Ireland Pilgrimage 10 Days

Day 1
Depart for Ireland

Depart today on board your overnight transatlantic flight to Dublin, arriving the following day in Ireland, the Emerald Isle. Meals served on flight.
Day 2
ARRIVE DUBLIN

We arrive in Dublin to meet your tour guide and driver. The panoramic city sightseeing tour includes all the highlights of Dublin city — O’Connell Street, Georgian Squares, Government Buildings, Dublin Castle, Christ Church and Saint Patrick’s Cathedrals, Phoenix Park, and Kilmainham Gaol (Jail). We celebrate our first pilgrimage Holy Mass at Saint Mary’s Pro Cathedral which was built between 1815 and 1825 on the site of a 12th-century Cistercian abbey. Transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight in Dublin.
Dublin
Dinner in Hotel
Day 3
DUBLIN

After breakfast, visit the historic Trinity College, Ireland’s oldest university. Explore its beautiful courtyards and view the world-famous Book of Kells, one of the finest illuminated manuscripts
of the medieval world. Continue to the magnificent Long Room Library, home to thousands of rare and historic volumes. Visit the Shrine of Saint Valentine to celebrate Holy Mass. In the afternoon, visit the Guinness Storehouse, where seven floors of interactive exhibits tell the story of Ireland’s most famous stout. Learn about the brewing process and enjoy panoramic views of Dublin from the Gravity Bar. Dinner and overnight in Dublin.
Dublin
Dinner in Hotel
Day 4
DUBLIN • WATERFORD • MOUNT • MELLERAY • COBH

Following breakfast, depart Dublin and travel to Waterford to visit the renowned Waterford Crystal Factory, where skilled artisans continue centuries of crystal-making tradition. We proceed to Mount Melleray Abbey, a peaceful Cistercian (Trappist) Monastery nestled in the countryside.
Celebrate Holy Mass and enjoy an opportunity to meet members of the monastic community over tea and freshly baked scones. Continue to the picturesque harbor town of Cobh. Dinner and overnight in Cobh.
Cobh
Dinner in Hotel
Day 5
COBH • BLARNEY • COBH

Today,we celebrate Holy Mass in Saint Colman’s Cathedral. Then we travel to Blarney Castle, one of Ireland’s most famous landmarks. Those who wish may kiss the legendary Blarney Stone and receive the traditional “gift of eloquence”. Enjoy time to explore the beautiful gardens and grounds surrounding the castle. This afternoon, enjoy free time at the famous Blarney Woolen Mills, ideal for shopping, local crafts, and Irish specialties before returning to Cobh. Dinner and overnight in Cobh.
Cobh
Dinner in Hotel
Day 6
COBH • HOLYCROSS • ROCK OF CASHEL • CLARE

This morning, visit the Cobh Heritage Centre, where the stories of Irish emigration and maritime history are brought vividly to life. Continue to Holycross Abbey, one of Ireland’s most important medieval religious sites, where we celebrate Holy Mass in a peaceful and prayerful setting. Later, visit the magnificent Rock of Cashel, one of Ireland’s most iconic historic and ecclesiastical monuments, dramatically situated above the surrounding countryside. Dinner and overnight in Clare.
Clare
Dinner in Hotel
Day 7
CLARE • CLIFFS OF MOHER • GALWAY

We visit the spectacular Cliffs of Moher, where towering cliffs rise dramatically above the Atlantic Ocean, offering some of Ireland’s most breathtaking views. Continue to Galway and enjoy a panoramic introduction to this colorful and lively city known for its rich culture and artistic heritage. We visit Galway Cathedral and celebrate Holy Mass within this impressive modern sanctuary overlooking the River Corrib.
Dinner and overnight in Galway.
Galway
Dinner in Hotel
Day 8
GALWAY • KNOCK • DUBLIN

We leave Galway and travel to Knock Shrine, Ireland’s most important Marian pilgrimage destination. Visit the Shrine and Museum, learn about the Apparition of 1879, and celebrate Holy Mass in this sacred place of prayer and devotion.
In the afternoon, we proceed to Dublin for dinner
and overnight.
Dublin
Dinner in Hotel
Day 9
DUBLIN

In honor of Pope Leo XIV and the Augustinian Order of friars, we celebrate Holy Mass at the Church of Saint Augustine and Saint John, commonly known as John’s Lane Church. It is considered the most beautiful Catholic church in Dublin. The afternoon is at leisure for personal exploration, shopping, or sightseeing. This evening, we enjoy a memorable farewell dinner at the Merry Ploughboys, featuring traditional Irish cuisine, music, song, and entertainment. Overnight in Dublin.
Dublin
Merry Ploughboys
Day 10
DEPART IRELAND

After breakfast, transfer to Dublin Airport for your return flight to USA, bringing home lasting memories of Ireland’s inspiring landscapes, rich heritage, and deep spiritual traditions.
What's Typically Included? (Pilgrim)
Accommodations at 4*-5* hotels (as per Leader request)
All tours and transfers in an air-conditioned deluxe motorcoach
Daily breakfast & dinner
Tips for hotel staff and restaurants
Admission tickets and private tours through all shrines, monasteries, abbeys, and historical sites on our itinerary
Whisper headsets
Local, English-speaking pilgrimage escort & guide for the entire duration of the pilgrimage
Daily Mass, confessions, and spiritual devotions led by the pilgrimage chaplain
A custom name badge, luggage tag, mao, hat and backpack for each pilgrim
Porterage
Taxes
Leader / Church benefits
Free pilgrimage package for the priest / chaplain (land only)
Additional free seat for every 15 paying pilgrims (policy-based)
Pre-departure information meeting support
Digital promotion kit: webpage + printed brochure 250 copies.
Dedicated operations support before and during the pilgrimage
What's Typically Excluded? (Pilgrim)
International airfare
Tips to local guide and driver
Travel insurance
Personal expenses (laundry, minibar, etc.)
Passport/visa fees (if applicable)
Single room supplement (if applicable)
Optional activities during free time
Ready to Bring This Pilgrimage to Your Community?
This itinerary may be fully adapted to your parish’s needs, preferred travel dates, spiritual focus, and budget. Our team will work closely with you to customize every detail.
