Dublin Literary Vacation
Re-Joyce! This is a vacation for the books.
Celebrate Dublin's literary legacy on this 4-, 5-, or 6-night city excursion! Follow in the footsteps of world-renowned Irish novelists, poets, and playwrights, like Joyce, Yeats, and Wilde. With included tours and visits to Trinity College, the Museum of Literature Ireland, and EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, this vacation package allows you to see Ireland's capital through a literature lens. Enjoy an included Dublin Literary Pub Crawl, and gallivant around on your own! From Temple Bar to Dublin Castle, soak up the magic of this culture-packed city.
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Dublin (DUB)
- 5 nights in Dublin at the Davenport Hotel, or similar
- Trinity College & The Book of Kells
- Museum of Literature Ireland (MOLI)
- Dublin Literary Pub Crawl
- St Patricks Cathedral admission
Great Ways to Explore
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Take a picture at the Oscar Wilde Memorial, located in Merrion Square.
- Treat yourself to a meal at Davy Byrne's, the pub that was mentioned in James Joyce's novel, Ulysses!
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Do some souvenir shopping on Grafton Street.
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Be sure to warm up with a whiskey and some Irish stew!
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Consider a visit to The Chester Beatty, a library-museum on the grounds of Dublin Castle.
From Joyce to Wilde, Beckett to Yeats, the famous writers of Ireland have left quite a literary legacy. Dive into Dublin's written history and walk in the footsteps of the great novelists, poets, and playwrights that are celebrated around the world.
On this vacation, you'll explore fascinating museums, sightsee through the city, and embark on a Dublin Literary Pub Crawl! Take part in Irish pub culture and visit historic pubs that used to be writer hangouts. Feel your eyes widen as you step into the Trinity College Library, and come face-to-face with the Book of Kells! You'll also enjoy admission to Dublin must-sees, like the St Patricks Cathedral. Learn something new at MOLI, the Museum of Literature Ireland, then treat yourself to a whiskey in the Temple Bar area. Start a new chapter of your story with a perfect balance of literary inclusions and free time to explore.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Dublin (DUB)
- 5 nights in Dublin at the Davenport Hotel, or similar
- Trinity College & The Book of Kells
- Museum of Literature Ireland (MOLI)
- Dublin Literary Pub Crawl
- St Patricks Cathedral admission
-
Take a picture at the Oscar Wilde Memorial, located in Merrion Square.
- Treat yourself to a meal at Davy Byrne's, the pub that was mentioned in James Joyce's novel, Ulysses!
-
Do some souvenir shopping on Grafton Street.
-
Be sure to warm up with a whiskey and some Irish stew!
-
Consider a visit to The Chester Beatty, a library-museum on the grounds of Dublin Castle.
From Joyce to Wilde, Beckett to Yeats, the famous writers of Ireland have left quite a literary legacy. Dive into Dublin's written history and walk in the footsteps of the great novelists, poets, and playwrights that are celebrated around the world.
On this vacation, you'll explore fascinating museums, sightsee through the city, and embark on a Dublin Literary Pub Crawl! Take part in Irish pub culture and visit historic pubs that used to be writer hangouts. Feel your eyes widen as you step into the Trinity College Library, and come face-to-face with the Book of Kells! You'll also enjoy admission to Dublin must-sees, like the St Patricks Cathedral. Learn something new at MOLI, the Museum of Literature Ireland, then treat yourself to a whiskey in the Temple Bar area. Start a new chapter of your story with a perfect balance of literary inclusions and free time to explore.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
Day 1. Welcome to Dublin!
Upon arrival in Dublin, make your way to your luxurious hotel. Once you settle in, spend the remainder of the day getting to know the city. Stroll along Grafton street and treat yourself to a celebratory first-night meal in a local pub!
Day 2. Dublin
Take advantage of your included admission to St Patricks Cathedral, then take a 15-minute walk through center city to Trinity College! Discover the grandeur of this historic college, known for having one of the most impressive libraries in the world - and home to The Book of Kells!
The rest of the day is yours to spend at leisure. You may want to head toward Merrion Square, where you'll find the Oscar Wilde Memorial!
Book of Kells Experience
Located in the heart of Dublin City, a walk through the cobbled stones of Trinity College Dublin will bring visitors back to the 18th century, when the magnificent Old Library building was constructed and the Book of Kells is displayed.
The Book of Kells is Ireland's greatest cultural treasure and the world's most famous medieval manuscript. The 9th century book is a richly decorated copy of the four Gospels of the life of Jesus Christ. The newly opened Book Of Kells Experience offers a unique immersive experience through different areas of the the Book of Kells, Trinity College and the historic stories.
Please
Note: The Old Library at Trinity College is undergoing a multi year
Redevelopment Project to safeguard the 18th century building and preserve
its collections. As part of their conversation efforts, all the books in The Long Room
have been removed from the shelves. This will not affect the display of
the Book of Kells.
St Patricks Cathedral Admission
Built in honor of Ireland’s patron saint, St. Patrick's Cathedral stands adjacent to the famous well, where tradition has it Saint Patrick baptized converts on his visit to Dublin. With its over 140-foot spire, this imposing religious highlight is Ireland's tallest and largest church, and also serves well as Ireland's national Cathedral!
Enjoy included admission, where you can take in the stunning stained glass windows, explore the vast collection of paintings and masterpieces, and get lost in the dizzying architecture of this breathtaking building.
Day 3. Dublin
Get ready for a day of fascinating exhibitions! Enjoy admission to MOLI, the Museum of Literature Ireland.
After you visit MOLI, take a little while to stroll through St Stephen's Green. Pop across the River to EPIC, and learn all about Irish history! Who knows, you might even learn something about your own lineage!
MOLI - Museum of Literature Ireland
The Museum of Literature Ireland (MoLI) is a landmark cultural institution in the heart of Ireland’s capital city. Picturesquely located on the south side of St Stephen’s Green in one of Dublin’s finest 18th-century historic houses, Newman House, the museum celebrates Ireland’s world-renowned literary culture from the past to the present, inspiring visitors of all ages to create, read and write.
Drawing its core inspiration from the work of Ireland’s most famous writer James Joyce and named after his best known female character, Molly Bloom, the museum features immersive multimedia exhibitions, priceless literary artifacts from the Irish state collections, events and performances, creative workshops, cross-disciplinary artistic commissions, cutting-edge education programs and a café set in one of the city’s most beautiful and tranquil gardens. Some Highlights include:
● James Joyce’s personal ‘Copy No. 1’ of Ulysses, the rarest copy of the most important novel written in the English language.
● Joyce’s handwritten notebooks for Ulysses, vividly revealing the creative process behind his masterpiece.
● Exhibitions on Irish writers and writing through history and into the present.
● Historic setting in Newman House, one of Dublin’s finest 18th-century Georgian buildings where Joyce and other famous Irish writers were university students.
● William Butler Yeats’ Nobel Prize Medal for Literature
Day 4. Dublin
Today, you'll sip your way through some of Dublin's most historic pubs! Listen to fascinating stories about Joyce, Wilde, Beckett, and other famous writers as you go.
Dublin Literary Pub Crawl Tour
The Dublin Literary Pub Crawl is a walking tour of Dublin's historic pubs, in the company of two actors who introduce the featured writers and perform scenes from their works. Popular writers included are Joyce, Beckett, Behan, Oscar Wilde and more. Your guides will entertain you with some background of the writers featured and will tell you about the great pubs in the city, how the pub culture got started and how important it was for the trade of writing. The tour includes a visit to four pubs and includes a stop in Trinity College to talk about Oscar Wilde and some of the writers from the 1960s to the present day. The pub crawl lasts about 2 ½ hours and includes approximately a ½ mile in total of walking. You will spend about 20 minutes in each pub (food and beverage is not included). The tour ends at Davy Byrne’s Pub which is close to the starting point of the tour.
Day 5. Dublin
Today, you may want to check out some of Dublin's literary museums and galleries. Consider visits to the Chester Beatty Library, The Little Museum of Dublin, and Dublin Writers Museum!
If you're looking for something a little more spirited, how about a visit to Guinness Storehouse or Jameson Distillery Bow St?
Day 6. Depart Ireland
Today, you'll close this chapter and say goodbye to Dublin. Head to the airport for your flight home!
Fly home!
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