Dublin's Cultural Heritage

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Swift, Wilde, Shaw, Yeats, Joyce, Beckett — this town is big enough for all of them. Dublin can lay claim to some of the greatest titans of literature, not to mention great actors, musicians and artists. Hear the stories of this culturally rich city while experiencing the forward-looking energy of today. Tap your feet to the music, learn about the turbulent h...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Delve into the lives of Dublin’s authors and poets as you view their correspondence, walk in their footsteps and even tip a pint at their favorite pubs.
    • Attend a performance at the Abbey Theatre, Ireland’s national theater, where many of the city’s great playwrights had their works staged.
    • Discover Dublin’s great cultural landmarks including Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin Castle and Glasnevin Cemetery.

What's this trip about?

    Swift, Wilde, Shaw, Yeats, Joyce, Beckett — this town is big enough for all of them. Dublin can lay claim to some of the greatest titans of literature, not to mention great actors, musicians and artists. Hear the stories of this culturally rich city while experiencing the forward-looking energy of today. Tap your feet to the music, learn about the turbulent history and absorb the matchless culture of Dublin.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityDublin
End CityDublin

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning

Destinations

Activities

  • Educational/ Learning
  • Historic Sightseeing

Trip includes

    • 7 nights of accommodations
    • 4 expert-led lectures
    • 14 expert-led field trips
    • 1 hands-on experience
    • 4 performances
    • An experienced Group Leader
    • Customary gratuities throughout the program
    • The Road Scholar Travel Protection Plan, 24-hour-a-day emergency assistance coverage
    • Taxes

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: In Transit To Program

In Flight

Day 2: The City of Dublin

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Ashling Hotel

Lunch: A light lunch is served in the hotel.

Afternoon: After taking time to unpack, freshen up and relax you will begin your learning adventure with a coach journey around the centre of Dublin ...

Day 3: Museums, Galleries, Theatre Performance

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Ashling Hotel

Activity note: National Gallery: Step free access, elevators and seating throughout. National Museum of Ireland: Ramped access, access to second floor by stairs only. There is no seating, but stool...

Day 4: Dublin Writer’s Museum, Hugh Lane Gallery

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Ashling Hotel

Activity note: There are 6 steps to navigate for access to Dublin Writer’s Museum, and 25 steps to reach the first floor. Tour is audio guided so participants can go at their own pace, there is plen...

Day 5: The Book of Kells, Christ Church Cathedral

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Ashling Hotel

Activity note: The Book of Kells is fully accessible. Christ Church Cathedral has 2 steps to its entrance and 15 steps into the Crypt. There is a separate access to the Crypt for those who s...

Day 6: Glendalough, Russborough House

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Ashling Hotel

Activity note: Glendalough Monastery’s Visitor Centre is fully accessible, although due to the ancient nature of the site some parts will require walking on uneven terrain and may present difficulty...

Day 7: Glasnevin Cemetery, Irish House Party, Dublin

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Ashling Hotel

Activity note: Glasnevin Cemetery Visitor’s Centre is fully accessible, however there will be some walking on uneven terrain in the cemetery itself. The walking tour can be tailored to any mobility...

Day 8: Irish Film Institute, Dublin Castle

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Ashling Hotel

Activity note: The Irish Film Institute is fully accessible and has elevators to all floors. Dublin Castle has no steps to entrance but will require walking on uneven surfaces. There are ben...

Day 9: Program Concludes

Meals: Breakfast

In Flight

Breakfast: Buffet breakfast in the hotel, unless you need to depart earlier for travel connections. This concludes our programme.

Morning: Complimentary transfers from the programme hotel to Dublin Airport are included a...

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Last Updated: 8/2/2018

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Accommodation

Ashling Hotel: 7 nights  Dublin 8

The Ashling is located in the heart of historic Dublin adjacent to Heuston Station, Dublin Zoo, Kilmainham Gaol and on the Luas red line.

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Meals Included

7 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches and 5 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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