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IRELAND RAIL TOURS
See the Irish Green with Convenience from a Rail Coach

Undoubtedly, getting to the hidden glens and valleys, the nooks and crannies of the beautiful green country sides of rural Ireland is perhaps best achieved by car, for those who’d rather not bother with trying to navigate narrow lanes of deal with a rental car, a tour by rail might be the answer. The rail network of Ireland is not as developed as some other Europe countries, but you can certainly get to some of the most lovely spots from a rail coach seat. Railtours Ireland and Iarnród Éireann offers non-driving visitors to Dublin the opportunity to see a great deal of the heart of Ireland not ordinarily be able to experience comfortably in a few days.

Railtours Ireland offers a broad range of convenient tours from only a half day or one day quick trip, to extended overnight tours of 2 days up to 6 days, with several options in-between, for as long as your schedule allows. Depart from Dublin and sit back as the modern train glides through the heart of Ireland, with a relaxing view of legendary landscapes dotted by ancient castles and forgotten abbeys. Stay at a lovely bed & breakfast and return to Dublin.

Whether for one day or 3 days or 5 days, the tours can take you to some of Ireland’s most evocative and famous sites, south and west to Cork and the famous Blarney Castle, The Cliffs of Moher (sse Cliffs of Moher) and Bunratty Castle (see Bunratty Castle & Folk Park), the Burren and Galway Bay, the Ring of Kerry, Killarney, and the Aran Islands, or head up to the northern coast to the Giant’s Causeway (see Giant’s Causeway Legend). Even a short half-day tour is offrered to take you to the beautiful Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough (see Glendalough Monastic Ruins) and “Ballykissangle” ( see Avoca Weaving Ballykissangel). The 5 Day Royal Atlantic Tour covers much of the south and western coast, while for total Ireland experience the 6 Day All Ireland includes the south and the North. The extended tours include Bed & Breakfast or hotel lodging as well as rail and coach transportation. The tours are designed for “Free Independent Travelers” of all ages and nationalities. The tours can be arranged from a Dublin departure if arriving by air or from London, including transport to Dublin. For the more luxury family traveler Railtours Ireland has added to option of a luxury self-catering apartment in Dublin’s new Docklands Quarter.

As a special added deal or on its own, the Dublin CityPack for €99 per person (sharing) inclusive price, they will meet you off your flight at Dublin Airport with round trip transfer to the Dublin City Center, provide two nights of Three Star Hotel accommodation convenient to the Rail Station and a Hop-on Hop-off Dublin Bus Tour.

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