Itinerary
Day 1:
Overnight Flight to Dublin
Day 2:
Welcome to Ireland!
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Meet your Tour Director at the airport
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Explore Dublin on foot with your Tour Director, walking through the buskers of Grafton Street and the cobbled lanes of Temple Bar where the city’s music and stories come alive
Day 3:
Explore Dublin
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Guided by a local expert, explore Dublin’s lively streets and green spaces. Walk through St. Stephen’s Green and Phoenix Park, then follow O’Connell Street into the heart of Irish history and politics
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Visit EPIC, the interactive museum of Irish Emigration, where immersive galleries and personal stories trace the journeys of Irish people who shaped the world
Day 4:
Dublin - Belfast
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Travel to Belfast
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Guided by a local expert, explore Belfast’s turbulent past and vibrant present. Walk through the Lower Falls and Shankill Road neighborhoods, and see the powerful political murals that mark the city’s long road to peace
Day 5:
Belfast - Edinburgh
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Travel by ferry to Cairnryan
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Travel to Edinburgh
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Explore Edinburgh on foot with your Tour Director, strolling through Charlotte Square, past the home of Alexander Graham Bell, and toward the Robert Burns Monument overlooking the city
Day 6:
Explore Edinburgh
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Guided by a local expert, walk Edinburgh’s Royal Mile from castle to palace. Explore the Old Town’s winding closes and pass monuments to writers, rebels, and royalty including Sir Walter Scott
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Visit Edinburgh Castle, perched on a volcanic rock above the city. Explore its royal halls, crown jewels, and sweeping views across Scotland’s capital
Day 7:
Explore St Andrews
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Take an excursion to St Andrews, where you’ll visit the cathedral ruins, the clifftop castle, the University’s ancient quadrangles, and the famed Old Course — the birthplace of golf
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Visit St Andrews Castle, a seaside ruin that once housed Scottish bishops and witnessed sieges, reformations, and political power plays
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Enjoy a special farewell dinner to celebrate your journey and share a final meal with your group
Day 8:
Depart for home
Inclusions
Hotels
6 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
Meals
European breakfast and multi-course dinner daily (unless otherwise noted)
Entrances
Entrances to all activities denoted as 'visit' on itinerary
Guided sightseeing
Expert, local guides included per itinerary
Tour Director
Full-time logistical and experienced partners with your group 24/7
Farewell Dinner
Special farewell meal on your final night, ensuring a high note to cap off the trip
Emergency Support
24 hour Emergency service, we will be there for you
Travel Protection
Included on-tour travel protection with medical, illness and more (maximum age 69)
Airfare
Round-trip airfare on major carriers;
Ground Transportation
Comfortable motorcoach and/or public transit provided for all scheduled activities
Price Tour
Superior Value
Lowest prices in the industry, with more value from the start. More inclusions, better meals, nicer hotels, less fees - your investment goes further with us.
Experience That Reassures
After tens of thousands of student tours, our leadership team knows what matters most: thoughtful planning, smart decisions, lifelong memories and keeping students safe.
The Right Way
We built Blue Dot to be the company we always wished existed - one that listens, adapts, and does right by students, teachers, and our team.