Pilgrimage to Ireland with Father Francis Pizzarelli, SMM

Overview

Father Francis is no stranger to the Emerald Isle! He has customized a Tour to show you all the sites that have shaped, and inspired, him. From the laughter in the Pubs, the intriguing history of the “North”, to the captivating landscapes and cliff points of the “West”, and the daily Masses that he will celebrate throughout. Rest assured, you will unpack this trip for the rest of your life!

Inclusions and Upgrades

Inclusions:

  • Hotel Accommodations: Five Star or Four Star Hotels
  • Breakfast daily / Six (6) Dinners
  • Tea and Coffee with Breakfast and Dinners
  • Day Touring / All Admission Fees
  • Daily Transfers on a modern Coach Bus
  • Driver / Guide throughout
  • Private Masses each morning led by Fr. Francis
  • Porterage of one (1) Bag per person
  • Tips to Hotel / Restaurant Staff and Porters
  • Special LT Travel Package

Upgrades:

  • Group Airfare from New York (JFK)
  • Private Room (for Solo Travelers)
  • Add an Overnight in Dublin (before/after the trip)

Depart for Dublin Airport

*If you have selected “Without Airfare”, and booking your own Flights, just be sure to arrive into Dublin Airport on or prior to 11:00 AM. 

Arrive in Dublin – meet Guide in Arrival’s Hall.

Transfer to Belfast for Private Mass.

Take the famous “Black Cab” Tours of Belfast to learn the history and the painted murals.

Followed by a tour of the Titanic Museum.

Transfer to Hotel for check-in, followed by Welcome Dinner.

Overnight.

Visit and Tour both Downpatrick (taking in the legacy and local history of Saint Patrick – Down Cathedral – The Saint Patrick Centre – St. Patrick’s gravesite – and see a few filming locations of the famous show “Game of Thrones”) and then Saul (where St. Patrick established his first Church).

Evening dinner at a local restaurant.

Transfer to Giant’s Causeway for a Tour to see the 40,000 massive black basalt columns. While naturally made – it inspired legends of giants striding over the sea to Scotland.

Continue to Dunluce Castle for a Tour – it is deemed the most picturesque and romantic of the Irish Castles.

Return to the Hotel for dinner.

Check-Out and depart for Donegal.

Tour Donegal Castle.

Check-in to your Hotel, followed by free time to shop in the Square.

*Dinner on your own this Evening. There are several options in the Square that are walking distance. Your Guide can also offer suggestions.

Make your way to Sliabh Liag (pronounced Sleeve League) to tour the highest sea cliffs in Europe.

Tour the Sliabh Liag Distillery, followed by a Tasting.

Return to Donegal Town.

*Dinner will be on your own. There are several options within Donegal Square to choose from.

Check-out and depart for Galway.

Along the way, we will stop at Ireland’s famous International Eucharistic and Marian Shrine: Our Lady of Knock. In addition to the Tour, we will celebrate Mass here.

Arrival in Galway for check-in, followed by Dinner.

Enjoy a Day Tour of Galway and Galway Cathedral.

You will have the remainder of the day free to spend at your own leisure. We recommend taking in some of the local shopping or pubs.

Personal Recommendation:

Take the Ferry to the famous Aran Islands. Made up of three islands – Inishmore, Inishmaan, and Inisheer. There you will get to enjoy the rugged landscapes, the rich Irish speaking culture, and have the opportunity to purchase the Aran jumpers / sweaters. 

Gather for dinner in the evening.

Check-out and depart for Dublin.

Stop at Clonmacnoise for a tour of this famous 6th century Monastery.

Take a tour of St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

Day Tour of Dublin.

Check-in to your Hotel, followed by Dinner.

Depart for Dublin Airport in the morning.

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