11-DAY IRELAND & LONDON

PILGRIMAGE

ABOUT YOUR TRIP

Grow your faith and experience the natural beauty that Ireland Discover the most revered sites of the Emerald Isle. Enjoy a guided tour of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin, Behold the spectacular beauty of Glendalough, site of the Monastery of St. Kevin., visit Saint Mary’s Cathedral Limerick, Kinsale and Galway as you experience Ireland’s natural beauty, rich history, and religious heritage. Spend nights in the charming waterside village of Kinsale, renowned as Ireland’s “gourmet capital”. This inspirational journey also includes visits to experience some of Ireland’s most dramatic scenery, perfect settings for peaceful prayer and reflection.

ITINERARY

Today: Your pilgrimage begins today as you depart on your overnight flight to London. Meals and drinks served aloft.

Today: At arrival in London take an orientation tour. See Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly Circus, the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. Westminster Abbey. We then will travel to your hotel for registration.

Evening: Dinner and overnight will be at your hotel.

Today: Depart to Alyesford, visit the chapel of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Rochester, home of St. John Fisher. Canterbury to see the Cathedral that is the Mother Church for the Anglican faith.  Heritage Museum.

Evening: Dinner and overnight will be at your hotel.

Today: Transfer to Airport for the short flight to Dublin. Upon arrival, be greeted by your tour escort. Tour of Dublin that will end at Christ Church Cathedral. Tour the cathedral and then head to your hotel for a late check-in.

Evening: Dinner and overnight will be at your hotel.

Today: Travel to Glendalough. Tour the remnants of the 6th-century monastery founded by St. Kevin. Baltinglass Cistercian Abbey where we tour the ruins. Continue to Waterford, the location of the world-famous Waterford Crystal manufacturer.

Evening: Dinner and overnight will be at your hotel.

Today: Travel to “Rock of Cashel. Cathedral, the Round Tower, Cormac Chapel. Continue Dingle Penninsula. Travel to Inch. Continue along the Eagle Mount to the Cliffs of Slea. Gallarus Oratory. Kilmalkedar Church. Stop at an Irish pottery.

Evening: Dinner and overnight will be at your hotel.

Today: Travel to Limerick to visit St. Mary’s Cathedral. Stop at Bunratty at the Durty Nelly’s. Tour of Bunratty Castle. Catch the ferry at Killimer that crosses the Shannon River. Travel on to Galway, with its colorful streets and numerous pubs.

Evening: Dinner and overnight will be at your hotel.

Today: Take a Cruise on Corrib Lake. Visit Clonmacnoise, which is Ireland’s most important monastic site, which overlooks the River Shannon. Stop at Brown Thomas Shop (the leading department store in Ireland).

Evening: Dinner and overnight will be at your hotel.

Today: Visit Knock, which is one of the world’s principal Marian Shrines. See the Basilica, which is the largest church in Ireland. Stop for lunch then return to Dublin for some late afternoon shopping. Stop and shop on Grafton Street.

Evening: Dinner and overnight will be at your hotel.

Today: Visit the world-famous Guinness Brewery. Tour through their seven stories Glass Atrium, the Brewery, and a stop at the Gravity Bar for a quick pint. Stop for lunch. Visit the National Museum. Return to your hotel to relax.

Evening: Dinner and overnight will be at your hotel.

Today: This morning we will transfer to the airport to catch our return flight home.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Round-trip airfare

All airport taxes and fuel surcharges

First-class hotels (prices based on double occupancy)

Land transportation

Breakfast and dinner

Sightseeing/admissions fees

Daily Masses

Professional local guides

Printed promotional brochures and marketing materials

Medical Protection Plan

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

Trip cancellation insurance (strongly recommended)

Passport & visa costs
(note: your passport must be current up to 6 months after your return date)

Tips for the tour manager, guides, and driver

Personal items/expenses (hotel extras, laundry, phone calls, etc.)

PLAN A TRIP

 

Booking your spiritual journey with Nativity Pilgrimage relieves you of all the hassles. There is no need to worry about the logistics such as flights, hotels, guides and timing. Invite your parish, family & friends and let Nativity do the rest! When you choose Nativity Pilgrimage you won’t have to worry about the details; hotels, flights, Mass venues, language and cultural barriers or marketing materials.

Our team is always available to ensure the process is simple and seamless. We provide comprehensive support, process all reservations, handle all accounting, invoicing and payment processing, issue travel documents and answer any questions that come up during the process.

We will walk you through all of your options for each itinerary and our expert team will make sure we create the pilgrimage of a lifetime.

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TRAVEL PROTECTION

 

Although travel insurance is optional, it is highly recommended. Be prepared for unforeseen events that can leave you to cancel your trip, or worse, with out-of-pocket expenses! We have partnered with Trawick Insurance to offer you coverage for the unexpected. Buy it now upon registration to get “cancel for any reason.” There are 2 options for travel insurance:

  1. Buy directly online through our website after submitting the application
  2. Buy insurance from your own insurance company.
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