North of Ireland Escape
North of Ireland Escape
North of Ireland Escape
7 Days
Visiting: Arrive In Dublin, Ireland, Dublin, Athlone, Rathbaun Farm, Galway, Westport, Donegal, Letterkenny, Derry, Northern Ireland, 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: Arrive In Dublin, Ireland
Meals Included: Dinner
ARRIVE IN DUBLIN, IRELAND 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. (D)TOUR HIGHLIGHT CITY 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.DUBLIN-ESCAPES-HA-PENNY-BRIDGE.jpg
Day 2: Dublin,Athlone,Rathbaun Farm,Galway
Location: Dublin, Athlone, Rathbaun Farm, Galway
Meals Included: Breakfast
DUBLIN–ATHLONE–RATHBAUN FARM–GALWAY Shannon's Shores & Farmer's Chores 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. (B) 130 mi / 210 kmLOCAL FAVORITELOCAL 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.RATHBAUN-FARM.jpg
Day 3: Galway,Westport,Donegal,Letterkenny
Location: Galway, Westport, Donegal, Letterkenny
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
GALWAY–WESTPORT–DONEGAL–LETTERKENNY West Is Best WESTPORT Visit the elegant holiday resort on Ireland’s west coast.DONEGAL Visit the Vikings’ town. (B,D) 181 mi / 292 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTPICTURE PERFECT The long Wild Atlantic Way of Ireland stretching to Donegal's Inishowen peninsula encapsulates some of the most dramatic landscapes and charming towns such as Westport, with its Georgian town center and tree-lined promenade, and “The Cathedral Town” of Donegal.DONEGAL-COAST-ESCAPES.jpg
Day 4: Letterkenny,Derry,Northern Ireland,Giant’S Causeway,Belfast
Location: Letterkenny, Derry, Northern Ireland, Giant’S Causeway, Belfast
Meals Included: Breakfast
LETTERKENNY–DERRY, NORTHERN IRELAND–GIANT’S CAUSEWAY–BELFAST Ancient Walls & Giant Steps 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. (B) 124 mi / 200 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTLEGENDS & LORE Follow in the legendary footsteps of giants at the foot of the cliffs along the coast of Northern Ireland, where 40,000 massive black basalt columns jut out of the sea. Hear the legendary myth of two battling giants that caused the magnificent geological wonder of Giant’s Causeway, which actually evolved through volcanic activity 50–60 million years ago.GIANT’S-CAUSEWAY-ESCAPES.jpg
Day 5: Belfast
Location: Belfast
Meals Included: Breakfast
BELFAST A Grand Ship & Great Sights BELFAST Orientation drive. Visit Titanic Experience museum. Free time this afternoon. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORIC 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.BELFAST-CITY-HALL.jpg
Day 6: Belfast,Carlingford,Ireland,Dublin
Location: Belfast, Carlingford, Ireland, Dublin
Meals Included: Breakfast
BELFAST–CARLINGFORD, IRELAND–DUBLIN Seaside Charm CARLINGFORD Stop in the charming village on the Cooley Peninsula.DUBLIN Free time in the evening. (B) 105 mi / 169 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHT BEAUTY SPOT Carlingford is one of the best preserved medieval towns in Ireland, known for its oyster farms, quaint buildings and the 12th-century King John’s Castle overlooking the harbor. Explore this magical place, full of character, and walk through the narrow lanes and small streets including Tholsel Street, where the remains of the medieval walled town's gates can still be seen.DUBLIN-ESCAPES-HA-PENNY-BRIDGE.jpg
Day 7: Dublin
Location: Dublin
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
DUBLIN Safe Travels Until We Meet Again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)DUBLIN-DOORS.jpg
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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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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We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of barrhead travel charges.
Up to 98 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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