St Patrick's Day March 17th 2007

BE IN THE IRISH CAPITAL FOR THEIR No.1 PARTY!

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!

The Backpacker Tour Company. is London's most experienced, professional, and most organised tour operator to St Pat's Day. For 2007 we have organised a sensation tour so you can experience the authentic St Patrick’s Day in Dublin...

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4 Day Coach Tour - 229 GBP per person
15th - 18th March 2007
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16th - 19th March 2007
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SOLD OUT! Accommodation Only - 145 GBP per person - Fully Booked
16th - 19th March 2007
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Coach tour transport -
Transport on out St Patrick's Day Tour is via coach and ferry. All of our coaches are executive models which means they are equipped with a stereo, a tv and 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 hours allowing plenty of time to enjoy the ferry facilities which include bars, resturaunts, shopping, and a bureau de change. Upon docking at Dublin port, our city centre accommodation is only a short 30 min drive. Please note: Our tours are all about great parties so we do allow moderate drinking aboard the coaches.

Accommodation -
In Dublin your accommodation for the St Patrick's Day Tour is at Avalon House Hostel. We are lucky enough to have use of this Hostel which is the best Hostel in Dublin, and regarded in the top 5 in Europe. Avalon House Hostel 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. Rooms at the hostel are either Dorm, Quad, or Twin and for each you will not need any bedding but will need to bring a towel.

St Patrick's Day -
As experienced operators, we know the best places to be to enjoy the St Patick'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 guided tour, and free Guinness!

Day Trip to Belfast -
As an alternative to the Guinness Brewery tour, you can choose to take a day trip to Northern Ireland and the city of Belfast. The return transport is included in your tour price. Once in Belfast you may like to take the famous Black Taxi tour of the city or simply explore the city at your leisure.

Added Extras -
Included in your tour price The Backpacker Tour Company. 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 Commentrive St Patrick's Day 2007 T Shirt

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