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An Irish Pilgrimage This tour has as its focus the sites in Ireland connected with early Celtic Christianity, and with the even earlier tradition represented by Tara. We will follow in the path of some of Ireland's great saints, such as Brendan, Patrick and Columba. Along the way, we take in the breathtaking scenery of the Dingle Peninsula, and explore the many layers of Dublin's history.
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Day 1 DEPARTURE
Depart USA for Ireland
Day 2 ARRIVE SHANNON - KILLARNEY (2 nights)
Picturesque village of Adare, Ruins of Ardfert Monastery, founded by Saint Brendan
Day 3 THE DINGLE PENINSULA
Scenic drive, Gallarus Oratory, Kilmalkedar Church
Day 4 KILLARNEY - BLARNEY CASTLE - CASHEL (2 nights)
Muckross House outside Killarney, Blarney Castle
Day 5 CASHEL
Rock of Cashel complex
Day 6 CASHEL - CLONFERT - CLONMACNOIS - DUBLIN (5 nights)
Clonfert Cathedral, Clonmacnois monastic complex
Day 7 DUBLIN
Trinity College, Book of Kells, St. Patrick's Cathedral
DAY 8 DAY TRIP TO GLENDALOUGH
Ruins, Visitors' Centre
DAY 9 DAY TRIP TO TARA AND KELLS
Archeological Site, Monastic Complex
DAY 10 DUBLIN
National Museum, Free afternoon in Dublin
DAY 11 DEPARTURE FROM DUBLIN
Transfer to airport for flight back to the USA
This is a suggested itinerary to provoke discussion. Please ask us to make any amendments that you wish so that we may offer you a tour that fits your group's needs exactly..