Schedule of Activities

Saturday June 25 2011
Depart for London, England
• Meet your delegation and board your flight for England.

Sunday June 26 2011
LONDON, ENGLAND
• Welcome to England! Introductions to your People to People delegation manager
and motor coach driver mark the commencement of your program.
• Ride on the EDF Energy London Eye, the largest ferris wheel in the world. This
astonishing 443 ft high ride provides a fantastic panoramic view of the city.

Monday June 27 2011
LONDON, ENGLAND
Remember you are meeting an official today, so plan on dressing up.
• Meeting with a current or former Member of Parliament. This unique opportunity
explores the British Constitution and discusses the respective roles of the House of
Commons, the House of Lords and the Monarch, a true honor for Student
Ambassadors.
• Join Henry VIII for a Medieval Banquet lunch.
• Explore the must-see Tower of London. As a prison, it confined such famous
prisoners as Elizabeth I and Sir Walter Raleigh.
• Meet the Yeoman Warders “Beefeaters,” who guard the tower and are caretakers
of the mysterious ravens. Legend has it that if the ravens ever leave the Tower, the
Kingdom will fall!
• Cruise the River Thames taking in many of the city’s famous sights.
• This evening, experience London’s well-known theater scene by attending a
performance of one of London’s most popular shows.

Tuesday June 28 2011
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND
• Discover London with an expert on this wonderful city!
• This morning you will make your way to Buckingham Palace to view the precisely
choreographed Changing of the Guard.
• On arrival at Warwick Castle, you will have time to explore this magnificent,
medieval castle. In 1068, William the Conqueror fortified its site, which overlooks
the river Avon. Imagine yourself in the Middle Ages as you explore the dark and
gloomy dungeon, gruesome torture chamber and splendid armory.
• Calling all Student Ambassadors! Are you brave enough to join the Earl of
Warwick's celebrated army? This evening, you will be whisked back in time and
invited to train as a soldier in a specially recreated mediaeval encampment! You
will be taught the arts of sword fighting, bill drill training and other pre-battle rituals
before being treated to the spectacular sight of the firing of the world's largest
trebuchet (catapult). With the summer sun softly shining on your back, this
wonderful and unique experience will live long in the memory!

Wednesday June 29 2011
NORTH WALES
• Spend some time exploring the wonderful roman city of Chester, which was once
the capital of Great Britain. Receive a guided orientation from your delegation
manager of the Amphitheatre and the fortress walls before breaking into groups
and exploring this historic city on your own.
• Meet and greet the locals in North Wales as you enjoy a “Student Adventure Meal”
- taking part in everyday village life.

Thursday June 30 2011
NORTH WALES
• Today is all about challenge, excitement and energy! Get ready for a day full of
adventure and personal growth through interactive and challenging workshops led
by the Full On team. You will have the opportunity to learn leadership skills, set
personal goals and step outside your comfort zone. Conquer FEAR by abseiling 70
feet off a tower wall at Penrhyn Castle!

Friday July 1 2011
DUBLIN HOME STAY, IRELAND
• Visit the Neolithic burial site at Trefignath which is an ideal location for an outdoor
classroom. Crossing the beautiful Menai Straits over Stephenson's magnificent
bridge, you will then arrive on the Welsh mainland.
• Encounter the village that boasts one of the world’s longest station names:
Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwyllllantysiliogogogoch!
• Head to Holyhead to board the ferry and cross the Irish Sea to Dublin.
• Today you will meet your home stay family and be welcomed in your new Irish
home.

Saturday July 2 2011
DUBLIN HOME STAY, IRELAND
• Immerse yourself in Dublin's culture and tradition by completing the 'Famous
Dubliners' interactive quiz. A great way to discover the city.
• Explore Ireland’s capital city of Dublin. Encounter such famous landmarks as St.
Patrick’s Cathedral, Phoenix Park, Trinity College and statue-lined O’Connell
Street.
• The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) Museum explains the traditional Irish sports
of Gaelic Football and Hurling and you will learn how it played a pivotal role in
modern Irish history.

Sunday July 3 2011
TRALEE, IRELAND
• Say good-bye to your home stay family and re-join your delegation.
• Bunratty Castle is one of Ireland’s major historical sites. Built in the 15th century
and restored to its original condition in the 1950s, Bunratty was home to many
Earls and important residents of County Clare.
• Adjacent to the castle is Folk Park, a re-created rural village typical of Ireland at the
turn of the century. The village boasts shops and a range of domestic architecture,
including a labourers’ cottage and an elegant Georgian residence.

Monday July 4 2011
TRALEE, IRELAND
• Step back in time and learn how to cut peat with John. Once dried, this will then be
given back to the elderly of Cahersiveen to burn for winter fuel.
• We will then join our Irish hosts in a day supporting the local community - preparing
and delivering meals for the elderly, visiting the local hospital and working in the
gardens of this community.
• Welcome to Cahersiveen, famous for Daniel O'Connell the 19th Century Irish
Politician and campaigner for both Catholic emancipation and for Repeal of the
1801 Act of Union between Ireland and Great Britain.
• Our morning will start with a stroll through the town learning about local history,
political and economic issues as well as the flora and fauna that is to be found in
these wonderful hills overlooking the Atlantic.
• Today you will be welcomed at St Mary's Gaelic Athletic Association to learn the
Irish sports of hurling or Gaelic football.
• This evening prepare for a ceili where you will learn the art of Irish music and
dancing whilst enjoying a traditional Irish meal. If you have not already learnt about
"the craic" you will have done before the end of the evening!

Tuesday July 5 2011
LIMERICK, IRELAND
• Start your day in a horse-drawn jaunty car traversing through the countryside
surrounding the lakes of Killarney. Carved by glaciers, this area offers fabulous
views of the boulder-strewn gorge.
• At Lord Brandon's Cottage, which was formerly a hunting lodge, you will stop for
lunch and to admire the views at the bottom of the gorge before embarking on a
breathtaking cruise across one of the tranquil lakes.
Wednesday July 6 2011

BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND
Dress should be conservative today.
• Discover the capital city of Belfast with your professional Blue Badge Guide. Learn
how the city suffered during the period known as 'The Troubles' but has latterly
undergone a period of calmness and economic growth. See the dry dock at the
Harland and Wolff shipyard where the infamous ocean line Titanic was built.
Thursday July 7 2011

BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND
Dress should be conservative today.
You need to wear appropriate footwear today as there will be a good deal of
walking during today's activities.
• Carrick-A-Rede means 'The Rock in the Road' For 350 years, salmon fishermen
have crossed a rope bridge over an 85 feet deep and 65 feet wide chasm to check
their nets. Today it is your turn to enjoy this fabulous challenge.
• Discover the facts and fiction about the Giant's Causeway and the 40,000
interlocking basalt columns. Were these the result of an ancient volcanic eruption,
or the work of the legendary Irish giant Finn MacCool who built the causeway to
walk to Scotland to fight the Scottish giant Benandonner?
• The Road to Peace. Learn the history of The Troubles in Northern Ireland - why
they started, the effect they had on the people of Northern Ireland and how this has
changed for the better since the signing of the Good Friday Agreement. You will
also have the opportunity to meet with locals and discuss how this period
influenced their childhoods.

Friday July 8 2011
AVIEMORE, SCOTLAND
• Make your way to the Ferry port where your ferry will take you across the Irish Sea
to Stranraer, Scotland.
• Today you arrive in Scotland; a land of amazing beauty with its soaring mountains
and sparkling lochs. Scotland has an intricate past, which is expressed in a rich
and diverse cultural heritage which you will enjoy during your stay in the country.
• Separate fact from fiction during a living history demonstration from an ancient
highlander! Weapons, kilts and clans – discover them all tonight!

Saturday July 9 2011
AVIEMORE, SCOTLAND
• Time to enjoy the many sports facilities in your hotel and the magnificent
surroundings in Aviemore.
• Today we go hunting for Nessie! The worldwide fame of Loch Ness owes more to
the legend of its famous occupant, the Loch Ness Monster - or 'Nessie' - than the
breathtaking location of the loch itself. You will learn about the research
undertaken in the past by explorers seeking the monster.
• Visit a working farm, a traditional sweet shop and encounter life in a 1700s
Highland township at the Highland Folk Museum.
• See traditional sheepdogs performing under full control of their handler in the
beautiful highland surroundings. As part of the sheepdog demonstrations, you will
also get to see firsthand sheep shearing, try bottle-feeding of orphan lambs and
watch the collie pups herd ducks instead of sheep as part of their training.

Sunday July 10 2011
STIRLING, SCOTLAND
• See stunning Georgian and Victorian architecture and medieval streets, the Old
Town of Edinburgh and capital of Scotland is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Have fun taking part in “The Royal Mile Murder Mystery” - an interactive quiz along
the famous Royal Mile. As its name suggests it is approximately one Scottish mile
long and runs between Edinburgh Castle at the top of Castle Rock, down to
Holyrood Abbey.
• Visit Edinburgh Castle perched atop the crags of an ancient volcano right in the
centre of the city.

Monday July 11 2011
STIRLING, SCOTLAND
You need to wear appropriate footwear and clothing today as you will get very wet
during this activity. We advise you to wear your oldest clothes and bring spare
footwear. Shower facilities will be available.
• Blair Castle, the ancient seat of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl, has its roots in the
13th century and a history that extends over some 740 years. This traditional
Scottish Estate is set in 142,000 acres of land. Enjoy exploring the Atholl Estate
with emphasis on nature, economy and conservation.
• Starting from the old market town of Aberfeldy, practice newly learnt rafting skills
on the River Tay as it winds through rolling hills and stunning scenery, before the
river drops away and creates the more challenging rapids that flow down to
Grandtully.
Tuesday July 12 2011

DRUMOIG, SCOTLAND
• Explore St.Andrews, one of the most historic towns in Scotland. St Andrews
University, founded in 1412, was where Prince William, heir to the British throne,
studied. (2001 – 2005) West Sands, is one of Scotland's best beaches and was the
location for many scenes in the film 'Chariots of Fire'.
• Be the envy of every golfer with a stop at the world-famous Old Course in St.
Andrews.
• Try your hand at chipping and driving with help from a local golfer at one of
Scotland’s finest golfing academies nearby.

Wednesday July 13 2011
DEPART SCOTLAND
• Pack up your suitcase for the last time and board the coach for the airport.
Remember to complete your program evaluations and exchange friendship cards
with your fellow Ambassadors!