Ireland and England
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Group Leader: Erin McGovern
Requested Return Date: 4/21/2023
ABOUT EF
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.
Castles, cathedrals, coastlines and countrysides are your classroom for this unforgettable journey.
The British Isles have inspired imaginations for centuries. From the rolling, rugged beauty of the Ring of Kerry to magnificent man-made cathedrals like St. Patrick's in Dublin to Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford, you'll feel the spirits of history by your side every step of the way.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Ireland
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Day 2: Shannon • Killarney
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTravel to Killarney
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Day 3: Killarney
Take an excursion to the Ring of KerryTravel through Killarney
Visit the Kerry Bog Village Museum
See a sheepdog demonstration (Available mid-April–October)
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Day 4: Killarney • Blarney • Dublin
Travel via Blarney to Dublin
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Day 5: 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
Visit EPIC, the interactive museum of Irish Emigration
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Day 6: Dublin • Holyhead • Birmingham region
Take a ferry from Dublin to HolyheadVisit Conwy Castle
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Day 7: Birmingham region• Stratford-upon-Avon • London
Travel via Stratford-upon-Avon to London
Take a tour of Stratford-upon-Avon
Visit Shakespeare's birthplace
Visit Anne Hathaway's cottage
Enjoy lunch in Stratford-upon-Avon
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Day 8: London
Take a guided tour of London
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
- Piccadilly Circus
- St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Westminster Abbey
- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion
Windsor
This is your invitation to the Royal Family’s retreat, Windsor Castle! Join a local guide on your half-day excursion to Windsor, built by William the Conqueror in 1070. Priceless objects are found in the State Apartments, from paintings by Rubens to Henry VIII’s sword and suit of armor. You will also see Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House and St. George’s Chapel, the final resting place of many monarchs.
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Day 9: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Ireland
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Day 2: Shannon • Killarney
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTravel to Killarney
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Day 3: Killarney
Take an excursion to the Ring of KerryTravel through Killarney
Visit the Kerry Bog Village Museum
See a sheepdog demonstration (Available mid-April–October)
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Day 4: Killarney • Blarney • Dublin
Travel via Blarney to Dublin
Visit Blarney Castle -
Day 5: 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
Visit EPIC, the interactive museum of Irish Emigration
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Day 6: Dublin • Holyhead • Birmingham region
Take a ferry from Dublin to HolyheadVisit Conwy Castle
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Day 7: Birmingham region• Stratford-upon-Avon • London
Travel via Stratford-upon-Avon to London
Take a tour of Stratford-upon-Avon
Visit Shakespeare's birthplace
Visit Anne Hathaway's cottage
Enjoy lunch in Stratford-upon-Avon
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Day 8: London
Take a guided tour of London
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
- Piccadilly Circus
- St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Westminster Abbey
- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion
Windsor
This is your invitation to the Royal Family’s retreat, Windsor Castle! Join a local guide on your half-day excursion to Windsor, built by William the Conqueror in 1070. Priceless objects are found in the State Apartments, from paintings by Rubens to Henry VIII’s sword and suit of armor. You will also see Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House and St. George’s Chapel, the final resting place of many monarchs.
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Day 9: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach (Eurostar high-speed train with extension)
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Hotels
7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (9 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast daily; dinner days 1-6 and 8; lunch day 7
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Guided sightseeing
2 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (3 with extension); 3 sightseeing tours led by your Tour Director (4 with extension)
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Entrances
Bog Museum; sheep dog demonstration; Blarney Castle; EPIC Emigration Museum; St. Patrick’s Cathedral; Welsh castle; Shakespeare’s birthplace; Gardens at Anne Hathaway’s Cottage (with extension: Louvre)
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
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