relax after work over a pint Guinness. The Mont Clare Hotel gives you a great sense of Dublin and welcomes you into heart of the city.
Malahide Castle
Afternoon at Leisure
Dublin - Ha'penny bridge
Day 2: Dublin
Take the morning to discover the suburbs of Dublin. In a shared tour, you will pass the famous Abbey Theatre and head out across the north of the city to the 14th century Castle at Malahide. The Castle, which is set in magnificent gardens, has some of the finest Irish period furniture and contains famous portraits from the National Art Gallery. Continue on to the award winning village of Malahide, then trace the coastline to the fishing village of Howth. Enjoy magnificent views of Dublin Bay from Howth Head. Return to Dublin along the coast, via north city villages whose lore and legend are recounted by your guide. In order to give as much flexibility as possible, we have not included entrance fees and these can be paid in person on site.
Spend the afternoon as you wish, perhaps visiting one of the many attractions such as the Guinness Storehouse or the Jameson distillery.
Located in the heart of the St James’s Gate Brewery, the Guinness Storehouse is Ireland’s No. 1 Dublin Tourist attraction. The state of the art interactive museum and audio visual exhibition takes one on an incredible journey through the history and making of Guinness and includes some very entertaining advertisements that were used throughout the past fifty years. Finish off your discovery by sipping on a complimentary pint from the birds eye viewing room located at the top of the building and take in the panoramic views of the city and coast.
The Jameson Distillery provides a fascinating visit of its factory and introduces the visitor to the various stages that go in to the process of premium whiskey. At the end of the tour you can sit down and do a tutored vertical tasting of various whiskeys from around the world and you'll be sure to appreciate Jameson's premium whiskey all the more!
Other places of interest in the city include St Patrick's Cathedral, Christchurch and Trinity College incorporating The Book of Kells. You may also enjoy Irelands historic and cultural resourses at the world class museums on Kildare Street. There is also excellent shopping on Grafton Street and nearby Nassau Street as well as Dublin's European Style Boulevard of O'Connell Street.
Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Here are a few suggestions: L’Ecrivain- 109a Lower Baggot St. Tel.: (01) 666-1919. Have a drink at the comfortable bar before heading upstairs to the stylish and airy restaurant, or out to the patio if weather allows. Chapter One- 18/19 Parnell Sq. Tel.: (01) 873-2330. Located in the basement of Dublin Writers Museum (the former Jameson Whiskey family home), Booking approx 3 months prior essential.Brownes Brasserie- 22 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 Tel.: (01) 638-3934 . Part of Browne’s townhouse hotel, located in St. Stephen’s Green, this restaurant oozes charm.
Accommodation: Mont Clare (3*) Day 3: Dublin
Meet your driver for an airport transfer in a private vehicle.
Accommodation: Depart Depart from Dublin airport ---end of itinerary.
Accommodations
- Mont Clare Hotel
Mont Clare (3*) - Dublin
The O'Callaghan Mont Clare Hotel (3*) is ideally located at Merrion Square in the heart of the business, cultural and shopping district. Opened in 1989 and completely refurbished in 1999, the Mont Clare is popular among Dubliners and visitors alike where you are assured of a warm welcome and professional and friendly service. Guest rooms are comfortably furnished with a full range of facilities and services. Goldsmiths restaurant serves breakfast, table d'hote lunch and a la carte dinner. The Gallery Bar is well renowned for its carvery lunch and is a popular meeting place to relax after work over a pint Guinness. The Mont Clare Hotel gives you a great sense of Dublin and welcomes you into heart of the city.
Travel Info
Travel tips of Ireland
VISA/PASSPORT
Ireland is a party to the Schengen Agreement. As such, U.S. and Canadian citizens may enter for up to 90 days for tourist or business purposes without a visa. The passport should be valid for at least three months beyond the period of stay.
Citizens of other countries may require a visa. Please ask your Sales Advisor. These requirements change often and therefore it is best that you check with the Embassy of Ireland for the most up to date visa information.
HEALTH
Health insurance is recommended. Medical facilities are good quality. We recommend that you see a health-care provider who specializes in Travel Medicine. The doctor or health-care provider will determine what vaccinations and medication you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities. For more information on travel requirements, visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/ireland.aspx
COUNTRY INFO
Capital: Dublin.
Government: Republic.
Language: Although Irish (Gaelic) is the official language, English is the majority language.
Religion: Roman Catholic 92%, with Protestant, Jewish and Islamic minorities.
Time: GMT (GMT + 1 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October).
Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz. Three-pin plugs are in use.
Telephone: Country code +353 followed by the area code, omitting the initial zero.
Mobile Telephone: Roaming agreements exist with a wide range of international mobile phone carriers. Coverage is good.
Internet: Internet is readily available; Internet cafes exist in nearly every town.
What's Included:
- Guaranteed departure - Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services
What's not Included:
- Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance
Trip Terms & Conditions
- Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $350). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure.
- Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of 30% of program price. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to loss of 100% of program price.
- Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
- Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
- Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
- Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
- Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.
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