Vandegrift High School Friends and Family

Depart the US for your overnight flight to Ireland.

Arrive in Dublin and meet with your Tour Director and Coach Drivers. Transfer to Cork - Enroute to Cork we stop at the Rock of Cashel.

"A spectacular group of Medieval buildings set on an outcrop of limestone in the Golden Vale including the 12th century round tower, High Cross and Romanesque Chapel, 13th century Gothic cathedral, 15th century Castle and the restored Hall of the Vicars Choral. Attractions include an audio-visual show and exhibitions."

Suggested hotel– Clayton Hotel, South Mall, Cork x 2 nights
Overlooking the River Lee and in the heart of Cork City, the Clayton Hotel offers beautifully designed guest rooms, excellent food and the Club Vitae health club with pool, sauna, steam room and gym.

Dinner in your hotel this evening

We start the day with a visit to the Jameson Distillery in Midleton

"Let us take you on a journey from past to present. In Midleton, come face to face with the world’s largest pot still on one of our memorable experiences at the old distillery of Jameson Irish Whiskey. We’ve just embarked on an exciting upgrade journey which will see the buildings here at Jameson Distillery Midleton transformed between now and 2025, just in time to celebrate our 200 year anniversary. You may notice some construction work when you arrive for your visit, however we ensure that our experiences are running as usual with minimal interruption."

From Midleton we travel to Cobh

"Cobh is a town in Ireland, on an island in Cork city’s harbour. It’s known as the Titanic’s last port of call in 1912. Titanic Experience Cobh is a themed attraction in the former White Star Line ticket office. More displays on the liner are in the Cobh Heritage Centre, which also explores how Cobh became an embarkation point during Ireland’s mass emigrations. "

In Cobh we will do a parade followed by a static performance.

From Cobh we travel to Blarney Castle

"Built nearly six hundred years ago by one of Ireland's greatest chieftans, Cormac MacCarthy, and has been attracting attention ever since. Over the last few hundred years, millions have flocked to Blarney making it a world landmark and one of Ireland's greatest treasures. Now that might have something to do with the Blarney Stone, the legendary Stone of Eloquence, found at the top of our tower. Kiss it and you'll never again be lost for words."

We head back to our hotel – DINNER IS NOT INCLUDED THIS EVENING

The F&F Itinerary will reflect the bands option for today

Check-out and depart your hotel

Today the band and parents will travel to the Cliffs of Moher

"You simply cannot travel to Ireland without paying a visit to Ireland’s top tourist attraction, the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher, situated in County Clare along the wild Atlantic Way. The Cliffs of Moher have majestically faced the Atlantic for over 350 million years and their beauty is incomparable – it is Ireland’s most visited tourist attraction and when you visit you will understand why."

Check into your Dublin hotel x 3 nights – suggested Clayton Hotel, Liffey Valley

"A 5-minute walk from Liffey Valley Shopping Centre, this modern non-smoking hotel is a short drive from Dublin city centre, and has a swimming pool, gym and free internet access. Clayton Hotel Liffey Valley offers excellent value accommodation. Check the availability for special offers on 5-day advance bookings, 2-night stays and 3-night stays. Clayton Hotel Liffey Valley has good road access and is situated on the M50/N4 intersection at Liffey Valley. It is about 9.7 km from the city centre and 14.5 km from Dublin Airport. Guests can enjoy complimentary use of Clayton Hotel Liffey Valley's state-of-the-art leisure centre, which includes a 20 m swimming pool, a children's paddling pool, a sauna, and a steam room, along with a gymnasium. The property also boasts an onsite outside playground, and an indoor kid's corner."

Dinner is in your hotel this evening.

We start the day with a visit to The Epic Museum

"The Epic Museum was Winner of Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction at the World Travel Awards 2019 & 2020. You won’t find leprechauns or pots of gold here, but you’ll discover that what it means to be Irish expands far beyond the borders of Ireland through the stories of Irish emigrants who became scientists, politicians, poets, artists and even outlaws all over the world. Discover Ireland from the outside in and find out why saying “I’m Irish” is one of the biggest conversation starters, no matter where you are."

After our visit to Epic we have a Panoramic Tour of the City followed by some time at leisure.

"Dublin, Ireland’s capital, is one of the friendliest cities in the world. Founded in the 9th century, the city is proud of its Viking past and it’s streets and buildings are a living museum of its history since then, with medieval castles and cathedrals on display alongside the architectural splendours of the 18th-century when Dublin was the most handsome Georgian city of the British Empire. On our tour today you will experience Dublin in its own unique way, from the famous highlights to it’s hidden gems. "

15.30hrs Depart Dublin City Centre
16.00hrs Arrive at Taylors Three Rock for a traditional Irish dinner & show.

"Ireland's most loved pub and entertainment venue Taylors Three Rock involves a rip-roaring evening of traditional Irish song and dance accompanied by a great selection of quality Irish food to delight your palate"

18.30hrs Depart Taylors
19.30hrs Arrive at your hotel

10.00hrs Depart hotel
10.45hrs Arrive at your viewing area for the St Patrick’s Day Parade

12.00hrs Parade begins
14.15hrs Depart Dublin
The group will stop for lunch en-route to Celbridge

"The community of Celbridge hosts an annual St. Patrick’s Parade, which has is recent years become the envy of community parades around Ireland. With it’s proximity to Dublin City, this town has become the second parade for many bands and artists to continue their celebrations after the Dublin City Parade has finished!"

15.45hrs Arrive, Celbridge, Co. Kildare,
16.00hrs Celbridge Parade begins
17.30hrs Depart Celbridge
18.30hrs Arrive your hotel

Dinner is in your hotel tonight

Coach transfer to Dublin airport for return flight

3 hours check-in time required

Please note that the itinerary is subject to change.