Depart Home for Edinburgh, Scotland
Arrive in Edinburgh, Scotland
Airport Transfer (tram or train)
Check in, Refresh and Relax
Orientation Walking Tour - The group will become oriented with their neighborhood, the public transportation systems, nearby pharmacies, markets, ATMs, etc. Additionally, an in-depth safety briefing will be provided for what to do incase of an emergency.
Edinburgh Walking Tour - Explore this medieval city its most important buildings.
Welcome Dinner - The group will be taken for an authentic dinner with a wide variety of menu options to cater all diets.
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Edinburgh Castle - Edinburgh Castle, stronghold that was once the residence of Scottish monarchs and now serves mostly as a museum. It stands 443 feet (135 metres) above sea level and overlooks the city of Edinburgh from a volcanic crag called Castle Rock.
Lunch Break (not included)
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions - With Five floors and over 100 interactive, hands-on exhibits, we have something fun to entertain all ages. Tour Edinburgh’s streets without moving. Test your brain against mind-bending illusions
Breakfast & Day Briefing
The National Robotarium - TBC Engage with technology experts: A state-of-the-art facility boasts hi-spec laboratories and collaboration space dedicated to the development and testing of robotic and AI solutions.
Lunch Break (not included)
National Museum of Scotland - In the Science and Technology galleries learn how have scientific and technological inventions changed our lives across the world through interactive games and thought-provoking displays (CERN accelerating cavity, Boulton & Watt engine, Alexander Graham Bell's box telephone).
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Rosslyn Chapel & Glen - Rosslyn Chapel and its grounds has it all- enigmatic carvings, tales of knights, mysterious myths, legends of treasure, and fascinating family history. There is no doubt as to why this beautiful church, castle ruins, and ancient glen have inspired generations of visitors. Rosslyn Chapel came to worldwide prominence through The Da Vinci Code, a novel written by Dan Brown in 2003.
Structured Free Time and Cultural Immersion
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Flight to Dublin (approx 1 hour)
Bus Airport Transfer (approx 40 min)
Check-in, Relax & Refresh
Orientation Walking Tour - The group will become oriented with their neighborhood, the public transportation systems, nearby pharmacies, markets, ATMs, etc.
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Historical Walking Tour of Dublin - Dublin Castle, City Hall, Temple Bars’ Hall of Fame, Christ Church Cathedral and much more…Explore the main features of Irish history—the English conquest, the influences of the American and French Revolutions, the Great Hunger, the struggle for independence, partition—and concludes with the Northern Ireland peace process and Ireland today post-Brexit
Lunch Break (not included)
Optional:
Explorium - Explorium is the home of sports, science, technology and adventure. Experience the wonder and awe of the Nikola Tesla Lightning Show, defy gravity, or embrace the challenge of climate change in ‘Cool It’, plus many more interactive exhibits that will amaze, teach and inspire.
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Technological University Dublin - TBC Security Operation Centre Training with industry speakers
Lunch Break (not included)
Trinity College and Book of Kells - Guided tour of Trinity campus for 45 mins followed by the self guided access to the Old Library, Book of Kells, Gaia and the new digital experience.
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Howth Harbour & Cliffs - The Howth Cliffs are located northeast of Dublin and have over 10 miles of hiking and walking trails with views of Lambay Island, Irelands Eye, the village of Howth, and the gorgeous, rocky coastline.
Structured Free Time and Cultural Immersion
Farewell Dinner at a Traditional Irish Music Pub - The group will be taken for an authentic dinner with a variety of menu options to cater all diets
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Free day in Dublin or Academic Activities TBD
Suggestions
Smithwick’s Experience Kilkenny - Immerse yourself in the story of Smithwick’s, where over 300 years of history combine with extraordinary brewing innovations to create the Smithwick’s Experience Kilkenny, and embark on a journey like no other
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Airport Transfer
Depart Dublin, Ireland for Home