Catholic Grandparents Association
Pilgrimage to World Meeting of Families
Dublin, Ireland | Aug 20 - 27, 2018
*Optional Post-Tour to Knock, Ballintubber Abbey, Croagh Patrick & Galway | Aug 27 - 30, 2018
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Your trip includes
- Round-trip airfare from New York (JFK Airport)
- All airport taxes & fuel surcharges
- Centrally located hotel:
(or similar)
- ~ 6 nights: Aug 21 - 27 | Gresham Hotel, Dublin
- Breakfast and Dinner daily
- Transfers as per itinerary (on Group Basis)
- Transportation by air-conditioned motor coach
- Assistance of a professional local Christian guide(s)
- Sightseeing and admissions fees as per itinerary
- World Meeting of Family Registration and Event Fees
- Arrangements for Mass Daily
- Tips to Restaurants
- Luggage handling (1 piece per person)
Not included
- Lunches, Tips to your guide & driver, Items of a personal nature.
Itinerary
Monday - August 20, 2018 - Depart for Dublin
Depart from your hometown for your overnight flight(s) to Ireland. Meals will be served on board
Tuesday - August 21, 2018 - Arrive in Dublin (Attend the Opening Ceremony)
Cead Mile Failte - Welcome to Ireland! Upon arrival into Dublin you will be greeted by your tour guide and driver. We will have a panoramic city tour on both sides of the River Liffey, where we pass by the General Post Office on the city's main streets, O'Connell Street, Custom House, and Phoenix Park, the largest city park in Europe. On the other side of the river are Georgian squares characterized by colorful doors, Grafton Street and Trinity College which is the oldest university in Ireland, founded in 1592 by Elizabeth I. Time permitting we visit the ancient library contain-ing over 20,000 manuscripts, among which is the Book of Kells, a manu-script from the 9th century written by the monks at St. Colombo's monas-tery on the island of Iona. Today we will also visit St. Patrick's Anglican Cathedral, built in 1213. This Gothic Cathedral has a splendid interior, with some beautiful tombs and monuments. The ornate stained glass win-dows can be found in the Chancel. In the late afternoon we transfer to our hotel for dinner and overnight.
*Opening Ceremony at Croke Park
Wednesday - August 22, 2018 – Opening Ceremony (World Meeting of Families)
Following breakfast, we will make our way to the Opening Ceremony for
the World Meeting of Families. Dinner and overnight at Hotel.
*The Family and Faith: Chapters 1 to 3 of The Joy of Love
Thursday - August 23, 2018 – World Meeting of Families
Following an early morning breakfast, we will make our way to the location
of the Lectures and Events. You will have free time to attend any, and all,
events and lectures that are of interest to you! Return to the Hotel for din-
ner, and then have free time in the evening to go for a walk on your own.
Time for NIF/CFM/NACFLM meeting & forum will be scheduled
*The Family and Faith: Chapters 4 to 6 of The Joy of Love
Friday - August 24, 2018 – World Meeting of Families
Following an early morning breakfast, we will make our way to the location of the Lectures and Events. You will have free time to attend any, and all, events and lectures that are of interest to you! Return to the Hotel for din- ner, and then have free time in the evening to go for a walk on your own. Time for NIF/CFM/NACFLM meeting & forum will be scheduled
*The Family and Faith: Chapters 7 to 9 of The Joy of LoveSaturday - August 25, 2018 – World Meeting of Families
Make your way to breakfast, and prepare to celebrate one of the most significant and beautiful events within every World Meeting of Families. Today will be a spent gathering with pilgrims around the world, and cele-brating the gift of "family". A cultural celebration will be taking place throughout the day, in the form of music, dance, song, and prayer. Stories will be given by families representing the five continents - along with many other activities. Dinner and overnight.
*Attend the Festival of Families
Sunday - August 26, 2018 – Closing Ceremony of the World Meeting of Families
Today is an early morning, which will start with breakfast, and then making our way on foot to the Closing Ceremony (location: TBD.) Starting with a Solemn Mass in thanksgiving to God, the Holy Trinity, and for the gift of family and for its sanctification. This Mass will mark the conclusion of the World Meeting of Families, along with the next Diocese to host the event in conjunction with the Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life will be announced. This is expected to be a full day event. Return to the Hotel for your final dinner in Ireland, and a restful nights sleep.
*Schedule for Closing Ceremony - and - Solemn Eucharistic Celebration
Monday - August 27, 2018 - Dublin – Return Home
This morning, you will have an early morning breakfast before you make your way to the Airport for your return flights home.
*Stop at Dardistown Cemetery on the way to Dublin Airport - TBD
Why buy "With Airfare" from 206 Tours
- 1000’s of flights are being cancelled. 206 Tours will assist getting you to your destination.
- Your transfer will be waiting for you upon arrival, even if your flights are rescheduled.
- In the event your tour is not operating we will refund you all your money back or provide a full credit
- Your seats will be assigned according to your request (most online fares do not include seat assignment appox. $300)
- If you need to travel few days prior or stay few days later, make a stop-over, we will arrange it for you.
If you do not buy Airfare from 206 Tours
- With many flight cancellations and overbookings, we feel that you should know:
If your flight is cancelled - 206 Tours will not be able to assist you. - In order to guarantee your arrival and departure transfer, we need your detailed flight arrival / departure by 45 days prior, Any changes within 45 -3 days prior, additional transfer cost may apply.
- For changes in arrival / departure within 3 days of departure, we will not be able to rebook your transfer and you will need to make your own way to / from hotel or airport at your own cost
- Often times low online fares, do not include seat assignments ($300 approx.). It will be a challenge to get a good seat assigned at the airport.
- If you book your own airfare, travel insurance provided by 206 Tours will not reimburse expenses caused by your flight changes.