North of Ireland Escape
North of Ireland Escape
North of Ireland Escape
7 Days
Visiting: Dublin, Athlone, Rathbaun Farm, Galway, Westport, Donegal, Letterkenny, River Derry, Giant's Causeway, Belfast, Carlingford, Europe
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KANX-2024
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Tour Overview
Escape to the beauty and history of the “Emerald Isle” on your guided tour of Ireland. Enjoy your getaway into the green valleys and sweeping seashores without the large crowds or costs of the “busy” travel season. You’ll begin in the fair city of Dublin. Admire statue-lined O’Connell Street, Dublin’s main thoroughfare, and elegant Georgian squares with their red-brick townhouses and colorful doors behind the wrought-iron fences. You’ll also see Trinity College and St. Patrick’s Cathedral along the way.Leave the bustle of Dublin for the green landscapes of Ireland’s countryside, and visit Rathbaun Farm. You’ll learn about Ireland’s sheep-farming practices, and try your hand at scone baking in the farmhouse kitchen. You’ll travel on to western Ireland’s colorful harbor city of Galway, with its vibrant shops, cafés, and traditional pubs. On your way to Northern Ireland, pass through Westport, Donegal, and Letterkenny. Then, enjoy a guided walk on Derry’s Old Town walls, and visit the amazing natural formation of the Giant’s Causeway—massive interlocking basalt columns that dramatically extend across the seashore.Spend two nights in Belfast, with plenty to see in Northern Ireland’s capital city, including the fascinating Titanic Experience. On your way back to Dublin, stop in Carlingford. This Cooley Peninsula town is famous for its oyster farms, medieval buildings, and 12th-century King John’s Castle overlooking the city. Spend the last night of your escorted tour of Ireland where you began, in Dublin. You’ll see why this escape through Ireland’s beauty and history is made even better without the crowds of the high season on your affordable, guided Ireland vacation.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Dublin,Ireland
Location: Dublin
Meals Included: Dinner
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.
Day 2: Dublin,Athlone,Rathbaun Farm,Galway
Location: Dublin, Athlone, Rathbaun Farm, Galway
Meals Included: Breakfast
ATHLONE Visit the town on the River Shannon.RATHBAUN [LF] Try your hand at scone baking, learn about sheep herding, and enjoy coffee and your scones at an Irish farm. 130 mi / 210 km
Day 3: Galway,Westport,Donegal,Letterkenny
Location: Galway, Westport, Donegal, Letterkenny
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
WESTPORT Visit the elegant holiday resort on Ireland’s west coast.DONEGAL Visit the Vikings’ town. 181 mi / 292 km
Day 4: Letterkenny,Derry,Northern Ireland,Giant’S Causeway,Belfast
Location: Letterkenny, River Derry, River Derry, Giant's Causeway, Belfast
Meals Included: Breakfast
DERRY Walk on the city walls with a Local Guide. GIANT’S CAUSEWAY See more than 40,000 interlocking basalt columns formed millions of years ago. 124 mi / 200 km
Day 5: Belfast
Location: Belfast
Meals Included: Breakfast
BELFAST Orientation drive. Visit Titanic Experience museum. Free time this afternoon.
Day 6: Belfast,Carlingford,Ireland,Dublin
Location: Belfast, Carlingford, Dublin
Meals Included: Breakfast
CARLINGFORD Stop in the charming village on the Cooley Peninsula.DUBLIN Free time in the evening. 105 mi / 169 km
Day 7: Dublin
Location: Dublin
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
UNESCO Sites
Giant's Causeway and Causeway Coast
Accommodation
Dublin:The Address ConnollyGalway:Galmont Hotel and SpaLetterkenny:ClanreeBelfast:EuropaDublin:Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre
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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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Cancellation Policy
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Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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