Ireland by Rail



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- Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 8 days!
- Dublin Big Bus Essential Hop-on/Hop-off - 48-hour
- King John's Castle
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Trip includes
- Round-trip economy class airfare into Dublin (DUB), out of Shannon (SNN)
- 2 nights in Dublin at the Ashling Hotel or similar
- Dublin 48 hour Hop-On/Hop-Off Bus Pass
- One way rail fare from Dublin to Galway
- 2 nights in Galway at the Hardiman Hotel, or similar
- One way rail fare from Galway to Limerick
- 2 nights in Limerick at the Limerick Strand Hotel or similar
- Admission to King John’s Castle
- Private transfer from Limerick hotel to Shannon Airport
- Breakfast Daily
Itinerary
Arrive in the vibrant capital city of Dublin! After getting settled in, the rest of the day is yours to explore at leisure. Consider celebrating your first night in Ireland by treating yourself to a pint of Guinness at Dublin's oldest pub, The Brazen Head, which has been operating since 1198!
Make use of your Hop-On/Hop-Off bus pass and discover the city from the top of an open top double-decker bus. Partake in and learn more about Dublin's drinking culture by hopping off at The Guinness Storehouse, visit Ireland's biggest stadium for Gaelic sports ...
Next, you’ll board the luxurious Irish Rail at Heuston Station in Dublin to Galway. The region of Connemara is a quaint area where you can browse small shops and boutiques, perfect for finding those authentic Irish souvenirs for your family and friends back hom...
Consider booking a day trip to the Cliffs of Moher today. These scenic cliffs are one of the most visited sights in Ireland, and for good reason! You'll enjoy sweeping views a top these cliffs that soar up to 702 feet from the coast. Pay close attention to the variety of birds that call the Cliffs home, you may even be able to spot a puffin or two!
Limerick is a great base for exploring nearby King John's Castle, Arthur’s Quay Park and The Treaty Stone.
You can also take a trip to nearby Shannon, a vibrant city with a bustling downtown area. Shannon is also home to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, which gives visitors a peek into village life in 19th century Ireland.
Today you might want to visit the quaint village of Adare. Designated as a Heritage Town, Adare is one of the most picturesque villages in Ireland with the main street lined with traditional thatched cottages.
Be sure to make use of your included admissio...
Depart Ireland today from Shannon Airport (SNN).
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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