Luther College Alumni and Friends Ireland Revealed October 8-19, 2019 12 Days Hosted by Dr. Paul Gardner and Rebecca Wiese A Message from Paul and Rebecca… Paul retired this cover and re-discover the beauty, mystery, summer after and history that is Ireland. We will begin here is so much to be revealed about teaching Political and end in the Republic of Ireland and TIreland, one island but two countries. Science at Luther spend six days in . Our Ireland is a place to explore fairy myths, for thirty-three twelve-day tour will allow us time enough age-old cemeteries, ancient history, art years. During that in Dublin, Belfast, /Londonderry, and and literature, all while enjoying an Irish time he directed Galway to visit sites, hear stories, and enjoy jig or two, and visiting its gregarious Luther’s Notting- the people on the streets, shops and pubs. citizens in local pubs and shops. The awe ham program and of the natural beauty of Ireland will bring led six student Peak experiences call for times of prepara- into light this amazing history, as we also groups to Ireland tion and reflection. Prior to departure, Paul explore and learn from the conflict and and Northern Ireland. Rebecca also retired will guide participants with suggested peace and reconciliation process between this year from a career in health care readings, web sites and films. During our the Catholic and Protestant communities management. Paul and Rebecca directed time together in Ireland, Paul will offer of Northern Ireland. Luther’s spring 2018 program in Malta. opportunities to reflect on our impressions, We love sharing travel experiences with as it is through reflection that experiences others. We invite you to join us as we un- gain meaning.

DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY SAT 12 OCT Belfast which tells the story of the civil rights movement This morning’s tour will be accompanied by guide and the creation of in the 1960s and TUE 08 OCT Depart the U.S. who specializes in “The Troubles.” Much of the 1970s. Maldron Hotel (B) Your journey of discovery begins today. Board story is experienced by seeing the powerful mu- United Airlines flight in Chicago and connect at rals painted on houses and buildings in the sec- WED 16 OCT Derry/Galway Newark with the transatlantic, overnight flight to tarian neighborhoods. View the “peace walls” Journey to Galway with several fascinating stops Ireland. (Meals in-flight) which are a series of separation barriers that di- along the way. In Omagh is the Ulster Ameri- vide the predominantly Republican and National- can Folk Park featuring the history of North- WED 09 OCT Arrive Dublin ist Catholic neighborhoods from predominantly ern Irish emigration to America. Continue to Fáilte roimh Éirinn! Welcome to Ireland! Loyalist and Unionist Protestant neighborhoods. Sligo to tour the W.B. Yeats Society Museum Meet your specialist guide, who will travel with the Then take a private tour of the Police Museum, set dedicated to Ireland’s greatest poet. Lastly visit group throughout the tour. Get acquainted with up in the 1980s to explain and illustrate Northern the Country Life National Museum of Ireland Dublin during an introductory tour highlighting Ireland’s unique and often contentious policing in Castlebar and discover folk-themed exhibi- the beautiful Georgian architecture. Enjoy time history. Nearby view the Memorial Garden of the tions representing traditional ways of life in rural for lunch on own along Grafton Street and take Royal Ulster Constabulary. Clayton Hotel (B) Ireland since 1850. Later today arrive in Galway for a walk through the medieval lanes of Temple Bar. a three-night stay. Clayton Hotel Galway (B, D) At Trinity College, see the gloriously illuminated SUN 13 OCT Belfast www.claytonhotelgalway.ie Book of Kells. After hotel check-in, gather for a Begin the day with a stroll through the lovely Bo- welcome dinner at Gallagher’s Boxty House. Trin- tanic Gardens which were established in 1828. THU 17 OCT Galway ity City Hotel (Meals in-flight, D) www.trinitycity- Continue for a visit of the museum that tells the This morning’s tour will highlight Galway’s main hotel.com story of the ill-fated Titanic which was built here sights including Kirwan’s Lane in the old quarter, in Belfast. Enjoy time for lunch on own in the vi- the Wolfe Tone bridge (named after the leading THU 10 OCT Dublin brant Titanic Quarter after which the balance of 18th century revolutionary who is often heralded Embark on a morning tour visiting the National the afternoon and evening will be at leisure for as the father of Irish Republicanism) and Galway Museum of Ireland which houses a fabled col- independent activities. Clayton Hotel (B) City Museum with its ‘Revolution’ exhibition. The lection of Irish artifacts dating from 6000 B.C. to afternoon and evening are at leisure for indepen- the present. Then tour Kilmainham Gaol which MON 14 OCT Belfast/Derry dent activities. Clayton Hotel Galway (B) opened in 1796 as the new County Gaol for Dub- Travel northward to the Atlantic coast for a walk lin and closed its doors in 1924. Today the building across the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge. The origi- FRI 18 OCT Galway symbolizes the tradition of militant and constitu- nal bridge was built in 1755 by salmon fishermen Embark on a full day excursion to the wild and tional nationalism from the rebellion of 1798 to to connect the ocean cliffs to the tiny namesake charming coastal areas west of Galway. First is the Irish Civil War of 1922-23 and your tour will tell island. Then to the geological wonder that is the the quaint fishing village and Gaelic-speaking the story of those turbulent times. The afternoon Giant’s Causeway followed by the iconic ruins of community of Spiddal. Drive along the Wild At- and evening will be at leisure for independent Dunluce Castle. This afternoon arrive in Derry to lantic Way with its mesmerizing landscape and activities. Trinity City Hotel (B) begin explorations of another city much affected sea-salted shorelines. Stop in Connemara’s “capi- by The Troubles. Walk through the district, tal” of Clifden, one of the most picturesque towns FRI 11 OCT Dublin/Belfast a former IRA stronghold, and view the large gable- in Ireland with a stunning location at the foot of Depart for Northern Ireland this morning. En wall murals, The People’s Gallery murals, Bloody the Twelve Pins Mountains, overlooking the At- route visit the remains of the ancient monastic Sunday Memorial, Hunger Strikers’ Memorial, and lantic Ocean. Outside of town, tour the Conne- settlement at Monasterboice featuring the most the memorial. Continue to the mara Heritage and History Center, a family farm- impressive High Crosses in the country. Upon hotel for check-in, dinner and overnight. Maldron ing enterprise that is based around the restored, arrival in Belfast tour the Parliament Buildings, Hotel (B, D) www.maldronhotelderry.com pre-famine cottage of legendary Dan O’Hara who which are majestically situated in the Stormont was forced to emigrate in the 1840’s when he was Estate grounds (last tour 2pm). The Parliament TUE 15 OCT Derry evicted from his home. Return to Galway for a fes- Building was originally constructed to accommo- Today’s full day of touring will continue the story tive farewell dinner at McSwiggan’s Pub. Clayton date the newly formed Government of Northern of Derry/Londonderry. View the ‘Hands Across Hotel Galway (B, D) Ireland, established in 1921. Today it is home to the Divide’ monument, the striking Peace Bridge the Northern Ireland Assembly, the legislative across the , walk the 17th century city SAT 19 OCT Return to U.S. authority for Northern Ireland established under walls, and visit the impressive Neo-Gothic Guild- Transfer this morning to the Shannon Airport for the terms of the Belfast Agreement 1998 (aka. the hall (site of the Bloody Sunday inquiry). Also visit the return flights to the U.S. Arrive home this same Good Friday Agreement). Check in at the hotel for the Tower Museum, which tells the colorful and day enriched with your discoveries of history and dinner and overnight. Clayton Hotel Belfast (B, D) dramatic history of the city from earliest prehis- culture of the “Green Isle.” (B, Meals in-flight) www.claytonhotelbelfast.com tory to the present and the Museum of Free Derry, Code: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Itinerary subject to change. TOUR CONDITIONS WHAT’S INCLUDED? COST SUMMARY PAYMENT SCHEDULE: Your reservation and de- posit of $400 per person are requested immedi- 55AIRFARE: Round-trip economy class airfare ately to fulfill the group deadline requirements. from Chicago via United Airlines or other *$4499 Note that space is limited and reservations are ARC/IATA approved scheduled carrier. taken on a first-come, first-served basis. A second 5 Group Flights From Chicago 5ACCOMMODATION: Ten nights accom- Tour Gratuities ($78)...... Included payment of $1000 is due June 5, 2019. Final pay- modation in superior tourist class hotels, ment is due no later than August 5, 2019. The fee Airport Taxes ($426)...... Included double occupancy, with private facilities. for late payment is $50 per traveler. For credit card *Costs per person based on double occupancy in USD payment, Group Travel Directors accepts Visa, Hotels as listed or similar. MasterCard, and Discover. 55MEALS: Breakfast daily and five dinners as Optional Individual Supplement outlined in the itinerary. Single Room (in addition to base tour cost)...... $949 REFUND POLICY: All cancellations must be in 55GROUND TRANSPORT: Transfers and trans- Costs: The tour cost is per person based on current airfare writing. There is no refund for partial or unused portation by deluxe motorcoach. from Chicago (other cities available), double occupancy, tar- land arrangements. Airline tickets will be issued 55SIGHTSEEING: Extensive sightseeing iffs and currency valuations as of August 2018, a minimum well in advance of departure and may be non- throughout; entrance fees included. of 22 travelers, and subject to confirmation. While we will do refundable. The following penalties will apply: Up everything possible to maintain the listed price and/or itiner- to June 4, 2019 - $100 per person administrative 55EXPERT GUIDES: An experienced English- ary, they are subject to change due to circumstances beyond fee plus any unrecoverable deposits; June 5 – Sep- speaking tour guide from arrival in Dublin our control. Single room supplements may have limited avail- tember 23, 2019 – Deposit plus any unrecoverable through departure from Shannon plus local ability and are on a request basis only. Not all bookings have been made and all space/rates are subject to availability at time payments to hotels, tour operators or airlines; guides. of booking. September 24, 2019 or after - No refund. 55PORTERAGE: Luggage handling of one piece per person. 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