Tour Number: 1888392YR
Group Leader: D. Stephen Sharp
Requested Departure Date: 5/28/2018
Requested Return Date: 6/5/2018
Requested Departure Gateway: Philadelphia (PA)

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For over 55 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to one global mission: Opening the World Through Education. Our programs help students expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, grow more confident and independent, and understand new people, places, and cultures.

9 days

The experience of a lifetime is waiting for you. Every detail from the cities you’ll stay in to the cultural discoveries you’ll make have been customized by your teacher for your group. Take a look at your personal itinerary for a sneak peek of what's in store.

  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Ireland

  • Day 2: Dublin

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Take a walking tour of Dublin

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Grafton Street
    • Temple Bar district
  • Day 3: Dublin

    Take a guided tour of Dublin

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Georgian squares
    • O’Connell Street
    • St. Stephen’s Green
    • Phoenix Park

    Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral

    See the Book of Kells at Trinity College

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion
    Irish music and dance

    Irish music and dance

    Nothing captures the spirit of Ireland quite like its music and dance. Whether it’s a jig, reel, or stepdance, each type of dance—and the accompanying music—provides a unique look at Irish culture. This hands-on activity will take place in the afternoon and you will learn an authentic ceilidh dance and two songs from the performers (60-90min).

  • Day 4: Dublin • Galway

    Travel to Galway

    Take a walking tour of Galway

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • River Corrib
    • Bowling Green

    Take a tour of Connemara, Maam Cross, and Spiddal

  • Day 5: Galway • Killarney

    Travel via the Burren and Cliffs of Moher to Killarney

    Visit the Burren Centre

    Take a tour of the Burren

    Take a tour of the Cliffs of Moher

    Visit Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
  • Day 6: Killarney

    Take a tour of the Ring of Kerry

    Visit the Kerry Bog Village Museum 

    See a sheepdog demonstration (Available March–October)

  • Day 7: Killarney • Blarney • Cork

    Travel via Blarney to Cork

    Visit Blarney Castle

    Take a walking tour of Cork

    Visit the Queenstown Story exhibition at the Cobh Heritage Centre

  • Day 8: Cork • Kilkenny • Kildare • Dublin

    Travel via Kilkenny and Kildare to Dublin

    Visit the National Stud Farm in Kildare
  • Day 9: Depart for home

  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Ireland

  • Day 2: Dublin

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Take a walking tour of Dublin

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Grafton Street
    • Temple Bar district
  • Day 3: Dublin

    Take a guided tour of Dublin

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Georgian squares
    • O’Connell Street
    • St. Stephen’s Green
    • Phoenix Park

    Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral

    See the Book of Kells at Trinity College

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion
    Irish music and dance

    Irish music and dance

    Nothing captures the spirit of Ireland quite like its music and dance. Whether it’s a jig, reel, or stepdance, each type of dance—and the accompanying music—provides a unique look at Irish culture. This hands-on activity will take place in the afternoon and you will learn an authentic ceilidh dance and two songs from the performers (60-90min).

  • Day 4: Dublin • Galway

    Travel to Galway

    Take a walking tour of Galway

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • River Corrib
    • Bowling Green

    Take a tour of Connemara, Maam Cross, and Spiddal

  • Day 5: Galway • Killarney

    Travel via the Burren and Cliffs of Moher to Killarney

    Visit the Burren Centre

    Take a tour of the Burren

    Take a tour of the Cliffs of Moher

    Visit Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
  • Day 6: Killarney

    Take a tour of the Ring of Kerry

    Visit the Kerry Bog Village Museum 

    See a sheepdog demonstration (Available March–October)

  • Day 7: Killarney • Blarney • Cork

    Travel via Blarney to Cork

    Visit Blarney Castle

    Take a walking tour of Cork

    Visit the Queenstown Story exhibition at the Cobh Heritage Centre

  • Day 8: Cork • Kilkenny • Kildare • Dublin

    Travel via Kilkenny and Kildare to Dublin

    Visit the National Stud Farm in Kildare
  • Day 9: Depart for home


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Total price

$3,805
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