Beyond Your Travel

6-day All Ireland & Northern Ireland Rail Tour from Dublin

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Duration

6 days

Group Size

1 to 10 people

Ages

0 - 99 yrs

Languages

English

Tour Overview

This tour covers a large part of the Wild Atlantic Way and Causeway coast. We head South to drive through Cork, visit Blarney Castle & the Ring of Kerry, West to the Cliffs of Moher, Connemara, the Aran Islands in Galway Bay and North to the Giants Causeway.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children U16 cannot book independently. They must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times.
WHEELCHAIR POLICY: We very successfully offers hosted railtours for the independent traveller. Our tours are a combination of train and luxury coach and include a moderate level of physical activity, such as short walks to meeting points etc. Unfortunately even the most modern luxury coaches (buses) are not wheelchair friendly, thus our tours are not suitable for those with mobility issues, and regretfully walkers, wheelchairs and mobility scooters cannot be accommodated on our tours.

Pickup

Check in is 20 minutes prior to the departure time (6:40AM). Our yellow check-in stand is located close to the Customer Service Desk at Heuston Station where our representative will be waiting for you in their BRIGHT yellow jacket! - Time zone: Europe/Dublin

What's included

Accommodation

Return Rail Tickets

Transfer to Inis Mor, Aran Island

Reserved Seats on the Train

Breakfast: 5

Escorted Coach

Visitor Attraction Admissions

Host Throughout

Gratuities

Other

Itinerary

Day 1: Cork, Blarney Castle and Cobh

Arrive into Cork Kent Station for 09:35, we transfer to our coach and travel through Cork City to Blarney Village and Castle. You will have time to kiss the famous stone, which is said to bestow the gift of eternal eloquence on those lucky enough to do so. There is also time for shopping and lunch at Blarney and we recommend that you have lunch there, as this will be the only opportunity during the day to have a substantial meal. Depart Blarney Castle for Cóbh, via the city centre and a short city tour.

Overnight at your Killarney B&B.

Day 2: Ring Of Kerry Tour

You will be collected from your accommodation at 09:45 (or as directed by our Killarney representative) for your Ring of Kerry tour. There are plenty of stops along the Ring of Kerry for morning tea, lunch and photo stops etc. Ireland’s highest mountains are located in Kerry, and Carrantuohill – which can be seen en route – is the highest, standing at 1041 metres tall. An essential part of any visit to Ireland, this tour circles the magnificent MacGillycuddy Reeks and runs through its many passes and valleys along the shores of Dingle Bay and Kenmare Bay. The beautiful nature of the Ring of Kerry provides many photo opportunities, as it passes through the many picturesque villages such as Glenbeigh, Waterville and Sneem. We return via Ladies View, the famous Lakes of Killarney and through the Oakwoods of Killarney's magnificent National Park. At the end of the tour you will be returned to your accommodation where, again, the evening is free.

Overnight at your Killarney B&B.

Breakfast: Enjoy Breakfast before departing on tour to the Ring of Kerry.

Day 3: Limerick, Cliffs of Moher, Galway

Between 07.00 and 07.15 you will be collected from your accommodation and transferred by road to Limerick City, where you will join the coach for the Cliffs of Moher & Galway Bay tour. We arrive in Limerick shortly after 9am, where we will join our tour coach. After a brief city tour, we head out to Bunratty Castle and admission is included. The castle was completed in 1425 and, after many years of neglect, has been restored to its former glory. There is also a folk park here and many of the buildings – including the village – were dismantled at various locations in the region and rebuilt, brick by brick, at their present location.

Overnight in a 3*/4* Hotel in Galway city centre.

Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast before departing on your third day of travel.

Day 4: Connemara and Kylemore Abbey

We head out to Connemara – one of Ireland’s Gaeltacht (Irish speaking) regions and visit Kylemore Abbey – an 18th century castle now owned by the Benedictine nuns who run an excellent pottery, gift shop and restaurant here. We stop here for lunch. Our tour of Connemara heads homewards towards Galway City, along the shores of Galway bay, through the Gaeltacht villages of Inverin and Spiddal. There are splendid views of Galway Bay, and across the bay the Burren and the hills of County Clare can be seen, which you visited on Day Three.

Overnight in a 3*/4* Hotel in Galway city centre.

Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast before your fourth day of touring.

Day 5: Aran Islands Tour - Dublin

We will transfer you to Rossavile for the ferry to Inis Mór Island. It is pronounced 'inish more' and literally means ‘big island’. It is the largest of the Aran Islands. On arrival on Inis Mór you have approximately 20 minutes before you tour departs in order to use toilet facilities and purchase any refreshments needed. Meet your local hosts at The Railtours/Hernon Tours sign located close to The Aran Sweater Market in Kilronan village. You will be collected from here between 11:50am and 12:00 noon for your tour of Inis Mór. Your tour of Inis Mór includes stops at the ‘Seven Churches, Dún Aonghusa and Kilronan for lunch, which is the small village on the island. For many, the highlight of the tour is the pre-Christian fort of Dún Aonghusa, with spectacular cliffs on the western side and unspoilt views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Overnight at a 3*/4* hotel in Dublin city centre.

Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast before day 5 of your All-Ireland tour

Day 6: Giants Causeway - Dublin

Arrive into Belfast Central Station for 09:08 where we will be met by our tour coach to continue on our journey along the Causeway Coastal Route, along Northern Ireland’s Antrim Coast. Upon arrival, guests can see one of Belfast’s most well-known landmark, the two Harland & Wolfe Cranes which are nicknamed Samson and Goliath. Leaving Belfast we take the coast road north from here. We continue on passing the coastal villages of Glenariff, Cushendall and Cushendun. There are stunning views of the sea to the right and the mountains or the Glens of Antrim to the left. You can even glimpse the Scottish coast on a clear day. We have a lovely lunch stop at the Fullerton Arms in Ballintoy for a delicious pub grub style lunch.

Overnight at a 3*/4* hotel in Dublin city centre.

Breakfast: Breakfast will be available in your Dublin hotel.

FAQ

Can I get the refund?

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Min 6 days: 100%
From 2 to 6 days: 50%
From 0 to 2 days: 0%

Tickets

Adult (16 - 99 years)

Minimum: 1, Maximum: 10

Children (5 - 15 years)

Minimum: 0, Maximum: 10

Infant (0 - 4 years)