English and Irish Faith summer 2018

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Delve into tales of tradition, ancient folklore and miracles, from the halls of Westminster to the haunts of St. Patrick. See the Mother Seats of the Catholic and Anglican faiths in England, celebrate Celtic heritage and roam the windswept landscapes that pilgrims have traversed for centuries.

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy

Highlights

    • City tour in London, Dublin
    • Scenic drive to admire the Atlantic ocean along the Cliffs of Moher and the inspiring landscape of the Ring of Kerry
    • Visit Westminster Abbey and Westminster Cathedral in London, St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin, the monastic settlement in Clonmacnoise, the Basilica and Folk Museum in Knock, the Croagh Patrick Visitors Centre in Murrisk, the Abbey home to the Benedictine nuns in Kylemore, a marble factory in Connemara and the medieval settlement of Cashel

What's this trip about?

    Delve into tales of tradition, ancient folklore and miracles, from the halls of Westminster to the haunts of St. Patrick. See the Mother Seats of the Catholic and Anglican faiths in England, celebrate Celtic heritage and roam the windswept landscapes that pilgrims have traversed for centuries.

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityLondon
End CityDublin

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive London (3 Nights)

Welcome to London. Check-in this afternoon and enjoy an orientation drive through this fascinating city. Meet your Travel Director and companions later for a Welcome ReceptionWelcome Reception

Day 2: London Sightseeing and Free Time

This morning after a leisurely start, your Local Specialist takes you on an included morning sightseeing tour featuring Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly Circus, Whitehall, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. Visit Westminster Abbey, originally built by Edward the Confe...

Day 3: London – Excursion to Canterbury

We journey into the Garden of Kent to visit Canterbury. Canterbury Cathedral is the Mother Church of the worldwide Anglican Communion and seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury. The Cathedral was first founded in 597AD by St. Augustine. The Archbishop Thomas Becket was ...

Day 4: London – Dublin

We transfer to the airport for our flight to Dublin. On arrival in Dublin meet your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour of the "Fair City". See Georgian Squares and Trinity College - home of the Book of Kells. Visit St Patrick's Cathedral - built in honour of Irel...

Day 5: Dublin – Clonmacnoise – Galway (3 Nights)

Leave Dublin and journey across the rolling pastures of Ireland's heartland to visit Clonmacnoise. This monastic settlement was founded in 545 AD by St. Ciaran and is set on the banks of the mighty River Shannon. See elaborate high Celtic crosses decorated with biblic...

Day 6: Galway – Excursion to Knock

Knock, visited each year by more than 1.5 million pilgrims, has been a major pilgrimage site since 1879. On the evening of 21st August 1879, fifteen townsfolk witnessed apparitions that included Our Lady, St. Joseph and St. John the Evangelist, at the gable wall of th...

Day 7: Galway – Excursion to Kylemore Abbey and Connemara

This morning, we visit Croagh Patrick Visitor Centre at the foot of the holiest mountain in Ireland. It was in 441AD on the summit that St. Patrick fasted for 40 days. A scenic drive takes us to Kylemore Abbey, a magnificent castle structure built as a family home and...

Day 8: Galway – Cliffs of Moher – Tralee (2 Nights)

A scenic drive takes us across The Burren where we stop at Poulnabrone Dolmen, a portal tomb which dates back to the Neolothic Period. Gaze over the Atlantic Ocean during your visit to the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher. This evening, we stay in Tralee for two nights. Buffet Breakfast

Day 9: Tralee – Ring of Kerry Excursion

Today we experience Ireland's most scenic coastal drive around the Iveragh Peninsula, better known as the Ring of Kerry. It is undoubtedly one of the most magical and varied places in the whole of Ireland and is truly a photographer's delight. We will also see Daniel ...

Day 10: Tralee – Cashel – Dublin

On our way back to Dublin, we stop to visit the spectacular Rock of Cashel, dominating the flat countryside for miles. Join your companions and Travel Director this evening for a Be My Guest Farewell Dinner, before continuing to your Dublin hotel. Buffet Breakfast, Be My Guest Dining

Day 11: Depart Dublin

Say goodbye to your companions after a memorable pilgrimage. Airport transfers are available. Conditions apply. Buffet Breakfast

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Price From $2,834
Price per day$258
Last Updated: 7/15/2018

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Meals Included
  • 10 hot buffet breakfasts
  • 4 dinners
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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