10 Days • fr. $3,099
The Emerald Isle is famous for its spectacular scenery, historic sights and friendly Irish culture. This guided tour will take you to Dublin, Ballina, Galway, Limerick, Killarney and Waterford. Visit castles, medieval ruins, the dramatic Cliffs of Moher and the panoramic Ring of Kerry. Exclusive experiences include a visit to a sheep farm and lunch at a traditional pub.
The 10 day Emerald Isle tour from Globus Tours is an unbelievable way to experience Ireland for the first time or even add on to your great memories of the Emerald Isle. This tour winds through Ireland, featuring a wide variety of activities and visiting some of the most popular destinations in the country. Book your 10 day Emerald Isle tour from Globus Tours now.
Dublin, Ireland
Céad míle fáilte—a hundred-thousand welcomes! Check into your hotel. At 3 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for an afternoon orientation drive through statue-lined O’Connell Street, elegant Georgian squares, and past St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Oscar Wilde’s Trinity College. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Dinner
THE GIBSON HOTEL
Kildare, Ireland
Horse-racing country awaits this morning. Drive across the Curragh to the Irish National Stud at Kildare, whose thoroughbreds command respect on the racecourses of the world.
Strokestown, Ireland
Then, head north to Longford for a guided tour of Strokestown House, the 1740s mansion with its fine gardens. Experience an insight into the circumstances of the Great Irish Famine of the 1840s at the Famine Museum.
Ballina, Ireland
Overnight in Ballina, famous for its hospitality and internationally renowned for its exceptional salmon fishing in the Moy River.
Breakfast, Dinner
BALLINA MANOR HOTEL
Kylemore, Ireland
Via Westport, head for the unspoiled region of Connemara, an area known for its hardy breed of ponies. Visit Kylemore Abbey, a massive yet graceful castle acquired by Benedictine nuns as a precious heirloom for Ireland.
Moycullen, Ireland
At Moycullen, visit the Joyce family at their Marble Workshop before arriving in the port city of Galway.
Galway, Ireland
Tonight’s recommendation: an optional evening at Dunguaire Castle, where the intimate banquet has an enlightening literary theme.
Breakfast
GALMONT HOTEL AND SPA
Aran Islands, Ireland
At Rossaveal, board a comfortable, modern ferry for the 45-minute crossing to Kilronan on Inishmore, the largest of the Aran Islands and where Gaelic is the first language of the islanders. Your fascinating day continues with a presentation about life on Inishmore by an island historian. After a light lunch at Tí Joe Watty’s pub, board a minibus to enjoy your driver/Local Guide’s commentary on a tour of the island. End with a visit to clifftop Dun Aengus, one of the most spectacular and dramatic prehistoric stone forts in Europe.
Galway, Ireland
Back in Kilronan, board your ferry back to the mainland. There are plenty of dining options in Galway this evening.
Breakfast, Dinner
GALMONT HOTEL AND SPA
Galway, Ireland
Enjoy a real Irish farm experience at Rathburn Farm this morning. Try your hand at scone baking, and learn from the farmer about sheep shearing and herding. Afterwards, enjoy coffee and your scones, fresh from the oven.
Cliffs of Moher, Ireland
Take the scenic route across the desolate limestone plateau known as The Burren, and stop for photos of prehistoric Poulnabrone Dolmen. At the Cliffs of Moher, rising 668 feet above the Atlantic Ocean, savor the breathtaking panorama of the Clare coast.
Limerick, Ireland
This evening, why not take part in a unique optional dinner excursion to Bunratty Folk Park?
Breakfast
LIMERICK STRAND HOTEL
Foynes, Ireland
This morning, make your way to Foynes for a guided tour of the Flying Boat Museum. Board and explore the world’s only full-size replica of a Boeing B314 “Clipper.” In the flight simulator, re-enact the thrilling experience of crossing the Atlantic in a 1930s long-range flying boat. You will also be treated to an Irish coffee demonstration, complete with a sample of the classic drink.
Dingle, Ireland
Then, enjoy the wonderful views during the Slea Head drive on Dingle Peninsula, stroll through quaint Dingle, and maybe catch a glimpse of Fungi, the resident dolphin.
Tralee, Ireland
Dinner will be at a local pub on the peninsula.
Breakfast, Dinner
THE ROSE HOTEL
Ring of Kerry, Ireland
At Killorglin, join the famous Ring of Kerry for a 100-mile panoramic drive around the island’s southwestern tip. Plenty to focus your camera on here: sparkling seascapes, mountains dotted with brightly colored farmhouses, winding lanes bordered with subtropical vegetation, and the breathtaking panorama of the Lakes of Killarney from Ladies View.
Killarney/Ireland, Ireland
Stop in the popular resort town of Killarney and enjoy a special treat: a fun-filled horse-drawn Jaunting Car Ride through the national park with glorious vistas of the Lakes of Killarney and ancient Ross Castle.
Tralee, Ireland
Overnight Tralee.
Breakfast, Dinner
THE ROSE HOTEL
Blarney, Ireland
Across the Kerry Mountains, drive into County Cork for a visit to Blarney, renowned for its castle and magical Kissing Stone. Time for lunch, to walk up to the castle, and to shop for traditional Irish handicrafts.
Waterford/Ireland, Ireland
In the afternoon, proceed via Cork, Youghal, and Dungarvan to Waterford, a stronghold founded by the Danish Vikings in 853. Here, enjoy a visit to the House of Waterford Crystal.
Breakfast, Dinner
GRANVILLE HOTEL
Enniscorthy, Ireland
Today starts sin Enniscorthy, site of the final battle of the Great Rebellion of 1798.
Avoca, Ireland
Next visit Ireland’s oldest handweaving mill at Avoca followed by a visit to Glenalough, the early Christian monastic site founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century. See the engaging audiovisual Ireland of the Monasteries, then your Local Guide will show you the remains of this ecclesiastical settlement.
Dublin, Ireland
Back in Dublin tonight, join your traveling companions for a fitting farewell to Ireland: an optional cabaret evening with dinner, followed by dance, song, and laughter.
Breakfast
THE GIBSON HOTEL
Dublin, Ireland
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Breakfast
All rates listed are per person based on double occupancy and are subject to change without notice. Your land package pricing will be confirmed and guaranteed once your deposit is received and applied to the booking, except where price increases may result from increases in government taxes or fees. Room configurations are subject to availability. Guests added to your party after the booking are priced at the prevailing rate at the time they are added.
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