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Green With Envy: Ireland By Design

8 Days

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Tour Description

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!

Traveller Notes
We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect holiday—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides, to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites!

Priced From:

$ 4609pp *

Start Location: Dublin, Ireland

End Location: Dublin, Ireland

Major Destinations: Literary Pub Crawl , Dublin,Achill Island,E-Bike Tour, Westport,Food Tour, Galway,Cliffs of Moher,Irish Medieval Banquet, Bunratty Castle

Breakfast Meals Included: 7

Lunch Meals Included: 2

Dinner Meals Included: 6

Tour Advisors

Tiffany McCrea-Lennon

Managing Director

Russell Mein

Travel Specialist

Caitlin Lennon

Travel Coordinator

Michelle Baldwin

Travel Specialist

Gaylyn Murdoch

Administration Manager

Holly Skene

Travel Co-ordinator

Kim Thomas

Broker

Itinerary

Day 1 ARRIVE IN DUBLIN
Cead mile failte-a hundred-thousand welcomes! This evening, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
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. (B,D)
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. (B)
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. (B,D)
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. (B,L,D)
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. (B,L,D)
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! (B,D)
Day 8 DUBLIN
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

Dates & prices

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Departure Date :
2025-09-20
Return Date :
2025-09-27
Single : 5989 NZD
Triple : 4609 NZD
Twin : 4729 NZD
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Departure Date :
2025-09-06
Return Date :
2025-09-13
Single : 6149 NZD
Triple : 4769 NZD
Twin : 4889 NZD
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Departure Date :
2025-06-21
Return Date :
2025-06-28
Single : 6249 NZD
Triple : 4869 NZD
Twin : 4989 NZD
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Departure Date :
2025-05-10
Return Date :
2025-05-17
Single : 5989 NZD
Triple : 4609 NZD
Twin : 4729 NZD
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