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.
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.
Day 1 - Dublin Sightseeing
Day 2
Day 3 - Belfast Sightseeing
Day 5
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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.
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