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The Heart of Ireland

Duration

10 Days

From

$3988

Tour Code: GLO-Heart
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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! PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Waterford so you can plan your day your way.

Highlights

Special 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

Tour Itinerary

Céad mile fáilte—a hundred-thousand welcomes!
 
Free time. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at the hotel.
 
Included Meals:
Dinner

Ireland’s Capital City

The morning’s orientation drive in the “Fair City” includes statue-lined O’Connell Street, elegant Georgian squares, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Oscar Wilde’s Trinity College. The afternoon is at leisure to enjoy this vibrant city.

Included Meals:
Breakfast

Hit the Sliotar!

A unique start to the day! Learn about Globus Local Favorite hurling, one of Ireland’s native Gaelic games, and maybe take a shot at the goalposts yourself. Relax with a coffee after this fun experience. On to the “Marble City” of Kilkenny, to enjoy one of Ireland’s most quaint towns. Consider a visit to its 800-year-old castle or enjoy its active arts and crafts scene. Overnight is in Waterford, a stronghold founded by Danish Vikings.
122 mi / 196 km

Included Meals:
Breakfast   Dinner

Spend your day your way in Waterford

Explore Waterford with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions.

THE VIKING TRIANGLE
Join a Local Guide in Waterford for a walk through Ireland¿s oldest city where two cathedrals, four national monuments, and eleven centuries of rogues and rascals add up to a trifecta of tales in the Viking Triangle. Hear engaging stories of extraordinary characters, delivered in witty, entertaining style by a master storyteller.

CRYSTAL CLEAR
The city of Waterford is synonymous with the luxury crystal manufacture that bears its name. Visit the House of Waterford Crystal for a fascinating tour featuring the molding room, and glass-blowing, cutting, and engraving departments to witness the highly skilled master craftsmen creating exquisite Waterford Crystal.
 
Afterwards, visit Blarney, renowned for its magical Kissing Stone. Take the opportunity to walk up to the castle or shop for traditional Irish handicrafts. You’ll have some free time on arriving in Rosscarbery.
125 mi / 202 km
 
Included Meals:
Breakfast   Dinner

Island Life

An exciting excursion awaits today! Visit the village of Baltimore, whose heritage revolves around sailing and fishing. From there, board your ferry to Globus Local Favorite Cape Clear Island. In the company of one of the islanders, learn about the lives of its 110 inhabitants.
57 mi / 91 km

Included Meals:
Breakfast

A Jaunting Good Time

The breathtaking beauty of Ireland awaits with a panoramic drive around part of Ireland’s spectacular southwestern peninsula, the Ring of Kerry. In Killarney, experience a horse-drawn jaunting car ride through Killarney National Park, before discovering more of this popular town. Stop in quaint Adare to view its pretty thatched cottages, before arriving in Limerick.
139 mi / 224 km

Included Meals:
Breakfast

Sheep and Scones

At the spectacular Cliffs of Moher, rising 668 feet above the Atlantic Ocean, step on to the edge of the world to admire awe-inspiring views. Visit Rathbaun Farm and Globus Local Favorite try your hand at scone baking, learn from the farmer about sheep shearing and herding before enjoying coffee and your homemade scones. Continue to Galway, a popular seaside destination with a buzzing center of colorful shops and a busy café culture.
165 mi / 266 km

Included Meals:
Breakfast   Dinner

Whiskey and Waters

First today is a visit to Ahascragh distillery, Ireland’s first zero emissions distillery. Enjoy lunch at a local pub in the picturesque village of Shannonbridge. Return to Birr this afternoon where you’ll have plenty of free time to experience this designated Irish Heritage town.
63 mi / 102 km

Included Meals:
Breakfast   Lunch

The Winner’s Circle

Hit your stride this morning with a trip to Ireland’s horse-racing country! Enjoy a visit to the Irish National Stud in Kildare, whose thoroughbreds command respect on the racecourses of the world. Return to Dublin to enjoy free time in the fair city.
98 mi / 157 km

Included Meals:
Breakfast

Safe travels until we meet again!

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

Included Meals:
Breakfast
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Dates & Pricing

Departure Date Twin Share Pricing Single Supplement
May 3, 2026 $4,989.00 $1,170.00 SG
May 17, 2026 $4,627.00 $1,170.00  
May 24, 2026 $4,627.00 $1,170.00  
May 31, 2026 $4,627.00 $1,170.00  
June 7, 2026 $5,308.00 $1,170.00 SG
June 14, 2026 $4,627.00 $1,170.00  
June 28, 2026 $4,627.00 $1,170.00  
July 5, 2026 $5,308.00 $1,170.00 SG
July 12, 2026 $4,627.00 $1,170.00  
July 26, 2026 $4,627.00 $1,170.00  
August 2, 2026 $4,627.00 $1,170.00  
August 9, 2026 $5,308.00 $1,170.00 SG
August 16, 2026 $4,627.00 $1,170.00  
August 30, 2026 $5,308.00 $1,170.00 SG
September 6, 2026 $4,627.00 $1,170.00  
September 13, 2026 $4,627.00 $1,170.00  
September 20, 2026 $4,627.00 $1,170.00  
September 27, 2026 $3,988.00 $1,170.00  

*(SG) indicates a tour with a small group

Departure Date Twin Share Pricing Single Supplement
May 2, 2027 $5,239.00 $1,170.00 SG
May 9, 2027 $4,864.00 $1,170.00  
May 16, 2027 $4,864.00 $1,170.00  
May 23, 2027 $4,864.00 $1,170.00  
May 30, 2027 $4,864.00 $1,170.00  
June 6, 2027 $5,559.00 $1,170.00 SG
June 13, 2027 $4,864.00 $1,170.00  
June 20, 2027 $4,864.00 $1,170.00  
June 27, 2027 $4,864.00 $1,170.00  
July 4, 2027 $5,559.00 $1,170.00 SG
July 11, 2027 $4,864.00 $1,170.00  
July 18, 2027 $4,864.00 $1,170.00  
July 25, 2027 $4,864.00 $1,170.00  
August 1, 2027 $4,864.00 $1,170.00  
August 8, 2027 $5,559.00 $1,170.00 SG
August 15, 2027 $4,864.00 $1,170.00  
August 22, 2027 $4,864.00 $1,170.00  
August 29, 2027 $5,559.00 $1,170.00 SG
September 5, 2027 $4,864.00 $1,170.00  
September 19, 2027 $4,864.00 $1,170.00  
September 26, 2027 $4,196.00 $1,170.00  

*(SG) indicates a tour with a small group

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