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Hosted by
colleagues, Dr. Judy P. Byers and
Noel W. Tenney
this journey will help in
understanding the unique similarities between the culture of Appalachia and the
ancient Celtic regions we will explore. The history, stories, music, and the
culture in general will entertain and excite us as we explore castles, folklife
museums, famous cities, villages, cathedrals, and historical and ancient sites.
We are extremely happy that you are joining us as we travel the roads to
Appalachia.

Day 1 - Mon/July 04
Departure to Edinburgh.
We depart viaconnecting overnight flights from Washington, Dulles airport to
Edinburgh,Scotland.
Day 2 - Tue/July 05 Arrival in Edinburgh, Scotland

Upon arrival we clear immigrations and claim our luggage. We will meet our local
Globus Tour Director and TRANSFER to hotel. Later this afternoon, we will drive
to the Firth of Forth for photo op. Overnight and dinner in Edinburgh. (D)
http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk
Day 3 - Wed/July 06 Edinburgh

Morning city sightseeing TOUR to include "New" and "Old" Town, and visit to
EDINBURGH CASTLE and HOLYROOD PALACE.This afternoon we TRANSFER to University of
Edinburgh for a lecture. Tonight, a SCOTTISH EVENING is included. No visit to
Scotland's capital city would be complete without joining a Scottish evening
with dinner, wine and a show featuring singers, dancers, bagpipers and the
Ceremony of the Haggis. Overnight and dinner in Edinburgh (FB,D)
Day 4 - Thu/July 07
Edinburgh - Inverness

Today we travel to Inverness via St. Andrew's. We visit GLAMIS CASTLE and the
ANGUS FOLK MUSEUM. Before reaching Inverness, we will stop at the CULLODEN
VISITOR CENTER. Overnight and dinner in Inverness.(FB,D)
http://www.visitscotland.com
http://www.aboutiverness.co.uk
Day 5 - Fri/July 08 Inverness - Loch Ness - Isle of Skye -
Glasgow

This morning we travel via Loch Ness and the Isle of Skye on our way to Glasgow.
On the way we visit the MUSEUM & CLAN DONALD VISITOR CENTER OF HIGHLAND FOLKLIFE
on the Isle of Skye. Our arrival in Glasgow will be late. Enjoy a brief
ORIENTATION DRIVE of Glasgow. Overnight and dinner in Glasgow.(FB,D)
www.isleofskye.com
Day 6 - Sat/July 09 Glasgow

- Ferry Stranraer -to Belfast, Northern Ireland Depart for Stranraer, where you board your FERRY for
the crossing of the North Channel to Belfast. Overnight and dinner in Belfast (FB,
D)
Day 7 - Sun/July 10 Belfast

This morning we start our tour of this fascinating city on this morning's
"LIVING HISTORY" TOUR in the company of a local guide. At the end of the tour,
we will be driven to the Grosvenor House for an ecumenical Celtic Service with
the Rev. Dr. Kerr. This afternoon we travel to Downpatrick to see the burial
site of St. Patrick with time to go to the visitor?fs center. Later, we attend a
"ceilidh", a social event including dinner. Dinner and overnight in Belfast. (FB,D)
http://www.gotobelfast.com
"A Brief History of Belfast." A Brief History of
Belfast, Northern Ireland. 26 Mar. 2005
Things to do
Belfast's Official Tourism Website-Gotobelfast.com. 18 Mar. 2005
Day 8 - Mon/July 11 Belfast - Sligo, Ireland

We depart Belfast today and travel to Sligo via Giant's causeway. Our coach will
pass by Dunluce Castle. Stop for a visit to the ULSTER/AMERICAN FOLK PARK in
Omagh. Dinner and overnight in Sligo (FB,D)
http://www.discoversligo.com
http://www.authenticireland.com
http:www.heritageireland.ie/en/historicsites/west/sligoabbeysligo/
Park." Omagh
District: Culture Leisure and Tourism: Things to Do: Places to See: Folk Park.
19 Mar. 2005
Day 9 - Tue/July 12 Sligo - Clifden

This morning our travels take us to Strokestown to visit the STROKESTOWN HOUSE,
1840 FAMINE MUSEUM. Continue to Clifden for dinner and overnight.(FB,D)
http://www.oca.ie/hertitage/strokeshouse.htm
http://www.webtourist.net/touristinformation/about-strokestown-ireland.html
http://www.castleireland.com/strokestown-park.html
Day 10 - Wed/July 13 Clifden-Connemara-Galway-Limerick

Today we departure from Clifden via Connemara to Limerick. We will visit the
MARBLE FACTORY at Moycullen. Then via Galway, the Burren, with time to walk
around the area --Cliffs of Moher. Late p.m. arrival in Limerick for dinner and
overnight. Tonight, KNAPPOGUE CASTLE BANQUET. (FB,D)
Day 11 - Thu/July 14 Limerick-Adare-Ring of Kerry-Tralee

Today we continue to Tralee with a stop in Adare. We will drive the fabulous
Ring of Kerry, and arrival in p.m. in Tralee for dinner and overnight.(FB,D)
Day 12 - Fri/July 15 Tralee - Blarney - Cork - Waterford

Again, we are traveling today, this time from Tralee to Waterford, via Blarney.
A visit to BLARNEY CASTLE is included. Continue to Waterford and visit the
CRYSTAL FACTORY. Dinner and overnight in Waterford.(FB,D)
Day 13 - Sat/July 16 Waterford - Wexford - Dublin

Our travels today takes us near Wexford, where we will visit the IRISH NATIONAL
HERITAGE PARK. Afterwards we travel to Dublin for dinner and overnight.(FB,D)
Day 14 - Sun/July 17 Dublin

Your morning orientation tour takes in statue-lined O'Connell Street, elegant
Georgian squares, and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Visit Oscar Wilde's TRINITY
COLLEGE, famous for the 1,200-year-old Book of Kells and the magnificent Old
Library. Dublin exploration in the afternoon. Overnight and dinner in Dublin (FB,D)
Day 15 - Mon/July 18 Dublin - Transfer to the Airport.
After breakfast this morning, we must say goodbye and return back to the USA.
After breakfast, we transfer to the Dublin Airport for our flight to
Washington/Dulles. (FB)

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