The Emerald Isle

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 locals Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the The Emerald Isle tour

Image 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 the interactive EPIC Irish Emigration Museum

Enjoy an Irish music & dance experience

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

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

Visit the Queenstown Story exhibition at the Cobh Heritage Centre

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

See what an EF tour is really like

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Your experience includes

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

Airfare & transportation

Hotels

Meals

Entrances

Full-time Tour Director

Expert Local Guides

Personalized Learning Support

Continuous Support

24-hour Emergency Service

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Includes airfare, hotels, meals, full-time Tour Director, and more.

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