Scenic Ireland
Scenic Ireland
Scenic Ireland
13 Days Starting and ending in Limerick, Ireland
Visiting: Arrive In Shannon, Ireland, Limerick, Cliffs Of Moher, Galway, Clifden, Kylemore, Westport, Sligo, Derry, Northern Ireland, Giant’S Causeway, Belfast, Carlingford, Dublin, Kilkenny, Waterford, Blarney, Kinsale, Garinish Island, Killarney, Killarney. Excursion To Dingle Peninsula, Adare, Europe
Tour Overview
No rabbit’s foot, horseshoe, or four-leaf clover can bring the good fortune that awaits on this grand and mostly undiscovered vacation to Ireland. On our most in-depth tour of this rolling green paradise, you’ll experience the luck of the Irish at every scenic turn. Making a full loop around the Emerald Isle—including Northern Ireland—you’ll see the cliffs, castles, and thatched-roof countryside Eire is known for as well as its coastal ports, medieval villages, and soulful cities. Visit the Titanic Belfast Experience where the ill-fated ship was built, and soak in the atmosphere in the lively pubs of Dublin where Irish history is still the topic du jour. Your stroke of luck continues as you stop to bake scones at a quaint Irish farm, take a private boat to beautiful Garinish Island, and meet the legendary crystal makers in Waterford. The fun that awaits is crystal clear.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Shannon,Ireland,Limerick
Location: Arrive In Shannon, Ireland, Limerick
Meals Included: Dinner
This evening, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
ARRIVE IN SHANNON, IRELAND–LIMERICK Céad mile fáilte—a hundred-thousand welcomes! This evening, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Day 2: Limerick,Cliffs Of Moher,Galway,Clifden
Location: Limerick, Cliffs Of Moher, Galway, Clifden
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
LIMERICK–CLIFFS OF MOHER–GALWAY–CLIFDEN Seacliff Rocks & Sheep Flocks CLIFFS OF MOHER Visit the 668-foot-high cliffs above the Atlantic Ocean.RATHBAUN Visit Rathbaun Farm to [LF] try your hand at scone baking to enjoy with coffee and learn about sheep herding on this Irish farm. GALWAY Free time.(B,D) 161 mi / 259 kmLOCAL FAVORITE LOCAL TASTES Someone’s in the kitchen in Rathbaun Farm, just outside of Galway. You can don an apron and whip up your own delicious home-made scones, served with fresh preserves and whipped cream. Learn about the long-time tradition of sheep farming in this beautiful Irish landscape.
Day 3: Clifden,Kylemore,Westport,Sligo
Location: Clifden, Kylemore, Westport, Sligo
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
CLIFDEN–KYLEMORE–WESTPORT–SLIGO Abbey Roads & Irish Roses KYLEMORE Visit the Benedictine abbey and gardens.WESTPORT Free time. (B,D) 104 mi / 167 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTCULTURE & TRADITION Nestled between the woodlands and lakeshore near Galway City, Kylemore Abbey is home to the Benedictine Sisters who have been in residence since 1920 in a life of prayer, work, and community. The history of this stunning abbey reaches back to the 1800s as the estate of Irish patriot Mitchell Henry. Visit the abbey where handmade chocolates, wild Irish honey, and traditional fuchsia pottery are sold. Stroll the lovely grounds of Ireland’s largest walled garden in the heart of the Connemara countryside.
Day 4: Sligo,Derry,Northern Ireland,Giant’S Causeway,Belfast
Location: Sligo, Derry, Northern Ireland, Giant’S Causeway, Belfast
Meals Included: Breakfast
SLIGO–DERRY, NORTHERN IRELAND–GIANT’S CAUSEWAY–BELFAST Ancient Walls and Giant Steps in Northern Ireland DERRY [LF] 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. (B) 203 mi / 328 kmLOCAL FAVORITEHISTORIC SPOT Derry is known as the only remaining completely walled medieval city in Ireland and one of the best-preserved walled cities in Europe. Walk around the 17th-century fortification masterpiece with 7 gates and 24 cannons while also discovering a city full of history, heritage and culture.
Day 5: Belfast
Location: Belfast
Meals Included: Breakfast
BELFAST A Grand Ship & Great Sights BELFAST On the “Living History” tour with a Local Guide see City Hall, the Albert Memorial Clock Tower, Queen’s University, and the Parliament Buildings at Stormont. Visit the Titanic Belfast Experience, followed by free time this afternoon. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORIC SPOT Explore the fascinating Titanic Belfast Experience for an in-depth look at the history and mystery of the legendary ocean liner. See artifacts and amazing accounts of Belfast’s boom in shipping and those who built her. Learn about the courage and loss of all involved on a fateful night in April 1912. Get an immersive look at the launch, sinking, and final resting place of the doomed ship, with myths and reality revealed.
Day 6: Belfast,Carlingford,Ireland,Dublin
Location: Belfast, Carlingford, Ireland, Dublin
Meals Included: Breakfast
BELFAST–CARLINGFORD, IRELAND–DUBLIN Belfast’s Big House BELFAST Guided tour of Hillsborough Castle.CARLINGFORD Stop at a village on the Cooley Peninsula. (B) 121 mi / 200 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTART & ARCHITECTURE Hillsborough Castle is called the “grandest house in County Down” with an equally grand history of royal and political residents. Today, the Irish “big house” near Belfast is the official home of Northern Ireland’s secretary of state and of the Royal Family when they visit.
Day 7: Dublin
Location: Dublin
Meals Included: Breakfast
DUBLIN Ireland’s Capital City DUBLIN Take a morning orientation drive to see O’Connell Street, Georgian squares, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Trinity College. Free time. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTCITY SIGHTS “In Dublin’s fair city where girls are so pretty,” you’ll also find great personality and charm. The charisma of Dubliners and the bounty of pubs here is matched only by the gorgeous Georgian Squares, 12th-century St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and legendary library of Trinity College.
Day 8: Dublin,Kilkenny,Waterford
Location: Dublin, Kilkenny, Waterford
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
DUBLIN–KILKENNY–WATERFORD Medieval History and Crystal Making Mystery KILKENNY See one of Ireland’s most cosmopolitan yet quaint towns with medieval cobblestones. WATERFORD Take a guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal. (B,D) 119 mi / 191 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTLEGENDS & LORE “There once were two cats from Kilkenny. Each thought there was one cat too many.” Find out why people from Kilkenny are often referred to as “cats” while visiting the medieval town also known as “Marble City”.
Day 9: Waterford,Blarney,Kinsale
Location: Waterford, Blarney, Kinsale
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
WATERFORD–BLARNEY–KINSALE Irish Storytelling WATERFORD Take a city walk with a Local Guide.BLARNEY Visit the village and Blarney Castle known for its magical Kissing Stone. (B,D) 105 mi / 171 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHT LEGENDS & LORE Cut the blarney and hear the history of how telling tales is forever linked to the 15th-century castle and the village below in Blarney. One of the last estate villages that remain standing in Ireland, the village was built by an 18th-century landlord to house the castle workers there. It’s true!
Day 10: Kinsale,Garinish Island,Killarney
Location: Kinsale, Garinish Island, Killarney
Meals Included: Breakfast
KINSALE–GARINISH ISLAND–KILLARNEY Heaven on Earth GARINISH ISLAND [LF] Private boat crossing followed by a walk of the island.RING OF KERRY Panoramic drive around part of Ireland’s spectacular southwestern peninsula. (B) 100 mi / 158 kmLOCAL FAVORITEPICTURE PERFECT In the sheltered harbour of Glengarriff in Southwest Ireland’s Bantry Bay lies a place called heaven by frequent visitor, George Bernard Shaw. Stepping off your private boat onto the slip here, you’ll soon discover why this lush garden island and home to the historic Bryce house has enamored generations of visitors, including mystery author Agatha Christie. Explore this horticultural heaven with a walk through one of the most renowned gardens in Europe.
Day 11: Killarney. Excursion To Dingle Peninsula
Location: Killarney. Excursion To Dingle Peninsula
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
KILLARNEY. EXCURSION TO DINGLE PENINSULA Rugged Good Looks DINGLE PENINSULA Visit the Blasket Islands Centre and stop in Dingle. KILLARNEY Free time this evening. (B,D) 107 mi / 172 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHT LEGENDARY LIVES Irish history comes alive on the Dingle Peninsula with a view beyond the breathtaking shores of the Wild Atlantic Way, where Irish families once lived off the land and sea on the Blasket Islands. The Blasket Islands Centre on the peninsula’s edge tells the story of these hearty people and their stories that live on in the prolific Irish literature of the 1800s islanders. Today, the town of Dingle is a vibrant spot and mecca for curious characters, artists, and artisans.
Day 12: Killarney,Adare,Limerick
Location: Killarney, Adare, Limerick
Meals Included: Breakfast
KILLARNEY–ADARE–LIMERICK Irish Eyes & Cheeky Rhymes KILLARNEY Visit Muckross House.ADARE Stop at the quaint village to see its thatched cottages.LIMERICK Free time. (B) 68 mi / 110 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTPHOTO OPS There once was a town called Adare, with charm that was beyond compare... Adare’s charming thatched-roof cottages create visual poetry in County Limerick, some say the prettiest village in Ireland.
Day 13: Limerick
Location: Limerick
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
LIMERICK Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
What's Included
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Fully Guided
Globus Tour Directors
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Meals
Breakfast 12, Dinner 6
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary or similar
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Transport
Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi
What's Not Included
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International Travel
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Tipping and Gratuities
Meals
Full buffet breakfast daily; 6 three-course dinners
Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select Europe 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 Europe 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 European tour—without the crowds.
UNESCO Sites
Giant?s Causeway and Causeway Coast
Accommodation
Limerick:Clayton Hotel LimerickClifden:Station House HotelSligo:Sligo Park Hotel and Leisure ClubBelfast:The Clayton Hotel BelfastDublin:Royal Marine HotelWaterford:Granville HotelKinsale:TridentKillarney:Killarney Towers Hotel
Notes
This tour includes some steep steps involved in reaching the Kissing Stone at Blarney Castle. Some walking on rough terraine on Garnish Island.
Check out our Q&As
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What countries does the Scenic Ireland tour visit?
The Scenic Ireland tour visits Ireland and Northern Ireland.
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What are the highlights of the Scenic Ireland tour?
Highlights of the Scenic Ireland tour include seeing the cliffs, castles, and thatched-roof countryside Eire is known for, visiting the Titanic Belfast Experience, stopping to bake scones at a quaint Irish farm, taking a private boat to beautiful Garinish Island, and meeting the legendary crystal makers in Waterford.
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What are the inclusions of the Scenic Ireland tour?
Inclusions of the Scenic Ireland tour are a fully guided tour with Globus Tour Directors, meals (Breakfast 12, Dinner 6), accommodation as detailed in the itinerary or similar, and touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi.
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What are the exclusions of the Scenic Ireland tour?
Exclusions of the Scenic Ireland tour include international travel, and tipping and gratuities.
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What is the accommodation like on the Scenic Ireland tour?
Accommodation on the Scenic Ireland tour includes Clayton Hotel Limerick, Station House Hotel Clifden, Sligo Park Hotel and Leisure Club, The Clayton Hotel Belfast, Royal Marine Hotel Dublin, Granville Hotel Waterford, Trident Hotel Kinsale, and Killarney Towers Hotel.
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Does the Scenic Ireland tour offer any special meal options?
The Scenic Ireland tour includes full buffet breakfast daily and 6 dinners.
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Are there any UNESCO sites visited on the Scenic Ireland tour?
Yes, the Scenic Ireland tour visits the UNESCO site Giant's Causeway and Causeway Coast.
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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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