>> St Patrick's Day in Dublin |
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There's no better place to CELEBRATE the memory of Ireland's favourite 'son' than Dublin. Irish culture and tradition abound as the city becomes a sea of green and the 'Paddies' welcome all who come to celebrate with them. The St Patrick's Day festival includes parades, concerts and of course many a chance to sample a pint or two of the black stuff!
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| St Patrick's Day Details |
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| >> St Patrick's Day Tour Options |
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| >> St Patrick's Day 2009 Tour Itineraries |
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>> St Patrick's Day in Dublin - 2009 Tour Options |
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| 4 Day Hostel Coach Tour: 15th to 18th March 2009 - fr £209* |
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3 Night Hostel Accommodation Package: 15th to 18th March 2009 - from £159*
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| 4 Night Hostel Accommodation Package: 14th to 18th March 2009 - from £189** |
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| * Private Single, Twin & Quad Room Upgrades Available |
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| ** Private Twin Room Upgrades Available |
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| Add a return flight to your Accommodation Package fr £75 |
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| Optional Belfast Day Trip: |
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| Available as an add-on to all packages: 16th March 2009 £10 |
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| >> General St Patrick's Day Tour Details |
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First Festival Travel has been operating tours to ST PATRICK'S DAY in DUBLIN for 16 years now and we are clearly established as the best tour operator with the best value tour options available.
COACH TOUR TRANSPORT
Transport on our St Patrick's Day Tour is via coach and ferry. All of our coaches are executive models meaning they are equipped with a stereo, a TV and DVD/video, and a toilet. The coach journey from London to Holyhead in North Wales (where we catch our ferry to Dublin) is around 6 hours, and we make a few stops along the way for food, drink and cigarette breaks. Once boarded the ferry the journey to Dublin is 3.5 hours allowing plenty of time to enjoy the ferry facilities which include bars, restaurants, shopping, and a bureau de change. Upon docking at Dublin port, our city centre accommodation is only a short 30 min drive. Please note: First Festival Travel tours are all about great parties so we do allow moderate drinking aboard the coaches.
ACCOMMODATION
Our hostel accommodation for the St Patrick's Day Tour is at AVALON HOUSE. We are lucky enough to have use of this hostel which is voted one of the top hostels in Dublin. AVALON HOUSE facilities are excellent including 24 hour security, security lockers, bureau de change, no curfew, hot showers, email and internet access and best of all is less than a 5 min walk from Temple Bar, Grafton Street, and Dublin's City Centre. Passengers booked on to our 3 Night Hostel Accommodation package and our Coach Tour package will be placed in dorms of 10-12 beds per room. These packages have a limited number of private rooms [singles; twins; quads] that you can upgrade to. For those looking to make the absolute most of their Dublin experience, we have a 4 Night Hostel Accommodation package so you can arrive on Saturday and live it up! Dorm rooms included in this package have 4-6 beds. There is limited number of private twin rooms available for upgrade if you would prefer.
ST PATRICK'S DAY
As experienced operators, we know the best places to be to enjoy the St Patrick's Day official festivities. There are street parades, concerts, dances, and a general mass celebration of which we will distribute full details including maps to ensure you have the best St Patrick's Day of your life!
GUINNESS BREWERY TOUR
No trip to Dublin is complete without visiting the Home of Guinness - St James Gate. As part of your St Patrick's Day tour we include an afternoon at the famous brewery including admission, a self-guided tour, and free Guinness!
DAY TRIP TO BELFAST
As an optional excursion you can choose to take a day trip to Northern Ireland and the city of Belfast via the St. Patrick's Centre in Downpatrick. The return transport and entrance to the St. Patrick's Centre (incl. an interactive cinematic display) is included in the day trip price of £10. Once in Belfast you will have a few hours in which to take in the famous Black Taxi tour of the city or simply explore the city at your leisure.
INCLUDED EXTRAS
Included in your tour price First Festival Travel organises a huge WELCOME PARTY in a local bar for our first night in Dublin - a great way to kick off the tour. Also included in your tour price is a COMMEMORATIVE ST PATRICK'S DAY 2009 T-SHIRT. |
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| >>St Patrick's Day 2009 Tour Itineraries |
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>> 4 Day Coach Tour: 15th to 18th March 2009 - £209
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Sunday 15th March:
A very early morning departure (approx 6.30am) from Stamford Brook, West London today for the drive to the ferry port at Holyhead, North Wales. Irish Ferries 'Isle of Irishmore' takes 3.5 hours and has an excellent authentic Irish bar on board! Arrival at our Dublin accommodation is early evening, in plenty of time to explore the great nightlife, which is just a short walk away from our accommodation. Tonight we have a huge welcome party organised in a local bar to start the tour as we mean to continue!
Monday 16th March:
Today we have a group session at the famous Guinness Brewery for the afternoon where included in your tour price is the admission, the self-guided tour of the brewery and some complimentary Guinness!
Alternatively, we are offering an optional day excursion [£10] today to Belfast. This price includes your return coach transport from Dublin to Belfast City via Downpatrick.
Of course if you prefer, you are free to do your own thing throughout the day. You may like to take in a local tour of Dublin, or pass the time with a spot of shopping down Grafton Street. This evening we will head out to the Temple Bar area to sample more of the famous Dublin nightlife and hospitality.
Tuesday 17th March:
St Patrick's Day! Enjoy the colour and spectacle of the day as the St Patrick's parade snakes its way through the streets of Dublin, or just sit in one of the friendly pubs and get into the Guinness with a bunch of locals! This is the biggest day of the tour and you are free to enjoy it as you wish. We'll provide maps and information on the festival program and concerts so you can take in whatever appeals to your tastes.
Wednesday 18th March:
An early start for the ferry home! If you're very keen, there's the bar on the ferry, otherwise we pass time on the coaches on the way home with some videos and music. Arrival back in London is approximately 8.30pm where we say goodbye to our new found friends until the tour reunion! |
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 Return coach transport including ferry crossings
3 nights quality accommodation in city centre hostel
St Patrick's Day parade and celebrations
Continental breakfasts
Guinness brewery tour including free Guinness
Commemorative St Patrick's Day T-shirt
Services of First Festival Travel tour representative
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| >> Upgrade Opportunities Available [these should be pre-booked and are dependant on availability]: |
Optional day excursion to Belfast via the St. Patrick's Centre on Monday 16th [£10 per person]
Private single standard room upgrade [£50 per person]
Private twin ensuite room upgrade [£50 per person – based on two passengers booking together]
Private quad ensuite room upgrade [£40 per person – based on four passengers booking together]
Private quad standard room upgrade [£30 per person – based on four passengers booking together] |
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| >> Tour Package Excludes: |
 Personal expenses
Meals unless otherwise stated
Drinks
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| >> 3 Night Hostel Accommodation Package: 15th to 18th March 2009 - £159.00 |
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Sunday 15th March
Please make your own way to our city centre hostel in Dublin for check-in any time after 2pm. At check-in you will receive an information pack which includes all the festival details you will need. The First Festival Travel tour group is scheduled to arrive about 8pm, and you are most welcome to join our huge welcome party organised in a local bar to start the tour as we mean to continue!
Monday 16th March:
Today we have a group session at the famous Guinness Brewery for the afternoon where included in your tour price is the admission, the self-guided tour of the brewery and some complimentary Guinness!
Alternatively, we are offering an optional day excursion [£10] to Belfast. This price includes your return coach transport from Dublin to Belfast City via Downpatrick.
Of course if you prefer, you are free to do your own thing throughout the day. You may like to take in a local tour of Dublin, or pass the time with a spot of shopping down Grafton Street. This evening we will head out to the Temple Bar area to sample more of the famous Dublin nightlife and hospitality.
Tuesday 17th March:
St Patrick's Day! Enjoy the colour and spectacle of the day as the St Patrick's parade snakes its way through the streets of Dublin, or just sit in one of the friendly pubs and get into the Guinness with a bunch of locals! This is the biggest day of the tour and you are free to enjoy it as you wish. We'll provide maps and information on the festival program and concerts so you can take in whatever appeals to your tastes.
Wednesday 18th March:
All good things come to an end and today the St Patrick's Day experience is all over. Check out of the hostel is any time up until 10am. The hostel has a baggage storage room you can use if you are not leaving Dublin until later in the day. See you at the reunion!
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3 nights quality hostel accommodation in city centre hostel
St Patrick's Day parade and celebrations
Continental breakfasts
Guinness brewery tour including free Guinness
Commemorative St Patrick's day 2009 T-shirt
Services of First Festival Travel tour representatives |
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| >> Upgrade Opportunities Available [these should be pre-booked and are dependant on availability]: |
Optional day excursion to Belfast via the St. Patrick's Centre on Monday 16th [£10 per person]
Private single standard room upgrade [£50 per person]
Private twin ensuite room upgrade [£50 per person – based on two passengers booking together]
Private quad ensuite room upgrade [£40 per person – based on four passengers booking together]
Private quad standard room upgrade [£30 per person – based on four passengers booking together] |
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| >> Tour Package Excludes: |
Personal expenses
Meals unless otherwise stated
Drinks
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| >> 4 Night Hostel Accommodation Package: 14th to 18th March 2009 - £189.00 |
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Saturday 14th March
Please make your own way to our city centre hostel for check-in any time after 2pm. At check-in you will receive an information pack which includes all the festival details you will need as well as our commemorative St Pat's Day T-Shirt. This afternoon is at your leisure to perhaps check out some city highlights or get amongst it with the locals in an old fashioned bar. The St. Patrick’s Festival is already in full swing so there will be numerous events and festivities taking place around town. This evening we invite the group to join together with your tour leader and discover the infamous Dublin nightlife. Welcome to Ireland!
Sunday 15th March:
Today is a free day to again explore Dublin city. Perhaps jump on a sightseeing bus around town or do a spot of shopping down Grafton Street. For those wanting to head to Belfast on our optional excursion tomorrow then today we shall make the most of the Guinness Brewery where included in your tour price is the admission, the self-guided tour of the brewery and some complimentary Guinness!
The rest of the First Festival Travel tour group is scheduled to arrive about 8pm, and you are most welcome to join our huge welcome party organised in a local bar!
Monday 16th March:
Today we suggest you join our optional excursion to Belfast via the St. Patrick Centre in Downpatrick. However if you have not had enough of Dublin sightseeing there is always plenty more to do such as visit the Jamieson’s Distillery or Dublin Zoo. Again, there will also be St. Patrick’s Festival activities taking place around town. This evening we will head out to the Temple Bar area to sample more of the famous Dublin nightlife and hospitality.
Tuesday 17th March:
St Patrick's Day! Enjoy the colour and spectacle of the day as the St Patrick's parade snakes its way through the streets of Dublin, or just sit in one of the friendly pubs and get into the Guinness with a bunch of locals! This is the biggest day of the tour and you are free to enjoy it as you wish. We'll provide maps and information on the festival program and concerts so you can take in whatever appeals to your tastes.
Wednesday 18th March:
All good things come to an end and today the St Patrick's Day experience is all over. Check out of the hostel is any time up until 10am. The hostel has a baggage storage room you can use if you are not leaving Dublin until later in the day. See you at the reunion!
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4 nights quality accommodation in city centre hostel [4-6 bedded rooms]
St Patrick's Day parade and celebrations
Continental breakfasts
Guinness brewery tour including free Guinness
Commemorative St Patrick's Day 2009 T-shirt
Services of First Festival Travel tour representatives |
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| >> Upgrade Opportunities Available [these should be pre-booked and are dependant on availability]: |
Optional day excursion to Belfast via the St. Patrick's Centre on Monday 16th [£10 per person]
Private twin standard room upgrade [£50 per person – based on two passengers booking together] |
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Personal expenses
Meals unless otherwise stated
Drinks
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| >> Optional Belfast Day Excursion: 16th March 2009 - £10.00 |
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As an optional excursion you can choose to take a day trip to Northern Ireland and the city of Belfast via the St. Patrick's Centre in Downpatrick. The return transport and entrance to the St. Patrick's Centre is included in the day trip price of £10. At the St. Patrick’s Centre we watch a multimedia gallery display taking you through the life and legend of St. Patrick. You will also have the chance to visit his gravestone.
Once in Belfast you will have a few hours in which to take in the famous Black Taxi tour of the city or simply explore the city at your leisure.
Departure time this morning will be 9.30am and the expected return time back into Dublin is 8.30pm.
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