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Itinerary Afterward, visit an apple orchard and learn about DAY 7 • North Coast • The Antrim Coast •
cider making from the owner of a family-owned Giant’s Causeway
cidery. Enjoy lunch at the orchard along with a Stop at the Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge, originally
DAY 1 • Depart U.S. cider tasting. constructed by late 18th-century salmon fishermen,
Depart for your overnight flight to Dublin, Ireland. B,L — Clayton Hotel Belfast or similar which connects Carrick-A-Rede Island to mainland
Ireland. Then, visit the Giant’s Causeway—a
DAY 2 • Dublin, Ireland DAY 5 • Belfast • Controversial Topic: UNESCO World Heritage Site—formed by volcanic
Arrive in Dublin, where an O.A.T. representative The Troubles • Black cab ride • Home- eruptions dating back millennia. Later, travel to the
will escort you to the hotel to meet travelers from Hosted Dinner town of Bushmills for free time.
our Dublin in Depth or New! Scottish Highlands and Explore the history and culture of Belfast like a B,D — Portrush Atlantic Hotel or similar
Lowlands: Edinburgh, St. Andrews, National Parks & local: in a famed black cab. Get a personal look at
Glasgow pre-trip extensions. the city through our drivers’ eyes as they share DAY 8 • Derry • Controversial Topic: Bloody
D — Belvedere Hotel or similar their view on the city’s political and religious Sunday • Donegal
divides. Then, engage in a Controversial Topic Explore Derry, one of Europe’s last walled cities,
DAY 3 • Dublin • Controversial Topic: about the Troubles with three men who once fought and tour the city walls and murals inspired by the
Racism against Irish Travelers on opposite sides of this bloody conflict, but are Troubles. Then, visit the Museum of Free Derry
Enjoy a tour of Dublin, focusing on landmarks that now united with a shared hope of a brighter future. where local museum volunteers will talk about
depict the Easter Rising of 1916. Then, visit Phoenix Tonight, we’ll enjoy a Home-Hosted Dinner with a the Controversial Topic: The 1972 massacre,
Park to enjoy a walking tour, including the Papal local family. “Bloody Sunday,” when British soldiers killed 14
Cross. Then, visit Pavee Point, a human rights B,D — Clayton Hotel Belfast or similar unarmed Catholic protesters. Get their personal
organization, to hear about a Controversial Topic: perspective, and hear how activists are still
Racism against Ireland’s Traveler community with a DAY 6 • Glenariff Forest Park • North Coast pursuing justice.
woman from the Traveler community. Today, transfer to Portrush. On the way, visit B,D — Mill Park Hotel or similar
B — Belvedere Hotel or similar Glenariff Forest Park and enjoy a walk along a scenic
nature trail. Then, continue on to Portrush. DAY 9 • Donegal • A Day in the Life of a
DAY 4 • Belfast • Navan Fort • Cider visit B,L — Portrush Atlantic Hotel or similar Donegal tweed weaver & Heather Hill Farm
Transfer to Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland, Visit St. John’s Point in southwest Donegal for a NEW
and begin at Navan Fort, the centerpiece of an A Day in the Life experience and get to know people
archaeological complex and ceremonial grounds. who live and work here. First, visit Cyndi Graham,

Get to know the people who
call Ireland home

Patrons of Local Irish Pubs : Throughout our
adventure, we’ll have opportunities to meet,
mingle, and perhaps share a pint with locals
at Irish pubs. Clink glasses with new friends,
exclaim “Sláinte!” (Gaelic for “cheers”), and
experience Ireland’s famed hospitality.

Belfast’s Famed Cab Drivers : On Day 5, we’ll travel the city
like local residents—via black cab in groups of 3-5 people per car. In this
intimate setting, we’ll talk to the cab drivers about their experiences growing
up in Northern Ireland’s capital, as sights throughout the city bring their
stories to life.
Irish Farmer : Meet a local artisan who weaves Donegal’s legendary tweed by
hand during A Day in the Life of St. John’s Point, a tight-knit rural community
in southwest Donegal. We’ll visit the thatch-roof cottage where she works
alongside her mother each day, then visit Heather Hill Farm, an up-and-coming
farmstead dedicated to promoting sustainable agriculture and healthy produce
across all of Ireland.
Family in Ennistymon : On Day 14, we’ll step into the home of a local family
in Ennistymon, a small village with a population of just more than 1,000, for
a Home-Hosted Dinner featuring typical Irish fare. There’s no better way to
immerse yourself in local culture and politics than to cook and eat with a local
family, and join in on dinnertime conversations.
Throughout our adventure, we’ll mingle with the friendly people of Ireland.

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