Saints & Stones of Ireland I Oct. 13, 2027

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10 Days Starting from $3798 (Taxes & Fees Apply)

Tour: XD27 Code: S

Join us for Saints & Stones of Ireland, an Ireland pilgrimage where you can discover the beauty and faith of Ireland on this inspiring pilgrimage. Explore Dublin’s historic treasures, the serene monastic valley of Glendalough, and the majestic Rock of Cashel. Journey along the stunning Dingle Peninsula, marvel at the Cliffs of Moher, and cruise the peaceful waters of Lough Corrib. Visit sacred sites like Clonmacnoise and the beloved Knock Shrine, then conclude in Dublin with a farewell celebration of Irish music and culture.

3 domestic flights — already included in your price

Most travelers don’t realize how far apart these cities are — or how much domestic flights cost when booked independently. These tickets run $300–500 per person and require separate booking, check-in, and logistics.

In this tour, domestic flights are included in your price. We book them on your behalf. You don’t search, you don’t book, you don’t pay extra. You just show up.

That’s $600–1000 in flights per couple — already taken care of.

Accommodations

Accommodations in 4- and 5-star hotels

Meals

Breakfasts and dinners (buffet style) at the hotels

Transportation

Luxury, air-conditioned buses

Group Size

20-30

Language

English and Spanish

Pets

Not allowed

Age Range

8–79 (years)

Season

All

The more of you there are — the less each person pays

This tour is built for groups. Whether you’re a couple, a family, or an entire congregation — the price per person drops as your group grows. Send us your group size and we’ll send back an exact quote.

Group Size	Price Per Person	Note
2 people	From $3,899	Starting price
4 people	From $3,299	Price drops per person
6 people	From $2,999	Better savings
10–19 people	Request quote — best value	Recommended group size
20+ people	Custom pricing	Extended itinerary available →

✦ GROUP OF 20+? We can extend your journey to 10–14 days, add exclusive destinations, and offer our best group pricing. Contact us for a custom group proposal →

Exact pricing depends on group size, travel dates, and departure city. Send us your details — we’ll respond with a full quote within 48 hours.

Your dates. Your pace. Your group.

No fixed departures — that’s intentional. This tour is available year-round. You choose the dates that work for your family, your church, or your travel group. We build everything around your schedule.

Best months to travel:

April – June: mild weather, blooming landscapes, fewer crowds
September – November: warm days, cool evenings, post-summer calm
December – March: lowest prices, quietest sites — ideal for smaller groups

Popular months (April–June and September–October) fill up weeks in advance. The sooner you send us your dates — the more options we can offer.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Everything is organized. You focus on the experience

Included in your tour price:

All Inclusive Pricing
First Class Hotels
Deluxe A/C Motor Coaches
Fuel Surcharges and Gov't Taxes
International Airfare
Entrance and Program Fees
Guided Tours
Overseas Airport Transfers
Gratuities
Administrative Fee
Select Meals on Itinerary

Not included (paid separately):

Tour Itinerary

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Saints & Stones of Ireland I Oct. 13, 2027
Day 1
October 14 - Arrive in Dublin

Transportation:

Airplane, bus

Events:

Upon arrival, enjoy a panoramic tour of Dublin. Here you will discover the north and south sides of the River Liffey. This area offers great striking monuments such as the General Post Office on the city's main thoroughfare, O'Connell Street, or the Custom House along the quays, as well as the Phoenix Park, the largest public park in Europe. The south side appears more sophisticated with its vast Georgian squares, such as Merrion Square, where Oscar Wilde’s House can still be found, its colourful doors, along with Grafton Street and its quality shops. Not so far from St. Stephen’s Green, in Kildare St., you will see the house of Bram Stoker, the author of Dracula. This part of the city is also dominated by the students of Trinity College, where the famous Book of Kells is permanently exhibited in its library. The university is facing the medieval district where Dublin Castle and the two Anglican Cathedrals can be found. If time allows, visit Trinity College. Trinity was founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth 1st on grounds confiscated from an Augustinian priory and is the oldest university in Ireland. Within its walls, visitors will be able to admire Parliament Square and its 18th-century edifices. Continue to your hotel and check in. Enjoy a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)

Meals:

Breakfast. Dinner.
Day 2
October 15 - Dublin to Tipperary via Glendalough

Transportation:

Bus

Events:

This morning, depart for a tour of Wicklow, the Garden of Ireland. Celebrate Mass in St. Kevin's Parish Church, Laragh. Continue to the Glendalough Monastic Site. This early Christian monastic site was founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century. The Visitor Centre has an interesting exhibition on Glendalough detailing the history, archaeology, and wildlife of this area of Wicklow, and includes an audio-visual show. Continue to Baltinglass Abbey, founded in 1148 by King Dermot MacMurrough. Baltinglass Abbey was a daughter house of Mellifont Abbey and the mother house to Jerpoint Abbey. Travel to Castledermot Abbey. This Franciscan Friary, founded around 1247 on a site established by St. Diarmuid, is believed to have been built by Walter de Riddlesford II. The surviving ruins include a 13th-century nave and chancel, a 14th-century aisle and transept, and a round tower—once used to protect monastic wealth. Continue to your hotel and check in for dinner and overnight. (BD)

Meals:

Breakfast. Dinner.
Day 3
October 16 - Tipperary to Kerry via the Rock of Cashel

Transportation:

Bus

Events:

Celebrate Mass after breakfast and then depart for Kerry and visit the Rock of Cashel en route. Possibly the most photographed site in Ireland, the Rock of Cashel towers over the town of Cashel from its perch on a 200-foot-high outcrop of limestone. Once the seat of the Kings of Munster. St. Patrick visited the rock in 450 AD, while Brian Boru was crowned the first High King of Ireland here in the tenth century. The Vicars Choral has been recently restored, and its basement houses a small museum of artefacts found on the site. One of the leading visitor attractions in Ireland, in 2011, it was visited by Queen Elizabeth II on her historic first visit to the Republic of Ireland. Continue to your hotel and check in for dinner and overnight. (BD)

Meals:

Breakfast. Dinner.
Day 4
October 17 - The Dingle Peninsula

Transportation:

Bus, airplane

Events:

Celebrate Mass after breakfast and depart for a day on the Dingle Peninsula. The Dingle Peninsula contains some of the most dramatic coastal scenery in Ireland, particularly to the western extremity, where stunning views of the Blasket Islands are to be enjoyed. You will visit Gallarus Oratory during the day. Gallarus Oratory is the most impressive early Christian monument on the Dingle Peninsula. It has withstood the passage of time for over 1200 years. Built in the shape of an upturned boat, the oratory formed part of a larger monastic site and was used as a place of prayer and reflection. Gallarus Oratory visitor centre offers visitors the opportunity to explore Gallarus Oratory and see an Audio-Visual presentation on the surrounding area. There is a shop offering souvenirs and some refreshments located in the main centre. Return to the hotel at the end of the day. (B)

Meals:

Breakfast.
Day 5
October 18 - Kerry to Galway via the Cliffs of Moher & Burren

Transportation:

Bus

Events:

Celebrate Mass after breakfast. Today, travel to Galway via the Cliffs of Moher & Burren region. You will take the Shannon Car Ferry to cross to County Clare. Situated on the Atlantic Ocean and bordering the Burren region, the Cliffs of Moher are one of Ireland's most spectacular sights. Standing 230 metres above the ground at their highest point and 8km long, the Cliffs boast one of the most amazing views in Ireland. A visit to the tower is also possible. The sweeping view across the Atlantic has recently been ranked the best 'cliff-view' on the planet by Condé Nast Traveler. Continue towards Galway via the Burren. The Burren landscape covers over 150 square kilometres and is one of Ireland’s 6 National Parks. The region is visually similar to a moonscape yet shelters a mixture of flora and archaeological sites that have attracted visitors for centuries. Continue to your hotel and check in for dinner and overnight. (BD)

Meals:

Breakfast. Dinner.
Day 6
October 19 - Lough Corrib & Clonmacnoise

Transportation:

Bus

Events:

After Mass, embark on a cruise on Lough Corrib with Tea & Scones. The Corrib Princess sails from Woodquay in the heart of Galway city, along the famous Steamers Line, which is the lake's traditional trade route. The journey takes passengers along the majestic River Corrib and onto the lake, providing visitors with a guided commentary in several languages on the historic monuments and natural amenities on this waterway that leads to the largest lake in the Republic of Ireland. After the cruise, travel to Clonmacnoise. Clonmacnoise is a wonderful early Christian site founded by St. Ciarán in the mid-6th century on the eastern bank of the River Shannon. In a stunning setting, the site includes the ruins of a cathedral, seven churches (10th -13th century), two round towers, three high crosses, and the largest collection of early Christian graveslabs in Western Europe. Return to the hotel at the end of the day. (B)

Meals:

Breakfast.
Day 7
October 20 - Knock Shrine

Transportation:

Bus

Events:

This morning, travel to Knock Shrine, where you will celebrate Mass. Located in County Mayo, Knock Shrine is Ireland’s National Marian Shrine, attracting over 1.5 million pilgrims annually. It is a site of deep spiritual significance, marking the place where locals witnessed an apparition of the Virgin Mary, St. Joseph, and St. John the Evangelist in 1879. Continue to your hotel and check in for dinner and overnight. (BD)

Meals:

Breakfast. Dinner.
Day 8
October 21 - Mayo to Dublin

Transportation:

Bus

Events:

Celebrate Mass after breakfast. Depart Mayo to travel back to Dublin. Visit the National Museum of Archaeology upon arrival. The National Museum of Archaeology, on Kildare Street in Dublin, first opened its doors in 1890, and since then it has been filling in the blanks for us through its extensive archaeological collections. The Treasury features outstanding examples of Celtic and Medieval art, such as the famous Ardagh chalice, the Tara brooch, and the Derrynaflan hoard. The museum also features the finest collection of prehistoric gold artefacts in Europe. The new and fascinating “Kingship and Sacrifice” exhibition centres on several recently found bog bodies dating back to the Iron Age. Displayed along with other bog finds from the museum's collections, it offers you an opportunity to come face to face with Irish ancient ancestors. After your visit, enjoy some time at leisure in the city. Continue to your hotel and check in. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner at Merry Ploughboy. The show takes place in the ideal location, a pub owned and run by musicians who have been performing to audiences in Dublin since 1989. The Merry Ploughboys live in concert is widely regarded as the best traditional music show in Dublin and is a must-see for any visitors to Dublin city. (BD)

Meals:

Breakfast. Dinner.
Day 9
October 22 - Return Home

Transportation:

Bus, airplane

Events:

Fly back to the USA.

Meals:

Breakfast.

Departure Dates

Wednesday, October 13, 2027

Included in your tour price:

Göreme Open Air Museum — frescoes from the 10th–13th century
Underground cities carved by persecuted Christians — schools, churches, stables underground
Three Beauties rock formation · Rose Valley · Red Valley · Devrent Valley
Castle of Uchisar — the highest point in all of Cappadocia
Optional: hot air balloon at sunrise — one of the most photographed moments in the world

* Hot air balloon is optional and paid separately ($150–200 per person). Booking recommended in advance — spots fill quickly.

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Istanbul

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Ephesus

(2 дня)

Laodicea

(3 дня)

Istanbul

(2 дня)

1 день

Тель-Авив

Прибытие в Тель-Авив. Ужин. Отдых.

2 день

Тель-Авив-2

Кейсария. Хайфа. Гора Кармель. Долина Мегиддо. Гора осадков.

Леонардо Бич Отель*

San Fransico

2 день

1 день

Назарет

Назарет. Деревня Назарет. Храм Благовещения. Кесария Филиппова. Водопады. Тель Дан. Ворота Авраама.

2 день

Назарет-2

Кана Галилейская. Гора Блаженств. Табга. Капернаум. Обед. Прогулка на лодке по Галилейскому морю.

Золотая корона Старый город*

San Fransico

2 день

1 день

Иерусалим

Масличная гора. Панорама Старого города. Гефсиманский сад. Кедронская долина.

2 день

Иерусалим-2

Могила в саду - Вечеря Господня. Старый город. Виа Долороса. Стена Плача и туннель. Город Давида. Источник Силоам.

3 день

Иерусалим-3

Стена Езекии. Римская улица Кардо. Гора Сион. Верхняя комната. Гробница царя Давида. Музей Холокоста - Яд Вашем.

Отель "Святой Георгий" *

San Fransico

1 день

Мертвое море

Джордан. Иерихон. Гора Искушения. Масада.

2 день

Мертвое море-2

Вифлеем. Поле пастухов. Церковь Рождества Христова. Отдых на Мертвом море.

Дэвид Мертвое море*

San Fransico

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Why travel with FAVOR TRAVEL— not directly with a local company

Someone is on your side from the first call to the flight home

A local Turkish operator sells you an itinerary. FAVOR Travel walks with you from the first conversation to the moment you land back home. When a flight changes, a hotel shifts, or your group needs flexibility — we handle it. You don’t figure it out in a foreign country, alone.

Your guide knows the Bible — not just the ruins

We carefully select guides who bring Scripture to life on-site. When you stand in the Great Theatre at Ephesus and read Acts 19 — your guide opens the Word in the place where it happened. That’s a different experience entirely from a history lecture.

All domestic flights — booked, managed, and included

Flights are inside your tour price. You don’t search for them, you don’t book them separately, you don’t worry about check-in logistics. We handle it. That’s $600–1000 per couple already covered.

10+ years of faith-based travel

FAVOR Travel specializes in biblical and faith-based group tours. We understand how ministry works on the road, how church groups travel, and what matters most to believers making this pilgrimage.

Traveling as a church? We build the spiritual experience around you

The Seven Churches of Revelation is one of the most powerful itineraries a congregation can take together. Walking through Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamon, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea — every church letter in Revelation becomes personal, not historical.

For groups of 15 or more, we offer:

Fully customized spiritual itinerary — worship, Scripture reading, and prayer at each site
Dedicated devotional time on-site — designed around your pastor’s vision
Best group pricing — the more people, the lower the per-person cost
Flexible dates — we work around your church calendar
For 20+ people: option to extend to 10–14 days and add more destinations

Your pastor leads the spiritual journey. We make sure everything else runs perfectly.

✦ GROUP OF 20+? We can extend your journey to 10–14 days, add exclusive destinations, and offer our best group pricing.

Enhance Your Journey

Malta Pre-Tour

October 7 (TH) – Depart from Home
Make your way to your local airport, where you will board your overnight flight(s).

October 8 (FR) – Arrive in Malta
Upon arrival, collect your luggage and proceed to the arrival hall, where you will be met by a tour guide and/or driver and transferred to your hotel. Your guide will share the Maltese Islands’ rich history of St. Paul and Christianity, and you will attend Mass at a local church before dinner at your hotel.
Overnight in Qawra.

October 9 (SA) – The Three Cities
After breakfast at your hotel, depart for a full-day guided excursion to the Three Cities of Vittoriosa, Cospicua, and Senglea. In 1530, the Knights of St. John settled here on the east coast in the creeks of Grand Harbor. Next, see the Miraculous Statue of Jesus Christ the Redeemer in the Oratory of the Basilica, dedicated to the Virgin Mary's birth in Senglea. Later, take a typical harbor boat tour from Vittoriosa across the Grand Harbor to Valletta and see its waterfront. You will also see St. John’s Co-Cathedral and Museum in Valletta. Visit the Oratory, which houses the famous Caravaggio paintings. Enjoy dinner and a restful overnight.
Overnight in Qawra.

October 10 (SU) – Mellieha & Gozo
After breakfast at your hotel, depart for Gozo, a sister island of Malta. Here you’ll visit the Mellieha Sanctuary of Our Lady, a Marian Shrine. Pope John Paul II blessed the Sanctuary during his visit to Malta in 1990. You will be able to enjoy a picturesque view of the Valley of Our Lady, Mellieha Bay, Comino, and Gozo. Later, see Munxar Parish Church, a Baroque-style building dedicated to St. Paul; the Gozo Cathedral of the Assumption; and St. George’s Basilica, known as the golden church of the “Marble Basilica” of Gozo. The relics of St. Clement rest in the Baroque altar in the side chapel of St. Lazarus, which is one of eleven side chapels within the Basilica. Next, visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Blessed Virgin of Ta’Pinu, Malta’s most important pilgrimage site. The narrow rooms on either side of the altar are full of testaments to the local people’s belief in the intercession of Our Lady. Return by ferry to Malta.
Overnight in Qawra.

October 11 (MO) – St. Paul’s Bay, Mosta, Mdina & Rabat
After breakfast at your hotel, another full day of touring awaits. See St. Paul’s Bay by boat, the Church of the Assumption of Our Lady, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Museum in Mdina, the medieval walled city, the Bastions, St. Paul’s Catacombs, and St. Paul’s Grotto. St. Paul’s Grotto is said to be the place where St. Paul took refuge and prayed for three months while trying to convert the Maltese people to Christianity following his shipwreck around 60 AD. Pope John Paul II prayed in the grotto during his 1990 visit. Return to Malta for dinner and your last overnight. (B, D)
Overnight in Qawra.

October 12 (TU) – Fly to Rome
After an early breakfast and heartfelt farewells, transfer to the airport for your flight to Rome, Italy, to join the main tour. (B)

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