Food, farms & irish flavours + music, dance & identity
Price from:
Group prices for 15+ participants
Experience features
| Length | 6 days / 5 nights |
|---|---|
| Highlights | Food culture – irish traditions – creative exchange |
| Key information | • Curriculum links: Home economics, music, cultural studies, art, civic education |
Personalized adventures
This hybrid program offers students a vibrant, sensory journey into Irish culture. In the mornings and afternoons, students engage with Ireland’s rich culinary traditions, from farm visits to food tours. They cook together and learn about sustainability and tradition through Irish meals. Evenings come alive with drumming, dancing, and musical storytelling, giving everyone a chance to connect through rhythm, song, and performance. This is a cross-cultural celebration of taste, tradition, and talent—perfect for curious, expressive learners.
Great places to visit
- Dublin City Food Markets – e.g., Temple Bar Food Market or EPIC Café
- Local farms or food producers in Meath
- Trim or Slane area – countryside and local artisan visit
- Temple Bar or Grafton Street – for street music inspiration
- Bettystown Beach – beach drumming or sunset jam session
- ELI Beach Hotel – workshops, cooking, rehearsals & shows
6-Day / 5-Night sample itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival & taste of Ireland
- Arrive at ELI Beach Hotel
- Icebreakers and culinary memory game
- Welcome storytelling session: Irish Food Through the Ages
- Evening: Bodhrán rhythm warm-up session
Day 2 – Farm to fork & traditional music
- Visit to local farm or artisan food producer
- Learn about sustainable farming & Irish seasonal produce
- Back at hotel: Cooking workshop (soda bread, stew or scones)
- Evening: Irish dance workshop with local instructor
Day 3 – Dublin day: Food & music in the city
- Explore Dublin food market + tasting scavenger hunt
- Visit EPIC or walk Temple Bar/Grafton for live music inspiration
- Return to hotel: Irish music quiz and storytelling by musician
Day 4 – Culture in action: Cook, share, perform
- Create a group meal + international recipe swap activity
- Workshop: Jam session preparation & cultural exchange
- Final rehearsal for student showcase
- Evening: Talent show + open mic jam session
Day 5 – Celebration day
- Morning: Beach walk and group reflections
- Culinary & music challenge games
- Certificate Ceremony
- Final night music & dance party (playlist exchange & drum circle)
Day 6 – Departure
- Breakfast & farewell
- Departure from ELI Beach Hotel
What’s included
- Up to 7 nights accommodation at ELI Beach Hotel, Bettystown
- 3 meals per day (breakfast, packed lunch, dinner)
- Transport for all activities and airport transfers
- Cooking workshop (ingredients and chef-led session)
- Farm visit and artisan tour
- Bodhrán & Irish dance workshops
- Musical storytelling night with a local performer
- Evening talent show, beach jam, and awards
- All activity materials and creative kits
- Certificate of Participation and group photo pack
transport & guide
Seamless travel with private vehicle & driver
Enjoy comfortable transfers throughout your journey in a private transport. Discover hidden spots and cultural insights while traveling at your own pace.
Accommodation
Relax in our Beach Hotel — meals included
Stay steps away from the ocean in a selected beachfront hotel. Enjoy the comfort of a half-board experience, including daily breakfast and dinner, so you can unwind and savor every moment.
Self-Explore Adventure
Nature tours, hidden gems
Add extra days to your program and discover Ireland at your own pace with our self-guided tours — from Dublin’s culture and cafés to Belfast day trips or scenic walks like the Boyne Valley Camino.
