Experience Ireland's Legendary Castles and Ancient Mysteries

Did the ancient Egyptians and Hebrews leave traces of their journey in Ireland? This 9-day luxury tour invites you to explore Ireland’s legendary castles, sacred megaliths, and breathtaking landscapes through a bold new lens: the hidden influence of the Exodus.

Stand inside Newgrange, gaze over the Hill of Tara, and wander the halls of Clontarf and Blarney Castle while uncovering evidence that points to cultural and spiritual connections stretching far beyond the Emerald Isle. Along the way, Hayley will present her exclusive lecture: “Exodus to Ireland: A Forgotten History of Egyptians and Hebrews.”

This is more than a tour—it’s an awakening.

• Stay in a Castle – Begin your journey at the legendary Clontarf Castle, once a Knights Templar stronghold.

• Uncover Dublin’s Secrets – Mummies, medieval cathedrals, the Book of Kells, and the world-famous Guinness Experience.

• Walk Ancient Royal Ground – Explore the Hill of Tara and the mystical tombs of Newgrange, Dowth & Knowth.

• Kiss the Blarney Stone – Visit the iconic Blarney Castle and wander Cork’s Gothic gems.

• Step Into Sacred Legends – From St. John’s Holy Well to Muckross Abbey and St. Mary’s Cathedral.

• Marvel at Megaliths & Forts – Brownshill Dolmen, Leac an Scail, and Cahergal Stone Fort.

• Discover Early Christian Mysteries – Beehive monastic dwellings, Gallarus Oratory, and ancient carved stones.

• Savor Ireland’s Flavor – From the Dingle Distillery to elegant castle and manor dining.

Please Note: All tour itineraries are subject to change. Finalized itineraries will be announced closer to the departure date. We strive to ensure each experience is as enriching and seamless as possible, and adjustments may be made to enhance the overall journey.

April 14 – Day 2: Dublin’s Medieval Wonders

Spend the day exploring Dublin. Visit St. Michan’s Church, home to mummified medieval bodies, followed by St. Patrick’s Cathedral (1220). Enjoy lunch in Temple Bar, a district named after Sir William Temple, whose family allegedly descended from the Knights Templar and were said to practice rituals at Trinity College or in his residence at the Giddy Dolphin Pub. Continue to Christ Church Cathedral, a medieval place of worship notorious for its mummified cat and rat. End the afternoon at the Guinness Storehouse Tour & Experience, where you’ll see the home of the world-famous beer. Dinner at The Knights Bar back at the hotel.

April 16 – Day 4: Dolmens, Round Towers, and Ruins

Check out of Clontarf Castle and drive toward Cork. Along the way, visit the Old Kilcullen Round Tower, Brownshill Dolmen (a portal tomb), and Leac an Scail (Kilmogue Dolmen), Ireland’s tallest dolmen. Stop for lunch in the seaside town of Ardmore at Whitehorses Restaurant, followed by visits to the Ardmore Round Tower and the ruins of St. Declan’s Cathedral. Continue to Cork and check into the elegant Hayfield Manor Hotel, with dinner in their Garden Restaurant.

April 18 – Day 6: Sacred Waters, Cork’s Fort, and Tapas

Visit the pilgrimage site of the Holy Well of St. John, where spring water is said to have healed a blind man. (Bring a bottle if you’d like to collect water.) Back in Cork, tour the 17th-century Elizabeth Fort. Lunch at Gallo & Galetti (Italian). Free afternoon. Dinner at Bloom (6 PM), featuring tapas-style bites and cocktails.

April 20 – Day 8: Sacred Sites, Ruins, and Spirits of Dingle

Visit St. Mary’s Cathedral (19th century), then head north to Scota’s alleged gravesite. Continue to an ancient monastic settlement with early Christian carved stones and distinctive beehive-shaped dwellings. See the nearby Ballywiheen Early Christian Site. Lunch at the Ceann Sibéal Hotel. In the afternoon, visit St. Brendan’s Oratory, Kilmalkedar Church, Cathair Deargain Ring Forts, the Gallarus Oratory, and Cathair na bhFionnúrach. End the day with a Dingle Distillery Tour.

April 22 – Day 10: Departure

Unless joining us for the Northern Ireland add-on.