ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH CHOIR RESIDENCY
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
2022
ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL 918.841-9588
CHURCH CHOIR RESIDENCY
www.goglobal.guru
FRIDAY Travel to Dublin, Ireland
JULY 1
TRAVEL DAY
Walking:
Easy
Destination:
Airport
SATURDAY Arrival in Dublin; transfer to your hotel and enjoy an orientation
JULY 2 walk of Dublin; free time in the evening.
WELCOME TO
Dublin will be our “home” for the duration of our trip. It is Ireland’s
IRELAND!
capital and its largest, most cosmopolitan city. It was established
Walking: as a city following the Viking raids of the 9th century. The ‘boom
Easy
years’ came in the 18th century and the city expanded across the
river forming a new Dublin of stately squares, streets and Georgian
Destination: mansions. Today, with its elegant Georgian streets, gregarious
Dublin
inhabitants and over one thousand years of history, it is little
wonder Dublin is a city of writers and artists.
SUNDAY Following breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a free morning in Dublin with
M
JC OUALYY 331 an optional afternoon trip to the Irish Countryside. We will visit a
NT. fishing village of Howth (with the best fish/chips in Ireland and
HOWTH
proceed to an optional cliff walk along the coast. Upon return to
WEDNESDAY Dublin, evening on your own.
Walking:
Moderate
Destination:
Howth
Page 1
2022
ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL 918.841-9588
CHURCH CHOIR RESIDENCY
www.goglobal.guru
MONDAY Following breakfast at the hotel, explore Christian past of Dublin. We
M
JC OUALYY 341 will visit Christ Church Cathedral (originally a Viking Church dating
NT. back to 1028 and the spiritual heart of Dublin) and the Trinity College
HOWTH
which is Ireland’s oldest university. It was founded by Queen Elizabeth
WEDNESDAY I in 1592 on grounds confiscated from a monastery. Trinity College’s
Walking:
Moderate official name is the University of Dublin, although it is popularly
known by the name of its sole college. The highlight of the tour will be
a view of the Book of Kells, which dates from AD 800, making it one
Destination: of the oldest books in the world. Evening on your own.
Cathedral
Trinity
5:30 pm, Evensong, St. Patrick’s Cathedral (call 4:15 pm)
TUESDAY Following breakfast at the hotel, explore Irish heritage of Dublin. We
M
JC OUALYY 351 will visit the Guinness Storehouse. Visitors will discover what goes
NT. into making a pint of Guinness - the ingredients, the brewing process,
HERITAGE
WEDNESDAY the time, the craft and the passion. Following the tour, enjoy a pint of
Guinness. Continue the tour with a visit to the Teeling Whiskey
Walking: Distillery, Dublin’s newest whiskey distillery. Walk through the history
Moderate
of Dublin distilling before taking the tour of the operational distillery.
Evening on your own.
Destination:
Guinness 5:30 pm, Evensong, St. Patrick’s Cathedral (call 4:15 pm)
Teeling
WEDNESDAY Following breakfast at the hotel, take a full day excursion to the Irish
M
JC OUALYY 361 Countryside. In the morning, explore the Cliffs of Moher. In the
NT. afternoon, experience the charm of Galway. Evening on your own.
MOHER
WEDNESDAY
Walking:
Moderate
Destination:
Moher
Galway
Page 2
2022
ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL 918.841-9588
CHURCH CHOIR RESIDENCY
www.goglobal.guru
THURSDAY Following breakfast at the hotel, explore the Irish countryside of the
M
JC OUALYY 371 Boyne Valley (including a stop at Newgrange), followed by a visit to
NT. Trim Castle. Trim Castle, the largest Anglo-Norman castle in Ireland,
BOYNE
was constructed over a thirty-year period by Hugh de Lacy and his son
WEDNESDAY Walter. The castle has a massive twenty-sided tower, which is
Walking:
Moderate
cruciform in shape, was protected by a ditch, curtain wall and moat.
The castle and its grounds were used as a location in the Mel Gibson
film “Braveheart.” Evening on your own.
Destination:
Newgrange 5:30 pm, Evensong, St. Patrick’s Cathedral (call 4:15 pm)
Trim Castle
FRIDAY Following breakfast, take another excursion to the Irish
M
JC OUALYY 381 Countryside. Today, visit Malahide Castle and Gardens (including the
NT. Butterfly House and Fairy Trail). The castle was built on the land
MALAHIDE
gifted by King Henry II to Richard Talbot in 1185. This evening join us
WEDNESDAY for the optional Friday evening pub crawl.
Walking:
Moderate
5:30 pm, Evensong, St. Patrick’s Cathedral (call 4:15 pm)
Destination:
Malahide
SATURDAY Following breakfast, enjoy a free day. Optional activities to be
M
JC OUALYY 391 recommended, including out-of-town optional excursion (kayaking on
NT. the Liffey, Jameson Whiskey Tour, Abbey Theater, and other options to
FREE DAY
be forthcoming.)
WEDNESDAY
Walking:
Minimal,
optional, or
Stenuous
Destination:
Free day
Page 3
2022
ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL 918.841-9588
CHURCH CHOIR RESIDENCY
www.goglobal.guru
S AUTNUDRADY A Y Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
M
JC OUALYY 3110
NT. 11:15 am, Evensong, St. Patrick’s Cathedral (call 10:00 am)
FAREWELL
3:30 pm, Eucharist, St. Patrick’s Cathedral (call 2:15 pm)
WEDNESDAY
Walking:
6:00 pm, Farewell Dinner
Easy
Destination:
St. Partick's
SUNDAY Transfer to Dublin Airport and say so-long to Ireland!
M
JC OUALYY 3111
NT.
TRAVEL DAY
WEDNESDAY
Walking:
Easy
Destination:
Home
Extra options:
Call Darek at 918-841-9588 for details/costs.
Pre-Trip Extensions (Cost depends on destination and duration)
Optional Opportunities during the trip (For example, theater tickets)
Post-Trip Extensions (cost depends on destination and duration)
Page 4
Details
Cost: $3,350.00
Includes: roundtrip airfare from Atlanta to Dublin, accommodation in twin/doubles, daily
breakfasts, farewell dinner, Dublin airport transfers, all scheduled sightseeing events, services
of tour director, local taxes, and fees.
NOT included: airport transfers to Atlanta, meals, local transportation
NOTE: land-only cost of the trip is $2,700.00 and excludes roundtrip airfare
SINGLE ROOM supplement: $595.00
How to reserve a place on this trip:
Submit your application (click here), copy of photo page of your passport, and $500.00
deposit to St. Thomas Episcopal Church
Payment Timeline:
Trip deposit is due at the time of application
50% of trip payment is due on or before February 2, 2022
Full trip payment is due no later than April 2, 2022
NOTE: payments via credit card carry 3.09% convenience/processing fee of the amount
charged
REFUND POLICY FOR TOUR CANCELATION BY PARTICIPANTS:
Full refund less initial deposit if cancelled before February 2, 2022
Partial refund less $500 cancelation fee and initial deposit if cancelled after February
2, 2022
No refunds if cancelled after June 2, 2022
Page 5
You can also read
