Itinerary
- Day 1
London to Dublin
You'll check in at London Euston Station and board the 09:02 train heading straight to Holyhead. The journey takes about 3 hours and 40 minutes as the train cuts through England and along the North Wales coast. Once you arrive in Holyhead, you'll transfer to the Irish Ferries 'Ulysses' for a 3 hour 15 minute crossing to Dublin. The ferry has restaurants, bars, a cinema, and deck areas, so there's plenty to do during the crossing. You'll arrive in Dublin at 17:25 and then head to your hotel in the city centre to settle in for the night.
Optional Activities
- Snacks and meals at train snack car/bar
- Dining at ship restaurants and bars
- Cinema on the Irish Ferries Ulysses
- Access to ship's promenade deck
Landmarks/POIs London Euston Station Holyhead Rail Station - Day 2
Dublin
After your full Irish breakfast, you'll spend the day exploring Dublin using your included 48-hour Hop-On-Hop-Off bus ticket. The bus tour covers the whole city with both live and recorded commentary in multiple languages. Your drivers are Fáilte Ireland approved and know the city's history inside and out, so you'll hear plenty of stories about Dublin's past as you travel around. You can hop off and on wherever interests you throughout the day and into tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full Irish Breakfast)
Included Activities
- 48-hour Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Tour of Dublin
- Dublin City Tour & Attraction Admissions
- Day 3
Dublin to Cork to Killarney
You'll have breakfast before heading to Dublin Heuston Station for the 07:00 train to Cork. The route takes you through County Kildare's countryside past stud farms and the famous Curragh racecourse, with stops at Portlaoise and Thurles along the way. You'll reach Cork Kent Station by 09:35 and transfer to your coach. From there, you'll visit Blarney Castle to kiss the famous stone, then wander through Blarney Village for shopping and lunch. Later, you'll head to Cobh to see St. Colman's Cathedral and the Cobh Heritage Centre (the Queenstown Story) housed in a restored Victorian railway station. The day finishes with a scenic train journey to Killarney, where you'll have the evening free to walk around town.
Included Activities
- Visit to Blarney Castle & Gardens
- Kiss the famous Blarney Stone
- Visit to St. Colman's Cathedral, Cobh
- Visit to Cobh Heritage Centre (Queenstown Story)
Optional Activities
- Shopping at Blarney Village
- Lunch at Blarney (recommended)
- Cafes, restaurants and bars in Killarney town
- Live traditional Irish music and entertainment in Killarney
Landmarks/POIs Dublin Heuston Station Church of Ireland Cathedral of St. Brigid's Loughmoe Castle Blarney Castle & Gardens Cork Kent Station St. Colman's Cathedral, Cobh Cobh Heritage Centre Skellig Rocks - Day 4
Killarney Ring of Kerry Tour
After your full Irish breakfast, you'll set out on the Ring of Kerry tour, a scenic drive that circles the MacGillycuddy Reeks with views of Dingle Bay and Kenmare Bay throughout. You'll visit the Kerry Bog Village Museum to see what 18th century rural Irish life looked like, then stop at Waterville for views of the Skellig Rocks (the famous Star Wars filming location). There are multiple photo stops along the way. After lunch, you'll explore the village of Sneem before heading back via Ladies View, passing the Lakes of Killarney and through Killarney's National Park on your return.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full Irish Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Ring of Kerry tour
- Visit to Kerry Bog Village Museum
- Photo stops and scenic viewpoints
- Stop at Sneem village
Optional Activities
- Morning tea stops
- Lunch stops
- Shopping in villages
Landmarks/POIs Carrauntouhil Kerry Bog Village Museum Skellig Rocks Waterville Sneem Ladies View Lakes of Killarney MacGillycuddy Reeks - Day 5
Killarney to Limerick to Cliffs of Moher to Galway to Dublin
You'll have breakfast before driving from Killarney to Limerick. A brief city tour shows you King John's Castle, then you'll visit Bunratty Castle (built in 1425) and explore its Folk Park. Lunch comes at O'Connor's Pub in Doolin before you head to the Cliffs of Moher, some of Europe's highest sea cliffs. From there, you'll travel the coast road through the Burren's unique limestone landscape, passing villages like Ballyvaughan and Kinvara before reaching Galway. You'll have free time around Eyre Square to explore the town, then catch the evening train back to Dublin Heuston at 21:45, traveling via Athenry, Tullamore, and Athlone.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full Irish Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Limerick city tour
- Visit to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
- Visit to Cliffs of Moher
- Drive through the Burren
- Stop in Galway town
Optional Activities
- Lunch at O'Connor's Pub, Doolin
- Shopping and dining in Galway
- Photo stops in the Burren
Landmarks/POIs King John's Castle Pairc na nGael Thomond Park Bunratty Castle and Folk Park Cliffs of Moher The Burren Ballyvaughan Kinvara Eyre Square, Galway Dublin Heuston Station - Day 6
Dublin to London
After your full Irish breakfast, you'll transfer to Dublin ferry port and board the Irish Ferries 'Ulysses' at 08:05 for your return journey. You'll arrive at Holyhead by 11:30 and board the direct train departing 12:38 (or change at Crewe if you're traveling on a Sunday). The train gets you to London Euston Station at 16:38 (or 16:44 on Sundays), finishing your trip back home.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full Irish Breakfast)
Optional Activities
- Onboard ferry dining and facilities
Landmarks/POIs Dublin Ferry Port Holyhead London Euston Station
