“What a trip! Leading up to visiting Israel we were excited with anticipation, but boy did it exceed anything we had imagined. Our tour guide CJ was outstanding. He broke down the Jewish culture, past and modern history, biblical connections/application, and geography of Israel at every site. It was just so awesome with how many sites and artifacts we were shown and how seamlessly our trip was organized. Throughout the week we were taken well care of. We stayed in very nice hotels, ate great food, and enjoyed a comfortable, air-conditioned bus driven by our expert driver, Happy. Happy made sure we stayed hydrated and took extra special care of us in keeping us safe. CJ and Happy complemented each other wonderfully. With packed days of touring, we enjoyed restful evenings. We also felt safe and secure throughout our travels, allowing us to delve fully into what we were learning and what God was teaching us about Himself.
Besides enjoying CJ and Happys sense of humor, we quickly experienced camaraderie between the rest of our group, which made little things like traveling, eating, and taking pictures fun. Thank you all for loving on us; we thank God for you and this short time we were able to connect. And most importantly we thank God as we recognize all the lessons we learned along the way. He definitely used this trip to reveal new things to us as we learned more about the Bible, God, and ourselves.
Thank you and many Blessings,
Jeanne Jackson
10-Day Ireland Celtic Christianity Tour
From Dublin to Cork, explore, learn, and grow in your faith on a 10-day tour to Ireland!
What’s Included
- All Transfers
- Breakfast & Dinner Daily
- Entrance Fees to all Sites
- Gratuities
- Itinerary as per Description
- Premium Accommodations
- Professional Tour Guides
- Transportation by Deluxe Motor Coach
Schedule
Day 1 Depart USA
Day 2 Arrive in Ireland
Welcome to Ireland! Upon your arrival, you will start your pilgrimage at St. Patrick’s Cathedral and travel on to Phoenix Park. After a short driving tour of Dublin, you will check into your hotel.
Day 3 the Bru na Boinne & Armagh
Start your day by discovering the rich history of Celtic life at the Bru na Boinne Prehistoric Monuments. You will see one of the Passage Tomb sites here, such as Newgrange and Knowth. The Hill of Tara was the island’s political and spiritual capital. Walk the grounds of Monasterboice Monastery, the ruins remain a testament to their Christian heritage. Finish the day in Armagh.
Day 4 Downpatrick
Journey into the soul of Christian Ireland at Downpatrick. See the church and grave of St. Patrick, as well as a visitor’s center. Visit the Church of Ireland's St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Day 5 Galway
Start your day by visiting Clonmacnoise, an important monastic site and the burial place of kings. Finish the day in Galway.
Day 6 Limerick
Arrive at the Cliffs of Moher. Continue to Bunratty Castle near the town of Limerick. Bunratty is Ireland’s most complete, authentic, and elaborately furnished medieval castle. Finish the day in Killarney.
Day 7 Ring of Kerry & Kinsale
Delight in some of Ireland’s most spectacular scenery as you travel around the Ring of Kerry. Visit the 19th-century Muckross House. Enjoy the magnificent Victorian mansion, considered one of Ireland’s leading stately homes. Finish the day in Kinsale and enjoy a walking tour. See the Norman French inscriptions at St. Multrose Church.
Day 8 Cork
Travel to Cork to visit Blarney Castle and see the fabled Blarney Stone. You will see the Rock of Cashel, the traditional seat of Irish kings.
Day 9 Dublin
Take a bus tour through scenic Wicklow County to Glendalough, one of the most beautiful spots in all of Ireland. See the Celtic High Crosses and a stone-roofed church. Explore the wonderful hiking trails around the two lakes. Finish the day with time on your own this afternoon in Dublin.
Day 10 Depart to the USA
Jeanne Jackson
This was my first time to Isreal, and it was such a fantastic trip due to our guide Adam and our driver Money Mike! Adam is so knowledgeable and was really able to make each site come alive for me. We had a really large group, and I am sure that Adam felt like he was “herding cats” all week, but he kept us together and moving through the areas while sharing so much information. With Mike’s driving and sense of humor, I felt very safe even though the streets sometimes seemed way too narrow for all of the buses and cars! The team of Adam and Money Mike were fabulous, and I would highly recommend them!!
Adrienne Carter
If you’re doing the Holy Land Tour, there’s no question in which company to choose - it’s Travel With Friends! The entire trip was very well planned and wasted no time in getting us in and out of sites while beating the crowds. Ibrahim was a phenomenal guide! He was personable, fun, and incredibly knowledgeable in the Bible and history of the land. Will definitely do this trip again and go through Travel With Friends!
Ellie Hill