A Dual Narrative Tour of Ireland
Gain a unique Dual Narrative perspective by traveling with Catholic and Protestant tour guides as they share their community histories and personal stories.
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A Dual Narrative of Ireland
Northern Ireland’s deep history of conflict is still an active act of reconciliation. This tour provides a unique Dual Narrative perspective on both sides, with Catholic and Protestant tour guides sharing their community histories and stories. Given the conflict’s personal nature, travelers will meet with several locals across Belfast and Derry/Londonderry, including journalists, politicians, historians, and artists—for insight into how peace was built and how so many work hard to sustain it today.
Travel Dates: October 6 – 13, 2024 • May 18 -25, 2025
3,995 USD*
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*Prices are per person and based on double occupancy. Single room supplements are available
Travelers will participate in Northern Ireland’s cultural traditions and explore some of its most significant sites—like the Peace Walls, Giant’s Causeway, Titanic and the Ulster Museums—and they will also receive a rare cultural education to leave with a better understanding and compassion for both sides of the conflict.
“MEJDI Exclusive” Socially Conscious Experiences:
Our socially conscious model focuses on the human element of destinations—the diversity of its people and their stories—in a way that benefits local communities around the world. We specially design our itineraries to immerse you in these cultures. So you don’t just visit new places; you become part of them. These human experiences and how we treat the people you meet are what sets MEJDI apart.
Explore Northern Ireland from a Dual Narrative perspective with Catholic and Protestant tour guides.
Meet with local journalists and politicians from different political traditions to learn about current affairs in Northern Ireland and how peace was achieved and is sustained today.
Tour Skainos Square—an urban regeneration development and community shared space in inner East Belfast that contributes to the holistic regeneration of this economically and socially deprived community in Northern Ireland.
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Giant’s Causeway.
Sit down with an expert on conflict resolution and learn about how the Good Friday agreement came to fruition and what lessons Americans can take forward from the Irish Peace Process.
Visit the Titanic and the Ulster Museums in Belfast.
TRIP INCLUDES
7 nights’ accommodation at the following hotels or similar (double occupancy): Europa Hotel (Belfast), Maldron Hotel (Derry/Londonderry)
1 MEJDI trained guide for 4 days
2 MEJDI trained guides in tandem for 4 days
6 days of private transportation
Meals listed in the itinerary: 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
Entrance fees, site visits, and honorariums for speakers
Custom tips for drivers
US-based, dedicated pre-trip customer service and on-ground support
Per Person
$3,995
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TRIP DOES NOT INCLUDE
International Airfare
Travel Insurance-HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Single occupancy supplement -$600 per person
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Drinks at included meals
Airport transfers
Custom gratuities for guides and hotels
Anything not explicitly mentioned in the included section
Watch our exclusive interview above to learn more about the Troubles and Northern Ireland from our guide, Dr. Rev. Gary Mason, founder of Rethinking Conflict. Dr. / Rev. Mason spent 28 years as a clergy member working on the Northern Irish Peace Process.
All the trips we take are educational and geared towards cultural immersion, and that’s true of MEJDI. But none are so first hand and intentionally personal as the MEJDI tour guides are.
You come away hopeful because the tour guides can have such different backgrounds and experiences and opinions and still respect each other, And, they introduce you to groups that are working to spread that throughout the world.
Kim
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