2021 St. Patrick's Day in Dublin: The Wearing of the Green - 6 Days/5 Nights

Day 1:Dublin Tour | St Patrick's Cathedral
Your tour begins at 2:00 PM at your hotel. Set out with a local guide on a panoramic tour of Dublin - a city of charming pubs, stately Georgian buildings, hip restaurants, busy shops and grand old monuments, all infused with a special blend of history, music and wit. Visit the 800 year old St Patrick's Cathedral, which legend says was built on the site of an anicent well used for baptisms by St Patrick. Return to your hotel for a welcome drink, followed by a free evening to dine as you wish.

Day 2:Brú na Bóinne | Merry Ploughboy Pub
Head out of Dublin to the scenic Brú na Bóinne and its Stone Age passage tombs. Built over 5,000 years ago and older than Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids, the site remains a mysterious marvel today. Learn about these wonders in the visitor centre, followed by a visit to either Newgrange or Knowth. This evening enjoy dinner and a show of traditional Irish music and dance at the 200 year old Merry Ploughboy Pub. (B, D)

Day 3: Liberties Distillery | Guinness Storehouse | Old Street Restaurant/span>
Explore Ireland's pub culture and have fun discovering local whiskey and beer production. Begin with a trip to a leading distillery in the Liberties, one of Dublin's most distinctive and historic working class areas. Next, visit the Guinness Storehoue, Ireland's number one tourist attraction and home of Ireland's most iconic stout since 1759. Have a pint in the Gravity Bar on the top floor as you gaze out at the panoramic views of the city. Spend the afternoon as you wish. Savor contemporary Irish cooking as you dine this evening at the Old Street restaurant in coastal Malahide, a picturesque Dublin suburb. (B, D)

Day 4: St Patrick's Day in Dublin
Celebrate St Patrick's Day at Dublin's iconic heart: at the landmark General Post Office, in the center of town, and right on the parade route. The GPO, the headquarters of the Easter Rising in 1916, is possibly the most important building in all of Irish history. We start the day by bringing you behind the scenes for a private tour of the floats and bands, as the festivities are gearing up. then the merriment really begins, with CIE Tours' exclusive access to a private party in the GPO, made possible through our partnership with Shannon Heritage and GPO Museum. From the party, you can just step outside the door to watch the parade from a private viewing spot - and it's a celebration like no other! Dublin's St Patrick's Day parade is a magnificent moving street performance, with marching bands accompanied by flamboyant carnival-style performers, dancers and street theater groups. It is a marvelous swirl of color, music and joy. After the parade,you will have free time to revel in the city's festive atmosphere. You will also have time to tour the spectacular 'Witness History' exhibition in the GPO Museum, showcasing the role of the building in the making of modern Ireland
(B, L)

Day 5: Glendalough | Wicklow Brewery
Travel to Wicklow to visit Glendalough, a 6th century monastery that floruished as a center of learning for hundreds of years. The ruins standing today include a 30 foot round tower, churches dating to the 10th century, and one of Ireland's oldest Celtic Crosses. Stop in the Wicklow Brewery and savor one of their craft beers. Return to Dublin and enjoy a free evening(B)

Day 6: Tour Ends in Dublin
Your tour ends after breakfast.(B)

B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner

Authentic Exclusives:

• Exclusive back-stage tour before the parade to see floats and bands before they go on the march
• Exclusive private-access party inside the GPO - the most historic, iconic building in Dublin
• Exclusive private viewing area on O'Connell Street - the best spot in town to watch the parade. 

Dining Experience:

• 5 breakfasts (B) 1 lunch  (L) and 2 dinner (D)

Trip Highlights

• St Patrick's Day Parade and Party - CIE Tours Exclusive
• Private St Patrick's Day Parade Float Tour - CIE Tours Exclusive
• Guinness Storehouse
• Merry Ploughboy
• St Patrick's Cathedral
• Dublin Restaurant Dinner
• Brú na Bóinne
• Glendalough 

Hotels - 5 Nights

• Ashling Hotel | Dublin (5)
  

  Ashling Hotel | Dublin | 4*

  This contemporary property offers 225 spacious and well-equipped guest rooms as well as stylish, modern restaurants, bar and public spaces. The hotel offers a wide range of services and amenities. Located on the north bank of the River Liffey near Phoenix Park, the hotel is well placed for exploring Dublin. It's a 20-minute walk to the city center and Temple Bar or just 5 minutes by Luas tram which stops close to the hotel. Hotel parking.