Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Dublin, Ireland/Sept 2nd/2014

Here is the description of Dublin as written in the Princess Shore Excursion Guide

Dublin, Ireland

Dublin has experienced a renaissance. Today, this gracious and cosmopolitan city on the Liffey is one of Europe's premier destinations. The capital of the Republic of Ireland, Dublin is an intimate place that is easy to explore. Stroll past St. Stephen's Green or survey the gray, stone façades of Trinity College, Ireland's oldest university. The city is also remarkably well-preserved - every June 16, scholars retrace the paths of James Joyce's characters in the novel "Ulysses," set in Dublin on June 16, 1904.

Dublin possesses a storied history. A settlement has existed on the banks of the River Liffey for at least a millennium and a half. Succeeding waves of Gaelic, Viking, Norman and English invaders have left their mark on the city.

Here we were again doing a private tour with the Cruise Critic Group. This time it is with Patty Wagon Tours and here is their description of what we were to expect.


The tour will be a full day tour and will  comprise a city tour of Dublin taking in it's highlights including Trinity College, Guinness Brewery, Grafton Street, St. Patrick's and Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin Castle, the village of Howth and Malahide Castle.
Paddy Wagon goes on to say, "Of course we would provide you with a state of the art vehicle and a top notch Irish driver guide who shall inspire you with songs and stories, laughter and folklore, ensuring an amazing experience with memories to last a lifetime."

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