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Experience a unique circular tour of the Emerald Isle journeying on scenic railways through picuresque 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 £2845
DEPARTS
Thursday 25 September 2025
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Explore Ireland’s capital city of Dublin
Journey on the most scenic railway along the East Coast
Visit the House of Waterford Crystal showcasing their world-famous product
Travel on the delightful Waterford Suir Valley Railway
Explore Killarney on a traditional Jaunting Car and scenic Lake Cruise
Tour the picturesque Ring of Kerry
Discover part of the stunning Wild Atlantic Way
Ride the narrow-gauge Bushmills Railway
Marvel at the iconic Giant’s Causeway, a unique natural phenomenon
Visit the picturesque Dunluce Castle
Learn the fascinating history of the Titanic in Belfast
Also included in your Tour Fare:
11 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal
Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager
DAY 1
Journey from your home station to Chester and, on arrival, we will make our way to the Queen 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 train to Holyhead where we board our Stena Line ferry to Dublin. Here, we transfer to the Hilton Garden Inn for our overnight stay, and we enjoy 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 Westport Woods 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 Lodge Hotel 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 to visit 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. Afterwards, we enjoy free time to discover Belfast before 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 takes us back to the Queen Hotel in Chester for our final evening meal together.
B, DDAY 12
After breakfast, we bid farewell to Chester and make our way to the station for our homeward journeys.
BB=Breakfast, D=Dinner
HOTELS
Queen Hotel, Chester
Ideally located opposite the railway station, the Queen Hotel is the original railway hotel famous for its rich heritage and offers stunning public areas serving great food and signature cocktails plus a tranquil terrace. The modern bedrooms provide an en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning, a hairdryer, flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee making facilities.
Hilton Garden Inn, Dublin
Enjoying a riverside location, the Hilton Garden Inn offers an elegant restaurant serving delicious local cuisine, a relaxing bar, and a fitness centre. The stylish bedrooms provide an en-suite bathroom, 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.
Westport Woods Hotel, Westport
Nestled within beautiful woodland, the Westport Woods Hotel offers an onsite restaurant serving local dishes, a relaxing bar, and wellness facilities including a heated indoor pool, sauna, and steam room. The modern bedrooms provide an en-suite bathroom, a hairdryer, flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee making facilities.
The Lodge Hotel, Coleraine
Located in the heart of Coleraine and close to the railway station, the Lodge Hotel offers award-winning dining in their vibrant restaurant and a relaxing Coffee Bar serving freshly baked goods. The comfortable bedrooms provide an en-suite bathroom, a hairdryer, flat-screen TV, ironing facilities, 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.
FARES
| Fare Region | First* | Standard |
| London: Euston | £3,095 | £2,955 |
| Greater London | £3,115 | £2,975 |
| South of England | £3,159 | £3,005 |
| East Anglia | £3,195 | £3,019 |
| South West | £3,119 | £2,975 |
| Heart of England | £3,009 | £2,909 |
| Midlands | £2,915 | £2,889 |
| Yorkshire | £3,019 | £2,939 |
| North East | £3,119 | £2,995 |
| North West | £3,015 | £2,925 |
| South Wales | £3,129 | £2,965 |
| North Wales | £2,959 | £2,885 |
| Scotland | £3,089 | £2,965 |
*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.
Join & Leave at Hotels £2,845
Single Room Supplement £699
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 Railtrail Tour Manager
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