Join Fr. Ted Magpayo on a Pilgrimage to

Cliffs of Moher, Ireland

SCOTLAND & IRELAND

Edinburgh * * Glasgow * Belfast * Knock * Galway * Cork * Glendalough * Dublin

J UNE 3 – 15, 2019 $5,799 from San Francisco (SFO) & Los Angeles (LAX)

Group Coordinator: Cora Reyes Call: 415-647-9184 or E-mail: [email protected]

Loch Ness,

Knock Shrine, Ireland Balmoral Castle, Scotland www.pilgrimages.com/corareyes/scotland -ireland SAMPLE DAY BY DAY ITINERARY Day 1: June 3 | Depart USA to Scotland in a six-floor building right beside the historic site of the original ship’s construction. Opened in Depart San Francisco or Los Angeles airport for our overnight flight to Europe. Dinner and breakfast April 2012 to coincide with the centenary of its launch, the self-guided tour begins at the building's will be served on board. giant atrium, where one is surrounded by the four ‘ship’s hull’ shaped wings. Walking through the nine large galleries of an interactive exhibition, uncover the story of the Titanic, from her conception Day 2: June 4 | Arrive Edinburgh in Belfast in the early 1900's, through her construction and launch, to her famous maiden voyage and Welcome to Scotland! Upon arrival, we collect our luggage, meet our guide and driver, then Mass at subsequent place in history. Check in at our hotel. Dinner and overnight. the Cathedral of St Mary. Lunch is on our own, followed by a city tour. Stop at the UNESCO listed Palace of Holyroodhouse (with audio guide). The Palace of Holyroodhouse, the royal family’s Day 8: June 10 | Belfast – Knock – Galway official residence in Scotland, stands at the end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile. The Royal Apartments Today, an early transfer from Belfast to Knock. We will visit this shrine - one of the world's leading are where The Queen hosts State ceremonies. The Palace is best known as the home of Mary, Queen Marian shrines and pilgrimage destination - where on August 21, 1879 fifteen men, women and of Scots and was the setting for the most dramatic episodes in her reign, culminating in the murder of children witnessed an Apparition of Mary. Visit the Basilica, the largest church in Ireland. In 1979 her secretary Rizzio. Next, we visit UNESCO listed Edinburgh Castle. This Castle stands upon the Saint John Paul II visited this holy place. After Mass, lunch on our own. Transfer to Galway. Sight- basalt core of an extinct volcano. It has been both a royal residence and a military stronghold. Visit seeing tour of Galway, including the Church of St. Nicholas. Dinner. Overnight. the room where Mary, the tragic Queen of Scots gave birth to King James VI, admire Mons Meg - a giant 15th century siege gun and learn about the famous One O’clock Gun. On view are the Honors Day 9: June 11 | Galway - Cork of Scotland – the magnificent Crowned Scepter and the Sword of State which are the oldest Crown This morning, travel from Galway to Cork. En-route stop at the Cliffs of Moher. Situated on the jewels in the British Isles. See the Stone of Destiny, the symbol of nationhood used to inaugurate Atlantic Ocean, the Cliffs of Moher are one of Ireland's most spectacular sights. Standing 230 meters monarchs of Scotland, England and the United Kingdom for over 1000 years. Visit the oldest stand- above the ground at their highest point and 8km long, the Cliffs boast one of the most amazing views ing building in Edinburgh, St. Margaret's Chapel, which withstood numerous destruction attempts. in Ireland. On a clear day, the Aran Islands are visible in Galway Bay as well as the valleys and hills Dating back to the 12th century during the reign of King David I, he dedicated this Chapel to his of Connemara. The cliffs reach their highest point just north of O' Brien's Tower, built by Cornelius mother, Queen Margaret, now Saint Margaret of Scotland. Then, check-in to our hotel. Final stop - O’ Brien, a descendant of Brian Boru, to entertain his lady friends. The sweeping view across the Prestonfield House for: “Taste of Scotland – Scottish Show and Dinner” – a four-course dinner with Atlantic has recently been ranked the best 'cliff-view' on the planet by Conde Nast Traveller. The wine followed by a lavish show of traditional Scottish music, song and dance in a magical historic publication has voted this world-famous landmark #1 of ' Nine Gorgeous Cliff Views that rival The setting. Overnight at our hotel. Grand Canyon'. Lunch on our own. Continue to Blarney Castle, which attracts visitors from all over the world. An ancient stronghold of the McCarthy's, Lords of Muskerry, it is one of Ireland's oldest Day 3: June 5 | Edinburgh and most historic castles. Built in 1446, Blarney Castle is famous for its Blarney stone, the Stone of This morning, we travel to St. Andrews in Fife and visit St. Andrews Cathedral. The ruins of what Eloquence, which is traditionally believed to have the power to bestow the gift of eloquence on all was Scotland’s largest and most magnificent church still show how impressive St Andrews Cathedral those who kiss it. The Castle gardens - 60 acres of land – include a water garden, fern garden and must have been in its prime. It dominated the history of the medieval Church in Scotland, from its poison garden. Then, a highlights tour of Cork. Private Mass at Holy Trinity Church. Transfer to our construction in the 12th century until Calvinist zealots cleansed it during the Protestant Reformation hotel. Dinner. Overnight. in 1560. As Scotland’s largest medieval church, it was the seat of the country's leading bishops. Used for worship since the 8th century AD, when the relics of St Andrew, Scotland’s patron saint, are said Day 10: June 12 | Cork to have been brought here, it became a pilgrimage Shrine for Christians. The cathedral buildings are This morning, visit the Rock of Cashel. Possibly the most photographed site in Ireland, the Rock of surrounded by a graveyard and by the most imposing monastic enclosure walls in Scotland. The Cashel towers over the town of Cashel from its perch on a 200-foot high outcrop of limestone. Once shape, in which St. Andrew was crucified, is a symbol on the Scottish national flag to remind the the seat of the Kings of Munster, St. Patrick visited the rock in 450 AD. Brian Boru was crowned the country of his martyrdom. Lunch at a local restaurant or pub. Then, a private Mass in St. Andrews. first high King of Ireland here in the tenth century. Granted to the church in the twelfth century, by Return to Edinburgh. Enjoy free time. Meet for dinner. Overnight at the hotel. the O'Brien clan, today the impressive stone walls enclose a round tower, a cathedral, a twelfth century Romanesque chapel and high crosses. In 2011, it was visited by Queen Elizabeth II on her Day 4: June 6 | Edinburgh – Inverness historic first visit to Ireland. Lunch at a local pub or restaurant. Then, visit the Holycross Abbey. The Following breakfast, we attend Mass. Transfer from Edinburgh to Pitlochry – the gateway to the picturesque Cistercian Holy Cross Abbey was built in 1168 by Donal Mor O’Brien for the Benedic- Highlands. Visit Blair Castle – one of the most famous castles in Scotland which dates to 1269. It is tine Order. The monastery was colonized by monks from Monasteranenagh. It was given the name also home to Europe's only legal private army, the Atholl Highlanders (the remnants of the old clan Holy Cross as the monastery housed a portion of the true cross. This relic is now enshrined in the system when every clan had its own army). It is the seat of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl. Visit the Abbey. It became a place of pilgrimage among the Irish. Under the patronage of James Butler, the castle. Enjoy a tour of 30 rooms, it’s fascinating collections and beautiful gardens. As one of the first fourth Earl of Ormonde, much of the abbey was rebuilt in the 15th century, but after suppression, it private homes to open to the public in Scotland, Blair Castle welcomes more visitors than any other. was eventually left in ruins until the early 1970’s when a massive restoration project turned the Then, transfer to Ballater – with its rich history and world-famous royal connections. Ballater is the Cistercian cloisters and chapels into a living church. The church has many interesting features in- nearest town to Balmoral Castle, one of the Royal Family’s residences and the Queen’s favorite. This cluding a variety of fascinating windows, mural paintings and many fine carvings. Return to Cork for explains the many ‘By Royal Appointment’ signs which can be seen on local shops and business. private Mass, dinner and overnight. Lunch at a local restaurant. Tour Balmoral Castle. Balmoral has been with the British Royal Family since 1852, when the estate and its original castle were purchased privately by Prince Albert, consort Day 11: June 13 | Cork – Glendalough - Dublin to Queen Victoria. It is a private property of the royal family, not the property of the Crown. The Today, we depart from Cork to Dublin. En-route, we stop for lunch at a local pub or restaurant. Visit Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh and The Prince of Wales take a close personal interest in running and Glendalough. The English name Glendalough originated from the Irish “Gleann Dá Locha”, which improving the Estates. A mile away is the Royal Lochnagar Distillery which produces one of Scot- translates as "The valley of the two lakes". It was here that St. Kevin, son of the king of Leinster, land’s most exclusive whiskies. Enjoy a royal tour and tasting at the distillery. Then, we are off to founded a monastery in the 6th century. There are many legends concerning St. Kevin and he is often Inverness. Dinner. Overnight at our hotel. compared to St. Francis of Assisi. From a simple beginning the site grew to become famous as a center of learning throughout Europe. Standing for 600 years it was destroyed in 1398. Much of what Day 5: June 7 | Inverness is seen today dates from the 10th to the 12th century. One of the most attractive features is the 34m After breakfast, private Mass at St. Mary’s Church. Then, board a Jacobite Inspiration high round tower. A cathedral, stone churches and decorated crosses also survived albeit as ruins. cruise. Loch Ness is a freshwater loch (lake) which is most famously known for its fabled Loch Ness Scenic walking trails take visitors on a circular route by the lakes. From Glendalough, we transfer to Monster. Aside from its monstrous connection, this stunningly beautiful loch holds more water than Enniskerry for a visit to Powerscourt Estate Gardens – one of the most beautiful gardens in Ireland. It Wales’ and England’s’ lakes combined! While exploring Loch Ness above water by cruise, we can was recently voted No. 3 in the World’s Top 10 Gardens by National Geographic. The Gardens explore what’s under water via sonar on board. A safe and dry way to find Nessie! Our two-hour stretch over 47 acres. It offers a blend of formal gardens, sweeping terraces, statues and ornamental cruise includes a visit to Urquhart Castle on the shore of Loch Ness. Once one of Scotland’s largest lakes, secret hollows and rambling walks. From here, it is on to Dublin for Mass, dinner and over- castles, Urquhart saw great conflict during its 500 years as a medieval fortress. Control of the castle night. passed back and forth between the Scots and English during the Wars of Independence. With power struggles, the Lords of the Isles regularly raided both castle and glen up until the 1500s. The last of Day 12: June 14 | Dublin the government troops garrisoned here during the Jacobite Risings blew up the castle when they left. Today, enjoy a full day in Dublin - the capital of Ireland. Start with a private Mass at St. Mary’s Pro Urquhart’s ruins remain, offering glimpses into medieval times and the lives of its noble residents. Cathedral. Then, visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Built in honor of Ireland’s patron saint, Saint Patrick’s Lunch on our own. Then, tour Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairn, and Cawdor Castle. Culloden Cathedral stands adjacent to the famous well where tradition has it Saint Patrick baptized converts on Battlefield - scene of the 1746 Battle of Culloden between the Jacobite and the British armies. As the his visit to Dublin. The present building dates from 1220. It is today the National Cathedral of the last battle fought on British soil, Culloden marked the beginning of the dismantlement of the struc- Church of Ireland (an Anglican Church). St Patrick’s is Gothic in style and its interior is adorned tures of society. In its aftermath, kilts and tartans were banned. Find out why this battle with funeral monuments, such as, the grave of Dean Jonathan Swift (author of Gulliver’s Travels). lasted only one hour but still changed the course of Scotland's history. Continue to Clava Cairns - the Swift was dean here until his death in 1745. The Chancel has ornate stained-glass windows and site of an exceptionally well-preserved group of prehistoric burial cairns that were built 4,000 years spectacular choir stalls once used by the knights of St Patrick. The west towers house a large peal of ago. The Bronze Age cemetery complex comprises of passage graves, ring cairns, kerb cairn and bells whose ringing tones are so much a part of the character of Dublin. Lunch in a local pub or standing stones. Cawdor Castle dates from the late 14th century, built as a private fortress by the restaurant. Then, visit Trinity College & the Book of Kells. The Book of Kells contains the four Thanes of Cawdor. The imposing, rectangular tower-house consisted of four storeys and a garret Gospels in Latin based on the Vulgate text which St. Jerome completed in 384AD. The manuscript is with one entrance to the outside world set at upper first floor level - designed to out unwelcome known for the impact of its lavish decoration. Abstract décor mixed with images of plant, animal and visitors. The ancient castle, still home to the Cawdor family, has evolved over 600 years and is filled human ornamentation punctuate the text with the aim of glorifying Jesus’ life and message. Trinity with beautiful furniture, fine portraits, intriguing objects and amazing tapestries. Return to Inverness was founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth 1st on grounds confiscated from an Augustinian priory. It for dinner. Overnight at our hotel. is the oldest university in Ireland. Built to further the education of the ruling Anglo-Irish families, restrictions were imposed to prevent Catholics from attending courses. These restrictions were not Day 6: June 8 | Inverness – Glasgow fully lifted until the 1970’s. Trinity however admitted women in 1902, earlier than most British Following breakfast, transfer to Glasgow. Scenic drive through the Highlands. Lunch at a local universities. Within its walls, visitors can admire Parliament Square and its 18th Century edifices. restaurant or pub. Upon arrival in Glasgow, enjoy a highlights city tour, with views of Tolbooth Trinity College had many famous students, such as Jonathan Swift and Samuel Beckett who later Steeple, Clyde Arc, Cineworld, and the University of Glasgow. Visit St. Andrew’s Cathedral for our became a lecturer in French at the university. Our final night in Ireland will culminate in a three- private Mass. Then, free time. Gather for dinner. Overnight. course traditional Irish dinner and “Celtic Nights” (traditional live Irish music and dancing show) at the Arlington Hotel. Afterwards, transfer to our hotel. Day 7: June 9 | Glasgow – Belfast After breakfast, transfer to the Glasgow Airport for our flight to Belfast. Upon arrival, we have a new Day 13: June 15 | Dublin Airport – Home coach, driver and guide. Private Mass at St. Malachy’s church. Then, a half day sightseeing tour, After an early breakfast and heartfelt farewells, transfer to the Dublin Airport for our return flights with views of St. Anne’s Cathedral, Queen’s University, and Parliament House. Afterwards, we enter home. Titanic Belfast. 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Travel MEALS Most trips includes two meals per day (breakfast and dinners) TOUR CANCELLATION BY OPERATOR Be clearly advised that from Insured International Insurance offers a waiver of the pre-existing medical which are served at your hotel or local restaurants. Beverages are not time to time a tour departure may be cancelled due to lack of participation. In condition exclusion if insurance is purchased within 21 days of initial trip included with dinners where not indicated. In case you chose not to have a such case, the operator's sole responsibility is to provide a full refund. 206 deposit. Travel protection cannot be purchased after your trip is paid in full and meal, there is no refund for unused meals. Although we cannot guarantee, Tours in not responsible and does not assume responsibility for any addition- protection plan premiums are non-refundable. we will try and accommodate each special meal request on flights as well al costs or any fees relating to the issuance and /or cancellation of air tickets Please find plan rates below: as at hotels. Please advise of such a request at the time of booking. We or other arrangements not made through 206 Tours. Cancellations due to Trip Cost Plan Cost Per Person can not guarantee that special meal/diet requests can be met. state advisories and/or state warnings, Acts of War, War, Terrorism, Acts of $3,001 - $3,500 $210 BAGGAGE Each tour participant is permitted to bring one checked God, Natural Disaster or any other circumstance outside the control of 206 $3,501 - $4,000 $225 suitcase, one small carry on bag (8" x 14" x 22"), and one personal item Tours, are not the fault of 206 Tours. Great effort will be made to accommo- $4,001 - $4,500 $240 (i.e. purse, laptop case). In general, the airlines permit 1 checked bag date er to another trip or to revise itinerary, however, cancellation for any of $4,501 - $5,000 $253 weighing up to 50 lbs (23 kg) and maximum dimensions of 62 in (158 these reasons will not be eligible for refund. $5,001 - $5,500 $280 cm) calculated by adding the length + the width + the height of the bag. PRINTING DISCLAIMER 206 Tours is not responsible for typographical $5,501 - $6,000 $308 Please check with your specific airline to verify the size and weight or print Traveler's errors including errors in trip cost. We reserve the right to $6,001 - $7,000 $345 allowances. 206 Tours is not responsible for the loss of, theft of, delay, or re invoice or correct billing at any time. $7,001 - $8,000 $420 damage to a participant's belongings. $8,001 - $9,000 $495 RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE 206 Tours acts as a tour operator. The This is a partial description of benefits. For a summary of plan details on bene- suppliers providing transportation, sightseeing arrangements and hotel fits, coverages, limitations and exclusions of the plan, please refer to the Descrip- accommodations for the tour program are independent contractors and are tion of Coverage, which is available at www.206tours.com/insurance. If you do not agents or employees of 206 Tours. All coupons, receipts and tickets not have internet access 206 Tours is happy to provide a copy of the Description issued are subject to the terms and conditions specified by suppliers. By of Coverage (DOC), upon your request. Travel Assistance & Concierge Services utilizing the service of the suppliers, you agree that 206 Tours will not be are provided by the designated provider as listed in the Description of Coverage. liable for any change in flight or itinerary schedule, strikes, delay, acts of This plan provides insurance coverage for a covered trip. The purchase of travel governments, fires, riots, theft, pilferage, epidemics, quarantine, medical insurance is not required to purchase any other product or service from the travel or customs regulations, accident, loss, injury, or damage to you or to those retailer. You may already have coverage that provides similar benefits and you traveling with you in connection with any accommodations, transportation may wish to compare the terms of this coverage with your existing coverage. If or any other services or resulting directly or indirectly from any occur- you have questions about your current coverage, call your insurer or agent. The rence or conditions beyond its control, including defects in vehicles, travel retailer is not qualified to answer questions about the benefits, exclusions breakdown in equipment, thefts, delay or cancellation of or changes in or conditions of the travel insurance. Travel Insured International, 855 Winding itinerary for any act, omission, or event during the time you are on board Brook Dr PO Box 6503 Glastonbury, CT 06033. Phone # 1-844-228-3679. the aircraft. Neither 206 Tours and/or agents of the airlines concerned are SUPPLEMENTAL CANCELLATION PROTECTION 206 Tours offers an to be held responsible for the late arrival of passengers at airports or optional additional protection plan for $299 which permits travelers to cancel for hotels due to inclement weather, nor are they to be held liable for payment any reason up until 24 hours prior to departure without penalty. You MUST file or any refund for transfers or unused hotel accommodations or meals a claim with Travel Insured International insurance if you cancel your reserva- occasioned by such late arrivals at the hotels holding rooms as confirmed tion, and if you are denied reimbursement from Travel Insured International for itineraries. Passengers must bear all such losses or expenses. To guard any reason 206 Tours will refund your losses in cash in full (not including the against unforeseen health or other circumstances, we recommend you insurance and cancel protection premiums). You MUST select this option at the purchase our optional insurance. 206 Tours is not responsible for circum- time of booking and it must be paid with your deposit. You MUST purchase stances beyond its control. In circumstances where trip cancellations standard insurance in order to purchase the cancel for any reason protection plan resulting from the inability for trip to depart as scheduled, such as cancel-