The Heart of Ireland
The Heart of Ireland
The Heart of Ireland
10 Days
Visiting: Arrive In Dublin, Ireland, Dublin, Freshford, Kilkenny, Waterford, Blarney, Rosscarbery, Rosscarbery. Excursion To Cape Clear Island, Killarney, Adare, Limerick, Cliffs Of Moher, Rathbaun Farm, Galway, Birr, Kildare
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GP-2025
Tour Overview
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!
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Dublin,Ireland
Location: Arrive In Dublin, Ireland
Meals Included: Dinner
This evening, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
ARRIVE IN DUBLIN, IRELAND Céad mile fáilte—a hundred-thousand welcomes! This evening, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Day 2: Dublin
Location: Dublin
DUBLIN Take a morning orientation drive to see O’Connell Street, Georgian squares, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Trinity College. Free time this afternoon.
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 the legendary library of Trinity College.
Day 3: Dublin,Freshford,Kilkenny,Waterford
Location: Dublin, Freshford, Kilkenny, Waterford
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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. 122 mi / 196 km
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 kmLOCAL FAVORITECULTURE & 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!
Day 4: Waterford,Blarney,Rosscarbery
Location: Waterford, Blarney, Rosscarbery
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
BLARNEY Visit the village known for its magical Kissing Stone.ROSSCARBERY Free time. 125 mi / 202 km
WATERFORD–BLARNEY–ROSSCARBERY Spend Your Day Your Way in WaterfordWATERFORD Explore Waterford on an included YourChoice Excursion.TAKE YOUR PICKExplore 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.BLARNEY Visit the village known for its magical Kissing Stone.ROSSCARBERY Free time. (B,D)125 mi / 202 km
Day 5: Rosscarbery. Excursion To Cape Clear Island
Location: Rosscarbery. Excursion To Cape Clear Island
Meals Included: Breakfast
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. 57 mi / 91 km
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 kmLOCAL FAVORITEA 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!
Day 6: Rosscarbery,Killarney,Adare,Limerick
Location: Rosscarbery, Killarney, Adare, Limerick
Meals Included: Breakfast
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.ADARE Stop in the quaint village to see its thatched cottages. 139 mi / 224 km
ROSSCARBERY–KILLARNEY–ADARE–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.ADARE Stop in the quaint village to see its thatched cottages. (B)139 mi / 224 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTNATURAL 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 1,000-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.
Day 7: Limerick,Cliffs Of Moher,Rathbaun Farm,Galway,Birr
Location: Limerick, Cliffs Of Moher, Rathbaun Farm, Galway, Birr
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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. 165 mi / 266 km
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 kmLOCAL FAVORITELOCAL 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.
Day 8: Birr
Location: Birr
Meals Included: Breakfast
AHASCRAGH Visit Ahascragh distillery.SHANNONBRIDGE Enjoy lunch in a local pub.BIRR Free time this afternoon. 63 mi / 102 km
BIRR Whiskey and Waters AHASCRAGH Visit Ahascragh distillery.SHANNONBRIDGE Enjoy lunch in a local pub.BIRR Free time this afternoon. (B)63 mi / 102 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTWHISKEY 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!
Day 9: Birr,Kildare,Dublin
Location: Birr, Kildare, Dublin
Meals Included: Breakfast
KILDARE Visit the world renowned Irish National Stud.DUBLIN Free time this afternoon. 98 mi / 157 km
BIRR–KILDARE–DUBLIN The Winner’s Circle KILDARE Visit the world renowned Irish National Stud.DUBLIN Free time this afternoon. (B)98 mi / 157 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTCULTURE & 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.
Day 10: Dublin
Location: Dublin
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
DUBLIN Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Accommodation
Dublin:The Samuel HotelWaterford:Granville HotelRosscarbery:Celtic Ross HotelLimerick:Limerick Strand HotelBirr:Courntry Arms HotelDublin:Hilton Dublin City
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