Legends and liberty Ireland’s journey to freedom
Price from:
Group prices for 15+ participants
Experience features
| Length | 6 days / 5 nights |
|---|---|
| Highlights | History – Critical Thinking – Cultural Storytelling |
| Key information | • Curriculum links: History, Civic Studies, Social Science, English |
Personalized adventures
Step into Ireland’s revolutionary past and learn how ordinary citizens shaped a modern nation. This experiential 6-day program links Ireland’s struggle for independence with broader European themes of democracy, youth activism, and cultural identity. Through engaging site visits, group discussions, and storytelling sessions, students gain not only historical knowledge but a deeper understanding of what it means to be an active European citizen.
Great places to visit
- Dublin City centre
- GPO Museum (General post office & 1916 easter rising)
- Kilmainham gaol
- Glasnevin cemetery
- Trinity college (optional add-on)
- Hill of Tara or Trim castle
- Bettystown Beach & ELI Beach Hotel
6-Day / 5-Night sample itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival & irish beginnings
- Welcome at ELI Beach Hotel, Bettystown
- Orientation & icebreakers
- Afternoon visit to Hill of Tara
- Evening: Irish storytelling masterclass – Ireland’s Path to Freedom
Day 2 – Dublin: Revolution & rebellion
- GPO Museum & witness history
- Walking tour of 1916 rising sites
- Lunch in city
- Visit to Kilmainham Gaol
- Evening: Reflection workshop – Freedom then & now
Day 3 – Legacy & loss
- Visit Glasnevin cemetery
- Workshop: Who defines a nation?
- Picnic lunch at Phoenix Park
- Creative writing walk on Bettystown Beach
- Evening: Movie night – Michael Collins or the wind that shakes the barley
Day 4 – Youth, rights & democracy
- Debate workshop: What would you fight for today?
- Build a European youth charter
- Outdoor team-building challenge
- Prep for evening event
- Evening: Student debate + Erasmus certificate ceremony
Day 5 – Culture & capital
- Optional: Visit to Trinity College & Book of Kells
- Self-guided exploration time in Dublin with scavenger-style learning tasks
- Final group pictures in city
- Evening: Celebration back at hotel – beach bonfire & music
Day 6 – Farewell & departure
- Breakfast & reflection circle
- Depart 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)
- Private transport for all excursions and airport transfers
- All entrance fees and guided tours (GPO, Kilmainham, Glasnevin)
- Full-time group leader and activity facilitators
- Evening workshops, debates, storytelling, and movie night
- Certificate of Participation & Erasmus+ Learning Journal
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.
