7 or 9 days
Ireland
Dublin is one of the most innovative and groundbreaking modern economies in the world. The city now serves as a central hub for the tech industry in Europe, with new companies setting up shop in its Silicon Docks district all the time. From storied history to modern science, from the cobblestone streets of Georgian squares to the smooth lacquered floors of modern tech offices, you’ll explore the intersection of old and new in Dublin.

🔹 Curated experiences: Every program is intentionally designed to feature guided learning, cultural engagement, and independent exploration experiences to drive global competency development, denoted on each itinerary with a blue diamond. Learn more about these experiences.
  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Ireland

  • Day 2: Dublin

    Meet your Field Director at the airport

    Take a walking tour of Dublin

    With your Field Director you will see:

    • Grafton Street, a brick-lined street known as the center of commerce
    • Temple Bar district, Dublin's iconic hip neighborhood

    Enjoy dinner in Dublin

  • Day 3: Dublin

    Take a guided tour of Dublin

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Dublin's five iconic Georgian squares, which span the north and south sides of Dublin and are surrounded by homes with colorful doors
    • O’Connell Street, a bustling street filled with monuments
    • St. Stephen’s Green, the largest of the five Georgian squares
    • Phoenix Park and the presidential residence

    See the Book of Kells at Trinity College, a manuscript created more than 1,000 years ago by Irish monks

    Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral, whose presence honors the patron saint of Ireland 

    🔹 Guided learning & industry experience: Participate in a contemporary business solutions workshop

  • Day 4: Dublin

    Visit Giant's Causeway, a Wonder of the World comprised of 55-million-year-old hexagonal basalt columns

  • Day 5: Dublin

    🔹 Cultural engagement: Take a guided walking tour of the Silicon Docks, a booming tech district where tech giants like Google and Facebook have headquarters

    🔹 Cultural engagement & industry experience: Meet with an industry expert

    🔹 Independent exploration: Spend time exploring Dublin on your own

  • Day 6: Dublin

    🔹 Cultural engagement: Visit the EPIC Museum in Dublin to learn about the history of emigration from Ireland  

    🔹 Independent exploration: Spend time exploring Dublin on your own

    Enjoy dinner in Dublin

  • Day 7: Depart for home

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  • Day 7: Dublin • Galway

    Travel via Clonmacnoise, a ruined monastery, to Galway, often called the cultural heart of Ireland

    Visit the Clonmacnoise site on the eastern bank of the River Shannon 

    Take a walking tour of Galway, including Eyre Square and the Latin Quarter

    Enjoy dinner in Galway

  • Day 8: Galway • Cliffs of Moher

    🔹 Guided learning: Learn about the history, ecology, and cultural importance of the Cliffs of Moher at the Cliffs of Moher Interpretive Center 

    Visit the Cliffs of Moher, a set of breathtaking rock formations that run for 9 miles along the coast of Ireland 

  • Day 9: Depart for home

  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Ireland

  • Day 2: Dublin

    Meet your Field Director at the airport

    Take a walking tour of Dublin

    With your Field Director you will see:

    • Grafton Street, a brick-lined street known as the center of commerce
    • Temple Bar district, Dublin's iconic hip neighborhood

    Enjoy dinner in Dublin

  • Day 3: Dublin

    Take a guided tour of Dublin

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Dublin's five iconic Georgian squares, which span the north and south sides of Dublin and are surrounded by homes with colorful doors
    • O’Connell Street, a bustling street filled with monuments
    • St. Stephen’s Green, the largest of the five Georgian squares
    • Phoenix Park and the presidential residence

    See the Book of Kells at Trinity College, a manuscript created more than 1,000 years ago by Irish monks

    Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral, whose presence honors the patron saint of Ireland 

    🔹 Guided learning & industry experience: Participate in a contemporary business solutions workshop

  • Day 4: Dublin

    Visit Giant's Causeway, a Wonder of the World comprised of 55-million-year-old hexagonal basalt columns

  • Day 5: Dublin

    🔹 Cultural engagement: Take a guided walking tour of the Silicon Docks, a booming tech district where tech giants like Google and Facebook have headquarters

    🔹 Cultural engagement & industry experience: Meet with an industry expert

    🔹 Independent exploration: Spend time exploring Dublin on your own

  • Day 6: Dublin

    🔹 Cultural engagement: Visit the EPIC Museum in Dublin to learn about the history of emigration from Ireland  

    🔹 Independent exploration: Spend time exploring Dublin on your own

    Enjoy dinner in Dublin

  • Day 7: Depart for home

Add more days

  • Day 7: Dublin • Galway

    Travel via Clonmacnoise, a ruined monastery, to Galway, often called the cultural heart of Ireland

    Visit the Clonmacnoise site on the eastern bank of the River Shannon 

    Take a walking tour of Galway, including Eyre Square and the Latin Quarter

    Enjoy dinner in Galway

  • Day 8: Galway • Cliffs of Moher

    🔹 Guided learning: Learn about the history, ecology, and cultural importance of the Cliffs of Moher at the Cliffs of Moher Interpretive Center 

    Visit the Cliffs of Moher, a set of breathtaking rock formations that run for 9 miles along the coast of Ireland 

  • Day 9: Depart for home


Learning outcomes on this program

Confidence • Curiosity • Global perspective • Empathy • Adaptability • Relatability • Self-Awareness


EF Global Learning Model Post-Study Abroad Learning Resources
Academic resources

With this program, you get access to our Global Learning Resources, which include:

  • Discussion questions
  • Sample assignments
  • Journal prompts
  • Webinars
  • EF's Global Competency Assessment, a pre- and post-program assessment to measure competency development
See the resources you get
EF Global Learning Model Post-Study Abroad Learning Resources
Academic resources


With this program, you get access to our Global Learning Resources, which include:

  • Discussion questions
  • Sample assignments
  • Journal prompts
  • Webinars
  • EF's Global Competency Assessment, a pre- and post-program assessment to measure competency development

See the resources you get


What's Included

  • Transportation

    Various modes of transport are tailored to your program. While some transfers are included, others may come at additional cost.

  • Accommodations

    Safe, comfortable lodging will be waiting for you at your destination.

  • Select meals

    Enjoy a combination of included meals and the freedom to explore local cuisine on your own.

  • End-to-end support

    Your dedicated EF team helps secure administrative approval and academic credit, provides enrollment tools, and helps establish your program’s ongoing presence on campus.

  • EF Global Learning Toolkit

    We offer various tools to help educators facilitate student growth abroad and on campus, including academically enriched travel programs, industry engagement opportunities, global learning resources, and a Global Competencies Assessment tool.

  • Field Director

    Your Field Director is on the ground with your group, providing deep local insights while handling program logistics.

  • Guided exploration

    Gain insider knowledge and cultural perspective from licensed local guides: natural historians who provide cultural insights to enhance learning moments throughout the program.

  • Field Visits

    Experience academics in action during engaging visits with relevant organizations, thought leaders, and partners.


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