Shrines of Ireland

- From $3,499.00 USD

From the revered Marian Shrine of Knock to the ancient monastic ruins of Glendalough and Clonmacnoise, this faith-filled journey invites you to connect with Ireland’s enduring spiritual heritage, layered history, and welcoming culture. Along the way, experience moments of reflection in historic cathedrals, enjoy traditional music, and encounter the warmth of Irish hospitality. Thoughtfully designed to inspire and renew, this tour blends sacred sites with meaningful cultural experiences that speak to both the heart and the soul.

MUST-SEE INCLUSIONS

Jump into Ireland’s vibrant capital city, Dublin.
Visit legendary Blarney Castle and kiss the Blarney Stone.

CULTURAL EXPERIENCES

Experience Slea Head Drive, one of the world’s great coastal roads.

HOTELS

INCLUDED

Stay:

10 Days
9 Nights

Meals:

8 Breakfasts
Lunches
6 Dinners

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Itinerary

Overnight Flight

From the famed Cliffs of Moher to the Marian Shrine of Knock, discover the spiritually revered sites of the Emerald Isle. Experience Ireland's religious heritage, rich history, and natural beauty.

Accommodation: Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham
Dublin, Ireland

Arrive in the “Fair City” of Dublin, Ireland’s historic capital city. As arrival times will vary, there is no scheduled sightseeing today. Spend the day as you wish, exploring the city independently. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for an evening of traditional Irish music and local cuisine.

Meal included: Dinner
Accommodation: Granville Hotel
Dublin

Today, enjoy a panoramic tour of Dublin, followed by a prayer service and guided tour of Christ Church Cathedral, one of Ireland’s most historic medieval churches. What follows is an afternoon to discover Dublin’s charms on your own.

Meal included: Breakfast
Accommodation: The O'Donoghue Ring Hotels
Dublin - Glendalough - Kilkenny - Waterford

Begin the day amid the tranquil beauty of Glendalough, where ancient monastic ruins lie nestled between two lakes. Surrounded by Wicklow’s dramatic landscapes, explore this sacred valley founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century. Continue to Kilkenny, stepping back in time in this medieval town on the River Nore, rich in history and charm, before traveling to Waterford for your overnight stay. Join your fellow travelers for dinner at the hotel.

Meal included: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: The O'Donoghue Ring Hotels
Waterford - Blarney Stone - Killarney

Begin the day with a guided walking tour of Waterford with a local guide, followed by mass at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity. Then, travel onward to historic Blarney Castle, where legend promises the gift of eloquence to those who kiss the famous Blarney Stone after navigating its 128 narrow steps to the top. Cross into County Kerry and continue to charming Killarney.

Meal included: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: The Absolute Hotel
Killarney - Dingle - Killarney

Travel along Slea Head Drive to experience the wild beauty of the Dingle Peninsula. Enjoy a sheepdog trial and visit ancient Beehive Huts, learning their significance as early monastic dwellings, with time for a sheepdog demonstration on a traditional Irish Farm. Continue to Dingle for free time to enjoy lunch, then join your Tour Manager for a guided walk to An Diseart, a serene spiritual center rooted in the town’s cultural heritage. Later, depart for Killarney, reflecting on a day rich in landscape, tradition, and history. The night is free for reminiscing about the day as you find your own authentic taste of Irish culture.

Meal included: Breakfast
Accommodation: The Absolute Hotel
Killarney - Cliffs of Moher - Limerick

Today brings you to the dramatic, 700-foot-high Cliffs of Moher for cinematic views of the mighty Atlantic. Continue to Limerick, where a panoramic city tour showcases King John's Castle and the Treaty Stone. Delve into the fascinating history of the "city of the violated treaty." This evening, join your fellow travelers for dinner.

Meal included: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Cabra Castle
Limerick - Knock Shrine - Limerick

Depart Limerick this morning, traveling north through Ireland’s heartland toward one of the nations most revered pilgrimage sites. Arrive at Knock Shrine,* a place of profound spiritual significance where the Marian apparition of 1879 has drawn pilgrims for generations. Spend meaningful time exploring the shrine complex, reflecting in the basilica, chapel, and peaceful grounds dedicated to prayer and healing. This evening, reunite in Limerick for dinner, sharing reflections on a day rich in faith, heritage, and Irish devotion.

Meal included: Breakfast & Dinner
Limerick - Clonmacnoise - Kingscourt

Today’s journey brings you to Clonmacnoise, the remarkable early Christian monastic site founded by St. Ciaran, where round towers, high crosses, and ruined churches tell the story of Ireland’s spiritual and scholarly past. Walk among these evocative remains beside the River Shannon before continuing onward to an overnight stay on the stately grounds of Cabra Castle, where you toast the end of a memorable trip during an elegant dinner.

Meal included: Breakfast & Dinner
Kingscourt - Tour Ends

Your journey ends in Kingscourt.

Meal included: Breakfast