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BLARNEY CASTLE AND CORK CITYBuilt in 1446, Blarney Castle is now the most popular tourist attraction in all of Ireland. The site is renowned for its mystical powers and legend has it that eloquence is bestowed upon anyone who kisses the Blarney stone. Cork is a delightful city where you can enjoy yourself just by wandering down narrow lanes or up unexpected flights of steps. This is an up-and-down town, built on more hills than Rome, and that is reflected both in the steps and the gloriously up-and-down accent of the true bornand-bred Corkonian. It is also a city of rivers, with many tributaries, channels and streams. COBHCobh is a beautiful, colorful seaside town that still carries traces of its past. It is home to the “Queenstown Story,” cultural center housed in an old train station that explores the origin, history and legacy of Cobh, the Titanic, the Lusitania and much more. Cobh was the last stop before the fateful voyages of the Titanic and the Lusitania. DUBLINDublin, located on the east coast of the island, is the capital of the Republic of Ireland. Dublin is a lively city filled with history and youth, ancient architecture and contemporary structures. In addition to the National Museum, the National Gallery, Dublin Castle, and Kilmainham Jail, Dublin also features wonderful gardens, including the Garden of Remembrance and the National Botanic Gardens. KILLARNEYWith 26,000 acres Killarney National Park, set on the Ring of Kerry is one of the most beautiful places in Ireland. A walk around the beautiful Muckross House and Gardens dating from 1792, which are set upon one of the Killarney Lakes, is one of the activities you should not miss in this trip. We will also spend time in the postcard like town of Killarney and get our own private Irish dancing lesson just for fun! PARIS, FRANCE: INTERNATIONAL EXCURSIONParis is brimming with amazing museums, architecture, music, fashion and beauty. One of the great cultural and intellectual centers of the West, it is felt by many to be the heart, soul, and imagination of France. Innumerable monuments built to reflect the glory of France and its rulers stand testament to the city’s rich history. The Louvre, a former palace and current home to the world’s largest art collection, Notre Dame, a grandiose jewel of the gothic era, the Eiffel Tower, a turn of the century masterpiece, and Montmartre, once a haven for the Impressionists are only a few examples of the many possibilities Paris offers to the visitor.
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BLARNEY CASTLE AND CORK CITYBuilt in 1446, Blarney Castle is now the most popular tourist attraction in all of Ireland. The site is renowned for its mystical powers and legend has it that eloquence is bestowed upon anyone who kisses the Blarney stone. Cork is a delightful city where you can enjoy yourself just by wandering down narrow lanes or up unexpected flights of steps. This is an up-and-down town, built on more hills than Rome, and that is reflected both in the steps and the gloriously up-and-down accent of the true bornand-bred Corkonian. It is also a city of rivers, with many tributaries, channels and streams. COBHCobh is a beautiful, colorful seaside town that still carries traces of its past. It is home to the “Queenstown Story,” cultural center housed in an old train station that explores the origin, history and legacy of Cobh, the Titanic, the Lusitania and much more. Cobh was the last stop before the fateful voyages of the Titanic and the Lusitania. DUBLINDublin, located on the east coast of the island, is the capital of the Republic of Ireland. Dublin is a lively city filled with history and youth, ancient architecture and contemporary structures. In addition to the National Museum, the National Gallery, Dublin Castle, and Kilmainham Jail, Dublin also features wonderful gardens, including the Garden of Remembrance and the National Botanic Gardens. KINSALEKinsale is known throughout Ireland for its extraordinary beauty, fascinating history and for being the gourmet capital of Ireland. Highlights include Charles Fort, one of the best-preserved 17th century forts, and Desmond Castle, which was a prison and a workhouse during the Famine. LONDON, ENGLAND: INTERNATIONAL EXCURSION
London is the largest city in Western Europe. The Tower of London, with its Beefeaters and grisly past, is a prominent landmark. It is situated next to the famous Tower Bridge, which spans the River Thames. Westminster Abbey, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the houses of Parliament and Big Ben are all equally famous historical buildings. London is a magical city with plenty to offer any visitor. SUMMERDUBLIN Dublin, located on the east coast of the island, is the capital of the Republic of Ireland. Dublin is a lively city filled with history and youth, ancient architecture and contemporary structures. In addition to the National Museum, the National Gallery, Dublin Castle, and Kilmainham Jail, Dublin also features wonderful gardens, including the Garden of Remembrance and the National Botanic Gardens. EAST CORKCork Students visit Fota House (a regency-style building on Fota Island), Barry’s Court Castle and Cobh. Barry’s Court Castle is a typical 15th century tower house which has been occupied for as long as 1,000 years. GOUGANE BARRAAt the source of Cork’s main river (the Lee) is Gougane Barra. A picturesque corner of County Cork with beautiful nature trails and lakes. It is a place hidden away in one of the southeastern parts of Ireland where they still speak Gaelic. THE ROCK OF CASHEL The Rock of Cashel is perched on a dramatic outcrop of rock and was the traditional seat of the King of Munster for several hundred years prior to the Norman Invasion. Including a round tower and cathedral, the complex has a character of its own, unique and native, and is one of the most remarkable collections of Celtic art and medieval architecture to be found anywhere. |
  
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