Itinerary
- Day 1
Dublin to Killarney
You'll board at Dublin Heuston Station and head south through Irish countryside, passing stud farms in County Kildare and the famous Curragh racecourse. The train rolls through Tipperary with stops at Portlaoise, Thurles, and Mallow before pulling into Cork. From there, a coach takes you to Blarney Castle where you can kiss the stone, then it's on to Cobh to see St. Colman's Cathedral and the Cobh Heritage Centre. Later in the afternoon you'll catch a train to Killarney, and the evening is yours to settle in and relax.
- Start point
- Dublin Heuston Railway Station, St John's Rd W, Dublin, D08, Ireland (Check-in at 6:40 for 7:00 departure - located close to the Customer Service Desk at Heuston Station where our Railtours Ireland representative will be waiting for you in their bright yellow jacket!, 06:40)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Blarney Castle & Gardens with time to kiss the famous stone
- Visit St. Colman's Cathedral in Cobh
- Visit Cobh Heritage Centre (Queenstown Story)
Optional Activities
- Shopping at Blarney Village
- Lunch at Blarney (recommended as only substantial meal opportunity during day)
- Live traditional Irish music and entertainment in Killarney town
Landmarks Dublin Heuston Station Blarney Castle St. Colman's Cathedral Cobh Heritage Centre St. Brigid's Cathedral Loughmoe Castle 
- Day 2
Ring of Kerry
This morning starts with a full Irish breakfast before you set out on the Ring of Kerry route. You'll circle the MacGillycuddy Reeks through dramatic mountain passes and valleys alongside Dingle Bay and Kenmare Bay. There's a stop at Kerry Bog Village Museum to learn how people lived in rural Ireland during the 18th century, plus you'll see the Skellig Rocks where Star Wars filmed. The route takes you through villages like Glenbeigh, Waterville, and Sneem, then back via Ladies View and through the Lakes of Killarney National Park. By evening you'll return to Killarney for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full Irish Breakfast at leisure)
Included Activities
- Ring of Kerry scenic tour
- Stop at Kerry Bog Village Museum
- Photo stops and scenic viewpoints (weather permitting)
Optional Activities
- Morning tea stop
- Lunch stop (specific venue not specified)
- Shopping and exploration in village stops
Landmarks MacGillycuddy Reeks Kerry Bog Village Museum Carrauntouhil Skellig Rocks Waterville Sneem Ladies View Lakes of Killarney Killarney National Park 
- Day 3
Dingle Peninsula
You'll explore the Dingle Peninsula today, known for its rugged Atlantic coastline and Irish cultural sites. The day includes visits to ancient forts and pre-historic huts like Gallarus Oratory. Later you head to Slea Head, the most westerly point in Europe, where you can see the Blasket Islands and surrounding rocks. You'll learn about Great Blasket Island, evacuated in the 1950s but historically significant for Irish literature. The whole day showcases some of Europe's most dramatic scenery as you make your way around the peninsula. You'll be back in Killarney by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Dingle Peninsula tour
- Visit Slea Head (most westerly point in Europe)
- Views of Blasket Islands and surrounding scenic areas
Optional Activities
- Visit Gallarus Oratory and pre-historic huts
- Explore heritage sites and Irish-speaking region
- Learn about traditional music and art forms
Landmarks Dingle Peninsula Gallarus Oratory Slea Head Blasket Islands Great Blasket Island 
- Day 4
Bunratty Castle, Cliffs of Moher & Return to Dublin
An early start from Killarney takes you by road to Limerick for a brief city tour, then you continue to Bunratty Castle, completed in 1425, and its folk park. After that, you'll head to Doolin and grab lunch at O'Connor's Pub before making your way to the Cliffs of Moher, Ireland's second most visited attraction. The route continues along the coast through the Burren's unique limestone landscape, passing through Ballyvaughan and Kinvara. You'll have free time to explore Galway before boarding the evening train back to Dublin, arriving around 21:45.
- End point
- Dublin Heuston Railway Station, St John's Rd W, Dublin, D08, Ireland (End of Tour)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full Irish Breakfast at leisure)
Included Activities
- Visit Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
- Visit Cliffs of Moher
- Travel through the Burren national park with photo opportunities
- Limerick city tour
Optional Activities
- Lunch at O'Connor's Pub in Doolin
- Explore Galway town around Eyre Square or grab a bite to eat
Landmarks King John's Castle Bunratty Castle Cliffs of Moher The Burren Black Head Ballyvaughan Kinvara Eyre Square Galway Railway Station Dublin Heuston Station
