Students will remember this trip more than any other event while in school. It will encourage them to pursue other travel or musical experiences

EDT provides round the clock service, including a 24 hour toll free number, security at the hotel and a 24 hour Trip Leader

Why Educational Discovery Tours

Safety & Security

Insurance & ExperienceWith over EDT provides liability insurance to protect their customers. EDT also has economical Trip Insurance available.

Educational & Memorable

“I would teach children music, physics, and philosophy; but most importantly music, for in the patterns of music and all the arts are the keys of learning.”

-Plato

THOMAS HART MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND AND ORCHESTRA IRELAND 9 DAY PERFORMING TOUR

MAY 1 – 9, 2019 Day 1 - Wednesday May 1 Flight to Ireland Overnight flight to Europe. Meals on plane. Day 2 - Thursday May 2 Dublin – Galway (D) AM Upon arrival at the airport meet your tour manager who will remain with you throughout the tour. Board your private coach and drive to west coast of Ireland to beautiful Galway: Galway (Gaillimh) is often referred to as the 'most Irish' of Ireland's cities, it's the only one where you're likely to hear Irish spoken in the streets, shops and pubs. The town is known for its charming medieval streets, houses and town wall, but also for its contemporary and cultured vibe as students make up a quarter of the population.

PM After lunch check-in at your hotel and enjoy a Walking Tour of Galway with local guides to see the city highlights. Group dinner and overnight in Galway. Day 3 - Friday May 3 Performance # 1 Galway (B,D) AM After breakfast excursion to the Burren region with the Cliffs of Moher being the highlight: the Cliffs of Moher (Aillte an Mothair, or Ailltreacha Mothair) are stupefyingly impressive and staggeringly beautiful. The entirely vertical cliffs rise to a height of 203m, their edge falling away abruptly into a ceaselessly churning Atlantic.

PM Time at leisure in Galway. Possible performance at the Town Hall Theatre of Galway for some or all ensembles. Group dinner and overnight in Galway.

IRELAND 9 DAY PERFORMING TOUR ITINERARY CONTINUED…

Day 4 – Saturday, May 4 Outdoor performance #2 Galway – Bunratty Limerick (B,D) AM After breakfast drive to Bunratty. Visit of Bunratty Castle & Folk Park: Bunratty Castle, built in 1425, is the most complete and authentic medieval fortress in Ireland and contains furnishings, tapestries and works of art from that period. Bunratty Folk Park, set on 26 acres, is a stunning recreation of 19th Century Ireland and features various types of farmhouses, a church, a magical walled garden and village street complete with pub, post office and various shops.

PM Possible outdoor band performance on the ground of Bunratty Castle. Group dinner and overnight Limerick. Day 5 – Sunday, May 5 Performance #3 Limerick (B,D) AM This morning enjoy city tour of Limerick. Possible visit of the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance.

PM Afternoon rehearsal possibly with local ensemble possible from the Limerick Music School. Possible performance at the Lime Tree Theatre, St Mary Cathedral or similar. Group dinner and overnight in Limerick. Day 6 – Monday, May 6 Performance # 4 Limerick - Dublin (B,D) AM After breakfast drive to Dublin. Upon arrival City Tour of Dublin with local guides to see the city highlights.

PM Possible performance at St Patrick’s Cathedral for orchestra and band. Group dinner and overnight in Dublin.

IRELAND 9 DAY PERFORMING TOUR ITINERARY CONTINUED…

Day 7 - Tuesday, May 7 Outdoor performance # 2 Dublin (B,D) AM After breakfast visit and enjoy sectional clinics/masterclass at the Royal Irish Academy of Music.

PM Possible Jazz band performance at Dublin’s St Stephen’s Green band stand. Group dinner and overnight in Dublin.

Day 8 – Wednesday, May 8 Dublin (B,D) AM After breakfast Guided visit of Glasnevin Cemetery + self guided visit of the museum, Ireland's largest and most historically important burial tells the story about Ireland’s fight for independence, as most of the leading names of the last 150 years are buried here, including Daniel O'Connell, Charles Stewart Parnell and Michael Collins.

PM Free afternoon. Group dinner with live Irish music and dancing .

Day 9 – Thursday, May 9 Flight home (B) After breakfast transfer to the airport of Dublin for your flight home.

Trip Inclusions

What’s included in the cost of the trip?

Trip Includes:• Round trip air transportation, San Francisco - Dublin, estimated $1400 • 7 Nights accommodations in 3 star hotel based on a mix of twins and triples, all

rooms with private facilities. Hotels are within the city ring of the towns. • Daily Continental Breakfast • Daily dinners (excluding drinks), including farewell dinner with Irish Music and

Dancing • European Tour Manager throughout on each coach • Tour Manager gratuity • Private luxury coach for all transfers according to the itinerary • 1 Truck for transportation of instruments throughout • Truck and Bus Driver gratuities • Local guides: Galway, Dublin, Glasnevin Cemetery • Step-on guide gratuity • Entrances: Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty Castle & Folk Park, Glasnevin Cemetery &

Museum • Organization & promotion of 3 performances (of which 1 joint performance) and 2

outdoor performances • Organization of 1 master class/workshops plus visit of the Royal Irish Academy of

Music- subject to final dates / availability) • One souvenir trip DVD for each traveler

Payment Schedule

STUDENTS and ADULTS

TOTAL COST: $3388.00Deposit $200.00 or full payment 11/1/ 2017

Payments $199.00 monthly (15)

Final Trip Payment $203.00 by 3/1/2019

• EDT invoices parents directly after receiving the traveler’s registration form and deposit.

• Payment options include check, money order, or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover)

• EDT doesn’t charge late fees – we’re flexible and will work with you

• Final payment is due March 1, 2019 – EDT cannot guarantee travel for anyone with a balance due after this date.

Parents are encouraged to join us on our educational endeavor! Request a registration form, sign and return with a deposit.

A Chaperone will be responsible for: •Groups of assigned children •Rooming list •Working with the Trip Leader to ensure safety •Be an extra set of eyes

Chaperones