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    • Academic Field(s)

      History

    • Destinations

      Galway, Dublin, and Belfast

    • Duration

      16 days

    • Accommodation

      hostel and 3-star hotels in Galway, Dublin, and Belfast

    Ireland’s history is one of prehistoric wonders, Celtic myth, monastic scholarship, artistic and literary exploration, invasions, conflict, and resolution.

    This exciting study abroad opportunity will allow students to travel through Ireland and Northern Ireland, studying history, cultures, and literature. Many sites of historical and literary importance as well as natural places of beauty will be visited.

    • DAY 1

      • Overnight flight to Limerick, Ireland (group flight can be booked separately)

    • DAY 2-4: GALWAY - BUNRATTY - ARAN ISLANDS

      • Orientation session by your on-site CEPA coordinator
      • Guided walking tour of Galway
      • Welcome dinner at an Irish restaurant
      • Admission to Cliffs of Moher, which are among the most impressive places to see in Ireland
      • Admission to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, the most complete and authentic medieval fortress in Ireland
      • Guided bus tour of the Aran Island

    • DAY 5-10: DUBLIN

      • Guided tour of Trinity College and the Old Library
      • Guided tour of Kilmainham Gaol, one of the largest unoccupied jails in Europe
      • Guided tour of Glasnevin Cemetery and Museum
      • Guided tour of the Dublin Writers Museum
      • Guided tour of the James Joyce Centre
      • Guided tour of the Guinness Storehouse (beer tasting included)
      • Gaelic conversational language crash course
      • Backstage tour of the Abbey Theatre, the National Theatre of Ireland
      • Admission to the EPIC Irish Emigration Museum
      • Guided tour of the GAA Museum (Gaelic Athletic Association) and the Croke Park stadium to learn about some unique Irish sports disciplines
      • Group dinner at an Irish pub

    • DAY 11-16: BELFAST

      • Guided tour of Newgrange, the Megalithic Passage Tomb
      • Admission to the Battle of the Boyne site
      • Guided walking tour of Belfast
      • Admission to the Giant’s Causeway
      • Guided tour of the Bushmill Distillery (whiskey tasting included)
      • Admission to the Titanic Belfast Museum
      • Guided tour of the Linen Hall Library
      • Admission to the Ulster American Folk Park
      • Farewell dinner at a Northern Irish restaurant

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