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School trips to Northern Ireland & the Republic of Ireland

Ireland is full of spectacular geological landscapes and dramatic history. Its close proximity makes it easy to get to by coach or air and with its multitude of cross-curricular excursions, Ireland offers students immersive learning opportunities across a range of subjects.

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Discover Ireland with our educational Ireland school trips

Voyager School Travel organise tours of both Northern and the Republic of Ireland for school groups, with our most popular tours based in Belfast and Dublin as either a one or two-centre tour.

Northern Ireland offers a wealth of educational itineraries such as a politics tour of the Troubles and Peace Process in Belfast, to a geography field trip exploring the basalt columns of the Giant’s Causeway on the edge of the Antrim plateau.

The Republic of Ireland, the birthplace of world-renowned writers such Beckett, Behan, Joyce, C.S Lewis, Bernard Shaw, Sheridan, Wilde and Yeats, offers much for literature students, while history groups can explore the Republic's rich development from the potato famine, Great War, 1916 uprising and war of independence all brought to life in Dublin. Schools looking to explore traditional rural Irish life will love a visit to the Causey working farm where they can have a go at turf cutting and céilí dancing.

We will create a bespoke trip to suit your group’s requirements and teaching aims.

We can tailor your itinerary to your unique learning requirements, please contact us for a bespoke quote.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Dublin Sightseeing

  • Book of Kells, Trinity College Library
  • Dublina historical museum
  • The Irish Emigration Museum
  • Croke Park Stadium, home of hurling and Gaelic football

Day 2

  • Hands-on morning at Causey working farm including traditional turf cutting, bodhrán class. céilí dancing, bog visit, sheepdog demonstration
  • Walk over the Ha'penny Bridge and tour the Christchurch Cathedral

Day 3 - Belfast Sightseeing

  • Ulster Museum
  • Stormont and Parliament Buildings
  • The Story of the Troubles and Peace Process Tour

Day 4

  • Titanic Museum and souvenir shopping
  • Coach to Giant’s Causeway and Carrick-a-Rede rope Bridge

Day 5 - Return home

Included

Our European trips include:

  • A detailed itinerary with pre-booked excursions
  • Board and lodging  as specified in your itinerary
  • Return travel and overseas transfers
  • Free teacher places - 1:8 for coach trips and one free place for every 10 students travelling by air
  • 24-hour emergency back-up service
  • Comprehensive travel insurance
  • Assistance with inspection visits

Extras to budget for:

  • School to airport transfers (if required) and meals en route 
  • Visa charges and supplements for small parties, single rooms and additional adults
  • Local tourist taxes which can only be paid in cash to the hotel
  • Entrances other than those specified in your itinerary
  • Hotel damage deposits
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Dublin Ireland

Take a school trip to a fun-loving city

Dublin is a dynamic, friendly city that's always ready to welcome guests to enjoy its loud and lively culture. With its proximity to the UK, From traditional music to its troubled history, Dublin is the perfect destination for a mid-term school trip and a brilliant way for you and your students to discover more about Gaelic and contemporary Irish culture.

Strongly connected to their roots, the Irish are influenced by their fascinating history and the hardship many of their ancestors suffered, but they are warm and welcoming people defined by their strength and fun-loving spirit!


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