Getting on/off a motorcoach; total driving about 8 miles, approximately 1 hour. Trinity College and Book of Kells: step-free access available in all areas visited, campus walk is mostly on paved paths with occasional cobbled areas. Port shuttle buses available in afternoon and evening.
In the Terrace Café — and on the Lido Deck in nice weather — there are hot and cold dishes to choose from such as eggs, breakfast meats, cereals, fruits, breads, pastries, and a variety of healthy choices as well as milk, juice, coffee, tea, water. Meals feature fresh local ingredients in tasty preparations.
Once ashore, we’ll board a motorcoach for a panoramic journey that will take us to Trinity College in the heart of Dublin. The College, sometimes referred to as the University of Dublin, dates back to 1592 and is one of the seven ancient Universities of Britain and Ireland. It is also home to the Book of Kells, one of the finest examples of manuscript illumination in the world. The artistry and attention to detail in its spellbinding calligraphy and illuminations truly is a sight to behold and the book, dating back to 800 CE, is considered Ireland’s finest national treasure. Local experts will lead us through the exhibition dedicated to this famed codex, and on an informative walk through Trinity College’s grand campus to admire the historic architecture and learn about the Irish higher education system.
Your choice of the Terrace Café or Marco Polo Restaurant.
Free time. Enjoy the activities of your choice aboard ship or take advantage of the shuttle bus available for independent exploration. At the end of the afternoon, we’ll gather with our Group Leader for our daily port talk.
Your choice of the Terrace Café or Marco Polo Restaurant.
At leisure. Enjoy activities aboard ship, spend time with fellow Road Scholars, and be sure to check the briefing memo/daily bulletin placed in our cabins with highlights for tomorrow. The ship will remain in port overnight.