Join Fr. Damian McElroy on an
Ireland Pilgrimage
– 10 Days, 8 Nights – September 12 - 21, 2016
For more information or to register, contact:
Joel Scholtz Cruise Planners (609) 654-2738 jscholtz@cruiseplanners.com
Ireland Pilgrimage September 12 - Depart USA Depart on your international overnight flight. September 13 – Arrive in Dublin On arrival at Dublin Airport meet with your driver and your English speaking guide. Transfer to your Hotel in Louth for dinner and overnight. September 14 – Newry, Downpatrick and Belfast Travel north today through the town of Newry to Downpatrick. Visit the Saul Church - the first church that St. Patrick established in Ireland. In Belfast visit the Titanic Museum, the world’s largest interactive Titanic exhibition located on the same grounds where the Titanic was built. Next, visit Down Cathedral which is best known as the burial site of St. Patrick. Visit the St. Patrick Centre in Downpatrick. The exhibition here uses state of the art interpretation that gives visitors a real understanding of the arrival and establishment of Christianity in Ireland. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight. September 15 – Louth to Dublin Today we will travel to Dublin. En route, stop at the Bru na Boinne Visitor Center designed to present the archaeological heritage of the Boyne Valley, which includes the fascinating megalithic passage tombs of Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth. Continue to Newgrange and see the Megalithic Passage Tomb built around 3200 BC. Next, arrive in Dublin and enjoy a panoramic city tour. Take a walking tour of Trinity College. Founded by Queen Elizabeth I in 1592, it is the oldest college in Ireland. We’ll visit the Old Library here and see the Book of Kells, an ornately illustrated Bible produced by Celtic Monks around 800 AD. September 16 – Dublin & Wicklow Today you will depart Dublin and journey through Wicklow County, known as “the Garden of Ireland”. Visit Glendalough, a 6th century monastic site founded by St. Kevin. Visit Powerscourt house and Powerscourt Gardens, part of a large country manor built in the 1700’s. Return to your Dublin hotel for dinner and overnight. September 17 – Dublin to Kerry This morning depart Dublin for Kerry. En route visit Blarney Castle and Blarney Woolen Mills Shop. At the Castle of Blarney you will see the fabled Blarney Stone. Legend says that those who kiss the stone acquire the gift of eloquence. Continue to Kerry for dinner and overnight.
September 18 – Ring of Kerry & Muckross House & Gardens Delight in some of Ireland's most spectacular scenery as we travel around the Ring of Kerry. Leaving Killarney pass through Killorglin, famous for its Puck Fair, then to Glenbeigh where the cliff road affords panoramic views of the Dingle Peninsula and Dingle Bay. Continuing to Cahirciveen, you’ll pass the birthplace of our National hero, Daniel O’Connell. The road then continues through the mountains to Molls Gap and Ladies View with superb views of the famous Lakes of Killarney. To end the day, visit the 19th century Muckross House. Enjoy this magnificent Victorian mansion that is considered one of Ireland’s leading stately homes. Dinner and overnight will be in the Kerry area. September 19 – Kerry to Galway Travel through the enchanting Irish countryside to Bunratty Castle near the town of Limerick. Bunratty is Ireland’s most complete and authentic, elaborately furnished medieval castle. As you travel through the Burren Region, you arrive at the Cliffs of Moher with sheer cliffs dropping 600 feet to the water below. Continue to Galway via the Burren Region. The Burren is unique due to the Karst limestone pavements, which have been eroded to a distinctive pattern. This pavement is criss-crossed by cracks known as grykes in which grow a myriad of wild flora and under which are huge caves and rivers. The Burren contains dozens of megalithic tombs and Celtic crosses as well as a ruined Cistercian Abbey dating back to the 12th century. Dinner and overnight in the Galway area. September 20 – Galway to Dublin Visit Clonmacnoise. Dermot, a local prince, helped Ciaran build his first church on the site, and when Dermot was elected High King, he richly endowed the monastery. Clonmacnoise was a great center of learning. The heritage center contains early grave slabs and the three remaining High Crosses, replicas of which now stand in their original location. Continue on to Dublin and visit Malahide Castle, one of Ireland's oldest and most historic castles. The 100-hectare estate was founded in the 12th century and occupied by the Talbot family until 1976. The castle contains much of its original 16th Century furnishings, a minstrel’s gallery and a unique collection of Irish historical portraits. September 21 - Return Home Return home with an enriched faith and memories to last a lifetime.
$3,398
per person from Newark
PRICE INCLUDES: Basic Tour & Guided Sightseeing Roundtrip International Airfare Additional baggage & optional fees may apply; see fine print for details Fuel Surcharges and Government Taxes Subject to change Admin. Fees, Entrance Fees & Gratuities Daily Buffet Breakfast & Dinner Deluxe Motorcoaches, First Class Hotels & much more!
TRAVEL REGISTRATION FORM
THE FINE PRINT
Mail to: Joel Scholtz - Cruise Planners 51 Montclaire Rd, Medford, NJ 08055
Agent: Joel Scholtz ID#: 29506 Departure City: Departure Date: 09/12/16 (J) Passenger Names: (as they appear on your passport) Legal Name: _____________________________________ Title: ___________ Birth date: ____/____/______ State of Birth: ____________________________ Passport #:_____________________________ Issue Date:____/_____/______ Place of Issue: __________________________ Exp. Date:____/_____/______ Preferred Name: _________________________ Sex: q Male q Female Email: ______________________________ q Send me emails about my trip Legal Name: _____________________________________ Title: ___________ Birth date: ____/____/______ State of Birth: ____________________________ Passport #:_____________________________ Issue Date:____/_____/______ Place of Issue: __________________________ Exp. Date:____/_____/______ Preferred Name: _________________________ Sex: q Male q Female Email: ______________________________ q Send me emails about my trip Address: ________________________________________________________ City: _______________________ State:___________ Zip Code:____________ Phone: ________________________ Alt. Phone: ________________________ Roommate(s): ___________________________________________________ If No Roommate: q Try to Match Me q Single Room (availability limited) Emergency Contact: ________________________ Relationship:___________ Phone: ________________________ Alt. Phone: ________________________ Excellent travel protection is available starting from $198 per person. Please contact Joel Scholtz for further information. Payment schedule is determined on a per case basis.
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For more info or to register, contact:
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INCLUDED IN PRICE: • Roundtrip international airfare • Deluxe motorcoaches • 1st class hotels • Guided sightseeing • Entrance fees to sites visited (as listed in itinerary) • Breakfast & dinner daily, hotel gratuities • Fuel surcharges $300 • Taxes $98 (Increases in government tax and fees are subject to change) • Program fees NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE: • Optional Travel Protection Program • Extensions and optional sightseeing as listed in the brochure • Miscellaneous fees such as individual transfers; passports, laundry, lunches, beverages at meals, baggage fees • Voluntary “Love Offering” for guide and driver • $100 Document fee for Non-US/Canadian residents ACCOMMODATIONS: Price is per person based on double occupancy. When available, single rooms are often smaller than doubles. While ETS will try to match roommates, ETS cannot guarantee a roommate will be available. Roommates may be assigned as late as 35 days prior to departure and, if one is not available or you request a single room, the following charges apply: $498 during the basic week. PAYMENT: A full deposit of $300 per person is required. An additional deposit of $1500 and full Travel protection premium is due 5/30/16. Final payment for trip is due 6/29/16. Thereafter, a late payment fee of $100 will be assessed. REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED AFTER 5/30/16: We welcome registrations received after 5/30/16. Registrations received between 5/31/16 – 6/14/16 will incur a $100 per person fee. Registrations received between 6/15/16 – 6/29/16 will incur a $200 per person fee. Registrations received after 6/30/16 will incur an additional fee based on air availability. Additional fees will be advised upon registration. CANCELLATION FEES: Cancellation Fees may be covered by the optional Travel Protection Program, provided premium has been paid and reason for cancellation is insurable. Those who do not take travel protection should be aware of the following cancellation penalties: From day of registration to 105 days prior to departure, you will be charged the $100 non-refundable administrative fee plus any airline fees. Additionally, thereafter, you will be charged any airline penalties and a single room supplement if your cancellation forces your roommate into a single plus the following charges: 104-60 days = $400; 59-45 days = $600; 44-31 days = 40% of total cost; 30 days to day of departure = 100% of total cost. Submit cancellation in writing. On or after day of departure, there will be no refund for any services not used. FIT TO TRAVEL STATEMENT: Passengers registering for the tour accept the responsibility for being in good health and able to walk and travel on the tour. Because many of the sites are not accessible to the physically challenged, those needing oxygen, wheelchairs, or other ambulatory assistance will find the tour extremely limiting to their experiences. If you have questions, please contact Joel Scholtz for more details. PRICE INCREASES: All prices quoted in this brochure are subject to change prior to payment in full due to currency fluctuations, fuel surcharge increases, government taxes and fees increases or unforeseen circumstances. In addition, you may be subject to a price increase after payment in full has been received due to potential government imposed taxes and fees. AIRLINE ROUTES and TICKETS: In order to keep prices low, ETS does not guarantee the most direct routing to your final destination. Once “printed,” airline tickets cannot be changed or refunded thereafter. Air transportation to/from your destination will be economy class on IATA and ARC carriers utilizing APEX or SUPER APEX nonrefundable, non-amendable tickets for groups of 10 or more flying together on entire itinerary. FLIGHT TIMES: All flights are subject to change by the airlines without advance notice. ETS is not responsible for such changes or delays and does not reimburse expenses resulting from such delays. If you are making your own flight arrangements to the departure city, we recommend you purchase a ticket that can be exchanged without large penalties. ADDITIONAL AIRLINE FEES: You will likely incur additional airline checked baggage fees that are not included in the price of the tour. These fees vary by airline and are at the airline's discretion on each segment of the flight itinerary. Additionally, you may incur optional fees (food, excess baggage, overweight baggage, items of personal nature, etc.) as well. For more information, contact Joel Scholtz. DEVIATIONS: Deviations from the standard tour program must be submitted in writing and are subject to additional airline fees, if applicable. Transfers for passengers who deviate are not included. ITINERARY CHANGES: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this brochure. While you will see all sites listed in this brochure, the order of sites and/or days and number of days may be altered to accommodate changes in airline, hotel schedules, and local conditions. Due to airline schedules, some participants may receive one or two extra leisure days at a nominal per day charge and some extensions may not be available on all departure dates. If itinerary changes necessitate extra overnights, you will be charged $125 per night; single rooms $175 per night. Meals for extra nights are not included. VALIDITY DATE: This brochure is valid until 3/31/16. If validity date has passed, contact Joel Scholtz. Registrations will still be accepted after the validity date. RELEASE INFORMATION Payment of deposit indicates permission for ETS or its agents to record the registrant’s participation and appearance on video tape, audio tape, film, photograph, or any other medium and to use the registrant’s name, likeness, voice, comments, submitted documentation, written papers, and/or biographical material without restrictions or limitation for any advertising, marketing, publicity, educational or promotional purpose which ETS or its agents deem appropriate, unless the registrant or guardian otherwise notifies ETS in writing prior to departure. Except where otherwise stated, ETS acts only as agent for the relevant supplier in securing hotels, transportation and other travel services and in no event shall ETS be liable for failure by any such supplier to render any transportation, lodging or other travel service to be provided on the tour. ETS assumes no liability for injury, death, damage, loss, theft, accident, delay or irregularity which may occur by reason of any negligent or willful act or omission of any suppliers of service. ETS does not own or operate any of the suppliers of services to your tour. Similarly without limiting the foregoing, passenger agrees to hold ETS harmless for any defect in any vehicle, plane, boat, bus, car, van or other vehicle, act of war or insurrection, terrorist activity, revolt or other civil uprising, military action, strikes or labor unrest or any Act of God or for any other act of any third party. Florida law will be applicable to any dispute which arises out of/or concerns this brochure or your tour. Any and all litigation must be brought only in and for courts in Polk County, Florida to the exclusion of litigation anywhere else in the world. Enrollment in and payment of deposit constitutes your acceptance of the “Fine Print.” Educational Opportunities Tours doing business as Educational Travel Services is the tour operator and is solely responsible for the travel program. Educational Opportunities Tours is registered with the State of Florida as a Seller of Travel. Registration No. ST24130. CST2027682-40