Day 1 | Thursday | Arrive in Dublin

Upon arrival in Dublin, your Peter’s Way Tour Manager will meet your group. Board your luxury motor coach. Enjoy a picturesque drive along the coastal route, leading to the city center, with an ideal introductory panoramic tour of “Dublin’s Fair City.” Check-in at your hotel. This evening, attend the Choral Evensong at Christ Church Cathedral, followed by an official welcome by the Dean of the Cathedral. Welcome reception by Lord Mayor with fellow festival participants.

Dinner and overnight at hotel in Dublin.

Day 2 | Friday | Dublin’s Fair City 

Morning: Meet with local guide and enjoy visits of Dublin’s more important sites, including Trinity College, and National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street.

Afternoon: Festival performance with lunchtime concert at one of Dublin’s city cathedrals or churches (ie. Christ Church, St. Patrick’s, Pro Cathedral, St. Audeon’s)

Evening: dinner and entertainment at authentic Irish tavern.

Overnight at hotel in Dublin.

Day 3 | Saturday | Wicklow, the garden of Ireland

Morning: Tour of County Wicklow

Afternoon: Festival performance with lunchtime concert at one of Dublin’s city cathedrals or churches (ie. Christ Church, St. Patrick’s, Pro Cathedral, St. Audeon’s) Late afternoon opportunity to sing Evensong/Vigil Masses at local churches.

Evening: Winners Concert at Christ Church Cathedral with competition prizes.

Dinner at Leisure. Overnight at hotel in Dublin.

Day 4 | Sunday | Dublin

Morning: Choirs to sing Masses or Matins at local churches/cathedrals

Afternoon: Choirs or participants from choirs (festival and competition) to perform Messiah at St. Patrick’s Cathedral and at the Christ Church Cathedral.

Evening: Informal party, with entertainment, for all festival attendees. Festival closes.

Overnight at hotel in Dublin.

Day 5 | Monday | Farewell

After a final breakfast, board your motor coach for transfer to Dublin Airport for departure flight.

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Optional additional days and concerts in Ireland: If you and your choir are interested in extending your stay in Ireland, we will be glad to help make arrangements for you. Possible extensions to Killarney, Galway, Dublin and other cities are available. Peter’s Way can make additional concert arrangements upon request.