Music Tour of Ireland
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Tour highlights
Waterford's famous Crystal Factory to learn about the art of crystal making, Cork, city on the water, the famous lakes of Killarney, Limerick, founded by the Vikings, Dublin, Ireland's beautiful capital, plus the opportunity to perform your music in local venues
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Tour itinerary
Day 1 - Day of departure
Depart on your overnight flight to Dublin.
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Day 2 - Dublin / Waterford
Arrival in Dublin and transfer to Waterford (2 hours driving distance from Dublin). There will be a stop for lunch en route at Kilkenny.
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Day 3 - Waterford / Cork
This morning enjoy a visit to the Waterford Crystal Factory, to observe the process of crystal-making. Continue with a half day guided tour of Waterford, Ireland's oldest city, founded by the Vikings in 914. See the remains of the city walls, the Watch Tower, Christchurch Cathedral and Holy Trinity Cathedral. In the afternoon, depart for Cork. The city derives its name from the marshy land on the banks of the River Lee - its Irish name "corcaigh" means marsh. The narrow alleys, waterways and architecture give the city a Continental feel.
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Day 4 - Cork
Visit Blarney Castle, built by Dermot McCarthy in 1446, to "kiss the Blarney Stone". Kissing the stone is a long-standing tradition, intended to confer a magical eloquence. It is set in the wall below the castle battlements and in order to kiss it, the visitor is grasped by the feet and suspended backward under the parapet. Just a short walk from the castle is the famous Blarney Woollen Mills, selling quality garments and souvenirs. Afternoon half day guided tour of Cork including St. Finbarre's Cathedral, where you will have the opportunity to perform your music.
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Day 5 - Cork / Killarney
Morning performance at a local school in Cork. Depart for Killarney. Evening performance at St. Mary's Cathedral.
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Day 6 - Killarney
Full day excursion to Killarney National Park. You will also visit Muckross House, an imposing Victorian mansion built in 1843. The landscaped gardens are especially beautiful. See the production of pottery, weaving and crafts done on-site.
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Day 7 - Killarney / Limerick / Dublin
Depart for Limerick, Ireland's third largest city. Your half day guided sightseeing tour will show you King John's Castle, St. John's Cathedral, St. Mary's Cathedral, University of Limerick and Bunratty Castle. Afternoon departure for Dublin.
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Day 8 - Dublin
Half day guided tour of Dublin. Sights include statue-lined O'Connell Street, elegant Georgian squares and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Also visit Oscar Wilde's Trinity College-famous for the 1,200-year-old Book of Kells and the magnificent Old Library. The afternoon is for exploring with your teachers.
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Day 9 - Day of Return
Return to Canada.
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