Itinerary
- Day 1
London to Dublin
You'll board your train at London Euston Station at 09:02 and settle in for a scenic 3 hour 40 minute journey through England and along the North Wales coast to Holyhead. After a short bus transfer, you'll head onto the Irish Ferries 'Ulysses' for a 3 hour 15 minute crossing of the Irish Sea. The ferry pulls into Dublin at 17:25, and from there a transfer takes you to your hotel in Dublin City Centre.
Included Activities
- Train journey London Euston to Holyhead
- Ferry crossing Dublin - Irish Sea on Irish Ferries 'Ulysses'
- Transfer to hotel
Optional Activities
- Onboard ship restaurants and bars
- 2-screen cinema onboard ship
- Promenade deck access for sea views
- Snack car/bar on train
Landmarks/POIs London Euston Station Holyhead Railway Station - Day 2
Dublin
Your day is yours to explore Dublin using the included 48-hour Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Tour ticket. The buses have live commentary in multiple languages from drivers approved by Fáilte Ireland, and they'll share stories and history as you travel around the city. You can hop on and off whenever you like to check out whatever interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full Irish Breakfast)
Included Activities
- 48-hour Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Tour of Dublin with live and multilingual commentary
Optional Activities
- Individual attractions accessible via Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Tour
- Day 3
Cobh - Dublin
Check in at Dublin Heuston Station for your 07:00 departure. The train travels through County Kildare's stud farms and past the Curragh racecourse, then continues through Laois and Tipperary toward Cork. You'll stop at Blarney Castle (built 1446) to kiss the famous Blarney Stone and have time for shopping and lunch. Later, head to Cobh to visit St. Colman's Cathedral and the Cobh Heritage Centre, where you can learn about the Queenstown Story and Irish emigration. The train returns to Dublin, arriving at 20:00.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full Irish Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Train journey Dublin Heuston to Cork Kent Station
- Visit to Blarney Castle & Gardens
- Opportunity to kiss the Blarney Stone
- Visit to St. Colman's Cathedral in Cobh
- Visit to Cobh Heritage Centre and Queenstown Story
- Train journey return to Dublin Heuston Station
Optional Activities
- Shopping at Blarney
- Lunch at Blarney (recommended as only substantial meal opportunity during day)
- Shopping in Cork City Centre en route
Landmarks/POIs Dublin Heuston Station The Curragh Racecourse St. Brigid's Cathedral Loughmoe Castle Blarney Castle & Gardens Cork Kent Station St. Colman's Cathedral Cobh Heritage Centre - Day 4
Dublin to London
Your host transfers you to Dublin Ferry Port for the morning departure. Board the Irish Ferries 'Ulysses' at 08:05 and arrive at Holyhead at 11:30. From there, catch the direct train at 12:38 (or via Crewe if it's Sunday) for your journey back to London Euston Station, where you'll arrive at 16:38 (or 16:44 on Sundays).
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full Irish Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Dublin Ferry Port
- Ferry crossing Dublin to Holyhead on Irish Ferries 'Ulysses'
- Train journey Holyhead to London Euston
Landmarks/POIs Dublin Ferry Port Holyhead Ferry Terminal London Euston Station
