Natural and cultural discoveries in Celtic lands

Enhance your cruise and extend your trip with a carefully designed programme.

Day 1 - Dublin

Meet at Dublin Airport in the Arrival hall. Look for PONANT sign. You will be greeted by our local representative off the flight selected by PONANT or any other flight (provided that you have previously communicated your flight schedule to your travel agent).

You will be transferred to your 4* hotel in the city centre.

Check-in at official hour.

Lunch and dinner are at leisure.

Overnight at the hotel.

Optional activity (with extra fees): Diner and Irish Show.

This evening you will depart your hotel and travel out of the bustling city to the calm of the suburbs where you will enjoy a traditional Irish meal along with an unmissable experience of Irish song, music and dance. You will want to stomp your feet along with the rhythm of the dancers and clap your hands to the beat of the music. The enchanting evening includes a delicious four-course dinner followed by an Irish coffee. Then, your other senses will be delighted by a compelling performance of live traditional music, song and Irish dancing. All too soon, you will reboard on your motorcoach for return journey to your hotel for overnight stay.

Day 2 - Dublin / Powerscourt Estate / Dublin

After breakfast, at the hotel, you will check out of your room and once luggage has been loaded onto the bus you will depart your hotel for your tour to the “Garden of Ireland”, County Wicklow.

Leaving the city of Dublin you will be traveling into the green and uncrowded Wicklow Mountains with their rounded summits and lush valleys.

The 14,000 acre Powerscourt Estate are nestled in the Wicklow Hills. It is a blend of formal gardens, sweeping terraces, statuary and ornamental lakes, together with secret hollows, rambling walks, walled gardens and over 200 variations of trees and shrubs. Open to the public for over 50 years, a major refurbishment was carried out in 1974, but tragically, a fire broke out in the early hours one night, leaving only the roofless shell of the main house. The walls of the main house dating back to the 16th century stood as a stark reminder of the fire until 1996 when the rebuilding process began and today this fine house now stands proudly against the backdrop of its exquisite gardens. Some free time is provided to explore one of the most beautiful gardens in Ireland, recently voted No.3 in the World’s Top Ten Gardens by National Geographic.

You will have time here to explore these magnificent gardens, stop and enjoy some refreshments in the Terrace Café or spend time shopping in the iconic Avoca store located within the ground floor of the Powerscourt House. This shop is truly unique as it is incorporated across the ground floor rooms of the house and its magnificent setting lingers long after the visit.

After your visit here travel a short journey to the location of your lunch.

Following your lunch you will make the onward journey to your awaiting ship for embarkation.

Your hotel:

The Davenport 4* is located in the heart of Georgian Dublin, at a few minutes from Merrion Square and the National Gallery. In this elegant district you will find beautiful buildings, pleasant gardens and shopping streets. With 115 rooms, the hotel offers a cosy and modern cocoon in the city centre. There is a restaurant serving international and local cuisine and a cosy bar.

Upgraded rooms are also available depending on availability and on a supplement basis. Contact your travel professional for further detail.

Your programme includes:

·        1-night accommodation in Classic room at The Davenport  Hotel 4* (local standard) or similar, breakfast included.

·        Meals as mentioned in the programme.

·        Beverage package during meals (bottled water + 1 soft drink or 1 glass of wine and 1 coffee or tea).

·        Transfers, visits, and entrance fees as mentioned in the programme.

·        The services of a local English-speaking guide.

Your programme does not include:

·        Lunch and dinner on day 1.

·        The optional activity - Dinner and Irish show.

·        Personal expenses.

·        Tips for the driver and local guide.

·        Other services not mentioned in the programme.

·        Early check-in.

Please note:

·        It is imperative that the details of your departure flight are provided to your travel agent, no later than 30 days before the start date of your cruise, to secure the proper private transfer.

·        The official check-in time at The Davenport Hotel is at 3 p.m.

·        The optionnal activity can be operated according to a minimum of 4 guests.

Contact of your hotel:

The Davenport
8-10 Merrion Street Lower,
Dublin, Ireland
Phone: +353-1-607-3500

Duration and order of the visits may vary. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.

Kindly note that a minimum number of participants is required for this trip to proceed. As a result, both the price and itinerary may be adjusted based on the final number of participants. Should the minimum number not be met, we will offer you an alternative arrangement.

Travel with peace of mind as PONANT organises your transfer day time between your port of disembarkation and the airport.

Dublin

After disembarkation procedures are completed, you will be greeted at the port by our local English-speaking representative.

Departing from the pier and enjoy a short panoramic city tour.

On the road, visit Dublin Castle. The castle played an important role from the Middle Ages up until 1922 as it was the residence of representatives of the British monarchy. It has survived numerous rebellions during its history, such as the 1916 uprising, and is today the theatre of official ceremonies such as the investiture of the President of the Republic. It was here that the 1998 peace agreements with Northern Ireland were signed.

You will have lunch in a local restaurant.

After lunch, you will then be transferred to the airport in time for check-in for the PONANT selected flight.

Your programme includes:

·        Transfers and visits as mentioned in the programme.

·        Lunch with beverage package (beer or wine or soft drink + mineral water + coffee or tea).

·        Services of an English-speaking guide.

Your programme does not include:

·        Tips for the driver and local guide.

·        Personal expenses.

·        Other services not mentioned in the programme.

Please note:

·        The castle may close with little to no notice due to State functions.

Duration and order of the visits may vary. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.

In the event of schedule changes of PONANT’s selected flight, your programme will be adapted to ensure the most seamless and enriching experience. The content of your revised programme will be updated on the PONANT website, in My Ponant space and on the PONANT app. The final programme will also be sent to you along with your cruise documents.