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JOIN FR. BRIAN FISCHER ON PILGRIMAGE
I N T H E F O OT S T E P S OF ST. PAT R IC K
SCOTLAND
& IRELAND
SEPT EMB E R 19 - 30 , 20 22
41780 SIX MILE ROAD, SUITE 100, NORTHVILLE, MI 48168
T: 866.468.1420 | F: 313.565.3621 | CTSCENTRAL.NET
READY TO SEE THE WORLD? $5,249 Price per person after February 28, 2022
(double occupancy)
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TO SPEAK TO A RESERVATIONS SPECIALIST. $4,999 (double occupancy)
DAY 1: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 • DEPART USA
Depart USA on overnight scheduled commercial flights to Edinburgh, UK.
DAY 2: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 • EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND
Arrive in Edinburgh and meet your professional tour director before boarding your private motor coach and transferring to the city-center. Celebrate
Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, with time to pray at the National Shrine of St. Andrew and venerate his relics. Lunch on your
own in Old Town and see the Edinburgh Castle and St. Giles Cathedral. End the day with a visit to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the royal residence of the
Kings and Queens of the Scots. Welcome Dinner and overnight in Edinburgh.
DAY 3: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 • ST. ANDREWS
After breakfast, depart on a day trip to the legendary town of St. Andrews, named after the Apostle and patron saint of Scotland. Upon arrival, celebrate
Mass at St. James’ Catholic Church. Then, see what remains of the largest church in Scotland, St. Andrews Cathedral, believed to have once been the
resting place of St. Andrew. During the afternoon, walk to the Martyr’s Monument, dedicated to the Reformation martyrs, or discover the “home of golf”
by visiting the British Golf Museum. Return to Edinburgh for dinner on your own. Overnight in Edinburgh.
DAY 4: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 • FREE DAY | DISTILLERY TOUR
This morning, celebrate Mass at St. Patrick’s Church, home parish of Venerable Margaret Sinclair. Visit the shrine and small museum capturing how she
transformed the realities of everyday living and the prejudice she withstood because of her Catholic faith. After lunch on your own, visit the Glenkinchie
Distillery to learn about the history of whiskey and sample varieties of single malt whiskey scotch. A special Farewell to Scotland Dinner will take place
this evening. Overnight in Edinburgh.
DAY 5: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 • BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND
Early departure from Edinburgh and make your way towards Glasgow and south towards the coastal town of Ayr and a rest stop at the Robert Burns
centre, birthplace of Scotland’s national poet. Onwards to the town of Cairnryan and take the ferry to Belfast Port in Northern Ireland. Upon arrival make
your way to the city centre and an overview of Belfast City. See both sides of the divide and stop at the peace walls, symbolizing how peace has driven
prosperity and reconciliation within the communities. Celebrate Mass in St. Malachy’s Church. Check in to your hotel for dinner and overnight in Belfast.
DAY 6: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 • CLONMACNOISE | GALWAY
This morning, make your way south towards the town of Strangford, celebrate mass in Strangford Church where St Patrick first landed. Onwards then
to the grave of St Patrick and a visit to the St Patrick Centre and a possible meeting with Dr Tim Campbell an expert on St Patrick. From here onwards
to the town of Newry and south to the Hill of Slane from where it is believed St. Patrick lit the Paschal fire in defiance of the chieftains and was allowed
to continue his teaching and conversion to Christianity. Continue through Meath and onto the midlands of Ireland and onto Galway and enjoy its
rich history, quaint narrow streets, boutique shops and galleries as well as its lively pubs with great traditional music. Dinner in your hotel and after
suggestions for good pubs and live Irish music. Overnight in Galway.
DAY 7: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 • KNOCK SHRINE | BALLINTUBBER ABBEY | ST. PATRICK’S WELL
After breakfast, depart for a visit to Ireland’s most famous pilgrimage site at Knock in County Mayo. Learn about the 1879 apparition of Our Lady of Knock,
after which you will celebrate Mass in the Apparition Chapel. Enjoy lunch with the possibility of meeting and hearing from Marion Carroll, who was
miraculously healed at the Shrine (pending confirmation). From Knock, travel on to Ballintubber Abbey and visit St. Patrick’s Well, where the Saint baptized
his converts and left an imprint of his knee in a stone that remains there to this day. Return to Galway for dinner on your own and overnight.
DAY 8: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 • CLIFFS OF MOHER | ST. BRIGID’S WELL | MASS ROCK | KILLARNEY
After breakfast, see the majestic Cliffs of Moher, which rise some 700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean, for breath-taking views of the Atlantic Ocean. Stop at
the healing well of St. Brigid. Travel through County Clare to celebrate an outdoor Mass on a stone altar used during the Penal times (1690-1750AD) when
Catholics were being persecuted for practicing their faith. Continue to Killarney for hotel check-in and dinner. Overnight in Killarney.
DAY 9: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 • DINGLE BAY | RING OF KERRY | MUCKROSS HOUSE
Enjoy a full Irish breakfast before departing for a tour of the famous Ring of Kerry. Extending over 100 miles in length, the Ring of Kerry is one of the world’s
most-beautiful scenic routes with its unusually mild climate and rapid changes in light. Visit the grounds and gardens of the beautiful Muckross House.
Celebrate Mass at the 15th century Franciscan Abbey. Continue your travels through Killorglin and Glenbeigh and thrill at the spectacular views of Dingle
Bay. Enjoy a traditional evening of Irish music, song, and dance with dinner. Overnight in Killarney.
DAY 10: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 • BLARNEY | DUBLIN
Departing Killarney, travel towards Blarney Castle to kiss the famous Blarney Stone and gain the “gift of gab”. Celebrate Mass at the Church of the
Immaculate Conception. Time to shop in the extensive Blarney Woolen Mills, which houses gifts and crafts from throughout Ireland. Continue on to
Ireland’s capital, Dublin. The country’s hub of commerce, art, and education has been home to many of the world’s greatest authors and playwrights.
Dinner on your own and overnight in Dublin.
DAY 11: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 • ST. MARY’S PRO-CATHEDRAL | FREE AFTERNOON | FAREWELL DINNER
This morning enjoy a panoramic tour of Dublin including St. Patrick’s Cathedral, now part of the Church of Ireland. Celebrate Mass at St. Mary’s Pro-
Cathedral. The remainder of the day is free to explore the city: view the magnificent Book of Kells, an illuminated copy of the Four Gospels; do a tasting at
the Jameson Distillery or Guinness Storehouse Museum; or enjoy a leisurely lunch and people-watching in the Temple Bar area. Tonight, reminisce and
share favorite memories at a Farewell Irish Show and Dinner. Overnight in Dublin.
CLIFFS OF MOHR
DAY 12: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 • DEPARTURE EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND
Today bid goodbye to the Emerald Isle. Transfer from your hotel
to the Dublin Airport for flights home.
= Continental Breakfast | = Lunch | = Dinner
*Itinerary is tentative and subject to change; specified Masses pending confirmation
LEARN MORE & BOOK ONLINE: WWW.CTSCENTRAL.NET/STPATRICK-FISCHER-IRELAND-202209 | TRIP ID: 44734 | GROOUP ID: 7377
PRICING STARTS AT TOUR INCLUSION
$4,999 * • Round trip scheduled commercial air from St. Louis (STL) to Edinburgh
(EDI), returning from Dublin (DUB) (including fuel surcharges and government-
imposed fees of $300 as ofMay 2021; final amount subject to change)
per person
double occupancy • Ten (10) nights’ accommodations at 4-star hotels:
— 3 nights in Edinburgh
price reflects an
*
— 1 night in Belfast
early booking and an
— 2 nights in Galway
e-check discount.
— 2 nights in Killarney
— 2 nights in Dublin
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT • Continental breakfast daily
+ $1,350 • Seven (7) dinners, including a Welcome and Farewell Dinner
with wine/beer
• One lunch
LAND ONLY DISCOUNT • Luxury motor coach for airport transfers in Edinburgh and Dublin
- $1,200 and specified sightseeing
• Local, tour managerwhile in UK and Ireland
• Local guidesaccording to the itinerary
TRAVEL PROTECTION:
• Sightseeing and entrance fees according to theitinerary
CANCEL FOR ANY REASON
• Arrangements of daily Mass and donations in unique and historical
(“CFAR”) TRAVEL PROTECTION
churches (all locations are tentative and subject to confirmation)
IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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• Deposit: $350 per person due upon registration + travel protection, if selected
• Second Payment: $1,250 additional due 150 days prior to departure (April 22, 2022)
• Final Payment: Balance due on or before 75 days from departure (July 6, 2022)
All payments are non-refundable, and subject to CTS Terms and Conditions including the CTS Liability Release. All cancellations must be
received in writing. Penalties will be determined according to postmark date, or date of the fax or email sent by the cancelling passenger.
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