Vacation packages to Dublin

Huge savings on Vacation Packages to Dublin this fall! Dublin ("Town of the Hurdled Ford") is the capital of Ireland and its largest city. It is located on Ireland's east coast, at the mouth of the River Liffey. Dublin has long and rich history and as a result of it, the city has many landmarks and monuments dating back hundreds of years, which make it the most popular tourist destination in Ireland. Although over a third of the country’s population resides in Dublin, the old town is relatively small and can be explore by foot. Dublin was founded by Vikings in the 9th century. Shortly after the Norman invasion of Ireland in 1169, a castle with strong walls and good ditches was built on the order of King John of England to defend the town. Today Dublin Castle is one of the oldest castles in Europe. Located in Dublin Castle, Chester Beatty Library contains a wide selection of early books and manuscripts, including sacred texts. There are two ancient cathedrals in Dublin:
  1. St Patrick's Cathedral is the largest church in Ireland that was founded in 1191.
  2. Christ Church Cathedral is the oldest building in the city that was erected in the 11th century with the crypt, which pre-dates the cathedral.
The old iron Ha'penny Bridge over the River Liffey is one of Dublin's most iconic landmarks and one of the most photographed sights in the city. Merrion Square is one of the largest squares in Dublin with a large statue of the writer and dramatist Oscar Wilde. It is filled with very green grassy areas and has three Georgian style houses. The 121-metre conical Spire of Dublin made of stainless steel is one of Dublin's newest monuments. People call it "Monument of Light". During the day it maintains its steel look, but at dusk the monument appears to merge into the sky. The base of the monument is lit and the top is illuminated to provide a beacon in the night sky across the city. Other places of interest include:
  • Mansion House - has been the official residence of the Lord Mayor of Dublin since 1715.
  • National Museum of Ireland - is the national repository for all archaeological objects found in Ireland.
  • Jeanie Johnston Famine Ship Museum is a smaller replica of the original Jeanie Johnston ship, which sailed between Ireland and North America between 1847 and 1855, transporting Irish emigrants.
  • Old Library at Trinity College & Book of Kells – The gorgeously illustrated original manuscript of the Book of Kells is Ireland's finest national treasure and a masterwork of Western calligraphy. The massive Long Hall of the Old library is extremely impressive.
  • Kilmainham Gaol - the prison where the rebels from the 1916 Easter Rising were executed.
  • The Custom House is a neoclassical 18th-century building located on the north bank of the River Liffey, which houses the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government.
Vacation packages from Toronto to Dublin, Ireland, start from $1,128 CAD per person (including taxes and fees) for 7-8 nights. European plans – no meals for most vacation packages to Dublin. Book your Vacation packages to Dublin with Toronto travel agency Altair Travel Buswells Hotel, Dublin Oct 11, 2015 (7 days) Dating back to 1882, this charming 3-star hotel is housed in a traditional Georgian building and located 1.5 km from famous St. Patrick's Cathedral and just steps from Grafton Street, Dublin’s fashionable shopping district. Although renovated rooms have comfort of modern facilities (free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and tea-coffee making equipment), they still keep the old-fashion atmosphere with plush throws on down duvets and damask pattern wallpapers. A traditional Irish restaurant, an intimate bar with leather armchairs and a small gym are on the lower floor. O’Callaghan Mont Clare, Dublin Nov 07, 2015 (8 days) Offering a great choice of budget accommodations, this 3 star hotel is located in the heart of Dublin: steps from Merrion Square and within walking distance to Grafton Street and the world renowned Trinity College. The hotel’s downtown location puts the whole of Dublin city centre and its surroundings on your doorstep. You can find a hairdryer, safe, trouser press and a tea and coffee welcome tray in your room. Free WiFi is also available. The hotel has hosted balls and weddings, christenings and corporate parties. Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge (formerly Bewley’s Hotel Ballsbridge), Dublin September 27, 2015 (8 days) Housed in the iconic Victorian building, this hotel is one of the finest 4-star hotels in the centre of Dublin. Its location within the embassy belt and close to Dublin City’s most popular tourist attractions makes it a perfect choice for travellers. The hotel is beautifully surrounded with landscaped gardens and harmonically combines traditional design and contemporary conveniences.

Huge savings on Vacation Packages to Dublin this fall!

Dublin (“Town of the Hurdled Ford”) is the capital of Ireland and its largest city. It is located on Ireland’s east coast, at the mouth of the River Liffey. Dublin has long and rich history and as a result of it, the city has many landmarks and monuments dating back hundreds of years, which make it the most popular tourist destination in Ireland. Although over a third of the country’s population resides in Dublin, the old town is relatively small and can be explore by foot.

Dublin was founded by Vikings in the 9th century. Shortly after the Norman invasion of Ireland in 1169, a castle with strong walls and good ditches was built on the order of King John of England to defend the town. Today Dublin Castle is one of the oldest castles in Europe. Located in Dublin Castle, Chester Beatty Library contains a wide selection of early books and manuscripts, including sacred texts.

There are two ancient cathedrals in Dublin:

  1. St Patrick’s Cathedral is the largest church in Ireland that was founded in 1191.
  2. Christ Church Cathedral is the oldest building in the city that was erected in the 11th century with the crypt, which pre-dates the cathedral.

The old iron Ha’penny Bridge over the River Liffey is one of Dublin’s most iconic landmarks and one of the most photographed sights in the city.

Merrion Square is one of the largest squares in Dublin with a large statue of the writer and dramatist Oscar Wilde. It is filled with very green grassy areas and has three Georgian style houses.

The 121-metre conical Spire of Dublin made of stainless steel is one of Dublin’s newest monuments. People call it “Monument of Light”. During the day it maintains its steel look, but at dusk the monument appears to merge into the sky. The base of the monument is lit and the top is illuminated to provide a beacon in the night sky across the city.

Other places of interest include:

  • Mansion House – has been the official residence of the Lord Mayor of Dublin since 1715.
  • National Museum of Ireland – is the national repository for all archaeological objects found in Ireland.
  • Jeanie Johnston Famine Ship Museum is a smaller replica of the original Jeanie Johnston ship, which sailed between Ireland and North America between 1847 and 1855, transporting Irish emigrants.
  • Old Library at Trinity College & Book of Kells – The gorgeously illustrated original manuscript of the Book of Kells is Ireland’s finest national treasure and a masterwork of Western calligraphy. The massive Long Hall of the Old library is extremely impressive.
  • Kilmainham Gaol – the prison where the rebels from the 1916 Easter Rising were executed.
  • The Custom House is a neoclassical 18th-century building located on the north bank of the River Liffey, which houses the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government.

Vacation packages from Toronto to Dublin, Ireland, start from $1,128 CAD per person (including taxes and fees) for 7-8 nights. European plans – no meals for most vacation packages to Dublin.

Book your Vacation packages to Dublin with Toronto travel agency Altair Travel

Buswells Hotel, Dublin

Oct 11, 2015 (7 days)

Dating back to 1882, this charming 3-star hotel is housed in a traditional Georgian building and located 1.5 km from famous St. Patrick’s Cathedral and just steps from Grafton Street, Dublin’s fashionable shopping district. Although renovated rooms have comfort of modern facilities (free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and tea-coffee making equipment), they still keep the old-fashion atmosphere with plush throws on down duvets and damask pattern wallpapers. A traditional Irish restaurant, an intimate bar with leather armchairs and a small gym are on the lower floor.

O’Callaghan Mont Clare, Dublin

Nov 07, 2015 (8 days)

Offering a great choice of budget accommodations, this 3 star hotel is located in the heart of Dublin: steps from Merrion Square and within walking distance to Grafton Street and the world renowned Trinity College. The hotel’s downtown location puts the whole of Dublin city centre and its surroundings on your doorstep. You can find a hairdryer, safe, trouser press and a tea and coffee welcome tray in your room. Free WiFi is also available. The hotel has hosted balls and weddings, christenings and corporate parties.

Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge (formerly Bewley’s Hotel Ballsbridge), Dublin

September 27, 2015 (8 days)

Housed in the iconic Victorian building, this hotel is one of the finest 4-star hotels in the centre of Dublin. Its location within the embassy belt and close to Dublin City’s most popular tourist attractions makes it a perfect choice for travellers. The hotel is beautifully surrounded with landscaped gardens and harmonically combines traditional design and contemporary conveniences.

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