SPIRITUAL IRELAND (13 DAYS)
Our journey begins in the late 4th century when Christianity first came to Ireland. Discover how St. Patrick labored in his ministry to spread the word of God to the people of Ireland.
Visit the ancient Christian sites of Armagh, the center of Christianity during St Patrick’s life and St Patrick’s Church of Ireland built on the site where he founded his first church in 445 AD. Time for prayer and reflection in Knock- the world renowned site of visions, apparitions and miraculous cures. Walk the ancient ruins of the first Christian Church and monastery at Monasterboice one of the most famous religious sites in the country. Peruse the famous Old Library at Trinity College to view some of the great illuminated manuscripts, such as Ireland’s most illustrious “Book of Kells”, a hand written copy of the Bible.
Includes:
• Round trip airfare.
• Accommodations at First Class and European
Traditional hotels.
• Transfers, as per itinerary.
• Tour Escort throughout tour.
• Sightseeing as indicated in itinerary.
• Breakfast daily, Lunch and Dinners – as per itinerary.
• All service charges and local taxes.
Pricing varies with date of travel and group size. Contact LutherTours 1.844.777.1517 or info@luthertours.com for details.
Itineraries are custom-designed to meet the needs and desires for each individual group. Use this itinerary as is, or for inspiration to collborate with a LutherTours professional tour itineary planner to create a unique journey just for your group.
Itinerary:
DAY 1:
Depart USA on your transatlantic flight to Dublin, Ireland.
DAY 2:
Arrive Dublin. Along our route to Belfast we visit the ancient monastic site of Monasterboice. Welcome Dinner. Overnight in Belfast (D)
DAY 3:
Belfast City Tour, visit Down Cathedral and St Patrick Center. Overnight in Belfast. (B/D)
DAY 4:
Visit Titanic Belfast Center, Giants Causeway to Antrim. Overnight in Antrim. (B)
DAY 5:
Journey through picturesque Donegal to Sligo, Visit Drumcliffe Church and Visitors Center to learn about the poet W.B.Yeats. Option to visit local pottery factory. Overnight Castlebar (B/D)
DAY 6:
Today we visit Croagh Patrick Center and follow in the footsteps of Patrick up the mountainside. Overnight Castlebar. (B/D)
DAY 7:
Connemara Nat'l Park, visit Kilmore Abbey one of Irelands most photographed! This evening enjoy a medieval Irish banquet dinner in an authentic Irish castle. Overnight in Irish Castle. (B)
DAY 8:
Cliffs of Moher and the Burren region, relax aboard a ferry crossing the River Shannon to Killarney. Overnight in Killarney Manor House. (B/L)
DAY 9:
Driving the Ring of Kerry is one of Irelands most popular and scenic drives and a photographers delight! Visit the beautiful Muckross country house and gardens along the lake shore. Overnight Killarney Manor House
DAY 10:
Visit the Blarney Castle, a local woolen mill and the Jameson experience to tour one of the oldest distilleries, visit the harbor town of Cobh- the departure point for the immigration to the USA during the Great Hunger. Overnight in Waterford. (B)
DAY 11:
Visit the Waterford Crystal Factory to learn about the exquisite craftmanship of this fine crystal, stop in a quaint village for lunch in a traditional Irish pub, Overnight in Dublin. (B/L/D)
DAY 12:
Dublin sightseeing tour including a visit to St Patrick's Cathedral, Trinty College Library to view the Book of Kells, an evening of fun and entertainment with a traditional meal, song and dance! Overnight in Dublin. (B/D)
DAY 13:
End of tour. Coach transfer to Dublin airport for flight to USA (B)
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