ITINERARY:
Day 1: Sunday, April 11th, 2027 | Dublin|Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Upon arrival at the Dublin Airport, you will be greeted by your driver/guide who will be with you throughout your
stay in Ireland. Our first stop will be St. Mary’s Cathedral in Dublin for Mass (depending on flight arrival times).
St. Mary’s is the historic, largest Catholic church in the city known for its prominent neoclassical architecture serving
as a spiritual center and a significant cultural landmark in the north inner city, recently elevated to official cathedral
status by Pope Leo XIV in late 2025. This afternoon we will visit Trinity College for the Book of Kells Experience.
Explore Trinity’s Old Library, view the world-famous Book of Kells and marvel at Gaia. Learn about the symbolism
and artistry of the 1,200-year-old manuscript and get a close up look at the current pages on display. Next enjoy
an extraordinary voyage through the Secret Life of the Collections, The Book of Kells 360 and the Long Room
Reimagined, three immersive digital exhibitions. After we will arrive at our hotel for the night at Hotel Riu Plaza
The Gresham Dublin. Dinner and the rest of the evening will be on your own.
Day 2: Monday, April 12th, 2027 | Dublin-Roscommon|Kilronan Castle
Enjoy a full Irish Breakfast at our hotel this morning. Today our we will make our way to St. Kevin’s Church for
Mass. A stunning Gothic Revival church (built 1869-1872) known for its beautiful architecture, vibrant community,
featuring impressive Victorian stenciling, a grand organ, stained glass, and a renowned choir for a deeply spiritual
and historically rich experience. Next, we will stop head to Clonmacnoise Monastic Site, a significant 6th century
monastic site on the River Shannon in Ireland founded by St. Ciaran that became a major center for religion,
learning, and craftsmanship, attracting European scholars and royalty. Its ruins feature a cathedral, two round
towers, nine churches, two prominent high crosses, and numerous carved grave slabs showcasing Ireland’s rich
Celtic art and history at a vital crossroads of ancient Irish routeways. After we will make our way to our
accommodation for the night at Kilronan Castle in Roscommon. Dinner is included and the rest of the evening
will be on your own.
Day 3: Tuesday, April 13th, 2027| Roscommon - Galway|Galway Hotel & Spa
Enjoy a full Irish Breakfast at our hotel this morning. Our first stop today will be Knock Shrine for mass followed
by a guided walking tour of the grounds. A major Catholic pilgrimage site centered on a silent apparition witnessed
by 15 people in 1879, featuring the Virgin Mary, St. Joseph, St. John the Evangelist, a lamb on an altar, and angels.
Known as Cnoc Mhuire it’s a place of prayer, healing and spiritual renewal attracting over a million visitors annually,
including visits from Pope John Paul II and Pope Francis and is recognized for miraculous cures. Later we will make
our way to visit the incredible Cliffs of Moher, enjoy breathtaking views of the cliffs which sit 700 feet above sea
level! Tonight, we will head to our accommodation for the next two nights at the Galmont Hotel & Spa. Dinner
is included on property and the rest of the night will be on your own.
Day 4: Wednesday, April 14th, 2027 | Galway|Galmont Hotel & Spa
Enjoy a full Irish Breakfast at our hotel this morning. Today we will visit Galway Cathedral for Mass, one of
Europe’s youngest stone cathedrals that was built on the site of the old city prison. Its design blends various styles
featuring Romanesque, Gothic, and Renaissance elements, with stunning mosaics, stained glass and statues inside.
After we will head to Kylemore Abbey for a self-guided tour, a stunning neo-Gothic castle in Connemara Ireland,
originally built as a home by Mitchell Henry, then transformed into a Benedictine abbey for nuns fleeing World War I
in 1920, known for its picturesque setting, historic Victorian Walled Garden, and serene lakeshore walks, offering a
blend of romantic history, spiritual retreat, and tourist attraction with its café and craft shop. Later we will return to
our hotel for the evening. Dinner and the rest of the evening will be on your own.
Day 5: Thursday, April 15th, 2027 |Galway - Killarneyl Dromhall Hotel
Enjoy a full Irish Breakfast this morning. Our first stop for today is St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Claddagh in
Galway for Mass. St. Mary’s is a beloved Dominican church with a long history known for its distinctive gothic
architecture, vibrant stained glass, and deep ties to the local fishing community. The current building dates mostly
from 1891, replacing earlier structures on the site, and features beautiful artwork including a prominent Our Lady of
Galway window, a Dominican Shrine, and a grotto. After Mass we will depart Galway and head to Killarney. Upon
arrival in Killarney, we will visit Muckross House, Gardens, & Traditional Farms. Get a glimpse into Victorian
gentry life at the 19th century Tudor-style mansion, its exquisite gardens and contrasting rural Irish life through
three working farms depicting 1930’s-40’s farming with restored farmhouses, animals, and traditional tools. Later
we will check into our accommodation for the next two nights at the Dromhall Hotel. Dinner is included on
property and the rest of the night will be on your own.
Day 6: Friday, April 16th, 2027 |Killarney|Dromhall Hotel
Enjoy a full Irish Breakfast this morning. This morning, we will travel to St. Mary’s Cathedral in Killarney for
Mass. St. Mary’s is a stunning Gothic Revival masterpiece designed by Augustus Pugin, serving as the principal
church for the Killarney Parish and a significant landmark with its spires and beautiful architecture. Next, a
delightful day takes us along the Kerry coast to the Dingle Peninsula, which offers magnificent coastal scenery.
Beyond Slea Head, we see the Blasket Islands, the last outpost of Europe. After we will return to the hotel for
the night and dinner and the rest of the evening are on your own.
Day 7: Saturday, April 17th, 2027 |Killarney - Cork - Dublin|Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Enjoy a full Irish Breakfast this morning. We’ll leave Killarney today with our first stop being The Cathedral of St.
Mary & St. Anne also known as the North Cathedral in Cork for Mass. It is a significant neo-Gothic revival building
with a distinctive tower built from sandstone, and featuring impressive interiors, historic records, and a rich history
of construction and renovation serving as a prominent landmark and place of worship. Next, we will enjoy a visit
to Blarney Castle and perhaps kiss the famed Blarney Stone. Leaving Blarney, we travel via Tipperary and Cashel,
where we pause for a photo-op at the historic Rock of Cashel, a spectacular group of medieval ruins on a
limestone outcrop, famous as the legendary seat of the Kings of Munster and associated with St. Patrick. We will
then continue to our hotel in Dublin for the night at Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin. Dinner is included on
property tonight and the rest of the evening will be on your own.
Day 8: Sunday, April 18th, 2027 |Dublin| -Flight Home
Enjoy a full Irish breakfast before we depart and travel to Dublin Airport for our return flight home.
Day 1: Sunday, April 11th, 2027 | Dublin|Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Upon arrival at the Dublin Airport, you will be greeted by your driver/guide who will be with you throughout your
stay in Ireland. Our first stop will be St. Mary’s Cathedral in Dublin for Mass (depending on flight arrival times).
St. Mary’s is the historic, largest Catholic church in the city known for its prominent neoclassical architecture serving
as a spiritual center and a significant cultural landmark in the north inner city, recently elevated to official cathedral
status by Pope Leo XIV in late 2025. This afternoon we will visit Trinity College for the Book of Kells Experience.
Explore Trinity’s Old Library, view the world-famous Book of Kells and marvel at Gaia. Learn about the symbolism
and artistry of the 1,200-year-old manuscript and get a close up look at the current pages on display. Next enjoy
an extraordinary voyage through the Secret Life of the Collections, The Book of Kells 360 and the Long Room
Reimagined, three immersive digital exhibitions. After we will arrive at our hotel for the night at Hotel Riu Plaza
The Gresham Dublin. Dinner and the rest of the evening will be on your own.
Day 2: Monday, April 12th, 2027 | Dublin-Roscommon|Kilronan Castle
Enjoy a full Irish Breakfast at our hotel this morning. Today our we will make our way to St. Kevin’s Church for
Mass. A stunning Gothic Revival church (built 1869-1872) known for its beautiful architecture, vibrant community,
featuring impressive Victorian stenciling, a grand organ, stained glass, and a renowned choir for a deeply spiritual
and historically rich experience. Next, we will stop head to Clonmacnoise Monastic Site, a significant 6th century
monastic site on the River Shannon in Ireland founded by St. Ciaran that became a major center for religion,
learning, and craftsmanship, attracting European scholars and royalty. Its ruins feature a cathedral, two round
towers, nine churches, two prominent high crosses, and numerous carved grave slabs showcasing Ireland’s rich
Celtic art and history at a vital crossroads of ancient Irish routeways. After we will make our way to our
accommodation for the night at Kilronan Castle in Roscommon. Dinner is included and the rest of the evening
will be on your own.
Day 3: Tuesday, April 13th, 2027| Roscommon - Galway|Galway Hotel & Spa
Enjoy a full Irish Breakfast at our hotel this morning. Our first stop today will be Knock Shrine for mass followed
by a guided walking tour of the grounds. A major Catholic pilgrimage site centered on a silent apparition witnessed
by 15 people in 1879, featuring the Virgin Mary, St. Joseph, St. John the Evangelist, a lamb on an altar, and angels.
Known as Cnoc Mhuire it’s a place of prayer, healing and spiritual renewal attracting over a million visitors annually,
including visits from Pope John Paul II and Pope Francis and is recognized for miraculous cures. Later we will make
our way to visit the incredible Cliffs of Moher, enjoy breathtaking views of the cliffs which sit 700 feet above sea
level! Tonight, we will head to our accommodation for the next two nights at the Galmont Hotel & Spa. Dinner
is included on property and the rest of the night will be on your own.
Day 4: Wednesday, April 14th, 2027 | Galway|Galmont Hotel & Spa
Enjoy a full Irish Breakfast at our hotel this morning. Today we will visit Galway Cathedral for Mass, one of
Europe’s youngest stone cathedrals that was built on the site of the old city prison. Its design blends various styles
featuring Romanesque, Gothic, and Renaissance elements, with stunning mosaics, stained glass and statues inside.
After we will head to Kylemore Abbey for a self-guided tour, a stunning neo-Gothic castle in Connemara Ireland,
originally built as a home by Mitchell Henry, then transformed into a Benedictine abbey for nuns fleeing World War I
in 1920, known for its picturesque setting, historic Victorian Walled Garden, and serene lakeshore walks, offering a
blend of romantic history, spiritual retreat, and tourist attraction with its café and craft shop. Later we will return to
our hotel for the evening. Dinner and the rest of the evening will be on your own.
Day 5: Thursday, April 15th, 2027 |Galway - Killarneyl Dromhall Hotel
Enjoy a full Irish Breakfast this morning. Our first stop for today is St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Claddagh in
Galway for Mass. St. Mary’s is a beloved Dominican church with a long history known for its distinctive gothic
architecture, vibrant stained glass, and deep ties to the local fishing community. The current building dates mostly
from 1891, replacing earlier structures on the site, and features beautiful artwork including a prominent Our Lady of
Galway window, a Dominican Shrine, and a grotto. After Mass we will depart Galway and head to Killarney. Upon
arrival in Killarney, we will visit Muckross House, Gardens, & Traditional Farms. Get a glimpse into Victorian
gentry life at the 19th century Tudor-style mansion, its exquisite gardens and contrasting rural Irish life through
three working farms depicting 1930’s-40’s farming with restored farmhouses, animals, and traditional tools. Later
we will check into our accommodation for the next two nights at the Dromhall Hotel. Dinner is included on
property and the rest of the night will be on your own.
Day 6: Friday, April 16th, 2027 |Killarney|Dromhall Hotel
Enjoy a full Irish Breakfast this morning. This morning, we will travel to St. Mary’s Cathedral in Killarney for
Mass. St. Mary’s is a stunning Gothic Revival masterpiece designed by Augustus Pugin, serving as the principal
church for the Killarney Parish and a significant landmark with its spires and beautiful architecture. Next, a
delightful day takes us along the Kerry coast to the Dingle Peninsula, which offers magnificent coastal scenery.
Beyond Slea Head, we see the Blasket Islands, the last outpost of Europe. After we will return to the hotel for
the night and dinner and the rest of the evening are on your own.
Day 7: Saturday, April 17th, 2027 |Killarney - Cork - Dublin|Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Enjoy a full Irish Breakfast this morning. We’ll leave Killarney today with our first stop being The Cathedral of St.
Mary & St. Anne also known as the North Cathedral in Cork for Mass. It is a significant neo-Gothic revival building
with a distinctive tower built from sandstone, and featuring impressive interiors, historic records, and a rich history
of construction and renovation serving as a prominent landmark and place of worship. Next, we will enjoy a visit
to Blarney Castle and perhaps kiss the famed Blarney Stone. Leaving Blarney, we travel via Tipperary and Cashel,
where we pause for a photo-op at the historic Rock of Cashel, a spectacular group of medieval ruins on a
limestone outcrop, famous as the legendary seat of the Kings of Munster and associated with St. Patrick. We will
then continue to our hotel in Dublin for the night at Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin. Dinner is included on
property tonight and the rest of the evening will be on your own.
Day 8: Sunday, April 18th, 2027 |Dublin| -Flight Home
Enjoy a full Irish breakfast before we depart and travel to Dublin Airport for our return flight home.
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