First trip to Ireland in April will only be there from the 9th arriving early am and leaving on the 12. Flying into Dublin. I need advice, suggestions, on all things...LOL The trip is for myself and 17 year old daughter neither of us drive. so looking for a suggestion for a reasonable place to stay in Dublin, and what tour company to use or other recommendations so that we can see the most in the short time we are there. thank you in advance for the help !! Also what airline to you recommend from London with the best prices ?
I can't help with airline rec's as I am US - based. Be sure to note the luggage restrictions and other Terms & Conditions thoroughly, though -- To make sure of fair comparisons.
Best Dublin base depends on your interests, budget and expectations.
Things to do IN Dublin: http://www.visitdublin.com/
Two highly regarded Tour Options for day trips outside of the city:
Newgrange and Hill of Tara: http://newgrangetours.com/
Depends where in London? Ryanair would be the budget option, Airlingus Regional (Eddie Stobart airways) another choice possibly also look at City Jet.. factor the cost to and from the flight as well as the ticket price. I assume for 3 days you can pack light so hand baggage only.
Bob has given the main tours.. There are long tours that run to places like the Giants Causeway, Cliffs of Moher, there is even an 18 hour Ring of Kerry tour but I wouldn't advise any of those. from London you can always pop over to closer locations for a long weekend.
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With only about 4 days Dublin makes sense as a base. Rail Toursmay be of interest to you in addition to the ones already mentioned. There is certainly plenty to see and do in the area to fill your time there.