The new Acropolis museum is consider one of the most important archaelogical museums in Athens and ranks among the most important museums of the world. For the first time ever all the surviving treasures of the Acropolis will be seen together in one place.
Works currently held in storage or in other museum in Greece and all over the world are now together in one brand new museum close to their original location. The Acropolis museum main attractions such as votives, artifacts of every day life, statues from archaic period, Caryatids, and of course the Parthenon hall with the metopes, the pediments and the frieze will impress you.
Another major exhibit is the remains of the ancient Athenian city that revealed by archaeological excavations on the site of the museum.
Blarney Castle, built by the McCarthy clan over 600 years ago, still retains its old world charm with its towers, battlements and gated entrance built on a rocky outcrop. Kiss the Blarney stone, situated on the parapets of the castle, to gain the gift of eloquence - that is the ability to persuade people and being able to talk yourself out of trouble… Discovery Travel Channel lists kissing the Blarney Stone amongst its 99 things to do before you die! Rock close is a magical garden filled with enchanting druidic rock formations, water features and exotic plants. The grand Scottish baronial style Blarney House is reflects a bygone era of wealth and statesmanship.
The Rock of Cashel is a multi-period monastic site, which was a fortress before it became the seat of the bishop of the diocese of Cashel, and venue where the historical Synod of Cashel was held. Visit the Great Cathedral, the Hall of Vicars Choral, Cormack's Chapel (with one of Ireland's best preserved Irish frescoes and Romanesque architecture) and a Round tower, all perched on a solid rock ringed by a curtain wall- most of it dating back from before the Cambro-Norman conquerors came to Ireland in the late 12th Century.
Cahair Castle was once the stronghold of the powerful Butler family, the castle retains its impressive keep, tower and much of its original defensive structure. It is one of Ireland's largest and best preserved castles. It is situated on a rocky island on the River Suir.
ITINERARY:
06:50 - Depart Dublin from Suffolk Street by the Molly Malone statue
09:00 - The Rock Of Cashel (1hr)
11:30 - Blarney Castle + lunch break (3hrs - lunch not included)
15:30 - Cahair Castle (1hr)
19:00 - Arrive Dublin.
Descubre algunos de los puertos más bonitos de Gran Canaria: Puerto Rico, Arguineguin, Anfi del Mar o Mogán y elija los horarios de ida y vuelta según le apetezca. Lineas Blue Bird te ofrece varias alternativas para viajar por mar desde dichos puertos con trayectos cortos, que te permitirán conocer toda la costa sur-este de Gran Canaria.
Navegarás cerca de la costa de Arguineguin, Anfi, Taurito y Mogán sin realizar paradas hasta llegar a tu destino. Descubre acantilados, barrancos, cuevas, calas casi desérticas, actividades marítimas, urbanizaciones y deléitate durante la excursión con las increíbles vistas desde diferentes zonas del barco. Aprovecha para sacar fotos desde la proa o la popa, desde la cubierta o tranquilamente desde el interior del barco donde incluso tendrás la posibilidad de disfrutar del paisaje submarino a través de los fondos de cristal del barco.
What you will see
Čech Bridge
Rudolfinum
Mánes Bridge
Charles Bridge
Prague Castle
Kampa Island
Legion Bridge
National Theatre
River Locks
Malostranská Water Tower
Jirásek Bridge
Dancing House
Palacký Bridge
Emmaus Monastery
Railway Bridge
Vyšehrad
Podolí Waterworks
Straka Academy
Civic Swimming Pool
Prague Metronome
Na Františku Hospital
The cruise departs from the dock at Čech Bridge, pier No. 5 (recommended arrival 20 mins. before departure). You will be welcomed with a typical Czech aperitif during boarding. After the departure, the buffet-style lunch will be opened; you can select from typical Czech or International cuisine and enjoy the lunch while viewing Prague's sights. You can order from a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during the cruise. Entertainment on the deck will be provided by a music band.
First the cruise will head upstream the Vltava River around the Rudolfinum and the Old Town. Then the boat will float under Charles Bridge and you will have a spectacular view of Prague Castle. Your cruise will continue around Kampa Island to the old river locks. On the other side of the river you can see the National Theatre. When entering the river locks, you can count how many penguins are there – a sculpture by an art group. On the other side of the locks you will see the famous Dancing House and the cruise will then continue under several Prague bridges, around the Emmaus Monastery up to Vyšehrad and the Podolí Waterworks. Here the boat turns back and sails past the Straka Academy, the Civic Swimming Pool and the Prague Metronome back to the dock. There you will see the Na Františku Hospital on the other side of the Vltava River.
Included :
Transportation in open top-decker coach.
Recorded commentary and personal earphone sets (digital sound).
The church is closed from 12.00 AM to 2.30 PM and on Sunday morning.
Security on the top deck :
Please remain seated and do not use the stairs while the bus is in motion.
Seat belts must be worn on the top deck until the bus stops for parking.
Do not lean over the guard rails on the upper deck.
Be careful, low branches and other objects that may come close to the open upper deck.
Do not throw anything out of the bus.
Parents, for the safety of your children, please make sure that they respect the safety regulation.
Attention: Child rate from 4 to 11
Create a London sightseeing schedule to suit you! This Hop-On Hop-Off open top bus tour includes 91 stops across London that you can jump off at and explore the city. On-board commentary gives you a few details about the attractions you can pass on the route - these include Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London and St Paul's Cathedral!