Dublin

Discover The Alexander

Welcome to the 4-star Alexander Hotel, nestled in the heart of Dublin city centre and located only a 5-minute walk from St. Stephens Green and Trinity College. Merrion Square is just 200 metres away and boasts 18th century Georgian buildings as well as the perfect natural setting for some down time during your visit to Dublin.

102 bright, spacious, air-conditioned rooms

Choice of European and US plug sockets in every room

Delicious food & drinks menu at Winner's Bar

O’Callaghan Alexander Hotel is located on the corner of Merrion Square; Grand Canal, Trinity College, the RDS, Dublins Convention Centre, Government Buildings, Aviva Stadium are all located within walking distance from the hotel. Ideally placed for business districts of the Financial services and many of Dublins main cultural and shopping areas. It is easily accessable from all modes of transport and is just 20 minutes from Dublin International Airport.

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The Alexander Hotel.

41-47 Fenian Street.

Dublin 2, Ireland

PH# 353 1 6073900

Situated in a former prayer hall from the 17th century, this classic hotel is a 4-minute walk from Merrion Square.

Featuring traditional decor, the warmly decorated rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, tea and coffeemaking equipment, flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms have city views. Room service is offered.

The on-site restaurant offers an intimate atmosphere and international fare. There's also a polished wood-panelled bar. Other facilities include a 24-hour fitness room, meeting rooms and event spaces.

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The Davenport Hotel

8-10 Merrion Street Lower, Dublin, Ireland

ph# 353 1 607 3500

Discover the rich history and culture of Dublin City balanced out by a visit to the “Garden of Ireland” as you explore the Wicklow countryside. Sample some local whiskies and visit some of the key attractions such as Book of Kells, St Patrick’s Cathedral, historic Glendalough and the beautiful Palladian mansion, Russborough House.

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Fly into Dublin Airport, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Der Check-in findet um 15:00 Uhr statt. Je nach Verfügbarkeit können Sie bereits früher auf Ihr Zimmer; dies kann jedoch nicht garantiert werden.

Your luxury hotel has a distinguished address looking out onto the glorious St. Stephen's Green. You’ll find that it is in the heart of the city and is known for their exquisitely appointed guest rooms, fine dining and elegant afternoon tea.

Der Rest des Tages steht Ihnen zur freien Verfügung. Mahlzeiten organisieren Sie in Eigenregie. Den Tag lassen Sie anschließend im Hotel ausklingen.

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Following breakfast, you will depart your hotel accompanied by a badged local guide. You will enjoy a full day of sightseeing, taking in many of the city’s most popular attractions. Dublin is the capital of the Irish Republic and the city takes pride in its rich history and culture. The bricks and mortar of its streets provide the stage to what is a truly great city, a city built on hundreds of years of history and culture. With its ancient past, Dublin is built upon a collage of the generations which have come before us. From Vikings to Georgians you will find their ideas imprinted upon the city’s DNA. In addition to its splendid public buildings, Dublin is particularly rich in domestic architecture of the 18th Century. Fine Georgian mansions, many of them with historical associations, lend sober beauty to the city’s wide streets and spacious squares.

Travelling through the city, you will pass The Customs House, located on the north bank River Liffey. It was designed by James Gandon and completed in 1791. Crossing the River Liffey to Dublin’s south side, you will soon pass The Old Parliament House, now the Bank of Ireland and Trinity College. Founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth 1, it is Ireland’s oldest college. Located in its Library is the world-famous Book of Kells, a hand illuminated manuscript of the Gospels. A stop will be made for you to view this world-renowned treasure, which lies deep with the walls of this historic building.

Your tour of the city will continue passing the Georgian squares of Merrion and Fitzwilliam, National Gallery of Ireland, Government Buildings and St. Stephen’s Green. Next, pass Dublin Castle, City Hall and Christchurch Cathedral en route to visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Founded in 1190, St. Patrick’s is perhaps best known for its association with Jonathan Swift, who was Dean here from 1713 to 1745. The pulpit from which he preached is still to be seen.

Continue your drive passing the renowned Guinness Brewery, home of the famous Black Stuff for which Dublin is famous. Then head to Phoenix Park, Europe’s largest enclosed public park and also home to Dublin Zoo. Here you will see the homes of Ireland’s President and American Ambassador. On the north side of Dublin’s River Liffey, you will pass the Four Courts, Ireland’s courts of justice. The north side boasts the wide boulevard of O’Connell Street and here you will pass the General Post Office, scene of the 1916 rising and birthplace of the Irish nation.

After lunch in a local establishment you will visit the home of Pearse Lyons Distillery which is housed in the 12th Century St. James’ Church. In 2013 the church was acquired by Dr. Pearse Lyons, whose family are buried in the graveyard on the grounds.

Here, whiskey is only part of the story. Whether you are an intrepid whiskey enthusiast, culturally curious or just an inquisitive visitor, you are sure to enjoy a journey through 800 years of history at St. James with the local storytellers. As a listed building, the church underwent extensive restoration and has uncovered many curious stories that bring the past to life. The headstones located in the graveyard of the church shed light on the trades that The Liberties welcomed in the past. Tradesmen and women who worked as coopers, distillers, linen merchants, shoemakers, bakers, bishops and soldiers have all found a resting place at St. James’ Church. Through a storytelling guide you will hear their stories during your visit, and how they led their lives in the Liberties.

Inside the former St. James Church, which now distils Pearse Irish Whiskey, enjoy a sensory experience, as you are guided through each step of the distilling process ending your tour with an opportunity to sample three of the Pearse Irish Whiskey range. There will be an opportunity to ask questions, explore the graveyard independently or perhaps purchase gifts in the shop.

Following this tour, you will be returned to your hotel where the evening is at leisure and dinner is on your own.

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Following breakfast in your hotel you will depart for your full day tour to the “Garden of Ireland”, County Wicklow. Take in a brief panoramic overview of the city before heading south. Leaving the city of Dublin, you will encounter the wild heather-covered glens and tranquil landscapes for which the Irish countryside is famous.

Soon you will be traveling into the green and uncrowded Wicklow Mountains with their rounded summits, lush valleys and the impressive 6th-century monastic ruins of Glendalough. Upon arriving at Glendalough, you will marvel at the settlement founded by St. Kevin, a hermit monk who died about 618 A.D. The ruins, tucked into a glen with two small lakes, include the remains of early churches, a roofless cathedral and a well-preserved round tower dating back from the 10th century. This most romantic of monastic sites was one of Ireland's greatest pilgrimage centers up to the middle of the 19th century. During your visit, you will enjoy a special audio-visual presentation highlighting Glendalough and the history of monasticism in Ireland.

Lunch will be served in a local establishment before continuing on your journey.

Russborough House was built between 1741 and 1750 and is regarded as one of Ireland’s most beautiful houses. It has magnificent views of the Blessington Lakes and Wicklow Mountains. The house which is beautifully maintained and lavishly furnished contains fine furniture, tapestries, carpets, porcelain, silver and much of the Beit collection of paintings. It also includes stucco ceilings by the Lafrancini brothers, intricate plaster work and a fine mahogany staircase. Russborough dates back to 1741 when it was privately owned and in 1978 the then owners, Sir Alfred and Lady Beit left the gift of learning, art and architecture with us. Russborough is also home to a beautiful maze, stunning walled gardens and a 3D exhibition which was created to honor Sir Alfred’s love and gift of capturing magical moments with his camera.

County Wicklow is famous for its sheep, so it is no surprise that sheepdog herding is a large part of country life here. You are able to witness the skill and intelligence of the border collies in action as they follow the command of a whistle in varied pitches to herd the sheep around the fields of Russborough.

Return to Dublin city and your hotel. Der Rest des Abends steht zur freien Verfügung. Ihr Dinner organisieren Sie in Eigenregie.

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After breakfast, the morning is free for independent sightseeing or shopping in Dublin city center. Hotel check out time is 12:00 Uhr, at which point you will meet your guide in the lobby. Once your baggage has been loaded on to the bus, you will depart your hotel around 12:30 Uhr and be transferred to the ship for embarkation.

Landprogramm – Schritt für Schritt

• Die Reihenfolge der besuchten Sehenswürdigkeiten kann abweichen, um Verkehrsstaus zu vermeiden. Die angegebenen Zeiten sind nur Richtwerte und dienen an dieser Stelle nur Informationszwecken. Änderungen vorbehalten. • Reiserouten mit den aktuellsten Details werden ausgestellt, wenn Sie Ihre endgültigen Kreuzfahrtunterlagen 21 Tage vor der Kreuzfahrt per E-Mail erhalten. Bei Ankunft in Ihrem Hotel erhalten Sie eine finale Reiseroute von unserem Betreiber vor Ort mit einem Willkommensbrief. Bitte sehen Sie sich den Brief und die finale Reiseroute genau an, falls weitere Änderungen vorgenommen wurden.

• Die Hotels, die in Ihrem Landprogramm enthalten sind, entsprechen den Hotels in diesem Dokument, falls Sie vor Beginn des Landprogramms keine anderen Informationen erhalten haben.

• Gäste, die nicht wie vereinbart an Tag 1 eines geplanten Landprogramms erscheinen, zählen als „Nicht erschienen“. Ihr Platz im Hotel wird dann freigegeben.

Zusätzliche Übernachtungen

• Sollten Sie Extraübernachtungen über die Kreuzfahrtgesellschaft buchen, holen wir Sie Ihren Flugzeiten entsprechend ab und bringen Sie zum Hotel. Check-in ist um 15:00 Uhr (Änderungen vorbehalten). Mahlzeiten außer dem Frühstück sowie Aktivitäten organisieren Sie bis zum 2. Tag des Programms in Eigenregie.

• Wenn Sie einen frühen Flug gebucht haben, empfehlen wir, eine zusätzliche Übernachtung zu buchen, da Ihr Zimmer nicht vor 15:00 Uhr bezugsfertig sein wird.

If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included

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Fly into Dublin Airport.

Transfer to local Hotel (15:00 Uhr check in)

Should you have an early morning arrival you may wish to book an extra night so your room is available when you arrive.

The remainder of the day and all meals are at your leisure.

Overnight at the Shelbourne Hotel, St Stephen’s Green or similar hotel

Abholung und Transfer

• Die endgültigen Kreuzfahrtdokumente werden 21 Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt per E-Mail gesendet. Die Telefonnummer des Betreibers vor Ort finden Sie auf der 1. Seite, sollten Sie den Betreuer für die Abholung nach Ankunft am Flughafen nicht finden. Beachten Sie, dass der Betreuer möglicherweise anderen Gästen hilft und nicht sofort sichtbar ist, wenn Sie den Gepäckabholungs- und Zollbereich verlassen.

• Halten Sie nach einer Person mit einem Schild mit dem Logo der Kreuzfahrtgesellschaft und möglicherweise Ihrem Namen Ausschau. Bitten Sie im Zweifel Mitarbeiter des Flughafens um Hilfe, um zum Treffpunkt für Transfers zu gelangen oder unseren Betreuer zu informieren.

• Abholung und Transfer werden für Gäste organisiert, die am ersten Tag des Landprogramms anreisen oder wenn zusätzliche Übernachtungen über die Kreuzfahrtgesellschaft gebucht werden. Die Abholung erfolgt entsprechend den Flugdaten, die Gäste bitte mindestens 14 Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt einsenden. Gäste, die vor Beginn der Reise in Eigenregie anreisen, erhalten keinen Transfer.

• Sollten wir Ihre Flugdaten nicht erhalten haben oder sich Ihre Flüge ändern, ohne dass das Destination Services Team an Land darüber informiert wurde, können wir keinen Transfer bereitstellen. Gäste müssen in diesem Fall auf eigene Kosten zum Hotel des Landprogramms reisen. Bitte kontaktieren Sie umgehend die Reservierungsabteilung, sollten sich vor der Abreise Flugdaten ändern.

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Full Irish breakfast

09:00 Uhr Meet guide in Lobby and begin panoramic Dublin tour by motor coach

Visit Trinity College with the Book of Kells and St Patrick’s Cathedral

13:00 Uhr Lunch will be served in local establishment

14:30 Uhr Travel to Pearse Lyons

14:45 Uhr Visit to Pearse Lyons Distillery

16:30 Uhr Depart for your hotel

17:00 Uhr Arrive back at the hotel, dinner on own

Overnight at the Shelbourne Hotel, St Stephen’s Green or similar hotel

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AM Full Irish breakfast

08:15 Uhr Meet guide in the hotel lobby

08:30 Uhr Depart city center hotel for Wicklow Countryside

10:00 Uhr Visit to Glendalough

11:45 Uhr Drive to Lunch Venue

12:00 Uhr Mittagessen

13:30 Uhr Continue on to Russborough House

14:30 Uhr Guided tour of Russborough House

Followed by Sheepdog Demonstration & free time to explore

16:30 Uhr Return to Dublin

17:30 Uhr Arrive back at the hotel, dinner on own

Overnight at the Shelbourne Hotel, St Stephen’s Green or similar hotel

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AM Full Irish breakfast

12:00 Uhr Hotel check out

The morning is at leisure and lunch is on your own. If you wish to sightsee or shop independently during the morning, arrangements can be made for the hotel to securely store your luggage.

12:15 Uhr Meet guide in the lobby

12:30 Uhr Transfer to the ship for embarkation

Voraussichtliches Wetter:

Weather in Ireland is very unpredictable. The average high in Dublin from June through August is approximately 18°C (65°F) and the average low is approximately 12°C (51°F).

Was Sie mitbringen sollten:

Bereiten Sie sich auf moderates, mildes Klima vor und nehmen Sie sich für alle Fälle einen warmen Pullover bzw. eine Regenjacke mit. Packen Sie feste Schuhe ein, da die meisten ländlichen Sehenswürdigkeiten und auch die Straßen in einigen Städten ziemlich holprig sind und der Boden nass sein kann. Bringen Sie Kopfbedeckung und eine Sonnenbrille mit.

Landeswährung:

Euro. Kreditkarten werden akzeptiert.

Stromspannung:

230 V/50 Hz (Stecker mit drei rechteckigen Stiften). Steckdosen können normalerweise mit einem Schalter ein-/ausgeschaltet werden. In einigen Hotels sind Adapter verfügbar; dies kann jedoch nicht garantiert werden. We recommend bringing your own travel adaptor should you have electronic devices.

Erforderliche Papiere und Visa:

Please check with your embassy for up-to-date visa information. Valid passports are required.

Anschrift des Hotels:

Shelbourne Dublin

27 St Stephen's Green, Dublin, 2 Ireland

Telefon: +353 1 663 4500

* Eine Änderung der Hotels findet nur in unvorhergesehenen Fällen statt. Sollte ein Wechsel in ein vergleichbares Hotel notwendig sein, können Sie dieselbe Bewertung und denselben Standard erwarten. If you are not notified of any changes before your sailing, then you will be staying at the hotel listed in the program.

Im Programm enthalten:

•3 nights at the Shelbourne Hotel – Deluxe King Rooms (One king bed) and Deluxe Double Rooms (Two queen beds) or similar hotel

• Transfers

•Tours per the itinerary

•Services of professional English-speaking tour guide for transfers and tours

•Entrance to Pearse Lyons Distillery, Book of Kells, St Patrick’s Cathedral, Glendalough Visitor Centre and Russborough House (guided tour of house and sheepdog demonstration)

•Two 2-course lunches in local venues (includes tea or coffee and one drink of choice per person)

•Porterage based on 2 pieces of baggage per person at hotel - in and out

•All government taxes & charges

Bitte beachten Sie: Gäste, die ihre eigenen Flüge buchen (unabhängig von der Kreuzfahrtgesellschaft), sind dafür verantwortlich, dass sie der Kreuzfahrtgesellschaft die aktualisierten Abreiseinformationen mitteilen, sodass der Transfer arrangiert werden kann. Wenn Sie unabhängig von der Kreuzfahrtgesellschaft weitere Nächte buchen, kann bei Anreise kein Transfer bereitgestellt werden. Wenn wir nicht bis mindestens 14 Tage im Voraus Ihre Flugdaten erhalten, werden keine Transfers bereitgestellt.

Nicht im Programm enthalten:

• Speisen oder Getränke, die oben nicht aufgeführt sind

• Trinkgelder für Fahrer oder Fremdenführer

• Sonstige Ausgaben im Hotel, einschließlich Minibar und Zimmerservice

• Persönliche Ausgaben

Hinweis: Mehrtägige Landausflüge umfassen in der Regel ausgedehnte und längere Unternehmungen, während kürzere Ausflüge ein moderateres Programm bieten. Alle Programme sind jedoch verschieden, und die Teilnehmer sollten sich auf unterschiedliche Straßen- und Wegeverhältnisse einstellen, z. B.: Steigungen, Kopfsteinpflaster, Sand und Kies oder unbefestigte Wege. Gelegentlich wird auch Treppensteigen verlangt. Rollstuhlfahrer und Gäste mit eingeschränkter Mobilität wenden sich bitte im Voraus an die Kreuzfahrtgesellschaft und erkundigen sich, ob die gewünschten Ausflüge ganz oder nur teilweise für ihre individuelle Situation geeignet sind. Dem Wetter angemessene Kleidung, Kopfbedeckung, Sonnenbrille und flache, bequeme Wanderschuhe werden generell empfohlen.

Hinweis: Alle Programme an Land sind beschränkt und gelten vorbehaltlich der Verfügbarkeit. Programme, bei denen nicht die Mindestanzahl an erforderlichen Teilnehmern erreicht wird, können gestrichen werden. Die aufgelisteten Preise unterliegen Änderungen aufgrund von unerwartet eintretenden Kostensteigerungen für Transport, Landprogramme und Währungsschwankungen. Einmal erworben, ist der Preis garantiert und unterliegt keinen weiteren Änderungen. Landprogramme sind spätestens 60 Tage vor dem Start der Kreuzfahrt zu buchen. Stornierungen, die 60 Tage oder weniger vor dem Abfahrtsdatum erfolgen, unterliegen einer Stornogebühr von 100 %. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Gäste, die nicht wie vereinbart an Tag 1 eines geplanten Landprogramms erscheinen, zählen als „Nicht erschienen“. Ihr Platz im Hotel wird dann freigegeben.

The Westin Dublin is a luxury 5 star Dublin City hotel, located right in the heart of Dublin. We invite guests to unwind and recharge with a replenishing atmosphere and natural service.

We are located directly opposite Trinity College, just minutes away from Grafton Street shopping and the River Liffey. Our Concierge team will be happy to offer recommendations and directions to the best Dublin has to offer.

ANSCHRIFT:

THE WESTIN DUBLIN

AT COLLEGE GREEN, WESTMORELAND ST

DUBLIN, IRELAND 2

PH# 353 1-645-100

An icon in a city of greats, The Westbury hotel not only surrounds its guests in luxury and style, it places them at the very centre of the city’s social and cultural riches.

A member of the prestigious Leading Hotels of the World, The Westbury hotel occupies a prime position between Trinity College and St Stephen's Green; perfectly located for exploring the most exciting sides of Dublin. At its front doorstep lies Grafton Street, renowned for its colour, street artists and luxury shopping; whilst Dublin’s ‘Creative Quarter’, a vibrant network of streets filled with lively bars, restaurants and quirky stores run behind the hotel, with the city’s top theatres, museums and art galleries all situated within a short walking distance.

The Westbury hotel is sure to charm. It’s magnificent Gallery, with its captivating privately-owned art collection and sumptuous Afternoon Tea is a Dublin institution. Modern, edgy and sophisticated, the hotel’s restaurants, bars and meeting spaces present a unique Dublin business and social hub.

In a sleek redbrick building 3 minutes' walk from the storied St. Patrick's Cathedral, this modern hotel is a 10-minute walk from pubs and markets in The Liberties, and a 14-minute walk from the St. Stephen's Green transit stop.

The warm rooms have sitting areas, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Upgraded rooms add sofabeds, and some feature views of The Liberties. Suites add sitting areas, terraces and/or views of St. Patrick's Cathedral.

Amenities include a contemporary restaurant, a polished bar and a 24-hour fitness centre, as well as a relaxed reading lounge and a garden.

Welcome to Conrad Dublin, a five-star luxury hotel in the heart of the city. Featuring 191 stylish rooms and suites, the hotel also offers privacy for discreet business meetings and large events. Consider this Dublin hotel's ten meeting and conference rooms that can accommodate up to 350 guests. Our banqueting team can create a fabulous feast.

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CONRAD DUBLIN

EARLSFORT TERRACE

DUBLIN, IRELAND 2

PH# 353 1-602-8900