2025 Galloway Ireland Civil Rights Program
| Travel Dates: | February 20, 2025 - February 27, 2025 |
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| Program Tuition: | $3,890 USD |
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The Itinerary
We do everything possible to abide by itineraries as originally planned, but decades of experience teaches that we must be flexible in our planning. Changes to a trip’s schedule are uncommon, but Walking Tree reserves the right to make adjustments to programming in the best interest of the group.
| Day | Location | Description | Lodging |
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| 2/20 | USA - Dublin | The journey begins! This evening we will board our overnight flight to the Emerald Isle. | Airplane |
| 2/21 | Dublin | Welcome to Ireland! Upon landing in Dublin, students are greeted by their Walking Tree Program Leader. After dropping our bags, we'll embark on a guided sightseeing tour of town, including a visit to St. Patrick's Cathedral. After lunch, we will continue with our Dublin tour focussing on sites involved in the civil rights movement and hopefully meet with local experts. | Dublin Hotel |
| 2/22 | Dublin | Our day will begin with a visit to the Dublin City Gallery – The Hugh Lane to gain insight into cultural influences of the Civil Rights Movement. From there, we will visit a tenement museum to understand conditions that contributed to the civil unrest in Dublin. Later, we will make our way to the National Museum Of Ireland, Collins Barrackst for an comprehensive overview of Irish military history from colonial times through The Troubles. This evening, we will tour Trinity University, the thought and academic center of the nation and have a chance to view the Book of Kells in an incredible interactive art installation. | Dublin Hotel |
| 2/23 | Dublin - Belfast | This morning, we make our way from Dublin to Belfast. Upon arrival, we will embark on a walking tour of Belfast neighborhoods where cultural and civic pride defined the devisions of the 20th century. We will also visit the Crumlin Road Goal where we will learn about the political prisoners and suffragettes who were incarcerated here. Next, we'll make our way to the Ulster Museum where we can delve into exhibitions on Irish history, particularly the civil rights movement. We will focus on displays related to the Troubles and the fight for civil rights during the 1960s and 1970s. After exploring the museum, we will enjoy a leisurely stroll through the Botanic Gardens. | Belfast Hotel |
| 2/24 | Belfast | Our first stop is The Linen Hall, where we will visit the Northern Ireland Political Collection. Next, we'll explore the Belfast City Hall Exhibitions that focus on the civil rights struggles and the role of city government during this period. From there, we will walk down the Catholic Falls Road and Protestant Shankill Road, then stop at Shankill Road Memorial Gardens, a memorial to the victims of bomb explosion on Shankill Road, carried out by the IRA in October of 1993. Tonight, we will look for a live music or theatre that celebrates Belfast's unique culture. | Belfast Hotel |
| 2/25 | Belfast - Londonderry | Our journey takes us north to Londonderry/Derry, Northern Ireland, a city divided by a complex history. Upon arrival, we will head to the Museum of Free Derry and The Bloody Sunday Memorial to gain a detailed understanding of Bloody Sunday and its impact. Later, we'll visit the Bogside neighborhood, with its poignant murals, that offers a glimpse into the troubles, while we walk the city walls that provide a panoramic view of this historic enclave. We will explore the town with a local guide who grew up during The Troubles to learn first hand the conditions that led to Bloody Sunday and the civil protests. We will also learn about how the peace has shaped Northern Ireland. | Londonderry Hotel |
| 2/26 | Londonberry - Dublin | Today we will return to Dublin for our concluding activities and a great farewell dinner. | Dubin Hotel |
| 2/27 | Dublin - USA | We will head to the airport this morning and begin our journey back to the USA | Your own bed |
Accommodations
In order to provide a safe and memorable experience, we follow strict guidelines when choosing group accommodations. Walking Tree partners with hotels and guest houses which are centrally located, locally operated, clean and safe. We inspect each partner hotel to ensure they meet these standards.
Premier Inn Dublin City Centre (The Liberties)
Located in the city centre and a short walk away from St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Premier Inn offers the perfect location during our time in Dublin. This is a newer property, and all rooms have air conditioning and access to free wifi.
Premier Inn Belfast Cathedral Quarter
The Cathedral Quarter was traditionally the home of Belfast’s trade associations and warehouses, and still has some of the city’s oldest buildings. The Premier Inn is located in the heart of Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter, just a five-minute walk from Victoria Square shopping centre. Free wifi is available throughout the property and all rooms have air conditioning.
Premier Inn Derry / Londonderry
Premier Inn is just a short stroll across Peace Bridge to Millennium Forum’s big events, close to lively Ebrington. Recently renovated, the hotel offers free wifi throughout the property as well as air conditioning.
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Program Tuition Excludes: Travel insurance, baggage fees, passport/visa fees, laundry, souvenirs, and activities not listed on the itinerary.
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