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Emerald Isle 2027
10 Day Tour from Dublin to Dublin
Tour Description:
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 – as you stroll down the lively streets of Dublin, sip Guinness in a boisterous pub on the Dingle Peninsula, take a horse-drawn jaunting-car ride through the Killarney countryside, and even bake scones on a quaint Irish sheep farm near Galway. By way of the most dramatic coastal and pastoral scenery, this tour of Ireland leads you to the lesser-known gems of the Emerald Isle as well as the cliffs, castles, and famous crystal you’ve long heard of. As you hum along the winding Ring of Kerry and the rocky Aran Islands, this tour of Ireland “will steal your heart away.” PLUS, your tour includes our choice of excursions in Waterford so you can plan the day your way.
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Dates & Pricing
Start Dates Listed Below are US departure dates, please verify specific dates with your Pavlus Travel Planner
| Thursday 01 Apr 27 — Sunday 11 Apr 27 | Starting at $3,779 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 08 Apr 27 — Sunday 18 Apr 27
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $4,399 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 15 Apr 27 — Sunday 25 Apr 27 | Starting at $4,099 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 22 Apr 27 — Sunday 02 May 27 | Starting at $4,099 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 29 Apr 27 — Sunday 09 May 27 | Starting at $4,179 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 06 May 27 — Sunday 16 May 27 | Starting at $4,179 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 13 May 27 — Sunday 23 May 27
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $4,729 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 20 May 27 — Sunday 30 May 27 | Starting at $4,179 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 27 May 27 — Sunday 06 Jun 27 | Starting at $4,179 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 03 Jun 27 — Sunday 13 Jun 27 | Starting at $4,179 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 10 Jun 27 — Sunday 20 Jun 27 | Starting at $4,179 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 17 Jun 27 — Sunday 27 Jun 27 | Starting at $4,179 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 24 Jun 27 — Sunday 04 Jul 27 | Starting at $4,179 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 01 Jul 27 — Sunday 11 Jul 27 | Starting at $4,099 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 08 Jul 27 — Sunday 18 Jul 27 | Starting at $4,099 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 15 Jul 27 — Sunday 25 Jul 27 | Starting at $4,099 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 22 Jul 27 — Sunday 01 Aug 27 | Starting at $4,099 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 29 Jul 27 — Sunday 08 Aug 27
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $4,619 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 05 Aug 27 — Sunday 15 Aug 27 | Starting at $3,499 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 12 Aug 27 — Sunday 22 Aug 27
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $4,699 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 19 Aug 27 — Sunday 29 Aug 27 | Starting at $4,099 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 02 Sep 27 — Sunday 12 Sep 27 | Starting at $4,179 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 09 Sep 27 — Sunday 19 Sep 27 | Starting at $4,179 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 16 Sep 27 — Sunday 26 Sep 27 | Starting at $4,179 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 23 Sep 27 — Sunday 03 Oct 27 | Starting at $4,099 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 30 Sep 27 — Sunday 10 Oct 27 | Starting at $3,879 | Get a Quote |
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingSpecial Features Included in this Tours:• 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
Notes:
This tour includes some walking on rough terrain included on the Aran Island of Inishmore.We encourage all guests to prebook their preferred included Globus Choice excursions to ensure your selection is available. If your preference is not selected 35 days prior to departure, we will select a Choice excursion on your behalf based on availability.
This tour includes some walking on rough terrain included on the Aran Island of Inishmore.We encourage all guests to prebook their preferred included Globus Choice excursions to ensure your selection is available. If your preference is not selected 35 days prior to departure, we will select a Choice excursion on your behalf based on availability.
MEALS
MEALS ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 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. (D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CITY SIGHTS “In Dublin’s fair city where girls are so pretty,” you’ll also find great personality and charm. The charisma of Dubliners and the bounty of pubs here is matched only by the gorgeous Georgian Squares, 12th-century St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Trinity College
Dinner
DinnerDay 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. (B,D)
209 mi / 337 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORIC SPOT Relive history at Strokestown Park House, a stunning Georgian Palladian Mansion, with its original furnishings, and stroll the walled gardens in this historic site. Get a glimpse into the lives of generations of people who lived and worked here over the centuries, each adding their own chapter to the story and leaving their mark. Witness the history of the Great Irish Famine with a visit to the National Famine Museum to learn about the most devastating and tragic event in Irish history
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 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. (B)
89 mi / 143 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURE & TRADITION Nestled between the woodlands and lakeshore near Galway City, Kylemore Abbey is home to the Benedictine Sisters who have been in residence since 1920 in a life of prayer, work, and community. The history of this stunning abbey reaches back to the 1800s as the estate of Irish patriot Mitchell Henry. Visit the abbey where handmade chocolates, wild Irish honey and traditional fuchsia pottery are sold. Stroll the lovely grounds of Ireland’s largest walled garden in the heart of the Connemara countryside
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 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 [LF] 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. (B,L)
45 mi / 72 km
LOCAL FAVORITE
TRADITION & CULTURE Joe Watty’s Bar & Seafood Restaurant on Inishmore Island is the place for good food, Gaelic music, and craic (good company). Unwind beside the fire or enjoy a Guinness in the beer garden to watch the world go by and learn a cúpla focal (few words of Irish) from some of the locals
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BreakfastLunchDay 5 GALWAY–CLIFFS OF MOHER–LIMERICK
Sheep, Scones & Ancient Stones Experience a true Irish farm experience this morning with a visit to Rathbaun Farm. [LF] 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. (B)
115 mi / 185 km
LOCAL FAVORITE
LOCAL TASTES Someone’s in the kitchen in Rathbaun Farm, just outside of Galway. You can don an apron and whip up your own delicious home-made scones, served with fresh preserves and whipped cream. Learn about the longtime tradition of sheep farming in this beautiful Irish landscape
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 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. (B,D)
159 mi / 255 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
LEGENDS & LORE Experience the era of transatlantic passenger flights, and the maritime legends of the River Shannon with a visit to the fantastic Flying Boat & Maritime Museum in Foynes, home to the world's only full-size replica of a B314 flying boat, commemorating this Irish town’s role in early passenger flights across the Atlantic and the legendary flying boats that carried celebrities, royals, and refugees alike. Learn about the daring history and folklore of Ireland’s longest river
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 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. (B)
99 mi / 159 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
NATURAL WONDERS County Kerry is home to the exquisite natural beauty of a rugged and mountainous expanse in Killarney National Park. A horse-drawn jaunting car ride is a great way to experience this natural wonderland, including the 3,300-foot MacGillycuddy’s Reeks, the highest mountain range in Ireland. Nestled at the foot of these mountains, the Lakes of Killarney’s shores and woodlands share this magical place with waterfalls and dramatic skies above Ross Castle
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 8 KILLARNEY–BLARNEY–WATERFORD
Spend your day your way in Waterford 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. (B,D)
126 mi / 203 km
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 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. (B)
111 mi / 179 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORIC SPOT Explore the city of Kilkenny, referred to as the "Marble City" because of the widespread use of local black limestone to construct many local buildings. The "Medieval Mile" is the city's main thoroughfare and is lined with medieval landmarks, quaint shops, and charming pubs. Today, Kilkenny is renowned for its active arts and crafts scene
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 10 DUBLIN
Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Accommodations
Accommodations| Dublin | Castlebar | Galway | Limerick | Killarney | Waterford | Dublin |
The Gibson
Superior First-Class
Hotel as shown or similar
Point Village Dublin Ireland
The Gibson does sleeping, dining, imbibing, and relaxing really well. The chic restaurant and bar offers pan-Asian cuisine; or choose the sleek outdoor terrace lined with bamboo to enjoy wicked cocktails and a great choice of beers and wines. The gym and a relaxation area with outdoor baths invite you to relax after a day out in town.
Superior First-Class
Hotel as shown or similar
Point Village Dublin Ireland
The Gibson does sleeping, dining, imbibing, and relaxing really well. The chic restaurant and bar offers pan-Asian cuisine; or choose the sleek outdoor terrace lined with bamboo to enjoy wicked cocktails and a great choice of beers and wines. The gym and a relaxation area with outdoor baths invite you to relax after a day out in town.
