Get ready for fun and learning in Ireland!

Tentative Program Itinerary:

Monday, June 1, 2015
Afternoon: Depart Oklahoma for Dublin, flights should be booked to land within 3 hours of each other for airport transfer (flights not provided by CISabroad)

Meals: None

Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Morning: Arrive in Dublin and meet the CISabroad On-Site Program Coordinator, then leave luggage at the hotel
Day: Walking tour of Dublin
Evening: Welcome Dinner and CISabroad Orientation

Meals: Tea and dinner
Transportation: Airport to hotel (private coach), hotel to visits and tour (walking and public transportation)

Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Day: Guided tours of Trinity College (including the dining hall and chapel) to view the Book of Kells and the National Museum, followed by a possible viewing of the Cathach at the Royal Irish Academy.

Meals: Breakfast
Transportation: Hotel to visit (public transportation and walking)

Thursday, June 4, 2015
Day: Visit the St. Kevin’s Monastery at Glendalough then guided tour of St. Brigid’s sites with Solas Bhride in Kildare. If possible, the sisters of St. Brigid’s will be the guide/s in Kildare.

Meals: Breakfast
Transportation: Hotel to visits (private coach)

Friday, June 5, 2015
Day: Visit to Newgrange/Knowth and Hill of Tara

Meals: Breakfast
Transportation: Hotel to visits (private coach)

Saturday, June 6, 2015
Day: Depart Dublin for Galway stopping at Clonmacnoise. Time permitting the group will approach from the north by boat.
Evening: Group walking tour of Galway

Meals: Breakfast
Transportation: Dublin to Clonmacnoise and Galway (private coach, possible boat)

Sunday, June 7, 2015
Day: Visit to the Cliffs of Moher and The Burren, weather and time permitting.

Meals: Breakfast
Transportation: Hotel to visits (private coach)

Monday, June 8, 2015
Day: Tour to Inish Mor Aran Islands for a group guided tour

Meals: Breakfast
Transportation: Hotel to dock (coach), Galway to Inish Mor (ferry), around the island (coaches)

Tuesday, June 9, 2015
Day: Depart Galway for Donegal for a guided tour and visit Carrowmore cemetery, Glencolumbkille, Ardara, and Glengesh Pass

Meals: Breakfast
Transportation: Donegal to Portrush and visits (private coach)

Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Day: Depart Donegal for Portrush, visiting Derry (visit for about 2.5 hours) and Bogside, and the Giant’s Causeway Evening: Possible hurling match in Dunloy, time and schedule permitting

Meals: Breakfast
Transportation: Galway to Donegal and visits (private coach)

Thursday, June 11, 2015
Day: Depart Portrush for Belfast for a city tour and visit to the Corrymeela Community in Ballycastle OR the Skainos in Belfast

Meals: Breakfast
Transportation: Portrush to Belfast and visits (private coach)

Friday, June 12, 2015
Day: Visit Navan Fort and Monasterboice high crosses en route back to Dublin

Meals: Breakfast
Transportation: Belfast for Dublin and visits (private coach)

Saturday, June 13, 2015
Day: Free time in Dublin – La Vida Local activities suggested by the On-Site Program Coordinator

Meals: Breakfast
Transportation: None

Sunday, June 14, 2015
Day: Depart Dublin for Oklahoma

Meals: Breakfast
Transportation: Hotel to airport (private coach)