Irish blessings are famous, worldwide, and they date back to ancient Celtic times. While some say these blessings come from St. Patrick himself, the origins matter less than the sentiments they inspire.
Ireland’s history dates back to 6,000 BC and with its breathtaking landscapes, rocky shorelines, vibrant cities, and historical sights, there is something for everyone on the Emerald Isle. You’ll find a pot o’ gold on a Globus Ireland tour, with the colors of the rainbow from the staggering heights of the Cliffs of Moher to the spectacular seascapes along the Ring of Kerry. Make a wish with a kiss of the Blarney Stone, and walk the lava footprints of Giant’s Causeway. See sparkles in the House of Waterford Crystal and colorful characters in the Irish farmlands. Feel the wind at your back on a horse-drawn jaunting-car ride through Killarney National Park, and raise a glass to St. Paddy himself in an Inishmore pub with a limerick or two.
It may come as a surprise that the beloved Irish tune “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling” was written by a trio of American songwriters. That’s the moving influence of this enchanting and captivating land. So, when are Irish eyes smiling? At every moment on this undiscovered tour of Ireland – as you stroll down the lively streets of Dublin, sip Guinness in a boisterous pub on the Dingle Peninsula, take a horse-drawn jaunting-car ride through the Killarney countryside, and even bake scones on a quaint Irish sheep farm near Galway. By way of the most dramatic coastal and pastoral scenery, this tour of Ireland leads you to the lesser-known gems of the Emerald Isle as well as the cliffs, castles, and famous crystal you’ve long heard of. As you hum along the winding Ring of Kerry and the rocky Aran Islands, this tour of Ireland “will steal your heart away.”
Globus takes you beyond the guidebooks with more ways to discover each destination.
- Every Globus tour includes their exclusive Local Favorites, specially included to share the authentic experiences that make each destination unique. Get to know the locals and local flavors you might just miss on your own!
- Discover something unexpected and unforgettable in the special way only Globus can share—with sightseeing highlights to off-the-beaten-path surprises to out-of-this world moments you’ll remember for a lifetime!
- Explore or relax as you please, or choose exciting options available at MyGlobus. Get local maps and free time tips on your GlobusGO mobile app. Your Tour Director can suggest the perfect way to design your day!
This is an “Undiscovered Tour” from Globus! What is an Undiscovered Tour? It’s a tour designed to take you to some of the country’s lesser known but amazing destinations.
While it might be the iconic sights of the world that first entice us to pack our bags for adventure, it’s often something quite different that beckons us to return—the towns with no traffic, the coasts with no crowds, the nooks with no noise. Imagine seeing the iconic must-see sights along with the unknown gems you might miss if you didn’t know where to look. Join us to break free from the beaten path, break away from the packs, and break bread with the locals for a beyond-ordinary vacation that goes beyond the guidebooks!
If you’ve already experienced the highlights of Europe and North America, or want to explore its off-the-beaten-path and authentic locales, we’ll introduce you to the fascinating cultures, people, traditions, and cuisine you’ve yet to discover. And there is no better way to discover a new appreciation for the places and people of the world than with our expert Tour Directors and Local Guides who actually live in the fascinating cities, towns, and unspoiled landscapes through which you’re traveling. After nearly a century of sharing the world with travel lovers and discovery seekers, we’re thrilled to share new discoveries with you as only a Globus Undiscovered Tour can reveal.
Globus takes you beyond the guidebooks with more ways to discover each destination.
Local Favorites Every Globus tour includes our exclusive Local Favorites, specially included to share the authentic experiences that make each destination unique. Get to know the locals and local flavors you might just miss on your own!
Tour Highlights Discover something unexpected and unforgettable in the special way only Globus can share—with sightseeing highlights to off-the-beaten-path surprises to out-of-this world moments you’ll remember for a lifetime!
Enhanced Free Time Explore or relax as you please, or choose exciting options available at MyGlobus. Get local maps and free time tips on your GlobusGO mobile app. Your Tour Director can suggest the perfect way to design your day!
Day 1
ARRIVE IN DUBLIN, IRELAND
CÉAD MILE FÁILTE—A HUNDRED-THOUSAND WELCOMES!
- At 3pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for an afternoon orientation drive, including O’Connell Street, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Trinity College.
Dinner is included today.
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.
Day 2
DUBLIN–KILDARE–STROKESTOWN–CASTLEBAR
TRIUMPHS & TRAGEDIES
- KILDARE Visit the Irish National Stud.
STROKESTOWN Guided tour of the 1740s mansion and gardens at Strokestown House and the Famine Museum.
Breakfast & Dinner are included today.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORIC SPOT Relive history at Strokestown Park House, a stunning Georgian Palladian Mansion, with its original furnishings, and stroll the walled gardens in this historic site. Get a glimpse into the lives of generations of people who lived and worked here over the centuries, each adding their own chapter to the story and leaving their mark. Witness the history of the Great Irish Famine with a visit to the National Famine Museum to learn about the most devastating and tragic event in Irish history.
Day 3
CASTLEBAR–ACHILL ISLAND–KYLEMORE–GALWAY
WILD ATLANTIC WAY AND IRISH ROSES
- ACHILL ISLAND Enjoy the spectacular coastal scenery of the Wild Atlantic Way with time in the remote village of Keel.
KYLEMORE Visit the Benedictine Abbey.
Breakfast is included today.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURE & 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
GALWAY. EXCURSION TO THE ARAN ISLANDS
ISLANDS OF SAINTS & SCHOLARS
- GALWAY Ferry crossing to Inishmore, the largest of the Aran Islands.
INISHMORE Stop in for a light lunch at Joe Watty’s pub and hear from a local who shares stories about life on Inishmore Island. A minibus tour of the island with a local guide-driver includes a visit to the prehistoric clifftop fort of Dun Aengus.
Breakfast & Lunch are included today.
LOCAL FAVORITE
TRADITION & CULTURE Joe Watty’s Bar & Seafood Restaurant on Inishmore Island is the place for good food, Gaelic music, and craic (good company). Unwind beside the fire or enjoy a Guinness in the beer garden to watch the world go by and learn a cúpla focal (few words of Irish) from some of the locals.
Day 5
GALWAY–CLIFFS OF MOHER–LIMERICK
SHEEP, SCONES & ANCIENT STONES
- RATHBAUN Visit Rathbaun Farm and try your hand at scone baking, learn about sheep herding, and enjoy coffee and scones.
CLARE COAST See the rocky landscapes of The Burren and stop to take photos of the prehistoric megalith at Poulnabrone Dolmen.
CLIFFS OF MOHER Visit the 668-foot-high cliffs above the Atlantic Ocean.
LIMERICK Free time this evening.
Breakfast is included today.
LOCAL 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 longtime tradition of sheep farming in this beautiful Irish landscape.
Day 6
LIMERICK–FOYNES–DINGLE PENINSULA–KILLARNEY
DARING YOUNG MEN & FLYING MACHINES
- FOYNES Take a guided tour of the Flying Boat & Maritime Museum, followed by Irish coffee demonstration and tasting.
DINGLE PENINSULA Enjoy a scenic drive on Slea Head promontory.
Breakfast & Dinner are included today.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
LEGENDS & LORE Experience the era of transatlantic passenger flights, and the maritime legends of the River Shannon with a visit to the fantastic Flying Boat & Maritime Museum in Foynes, home to the world’s only full-size replica of a B314 flying boat, commemorating this Irish town’s role in early passenger flights across the Atlantic and the legendary flying boats that carried celebrities, royals, and refugees alike. Learn about the daring history and folklore of Ireland’s longest river.
Day 7
KILLARNEY. EXCURSION TO RING OF KERRY
A JAUNTING GOOD TIME
- RING OF KERRY Panoramic drive around part of Ireland’s southwestern peninsula.
KILLARNEY Take a horse-drawn jaunting-car ride through the national park
Breakfast is included today.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
NATURAL WONDERS County Kerry is home to the exquisite natural beauty of a rugged and mountainous expanse in Killarney National Park. A horse-drawn jaunting car ride is a great way to experience this natural wonderland, including the 1,000-foot McGillycuddy’s Reeks, the highest mountain range in Ireland. Nestled at the foot of these mountains, the Lakes of Killarney’s shores and woodlands share this magical place with waterfalls and dramatic skies above Ross Castle.
Day 8
KILLARNEY–BLARNEY–WATERFORD
FINE CRYSTAL & THE GIFT OF GAB
- KILLARNEY Cross the Kerry Mountains into County Cork.
BLARNEY Visit the village known for its magical Kissing Stone.
WATERFORD Take a guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal.
Breakfast & Dinner are included today.
TOUR 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 9
WATERFORD–GLENDALOUGH–DUBLIN
MOUNTAIN LOUGHS & MEDIEVAL MONKS
- GLENDALOUGH Stop at the early Christian monastic site founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century.
DUBLIN Free time this afternoon.
Breakfast is included today.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORIC SPOT In Wicklow Mountains National Park, wander around the medieval monastic settlement of Glendalough and see its 6th century houses, churches, stone cross and the impressive Round Tower in the beautiful ‘valley of the two lakes.
Day 10
DUBLIN
SAFE TRAVELS UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN!
- Your vacation ends with the included breakfast this morning.
This sounds like an amazing tour of Ireland…If you’re ready to be charmed by the land of the lucky, I’m inviting you to enjoy shamrocks and shenanigans on the Emerald Isle this year! Make green your new, favorite color!
Cleared For Take-Off! 