Extend Your Stay
Add 2 nights in Dublin for only $229 USD (Single room: add $60 USD)
Ireland's capital is home to some of the leading literary lights of the English-speaking world, including favorite son James Joyce. The city's long literary tradition extends from the long-gone monasteries that kept Classical traditions alive during the Dark Ages, to the illuminated Book of Kells, the creation of Trinity College, and a bumper crop of writers in the 19th and 20th centuries. But it's not all professorial reserve, as a trip to one of Dublin's lively pubs will remind you. Extend your stay in the Emerald Isle with two additional nights in Dublin.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 - Dublin
Transfer to Dublin this morning for the first of two days you’ll spend discovering the Irish capital. This afternoon explore on your own, or join an optional guided sightseeing tour of Dublin’s cobblestone streets, lively pubs and historic monuments, including St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Trinity College and the Book of Kells.
Included meals: breakfast
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$55 USD |
Dublin Sightseeing
This panoramic city tour introduces you to some of Dublin's iconic sights, including Grafton Street, the Temple Bar neighborhood, Phoenix Park, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Trinity College, the Book of Kells and so much more.
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Day 2 - Dublin
Discover Dublin at your own pace today. You might choose to quaff the perfect pint at the Guinness Storehouse, stroll through St. Stephen’s Green or explore the Writers’ Museum. Or join an optional excursion into the countryside of Wicklow to visit Powerscourt House, where you can walk through some of Ireland’s most beautiful formal gardens, and Glendalough, a romantic glen where St. Kevin founded Ireland’s most important monastery in the 6th century. Tonight, you might opt to attend our Traditional Irish Evening, featuring Irish stepdancing.
Included meals: breakfast
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$79 USD |
Powerscourt & Glendalough
County Wicklow is home to some of the wildest and most spectacular scenery in Ireland, as well as two of the country’s most important historic sites. Your first stop is at the picturesque village of Enniskerry, where you’ll visit Powerscourt, an elegant country mansion with the finest formal gardens in the country. Later, continue on to Glendalough, which became famous throughout Europe as a center of Christian learning before it was sacked by Viking crusaders in the 10th century. You’ll also see St. Kevin’s Cross, the remains of the 6th-century cathedral and the remarkable Round Tower, thought to have been used by the monks as a place of refuge.
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$119 USD |
Traditional Irish Evening
Enjoy this special evening of Irish food, music and live entertainment. Dinner will be served first, giving you a taste of traditional Irish dishes. You’ll then be treated to a live show of Irish music and dance. Join in the fun as you enjoy a merry and memorable night. Please note: The specific venue and day of the week for this optional may change due to availability.
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Day 3 - Dublin
Transfer to the airport to board your flight home.
Included meals: breakfast
(In case of early morning departure, breakfast may be served in flight.)
Sample Accommodations
Grand Canal Hotel / Dublin / 1-2
The Grand Canal Hotel Dublin is a modern comfortable hotel within easy walking distance to city shops, museums, and galleries, while being convenient to local transport. A traditional Irish welcome awaits guests and friendly staff are on hand to assist you or advise on any of the city's many attractions.
Extension is available on select departure dates, and space is limited. Please call early to hold your spot. Extension requires a minimum of 10 travelers.
