Knock
In the heart of County Mayo is the world-famous Knock Shrine. In 1879, fifteen people witnessed Our Lady, St Joseph, St John the Evangelist and an altar.
As a pilgrimage destination, Knock has the same status as Lourdes, attracting thousands every year. Within the confines of the shrine can be found the Basilica, Stations of the Cross and several other Chapels and a museum. This tour also combines some fascinating sightseeing including the famous Croagh Patrick Mountain.
The itinerary shown below, for a tour of 6 days, is merely a sample. Your tour will be entirely tailor-made to your own specifications.
Sample 6 Day Itinerary
This itinerary offers a choice of travel by air or by coach. Once we reach Knock the tour follows the same programme.
Travel by Air
Fly from the UK to Ireland and transfer by coach to Knock. We return to the airport by coach for our flight home.
Travel by Coach
Travel by coach from home and take a ferry crossing to Ireland, continue on to Knock. Return via a sea crossing to England, and home.
Day 1 Travel from the UK to Ireland and on to Knock. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.
Day 2 After breakfast we have a guided tour of the Knock Shrine and the folk museum. In the afternoon, we join the Devotions: visit the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, the Stations of the Cross and the Rosary Procession. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.
Day 3 After breakfast we have a full day excursion travelling to: Belmullet, where Gaelic is still spoken; Erris, an area of unspoilt beauty with Europe’s largest natural area of boglands; Ceide Fields,one of Europe’s most important recent stone-age discoveries and finally Foxford. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.
Day 4 After breakfast we have a full days excursion visiting first Croagh Patrick Mountain, with an opportunity for those who wish to climb to the summit. We then visit the attractive and historical town of Westport, where we can spend time relaxing and exploring. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.
Day 5 After breakfast we have a full day to relax and explore Knock on our own. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.
Day 6 After breakfast we leave Knock and make our return journey.
Alternative excursions are also available.