Scenic Ireland - 2022
13 Days Starting in Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland and ending in Limerick, Ireland
Visiting: Shannon, Limerick, Cliffs of Moher, Galway, Clifden, Westport, Kylemore, Sligo, Londonderry, Giant's Causeway, Belfast, Carlingford, Dublin, Kilkenny, Waterford, Blarney, Kinsale, Garnish Island, Killarney, Dingle Peninsula, Adare
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Tour code:
504136
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Physical rating:
None
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please make Cosmos aware at the time of booking what your requirements are and they will endeavour to assist with your request.
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Tour Overview
No rabbit’s foot, horseshoe, or four-leaf clover can bring the good fortune that awaits on this grand holiday to Ireland. On our most in-depth tour of this rolling green paradise, you’ll experience the luck of the Irish at every scenic turn. Making a full loop around the Emerald Isle—including Northern Ireland—you’ll see the cliffs, castles, and thatched-roof countryside Eire is known for as well as its coastal ports, medieval villages, and soulful cities. Visit the Titanic Experience in Belfast where the ill-fated ship was built, and soak in the atmosphere in the lively pubs of Dublin where Irish history is still the topic du jour. Your stroke of luck continues as you stop to bake scones at a quaint Irish farm, take a private boat to the seal-populated Garinish Island, enjoy an Irish Coffee demonstration, and meet the legendary crystal makers in Waterford. The fun that awaits is crystal clear.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Shannon, Ireland–Limerick
Location: Shannon, Limerick
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Clayton Hotel Limerick (or similar)
Meals Included: Dinner
Céad mile fáilte—a hundred-thousand welcomes! This evening meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Day 2 : Limerick–Cliffs Of Moher–Galway–Clifden
Location: Cliffs of Moher, Galway, Clifden
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Station House Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
CLIFFS OF MOHER Visit the 668-foot-high cliffs above the Atlantic Ocean.RATHBAUN LF Try your hand at scone baking, learn about sheep herding, and enjoy coffee and your scones at an Irish farm.GALWAY Free time.CONNEMARA Visit the Joyce family at their marble workshop at Moycullen. 144 mi / 230 km
Day 3 : Clifden–Kylemore–Westport–Sligo
Location: Westport, Kylemore, Sligo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sligo Park Hotel and Leisure Club (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
BALLINA Scenic drive with stop at Westport en route to the Connemara region.KYLEMORE Visit the abbey and gardens.WESTPORT Free time. 116 mi / 190 km
Day 4 : Sligo–Derry, Northern Ireland–Giant’S Causeway–Belfast
Location: Londonderry, Giant's Causeway, Belfast
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Clayton Hotel Belfast (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
DERRY Walk on the city walls with a Local Guide.GIANT’S CAUSEWAY See more than 40,000 interlocking basalt columns formed millions years ago. 203 mi / 328 km
Day 5 : Belfast
Location: Belfast
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Clayton Hotel Belfast (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
BELFAST “Living History” tour with a Local Guide includes City Hall, the Albert Memorial Clock Tower, Queen’s University, and the Parliament Buildings at Stormont. Visit Titanic Experience museum. Free time this afternoon.
Day 6 : Belfast–Carlingford, Ireland–Dublin
Location: Belfast, Carlingford, Dublin
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Royal Marine Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
BELFAST Guided tour of Hillsborough Castle followed by morning coffee.CARLINGFORD Stop at a village on the Cooley Peninsula. 121 mi / 200 km
Day 7 : Dublin
Location: Dublin
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Royal Marine Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
DUBLIN Morning orientation drive to see O’Connell Street, Georgian squares, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Trinity College. Free time. ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Dublin with dinner at the Guinness Storehouse. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.
Day 8 : Dublin–Kilkenny–Waterford
Location: Kilkenny, Waterford
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Granville Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
KILKENNY See one of Ireland’s prettiest towns with medieval cobblestones. Visit Kilkenny Castle and gardens.WATERFORD Guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal. LF An Irish coffee demonstration after dinner. 132 mi / 213 km
Day 9 : Waterford–Blarney–Kinsale
Location: Waterford, Blarney, Kinsale
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Trident (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
WATERFORD City walk with a Local Guide.BLARNEY Visit the village and Blarney Castle renowned for its magical Kissing Stone with free time to explore. 105 mi / 171 km
Day 10 : Kinsale–Garinish Island–Killarney
Location: Garnish Island, Killarney
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Killarney Towers Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
GARINISH ISLAND LF Private boat crossing followed by a walk of the island.RING OF KERRY Panoramic drive around part of the island’s southwestern tip. 100 mi / 158 km
Day 11 : Killarney. Excursion To Dingle Peninsula
Location: Dingle Peninsula, Killarney
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Killarney Towers Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
DINGLE PENINSULA Visit the Blasket Islands Centre and stop at Dingle.KILLARNEY Free time this evening. 107 mi / 172 km
Day 12 : Killarney–Adare–Limerick
Location: Killarney, Adare, Limerick
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Clayton Hotel Limerick (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
KILLARNEY Free time this morning.ADARE Stop at the quaint village to see its pretty thatched cottages.LIMERICK Free time this afternoon. 68 mi / 110 km
Day 13 : Limerick
Location: Limerick
Meals Included: Breakfast
LIMERICK Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
What's Included
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Accommodation
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
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Fully Guided
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Meals
12 breakfasts, 6 dinners
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All Domestic Coach and Ferry Transportation
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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International Travel
Check out our Q&As
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1961
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Cosmos is committed to minimizing our impact on the environment and to reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. In this endeavor, we have implemented policies to support this mission and are working carefully to enhance our products with this mission and our values combined. We are committed to complying with all relevant legislation and/or regulations.
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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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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
All guests are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for travel through February, 2023. Beginning March 1, 2023, while we highly recommend vaccination, we will no longer require it. We ask all guests to comply with airline and destination requirements, which still may apply. To check your destination requirements for your travel dates, view the Latest Travel & Health Restrictions for Travel.
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Cancellation Policy
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Up to 65 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 64 days before tour starts: Forfeit 20% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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