Explore the Capitals of Ireland and Germany

You’ll see skyscrapers and medieval churches side-by-side in the capitals of Ireland and Germany on this 8-day trip from Great Value Vacations. Flights out of New York head to Dublin, where you’ll spend three nights before moving on to Berlin. Once you arrive in each city, you’re free to create your own itinerary and explore at your own pace. This vacation includes:

• Round-trip airfare from New York (JFK)
• One-way flight from Dublin to Berlin
• 3 nights of standard accommodations at 4-star Maldron Hotel Cardiff Lane or North Star Hotel in Dublin
• 3 nights of standard accommodations at 4-star Artim Hotel in Berlin
• Daily breakfast at Artim Hotel

Dublin

Little did the Vikings know that the site of their 10th-century settlement would one day become the bustling epicenter and capital of Irish life. Admire the ramparts of Dublin Castle before taking a stroll across the ultramodern Samuel Beckett Bridge. No trip to Dublin would be complete without a tour of the Guinness Storehouse, which ends with a celebratory pint of the world-famous brew.

• Literary pint: Grab a glass of Guinness at The Duke, one of Dublin’s oldest pubs and a popular hangout for James Joyce and James Stephens.
• Trinity College: Founded by Elizabeth I in 1592, it’s not only Ireland’s most prestigious college, it’s also home to The Book of Kells—a gorgeously illustrated, 1st-century manuscript considered one of the country’s national treasures.
• St. Patrick’s Cathedral: A beautiful example of Gothic architecture, this church has been on site since the 5th century. From 1713 to 1745, Jonathan Swift was the cathedral’s dean.

Berlin

Berlin’s architecture illustrates the German capital’s marriage of history and cutting-edge technology. The hypermodern German Museum of Technology and the Berlinische Galerie modern-art museum are juxtaposed against rows of 19th-century homes in the Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg district, two neighborhoods once divided by the Berlin Wall. This area is also home to the open-air East Side Gallery, where you’ll see colorful murals splashed across the longest remaining section of the Berlin Wall.

• Eat like a local: German food offers all sorts of ways to savor pork—dig into a sauerkraut-steamed pork knuckle or take a bite out of a ketwurst, which resembles a hot dog coated in ketchup and fitted into a flaky roll.
• Dance the night away at one of Kastanienallee’s many discotheques, where the party goes till sunrise.
• Stroll like a local in the Tiergarten, one of the world’s largest city parks. It’s lined with majestic shade trees, groomed walking paths, and lakes.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much would it cost to fly from an airport not listed as part of this deal? Call Great Value Vacations at 1-800-495-4903 for pricing from any airport that isn’t listed on the Groupon Getaways deal page.

2. Can we extend our trip before or after the promotional dates for the deal? Yes, for an additional fee you can arrange for that over the phone when you redeem your vacation.

3. How do I find out if the dates I want to travel are available? After your purchase, call Great Value Vacations at (800) 495-4903 for the most up-to-date availability.

4. What happens if I buy the Groupon and my travel dates are not available? If Great Value Vacations is unable to book the stay you want during the available dates and before the book-by date, Groupon will refund your purchase.

5. Does my child need a Groupon, and can they stay in my room? All travelers age 2 and over are required to purchase a Groupon. Different occupancy arrangements can be requested with Great Value Vacations at the time of reservation.

6. Is the price advertised available on every date? Airfare subject to availability. Additional fees may apply for some departure dates. Contact Great Value Vacations for details.

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