PILGRIMAGE TO IRELAND & ENGLAND
EXTRAORDINARY JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY
Sunday, June 5 - Saturday, June 18, 2025
Tulsa - Tulsa Airfare: $5579.00
(Airline taxes / fuel surcharges included)
Insurance $432.00 - Optional
Itinerary
Sunday, June 5, 2025
TULSA/CHICAGO
Our pilgrimage begins as we depart Tulsa on flight UA5999 at 2:33pm. Arrive Chicago airport at 4:27pm. Depart on flight UA66 to Shannon at 6:15pm.
Monday, June 6, 2025
SHANNON/BUNRATTY
Arrive Shannon at 7:35am where we will meet with our driver and tour guide. We head south to Bunratty to visit the medieval castle and folk park which tells the story of Ireland in the 1800 and 1900’s, an interesting first introduction to Ireland. Lunchtime arrival at our hotel on the outskirts of Tralee to check-in. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure.
Tuesday, June 7, 2025
DINGLE PENINSULA
Full day exploring the Dingle Peninsula. We visit the Gallerus Oratory and the Cathedral of St. Brendan in Ardfert. Spend the day exploring The Dingle Peninsula, stretching westwards for 30 miles from the low-lying country near Tralee, is the most northerly of the hilly promontories of Kerry. Take in the striking Slieve Mish Mountains and the lovely harbor at Castlemain. The Gallerus Oratory stands inland and is perhaps one of the most perfect early Christian church buildings in Ireland and is probably 1200 years old.
Wednesday, June 8, 2025
TARBERT/KILLIMER/CLIFFS OF MOHER/KNOCK
Morning depart for the drive north to catch the Shannon ferry from Tarbert to Killimer across the estuary of the Shannon river. Then a short drive to Cliffs of Moher, vertical cliffs which drop dramatically into the raging Atlantic below. Visit the Atlantic Edge Exhibition and walk along the pathway up to O’Briens Tower. Continue the drive north. Explore The Burren, an area of karst vegetation where the porous limestone has allowed the rain to flow through, creating a network of underground rivers, lakes and waterfalls whilst the surface looks like the moon. Overnight in Knock.
Thursday, June 9, 2025
KNOCK/CROAGH PATRICK/BALLINTUBBER
Today we visit Knock, where apparitions were seen in 1879 in the village upon which the Catholic Church was built, followed by miraculous cures which brought the village into the limelight. The Shrine of Our Lady of Knock: the personal pilgrimage of Pope John Paul II in 1979 and Mother Teresa of Calcutta visited the shrine in June 1993. Then on to Croagh Patrick, the sacred mountain. Magnificent views of Clew Bay and the surrounding south Mayo countryside are to be had from all stages of the ascent of the mountain. It was on the summit of the mountain that Saint Patrick fasted for forty days in 441 AD. We then visit the Ballintubber abbey. This abbey is a survivor, one of few Irish churches in continuous use for almost 800 years. Return to Knock for overnight.
Friday, June 10, 2025
LOUGH DERG/DERRY
Today we visit Lough Derg, the sacred Sanctuary of St Patrick, a living part of Irish Christian Heritage. For many people Lough Derg provides an opportunity to come closer to God through prayer and reflection. Lough Derg is an island of pilgrimage set in calm lake waters, offers no distraction, no artificialities or interruptions. Then to Derry where we have a walking tour of the city center including the old city walls.
Saturday, June 11, 2025
GIANTS CAUSEWAY/ARMAGH/ DUBLIN
Drive from Derry along the north coast to Giants Causeway. The Giants Causeway is the most spectacular of a series of similar geological features to be found all along the north Antrim Coast. They were caused by a volcanic eruption which took place some sixty million years ago. According to legend it was built by the giant Finn McCool so that the Scottish giant could accept his invitation. Today we drive to Armagh to visit the Cathedral of St Patrick which is the seat of the Primate of all Ireland. Continue south to Dublin for overnight.
Sunday, June 12, 2025
DUBLIN/GLENDALOUGH
This morning we have a Dublin city tour with visits to Trinity College to see the Book of Kells, the Pro cathedral, St. Patricks Cathedral and many other important religious sites. In the afternoon, we drive south to the exclusive suburbs of Ballsbridge and Killiney to Wicklow which is known as the garden of Ireland. Visit to Glendalough, a beautiful valley with two lakes where St. Kevin founded a monastery in the 7th century.
Monday, June 13, 2025
DUBLIN/LONDON
This morning is free to explore Dublin on your own. Transfer to our flight BA837 at 3:20pm to London. Arrive London at 4:40pm where we will be welcome by our tour guide and proceed to our hotel.
Tuesday, June 14, 2025
LONDON
We enjoy a panoramic tour of London: Parliament Square, Westminster Abbey, then on to Kensington palace. Then to St. James’ Park and Buckingham Palace to watch the changing of the guards. We also have the opportunity to visit the Tower of London and St. Paul’s Cathedral.
Wednesday, June 15, 2025
BATH/STONEHENGE
Full day in Bath and Stonehenge. When we arrive in Bath we will see the Royal Crescent and Bath Abbey plus the city center. We then visit the Roman Baths and Pump room. On to Stonehenge, the journey to reach Stonehenge today will be through some of the most beautiful countryside in Southern England.
Thursday, June 16, 2025
AYLESFORD/CANTERBURY
Canterbury is a beautiful city dominated by the Cathedral. The group will have time to visit the city and contrast the old and the new. Visits will be arranged to the Cathedral and also to Aylesford Priory.
Friday, June 17, 2025
CAMBRIDGE/ELY
This morning we have a walking tour of Cambridge where they will have the opportunity to see the magnificent architecture of many of the University buildings, the highlight being Kings’ College and the fantastic Chapel. We enjoy a visit to Our Lady and English Martyrs Church. Then onto Ely, a little town with a very large beautiful Cathedral which dominates the town.
Saturday, June 18, 2025
DEPART LONDON/TULSA
We depart London at 12:20pm on flight UA949. Arrive Chicago at 3:15pm and depart on flight UA5029 at 7:10pm. Arrive Tulsa at 9:09pm.
Itinerary is subject to change without notice.
What Your Tour Includes
- Roundtrip air from Tulsa
- Transfers and sightseeing in air conditioned motor coach
- Accommodation in superior tourist class hotels
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Services of tour guide throughout the journey
- Entrance fees and local taxes
- Daily Mass and religious activities
- Portage at the hotels
- NOT INCLUDED: Lunches, items of personal nature, insurance and gratuities.
Terms & Conditions
All prices quoted in this flyer are based on airfares, land rates and exchange rates in effect August 2015 and on group rates of 25 passengers or more. All prices are subject to change without notice prior to departure due to major currency fluctuations, departure taxes, airport taxes, fuel prices and/or unforeseen economic circumstances. (ua/35/gerlach=sro+snu)
Please complete the booking form with full names as they appear on passports, and mail it to us with your deposit of $350 per person plus $432 Insurance (optional). Receipt of your deposit shall act as your agreement to the terms and conditions herewith. Balance is due 95 days before departure date.
If you cancel, the following cancellation charges per person will apply: 120 days or more before departure $25pp; 119-91 days prior to departure date $250pp; 90-61 days prior to departure date $1,000pp; 60-31 days prior to departure date $1,500pp; 30-1 day prior to departure date or no show – No Refund. Plus NO REFUND for any tickets issued.
Travelers are responsible for ensuring that their passports are in order and for securing any necessary Visas.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION AND RESERVATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Alison Stookey
[email protected]
Phone: (918) 237-5373
