Itinerary
- Day 1
London to Dublin
Check in at London Euston Station for the 09:02 train to Holyhead. The 3 hour 40 minute journey takes you through England and along the North Wales coast, offering some nice views as you head north. After a short bus transfer, you'll board the Irish Ferries 'Ulysses' for the 3 hour 15 minute ferry crossing to Dublin. You arrive at 17:25 and get transferred to your hotel in Dublin City Centre for a 3-night stay.
- Start point
- London Euston Railway Station (EUS), Euston Rd, London, England NW1 2DU, United Kingdom (Check-in at London Euston Station at the Network Rail Mobility Assistance Reception for 9:02 departure, 08:40)
Included Activities
- Train journey from London Euston to Holyhead
- Ferry crossing from Holyhead to Dublin on Irish Ferries 'Ulysses'
Optional Activities
- On-board dining and bar facilities during train journey
- On-board cinema and promenade deck access during ferry voyage
Landmarks/POIs London Euston Station Holyhead Station 
- Day 2
Dublin
Start with a full Irish breakfast, then the day is yours to explore Dublin using your 48-hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour ticket. The drivers are Fáilte Ireland approved and provide live commentary in multiple languages, sharing stories and history about the city's past. You can hop on and off whenever you like, moving through Dublin at your own pace and checking out whatever interests you most.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full Irish Breakfast)
Included Activities
- 48-hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour of Dublin with live and multilingual commentary
- Day 3
Dublin to Cork, Blarney Castle & Cobh
After breakfast, head to Dublin Heuston Station for the 07:00 departure. The train travels through County Kildare's fertile countryside, passing Newbridge Silverware and the famous Curragh racecourse before reaching Cork at 09:35. From there, you'll transfer to your tour coach and visit Blarney Castle to kiss the famous stone, then continue to Cobh to see St. Colman's Cathedral and explore the Cobh Heritage Centre. An evening train takes you to Killarney, where you arrive in time for dinner and have the evening free to wander around town.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full Irish Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Train journey from Dublin Heuston to Cork Kent
- Coach transfer through Cork City to Blarney Castle
- Visit to Blarney Castle & Gardens with time to kiss the famous stone
- Visit to St. Colman's Cathedral in Cobh
- Visit to Cobh Heritage Centre (Queenstown Story)
- Train journey from Cobh to Killarney
Optional Activities
- Shopping and lunch at Blarney (recommended as only substantial meal opportunity during the day)
Landmarks/POIs Dublin Heuston Station Blarney Castle St. Colman's Cathedral Cobh Heritage Centre St. Brigid's Cathedral Loughmoe Castle Curragh Racecourse Killarney Station 
- Day 4
Killarney Ring of Kerry Tour
After a leisurely breakfast, you'll depart on the Ring of Kerry tour, a scenic route circling the MacGillycuddy Reeks mountain range. Multiple photo stops break up the journey, and there's a lunch opportunity along the way. You'll see Carrauntouhil at 1,041 metres (3,415 feet), Ireland's highest mountain, plus the Kerry Bog Village Museum which gives insight into 18th-century rural life. The route takes you through Glenbeigh, Waterville, and Sneem with views of Ladies View and the Lakes of Killarney National Park, and you can also see toward the Skellig Rocks. You return to Killarney for your second night there.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full Irish Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Ring of Kerry coach tour including multiple photo stops
- Visit to Kerry Bog Village Museum with insight into 18th-century rural Irish life
Optional Activities
- Morning tea, lunch and photo stops throughout the Ring of Kerry tour
Landmarks/POIs MacGillycuddy Reeks Carrauntoohil Kerry Bog Village Museum Waterville Skellig Rocks Sneem Ladies View Lakes of Killarney Killarney National Park Dingle Bay Kenmare Bay 
- Day 5
Dingle Peninsula & Return to Dublin
After breakfast, you'll explore the Dingle Peninsula with its rugged Atlantic coastline and pre-historic sites. Head to Slea Head, the most westerly point in Europe, where the views stretch toward America and the Blasket Islands. You'll discover the Gallarus Oratory and experience the Irish-speaking region with its strong cultural heritage. Later, you return to Killarney Station at 17:35 for the evening train to Mallow, then continue on the intercity service to Dublin, arriving at Dublin Heuston at 21:00.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full Irish Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Dingle Peninsula coach tour including visits to historic sites and pre-historic huts
- Visit to Slea Head (most westerly point in Europe) with views of Blasket Islands
- Train journey from Killarney to Mallow
- Train journey from Mallow to Dublin Heuston
Optional Activities
- Visit to Gallarus Oratory
- Exploration of Irish cultural heritage, traditional music and art forms in the Irish-speaking region
Landmarks/POIs Dingle Peninsula Slea Head Gallarus Oratory Blasket Islands Great Blasket Island Killarney Station Mallow Station Dublin Heuston Station 
- Day 6
Dublin to London
Your Railtours Ireland host will transfer you to Dublin ferry port for the journey home. Board the Irish Ferries 'Ulysses' at 08:05 and sail to Holyhead, arriving at 11:30. From there, catch your train to London Euston Station, arriving at 16:38 (Monday through Saturday) or 16:44 (Sunday service with a change at Crewe).
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full Irish Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Transfer from Dublin hotel to ferry port
- Ferry crossing from Dublin to Holyhead on Irish Ferries 'Ulysses'
- Train journey from Holyhead to London Euston
Landmarks/POIs Holyhead Station London Euston Station
