Morning: Fly into Dublin Airport and take the Airlink Express to the city centre. Grab a quick coffee at Café Con Barra before heading to your luggage storage at the Belvedere Hotel.
Afternoon: Check‑in at the Belvedere Hotel at 15:00, then stroll (under an umbrella if needed) to Trinity College to see the Book of Kells. A short walk brings you to Dublin Castle, where you can explore the State Apartments.
Evening: Dine at the nearby The Woollen Mills for hearty Irish fare, then enjoy a relaxed walk through the illuminated streets of Temple Bar, pausing for a pint at a sheltered pub.
Find HotelsMorning: Start with a continental breakfast at the hotel, then head to the National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology (free entry) to admire Celtic treasures.
Afternoon: Visit Christ Church Cathedral and climb its tower for city views (weather permitting). Afterwards, explore the interactive exhibits at Dublinia, perfect for a rainy day.
Evening: Celebrate Mollie's birthday with a special dinner at The Brazen Head, Ireland’s oldest pub, followed by live traditional music at The Cobblestone in Smithfield.
Find HotelsMorning: Check out of the hotel (early luggage storage available) and wander through St. Stephen’s Green, a beautiful park with sheltered walkways and a historic glasshouse.
Afternoon: Pop into the Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) for a quick cultural fix before heading back to the airport.
Evening: Depart Dublin with wonderful memories of a rainy yet vibrant city.
Find HotelsIf you’d like to extend the trip, add a half‑day visit to the seaside town of Howth for fresh seafood and cliff walks (weather permitting). To shorten the itinerary, skip the IMMA and replace the museum visits with a guided hop‑on hop‑off bus tour that shelters you from the rain while still covering the city’s highlights.