9-DAY IRELAND

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

Your pilgrimage begins as you board your flight to Dublin. Meals and drinks are served in-flight.

After arrival, you will be greeted by your tour guide. Take a panoramic tour as you transfer to the hotel. You will see famous landmarks like the General Post Office, O’Connell Street, Custom House, Phoenix Park, Trinity College, St. Patrick’s Anglican Cathedral, and Christ Church Cathedral—dinner and overnight at your hotel.

Travel to Wicklow, the “Garden of Ireland.” Tour Glendalough and the 6th-century monastery founded by St. Kevin. Visit Reefert Church, Baltinglass Cistercian Abbey, and continue to Waterford, home of the world-famous Waterford Crystal—dinner and overnight at your hotel.

Today’s first stop is the Rock of Cashel. Tour the Cathedral and Round Tower, before continuing to Dingle Peninsula. Next, travel to Inch, then see the Cliffs of Slea Head and Kilmalkedar Church—dinner and overnight at your hotel.

Travel to Limerick and visit St. Mary’s Cathedral and the Irish Handcraft Store. Next is a tour of Bunratty Castle. Afterward, we will catch a ferry at Killimer. Visit the Cliffs of Moher before continuing to Galway—dinner and overnight at your hotel.

Cruise on to Corrib Lake, the best way to see Galway and its surroundings. We will visit Clonmacnoise, followed by a stop at Brown Thomas Shop (the leading department store in Ireland) for some great gift items—dinner and overnight at your hotel.

Today, we will visit Knock Shrine, one of the world’s principal Marian Shrines. Tour the Basilica, which is the largest church in Ireland. We will stop for lunch, then return to Dublin for some late afternoon shopping—dinner and overnight at your hotel.

Visit the world-famous Guinness Brewery. Tour through their seven-story glass atrium, the Brewery, and Gravity Bar for a quick pint. Stop for lunch. This afternoon, choose to visit the National Museum. It has an outstanding Celtic collection. You may also return to your hotel to relax—dinner and overnight at your hotel.

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.

LETS START PLANNING

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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