Ireland by Rail

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The Emerald Isle awaits! Arrive in in Ireland and enjoy your first 2 nights in Dublin. Use your included Hop-on/Hop-off Pass to explore all this lively capital has to offer. Visit St. Patrick's Cathedral, Christ Church Cathedral and the Guinness Storehouse. Travel on the Irish Rail from Heuston Station in Dublin to Galway next. The Irish Rail is very accomm...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 8 days!
    • Dublin Big Bus Essential Hop-on/Hop-off - 48-hour
    • King John's Castle

What's this trip about?

    The Emerald Isle awaits! Arrive in in Ireland and enjoy your first 2 nights in Dublin. Use your included Hop-on/Hop-off Pass to explore all this lively capital has to offer. Visit St. Patrick's Cathedral, Christ Church Cathedral and the Guinness Storehouse. Travel on the Irish Rail from Heuston Station in Dublin to Galway next. The Irish Rail is very accommodating and it is the perfect way to travel to ensure you arrive ready to explore your next destination! In Galway, take a stroll through the cobblestone streets and visit St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church and Galway Cathedral. Next, take the train from Galway to your last stop, Limerick. Discover Arthur’s Quay Park and The Treaty Stone, then visit King John’s Castle with your included admission. Limerick has gorgeous scenery paired with a colorful city atmosphere - you will have the best of both worlds. Finally, you will enjoy a convenient private transfer from your Limerick hotel to Shannon Airport for your returning flight home. *VERY IMPORTANT: The Irish Rail vouchers must be printed out prior to your travel time. You will take the printed out vouchers to the booking office at each station you depart from (Heuston Station in Dublin, and Ceannt Station in Galway) and will be given an actual rail ticket. The vouchers may ONLY be exchanged at the booking office.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityDublin
End CityIreland

Travel Themes

  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • Relaxing Retreats
  • Train & Rail Journeys

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Ireland

Attractions

  • Dublin
  • Galway

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Trains & Rail

Trip includes

    • Round-trip economy class airfare into Dublin (DUB), out of Shannon (SNN)
    • 2 nights in Dublin at the Ashling Hotel or similar
    • Dublin 48 hour Hop-On/Hop-Off Bus Pass
    • One way rail fare from Dublin to Galway
    • 2 nights in Galway at the Hardiman Hotel, or similar
    • One way rail fare from Galway to Limerick
    • 2 nights in Limerick at the Limerick Strand Hotel or similar
    • Admission to King John’s Castle
    • Private transfer from Limerick hotel to Shannon Airport
    • Breakfast Daily

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Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Dublin!

Arrive in the vibrant capital city of Dublin! After getting settled in, the rest of the day is yours to explore at leisure. Consider celebrating your first night in Ireland by treating yourself to a pint of Guinness at Dublin's oldest pub, The Brazen Head, which has been operating since 1198!

Day 2 Dublin

Make use of your Hop-On/Hop-Off bus pass and discover the city from the top of an open top double-decker bus. Partake in and learn more about Dublin's drinking culture by hopping off at The Guinness Storehouse, visit Ireland's biggest stadium for Gaelic sports ...

Day 3 Dublin - Galway

Next, you’ll board the luxurious Irish Rail at Heuston Station in Dublin to Galway. The region of Connemara is a quaint area where you can browse small shops and boutiques, perfect for finding those authentic Irish souvenirs for your family and friends back hom...

Day 4 Galway

Consider booking a day trip to the Cliffs of Moher today. These scenic cliffs are one of the most visited sights in Ireland, and for good reason! You'll enjoy sweeping views a top these cliffs that soar up to 702 feet from the coast. Pay close attention to the variety of birds that call the Cliffs home, you may even be able to spot a puffin or two!

Day 5 Galway - Limerick

Limerick is a great base for exploring nearby King John's Castle, Arthur’s Quay Park and The Treaty Stone.

You can also take a trip to nearby Shannon, a vibrant city with a bustling downtown area. Shannon is also home to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, which gives visitors a peek into village life in 19th century Ireland.

Day 6 Limerick

Today you might want to visit the quaint village of Adare. Designated as a Heritage Town, Adare is one of the most picturesque villages in Ireland with the main street lined with traditional thatched cottages.

Be sure to make use of your included admissio...

Day 7 Depart Ireland

Depart Ireland today from Shannon Airport (SNN).

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Price per day$243
Last Updated: 10/16/2024

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