Day 1
International flight to Ireland and next day early arrival to Dublin.

Day 2 
At Dublin airport we meet our Irish tour guide. He will help us discover this beautiful, picturesque and charming city. We will have a panoramic city tour on both sides of the River Liffey, where we pass by General Post Office on the city's main thoroughfare, O'Connell Street, Custom House, and the Phoenix Park, the largest city park in Europe.

On the other side of the river are Georgian squares characterised by colourful doors, Grafton Street and Trinity College which is the oldest university in Ireland founded in 1592 by Elizabeth 1st. Time permitting we visit the ancient library containing over twenty thousand manuscripts, among which is Book of Kells, an manuscript from the 9th century written by the monks at St. Colombo's monastery on the island of Iona.

Today we will also visit St. Patrick's Anglican Cathedral, built in 1213. This Gothic Cathedral has a splendid interior, with some beautiful tombs monuments, the ornate stained glass windows can be found in the Chancel. Late in the afternoon is our transfer to hotel for dinner and night rest.

Day 3
Today we will travel through the beautiful mountains of Wicklow, called the 'Garden of Ireland' to reach Medieval Kilkenny and magnificent view of the Sugar Loaf mountain. Morning visit to Glendalough, an ancient monastic city, established in the 6th century by St. Kevin, in the heart of "the valley of the two lakes" (Gleann da Loch). It was a very important centre of learning as well as a pilgrimage destination.
There are many legends concerning St. Kevin and he is often compared to St. Francis of Assisi. The Interpretative Centre traces the history of its community through an exhibition and an audio-visual, which relates to the Golden Age of early Christian Ireland. Then we'll be taken on a guided tour of the site, which includes a Round Tower, the ruins of the Cathedral, and "St. Kevin's Kitchen" surrounded by an old cemetery. This route continues to Baltinglass where the ruins of a Cistercian Abbey are found.
We will then pass by Castledermot, where we set eyes upon the remnants of a Franciscan Abbey, before arriving in Co Tipperary for dinner and overnight.

Day 4
Today we are on to the "Rock of Cashel", standing high in the middle of the "Golden Vale", these religious buildings, dating from the 12th century, form the most spectacular medieval set in Ireland. The Cathedral, the Round Tower and Cormac Chapel, which is the first Irish Romanesque church, testify the importance of the site.

This place used to be the seat of the High Kings of Munster, so once more we find here the two traditions and cultures meeting with one another where story of St. Patrick's Cross will tell us more…! On our schedule today is visit to the Waterford Crystal factory. Then we head towards Cork, going through a large valley 'the Golden Vale'.

In Kerry or region is our hotel for overnight and dinner.

Day 5
The Dingle Peninsula is the most northern of the Kerry peninsulas. From town Inch, where David Lean was shooting movie "Ryan's daughter", and the last part of country where Gaelic language is spoken, we continue along the Eagle Mount and the cliffs of Slea Head. In Early Christian Ireland monks were looking for isolated places, Gallarus Oratory is one of those.

It is dating from the 9th century, and excellently preserved testify very good construction quality. Oratory used to be place of prayer for monks. Our next stop is Kilmalkedar Church, built in 12th century, once part of a complex of religious buildings, Romanesque style.

Overnight with dinner is in Kerry or region.

Day 6 
After good Irish breakfast we will be going north through Listowel and embark on the ferry at Killimer to cross the Shannon estuary. Once in County Clare, beautiful landscapes, after Lahinch, a Victorian seaside resort, we visit the Cliffs of Moher. The coastal rode with Galway's intensely blue bay on one side and natural rocky landscape on the other side. Our next stop and visit is to Corcomroe Abbey that is another Cistercian Abbey in ruins.
It lies in its own valley and Donal Mor O'Brien founded it in the late 12th century. In the abbey one can find fine Romanesque carvings. From here we go on to Galway, it has kept its medieval charm with its colourful streets and many authentic pubs.
Dinner and good night rest in Galway or region.

Day 7
Today we are on a Corrib Cruise on Corrib Lake, which is the largest in Republic of Ireland.

It is going to be best way to see Galway and its surroundings. On our route today is visit to Clonmacnoise, which is Ireland's most important monastic site, which is overlooking the River Shannon. The site was founded by St. Ciaran in the 6th century and consists of a walled field containing numerous early churches, high crosses, round towers and graves.

Overnight and dinner is in Galway.

Day 8
Today on our Christian path is visit to Knock and the shrine situated in the plains of East Mayo. It is one of the worlds leading Marian shrines. On 21st August 1879, at about 8 o'clock, fifteen people; women, men and children, witnessed an Apparition. We will visit the Basilica, the largest church in Ireland. Knock is a very popular pilgrimage destination, and in 1979 Pope John Paul II visited this holy place.

Travel through Sligo, made famous by the renowned Irish poet W.B. Yeats. Visit Carrowmore cemetery, not far from the mountain called Ben Bulben. It is a cemetery aged around 6 000 years. Fascinating landscape, history, burial technique, and legends.

Overnight and dinner in Sligo or region.

Day 9
In the morning after good breakfast we will depart Donegal for Mayo via Derry where is our first stop for city tour. We enjoy a visit to the modern O'Doherty's Tower in Derry houses the excellent Tower Museum, which tells the story of the town from the days of St Columcille to the present. Here will be chance for some free time to complete a walking tour of Derry City and discover it on our own.

Following this, visit the North's number one attraction, the Giants Causeway, the hexagonal basalt columns are impressive.

Overnight and dinner is in Belfast or region.

Day 10
Today we will enjoy beautiful scenery travelling through the Mourne Mountains. Downpatrick is our target, we will pass Newry. Downpatrick is believed to be the burial site of not only St. Patrick but also of St. Brigit and St. Colmcille.

It was in Saul, only a few miles from Downpatrick, that St. Patrick established his first church and from here he developed Ireland to become the 'Island of Saints and Scholars'. It was John de Courcy, a Norman conqueror, recognised the importance of the site after the discovery of the Saints relics in 1183. He was the one who started Down Cathedral, which incorporates parts of the 13th century version. Nearby visit Struell Wells, the final pilgrimage site. Situated two kilometres from Downpatrick, we can enjoy a walk if weather and time allow it! Once known throughout Europe, these wells are said, to have been blessed by St. Patrick.

Overnight and dinner is in Dublin or surroundings.

Day 11

Today we are in Dublin and will visit the National Museum, situated in the heart of the city, its collection of golden prehistoric jewellery is without a doubt the most beautiful in Europe. You will be particularly interested in the Celtic finery as well as numerous early Christian ornaments and relics of great beauty. In the afternoon there will be some free time.

Our last dinner in Ireland is at Abbey Tavern located in the fishing village of Howth, where we will enjoy Irish singers and musicians in an authentic Irish atmosphere.

Overnight is in Dublin or region.

Day 12
After breakfast we depart from Dublin International airport, flight back home to US.

RATES AUGUST 2007

Departure from Minneapolis - $ 3349.00
Departure from New York - $ 3245.00
Single room add on - $ 390.00

RATES JUNE 2008

Departure from Minneapolis -$ 3359.00
Departure from New York -$ 3249.00
Single room add on - $ 390.00

RATES JULY 2008

Departure from Minneapolis -$ 3449.00
Departure from New York - $ 3329.00
Single room add on - $ 390.00

RATES AUGUST 2008

Departure from Minneapolis - $ 3449.00
Departure from New York -$ 3339.00
Single room add on - $ 390.00

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INCLUDES

• round trip air fares USA - Dublin, Dublin - USA
• accommodations in double rooms
• superior tourist hotels
• escort throughout the tour
• local English speaking guide in Derry city tour
• full Irish breakfast and dinner daily
• last day dinner and entertainment in Irish tavern
• entrance fees according the itinerary
• high class A/C tourist bus
• Shannon Car Ferry from Tarbert to Killimer
• daily Holy Mass possible
• porterage of one piece of luggage in/out hotels

NOT INCLUDED

• airport tax of about $ 260,00 - SUBJECT TO CHANGE
• tips for guides and drivers
• items of a personal nature
• travel insurance available upon request to JeriCo Christian Journeys

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