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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Dublin to Cork to Killarney

    Dublin to Cork to Killarney
    Start point
    Dublin Heuston Railway Station, St John's Rd W, Dublin, D08, Ireland (Check-in at 6:40 for 7:00 departure - located close to the Customer Service Desk at Heuston Station where our Railtours Ireland representative will be waiting for you in their bright yellow jacket!, 06:40)

    Included Activities

    • Train travel from Dublin Heuston Station to Cork Kent Station
    • Coach transfer through Cork City to Blarney Castle
    • Visit Blarney Castle & Gardens with opportunity to kiss the Blarney Stone
    • Visit St. Colman's Cathedral in Cobh
    • Visit Cobh Heritage Centre (Queenstown Story)
    • Train travel from Cobh to Killarney

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping at Blarney
    • Lunch at Blarney
    • Cafes, restaurants, and bars in Killarney town
    • Live traditional Irish music and entertainment in Killarney
    Landmarks
    Dublin Heuston Station
    Curragh Racecourse
    St. Brigid's Cathedral
    Loughmoe Castle
    Cork Kent Station
    Blarney Castle
    St. Colman's Cathedral
    Cobh Heritage Centre
  3. Day 2

    Ring of Kerry

    Ring of Kerry
    Meals
    Breakfast (Full Irish Breakfast at leisure)

    Included Activities

    • Ring of Kerry coach tour
    • Visit Kerry Bog Village Museum
    • Photo stops along the Ring of Kerry
    • Stop at Sneem village
    • Views of Lakes of Killarney
    • Pass through Oakwoods of Killarney National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Morning tea
    • Lunch
    • Additional photo stops as directed
    Landmarks
    MacGillycuddy Reeks
    Carrauntouhil
    Kerry Bog Village Museum
    Skellig Rocks
    Waterville
    Sneem
    Ladies View
    Lakes of Killarney
    Killarney National Park
  4. Day 3

    Killarney to Limerick to Cliffs of Moher to Galway

    Killarney to Limerick to Cliffs of Moher to Galway
    Meals
    Breakfast (Full Irish Breakfast at leisure)

    Included Activities

    • Road transfer from Killarney to Limerick
    • City tour of Limerick
    • Visit Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
    • Visit Cliffs of Moher
    • Pass through Burren National Park
    • Coach transfer to Galway city centre

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at O'Connor's Pub in Doolin
    • Photo stops along the Burren coast road
    • Exploration of Galway city in the evening
    Landmarks
    King John's Castle
    River Shannon
    Páirc na nGael
    Thomond Park
    Bunratty Castle
    Bunratty Folk Park
    Cliffs of Moher
    Burren National Park
    Ballyvaughan
    Kinvara
    Black Head
    Eyre Square
  5. Day 4

    Connemara Tour

    Connemara Tour
    Meals
    Breakfast (Full Irish Breakfast at leisure)

    Included Activities

    • Connemara conducted tour
    • Visit Maam Cross
    • Visit Kylemore Abbey and Gardens
    • Visit Letterfrack
    • Visit Clifden
    • Pass through Gaeltacht villages

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at Kylemore Abbey restaurant
    • Explore Kylemore Abbey's pottery and gift shop
    • Walking, biking, hiking, or fishing activities in Clifden
    Landmarks
    Moycullen
    Oughterard
    Lough Corrib
    Maam Cross
    Leenane
    Kylemore Abbey
    Letterfrack
    Clifden
    Derrygimlagh Bog
    Screeb
    Costello
    Rossaveal
    Inverin
    Spiddal
    Galway Bay
  6. Day 5

    Aran Islands to Dublin

    Aran Islands to Dublin
    End point
    Dublin Heuston Railway Station, St John's Rd W, Dublin, D08, Ireland (End of Tour)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Full Irish Breakfast at leisure)

    Included Activities

    • Transfer from Galway to Inis Mór
    • Visit Seven Churches
    • Visit Dún Aonghusa
    • Stop at Kilronan
    • Transfer back to Galway Station
    • Train travel from Galway to Dublin Heuston Station

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch in Kilronan
    Landmarks
    Inis Mór
    Seven Churches
    Dún Aonghusa
    Kilronan
    Galway Station
    Dublin Heuston Station

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4.8
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    4.7
  • Transport
    5.0
  • Guide
    4.7
  • Accommodation
    4.7
  • Food
    4.3
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  • Haley5.0•April 2026
    We had an incredible experience on our trip to Ireland! Traveling with a group of six can sometimes be challenging,...
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    Traveled in April 2026
  • ling5.0•September 2025
    I am extremely satisfied with the tour. All three guides were very serious and responsible. I spent the most time...
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  • Robbie
    Robbie5.0•July 2025
    Absolutely fantastic, with men in yellow jackets to coordinate from train to hotels. Buses and tours.What a fantastic...
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    Traveled in July 2025
  • Malika
    Malika5.0•September 2024
    Great experience ! Well organized and amazing tour guides. In 5 days tour of the Great Atlantic, we were able to see...
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    Traveled in September 2024
  • Neal4.0•July 2024
    Why aren’t people called when they are late? We would all appreciate a call.
    Traveled in July 2024

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    Steven

    Asked on August 23rd, 2026

    I'm interested in a tour in Ireland this coming September, focusing on the South and West. Could you please provide more information regarding the itinerary, inclusions, and the type of accommodations used?

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    • Railtours Ireland First ClassOperator•Written August 2026

      The tour explores some of the highlights of the south and west of Ireland, including Cork, Blarney Castle, the Ring of Kerry, the Cliffs of Moher, Connemara, the Aran Islands and Galway Bay.

      What's included:
      • All required rail journeys throughout the tour
      • Reserved rail cars or seats onboard trains
      • Fully hosted rail and coach journeys
      • All listed visitor attraction admissions
      • 2 nights in Killarney in B&B accommodation, with a complimentary upgrade to a 4-star hotel, including breakfast
      • 2 nights in Galway in a 3- or 4-star hotel, including breakfast

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    Virginia

    Asked on February 23rd, 2026

    We have a traveler interested in an April tour with her family, including her mom who needs constant access to a bathroom for health reasons. Could you let us know if this tour would be suitable for her mom, and if there are any alternatives available? Additionally, they are interested in pre and post-accommodation and airport transfers. Can you arrange these services for them?

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    • Railtours Ireland First ClassOperator•Written February 2026

      Regarding your query about bathroom access: the rail portions of our tours do have restroom facilities on board. However, our coaches do not have bathrooms. That said, we make regular stops during the coach journeys to ensure guests have access to facilities throughout the day.

      We can arrange pre- and post-tour accommodation. However, please note that we do not provide airport transfer services.

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    Kristina

    Asked on July 8th, 2025

    Is the transfer to the Arran Islands by sea or air? If the weather does not permit the transfer, what tour would be in its place?

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    • Railtours Ireland First ClassOperator•Written July 2025

      The transfer to the Aran Islands is by ferry. It's very unusual for the ferry not to operate, as it's a reliable service that runs regularly.

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      Kristina

      Traveler•Written July 2025

      As the last train trip Galway to Dublin will be in the dark, we wont be able to see the countryside! Could we transfer the rail tickets to the next day, after 10am? We would organise our own accomodation for that last night in Galway?

    • Railtours Ireland First ClassOperator•Written July 2025

      The return ticket is valid for one month. You can take any train from Galway to Dublin within that one-month period.

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    Clare

    Asked on May 12th, 2025

    Could you advise if the free upgrade to 4* hotel Killarney is available

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    • Railtours Ireland First ClassOperator•Written May 2025

      We have booked a very nice 4* star hotel in Killarney. Your accommodation are as below, 12th & 13th July - International Hotel, Killarney 14th & 15th July - Hyde Hotel, Dublin

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    Rachel

    Asked on April 9th, 2025

    PLease correct my cost for 2 people. I have been charged $5372 when my quote was $2268 for each x2 =$4536

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    • Railtours Ireland First ClassOperator•Written April 2025

      On our end I can confirm that the price is showing up correctly at € 2,958.00 for x2 pax (AUD$ 5,372.38).

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      Rachel

      Traveler•Written April 2025

      Dear Esteban, Thank you for your email. I must apologise for my error, I had looked at the same dates on the calendar currently in April, not July. Same dates on same days of the week. Carina has also sent me an email and I will confirm our booking for the Royal Atlantic for July 12 departure.

    • Railtours Ireland First ClassOperator•Written April 2025

      We've already started processing it, and as soon as all the hotels are confirmed, we will update the status and confirm your request here in the TourRadar system.

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    Mark

    Asked on June 6th, 2024

    Is there some way to circumvent the double occupancy & put 3 in a room?

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    • Railtours Ireland First ClassOperator•Written June 2024

      We can request a cot at the hotels in a doble room for the 2 year old. Two rooms would be required for a family of 5.

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    Sandra

    Asked on March 13th, 2024

    Is it possible to add post-accommodation for March 29, 204? If so, how much will it cost? we only need one room - 2 adults for 29th March night and which hotel will we be staying at in Dublin.

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      Sandra

      Traveler•Written March 2024

      I would like to know the cost to add an additional night stay in Dublin i.e. 29th March and checkout on 30th March (late check-out request). Also, please advise in which hotel would be staying in Dublin.

    • Railtours Ireland First ClassOperator•Written March 2024

      Price for an extra night in Dublin would be €349. We partner with a few hotels in Dublin, it is subject to partner hotels' availability. Would you like to proceed?

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