Experience the Locations that Inspired Joyce's Masterworks

James Joyce’s Dublin is open to all Graham students and alumni, and anyone interested in Graham coursework. While this tour was created to complement our classes on James Joyce’s Ulysses, Joyce classes or prior readings of the novel are not a prerequisite.

While previous readings of James Joyce’s major works will enhance your experience, no prior reading is required. Students who register will be assigned readings for the tour discussions. The discussions will be structured so that students who have not read Ulysses can gain an entry to the text while in Dublin.

$6,995 per person in a double room
$7,495 per person in a single room 
(international airfare is not included)

A nonrefundable deposit of $1,200 is required to register.
Final payments are due by May 30, 2026

• Pre-trip seminar.
• Pre-trip reception.
• 7 night’s accommodations in the Castle Hotel in central Dublin including breakfast.
• Daily breakfast and most lunches, arrival-day reception, welcome and farewell dinners.
• Expert-led walking tours and museum tours coordinated with the James Joyce Center in Dublin.
• Discussion sessions led by a Basic Program instructor.
• Entry to all sites and museums on the itinerary.
• Coach transportation to sites outside of Dublin.
• Support services provided by Cappela Ltd.

Participants are responsible for their own air travel to Dublin (and airport transfers) and meals other than those listed in the itinerary.

7 Nights accommodations at the Castle Hotel, Gardiner Row, Denmark Street Great, Rotunda, Dublin 1, D01R640, Ireland

Yes. These will be shared prior to the trip. The tour will focus on Ulysses, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, and Dubliners.

Yes. The Basic Program trip scholar will lead one virtual seminar prior to the trip and several sessions during the trip. Topics and readings will be announced in advance.

Participants should be aware that the trip requires significant walking around Dublin. Many of the itinerary dates are extensive walking tours crafted by the James Joyce Centre. Ability to climb 2-3 flights of stairs and ability to stand for up to 90 minutes is required.

All cancellations and requests for refunds must be submitted in writing. All cancellations will be subject to a $600 per person fee. Cancellations received between March 30 and May 30, 2026 will result in a $1,000 per person cancelation fee. From May 31 to July 30, 2026, cancelations will result in a $5,000 per person fee. No refunds will be giving for cancellations received after July 31, 2026.

We strongly suggest that participants purchase travel insurance to protect against nonrefundable costs incurred when travel must be postponed on short notice. We are unable to make exceptions to our refund policies.

Participants may elect instead to waive this requirement understanding fully that the University of Chicago Alumni Association and Graham School of Continuing Liberal and Professional Studies are under no obligation to provide a refund after cancellation dates have passed.

Medical insurance plans vary. Participants should confirm that their medical insurance covers expenses while abroad or arrange for alternative medical insurance.

The University of Chicago, the University of Chicago Graham School of Continuing Liberal and Professional Studies, the James Joyce Centre, and Capela Ltd. have no responsibility in whole or in part for any loss, death, damage, or injury to person or property or accident, mechanical defect, failure or negligence of any nature howsoever caused in connection with any accommodation, transportation, or other services. Baggage is at the owner’s risk entirely. The right is retained to decline to accept or retain any person as a trip member should such person’s health, mental condition, physical infirmity, or attitude jeopardize the operation of the trip or the rights, welfare, or enjoyment of other participants.