Journey Through Ireland

Sale Price: $2,000.00 Original Price: $2,200.00

June 15th - June 24th 2026

This guided literary tour blends close reading, cultural immersion, and place-based exploration—following the geography of Ulysses while experiencing Ireland beyond the page.

The experience begins with pre-departure orientation sessions (June 8–12), including guided pre-reading, contextual lectures, and a clear week-at-a-glance overview to prepare you for Bloomsday and beyond.

We arrive in Ireland on June 15, stepping straight into the heart of the novel. Bloomsday (June 16) is spent at key Joycean sites, including the James Joyce Tower and St. Stephen’s Green, where public readings animate the city. Over the following days in Dublin, we explore the James Joyce Centre, walk Bloom’s routes, visit Glasnevin Cemetery, and experience the city through food, art, and conversation.

Midway through the trip, we travel west to Galway, balancing literary discussion with traditional music, local markets, and Ireland’s dramatic Atlantic coastline. Highlights include a visit to Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop and a full-day excursion to Inishmore.

Returning to Dublin, we conclude with a literary pub crawl, museum visits, and a final hike in Howth, home to the novel’s iconic proposal scene. A closing dinner brings the journey full circle before departure on June 24.

This itinerary is designed to be immersive but humane—thoughtful without being rushed, and rooted equally in text, place, and shared experience.

June 15th - June 24th 2026

This guided literary tour blends close reading, cultural immersion, and place-based exploration—following the geography of Ulysses while experiencing Ireland beyond the page.

The experience begins with pre-departure orientation sessions (June 8–12), including guided pre-reading, contextual lectures, and a clear week-at-a-glance overview to prepare you for Bloomsday and beyond.

We arrive in Ireland on June 15, stepping straight into the heart of the novel. Bloomsday (June 16) is spent at key Joycean sites, including the James Joyce Tower and St. Stephen’s Green, where public readings animate the city. Over the following days in Dublin, we explore the James Joyce Centre, walk Bloom’s routes, visit Glasnevin Cemetery, and experience the city through food, art, and conversation.

Midway through the trip, we travel west to Galway, balancing literary discussion with traditional music, local markets, and Ireland’s dramatic Atlantic coastline. Highlights include a visit to Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop and a full-day excursion to Inishmore.

Returning to Dublin, we conclude with a literary pub crawl, museum visits, and a final hike in Howth, home to the novel’s iconic proposal scene. A closing dinner brings the journey full circle before departure on June 24.

This itinerary is designed to be immersive but humane—thoughtful without being rushed, and rooted equally in text, place, and shared experience.

Regularly $2,200, the Early Bird Package is $2,000 and available until March 30th 2026 at 11:59 PM EST.

All reservations cover lodging, ground transportation, and tour-guide-related services for the Literary Odysseys Ireland 2026 trip.

(Does not include airfare or food.)

Questions? Contact henry@literaryodysseys.com