Northern Europe & UK

Dublin, Ireland

The dark waters of the River Liffey swirling beneath the Halfpenny Bridge appear to transport you to a different age, the literary Dublin of Yeats, Shaw, Swift and Wilde. From the smart surroundings of St. Stephen’s Green, down bustling O’Connell Street, to the blarney welcome you'll find waiting in a hundred little bars and restaurants the craic, like the Guinness, is always good in Dublin.

Highlights

GUINNESS STOREHOUSE
Visit the stunning seven storey building remodelled into the shape of a giant pint of Guinness. Discover how the famous beer is made and then enjoy a pint of Guinness with panoramic views across the city.

DUBLINIA AND THE MEDIEVAL VIKING WORLD
Take a step back to the Viking and medieval past with this fascinating exhibition of reconstructions, artefacts and interactive displays.

MALAHIDE CASTLE
Take a tour around this beautiful castle, which was a fortress and family home for over 800 years until 1973 when the last Lord Talbot passed away.

TRINITY COLLEGE
The fine gray stone buildings are home to the Book of Kells. Containing the four gospels, this lavishly illustrated medieval manuscript is believed to date back to the early 9th century.

GLENDALOUGH RUINS
St. Kevin Monastery dates from the 6th century; the ruins of the settlement include the remains of several churches, a roofless cathedral and a well-preserved round tower dating from the 10th century.