Explore Dublin and Britain with your students. Starting at the birth of Irish Independence, tour the Irish Parliament, and Trinity College. Learn about the joyous and proud Irish culture. Board a ferry to Holyhead, England, then on to Castle Edinburgh, Scotland. Visit Hollyrood Palace, Hadrian’s Wall, Windsor Castle, and maybe a ghost tour if you’re so inclined.
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Ireland, Britain
10 Days
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Changing of the Guard, London, England
Hadrian's Wall, England
General Post Office, Dublin, Ireland
Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland
Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland
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Your adventure, day by day
Day 1 :
Depart from North America
Board your Flight
Enjoy your overnight flight to the Emerald Isle.
Day 2 :
Arrive in Dublin
Your Adventure Begins!
Land in Ireland. Join your Tour Director and begin your exploration in Dublin.
Day 3 :
Day in Dublin
Guide to the City
A local guide introduces the Dublin General Post Office, seized during the 1916 Easter Rising, the Dail (Irish Parliament), Phoenix Park, O’Connell Street, and Trinity College.
LEAP Failte
Optional add-on.
LEAP Activity | Failte!
Be Irish for a day! Experience firsthand how Irish farmers tend to their land and animals. Learn all about traditional Ireland: speak their native language, dance a jig, or play the bodhran, a traditional Irish drum made from goatskin.
Day 4 :
Lake District
On to Holyhead
Board a ferry to Holyhead, England.
Day 5 :
Edinburgh
Travel to Scotland
Visit Dove Cottage before continuing on to Edinburgh.
Day 6 :
Explore Edinburgh
Edinburgh Introduction
A local guide introduces Edinburgh Castle, including St. Margaret’s Chapel, Holyrood Palace and the Scottish Crown Jewels.
LEAP Scottish Steps
LEAP Activity | Scottish Steps
Learn the art of Scottish dancing at a social gathering, or Ceilidh, (pronounced “Kay-lay”). Dance to live music as an instructor shows you some traditional steps.
Day 7 :
York & Hadrian's Wall
Hadrian's Wall
This morning, see what remains of the 73-mile wall built by Emperor Hadrian of Rome.
York
Explore the medieval walled city of York, land of invading Vikings and Normans. Later, admire the magnificent York Minister.
LEAP Who Rules?
LEAP Activity | Who Rules?
Meet great Britons from history. Debate their merits and contributions to decide who is the greatest of them all!
Day 8 :
Windsor Castle & London
Windsor Castle
Spend the day visiting the Queen’s favorite royal residence, Windsor Castle, which dates back to the Norman Conquest.
On to London
Travel to London and check into your hotel for the night.
Day 9 :
London
Guided Tour
A local guide shows you the neo-Gothic Houses of Parliament, St. Paul’s Cathedral, buzzing Trafalgar Square, and lively Piccadilly Circus. Your tour ends with the Changing of the Guard (seasonal).
Add on: Ghost Tour of London
This evening, opt to take a Ghost Tour of London, if you dare.
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Up to Three College Credits Included with this Program
Through our Discovery for Credit Program, students traveling on an international WorldStrides program have the opportunity to earn academic credit by completing an online course that allows them to reflect upon many of the themes and topics explored during their travel program. Those in grades 6–12 at the time of travel can earn free elective high school credit upon successful completion of both the travel program and online course. Through our university partner, George Mason University, eligible students in grades 9-12 at the time of travel can earn up to three college credits upon successful completion of both the travel program and online course. Students who earn credit with WorldStrides will find this distinguishes them as online learners and gives them a jump-start on their path to a successful higher education experience. Click here for more details.
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