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Irish Legends
Dunboyne/Dublin 2026 (9 Days)
Tour Description:
Delve into Ireland and its past on this tour, which mixes in plenty of hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path sights among the tried-and-true favorites.
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Dates & Pricing
| Friday 13 Mar 26 — Sunday 22 Mar 26 | Starting at $2,945 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 03 Apr 26 — Sunday 12 Apr 26 | Starting at $3,045 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 17 Apr 26 — Sunday 26 Apr 26 | Starting at $3,045 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 08 May 26 — Sunday 17 May 26 | Starting at $3,495 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 15 May 26 — Sunday 24 May 26 | Starting at $3,895 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 29 May 26 — Sunday 07 Jun 26 | Starting at $3,495 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 05 Jun 26 — Sunday 14 Jun 26 | Starting at $3,545 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 19 Jun 26 — Sunday 28 Jun 26 | Starting at $3,545 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 26 Jun 26 — Sunday 05 Jul 26 | Starting at $3,545 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 03 Jul 26 — Sunday 12 Jul 26 | Starting at $3,545 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 31 Jul 26 — Sunday 09 Aug 26 | Starting at $3,545 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 25 Aug 26 — Thursday 03 Sep 26 | Starting at $3,545 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 04 Sep 26 — Sunday 13 Sep 26 | Starting at $3,595 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 15 Sep 26 — Thursday 24 Sep 26 | Starting at $3,945 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 22 Sep 26 — Thursday 01 Oct 26 | Starting at $3,595 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 29 Sep 26 — Thursday 08 Oct 26 | Starting at $3,595 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 02 Oct 26 — Sunday 11 Oct 26 | Starting at $3,095 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 09 Oct 26 — Sunday 18 Oct 26 | Starting at $3,095 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 16 Oct 26 — Sunday 25 Oct 26 | Starting at $2,945 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingAuthentic Local Experiences:
- Visit Inishmore, the largest of the Aran Islands and discover this stronghold of traditional Irish culture and language. You’ll visit Dun Aengus, a prehistoric fort on the edge of a 100-meter cliff.
- Explore Irish emigration at the Dunbrody Famine Ship, a replica of the vessel that carried Irish refugees to North America in the 1840s.
- Visit the home of racing champions and stroll through the serene beauty of the Japanese gardens at the Irish National Stud & Gardens.
Dining Experiences:
- 8 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L) and 6 dinners (D) including a welcome dinner at Dunboyne Castle Hotel.
Trip Highlights:
- Aran Islands Excursion
- Blasket Centre
- Cliffs of Moher
- Dun Aengus Fort
- Dunbrody Famine Ship
- Foley’s Bar Dinner & Entertainment
- Irish National Stud & Gardens
- Irish Night in Dublin
- Midleton Distillery Experience
Hotels:
- Dunboyne Castle Hotel, Dunboyne (1)
- Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny (2)
- Killarney Towers Hotel, Killarney (Fri Departures) or Manor West Hotel, Tralee (Tues Departures) (2)
- Salthill Hotel, Galway (2)
- Radisson Blu Royal, Dublin (1)
ITINERARY
ITINERARYDublin Arrival & Malahide Castle
Your tour departs at 2:00 PM from Dunboyne Castle Hotel. Start your vacation with a visit Malahide Castle, first built in 1185 and filled with medieval artifacts. Enjoy a welcome drink with your group before dinner at your hotel. (D)
National Stud & Kilkenny Walk
Visit the home of equine royalty: the Irish National Stud in Kildare, the heart of Irish horse racing. Some of the world’s finest thoroughbreds live in these beautiful surroundings. Walk through the gardens before traveling on to Kilkenny, where you’ll enjoy lunch in the Kilkenny Design Centre. Take a walking tour with a local guide to see the gems along the Medieval Mile, a stretch of city streets from cathedral to castle, with buildings dating back as far as the 13th century. Dine independently and explore as you wish this evening. (B, L)
House of Waterford Crystal & Dunbrody Famine Ship
Visit the House of Waterford Crystal, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner; see skilled artisans create crystal masterpieces on a factory tour. Then join a local guide for a walking tour of Waterford; discover the history of this port city, the oldest in Ireland, and its many colorful characters. Take time to explore independently. In New Ross, you’ll visit the Dunbrody Famine Ship, a replica of a vessel that in the 1840s brought desperate emigrants fleeing famine to new lives in North America. (B, D)
Cobh Heritage Centre & Blarney Castle
Travel south to Cobh, the last port of call of the Titanic and where many places associated with the liner still exist. Visit the Cobh Heritage Centre, which traces the history of emigration over a number of centuries from Ireland to North America. At Blarney Castle, kiss the famous stone or stroll through the spacious parklands to view Blarney House before traveling to your hotel. (B, D)
Dingle Peninsula & South Pole Inn
Visit Moriarty’s, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner, in the beautiful Gap of Dunloe. Then discover the glorious south shore of the Dingle Peninsula with views of heathery mountains, sandy stretches of beach, and rocky headlands. At the South Pole Inn, learn about Tom Crean, an early Irish explorer who braved the Antarctic. Browse around the town of Dingle and enjoy a drink, dinner and entertainment at Foley’s Bar and Restaurant. (B, D)
Cliffs of Moher & Galway
Ferry across the River Shannon before driving to the Cliffs of Moher, soaring 700 feet above churning Atlantic swells. Walk along the top of the cliffs; on a clear day you can see great views of Galway Bay and the Aran Islands. Take in a sheepdog demonstration to see highly skilled dogs work with farmers to herd their flock. Savor homemade scones with tea before heading to Galway for a panoramic city tour. (B, D)
Aran Islands & Dun Aengus
Set out on a ferry across Galway Bay for Inishmore, the largest of the three Aran Islands. The hardy islanders still speak the Irish language and maintain traditional fishing and farming methods. Visit Dun Aengus, a huge pre-historic fortress perched on sheer cliffs above the Atlantic. Relax with a casual lunch in Kilronan, the island’s main village, followed by free time for exploring before returning by ferry. (B, L)
Clonmacnoise & Abbey Tavern
Visit Clonmacnoise, a monastic settlement founded in 545 AD and set on the banks of the River Shannon. Marvel at elaborate high Celtic crosses decorated with biblical scenes, and walk around the many church ruins and two round towers. Continue on to Dublin for free time before an evening at the Abbey Tavern, featuring a lively show of traditional entertainment over dinner. (B, D)
Tour Ends in Dublin
Your tour ends after breakfast. (B)
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
