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.Among the most popular tours is the two-day
one which takes in the world famous Medieval Banquet in the Great Hall
of Bunratty Castle (see Bunratty Castle & Folk Park, with overnight in Bunratty Village (see Bunratty Castle
Hotel), south and west to Cork and the famous Blarney Castle, The Cliffs
of Moher
(sse Cliffs
of Moher),
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. Titanic enthusiasts can take a three-day tour highlighting
Ireland’s connections with the legendary ship (see Titanic Belfast),
while the longest tour (9 days)
combining the Titanic trail with top visitor attractions across the whole
island. 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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Rail
Tours Ireland
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