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The Heart of Ireland 2026
10 Day Tour from Dublin to Dublin
Tour Description:
This relaxed 10-day tour combines many lesser visited parts of Ireland with some of the must-see iconic locations. The delights of Dublin, Kilkenny, Waterford, Killarney, and Galway are combined with more remote and unique experiences. Hear from an expert about the ancient Gaelic sport of hurling and take the chance to hit a few “sliotars” yourself; take a boat ride over to the tiny island of Cape Clear where one of its 110 inhabitants will tell all about their life; make (and eat) your own scones and watch a sheep dog at work at a typical Irish farm; have lunch in an Irish pub; hear about the ancient art of whiskey distilling at a modern distillery at the cutting edge of 21st century sustainability; and visit one of the world’s premier horse studs. You’ll leave with your Irish Heart filled! PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Waterford so you can plan your day your way.
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Dates & Pricing
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| Saturday 02 May 26 — Tuesday 12 May 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $3,499 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 16 May 26 — Tuesday 26 May 26 | Starting at $3,229 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 23 May 26 — Tuesday 02 Jun 26 | Starting at $3,229 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 30 May 26 — Tuesday 09 Jun 26 | Starting at $3,229 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 06 Jun 26 — Tuesday 16 Jun 26
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| Saturday 13 Jun 26 — Tuesday 23 Jun 26 | Starting at $3,229 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 27 Jun 26 — Tuesday 07 Jul 26 | Starting at $3,229 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 04 Jul 26 — Tuesday 14 Jul 26
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| Saturday 11 Jul 26 — Tuesday 21 Jul 26 | Starting at $3,229 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 25 Jul 26 — Tuesday 04 Aug 26 | Starting at $3,229 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 01 Aug 26 — Tuesday 11 Aug 26 | Starting at $3,229 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 08 Aug 26 — Tuesday 18 Aug 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $3,729 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 15 Aug 26 — Tuesday 25 Aug 26 | Starting at $3,229 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 29 Aug 26 — Tuesday 08 Sep 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $3,729 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 05 Sep 26 — Tuesday 15 Sep 26 | Starting at $3,229 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 12 Sep 26 — Tuesday 22 Sep 26 | Starting at $3,229 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 19 Sep 26 — Tuesday 29 Sep 26 | Starting at $3,229 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 26 Sep 26 — Tuesday 06 Oct 26 | Starting at $2,799 | 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 & SightseeingSpecial Features Included in this Tour:• Orientation drive in Dublin• Hurling demonstration in Freshford• Globus Choice excursions in Waterford – included on your tour with your choice of a walking tour of Waterford or a visit to the House of Waterford Crystal• Excursion to Cape Clear Island• Horse-drawn jaunting-car ride through Killarney National Park• Visit to Cliffs of Moher• Rathbaun Farm visit with scone baking, coffee and sheep herding demonstration• Visit to Ahascragh Whiskey distillery• Pub lunch in Shannonbridge• Visit to the Irish National Stud in Kildare• Panoramic drive around the Ring of Kerry• Visit to Blarney village
Notes:
This tour includes some walking on rough terrain on Cape Clear Island.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 on Cape Clear Island.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! Free time. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Dinner
DinnerDay 2 DUBLIN
Ireland’s Capital City DUBLIN Take a morning orientation drive to see O’Connell Street, Georgian squares, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Trinity College. Free time this afternoon. (B)
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
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 3 DUBLIN–FRESHFORD–KILKENNY–WATERFORD
Hit the Sliotar! FRESHFORD [LF] Learn from an expert about hurling, one of Ireland’s native Gaelic games.
KILKENNY Time to explore one of Ireland’s most quaint towns. (B,D)
122 mi / 196 km
LOCAL FAVORITE
CULTURE & TRADITION Hurling is a game of stick (caman) and ball (sliotar), recognized as being the oldest and fastest field sport in the world, going back 3,000 years. Today it is played around the world but is an integral part of Irish life and culture. Hear all about it from an expert and take the opportunity to give it a go!
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 4 WATERFORD–BLARNEY–ROSSCARBERY
Spend Your Day Your Way in Waterford
WATERFORD Explore Waterford on an included YourChoice Excursion.
BLARNEY Visit the village known for its magical Kissing Stone.
ROSSCARBERY Free time. (B,D)
125 mi / 202 km
TAKE YOUR PICK
Explore your way today with your choice of excursions:
WALK THE VIKING TRIANGLE Join a Waterford local on a guided walk through Ireland’s oldest city. Enjoy two cathedrals, four national monuments, and eleven centuries of rogues and rascals along the way, delivered in a witty, entertaining style, by a master storytellers.
OR:
CRYSTAL CLEAR Waterford is synonymous with the luxury crystal manufacture that bares its name. At the House of Waterford Crystal you are guided through the mould room and the blowing, cutting and engraving departments to see how the highly skilled master craftsmen create majestic Waterford Crystal
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 5 ROSSCARBERY. EXCURSION TO CAPE CLEAR ISLAND
Island Life BALTIMORE Visit the village whose heritage revolves around sailing and fishing.
CAPE CLEAR ISLAND [LF] Take a ferry to the remote island where a local islander describes life for the 110 residents on a walking tour. (B)
57 mi / 91 km
LOCAL FAVORITE
A FERRY GOOD DAY Cape Clear Island is just 3 miles long by 1 mile wide. Situated 8 miles off the coast of West Cork, it is the southernmost inhabited part of Ireland with its own distinct culture and history. An islander guide will talk about life on the island as you take a stroll from North to South Harbour. On the ferry journey to and from Cape Clear, watch for whales, leatherback turtles, dolphins, and even sharks. A truly memorable experience!
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 6 ROSSCARBERY–KILLARNEY–LIMERICK
A Jaunting Good Time RING OF KERRY Panoramic drive around part of Ireland’s spectacular southwestern peninsula.
KILLARNEY Take a jaunting car ride through the national park, followed by free time. (B)
139 mi / 224 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 7 LIMERICK–CLIFFS OF MOHER–RATHBAUN FARM–GALWAY–BIRR
Sheep and Scones CLIFFS OF MOHER Visit the 668-foot-high cliffs above the Atlantic Ocean.
RATHBAUN FARM [LF] Try your hand at scone baking, learn about sheep herding, and enjoy coffee and scones at an Irish farm.
GALWAY Free time. (B,D)
165 mi / 266 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 long-time tradition of sheep farming in this beautiful Irish landscape
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 8 BIRR
Whiskey and Waters AHASCRAGH Visit Ahascragh distillery.
SHANNONBRIDGE Enjoy lunch in a local pub.
BIRR Free time this afternoon. (B,L)
63 mi / 102 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
WHISKEY GALORE! Ahascragh Distillery a historic old mill building has been brought back to life by careful restoration to become Ireland’s first zero emissions distillery, powered completely by renewable energy and cutting-edge technology. On your guided tour you’ll hear all about their award-winning passion for sustainability, from the heat pump technology to sustainable packaging, heritage preservation and community engagement. And the whiskey’s good too!
BreakfastLunch
BreakfastLunchDay 9 BIRR–KILDARE–DUBLIN
The Winner’s Circle KILDARE Visit the world renowned Irish National Stud.
DUBLIN Free time this afternoon. (B)
98 mi / 157 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURE & TRADITION The Irish National Stud is home to the long tradition of Ireland’s love of horses. This horse breeding facility in County Kildare, considered the beating heart of Ireland's thoroughbred industry, continues to inspire all who visit. Hear about some of the world’s most magnificent champion stallions that have made racing history since the turn of the 20th century
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 10 DUBLIN
Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Accommodations
Accommodations| Dublin | Waterford | Rosscarbery | Limerick | Birr | Dublin |
The Samuel Hotel
Superior First-Class
Hotel as shown or similar
"Spencer Place, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1, Ireland." Dublin Ireland
The Samuel is Dublin's stylish new 4-star hotel located in the heart of the city, overlooking the river Liffey, within walking distance of many shops, restaurants and historic landmarks. The hotel boasts a bar and brasserie-style restaurant. Fully air-conditioned Deluxe double and twin rooms have all the modern amenities such as dual rain fall shower, tea and coffee making facilities, high speed Wi-Fi, 43" HDTV with Chromecast streaming, iron and iron board as well as laundry service, laptop compatible in room safe, hairdryer and toiletries.
Superior First-Class
Hotel as shown or similar
"Spencer Place, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1, Ireland." Dublin Ireland
The Samuel is Dublin's stylish new 4-star hotel located in the heart of the city, overlooking the river Liffey, within walking distance of many shops, restaurants and historic landmarks. The hotel boasts a bar and brasserie-style restaurant. Fully air-conditioned Deluxe double and twin rooms have all the modern amenities such as dual rain fall shower, tea and coffee making facilities, high speed Wi-Fi, 43" HDTV with Chromecast streaming, iron and iron board as well as laundry service, laptop compatible in room safe, hairdryer and toiletries.
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.
