Randolph College Study Abroad
New York & Ireland May 14th-27th, 2018 Outline Itinerary May 14th (Mon): Travel to New York Travel by Amtrak from Lynchburg to New York Transfer to your Manhattan hotel by subway Check-in for a two-night stay in New York • Hotel reservation currently held for Chelsea Savoy Hotel,204 W.23rd Street
May 15th (Tues): Ellis Island & the Statue of Liberty Travel by subway & ferry Visit Ellis Island & the Statue of Liberty • Self-guided visit with audioguides
May 16th (Weds): Lower East Side & Depart for Ireland Travel by subway & private van/bus Visit the Tenement Museum • Neighborhood walking tour • ‘Meet the Residents’ tour Transfer to the airport (JFK or Newark) by private van/bus Overnight flight to Cork, via Dublin or London
May 17th (Thurs): Arrival in Cork Late morning/lunchtime arrival in Cork Transfer by private van/bus Check-in for a two-night stay in Cork • Hotel reservation currently held for Clayton Hotel,Lapps Quay Welcome Dinner in Cork May 18th (Fri): Cobh -Titanic Experience & Spike Island Travel by train & ferry Visit the Titanic Experience & Spike Island Late afternoon return to Cork
May 19th (Sat): Cobh & Travel to Dublin Travel by private van/bus Visit the Cobh Heritage Center Afternoon travel to Dublin Check- in for a six-night stay in Dublin • Hotel reservation currently held for Cassidy’s Hotel,6-8 Cavendish Row,Upper O’Connell St.
May 20th (Sun): Dublin Uprising Travel by foot AM Private guided walking tour Visit to the Garden of Remembrance Visit the General Post Office • Museum & guided tour
May 21st (Mon): Dublin -Emigration & Famine Travel by foot Visit EPIC Ireland • Guided tour Visit the Jeanie Johnston Famine Ship • Guided tour VisitThe Brazen Head • Dinner & Story-Telling Evening
May 22nd (Tues): Dublin -Glasnevin Cemetery Travel by foot & public bus Visit Glasnevin Cemetery • Guided tour Visit Kavanagh's Pub (lunch not included) PM Visit Dublin Castle ??? • Guided tour • Can be scheduled on another day if wished
May 23rd (Weds): Dublin -National Museum & Kilmainham Gaol Travel by foot & public bus Visit National Museum of Ireland Visit Kilmainham Gaol May 24th (Thurs): Dublin Free day May 25th (Fri): Dublin to Belfast & Ulster Troubles Travel by public bus (Airbus)
Check-in for a two-night stay in Belfast • Hotel reservation currently held for Holiday InnExpress Queen’s Quarter,106 University St. Belfast Murals Taxi Tour • Private guided tour by black cab/van ‘History ofTerror’tour ??? • Private guided walking tour • Only scheduled today if time allows - will be scheduled tomorrow if necessary/preferred
May 26th (Sat): Belfast -Titanic Travel on foot & by public bus VisitTitanic Belfast • White Star Line Pass Free afternoon Farewell group dinner (3 courses) May 27th: Return to U.S. Transfer to Belfast Airport by private motor coach Daytime flights to the USA Inclusions: The above itinerary includes the following services: • Included meals • Breakfast each day (not including arrival day, unless included in the airfare) • Welcome & farewell dinners • Sightseeing • All entrance fees as listed in the itinerary • Expert guides for guided tours as listed in the itinerary • Transportation • All transportation in the USA from Lynchburg train station onwards All transportation in Ireland