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The Emerald Isle

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9 or 11 days

Dublin, Galway, Killarney, Cork, with extension to Derry | EMI

Why have Ireland’s culture, geography and history been capturing imaginations and inspiring writers for centuries? In Dublin, walk in the footsteps of giants like Jonathan Swift and James Joyce as you explore elegant Georgian squares and bustling streets. As you travel along the Wild Atlantic Way, discover the Ring of Kerry and the Cliffs of Moher, taking in the rugged beauty with all your senses. At every turn, savor the wit and down-to-earth spirit of the localsImage displaying map describing the itinerary of the The Emerald Isle 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

Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral

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 EPIC, the interactive museum of Irish Emigration 

Enjoy an Irish music & dance workshop

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 to Killarney via the Cliffs of Moher

Visit the Cliffs of Moher 

Take a tour of the Cliffs of MoherVisit 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 mid-April–October) 

Day 7: Killarney • Blarney • Cork

Travel to Cork via Blarney

Visit Blarney Castle

Take a walking tour of Cork

Visit the Cork City Gaol 

Day 8: Cork • Kilkenny • Kildare • Dublin

Travel to Dublin via Kilkenny and Kildare

Visit the National Stud Farm in Kildare

Day 9: Depart for home

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Day 9: Dublin • Derry

Travel to Derry

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 10: Derry • Belfast • Dublin

Travel to Dublin via Belfast

Visit Giant’s Causeway

Take a walking tour of Belfast

With your Tour Director you will see:

  • Historic murals
  • Lower Falls

Day 11: 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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