PILGRIMAGE TO IRELAND AND NORTHERN IRELAND

FLIGHT FROM OTHER CITIES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Prices include everything, except lunches and insurance, based on double occupancy in 4* hotel accommodations
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Itinerary

Aug 26 Day 1 Board your overnight flight to Dublin.

Aug 27 Day 2 Upon arrival, a panoramic tour shows us Dublin. We will visit the Most Holy Trinity Cathedral and St Mary’s Pro Cathedral. Mass. Dinner and overnight in Dublin.

Aug 28 Day 3 Today we walk directly in the footsteps of St. Patrick. We journey to Armagh, where St. Patrick established his principal see. Mass. We then travel to Downpatrick, where the saint is buried according to ancient tradition. Dinner and overnight in the Dublin area.

Aug 29 Day 4 We travel through the “Garden of Ireland,” County Wicklow, to the secluded Glendalough (Valley of the Two Lakes). Here, we enter the 6th-century monastic city founded by St. Kevin, a site of pilgrimage for over 1,400 years. Our guided tour among the ruins of the cathedral, round tower, and St. Kevin’s Church. Mass. We continue to Tipperary for dinner and overnight.

Aug 30 Day 5 We begin at the Rock of Cashel, a formidable symbol of faith and power. Once the seat of the Kings of Munster, it was given to the Church. We will explore the majestic ruins, including the 12th-century Cormac’s Chapel. Mass. Later, we visit Blarney Castle and its gardens for a lighter interlude. We arrive in Killarney for dinner and overnight.

Aug 31 Day 6 Today we explore the breathtaking Dingle Peninsula, where faith clung to the very edge of the Atlantic. We visit the remarkably preserved Gallarus Oratory, a stone prayer chapel built by early Christians in the 8th century. We see the Kilmalkedar Church, with its ancient alphabet stone and Ogham inscriptions, a testament to the fusion of Irish culture and the Gospel. Mass. Return to Killarney for dinner and overnight.

Sep 1 Day 7 We cross the Shannon River by ferry to County Clare. Here, we encounter the majestic Cliffs of Moher, which lift our hearts to God in awe of His creation. We then travel to Galway. Upon arrival, we can visit the Collegiate Church of St. Nicholas, a medieval church where, it is said, Christopher Columbus once prayed. Mass. Dinner and overnight in Galway.

Sep 2 Day 8 We enjoy a peaceful cruise on Lough Corrib, appreciating the natural beauty that inspired so many saints. Our pilgrimage then takes us to one of Ireland’s most important monastic sites: Clonmacnoise. Founded by St. Ciarán in the 6th century, this sprawling riverside monastery was a renowned center of learning, art, and faith for centuries. Mass. We return to Galway for dinner and overnight.

Sep 3 Day 9 We journey to the Knock Shrine, one of the world’s major Marian pilgrimage sites. On this hallowed ground in 1879, Our Lady, St. Joseph, St. John the Evangelist, and the Lamb on the Altar appeared in a silent apparition rich with Eucharistic symbolism. We will celebrate Mass in the Basilica, have time for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and walk the prayerful Stations of the Cross. This day is dedicated to quiet prayer, devotion, and reflection on the Blessed Mother’s message. Dinner and overnight in Knock.

Sep 4 Day 10 We depart Knock for Dublin and visit the National Museum of Ireland to see the “Tara” Brooch and “Ardagh” Chalice—stunning examples of early Christian Irish metalwork that reflect a profound faith expressed through art. Mass. Dinner and overnight in Dublin.

Sep 5 Day 11 After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight home.

TOUR COST $4,390.00 INCLUDES:
– Hotel accommodation first class or superior tourist class based on double occupancy
– 2 meals daily breakfast and dinner.
– All sightseeing as per itinerary with English speaking guide
– All taxes and tips

NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR:
– Air transportation
– Single supplement $1,100.00
– Meals not specified, insurance, documentation.
– Drinks at dinners

HOW TO BOOK:
A non refundable deposit of $300.00 per person is required at time of booking. Insurance with premium(if desired) must be purchased at the time of booking.

BALANCE OF PAYMENT
Balance due is payable 105 days prior to departure
For late bookings /within 105 days/ full payment is due immediately.

CANCELLATION:
If cancellation is necessary, please advise QS Travel & Tours immediately in writing. Cancellation charges are as follows:
105 days before departure ……………………………………………….$300.00 per person
Between 105 and 46 days before departure …………………….. 50% of the total cost
45 days or less ……………………………………………………………… 100% of the total cost

IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING:
A $25 administration charge will be applied for changes you make to your booking outside the 90 days to departure period. Please note name changes are not allowed and such will be treated as cancellations.

IF QS TRAVEL & TOURS CHANGES YOUR BOOKING:
QS Travel & Tours will advise you of any change we feel significantly alters the holiday which you have purchased from us. Occasionally, changes might occur close to departure time. In such cases, you will be notified as early as possible. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the local tour operator may have to make last minute changes in hotel or schedule. In case the standard of the accommodation is changed, QS Travel & Tours will offer the choice of a full and immediate refund or comparable alternate travel services acceptable to you.

UNUSED SERVICES:
No refund or adjustment can be made for any portion of holiday not used.

GOOD VALUE AND EXPECTATIONS:
The Ministry of Consumer Relations requires that Ontarians traveling abroad be advised that they may encounter different living standards and practices than those at home.

FLIGHT CONNECTIONS:
In the event of a change in our flight times, with or without notice, we cannot accept responsibility for any special connecting fares which you might purchase and which cannot be changed without penalty.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION:
A valid Canadian passport is required for all visits outside of Canada. It is the sole responsibility of the passenger to ensure proper and valid documentation. Failure to provide valid documentation may result in denied boarding of the aircraft and cancellation of your flight arrangements without refund. If you are holding a passport other than Canadian, please contact QS Travel & Tours to determine whether or not a visa is required for entry into the country you will be visiting.

BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
One piece of luggage of 23kg per person plus a carry-on-bag /weighting not more than 5 kg/

FLIGHT TIMES
All flight times are subject to change with or without prior notice to the passengers or his/her agent. QS Travel & Tours does not accept liability for missed connection or any expenses resulting from an off-schedule, rescheduled or late flight operations.

PRICES
Prices in this brochure are given in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated. Prices are correct at the time of going to press. In the event of any change beyond QS Travel & Tours control, including but not limited to increase in the price of fuel, currency fluctuations affecting our costs, or increases in government taxes or levies. QS Travel & Tours reserves the right to surcharge the passenger/s up to 7% of a tour cost.

LIABILITY
QS Travel & Tours Inc. is a tour operator and has made the advertised holiday arrangements with the airline/s/, hotel/s/, cruiseship/s/, other operator/s/ and other. Each of these organizations has its own specific terms and conditions for doing business and you will be bound by them. QS Travel & Tours accepts no responsibility for /A/ the acts or omissions of any party/ies/ other than QS Travel & Tours employees./B/failure by the passenger to be properly documented; /C/ failure by the passenger to comply with departure or joining or baggage requirements;/D/ aircraft delays, government actions, priests change their commitments as spiritual directors, etc, act/s/ of God or any factor beyond our direct control; /E/ cancellation or delay to any tour or holiday or change to the itinerary; /F/ expenses resulting from lost or damaged baggage. QS Travel & Tours accepts no responsibility for additional expenses due to delays or changes in air, rail, road, sea or other service, quarantine, sickness, war, weather or other causes All such expenses will have to be borne by the passengers. QS Travel & Tours reserves the right to refuse any person as a member of these tours at its sole discretion. QS Travel & Tours reserves the right to cancel any or all departure/s/ with or without prior notice and QS Travel & Tours sole responsibility shall be to refund all monies paid for such cancelled departures. The laws and courts which govern this contract are those of the Province of Ontario.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
When you book you QS Travel & Tours, an agreement is made between you and QS Travel & Tours and others who will provide services. Please read carefully the information on this page for it sets out the conditions governing the provision of these holidays.

TRAVEL INSURANCE 
Please contact our agents for insurance quote.
Insurance rates subject to change any time.
Once purchased insurance premiums are not refundable.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL:
Tel 905.412.2242 or 1-800-565-3619
Email: group@qstours.com