Celtic Christian Pilgrimage
Days: 17
Uncover the ancient history and Celtic Christianity, the craggy cliffs and rugged coastlines, the rolling pastoral countryside and great castles and National Parks.
Tour Package
$7,989 from Calgary
Other Departure Cities Available
$6,789 for Land Only
Single Supplement: $1,841
Tour Package Includes
- Return economy class airfare
- Superior Tourist class motor-coach and hotels
- 32 meals: 15 breakfast, 2 lunch, 15 dinner
- Tour Escort
- Professional local tour guides
- Sightseeing tours and entrance fees
- Luggage handling at hotels
- Gratuities
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Day to Day
Our journey begins with an overnight flight to Dublin.
Upon arrival in Dublin and meeting our guide, we’ll take a short panoramic drive to Dublin City Centre, enjoying an orientation tour followed by a walking tour and a visit to St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Tonight we’ll gather for a welcome dinner. D
Our tour of the charming Irish capital starts with a visit to Trinity College to see the Book of Kells, one of the most beautifully illuminated manuscripts in the world. We’ll continue the day with lunch in a local pub, a visit to the National Museum of Ireland, and a tasting tour at the Irish Whiskey Museum. We’ll be treated to a cultural dinner and entertainment tonight. BD
Today we will visit one of the world’s greatest gardens – Powerscourt Gardens. Located on the edge of the Wicklow Mountains, the Gardens stretch over 47 acres. Continuing through the Wicklow Mountains, we’ll stop at beautiful Glendalough and St. Kevin’s Church. Our day will end in Waterford where we’ll enjoy dinner together. BD
This morning we will tour Waterford, featuring a visit to the House of Waterford Crystal. Then it’s off to the famous Rock of Cashel, a fortified medieval abbey where tradition says St. Patrick baptized the King when he converted to Christianity. BD
Today we head to Ireland’s southwest coast and the craggy cliffs of the Dingle Peninsula. Our first stop is in New Ross to visit the Dunbrody Famine Ship, an authentic reproduction of an 1840s emigrant ship and an interpretation of the Irish famine emigrant experience. Next, we’ll visit the city of Cork and treat ourselves to lunch at the iconic Cork Market, with its array of local food options. We’ll enjoy dinner at our hotel before sleeping off a long day of travel. BD
Today we will spend the day touring Ireland’s romantic and gloriously green Dingle Peninsula. Our first stop is at Brandon Creek, where Saint Brandon the Navigator is said to have started his legendary journey in the 6th Century. Then it’s on to Blasket Centre, the fascinating heritage and cultural museum; followed by the Gallarus Oratory and the Fahan Beehive Huts before returning to our hotel to talk about our day over dinner. BD
Today, we travel north, with our first stop at St. Brigid’s Well – a sacred and holy well believed to have healing powers. Then it’s on to the Cliffs of Moher – this remarkable sight will leave you breathless, with some cliffs rising 800 feet from the ocean below. We’ll travel through the Burren National Park, to the Loughrea area, where we’ll stay for the night. BD
After breakfast we’ll drive to Clonmacnoise, an early Christian site on the River Shannon with the ruins of a cathedral, seven churches, three high crosses and the largest collection of Early Christian grave slabs in Western Europe. After lunch at the Tullamore Distillery, we’ll continue on to the Hill of Tara, and then return to Dublin for our final night in Ireland. BD
Our destination today is Wales! We’ll cross the Irish Sea by ferry, arriving in Holyhead. We’ll stop at Conwy Castle, then a visit to Llandudno Pier before checking into our beautiful hotel on the north Wales coast. B
Our destination this morning will be the highest peak in Wales! We’ll travel to the top of Mt Snowdon, on the Snowdon Mountain Railway, with stunning panoramic scenery! In the afternoon, we will visit the Trefriw Woolen Mills – in operation since 1825. BD
We leave Northern Wales behind us as we travel down the west coast to the walled, seaside town of Tenby. On our way, we’ll stop at the royal fortress-palace built on legends and bitter medieval conflict – Caernarfon Castle. BD
This morning we’ll experience the Pembrokeshire National Park, including a visit to St. David’s Cathedral. After lunch, we’ll enjoy a unique Lovespoon Workshop tour before returning to Tenby for some free time and dinner. BD
Today we leave Wales and head east to Salisbury, a medieval cathedral city in the southern English county of Wiltshire. En-route we’ll enjoy a stop at Bath and visit the Roman Baths – a well preserved site once used for public bathing. We’ll check into our hotel and enjoy some free time. BD
Our destination this morning is the prehistoric stone circle at Stonehenge and the Stonehenge Visitor Centre. Before returning to Salisbury, we’ll enjoy a stop at Avebury, a Neolithic henge monument containing three stone circles around the village of Avebury. BD
After breakfast, we’ll visit Old Sarum – the site of the earliest settlement of Salisbury in England. After some free time, we’ll visit the Salisbury Cathedral, and the Magna Carta. Later we’ll experience a traditional Evensong service before gathering for our Farewell dinner. BD
This morning we are taken to the airport for our flight home, our hearts and our minds full of the unforgettable memories we’ve made together. B
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