Green with Envy: Ireland By Design

8 days from Dublin to Dublin


Vacation 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!

Itinerary

 

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.

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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:

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.
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.
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.



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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:

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.


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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.


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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:

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!
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!



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Day 8 DUBLIN

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.



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Hotels

Dublin

The Samuel Hotel

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Superior First-Class

The Samuel is Dublin's stylish new 4-star hotel located in the heart of the city, overlooking the river Liffey, within walking distance of many shops, restaurants and historic landmarks. The hotel boasts a bar and brasserie-style restaurant. Fully air-conditioned Deluxe double and twin rooms have all the modern amenities such as dual rain fall shower, tea and coffee making facilities, high speed Wi-Fi, 43" HDTV with Chromecast streaming, iron and iron board as well as laundry service, laptop compatible in room safe, hairdryer and toiletries.

Westport

Westport Plaza Hotel

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Superior First-Class

Situated in the heart of Westport and within walking distance to shops, restaurants, and Westport House. A short drive to the Wild Atlantic Way and Great Western Green Way, Croagh Patrick, beaches and attractions. The Westport Plaza Hotel is a fusion of contemporary and classic elegance hotel. There are Coveys Gastro Bar and the Plaza Bar as dining option, room service, 20m indoor heated pool and SPA. Guestrooms feature TV, coffee maker, hairdryer, iron, roning board and free Wi-Fi.

Galway

Maldron Hotel Galway

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First-Class

Less than a 15-minute walk away from Galway city center, this modern, recently refurbished 4-star hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer, bathroom amenities, in room safe and iron/ironing board. A variety of meal options are available throughout the day in Grain and Grill Bar & Restaurant. Guests also have access to onsite fitness facilities.

Dates and Prices

View the following dates and prices to find just the right date for your vacation. Below you'll find the date the vacation starts and the date you'll return.  

Once you've selected your date, you'll move to the next step to get an airfare quote and to begin booking your vacation. When you book your flights with us, you'll find we offer competitive and hassle-free airfares, plus you'll receive free airport transfers for flights coordinated with vacation dates and you'll avoid strict Internet terms and conditions.

The price listed does not include your airfare from Canada. Once you click "Book Now", you will be able to receive an air quote.

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2024-04-27 2024-05-04
$3,429
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2024-05-11 2024-05-18
$3,569
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2024-05-25 2024-06-01
$3,629
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2024-06-08 2024-06-15
$3,699
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2024-06-22 2024-06-29
$3,699
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2024-07-06 2024-07-13
$3,629
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2024-07-20 2024-07-27
$3,629
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2024-08-03 2024-08-10
$3,629
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2024-08-17 2024-08-24
$3,629
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2024-08-31 2024-09-07
$3,699
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2024-09-07 2024-09-14
$3,699
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2024-09-14 2024-09-21
$3,569
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2024-09-21 2024-09-28
$3,429
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2025-05-10 2025-05-17
$3,979
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2025-05-24 2025-05-31
$4,059
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2025-06-07 2025-06-14
$4,129
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2025-06-21 2025-06-28
$4,129
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2025-07-05 2025-07-12
$4,059
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2025-07-19 2025-07-26
$4,059
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2025-08-16 2025-08-23
$4,059
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2025-09-06 2025-09-13
$4,129
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2025-09-20 2025-09-27
$3,829
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Dates & Prices do not include international air travel.

Travel Terms & Conditions

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Important Notes

  • The “Starting at” or listed price is based on the lowest price available to book. Price is per person based on twin occupancy and any applicable port charges, non-commissionable taxes and fees and intra-vacation flight are included in the price shown. Any included overnight stay in Canada, applicable GST/HST is also included in the price shown. International airfare, however, is not included. If price is crossed out, the new price shown includes a limited time promotional offer(s). Please review current promotions or deals for additional information.
  • Vacation departures, itineraries and prices are subject to change.
  • A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of $250 per person per vacation is required for Globus to reserve space for you. View full Terms & Conditions for limited exceptions.
  • Charges not included in the land vacation price: airfare to/from the start/end of your vacation; airline baggage fees including checked and/or excess baggage fees; Federal inspection fees for the Federal Customs and Immigrations; agricultural tax; GST/HST/PST or other per person taxes imposed by government entities; passports; visas and vaccinations; transfers; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); additional excursions and activities not listed as 'included' in the itinerary; porterage at airports or train stations; Travel Insurance premiums; and all other items of a personal nature.

Booking your Vacation with Air

For air departure dates within 331 days, you'll be offered a choice of carriers and flight schedules as well as price points to choose from when selecting your flights. Your schedule will be provided to you at the time of booking (schedules are subject to change by carriers). Globus offers 2 air options: Flex Air and Instant Purchase Air. Flex Air allows flexibility if you want to make changes to your vacation schedule. Instant Purchase Air may offer additional airline options but has more restrictions. Some vacations may only offer one Air type option.

Guaranteed air-inclusive prices: air is only available to passengers travelling from Canada (with some exceptions from the United States, depending on the selected itinerary). An additional $300 per person non-refundable air deposit is required for Flex Air booked in conjunction with any land vacation (i.e. air-inclusive vacation). Air can only be booked by Globus in conjunction with a vacation package. Instant Purchase Air requires air payment in full at time of booking (i.e. air-inclusive vacation) plus a non-refundable service fee of $80 per person. Once booked, Instant Purchase Air is non-refundable, and non-changeable. Once your airfare is confirmed and Globus has received your full air and land deposit, your air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed.

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