IRELAND w/ optional SCOTLAND Pilgrimage
Itinerary
Day 1
Jul 18, 2027
Shannon Airport
Travel from the US on your transatlantic flight to Ireland.
Day 2
Jul 19, 2027
Shannon Airport
Arrival into Shannon Airport, meet your English-speaking guide for the tour, and head to your transfer, where the journey begins with a warm welcome and a scenic drive westwards through Ireland’s gentle countryside towards Knock. On arrival, there is time to settle in and take in the peaceful surroundings of one of Ireland’s most revered pilgrimage sites. Continue to your hotel and check-in. Evening Mass at Knock Shrine. Dinner and overnight in Knock.
Day 3
Jul 20, 2027
Knock Shrine
Knock Shrine - A Day of Reflection After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a full day to experience the quiet spirituality of Knock Shrine, a place that invites stillness and personal connection. The day is centred around Mass, with ample time to explore the shrine grounds, light candles, and pause in reflection within its chapels and peaceful outdoor spaces. Dinner and overnight in Knock.
Day 4
Jul 21, 2027
Knock Shrine
Knock Shrine – Continuing the Journey After breakfast at the hotel a second day in Knock allows for a deeper sense of immersion.Returning to Mass, the experience becomes familiar and more personal, with time to revisit spaces within the shrine or simply sit in quiet reflection. The stillness of Knock becomes part of the journey itself, offering a rare pause before continuing west. Dinner and overnight in Knock.
Day 5
Jul 22, 2027
Westport
Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. Meet your driver for the rest of the tour. Leaving Knock, the route leads towards Westport, one of Ireland’s most charming heritage towns, known for its colourful streets and easy-going atmosphere. On arrival, time is taken to settle in and enjoy the change of pace. The day includes Mass in Westport, maintaining the daily spiritual rhythm of the pilgrimage. An optional walking Tour through Westport offers a light and enjoyable introduction to the town, revealing its character and hidden corners. Dinner an dovernight in Westport.
Day 6
Jul 23, 2027
Croagh Patrick
Today, after the breakfast at the hotel, expect one of the most powerful moments of the journey, Croagh Patrick, Ireland’s sacred mountain.A short drive leads to the base, where pilgrims have the flexibility to opt from: • A full climb of the mountain (4 to 6 hours roundtrip) • A partial climb at a gentler pace • Time spent in prayer at the base The path itself becomes part of the reflection, with each step accompanied by silence, intention, and extraordinary views over Clew Bay, offering a truly spectacular vantage point. After the descent, return to Westport for rest and recovery. The day concludes with Mass in Westport, Dinner and overnight in Westport.
Day 7
Jul 24, 2027
Clonmacnoise Monastic Site
Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. A more leisurely start to the morning reflects the previous day’s efforts before continuing eastwards. En route, a stop is made at Clonmacnoise, a beautifully preserved monastic site set along the River Shannon. This evocative location, rich in history, offers a unique setting for Mass among ancient ruins and weathered stone crosses. Dinner and overnight in Dublin.
Day 8
Jul 25, 2027
Dublin
The day begins with breakfast at the hotel, followed by Mass at St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, in the heart of Dublin. This is followed by a visit to Whitefriar Street Carmelite Church, home to the relics of St Valentine. The day begins with breakfast at the hotel, followed by Mass at St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, a central and elegant place of worship in the heart of Dublin. The remainder of the day, enjoy Dublin at an easy pace, balancing spiritual visits with the city’s vibrant character. Dinner and overnight in Dublin.
Day 9
Jul 26, 2027
Glendalough
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. A journey south into the Wicklow Mountains leads to Glendalough, one of Ireland’s most striking monastic landscapes. Set within a glacial valley, this experiential venue combines raw natural beauty with deep spiritual history. Surrounded by lakes and woodland, Mass in Glendalough. Return to Dublin in the afternoon for dinner and overnight.
Day 10
Jul 27, 2027
Dublin Airport
After breakfast and check-out form the hotel, your driver will bring you to Dublin Airport for your flight back to US or OPTIONAL: Edinburgh, Scotland. Once you arrive in Edinburgh, meet your local guide for a panoramic tour of the city centre on route to hotel. Check in to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnigh in Edinburgh.
Day 11
Jul 28, 2027
Edinburgh
OPTIONAL: SCOTLAND Breakfast at hotel.This morning, meet your walking guide to discover the historic heart of Edinburgh. Wander through the atmospheric Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with cobbled streets, hidden alleyways, and centuries of history. The highlight of the visit is the iconic Edinburgh Castle, dramatically perched atop an ancient volcanic rock. Home to the Scottish Crown Jewels and rich royal history, the castle offers spectacular views across the city and a fascinating insight into Scotland’s past.Lunch at leisure. We will visit St Mary's Catholic Cathedral, the principal Roman Catholic cathedral in Edinburgh and the seat of the Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh. This beautiful Gothic Revival cathedral, designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott, is renowned for its striking architecture, stained-glass windows, and peaceful atmosphere. Dinner and overnight in Edinburgh.
Day 12
Jul 29, 2027
St Andrews
OPTIONAL: SCOTLAND After breakfast, we will depart for the historic town of St Andrews, renowned worldwide as the home of golf and one of Scotland’s most important religious and academic centres. Upon arrival, we will visit the impressive ruins of St Andrews Castle, which played a significant role during the Scottish Reformation and offers fascinating insight into Scotland’s turbulent religious history. We will then continue to St Andrews Cathedral, once the largest church in Scotland and the ecclesiastical heart of the medieval Scottish Church. Following free time for lunch and personal exploration, we will travel to Carfin Grotto, one of Scotland’s most important Catholic pilgrimage sites. Upon arrival, there will be time to explore the grounds and participate in religious activities before continuing to our accommodation for the night. Dinner at leisure. Overnight in Glasgow.
Day 13
Jul 30, 2027
Glasgow Airport
Travel to Glasgow airport for your return flight to the US.
Trip Route & Destinations
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What's Included
✓ Included
- ✓Daily Mass
- ✓First-class hotels (double occupancy)
- ✓Breakfast & Dinner daily
- ✓Deluxe Motorcoach
- ✓Professional guides and driver
- ✓Entrance fees to all sites listed on itinerary
✗ Not Included
- ✗Tips to tour guides & driver ($160 Ireland/$190 Ireland + Scotland)
- ✗Lunch, drinks & personal extras
- ✗Dinners not included (for Scotland Option)
○ Optional
- ○Roundtrip Flights
- ○Travel Insurance
- ○Single-Room Supplement (TBD)
Your Tour Team
Fr. Edgar Madarang
Spiritual Chaplain
* Price per person based on double occupancy
Payment Terms
- •$300 non-refundable deposit required at registration
- •Balance due 60 days before departure
- •Bookings within 60 days require full payment
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