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Catholic Pilgrimage · 11 Days · Ireland

Saints of Ireland with Jeff and Emily Cavins

Join Jeff and Emily Cavins on a pilgrimage to Ireland. This trip will visit Belfast, Knock, Galway, Dublin, Glendalough and more! 

Dates
July 24 – August 3, 2026
Departs New York JFK or Minneapolis
Duration
11 Days
Trip code 26JA07IEJC
From
$5,495
The Pilgrimage

Walk in the Footsteps of Faith

Join Jeff and Emily Cavins on a pilgrimage to Ireland. This trip will visit Belfast, Knock, Galway, Dublin, and more!

Jeff and Emily Cavins
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Jeff and Emily Cavins

Catholic authors, educators, and pilgrimage leaders

Jeff and Emily Cavins are Catholic authors, educators, and experienced pilgrimage leaders. Jeff created The Great Adventure Bible Study and is a nationally known speaker, author, television host, and podcaster; he also serves as Director Emeritus and a teacher at the Catechetical Institute. Emily studied Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology, participated in archaeological work in Israel, and has written books and resources for Catholic adults and children. Together, they help pilgrims understand Scripture through the history, geography, and living faith of the places they visit.

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What's included

✓ Included

  • ✓Round-trip airfare from JFK/Dublin/JFK or MSP/Dublin/MSP
  • ✓Airport taxes and fuel surcharges
  • ✓Accommodations in first-class four-star hotels for 9 nights
  • ✓Service charges and hotel taxes
  • ✓Buffet breakfast daily
  • ✓1 restaurant lunch
  • ✓3 Hotel dinners (standard 3-course menu; beverages may be purchased at an additional cost)
  • ✓Irish Coffee Making Experience and restaurant dinner with a glass of wine or beer
  • ✓Farewell dinner in Dublin, accompanied by a glass of wine or beer
  • ✓Visit to the Titanic Museum
  • ✓The Guinness Experience in Dublin
  • ✓All transfers with a private A/C motor coach as per the itinerary
  • ✓Professional English-speaking Christian tour guide throughout
  • ✓Entrance fees are included for sites specifically listed (outside view means no entrance fee is included)
  • ✓Luggage handling at hotels (one piece per person in/out)
  • ✓Confirmation of daily private Mass
  • ✓Whisper sets

× Not included

  • ×Trip Protection and Medical Insurance (highly recommended)
  • ×Tipping /gratuities for the guide(s), driver, and wait staff (please refer to the suggestions; we will provide you with your final documents). Suggested budget $200- $220.00
  • ×Any items not explicitly mentioned in the list of inclusions
  • ×Beverages at meals, unless otherwise noted
  • ×Meals not specifically listed at the end of each day (B.L.D.)
  • ×Church donations (budget $2.00 - $5.00 per Mass)
  • ×Airport transfers for land-only passengers unless they are at the airport at the same time as the group
  • ×Personal expenses
  • ×Airline Seat assignments and assistance with flight pre-check-in
  • ×ETIAS European Travel Authorization and ETA-UK
  • ×Any airline baggage charges
  • ×Baggage handling at train stations, airports, and hotels in excess of one suitcase per person
  • ×Any charges incurred due to excessive luggage including the cost of an additional baggage vehicle or porterage charges

Tipping /gratuities for the guide(s), driver, and wait staff (please refer to the suggestions; we will provide you with your final documents). Suggested budget $200- $220.00.

Day by Day

Your pilgrimage, mapped out

Tap any day to explore. Meals: B breakfast · L lunch · D dinner.
Day 1July 24, 2026
DEPART FROM USA
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We depart Minneapolis or JFK airports on an overnight flight to Dublin. Dinner and breakfast are served on the plane. Quotes for add-on flights and optional Premium Economy and Business Class seats are available upon request, starting 120 days prior to departure. Due to group air restrictions, we cannot request specific seat assignments on flights. If this trip feature is essential, please book land-only with us and arrange your own air travel.

Day 2July 25, 2026
WELCOME TO IRELAND: THE LAND OF SAINTS - BELFAST
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Welcome to Ireland, where you will be greeted by the Select International Tours Irish tour manager, who will accompany the group throughout the entire trip. We board our comfortable motorcoach and depart for Belfast. We stop at the Hill of Slane, in the magnificent Boyne Valley, where St. Patrick lit a Paschal fire to celebrate Easter. We also see Monasterboice, an early Christian settlement with a round tower and some of Ireland’s most famous High Crosses. Our first Mass is at St. Peter’s Church in Drogheda (TBC), featuring its 40 spectacular stained glass windows. Here we see the Shrine of St. Olive Plunkett, credited with bringing the Jesuits to Ireland. He was hanged for treason in 1681, but was declared a saint in 1973, and his preserved head forms the centerpiece of the shrine. Settle into our hotel in Belfast for the welcome dinner and a well-deserved night of rest. Overnight in Belfast.

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Day 3July 26, 2026
BELFAST
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Our day starts with a hearty Irish breakfast, which is included each morning, before we depart for the Titanic Quarter, where we visit the Titanic Museum. Located in the heart of Belfast, the Titanic Belfast recreates the story of the world’s most famous ship in an iconic, sixfloor building beside the historic site of the original ship’s construction. Through the interactive displays, we envision the Titanic experience. In the afternoon, we have time for lunch and a panoramic city tour, including the famous murals depicting the political conflict between Catholics and Protestants. We visit the area of the city known as “troubles”. As dinner is at leisure, we recommend visiting John Long’s for excellent Fish and Chips, which have been served here for over a hundred years (transportation not included). Mass will be celebrated. Overnight in Belfast.

B
Day 4July 27, 2026
ST. PATRICK’S COUNTRY – WESTPORT
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We visit St. Patrick’s Center to learn about the life of St. Patrick. Nearby is the Church of Ireland Down Cathedral, where we see the burial sites of three saints: St. Patrick, St. Brigid, and St. Columba. Following Mass and Jeff’s talk, we drive to County Mayo for an overnight. Tonight we have time to enjoy the lively music scene in the quintessential Irish town of Westport. Overnight in the area.

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Day 5July 28, 2026
A VISIT TO OUR LADY OF KNOCK
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Today, we travel to Knock, Ireland’s national Marian Shrine. On the 21st of August, 1879, Our Lady, St. Joseph, and St. John the Evangelist appeared at the south gable of Knock Parish Church. Fifteen people, young and old, witnessed this apparition. From this miraculous occurrence, Knock has grown to an internationally recognized Marian Shrine. The personal pilgrimage of Pope John Paul II in 1979, commemorating the centenary of the apparition, inspired an even greater devotion to the Shrine and endorsed the indelible seal of Vatican approval. Mass will be celebrated, and Jeff will give a talk in Knock. Dinner and overnight in the area.

BD
Day 6July 29, 2026
KYLEMORE ABBEY – GALWAY
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We depart through the rugged, hauntingly beautiful scenery of Connemara to Kylemore Abbey. We tour the grounds, visit the Abbey, explore the shops, celebrate Mass at the Neo-Gothic Church, and listen to Jeff’s talk. Be sure to stop by the Walled Victorian Garden and the tea house, where you can enjoy tea, coffee, and famous Irish scones. Our day continues in Galway, the City of Tribes. Dinner is at leisure. Overnight in the Galway area.

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Day 7July 30, 2026
BURREN – CLIFFS OF MOHER
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The magnificent landscape of the Burren awaits us today. We visit the incredible Cliffs of Moher and then warm up from the wind blowing at the Cliffs with an Irish coffee-making demonstration at our hotel. Mass will be celebrated. Overnight in Limerick. (B.L. Special dinner plus Irish Coffee Making Experience)

BLD
Day 8July 31, 2026
CASTLES, KINGS, AND SAINTS
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We drive to see the magnificent Rock of Cashel, which was the seat of kings and bishops for 900 years and flourished until the early 17th century. We continue to the lovely medieval town of Kilkenny. The city is famous for its imposing Castle, its ale, and Fr. Willie Purcell, who shares the history of his 200-plus relic collection with us. (TBC) If we are lucky, Fr. Purcell will lead us in song with his magnificent voice. Mass will be celebrated. Dinner and overnight in Kilkenny.

BD
Day 9August 1, 2026
GLENDALOUGH – DUBLIN
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Our morning is dedicated to Glendalough, a monastic site founded by St. Kevin. Famed for its beautiful scenery and historical monuments, Glendalough has been a center for pilgrims and visitors since the founding of its monastery by St. Kevin in the 6th Century. St. Kevin is the subject of many legends, and he is often compared to St. Francis of Assisi. We learn about the history of the monastic community through an exhibition showing us the Golden Age of early Christian Ireland. Enjoy a guided tour of the site, which includes the Round Tower, the Cathedral’s ruins, and “St. Kevin’s Kitchen,” situated within an old cemetery. Mass will be celebrated. Continue our day with a drive to Dublin, where we have time to explore the city and its vibrant pub scene. Dinner is at leisure. Overnight in Dublin.

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Day 10August 2, 2026
DUBLIN
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This morning, we drive to the Storehouse, initially built in 1904 to house the Guinness fermentation process. The core of the building is modeled on a giant pint glass. The tour takes us step by step through the brewing process, culminating at the Gravity Bar, where we can savor a pint of Guinness while enjoying panoramic views of Dublin City. We visit Trinity College to see the Book of Kells. The afternoon is free to explore the city on our own. We recommend visiting the EPIC Museum of Immigration or the National Gallery. Tonight we have a farewell dinner. Mass will be celebrated. Overnight in Dublin. (B. Special dinner)

BD
Day 11August 3, 2026
ON OUR WAY HOME
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Following breakfast at the hotel, we are transferred to the airport for our flights back to the USA.

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$5,495per person

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Land and Group Air from JFK
$5,995per person

Land and Group Air from JFK. Main trip package.

Land and Group Air from MSP
$6,495per person

Land and Group Air from MSP. Main trip package.

Solo Room (Additional Charge)
$1,395additional

Solo Room (Additional Charge). Additional supplement.

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A deposit of $500.00 per person should accompany your registration by April 15, 2026.
Final Payment
Final payment is due by May 25, 2026.
Passport Validity
Your passport must be valid through February 3, 2027.
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