11 Days May 1–11, 2018

For More Information Contact:Ceci Triska - 979-543-8575 email: ceci.triska@gmail.com

Select International Tours at800-842-4842 susan@select-intl.com

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Faith of the Irish

Journeys of Faith with Ceci presents

with Rev. Bob Knippenberg Holy Family Church, Wharton, Texas

ITINERARYMay 1, Tuesday – Day 1: Depart USA Depart Houston on an overnight flight to Dublin. Breakfast and dinner will be served on the flight.

May 2, Wednesday – Day 2: ARRIVAL DUBLINArrive Dublin Airport where you are greeted by the local driver/guide and assisted on to the motor coach. We celebrate Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Dublin. Board the coach to en-joy a panoramic city tour of Dublin. We will visit St Patrick’s Cathedral and the Book of Kells located in Trinity College. Our tour ends along Nassau Street, right in the heart of Dublin’s shopping district. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure in Dublin city centre with time for shopping or further personal sightseeing. Dinner and overnight in Dublin. (D)

May 3, Thursday – Day 3: DUBLIN – FR. PAYTON CENTER – OUR LADY OF KNOCK SHRINE We depart Dublin driving to County Mayo. We stop at Fr Payton Centre just of the outskirts of Ballina, before continuing to Our Lady of Knock Shrine, where we celebrate Mass at the Basilica, visit the Basilica, the apparition site, the museum and the graveyard. Over a million and a half visitors visit this iconic center of the apparitions of the Virgin Mary, St Joseph and St John to a large group of locals in 1879. We visit the nearby town of Westport for some lei-sure time on your own and perhaps to have a pint at Matt Malloy’s pub,owned by a member of the famous Chieftains music group. Dinner and overnight at Ballina. (B, D)

May 4, Friday – Day 4: CROUGH PATRICK – CONNEMARA – GALWAYDepart early this morning for a visit to the Ballintuber Abbey, where St. Patrick baptized the first Christians on the Irish soil. Continue toward Croagh Patrick, the 2,500 foot conical tipped “Holy Mountain”. St. Patrick is said to have spent forty days of Lent in prayer and fast-ing here. The majestic mountain is now a favorite Irish pilgrimage destination. We stop at the center for a visit, before continuing through the magnificent scenery of Connemara, where the inhabitants still speak Gaelic. Arrive at the romantic Kylemore Abbey for a visit and lunch on your own. We celebrate Mass in the Kylemore Abbey Chapel. Before arriving Galway stop at the Celtic Crystal factory and showroom, for some fun shopping. Tonight explore the City of Tribes on your own. Dinner and overnight in Galway. (B, D)

May 5, Saturday – Day 5: GALWAY-DAY AT LEISURE We celebrate Mass with the locals today, followed by time at leisure in Galway. You can shop at one of many excellent wool and crystal shops in the city or take a ferry to the Aran Islands to bike around and experience one of the last predominantly Gaelic-speaking parts of the country. Pilgrims have an open evening to explore the pub music scene and Irish culture. Overnight in Galway. (B)

May 6, Sunday – Day 6: GALWAY-BURREN – CLIFFS OF MOHER – BUNRATTY We celebrate Mass at St. Nicholas Cathedral, where the legend tells us Christopher Colum-bus prayed before sailing to the New World. Meet the local Irish farmer during the visit to the Rathbaun working farm for tea and scones before driving through the magnificent scenery of Burren to the much photographed Poulnabrone Portal Tomb. The site rises prominently above the limestone pavements of the Burren, casting its prehistoric shadow over the land-scape. We learn a little about the history of the site before we drive to the Cliffs of Moher Cliff’s & the Atlantic Edge Experience. This exhibition is an exciting interpretative center, housed in an underground building which sits well and unobtrusively into the landscape.

WHAT’S THE COST?

Land and Air

$3895.00Land Only

$2995.00Single Supplement

$695.00

YOUR COMPREHENSIVE TOUR INCLUDES

• Round trip airfare from Houston to Dublin

• Airline surcharges, fuel and airport taxes are subject to change until the time of ticketing

• Accommodations in first class hotels • Open hot buffet breakfast daily• Dinners as per itinerary • Three special dinners with bever-

ages• Beverages are not included unless

specified• Private Air-conditioned motor coach • English-speaking driver/guide • All admission charges as per the

itinerary• Baggage handling for one suitcase

per person only included at the hotels

• Parking fees for motor coaches• Local hotel taxes• Select International Tours Travel

Portfolio• Confirmation of Daily Mass

RATES DO NOT INCLUDE• Personal expenses• Travel protection - optional and

highly encouraged• Medical insurance• Any items not specifically men-

tioned in the listed inclusions• Beverages at meals unless other-

wise noted• Gratuities for the guide(s), driver

and hotel staff (please refer to the suggestions we will make available to you). For restaurant meals, we recommend a tip of $2.00 per person per day. For extra luggage, please tip $1.00 per person per bag.

• Church donations

Walk over to the cliffs and if you dare take a walk up to O’Brien’s Tower. Our last stop druing this busy day is at the Bunratty Folk Park, where we enjoy a medieval dinner at 8:45PM at Bunratty Castle. Overnight in Shannon. (B, Special dinner.)

May 7, Monday– Day 7: THE BLARNEY – JAMESONS EXPERIENCE Today we are off to Blarney Castle, where we acquire the ‘gift of gab’ by kissing the Blarney Stone. the Woollen Mill offers some great shopping for traditional Irish gifts. Our next stop is Cobh, with one of the most spectacular vistas in all of Ireland. We will visit the Cobh Heritage Centre, which tells the story of the 2 million-plus emigrants who departed from Cobh Harbor to foreign lands. Cobh was also the last port of call for the Titanic before she sank. Naturally, we will also have some time for a ‘spirited’ visit to the famous Jameson Irish whiskey distillery. Our evening tonight is in the historic seaport town of Cork. Some of the main streets are built over channels where ships nuzzled their anchor-chains a century ago. Mass will be celebrated. Dinner tonight is at a local pub. (B, Special dinner)

May 8, Tuesday – Day 8: CASHEL – KILKENNY Following breakfast we drive to the Rock of Cashel, the seat of Munster Kings from 370 to 1101AD, when it was gifted to the church. We visit the beautiful site before continuing to the restored church of Holycross Abbey, where we celebrate Mass. Our day continues with a visit to Kilkenny Castle for a guided visit. Enjoy time at leisure in the lovely little town of Kilkenny before dinner and an outing to the local pub where we listen to Irish music and perhaps have a try dancing an Irish jig. Dinner and overnight in Kilkenny. (B, D)

May 9, Wednesday – Day 9: GLENDALOUGH – POWERSCOURT – DUBLIN First stop this morning is Glendalough, in the Valley of the Two Lakes. This early ecclesiastical settlement was founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century. The monastic complex includes a su-perb 100’ round tower, stone churches, ancient graveyard and the 11’ granite High Cross of St Kevin. Visit the medieval remains of the Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul and the stone roofed church of St Kevin. We celebrate Mass here and visit the Visitor’s Center. Powerscourt Gardens and Manor where we have a tour of the house and gardens and lunch, is a beautiful example of a traditional Irish Manor house. We arrive Dublin for dinner on your own and overnight. (B.)

May 10, Thursday – Day 10: EXCURSION TO DROGHEDA, SLANE & TARA Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at our hotel before heading to The Boyne Valley and to Bru Na Boinne, the largest and one of the most important pre historical Megalithic sites in Ireland. The site is a complex mound of chamber tombs standing stones and other prehistorical enclosures dating back from early 3500 B.C. We celebrate Mass at St Peter’s Church in Drogheda and visit the Relic of St Oliver’s Head. Our next destination today is Monasterboice, one of Ireland’s earliest Christian sites where we see the Round Tower, the magnificent High Crosses and the remains of two churches. We’ll continue to the nearby Olde Mellifont Abbey which was the first Cistercian monastery in Ireland, founded in 1142 by Saint Malachy. After lunch on our own, we head west to Slane Hill where St. Patrick proclaimed Christianity in 433 AD by lighting the paschal fire. On the Hill is a 16th century church built on the site of the ancient church founded by Saint Patrick. We will also tour one of Ireland’s most iconic castles, Slane Castle. Our wonderful day ends at the Hill of Tara in the Boyne Valley, a ceremonial site associated with kingship rituals. From the time of the first Celtic influence until the Norman invasion in the 12th Century, the Hill of Tara was Ireland’s political and spiritual capital. The King of Tara represented a very old ideal of sacred kingship in Ireland, imbued with mythical aura. Tonight we have a festive Irish evening at a local pub. Overnight in Dublin. (B, Farewell dinner)

May 11, Friday– Day 11: RETURN TO USA Following breakfast this morning we depart for USA. (B)

This active program covers a good amount of ground each day. Expect from two to three hours walking on some touring days. The pace is moderate, however you will encounter some uneven surfaces, stairs, steps and significant slopes.

Deposits and final payment: A deposit of $500.00 per person by check made payable to Select International Tours should accompany the registration form along with your optional travel protection payment, if purchasing, and a copy of your passport picture page by November 17, 2017. Final payment is due by March 1, 2018. Please mail your deposit and insurance payment to: Ceci Triska, P.O. Box 307, El Campo, TX 77437. Please mail to Select International Tours, 85 Park Ave. Flemington, N.J. 08822, 800-842-4842, susan@select-intl.com. Your passport must be valid through November 11, 2018. Prices quoted are based on cash payments. Cash prices $3,895.00 for the com-plete package, $2,995.00 land only (air not included), $695.00 single supplement (in room by yourself). Credit card payments are: $4,090.00 for the complete pack-age, $3,145.00 for land only, $730.00 single supplement. Airline, seating and special requests: The seats are assigned by the airlines. We do not reserve specific seats. You may change your seat, provide mileage program information and passenger contact information directly with the air-lines once the ticket numbers are received. (approximately three weeks prior to departure). All special needs and requests due to medical or dietary restrictions must be requested in writing at least 60 days prior to departure. Business class and premium coach seats are available upon request as are add-ons from your hometown airport. Single supplement: A limited number of single rooms are available at an additional cost of $695.00 per person cash payment. Prices are based on two people per room. We do not guarantee room mates but will do our best to connect you with a possible share.Land Only Option: $2,995.00 per person cash price. Land only services start and end at the hotels, unless you are able to meet the group at the airport, and do not include airfare.Baggage: Each participant is permitted to check (1) suitcase weighing no more than 50 lbs., and one small carry-on bag on the plane. Airline baggage fees are not included. Please check the specific baggage fees on the airline website.Tour Cancellation Policy: Tour Cancellation Policy: A $350.00 non-refund-able fee will be accessed if reservation is canceled more than 90 days prior

to departure. 90-60 days before departure a total of $500.00 is non-refund-able. Within 60 days of departure all payments are non-refundable regard-less of reason for cancellations. All cancellations must be in writing. Unused portions of the trip are not refundable. We strongly encourage you to purchase Travel Protection. Call or visit our website for details on the cost per person for the Group Deluxe and Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) plans. We encourage all travelers to purchase a plan at the time of initial deposit. See attached travel protection information for details, www.selectinternationaltours.com.Pricing: Prices are based on a minimum of 30 passengers traveling & payment by cash or check. Prices are based on the current exchange rate of 1.15 USD to Euro and subject to recalculation at the time of final payment. Fuel surcharge and taxes are subject to change at time of final invoicing.Responsibility: By accepting this confirmation, you agree that the Group Leaders and Select International Tours, Inc. have no responsibility for any acts or omission of the travel suppliers in your itinerary and during your trip. We have no special knowledge regarding the financial conditions of the sup-pliers, unsafe travel conditions, health hazards or weather hazards at loca-tions traveled. We are not responsible for flight delays or cancellations or any charges incurred due to unforeseen circumstances. Unused portions of the trip are non-refundable. For information about destination climate, risks and safety please consult the appropriate on line resources. For health information consult the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. You are responsible for checking passport, visa, vaccination or other entry requirements of your destinations. Itineraries are subject to change and out of our control. We are not responsible for any damaged, lost or stolen articles. We are not responsible for any sickness, injury or death during or after the trip. Travel documents will be mailed out approximately 3 weeks before departure. Please review them carefully for any errors. Shipping & Handling: $15.00 per person - not included in package price will be added to each invoice. Your invoice will confirm the trip registra-tion.

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Journeys of Faith with Ceci presents Faith of the Irish Pilgrimage May 1 - 11, 2018 with Rev. Bob Knippenberg

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