Fly to Belfast, Northern Ireland
Wander around the town of Belfast exploring, comparing architecture and culture
Day 2 ~ Belfast * Derry
Explore the streets of Belfast along Falls Road and Shankill Road
Drive the coastal route, stopping to see Ballycastle and Portrush
Visit Giant’s Causeway, Northern Ireland’s iconic World Heritage Site, home to a wealth of local history and legend
Search for the distinctive stone formations fancifully known as Camel, Harp and Organ
Travel on to Derry for dinner
Day 3 ~ Derry
Walk the streets of Derry discovering the history behind the walled city
Experience the wonder of the murals by the Bogside Artists
Visit the Museum of Free Derry and learn about the civil rights era of the 1960s and troubles of the 1970s of the area
Visit the Tower Museum at Union Hall Place, and view “The Story of Derry” exhibit and “An Armada Shipwreck – La Trinidad Valencera” exhibit
Day 4 ~ Derry * Dublin
Head towards Dublin by way of the Ulster American Folk Park, an outdoor museum that tells a story of emigration
Explore Loughcrew, the site of Neolithic passage tombs, dating back to 3300 BC
Onto Dublin for dinner
Day 5 ~ Dublin
Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral, built in honor of Ireland’s patron saint
Travel to Trinity College Library and view the Book of Kells, an illuminated manuscript containing the four Gospels of the New Testament, written in Latin
Experience Irish art, culture and natural history at the National Museum of Ireland
Day 6 ~ Dublin
Visit the Kilmainham Jail, notorious for its harsh treatment of prisoners in the 19th century
Explore the city on foot and then head to the Irish Dance Party to learn some basic Irish group dances, listen to Irish musicians and watch performances by award winning Irish dancers
Day 7 ~ Dublin * United States
