Green with Envy: Ireland By Design
Green with Envy: Ireland By Design
Green with Envy: Ireland By Design
8 Days Starting in DUBLIN and ending in Dublin, Ireland
Visiting: Dublin, Kilbeggan, Athlone, Westport, Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden, Maam Cross, Galway, Aran Islands, Cliffs of Moher, Rathbaun Farm
Tour operator:
Tour code:
FE-2024
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
25 - 36
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Activities:
Tour Overview
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!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Dublin
Location: Dublin
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Samuel Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Céad mile fáilte—a hundred-thousand welcomes! This evening, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Day 2 : Dublin-Kilbeggan-Athlone-Westport
Location: Dublin, Kilbeggan, Athlone, Westport
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Westport Plaza Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
KILBEGGAN Guided tour of an Irish whiskey distillery.ATHLONE Visit the town and stop for Irish coffee at the oldest pub in Ireland.
Day 3 : Westport
Location: Westport
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Westport Plaza Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
WESTPORT YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:
EXPLORE: Top 'o the Morning on Top o' the World
This is a fantastic opportunity to explore Achill Island-Ireland's largest island. May the road rise up to meet you on an excursion along the famous Wild Atlantic Way. Savor the breathtaking panorama of its tall sea cliffs and wild beaches, the rugged mountains, and peat bogs. Learn about local history and traditions of the area and enjoy a morning coffee in a local cafe.
TASTE: Rise & Shine
Test the tradition of Irish soda bread-baking and enjoy insight into Irish food culture, its history and heritage. Get to know Ireland through its warm bread and warm people. As soon as your made-from-scratch dough is ready, smother it with Irish-country butter and locally produced homemade jam and enjoy a cup of tea while chatting to fellow artisan bakers.
PEDAL: The Wind at Your Back in Westport
Get away from the crowds for an authentic adventure. Enjoy the natural beauty of Ireland's west coast town of Westport with an easy, breezy guided e-bike tour.
Day 4 : Westport-Kylemore-Maam Cross-Galway
Location: Westport, Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden, Maam Cross, Galway
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Maldron Hotel Galway
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
KYLEMORE Visit the Benedictine Abbey.
GALWAY YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:
STROLL: Galway Galore!
On this walking tour of vibrant, medieval city of Galway, see some of its main attractions, as well as its hidden gems. Take photos of Lynch's Castle, Collegiate Church of St. Nicholas, The Town Walls dating from 1270, Town Hall & Courthouse, and more. After learning about the history and culture of the "City of the Tribes," pull-up a chair in a local pub for a hearty Irish supper, a couple of drinks, and perhaps a bit of lively craic (conversation) with the locals.
TASTE: Find your Pot o' Gold
If you are a foodie and have a keen interest in Irish cuisine, this experience is a true treasure. Get the inside scoop from a Local Guide on Galway's best eateries during this food tour that reveals the best spots to eat, including the famous Galway Market. Try local specialties like oysters, crab, cheese, doughnuts, and strawberry tarts with visits to award-winning restaurants and cafes.
Day 5 : Galway. Excursion To The Aran Islands
Location: Aran Islands, Galway
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Maldron Hotel Galway
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
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.
Day 6 : Galway-Cliffs Of Moher-Rathbaun Farm-Dublin
Location: Galway, Cliffs of Moher, Rathbaun Farm, Dublin
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Samuel Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
CLIFFS OF MOHER Visit the 668-foot-high rocky cliffs above the Atlantic Ocean.RATHBAUN FARM Visit Rathbaun Farm and enjoy lunch.
Day 7 : Dublin
Location: Dublin
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Samuel Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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:
SIP: Irish Stories & Spirited Swigs
Discover Dublin's rich literary heritage on this fun literary pub crawl that is as educational as it is entertaining. Experience the sights and sounds that inspired great Irish writers such as James Joyce, George Bernard Shaw, Samuel Beckett, Oscar Wilde, and W.B. Yeats. Enjoy a hearty pub dinner and a couple of drinks of your choice!
CLAP: High-Stepping & High Notes
An evening of Irish Celebration at Taylors Irish Cabaret! Savor a 3-course dinner with wine, and sip Irish coffee while enjoying a performance by musicians, world-champion Irish dancers, singers, and an Irish comedy legend. A fun and festive night you'll never forget!
Day 8 : Dublin
Location: Dublin
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
What's Included
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Fully Guided
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Insurance
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International Travel
Meals
Breakfast Daily, 2 Lunch, 5 Dinners
Accommodation
Dublin:The Samuel HotelWestport:Westport Plaza HotelGalway:Maldron Hotel Galway
Check out our Q&As
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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What is the maximum group size?
Usually max 43 people.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, 5 years or above.
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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