This is your tentative daily itinerary for the program. Please note that dates and events are subject to change.
Day 1: Friday – June 10, 2016
Day: Depart for Scotland
11:25AM: Depart Dallas
4:09PM: Arrive in New York
7:05PM: Depart New York
Meals: Per airline
Transportation: International Airfare
Day 2: Saturday – June 11, 2016
7:10AM: Arrive in Edinburgh, meet CISabroad On-Site Program Coordinator, and transfer to accommodations
Afternoon: Visit Napier University Main Campus
Evening: Welcome Dinner and CISabroad orientation at Mum’s Comfort Food
Meals: Dinner
Transportation: Airport to accommodations (private coach); to dinner (public transportation and walking)
Day 3: Sunday – June 12, 2016
Morning: Guided city tour, including a walk down the Royal Mile
Afternoon: Calton Hill
Meals: Breakfast provided by CISabroad On-Site Program Coordinator
Transportation: Napier to visits (public transportation and walking)
Day 4: Monday – June 13, 2016
Morning: Lecture with Dr. Gary West on Scottish Culture & Politics
Afternoon: National Museum of Scotland
Meals: None provided
Transportation: Napier to visits (public transportation and walking)
Day 5: Tuesday – June 14, 2016
Morning: Visit the Palace of Holyroodhouse
Noon: Break for lunch on own
Afternoon: Visit Edinburgh Castle
Meals: None provided
Transportation: Napier to visits (public transportation and walking)
Day 6: Wednesday – June 15, 2016
1PM: Visit the National Library of Scotland
Afternoon: Optional Celts exhibit at the National Museum of Scotland
Meals: None
Transportation: Napier to visits (public transportation and walking)
Day 7: Thursday – June 16, 2016
Morning: Scottish Parliament and Courts Tour
Afternoon: Meet with a member of the Scottish Parliament
Optional Lecture: The Future of the Unions: The Power of Citizens and the UK-EU Referendum at Word Power Books
Meals: None
Transportation: Napier to visits (public transportation and walking)
Days 8 – 11: Friday – June 17 through Monday – June 20, 2016
Free weekend to explore Edinburgh, with La Vida Local cultural activity suggestions available from CISabroad On-Site Program Coordinator
Meals: None provided
Transportation: Public transportation passes
Day 12: Tuesday – June 21, 2016
9AM: Group meets to board coach for day-trip to Stirling
10:30AM: Arrive at Stirling Castle
12/12:30PM: Lunch on own in Stirling
2:00PM: Visit the National Wallace Monument
Meals: Breakfast provided by OPC
Transportation: Napier to visits (private coach)
Day 13: Wednesday – June 22, 2016
Day: Day trip to Glasgow to meet with the City Council
Meals: None provided
Transportation: Napier to train station (public transportation and walking); to Glasgow (train); to visits (walking)
Day 14: Thursday – June 23, 2016
8:30AM: Class time at Napier University
Afternoon: Saltire Society
Meals: None
Transportation: Napier to visits (public transportation and walking
Day 15: Friday – June 24, 2016
10:30AM: Boat tour of Inchcolm Island with Maid of the Forth
Meals: None provided
Transportation: Napier to South Queensbury port (public transportation and walking); to island (boat tour)
Day 16: Saturday – June 25, 2016
Day: Royal Highland Show (7:30am to 8:00pm)
Meals: None provided
Transportation: Napier to showgrounds (public transportation and walking)
Day 17: Sunday – June 26, 2016
Day: Free day to explore Edinburgh, with La Vida Local cultural activity suggestions available from CISabroad On-Site Program Coordinator
Meals: None provided
Transportation: None provided
Days 18 – 20: Monday – June 17 through Wednesday – June 29, 2016
Monday Afternoon: Depart for a 2-night excursion to Inverness, the capital city of the Scottish Highlands
Tuesday: Guided excursion around the region, including a tour of Loch Ness
Wednesday: Morning to explore or hold class time; return to Edinburgh in the evening
Meals: Breakfast
Transportation: Napier to Inverness (train); to Loch Ness (private coach)
Day 21: Thursday – June 30, 2016
8:30AM to 12:00PM: Class time at Napier University
Afternoon: Free time
Meals: None
Transportation: Napier to visits (public transportation and walking); to performance (public transportation and walking)
Day 22: Friday – July 1, 2016
Day: Final day of the program; free time to pack, relax, and explore Edinburgh for the final time with La Vida Local cultural activity suggestions avilable from CISabroad On-Site Program Coordinator
7:00PM: Farewell Dinner at Maxies Bistro & Wine Bar
Meals: Dinner
Transportation: Napier to dinner (public transportation and walking)
Day 23: Saturday – July 2, 2016
6AM: Depart for the airport
10:10AM: Depart Edinburgh
12:50AM: Arrive in New York
2:59PM: Depart from New York
5:50PM: Arrive in Dallas
Meals: Per airline
Transportation: International Airfare