Coach Tours
Emerald Isle
Small Tour

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
Highlights
Special Features Included in this Tour:
- Orientation drive in Dublin
- Visit to the Irish National Stud in Kildare
- Guided tour of Strokestown House and Famine Museum
- Visit to Kylemore Abbey, home to an order of Benedictine Sisters
- Guided excursion to the Aran Islands, including a pub lunch
- Globus Choice excursions in Waterford – included in your tour with your choice of a visit to the House of Waterford Crystal or a guided walking tour of Waterford
- Rathbaun Farm visit with scone baking, coffee and sheep herding demonstration
- Visit to the Cliffs of Moher
- Guided tour of the Foynes Flying Boat and Maritime Museum, including an Irish Coffee demonstration and tasting
- Horse-drawn jaunting-car ride through Killarney National Park
- Visit to Blarney village
- Panoramic drive around the Ring of Kerry
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive in Dublin, Ireland
Céad mile fáilte—a hundred-thousand welcomes!
Irish eyes will be smiling at 3 pm as you meet your Tour Director and travel companions for an afternoon orientation drive through statue-lined O’Connell Street, elegant Georgian squares, and past St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Oscar Wilde’s Trinity College. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Included Meals:
Dinner
Day 2 - Dublin - Kildare - Strokestown - Castlebar
Triumphs & Tragedies
Hit your stride this morning with a trip to Ireland’s horse-racing country! Drive across the Curragh to visit the Irish National Stud at Kildare. Continue to Longford for a guided tour of Strokestown House, the 1740s mansion and the Famine Museum. Then, on to Castlebar for your overnight stay.
209 mi / 337 km
Included Meals:
Breakfast Dinner
Day 3 - Castlebar - Kylemore - Galway
Wild Atlantic Way and Irish Roses
Start the day with a visit to Kylemore Abbey, home to the order of Benedictine nuns. Visit Galway, a popular seaside destination with a buzzing center of colorful shops and a busy café and bar culture. Enjoy free time this afternoon in this vibrant city.
89 mi / 143 km
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Day 4 - Galway. Excursion to the Aran Islands
Islands of Saints & Scholars
Your full day excursion begins with a ferry crossing to Inishmore, the largest of the Aran Islands. Stop for a light lunch at Globus Local Favorite Joe Watty’s pub and hear from a local who shares stories about life on Inishmore Island. A minibus tour with a Local Guide-driver includes a visit to the prehistoric clifftop fort of Dun Aengus. The ferry returns you to the mainland to enjoy the remainder of your stay in Galway.
45 mi / 72 km
Included Meals:
Breakfast Lunch
Day 5 - Galway - Cliffs of Moher - Limerick
Sheep, Scones & Ancient Stones
Experience a true Irish farm experience this morning with a visit to Rathbaun Farm. Globus Local Favorite Try your hand at scone baking and learn about sheep shearing and herding from the farmer before enjoying coffee and your homemade scones. A scenic drive across the limestone plateau of The Burren features a photo stop at prehistoric Poulnabrone Dolmen before continuing on to the 668-foot-high Cliffs of Moher, which rise majestically above the Atlantic Ocean. Relax with some free time in Limerick this evening.
115 mi / 185 km
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Day 6 - Limerick - Foynes - Dingle Peninsula - Killarney
Daring Young Men & Flying Machines
This morning, make your way to Foynes for a guided tour of the Flying Boat Museum. Afterwards, experience an Irish coffee demonstration, followed by a taste of the classic drink. Enjoy the wonderful views during the Slea Head drive on the Dingle Peninsula before arriving at the vibrant town of Killarney.
159 mi / 255 km
Included Meals:
Breakfast Dinner
Day 7 - Killarney. Excursion to Ring of Kerry
A Jaunting Good Time
Join the famous Ring of Kerry for a 100-mile panoramic drive around the Ireland’s southwestern tip. Take advantage of spectacular photo opportunities thanks to sparkling seascapes and mountains dotted with brightly colored farmhouses. Head back to Killarney and experience a jaunting-car ride through the national park enjoying fabulous views of the Lakes of Killarney and ancient Ross Castle.
99 mi / 159 km
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Day 8 - Killarney - Blarney - Waterford
Fine Crystal & The Gift of Gab
Your Irish luck continues across the Kerry Mountains and through County Cork to Blarney, renowned for its magical Kissing Stone. Take the opportunity to walk up to the castle, or to shop for traditional Irish handicrafts. In the afternoon, continue to Waterford, a stronghold founded by the Danish Vikings. Explore more of Waterford with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions before enjoying dinner at your hotel.
126 mi / 203 km
Included Meals:
Breakfast Dinner
Day 9 - Waterford - Kilkenny - Dublin
Medieval & Modern Irish Capitals
Head to the “Marble City” of Kilkenny to enjoy one of Ireland’s most quaint towns and consider a visit to its 800-year-old castle. Return to Dublin, Ireland’s capital city, and enjoy some free time.
111 mi / 179 km
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Day 10 - Dublin
Safe travels until we meet again!
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Included Meals:
Breakfast

Dates & Pricing
2026
2027
2026
| Departure Date | Twin Share Pricing | Single Supplement | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2026 | $5,003.00 | $1,490.00 | |
| April 10, 2026 | $5,837.00 | $1,490.00 | SG |
| April 17, 2026 | $5,420.00 | $1,490.00 | |
| April 24, 2026 | $5,420.00 | $1,490.00 | |
| May 1, 2026 | $5,531.00 | $1,490.00 | |
| May 8, 2026 | $5,545.00 | $1,490.00 | |
| May 15, 2026 | $6,254.00 | $1,490.00 | SG |
| May 22, 2026 | $5,531.00 | $1,490.00 | |
| June 5, 2026 | $5,531.00 | $1,490.00 | |
| June 12, 2026 | $5,531.00 | $1,490.00 | |
| June 19, 2026 | $5,531.00 | $1,490.00 | |
| June 26, 2026 | $5,531.00 | $1,490.00 | |
| July 3, 2026 | $5,420.00 | $1,490.00 | |
| July 10, 2026 | $5,420.00 | $1,490.00 | |
| July 17, 2026 | $5,420.00 | $1,490.00 | |
| July 24, 2026 | $5,420.00 | $1,490.00 | |
| July 31, 2026 | $6,115.00 | $1,490.00 | SG |
| August 7, 2026 | $4,641.00 | $1,490.00 | |
| August 14, 2026 | $6,226.00 | $1,490.00 | SG |
| August 21, 2026 | $4,641.00 | $1,490.00 | |
| August 28, 2026 | $6,226.00 | $1,490.00 | SG |
| September 4, 2026 | $5,434.00 | $1,490.00 | |
| September 11, 2026 | $5,531.00 | $1,490.00 | |
| September 18, 2026 | $5,531.00 | $1,490.00 | |
| September 25, 2026 | $5,420.00 | $1,490.00 | |
| October 2, 2026 | $5,128.00 | $1,490.00 |
*(SG) indicates a tour with a small group
2027
| Departure Date | Twin Share Pricing | Single Supplement | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2, 2027 | $5,253.00 | $1,490.00 | |
| April 9, 2027 | $6,115.00 | $1,490.00 | SG |
| April 16, 2027 | $5,698.00 | $1,490.00 | |
| April 23, 2027 | $5,698.00 | $1,490.00 | |
| April 30, 2027 | $5,698.00 | $1,490.00 | |
| May 7, 2027 | $5,809.00 | $1,490.00 | |
| May 14, 2027 | $6,573.00 | $1,490.00 | SG |
| May 21, 2027 | $5,809.00 | $1,490.00 | |
| May 28, 2027 | $5,809.00 | $1,490.00 | |
| June 4, 2027 | $5,809.00 | $1,490.00 | |
| June 11, 2027 | $5,809.00 | $1,490.00 | |
| June 18, 2027 | $5,809.00 | $1,490.00 | |
| June 25, 2027 | $5,809.00 | $1,490.00 | |
| July 2, 2027 | $5,698.00 | $1,490.00 | |
| July 9, 2027 | $5,698.00 | $1,490.00 | |
| July 16, 2027 | $5,698.00 | $1,490.00 | |
| July 23, 2027 | $5,698.00 | $1,490.00 | |
| July 30, 2027 | $6,420.00 | $1,490.00 | SG |
| August 6, 2027 | $4,864.00 | $1,490.00 | |
| August 13, 2027 | $6,532.00 | $1,490.00 | SG |
| August 20, 2027 | $5,698.00 | $1,490.00 | |
| August 27, 2027 | $6,532.00 | $1,490.00 | SG |
| September 3, 2027 | $5,809.00 | $1,490.00 | |
| September 17, 2027 | $5,809.00 | $1,490.00 | |
| September 24, 2027 | $5,698.00 | $1,490.00 | |
| October 1, 2027 | $5,392.00 | $1,490.00 |
*(SG) indicates a tour with a small group
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