The Enchanting Emerald Isle

Holyhead to Dublin

Our tour begins in Holyhead, where your Tour Manager meets you at the ferry port for the crossing to Dublin.

Discovering Cork

We leave Dublin behind and take the train to Cork, travelling in First Class. On arrival in Cork we take an excursion to the famous Blarney Castle - one of Ireland's greatest treasures. We then travel back into Cork, and check in to our hotel. On Day 3 we are transferred to Cork city centre for a visit to the Jameson Distillery after which we have free time to explore.

Kinsale, Killarney and the Ring of Kerry

This morning we travel to the harbour town of Kinsale, where you are at leisure. We continue to Killarney, situated amongst the sublime scenery of Killarney National Park. After dinner we are whisked away to the Celtic Steps Show, a spectacular evening of Irish song, music and dance. On Day 5, we enjoy a drive around the beautiful Ring of Kerry, taking in truly dramatic mountain scenery and superb seascapes, followed by a horse and carriage ride on the Jaunting Cars of Killarney.

Iconic Ireland

We travel to Galway via the famous Cliffs of Moher, Ireland's most dramatic natural attraction, before continuing along the coastline of County Clare.

On Day 7 we make visits to the Celtic Crystal Factory in Connemara, Kylemore Abbey and Connemara National Park, where we enjoy a drive through the lush landscapes.

Dublin and home

After a leisurely morning, we return to Dublin by standard class train. We enjoy a panoramic tour on Day 9, including a visit to the world famous Guinness Storehouse for a guided tour and tasting before dinner at 'The Merry Ploughboys'.

On Day 10 we return to Holyhead by ferry where our tour concludes.

Please note

Please note that while every departure of this tour will feature the same excursions, the order may differ from that shown above.