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Explore Great Britain & Ireland: Capital Cities

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10 or 12 days

Dublin, Belfast, Edinburgh and London, with extension to Paris | DLO

The British Isles are a fascinating place to visit; the variety of nationalities, traditions and especially accents, that crowd into such a small mass is truly astounding. The deep-rooted history and culture of these islands are alive and well and you’ll get to experience them first-hand in Dublin, Edinburgh and London. Famous sites like Trinity College, the Titanic Belfast Museum, Edinburgh Castle and Buckingham Palace provide lasting memories and lessons.Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the Explore Great Britain & Ireland: Capital Cities tour

Day 1: Fly overnight to Ireland

Day 2: Dublin

Meet your Tour Director at your destination

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

Visit EPIC, the interactive museum of Irish Emigration 

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Irish Music and Dance Workshop

Irish Music and Dance Workshop

Nothing captures the spirit of Ireland quite like its music and dance. Join a lively, interactive workshop where you'll learn an easy-to-follow group dance, experience the rhythms of the Bodhrán drum, and try footwork inspired by Riverdance. Throughout, you'll get a unique look at Irish culture.   

Day 4: Dublin • Belfast

Travel to Belfast

Take a guided tour of Belfast

With your expert local guide you will see:

  • Lower Falls
  • Shankill Row
  • Murals

Visit the Titanic Belfast Museum

Day 5: Belfast • Derry

Take an excursion to Derry

Visit Giant’s Causeway

Take a guided tour of Derry

With your expert local guide you will:

  • Visit St. Columb’s Cathedral
  • See the Diamond War Memorial
  • Learn about the unique history of Derry

Day 6: Belfast • Cairnryan • Alloway • Edinburgh

Travel by ferry to Cairnryan

Travel to Edinburgh via Alloway 

Day 7: Edinburgh • London

Take a guided tour of EdinburghVisit Edinburgh Castle

Supervised exploration time in Edinburgh

Travel by train to London

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)

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Windsor Castle

Windsor Castle

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 armour. You will also see Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House and St. George’s Chapel, the final resting place of many monarchs. 

Day 9: London

Visit one of the Knightsbridge Museums:

  • Science Museum
  • Natural History Museum
  • Victoria and Albert Museum

Take a walking tour of London

With your Tour Director you will see:

  • Covent Garden
  • Trafalgar Square
  • Leicester Square

Supervised Exploration time in London

Day 10: Depart for home

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Day 10: London • Paris

Travel by Eurostar train to Paris

Take a guided tour of Paris

With your expert local guide you will see:

  • Place de la Concorde
  • Champs-Élysées
  • Arc de Triomphe
  • Les Invalides
  • Eiffel Tower

Day 11: Paris

Walking tour of the Latin Quarter

Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral

Visit the Louvre

Day 12: Depart for home

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This all-inclusive global experience gives students the chance to explore the world–all at an unbeatable value.

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