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CELTIC CULTURES - ITINERARY Click on Each Day to read details about my trip.
Tuesday July 13 2010 Depart
for London, England• Meet your delegation and board your flight for England.
Wednesday July 14 2010 LONDON, ENGLAND• • Welcome
to England! Introductions to your People to People delegation managerand motor coach driver mark the commencement of your
program.• Ride on the London Eye, the largest Ferris wheel in the world. This astonishing443 ft high ride provides a fantastic
panoramic view of the city.
Thursday July 15 2010 LONDON, ENGLAND• Discover London with a Blue Badge Guide.• This morning you will make your way to Buckingham
Palace to view the precisely choreographed Changing of the Guard.•
Join Henry VIII for a Medieval Banquet lunch.• Explore the must-see
Tower of London. As a prison, it confined such famous prisoners as Elizabeth I and Sir Walter Raleigh.• Meet the Yeoman Warders
“Beefeaters,” who guard the tower and are care takers of the mysterious ravens. Legend has it that if the ravens
ever leave the Tower, the Kingdom will fall!• Cruise the River Thames taking in many of the city’s famous sights.• This
evening, experience London’s well-known theatre scene by attending a performance of one of London’s most popular
shows.
Friday July 16 2010 BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND• Meeting with a current or former Member of Parliament. This unique opportunity explores
the British Constitution and discusses the respective roles of the House of Commons, the House of Lords and the Monarch, a
true honor for Student Ambassadors.• On arrival at Warwick Castle, you will have time to explore this magnificent, medieval
castle. In 1068, William the Conqueror fortified its site, which overlooks the river Avon. Imagine yourself in the Middle
Ages as you explore the dark and gloomy dungeon, gruesome torture chamber and splendid armoury.• This evening you will
have a unique experience in the grounds of Warwick Castle. You will learn about medieval battle preparations, dances and rituals
from re-enactors culminating in the firing of the world's most powerful Trebuchet(catapult).
Saturday July 17 2010 NORTH WALES• Explore the city of Chester, first settled by Romans in 79 AD. The medieval walls
and ornate timber buildings, known as the Chester Rows, represent medieval high-rise stores. Here your Roman Centurions guide
will tell you tales of Chester’s eventful history.•
Meet and greet the locals in North Wales as you enjoy a “Shopping
Sweep” -taking part in everyday village life.
Sunday July 18 2010 NORTH
WALES• Today is all about challenge, excitement and energy! Get ready for a day full of adventure and personal growth
through interactive and challenging workshops led by the Full On team. You will have the opportunity to learn leadership skills,
set personal goals and step outside your comfort zone. Conquer FEAR by abseiling 70 feet off a tower wall at Penrhyn Castle!• During
your time in Wales, you may notice the distinct Welsh language. In some areas, it is still the primary language and today
you will learn some basic phrases in this Celtic language.
Monday July 19 2010 DUBLIN
HOME STAY, IRELAND• Encounter the village that boasts one of the world’s longest station names:Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwyllllantysiliogogogoch!• Head
to Holyhead to board the ferry and cross the Irish Sea to Dublin.•
Explore Ireland’s capital city of Dublin. Encounter such
famous landmarks as St.Patrick’s Cathedral, Phoenix Park, Trinity College and statue-lined O’Connell Street.• The
Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) Museum explains the traditional Irish sports of Gaelic Football and Hurling and you will
learn how it played a pivotal role in modern Irish history.•
Today you will meet your home stay family and be welcomed in
your new Irish home.
Tuesday July 20 2010 DUBLIN HOME STAY,
IRELANDYou need to wear appropriate footwear and clothing today as you will get
wet and muddy during some of the activities on the farm. We advise you wear your oldest clothes and tennis shoes for this
activity.• Meet an Irish farming family and immerse yourself into Ireland’s country life as you become “Irish
for a day.” Take part in a turf cutting demonstration and learn how to make traditional Irish soda bread!• Immerse
yourself into Ireland’s country life as you become “Irish for a day” with this farming family who also happen
to be traditional Irish musicians. While enjoying the lush Meath countryside, learn about traditional Irish sports, farming
and music.
Wednesday July 21 2010 CAHERSIVEEN, IRELAND• Say good-bye to your home stay family and re-join your delegation.• Bunratty Castle is one of Ireland’s major historical sites. Built in the 15th century
and restored to its original condition in the 1950s, Bunratty was home to many Earls and important residents of County Clare.• Adjacent
to the castle is Folk Park, a re-created rural village typical of Ireland at the turn of the century. The village boasts shops
and a range of domestic architecture, including a labourers’ cottage and an elegant Georgian residence.
Thursday July 22 2010 CAHERSIVEEN, IRELAND• Welcome to Cahersiveen, famous for Daniel O'Connell the 19th Century Irish Politician
and campaigner for both Catholic emancipation and for Repeal of the1801 Act of Union between Ireland and Great Britain.• Our
morning will start with a stroll through the town learning about local history, political and economic issues as well as the
flora and fauna that is to be found in these wonderful hills overlooking the Atlantic.• We will then join our Irish hosts
in a day supporting the local community -preparing and delivering meals for the elderly, visiting the local hospital and working
in the gardens of this community.• Step back in time and learn how to cut peat with John. Once dried, this will then
be given back to the elderly of Cahersiveen to burn for winter fuel.• Today you will be welcomed at St Mary's Gaelic
Athletic Association to learn the Irish sports of hurling or Gaelic football.• This evening prepare for a ceili where you
will learn the art of Irish music and dancing whilst enjoying a traditional Irish meal. If you have not already learnt about
"the craic" you will have done before the end of the evening!
Friday July 23 2010 CAHERSIVEEN, IRELAND• Start your day in a horse-drawn jaunty car traversing through the country side surrounding
the lakes of Killarney. Carved by glaciers, this area offers fabulous views of the boulder-strewn gorge.• At Lord Brandon's
Cottage, which was formerly a hunting lodge, you will stop for lunch and to admire the views at the bottom of the gorge before
embarking on a breathtaking cruise across one of the tranquil lakes.
Saturday July 24 2010 BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND Dress should be conservative
today.• Discover the capital city of Belfast with your professional Blue Badge Guide. Learn how the city suffered
during the period known as 'The Troubles' but has latterly undergone a period of calmness and economic growth. See the dry
dock at the Harland and Wolff shipyard where the infamous ocean line Titanic was built.
Sunday July 25 2010 BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND Dress should be conservative today. You need to wear appropriate footwear today as there will be
a good deal of walking during today's activities.• Carrick-A-Rede means 'The Rock in the Road'
For 350 years, salmon fisher men have crossed a rope bridge over an 85 feet deep and 65 feet wide chasm to check their nets.
Today it is your turn to enjoy this fabulous challenge.•
Discover the facts and fiction about the Giant's Causeway and
the 40,000interlocking basalt columns. Were these the result of an ancient volcanic eruption, or the work of the legendary
Irish giant Finn Mac Cool who built the causeway to walk to Scotland to fight the Scottish giant Benandonner?• The
Road to Peace. Learn the history of The Troubles in Northern Ireland – why they started, the effect they had on the
people of Northern Ireland and how this has changed for the better since the signing of the Good Friday Agreement. You will
also have the opportunity to meet with locals and discuss how this period influenced their childhoods.
Monday July 26 2010 AVIEMORE, SCOTLAND Dress should be conservative
today.• Make your way to the Ferry port where your ferry will take you across the Irish Sea to Stranraer, Scotland.• Today
you arrive in Scotland; a land of amazing beauty with its soaring mountains and sparkling lochs. Scotland has an intricate
past, which is expressed in a rich and diverse cultural heritage which you will enjoy during your stay in the country.• Separate
fact from fiction during a living history demonstration from an ancient highlander! Weapons, kilts and clans – discover
them all tonight!
Tuesday July 27 2010 AVIEMORE, SCOTLAND• Stop at Glencoe and learn of the infamous massacre of the MacDonald’s by the
Campbell’s in 1692. Followed by a walk on a nature project trail specially designed to introduce the students to the
topography and history of the area.• Today we go hunting for Nessie! The worldwide fame of Loch Ness owes more to the
legend of its famous occupant, the Loch Ness Monster - or 'Nessie' - than the breathtaking location of the loch itself. You
will learn about the research undertaken in the past by explorers seeking the monster.• See traditional sheepdogs performing
under full control of their handler in the beautiful highland surroundings. As part of the sheepdog demonstrations, you will
also get to see firsthand sheep shearing, try bottle-feeding of orphan lambs and watch the collie pups herd ducks instead
of sheep as part of their training.
Wednesday July 28 2010 DRUMOIG, SCOTLAND You need to wear appropriate footwear and clothing today as you will get very wet during this activity.
We advise you to wear your oldest clothes and bring spare footwear. Shower facilities will be available.• Blair Castle, the ancient seat of
the Dukes and Earls of Atholl, has its roots in the13th century and a history that extends over some 740 years. This traditional
Scottish Estate is set in 142,000 acres of land. Enjoy exploring the Atholl Estate with emphasis on nature, economy and conservation.• Starting
from the old market town of Aberfeldy, practice newly learnt rafting skills on the River Tay as it winds through rolling hills
and stunning scenery, before the river drops away and creates the more challenging rapids that flow down to Grandtully.• Lads
and lassies get all set to ceilidh. Find out about a Gay Gordon and a Dashing White Sergeant as you take your partners this
evening for the best of Scottish Country dancing.
Thursday July 29 2010 DRUMOIG, SCOTLAND• Be the envy of every golfer with a stop at the world-famous Old Course in St. Andrews.• Try
your hand at chipping and driving with help from a local golfer at one of Scotland’s finest golfing academies nearby.• Explore
St. Andrews, one of the most historic towns in Scotland. St Andrews University, founded in 1412, was where Prince William,
heir to the British throne, studied. (2001 – 2005) West Sands, is one of Scotland's best beaches and was the location
for many scenes in the film 'Chariots of Fire'.
Friday July 30 2010 EAST KILBRIDE, SCOTLAND• Visit
Edinburgh Castle perched atop the crags of an ancient volcano right in the centre of the city.• See stunning Georgian and Victorian
architecture and medieval streets, the Old Town of Edinburgh and capital of Scotland is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.• Have
fun taking part in “The Royal Mile Murder Mystery” - an interactive quiz along the famous Royal Mile. As its name
suggests it is approximately one Scottish mile long and runs between Edinburgh Castle at the top of Castle Rock, down to Holyrood
Abbey.
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