The Heart of Ireland (GP)

10 Day Tour from Dublin to Dublin

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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!

We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect tour—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides, to seamless transportation between destinations, a return ferry crossing to Cape Clear Island and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites! Touring in spacious comfort by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach. Free Wi-Fi is included on board your coach and in most hotel lobbies and common areas. Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your GlobusGO mobile app!

Dates & Prices Book Online

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Photo Highlights

Meals

Meals & Itinerary

9 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 4 Dinner

Notes:

This tour includes some walking on rough terrain on Cape Clear Island.

Itinerary

Day 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.

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Dinner

Day 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.

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.

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Breakfast

Day 3 DUBLIN–FRESHFORD–KILKENNY–WATERFORD

Hit the Sliotar! FRESHFORD Learn from an expert about hurling, one of Ireland’s native Gaelic games.
KILKENNY Time to explore one of Ireland’s most quaint towns.
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!

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Breakfast

Dinner

Day 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.
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.

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Breakfast

Dinner

Day 5 ROSSCARBERY. EXCURSION TO CAPE CLEAR ISLAND

Island Life BALTIMORE Visit the village whose heritage revolves around sailing and fishing.
CAPE CLEAR ISLAND Take a ferry to the remote island where a local islander describes life for the 110 residents on a walking tour.
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 you on 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!

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Breakfast

Day 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.
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.

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Breakfast

Day 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 Try your hand at scone baking, learn about sheep herding, and enjoy coffee and scones at an Irish farm.
GALWAY Free time.
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.

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Breakfast

Dinner

Day 8 BIRR

Whiskey and Waters AHASCRAGH Visit Ahascragh distillery.
SHANNONBRIDGE Enjoy lunch in a local pub.
BIRR Free time this afternoon.
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!

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Breakfast

Lunch

Day 9 BIRR–KILDARE–DUBLIN

The Winner’s Circle KILDARE Visit the world renowned Irish National Stud.
DUBLIN Free time this afternoon.
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.

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Breakfast

Day 10 DUBLIN

Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

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Breakfast

Tour Director

With GLOBUS, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of a Tour Director. We’d like you to meet one of our Tour Directors, who average over a decade of experience and are representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.

HELEN LEE

Escorting tours for more than 20 years

“It's hardly a secret...Irish people love to talk, and I'm certainly no exception to that rule. So, guiding visitors around the scenic and historically rich British Isles is a natural fit for me, and has to be the best job for an Irish girl with a love of history and stories. In all reality, it's not like a job at all, but don't tell anyone!”

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

Free Wifi

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.

Hotel Amenities

Fitness Room
Restaurant On-Site
Elevator
Bar/Lounge
Concierge desk
Laundry Available
Free WiFi
Luggage Storage

Room Amenities

In-Room Safe
Hair Dryer
Internet Access
Mosquito Net
Iron/Ironing Board
Desk
Air Conditioning
Climate Control
Cable/Satellite
Television
Room Service
Complimentary Toiletries

Hilton Dublin City

Superior First-Class

Hotel as shown or similar

Charlemont Place
Dublin 2, Ireland

Free Wifi

Stay at the Hilton Dublin hotel and admire stunning views over the beautiful, historic Grand Canal. Set in the heart of Dublin city, this Dublin hotel is situated on the green LUAS line and is close to a wealth of local attractions and business corporations. Discover stylish wine bars and gourmet bistros just a short walk from the hotel on Grafton Street and the famous St. Stephen Green area. Unwind in one of this Dublin hotel's bright and modern Guest rooms.

Hotel Amenities

Luggage Storage
Restaurant On-Site
Laundry Available
Bar/Lounge
Ice Machine
Concierge desk
Elevator
Parking/Valet
Currency Exchange
Free WiFi
Fitness Room
Business Center

Room Amenities

Air Conditioning
Coffee Maker
Non-smoking Rooms
In-Room Safe
Television
Room Service
Mini-bar
Disabled Access / Rooms
Cable/Satellite
Phone
Alarm Clock
Smoking Rooms
Hair Dryer
Internet Access
Iron/Ironing Board

Optional Excursions

No matter what you’re into: food, wine, history, art, music or anything else, we give you the freedom to personalize your vacation with optional excursions that speak to your interests.

When you book your excursions with us, you can be assured that every optional excursion that we offer coordinates with the free time that you'll have in your destination, so you'll never have conflicts between included and optional activities. Our team of travel experts carefully selects each optional excursion that we offer to ensure that you receive the highest quality at a great value. Our tried-and-true partners have a finger on the pulse of the city in which they operate so they deliver the very best experiences. We offer experiences you cannot create on your own and because you’re booking with us, we coordinate all your transportation and timing needs.

The following optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These may or may not be offered, and availability is subject to days of operation and seasonality. Please select a departure date to view optional excursions and pricing for a specific date (due to currency fluctuation, pricing shown is subject to change until purchased). Optional excursions are available for purchase on our MyGlobus site 90 days prior to the tour start date.

Price Ranges

$ ($50 CAD and under)
$$ ($51 - $100 CAD)
$$$ ($101 - $150 CAD)
$$$$ (Over $150)

Dublin

Waterford

Limerick

Birr

Dublin

Taylors Irish Cabaret

You won't want to miss this popular outing to the legendary Taylors Irish Cabaret, featuring a delicious dinner, drinks, and outstanding Irish music, dance, and comedy.

Price Range: $$$$

Guinness Storehouse Visit and Supper

Discover the history, traditions, and brewing techniques behind one of the world's most popular beer on this fascinating tour, tasting and dinner at Dublin's legendary Guinness Storehouse.

Price Range: $$$$

Waterford

Waterford Pub Evening

Get a real taste of everyday life in Ireland on this memorable evening at a Waterford pub, featuring live music, two drinks of your choice, and the chance to rub elbows with the friendly locals!

Price Range: $$

Limerick

Medieval Castle Banquet

Step back in time at an original Irish medieval banquet. Enjoy a 4-course feast with wine, then relax as your medieval hosts dazzle you with unforgettable music and storytelling.

Price Range: $$$$

Birr

Roscrea Castle and Pub Dinner

Travel to the magnificent stone motte Roscrea Castle located in one of oldest towns in Ireland. The rich castle's history dates to 1280 when originally it had a wooden structure. This castle has been home to royals, used in the past as barracks for soldiers and served town's community as a school and a library. Next, travel to a beautiful, thatched pub to enjoy a warm Irish welcome, dinner made with finest local ingredients and a drink!

Price Range: $$$

Private Touring

Private Touring: Globus European Private Touring enables you to experience all of the attractions, sights and highlights of your selected Globus tour as a private experience - delivered just for you and your traveling party. With Private Touring, you'll have your own dedicated Tour Director, your own private transportation and driver, and your own professional local guides. All with greater flexibility in pace and your experience.

For your selected tour, there will be additional per-person cost for the size of your party - from 1 to 24. This additional supplement is reduced with each traveler you add to your party.

Here's a sample of the additional cost:

6 guests in a party: $4,035*
18 guests in a party: $809*

Contact Globus or your preferred travel agent for pricing for your specific party size as well as any other information on Globus Private Touring.

* Supplement pricing is per person (CA) and will be added to the standard published price for your given departure date and is based on availability. Supplement price is valid for 2020 and 2021 travel years. Occasionally some included and optional activities & excursions may be operated with other guests. Additional restrictions may apply. Not applicable for custom groups. No Group allowances or promotions are available on Private Touring. Published itineraries only. Note that blackout dates may exist where the Private Touring option is not available.

The “Starting at” or listed price is based on the lowest price available to book. Price is per person based on twin occupancy and any applicable port charges, non-commissionable taxes and fees and intra-vacation flight are included in the price shown. Any included overnight stay in Canada, applicable GST/HST is also included in the price shown. International airfare, however, is not included. If price is crossed out, the new price shown includes a limited time promotional offer(s). Please review current promotions or deals for additional information.

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