Introduction to Ireland 2021

This Ireland tour is an ideal introduction to the Emerald Isle for first-time visitors who have limited time. You’ll experience some of Ireland’s most magnificent scenery as well as its most famous towns. You’ll start and end in Dublin, and you’ll also overnight in Ennis, Killarney, and Waterford. Highlights of this tour include the 668-foot Cliffs of Moher on Ireland’s west coast, where you’ll savour the breath-taking views of these rugged cliffs dropping into the ocean, and the Ring of Kerry, a 100-mile panoramic drive through rugged and magnificent landscapes. Words cannot capture the magnificence of these natural beauties; you must witness them in person!

You’ll also enjoy guided tours of the House of Waterford Crystal, where you’ll see the highly-skilled artisans at work in the production of this famous crystal, and the Irish National Stud in Kildare, home to thoroughbred champions. Plus, Globus has arranged special experiences to give you a true local perspective. For example, you’ll enjoy coffee and scones that you’ll bake at Rathbaun Farm, a picturesque thatched farmhouse where you’ll learn about Ireland’s sheep-farming practices. You’ll also enjoy an Irish coffee demonstration in Waterford.

From the scenic beauty to the charming experiences, this Ireland tour is sure to delight all of your senses!

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ITINERARY

Day 1

Céad mile fáilte—a hundred-thousand welcomes! At 3pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for an afternoon orientation drive to see O’Connell Street, Georgian squares, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Trinity College
Dinner

Day 2

KILDARE Visit the Irish National Stud. CASHEL See the Rock of Cashel, where St. Patrick preached. LIMERICK Orientation drive includes St. Mary’s Cathedral, King John’s Castle, and the Treaty Stone. Free time this evening. (B) Today’s Distance: 165 mi / 266 km
Breakfast

Day 3

CLARE COAST Visit the Cliffs of Moher and the plateau of The Burren. GALWAY Free time. RATHBAUN [LF] Try your hand at scone baking, learn about sheep herding, and enjoy coffee and your scones at an Irish farm. (B) Today’s Distance: 122 mi / 198 km
Breakfast

Day 4

Short drive via Clonderlaw Bay to Killimer; cross the Shannon estuary by ferry. RING OF KERRY Panoramic drive around the island’s southwestern tip. KILLARNEY Free time the remainder of the day. (B,D) Today’s Distance: 174 mi / 281 km
Breakfast Dinner

Day 5

Drive across the Kerry Mountains and through County Cork. BLARNEY Visit the village renowned for its magical Kissing Stone with free time to explore. WATERFORD Guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal. Dinner followed by [LF] an Irish coffee demonstration. (B,D) Today’s Distance: 131 mi / 210 km
Breakfast Dinner

Day 6

AVOCA Watch the weavers at work in Ireland’s oldest handweaving mill. DUBLIN Free time this afternoon. (B) Today’s Distance: 114 mi / 183 km ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Dublin with an evening of cabaret with dinner, followed by dance, song, and laughter. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app
Breakfast

Day 7

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning
Breakfast

Day 8

Arrive In DUBLIN, IRELAND

Day 9

DUBLIN–KILDARE–CASHEL–LIMERICK–ENNIS

Day 10

ENNIS. EXCURSION to WEST COAST

Day 11

ENNIS–RING OF KERRY–KILLARNEY

Day 12

KILLARNEY–BLARNEY–WATERFORD

Day 13

WATERFORD–AVOCA–DUBLIN

Day 14

DUBLIN

Day 15

Dinner

Day 16

Breakfast

Day 17

Breakfast

Day 18

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Day 19

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Day 20

Breakfast

Day 21

Breakfast

Day 22 ARRIVE IN DUBLIN, IRELAND.

Céad mile fáilte—a hundred-thousand welcomes! At 3pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for an afternoon orientation drive to see O’Connell Street, Georgian squares, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Trinity College
Dinner

Day 23 DUBLIN–KILDARE–CASHEL–LIMERICK–ENNIS.

KILDARE Visit the Irish National Stud. CASHEL See the Rock of Cashel, where St. Patrick preached. LIMERICK Orientation drive includes St. Mary’s Cathedral, King John’s Castle, and the Treaty Stone. Free time this evening. (B) 165 mi / 266 km
Breakfast

Day 24 ENNIS. EXCURSION TO WEST COAST.

CLARE COAST Visit the Cliffs of Moher and the plateau of The Burren. GALWAY Free time. RATHBAUN [LF] Try your hand at scone baking, learn about sheep herding, and enjoy coffee and your scones at an Irish farm. (B) 122 mi / 198 km
Breakfast

Day 25 ENNIS–RING OF KERRY–KILLARNEY.

Short drive via Clonderlaw Bay to Killimer; cross the Shannon estuary by ferry. RING OF KERRY Panoramic drive around the island’s southwestern tip. KILLARNEY Free time the remainder of the day. (B,D) 174 mi / 281 km
Breakfast Dinner

Day 26 KILLARNEY–BLARNEY–WATERFORD.

Drive across the Kerry Mountains and through County Cork. BLARNEY Visit the village renowned for its magical Kissing Stone with free time to explore. WATERFORD Guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal. Dinner followed by [LF] an Irish coffee demonstration. (B,D) 131 mi / 210 km
Breakfast Dinner

Day 27 WATERFORD–AVOCA–DUBLIN.

AVOCA Watch the weavers at work in Ireland’s oldest handweaving mill. DUBLIN Free time this afternoon. (B) 114 mi / 183 km ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Dublin with an evening of cabaret with dinner, followed by dance, song, and laughter. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app
Breakfast

Day 28 DUBLIN.

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

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