Ireland’s Capital City

The morning’s orientation drive in the “Fair City” includes statue-lined O’Connell Street, elegant Georgian squares, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Oscar Wilde’s Trinity College. The afternoon is at leisure to enjoy this vibrant city.

Hit the Sliotar!

A unique start to the day! Learn about Globus Local Favorite hurling, one of Ireland’s native Gaelic games, and maybe take a shot at the goalposts yourself. Relax with a coffee after this fun experience. On to the “Marble City” of Kilkenny, to enjoy one of Ireland’s most quaint towns. Consider a visit to its 800-year-old castle or enjoy its active arts and crafts scene. Overnight is in Waterford, a stronghold founded by Danish Vikings.
122 mi / 196 km

Spend your day your way in Waterford

Explore Waterford with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions.

THE VIKING TRIANGLE
Join a Local Guide in Waterford for a walk through Ireland¿s oldest city where two cathedrals, four national monuments, and eleven centuries of rogues and rascals add up to a trifecta of tales in the Viking Triangle. Hear engaging stories of extraordinary characters, delivered in witty, entertaining style by a master storyteller.

Island Life

An exciting excursion awaits today! Visit the village of Baltimore, whose heritage revolves around sailing and fishing. From there, board your ferry to Globus Local Favorite Cape Clear Island. In the company of one of the islanders, learn about the lives of its 110 inhabitants.
57 mi / 91 km

A Jaunting Good Time

The breathtaking beauty of Ireland awaits with a panoramic drive around part of Ireland’s spectacular southwestern peninsula, the Ring of Kerry. In Killarney, experience a horse-drawn jaunting car ride through Killarney National Park, before discovering more of this popular town. Stop in quaint Adare to view its pretty thatched cottages, before arriving in Limerick.
139 mi / 224 km

Sheep and Scones

At the spectacular Cliffs of Moher, rising 668 feet above the Atlantic Ocean, step on to the edge of the world to admire awe-inspiring views. Visit Rathbaun Farm and Globus Local Favorite try your hand at scone baking, learn from the farmer about sheep shearing and herding before enjoying coffee and your homemade scones. Continue to Galway, a popular seaside destination with a buzzing center of colorful shops and a busy café culture.
165 mi / 266 km

Whiskey and Waters

First today is a visit to Ahascragh distillery, Ireland’s first zero emissions distillery. Enjoy lunch at a local pub in the picturesque village of Shannonbridge. Return to Birr this afternoon where you’ll have plenty of free time to experience this designated Irish Heritage town.
63 mi / 102 km

The Winner’s Circle

Hit your stride this morning with a trip to Ireland’s horse-racing country! Enjoy a visit to the Irish National Stud in Kildare, whose thoroughbreds command respect on the racecourses of the world. Return to Dublin to enjoy free time in the fair city.
98 mi / 157 km

Safe travels until we meet again!

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.