Compare Green with Envy: Ireland By Design by Globus vs Focus on Ireland - Small Group by Insight Vacations
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| Duration | 8 days | 8 days |
| Price From | $ 2,499 | $ 2,625 |
| Price Per Day | $ 312 | $ 328 |
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| Trip Style | Group tour | Group tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Premium |
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| Flights & Transport | No | Airfare included |
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| Description | More rounds of stout and slainte! Or made-from-scratch soda bread? More Wilde or the Wild Atlantic Way? Enjoy a grand craic in Ireland’s oldest pub or the grand architecture of Kylemore Abbey. Who’s ready to indulge in endless shenanigans with help from Globus Choice Touring in Ireland?! You choose how you’d like to tip your hat to adventure on this 8-day discovery from Dublin to Dublin with a menu of complimentary YourChoice Excursions.How This Tour Adds the “Ish” to Irish: • A journey that will inspire your inner poet and indulge your love for pints of the “black stuff”• From Dublin to Dublin. • A flexible itinerary that takes you through magic and myths, cities and cliffside coasts. • Included YourChoice Excursions in Westport, Galway and Dublin. • Feeling Lucky! | From the dizzying 700-foot-high Cliffs of Moher near Galway Bay to the grandiose Georgian architecture of Cork, this experience of Ireland is unlike any other. Take a private tour of Trinity College with access to the famous Book of Kells in Dublin, see the Titanic’s last port of call in Cobh and feast on a Farm-to-Table meal in a Killarney farmhouse restaurant. This family-run kitchen is the domain of chef John Sheehan and his wife Freda, who serve up nothing but authentic Irish recipes—guaranteed to inspire and delight. The once kissed, never forgotten Stone of Eloquence at Blarney Castle enthralls visitors from far and wide, while the old fortress town of Athone on the River Shannon, shines a light on the history of Galway, and the City of the Tribes. |
Day 1: ARRIVE IN DUBLIN
Céad mile fáilte—a hundred-thousand welcomes! This evening, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (Dinner)
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Day 2: DUBLIN–KILBEGGAN–ATHLONE–WESTPORT
KILBEGGAN Guided tour of an Irish whiskey distillery.ATHLONE Visit the town and stop for Irish coffee at the oldest pub in Ireland.
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Day 3: WESTPORT
WESTPORT YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:
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Day 4: WESTPORT–KYLEMORE–MAAM CROSS–GALWAY
KYLEMORE Visit the Benedictine Abbey.GALWAY YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:
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Day 5: GALWAY. EXCURSION TO THE ARAN ISLANDS
GALWAY Ferry crossing to Inishmore, the largest of the Aran Islands.INISHMORE At Ti Joe Watty’s pub, hear from a local about life on Inishmore Island over a light lunch. A minibus tour of the island with a local driver-guide includes a visit to the prehistoric clifftop fort of Dun Aengus.
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Day 6: GALWAY–CLIFFS OF MOHER–RATHBAUN FARM–DUBLIN
CLIFFS OF MOHER Visit the 668-foot-high rocky cliffs above the Atlantic Ocean.RATHBAUN FARM Visit Rathbaun Farm and enjoy lunch.(Breakfast,Lunch)
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Day 7: DUBLIN
DUBLIN Morning orientation drive, including O’Connell Street, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Trinity College. Visit Guinness Storehouse. YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:
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Day 8: DUBLIN
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
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Day 1: In Dublin’s Fair City
Welcome to the land of legends, misty mountains, lovely lakes and friendly greetings. At Dublin airport, transfers leave for your hotel at 08:30, 11:00 and 13:00. Meet your Travel Director at 14:30 for an orientation of Dublin. Pass the St. Patrick's Cathedral and Christchurch Cathedral. See the 9th century Book of Kells. Walk the cobbled courtyards of Trinity College accompanied by a Local Expert as they share insights into modern life and the establishment’s impressive history. Enjoy a warm and friendly Welcome Dinner with drinks and the opportunity to mingle and get to know each other over the course of the evening.
Clayton Hotel Burlington Road, Dublin.
Dinner with Wine
Day 2: To Galway, City of the Tribes Relaxed Start
Leave Dublin and set off through the delightful landscapes of the Emerald Isle. Cross Ireland's longest river, the river Shannon, to reach historic Galway, the City of the Tribes, at the mouth of the Corrib River. Easily one of Ireland’s most fun and lively cities, the streets are lined with buskers, the pubs feature live musicians, and the region’s famous oysters. Join your Travel Director to see the infamous Lynch Memorial and the Church of St. Nicholas, where Christopher Columbus reputedly prayed before setting off for his discovery of America. Also see the aged Spanish Arch and Eyre Square, dedicated to the late US President, John F. Kennedy.
Harbour Hotel Galway.
Breakfast
Day 3: The Cliffs of Moher, Adare and Killarney Relaxed Start
Take the scenic route through the mysterious rocky limestone landscape of the Burren, with its underground caverns, streams and rare flora.Stop at the Exhibition Centre, situated next to the 700-foot Cliffs of Moher with breathtaking views of the Clare Coast.Continue past the city of Limerick, stop in quaint Adare and take a relaxed village walk to see its thatched-roof cottages.In the evening, stay in the center of the action in lively Killarney. Gateway to the famous Ring of Kerry, Killarney has been welcoming travellers, who appreciate the spectacular scenery of woodlands and lakes, for over 250 years.
Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa.
Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
Day 4: Ring of Kerry Experience Relaxed Start
This morning enjoy an Insight Choice. Choose to join a memorable ride on a horse-drawn jaunting car with the local jarveys. Alternatively, admire incredible scenery on a gentle hike with a Local Expert along the lake shore and past the grounds of Ross Castle, admiring the incredible scenery of the National Park. After, take a leisurely excursion around the magnificent Ring of Kerry with stunning views of mountains and sea. Pass through the small towns of Killorglin, where the famous Puck Fair takes place, and Cahersiveen, birthplace of the great patriot, Daniel O'Connell. Follow the narrow road as it winds along the cliffs to the fishing town of Waterville. Continue through delightful villages like Sneem and cross the peat bogs of the Black Mountains to Moll’s Gap to admire Queen Victoria’s Ladies View. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience during a Farm-to-Table dinner. Enjoy some Irish home cooking at the family-run kitchen of chef John Sheehan. Join John and his wife, Freda for drinks and a personal insight into classic Irish recipes that are loved throughout the world and help preserve this intangible cultural heritage. Then, settle down for a night of great food and drink in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.
Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa.
Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
Day 5: Cobh and Blarney Castle on the way to Cork Relaxed Start
Drive to the pretty riverside village of Cobh, which was the last port of call for the Titanic. Walk through the Queenstown Story exhibition at the Heritage Centre, which recounts the era of Irish emigration and the life of this once great passenger port. Continue to visit the 15th century Blarney Castle, home of the famous Stone of Eloquence - once kissed, never forgotten! Or enjoy a sensory walk in the extensive and varied estate gardens. Then Continue on to Cork along the spacious Grand Parade and South Mall and see the City Hall and fine Georgian houses en route to your hotel. In the evening, raise your glass and revel in rich flavours at a lively Celebration Dinner.
Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City.
Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
Day 6: Kilkenny and Dublin
Drive through prime farmland to the medieval city of Kilkenny, with its majestic castle and river walk. Browse the medieval mile showcasing the hub of Ireland’s arts and crafts scene along its narrow lanes. Then, return to Dublin and your hotel, located in the heart of Dublin’s leafy south side just minutes from the city centre. The rest of the evening is at your leisure to further explore if you wish.
Clayton Hotel Burlington Road, Dublin.
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Day 7: Depart Dublin
Your memorable trip comes to an end. Departure transfers arrive at Dublin airport at 07:00, 09:00 and 10:30.
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