Ireland to Edinburgh

Situated at the mouth of the River Liffey, Dublin is the capital and the most populous city of Ireland. The word 'Dublin' means ‘town of the huddled ford’. Enveloped by a low mountain range to the south and bordered by the low farmland to the north and west, Dublin is a beautiful city which experiences a maritime climate with non extreme temperatures. Its mild winters and cool summers please everyone and act like an open invitation to tourists coming to visit the city from each corner of the world. The entire Dublin is dotted with beautiful landmarks and monuments with imposing structures. The oldest is Dublin Castle which was constructed shortly after Norman Invasion of Ireland in 1169. The newest structure is Spire of Dublin; this stainless steel conical spire is located on O'Connell Street. Other important and attractive landmarks are Ha'penny Bridge, Mansion House, Ann Livia Monument, Molly Malone Statue, Christ Church Cathedral, The Custom House, Poolbeg Towers and Aras an Uachtarain. Dublin is a nature's paradise; the city comprises several parks which are naturally irrigated by rivers. Few famous parks are Phonenix Park, Herbert Park and St Stephen's Green. For shopaholics it is important to know that Grafton Street and Henry Street are the main shopping streets in Dublin's city center. It's a world renowned truth that Ireland is home to art and music of which Dublin is the main source. Dublin owns the world famous literary history. You can find a lot of literary theaters, most famous among which are Gaiety, Abbey, Olympia, Gate and Grand Canal. Apart from this, Dublin has the most vibrant, youthful and unpretending nightlife. With gala of music and dance all around, the city grooves on its own beats. If you are one habitual tourist or a first time traveler, just log onto MakeMyTrip.com and have your trip to Ireland perfectly organized. With cheap flight tickets, affordable hotels and car rentals, MakeMyTrip offers wonderful and cheap rated Dublin tour packages.

The capital of Scotland and the second largest city after Glasgow, Edinburgh is undeniably one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Often called as the Athens of the North, this wonderful city is blessed with mountainous landscapes, tall trees, wonderful flower gardens, gurgling rivers and stunning lochs. Here, there are many attractions that can keep tourists engaged for days. Some of which are the Water of Leith - a trout stream, Arthur's Seat - an extinguished volcano, Calton Hill - a viewpoint and Duddingston Loch - the ideal place for bird-watching in Scotland. Edinburgh is divided into many districts, and some of the most popular ones are Leith, Stockbridge and Canonmills, New Town, Old Town, and Portobello. Old Town and New Town, both listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, are dotted with historical and modern edifices. The presence of North Sea on the eastern side of Edinburgh has blessed it with several beautiful beaches, as well. West Sands, Yellowcraigs, Peace Bay and Gullane are some of the most gorgeous beaches that are ideal for romantic as well as fun-filled beachside family vacations. Besides sightseeing, tourists can indulge in shopping in Princes Street, dining in pedestrian precincts, lounging in English pubs and more. MakeMyTrip offers exciting packages to travel to Edinburgh with ease.