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2½‑Day Dublin Adventure – Wed – Fri (Mollie's Birthday)

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Day 1: Wednesday – Arrival & Light Exploration

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.

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Day 2: Thursday – Birthday Celebration

Morning: 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.

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Day 3: Friday – Morning Farewell

Morning: 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.

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Time and Cost Estimates

  • Trinity College & Book of Kells – 2 hours – €14
  • Dublin Castle – 1.5 hours – €8
  • National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology – 2 hours – Free
  • Christ Church Cathedral – 1 hour – €7
  • Dublinia – 1.5 hours – €12
  • Irish Museum of Modern Art – 2 hours – €10
  • St. Stephen’s Green – 30 minutes – Free
  • Dinner at The Woollen Mills – 2 hours – €60 (for two)
  • Birthday dinner at The Brazen Head – 2 hours – €50 (for two)
  • Live music at The Cobblestone – 2 hours – €20 (drinks for two)
  • Airport transfer (Airlink Express) – round‑trip – €12 (for two)
  • Total Estimated Cost: €203

Tips

If 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.

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