London, Dublin, Galway and Killarney
Program Length:
14 Days
Program Dates:
Enrollment Closed for Summer 2023. Please view our Summer 2024 Programs.
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1 - Overnight Flight
Board your overnight flight bound for London.
Day 2 - London
Morning arrival in London. Meet your Travel Director and transfer to your centrally located hotel. Afternoon orientation walking tour.
Day 3 - London
Join a local expert for a guided sightseeing of the city. You will see, amongst many highlights, Piccadilly Square, Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, Hyde Park, St Paul's Cathedral and Buckingham Palace (including the changing of the Guard if available). Meet a local dignitary such as a former MP or British Ambassador. This evening enjoy a typical "fish and chips" dinner followed by a walk around Covent Garden.
Day 4 - London
Visit the Tower of London with a Beefeater as your guide. Also called Yeomen Warders this force was charged with guarding the palace and the crown jewels. Your Travel Director will introduce you to Borough Market to sample a wide variety of international cuisines. After dinner, take in a show in London’s famous West End.
Did You Know?
Tower Bridge (often confused with London Bridge) isn’t named so because it is one of the few bridges on the Thames that features towers. It’s actually named after the Tower of London which is located on one side of the bridge. Enjoy fabulous views of the Tower of London, St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Shard from the elevated sidewalks of the bridge.
Day 5 - Liverpool
Drive to Liverpool, a maritime city in northwest England, where the River Mersey meets the Irish Sea. This afternoon take a guided tour of the city, including The Beatles Tours.
Day 6 - Dublin
This morning board a ferry that will take you across the Irish Sea to Dublin, Ireland. Enjoy an orientation walking tour of Dublin.
Day 7 - Dublin
Enjoy a sightseeing tour with a local guide including visits to St. Patricks Cathedral and Trinity College to see the Book of Kells. This evening take part in a traditional night of Irish music and dancing!
Harry Potter Fans
Walk in the footsteps of Harry, Hermione and Ron as you enjoy a visit to Christ Church College and the Tudor Great Dining Hall at Oxford University. This is one of several locations in Oxford that were used for the filming of J.K. Rowling’s popular Harry Potter Series.
Day 8 - Galway
Galway: drive with visit on arrival
Day 9 - Galway
Galway: something fun and immersive
Day 10 - Kinsale
Kinsale: drive via Cliffs of Moher and Blarney Castle
“I loved meeting with students in Belfast and hearing what life is like there from a peer’s perspective. Also, listening to their stories of how our generation in Northern Ireland is working towards greater peace and understanding was inspiring.”
— Maggie R. Student
Day 11 - Kinsale
Kinsale: visit a school in Cork we know (although summer might be tough for this)
Day 12 - Killarney
Killarney: drive via gap of Dunloe and Ring of Kerry
Did You Know?
The Giant’s Causeway has about 40,000 interlocking columns made from basalt. The columns have a unique hexagonal shape that are reminiscent of huge stepping stones. Some actually go as high as 39 feet into the air.
Day 13 - Killarney
Killarney – community service day
Day 14 - Departure Day
Transfer to the airport for return flight to the USA.
Join this Program!
Students will join other teens from across the United States, accompanied by experienced, passionate and globally-minded U.S. certified educators. These inspiring leaders guide, nurture and mentor students on their journey to Global Citizenship.
What’s Included:
Roundtrip Airfare
Accommodations
Teacher Leaders
Full Time Local Program Director
Transportation to Included Activities
Breakfast and Dinner Daily
All Attractions and Activities
Guided Sightseeing by Local Expert Guides
All Tips and Gratuities
24-Hour Support
All Taxes and Fees
Global Citizen Certificate
Pre-Travel Preparation Meetings and Seminars
