See the Republic of Ireland by Train

Day 1 – Holyhead to Dublin

You meet at Holyhead for the afternoon ferry to Dublin. The Irish ferry port is located on the outskirts of Dublin so transportation will be waiting to take you to your central hotel for a 2-night stay.

Day 2 – Discover Dublin

A whole day to explore this lively, cultural city and the many attractions it has to offer. Why not visit St Patrick's Cathedral, view the Book of Kells at Trinity College or tour the Guinness Storehouse?

Day 3 – Head West to Galway

Journey by train through the centre of Ireland to Galway for a 1-night stay. As you approach Galway the coastal stretch along Galway Bay affords views as far as the hills of the Burren on a clear day. Arriving at lunchtime gives you the opportunity to visit Galway's famous bustling street market.

Day 4 – West Clare Railway

You travel south to Ennis before a road transfer takes you to Moyasta Junction, headquarters of the West Clare Railway. Here you can immerse yourselves in steam, nostalgia and times past. Later, you continue on to Limerick for a 2-night stay, stopping off en route at the enchanting Vandeleur Walled Garden in Kilrush.

Day 5 – Limerick at Leisure

Limerick is a vibrant riverside city with a rich medieval past. Discover the city's most iconic landmark, King John's Castle, view an internationally important collection of art and artefacts at the Hunt Museum or have a leisurely stroll through the award winning People's Park.

Day 6 – Foynes Flying Boat Museum

Your private transport takes you by road to Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum this morning, where there is something for everyone. Both are dedicated to preserving and telling the story of the pioneering days of aviation and passenger travel across the North Atlantic; the story of the creation of Irish Coffee, and the rich maritime history of the River Shannon and the Port of Foynes. This afternoon, you call at Lartigue Monorail in Listowel on your way to Tralee for a 1-night stay.

Day 7 – Dingle Peninsula

A private tour of the scenic Dingle Peninsula by road this morning en route to Killarney to catch the train to Cork via Mallow. Following in the tracks of the old Tralee & Dingle Railway, you stop off at the quaint town of Dingle and call at Blennerville Windmill en route. You have a 2-night stay in Cork.

Day 8 – Cork City

At leisure in Cork where there is plenty to see and do. The compact city centre is set on an island in the River Lee, surrounded by interesting waterways and packed with grand Georgian avenues, cramped 17th Century alleys and modern masterpieces such as the opera house.

Day 9 – Via Waterford to Dublin

By rail to Limerick Junction – a most eccentric railway station – where you change for the cross country route to Waterford. There is time for lunch before you board the afternoon train back to Dublin.

Day 10 – Ferry to Holyhead

A private transfer this morning to Dublin Ferry Port for a morning sailing to Holyhead.