Ireland - 9 days

Anglican Ireland
Dublin, Tara, New Grange, Saul, Kildare, Gleandalough

Day 1: Canada / Dublin
Depart Canada for Dublin on an overnight flight.

Day 2: Dublin / Tara
Upon arrival, we are met, assisted and transferred to accommodations near Tara. Dinner and overnight in Tara.

Day 3: New Grange / Tara
Full day excursion to New Grange (famous Neolithic passage tombs dating to 3500 BC), Monasterboice (famous Celtic high crosses) and Tara (Hill of Tara) with video and walk on the Hill of Tara. Dinner and overnight in Tara (focus on pre-Christian Celtic and early Irish Christianity).

Day 4: Saul / Tara
Full day excursion to Saul (landing place of Patrick) and Down Patrick Cathedral (Tomb of Patrick). Afternoon visit to Ancient Armagh (Navan Fort). Dinner and overnight in Tara. (Focus on Patrick & Irish Mythology).

Day 5: Kildare / Glendalough
Check out for full day excursion to Kildare (St. Brigid's Cathedral) and The Holy Well with lunch in Kildare and afternoon visit to famous High Crosses at Castledermot and Moone. Dinner and overnight in Glendalough (focus on St. Brigid and the Brigidine Tradition with Holy Wells, monasteries and High Crosses).

Day 6: Glendalough
In Glendalough visit the Heritage Center with video "Ireland of The Monasteries" and museum. Followed by a pilgrimage walk through the ancient Monastic City. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight in Glendalough (focus on St. Kevin's Monastery in Glendalough and the tradition of the pilgrimage).

Day 7: Dublin
Full day visit to Dublin, visit the Book of Kells Exhibition at Trinity College and the Celtic artifacts in the national museum. Free time for shopping in Dublin with optional visit to Kilmainham Jail. Transfer to Glendalough for dinner and overnight. In Cith focus on the illuminated Gospel manuscript, in Dublin focus on the Book of Kells, and important Celtic artifacts in the National Museum.

Day 8: Glendalough
Glendalough: Visit to the Upper Lake (St. Kevin's Desert) with ancient Celtic Monastic Ruins. Afternoon free for shopping. Dinner and overnight in Glendalough (focus on the Hermitage of St. Kevin and the Desert Spiritual Tradition in early Irish Monasticism).

Day 9: Dublin / Canada
Transfer to Dublin Airport for departure and same day return to Canada.