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Discover Layers of History in Dublin, Ireland (Europe) for Six Days & Five Nights at The Alex Hotel for Two, Including Dublin Freedom Tickets, a Walking Tour with a Visit to the Book of Kells, Food Walking Tour, a Jameson Experience at Bow Street Distillery and Dinner and Entertainment at the Merry Ploughboy Pub (Land Only)

If the luck of the Irish is on your side, you'll find yourself in Dublin, one of the most varied cities in Europe, that packs enough art, culture and character to fill a month-long itinerary and still leave you wanting more; but despite this diversity, the capital of Ireland retains a small-town feel that never fails to charm. Dublin is famous for stunning cathedrals, haunted places, pubs with live music, historical museums, and hidden attractions scattered across thousands of nooks and crannies around the city. Between a hop-on-hop-off bus tour, walking tours, whiskey tastings, illuminated manuscripts, and the best of live Irish music and dance, all that's left to say is: slainte!

Explore Dublin City at your own pace with the DoDublin Freedom Ticket, Dublin's number one hop-on-hop-off tour! The DoDublin Freedom Ticket is an all-in-one sightseeing and transport ticket, that gives you the freedom to travel anywhere in Dublin using the extensive public transport system, and visit all the most famous locations and attractions, such as the Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College and the Book of Kells, and Dublin Zoo! Or you can discover the true nature of Dublin at the city's hidden gems like the Little Museum of Dublin, Epic The Irish Emigration Museum, Windmill Lane Recording Studios, the Jeanie Johnston, Teeling Whiskey Distillery, Marsh's Library beside St. Patrick's Cathedral, and many more. Enjoy views of the city's stunning Georgian architecture, city parks, monuments, as well as the gorgeous Phoenix Park on wifi-enabled open-top double-decker buses while listening to the best tour guides in Dublin.

Discover the best of Dublin and enjoy learning about its intriguing history, architecture and events on your private walking tour. Hear the stories that date back to its Viking and medieval origins. Dublin has somany great places to see, all with their own fascinating stories and history, and on this tour your guide will fit in as many of the city's most notable and historic highlights as possible. You'll also visit the Book of Kells, which was brought to Dublin for safekeeping and has been in the possession of Trinity College since at least 1661. Reputed as one of the greatest contributions to medieval art ever to come out of the British Isles, the Book of Kells attracts an average of 500,000 visitors each year!

Get a true taste of Dublin's burgeoning culinary culture, and visit a number of the city's characterful eateries, on this small-group walking tour. Be sure to arrive hungry, because Dublin features traditional Irish food like stew, boxty pancakes, coddle and colcannon, all which are best savored in the pubs along with a pint of Guinness! Your tour includes a number of samples, such as local cheeses and chocolates, bakeries and food halls, all as you learn about Ireland's gastronomic history.

Follow in the footsteps of the founding fathers of Jameson on the only tour of the original Jameson distillery in Dublin. The Jameson experience at Bow Street Distillery provides a fully-guided and immersive tour where the production process is brought to life through the telling of the distillery's story and process, and ends with a comparative whiskey tasting. The distillery has been a constant presence in the heart of this beautiful city since 1780, and your ambassador will guide you for a serving of heritage and history on the definitive Jameson tour experience - stories, craic, a comparative whiskey tasting and of course, a Jameson drink in the exact spot where it all began. This will be followed by a secret tasting, this one in-depth of some of Bow St.'s most loved whiskeys in the comfort and secrecy of JJ's Office, a unique room which can only be accessed as part of the whiskey tasting experience.

Get ready for a fantastic Irish singing and dancing performance, which is all part of the quintessential Irish cultural experience! You'll go to dinner and a live show at the Merry Ploughboys Pub, which is widely regarded as the best traditional music show in Dublin, and also as a must-see for any visitors to Dublin city! The show is a highly entertaining performance of live traditional Irish music, song and dance. From start to finish, this is a show based on fantastic interaction between the performers and the audience. This is the only pub in Ireland owned and managed by musicians, and the show has received many awards over its 30-plus years together!

Sleep in style and experience ultimate comfort in The Alex, right in the centre of Dublin City. Regularly announced as one of the top hotels in Ireland, The Alex invites you to unwind in luxurious style and comfort, making you feel right at home during your visit. Every space within the Alex is designed with the guest's needs in mind, including spacious bedrooms with dreamy, plush king beds and deluxe bedding. Whether you're looking for the perfect morning coffee, a tasty brunch, or planning a special night out, The Alex Hotel has a range of dining options that have you covered for every occasion.

Your trip for two includes:
6 days/5 nights accommodations at The Alex Hotel
Arrival and departure transfers
2-Day Dublin Pass
Small shared Food walking tour, including guide and tastings
3 hour private walking tour with Book of Kells at Trinity College, including English speaking guide and entrance fees
Jameson Experience at Bow Street Distillery, including Premium whiskey tasting experience with a drink at JJ's bar and secret tasting in JJ's office
Merry ploughboy dinner and show, including roundtrip transfers from Dublin city center
Daily complimentary breakfast
All room-related taxes (including VAT)

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Travel package is non-refundable and subject to availability. Certificates/gift cards cannot be replaced. Passport required for travel outside the U.S. Hotel may be substituted with equal or similar accommodations. Tours and excursions run on specific days of the week and at specific times. Local city taxes are the responsibility of the traveler and are required to be paid directly to hotel. A minimum 45 day advance reservation is required. Please contact us at auction@stmaryhs.org to find out deadline to travel.