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Catholic Tour to Ireland |
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Pilgrimage |
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Day 1 - USA - IRELAND |
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Day 2 - AN IRISH WELCOME AND DUBLIN 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 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 characterized by colorful doors, Grafton Street and Trinity College which is the oldest university in Ireland founded in 1592 by Elizabeth I . Time permitting we visit the ancient library containing over twenty thousand manuscripts, among which is Book of Kells, an manuscript from the 9 th 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. |
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Day 3 - WICKLOW - GLENDALOUGH - TIPPERARY 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. 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 Tipperary for dinner and overnight. |
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Day 4 - CASHEL - CLARE CO. Today we are on to the “Rock of Cashel”, standing high in the middle of the “Golden Vale”, these religious buildings, dating from the 12 th 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. Then we head towards Clare County, in this region is our hotel for overnight and dinner. |
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Day 5 - CLARE CO. - CLIFFS OF MOHER - GALWAY
After good Irish breakfast we in County Clare leave for 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 colorful streets and many authentic pubs. Dinner and good night rest in Galway or region. |
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Day 6 - GALWAY 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. |
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Day 7 - KNOCK 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 21 st 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. After spending most of the day at the shrine leave towards the direction of Dublin. Overnight and dinner in the hotel along the way to Dublin. |
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Day 8 - THE ACIENT CITY OF KILKENNY In the morning group will leave for Dublin for visit to 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. |
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Day 9 - DUBLIN - USA
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