Ireland - “The Joy of The Family”
Spiritual Director: Fr. Donald Conroy
August 20 - 27, 2018
Optional Pre-Tour to Kerry, Knock, Cliffs of Moher & Galway | AUG 17 — 21, 2018
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Your trip includes
- Round-trip airfare
- All airport taxes & fuel surcharges
- Centrally located 4 or 5 star hotels: (or similar)
- ~ 6 nights | Aug 21 – 27: Gresham Hotel, Dublin
- Optional Pre Tour:
- ~ 2 nights | Aug 18 – 20: International Hotel Killarney, Kerry
- ~ 1 night | Aug 20 – 21: Salthill Hotel, Galway
- Breakfast and Dinner daily
- Transfers as per itinerary (on Group Basis)
- Transportation by air-conditioned motor coach
- Whisper Headsets for additional sightseeing
- Assistance of a professional local guide throughout
- Sightseeing and admissions fees as per itinerary
- World Meeting of Family Registration and Event Fees
- Arrangements for Mass Daily
- Tips to Restaurants
- Luggage handling (1 piece per person)
Not included
- Lunches, Beverages not mentioned, Tips to your guide & driver.
Itinerary
Monday - August 20, 2018 - Depart for Dublin
Depart from your hometown for your overnight flight(s) to Ireland. Meals will be served on board
Tuesday - August 21, 2018 - Arrive Dublin
Cead Mile Failte - Welcome to Ireland! Upon arrival into Dublin you will be
greeted by your tour guide and driver. We will have a panoramic city tour
on both sides of the River Liffey, where we pass by the General Post Office
on the city's main streets, O'Connell Street, Custom House, and Phoenix
Park, the largest city park in Europe. On the other side of the river are Geor-
gian squares characterized by colorful doors, Grafton Street and Trinity
College which is the oldest university in Ireland, founded in 1592 by Eliza-beth
I. Time permitting we visit the ancient library containing over 20,000
manuscripts, among which is the Book of Kells, a manuscript from the 9th
century written by the monks at St. Colomba's monastery on the island of
Iona. Today we will also visit St. Patrick's Anglican Cathedral, built in 1213.
This Gothic Cathedral has a splendid interior, with some beautiful tombs
and monuments. The ornate stained glass windows can be found in the
Chancel. In the late afternoon we transfer to our hotel for an early dinner.
We will make our way to the Opening Ceremony, and then return to our
Hotel for a restful nights sleep.
*Schedule for Opening Ceremony: TBD
Wednesday - August 22, 2018 – Opening Ceremony (World Meeting of Families)
Following breakfast, we will make our way to the Opening Ceremony for
the World Meeting of Families. Dinner and overnight at Hotel.
*The Family and Faith: Chapters 1 to 3 of The Joy of Love
Thursday - August 23, 2018 – World Meeting of Families
Following an early morning breakfast, we will make our way to the location
of the Lectures and Events. You will have free time to attend any, and all,
events and lectures that are of interest to you! Return to the Hotel for din-
ner, and then have free time in the evening to go for a walk on your own.
Time for NIF/CFM/NACFLM meeting & forum will be scheduled
*The Family and Faith: Chapters 4 to 6 of The Joy of Love
Friday - August 24, 2018 – World Meeting of Families
Following an early morning breakfast, we will make our way to the location of the Lectures and Events. You will have free time to attend any, and all, events and lectures that are of interest to you! Return to the Hotel for din- ner, and then have free time in the evening to go for a walk on your own. Time for NIF/CFM/NACFLM meeting & forum will be scheduled
*The Family and Faith: Chapters 7 to 9 of The Joy of Love6: Saturday - August 25, 2018 – World Meeting of Families
Following breakfast, today will be a spent gathering with pilgrims around
the world, and celebrating the gift of “family”. A cultural celebration will be
taking place throughout the day, in the form of music, dance, song, and
prayer. Stories will be given by families representing the five continents –
along with many other activities. Dinner and overnight.
*Schedule for World Meeting of Families: Festival of Families
Sunday - August 26, 2018 – Closing Ceremony of the World Meeting of Families
TToday is an early morning, which will start with breakfast, and then making
our way on foot to the Closing Ceremony (location: TBD.) Starting with a
Solemn Mass in thanksgiving to God, the Holy Trinity, and for the gift of
family and for its sanctification and mission as Domestic Church. This is
expected to be a full day event. Return to the Hotel for your final dinner in
Ireland, and a restful nights sleep.
**Schedule for Closing Ceremony – and – Solemn Eucharistic Celebration
Monday - August 27, 2018 - Dublin – Return Home
This morning, you will have an early morning breakfast before you make
your way to the Airport for your return flights home.
Why buy "With Airfare" from 206 Tours
- 1000’s of flights are being cancelled. 206 Tours will assist getting you to your destination.
- Your transfer will be waiting for you upon arrival, even if your flights are rescheduled.
- In the event your tour is not operating we will refund you all your money back or provide a full credit
- Your seats will be assigned according to your request (most online fares do not include seat assignment appox. $300)
- If you need to travel few days prior or stay few days later, make a stop-over, we will arrange it for you.
If you do not buy Airfare from 206 Tours
- With many flight cancellations and overbookings, we feel that you should know:
If your flight is cancelled - 206 Tours will not be able to assist you. - In order to guarantee your arrival and departure transfer, we need your detailed flight arrival / departure by 45 days prior, Any changes within 45 -3 days prior, additional transfer cost may apply.
- For changes in arrival / departure within 3 days of departure, we will not be able to rebook your transfer and you will need to make your own way to / from hotel or airport at your own cost
- Often times low online fares, do not include seat assignments ($300 approx.). It will be a challenge to get a good seat assigned at the airport.
- If you book your own airfare, travel insurance provided by 206 Tours will not reimburse expenses caused by your flight changes.
