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Emerald Isle Discovery
Experience a unique circular tour of the Emerald Isle journeying on scenic railways through picturesque countryside and discovering iconic locations including the Giant's Causeway, the Ring of Kerry, and the Wild Atlantic Way. Visit the fascinating Titanic Experience, ride a traditional Jaunting Car, and enjoy free time to explore Ireland's capital city of Dublin. Céad Míle Fáilte!
View Dates & Book12 DAYS FROM £2,899
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DEPARTS
Wednesday 6 October 2027
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
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Explore Ireland’s capital city of Dublin
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Journey on the most scenic railway along the East Coast
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Visit the House of Waterford Crystal showcasing their world-famous product
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Travel on the delightful Waterford Suir Valley Railway
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Explore Killarney on a traditional Jaunting Car and scenic Lake Cruise
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Tour the picturesque Ring of Kerry
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Discover part of the stunning Wild Atlantic Way
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Ride the narrow-gauge Bushmills Railway
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Marvel at the iconic Giant’s Causeway, a unique natural phenomenon
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Visit the picturesque Dunluce Castle
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Learn the fascinating history of the Titanic in Belfast
Also included in your Tour Fare:
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11 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal
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Services of experienced Tour Manager
DAY 1
Journey from your home station to Betws-y-Coed and, on arrival, we will make our way to the Royal Oak Hotel for our overnight stay. We enjoy free time to explore our new surroundings before meeting for our first evening meal together.
DDAY 2
After breakfast this morning, we travel by coach to Holyhead where we board our Stena Line ferry to Dublin. Here, we transfer to the Aspect Hotel and check-in for our overnight stay before enjoying our evening meal together.
B, DDAY 3
This morning, we are free to explore Dublin at leisure with our hop-on, hop-off bus ticket taking us around the main sites of Ireland's capital independently. In the afternoon, we enjoy the most scenic rail journey in the Republic as we travel around Dublin Bay following the beautiful coastline through Bray and Greystones to Wicklow and onwards to Wexford. We transfer by road to the Treacy's Hotel in Waterford for our two-night stay and enjoy our evening meal together.
B, DDAY 4
Today, we visit the House of Waterford Crystal for a factory tour showcasing the different skills that go into creating their world-famous product including glass blowing, cutting, sculpting, moulding, and engraving. Afterwards, we journey on the delightful narrow-gauge Waterford Suir Valley Railway travelling through the beautiful Suir Valley before returning to the hotel in time for our evening meal together.
B, DDAY 5
After breakfast, we rejoin the Irish rail system and depart Waterford to journey across Ireland's beautiful green landscapes to Killarney where we transfer to the Gleneagle Hotel for our two-night stay. Afterwards, we experience all the beauty and history that Killarney has to offer with a ride onboard a traditional Jaunting Car plus a scenic Lake Cruise and, on return to the hotel, we enjoy our evening meal together.
B, DDAY 6
Today, we enjoy a guided tour of the Ring of Kerry taking us through 10,000 years of history from deep forests to crashing waters as we journey through an untouched landscape of rolling hills, fishing villages, and tranquil lakes on the dramatically picturesque Kerry coastline. Our tour concludes at the hotel where we enjoy our evening meal together.
B, DDAY 7
Today, we journey by road to Westport making stops along the way including the historical city of Galway where we have time for lunch before continuing to the Wyatt Hotel for our overnight stay. The rest of the day is spent at leisure exploring our new surroundings or enjoying the fantastic leisure facilities of the hotel ahead of our evening meal.
B, DDAY 8
After breakfast this morning, we travel by coach to Coleraine journeying along part of the stunning Wild Atlantic Way route, one of the longest defined coastal routes in the world. We journey through picturesque countryside, past enchanting villages, towering cliffs, and beautiful beaches before arriving in Coleraine for our two-night stay at the Ibis Riverside where we enjoy our evening meal together.
B, DDAY 9
Today, we board the Giant's Causeway & Bushmills Railway and journey on the beautiful narrow-gauge coastal stretch along the track of the former Giant's Causeway Tram to the iconic World Heritage Site. Here, we explore the interactive exhibition at the Visitor Centre and walk the short distance to the famous stone formations. Afterwards, we return to Bushmills and visit the picturesque Dunluce Castle before returning to the hotel in time for our evening meal together.
B, DDAY 10
This morning, we return to the rails as we take our train from Coleraine to Belfast and enjoy time to explore the city centre before our visit to the fantastic Titanic Experience. Located at the very place the Titanic was designed, built, and launched, we learn the story of her construction, launch, and voyage through to her subsequent place in history on a self-guided visit. Afterwards, our coach transfers us to the Stormont Hotel for our overnight stay and evening meal.
B, DDAY 11
After a leisurely breakfast, we transfer to Dublin Port for our ferry crossing to Holyhead and, on arrival, our private coach transfers us to the Celtic Royal Hotel in Caernarfon where we enjoy our final evening meal together.
B, DDAY 12
After breakfast, we bid farewell to Caernarfon and transfer by coach to Bangor Station for our homeward journeys.
BB=Breakfast, D=Dinner
HOTELS
Royal Oak Hotel, Betws-y-Coed
Set in a magnificent former coaching inn and surrounded by beautiful mountains, the Royal Oak Hotel offers a stylish restaurant showcasing locally sourced, fresh dishes and a relaxing lounge serving sweet treats and cocktails. The characterful bedrooms provide an en-suite bathroom, a hairdryer, flat-screen TV, ironing facilities, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee making facilities.
Aspect Hotel, Dublin
Located close to the railway station with excellent links to Dublin city centre, the Aspect Hotel offers a stylish restaurant serving local cuisine and a relaxing lounge bar. The comfortable bedrooms provide an en-suite bathroom with a power shower, a hairdryer, flat-screen TV, ironing facilities, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee making facilities.
Treacy’s Hotel, Waterford
Set in the picturesque heart of Ireland’s oldest city, the Treacy’s Hotel offers comfort and convenience with a restaurant serving delicious local cuisine, a welcoming bar, and leisure facilities including a heated indoor swimming pool and a gym. The elegant bedrooms provide an en-suite bathroom, a hairdryer, flat-screen TV, ironing facilities, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee making facilities.
Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney
Located in the vibrant town of Killarney, the Gleneagle Hotel offers a welcoming atmosphere, a stylish restaurant serving the flavours of Ireland, a relaxing bar, and fantastic leisure facilities including a swimming pool, steam room, sauna, squash and tennis courts, and a golf course. The beautiful bedrooms provide an en-suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries, a hairdryer, flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee making facilities.
Wyatt Hotel, Westport
Nestled in the heart of Westport town, the Wyatt Hotel offers an award-winning restaurant serving a delicious, varied menu, a sophisticated brasserie, and a lively Irish bar. The charming bedrooms provide an en-suite bathroom, flat-screen TV, and tea/coffee making facilities.
Ibis Riverside, Coleraine
Overlooking the River Bann and close to the town centre, the Ibis Riverside offers a welcoming restaurant serving a fresh and varied menu plus a comfortable bar and lounge area. The modern bedrooms provide an en-suite bathroom, a hairdryer, flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee making facilities.
Stormont Hotel, Belfast
Located close to Belfast City Centre and overlooking the beautiful, wooded landscape, the Stormont Hotel offers a gourmet restaurant serving delicious cuisine and an inviting lounge with wood burning stoves. The stylish bedrooms provide an en-suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries, a hairdryer, flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee making facilities.
Celtic Royal Hotel, Caernarfon
Ideally located in the beautiful town of Caernarfon, the Celtic Royal Hotel offers a stylish restaurant serving delicious local dishes, a relaxing bar, and superb leisure facilities including an indoor pool, sauna, steam room, and gym. The comfortable bedrooms provide an en-suite bathroom, a hairdryer, flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee making facilities.
FARES
| Fare Region | First* | Standard |
| London: Euston | £3,245 | £3,049 |
| Greater London | £3,305 | £3,069 |
| South of England | £3,369 | £3,105 |
| East Anglia | £3,389 | £3,125 |
| South West | £3,355 | £3,145 |
| Heart of England | £3,669 | £3,235 |
| Midlands | £3,159 | £3,039 |
| Yorkshire | £3,219 | £3,075 |
| North East | £3,309 | £3,119 |
| North West | £3,119 | £3,005 |
| South Wales | £3,275 | £3,049 |
| North Wales | £3,175 | £2,985 |
| Scotland | £3,435 | £3,169 |
| Join & Leave at Hotels | £2,899 | |
| Single Traveller Supplement | £590 | |
| Deposit | £290 | |
*Please Note: Some local and regional train services are Standard Class seating only and First Class ticket holders will travel in standard class accommodation for these sections of their journey.
11 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal
Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class)
Rail & coach travel, with transfers as described
All excursions & admissions as detailed
Services of experienced Tour Manager
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