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Ireland by Rail Vacation Package
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Travel by rail to Dublin, Limerick & Galway
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Explore Ireland with the comfort of the Irish Rail for 6 or 8 nights. Discover ancient fortresses, peruse markets and take part in the Irish Craic on this vacation to Dublin, Limerick and Galway.
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Dublin (DUB)
- 1 night in Dublin at the North Star Hotel or similar, without breakfast
- One way rail fare from Dublin to Limerick
- 2 nights in Limerick at the Limerick City Hotel or similar, without breakfast
- One way rail fare from Limerick to Galway
- 2 nights in Galway at the Salthill Hotel or similar, without breakfast
- One way rail fare from Galway to Dublin
- 1 night in Dublin at the North Star Hotel or similar, without breakfast
Great Ways to Explore
- Experience the famed nightlife of Dublin's Temple Bar district!
- Don’t want to drive in Ireland? The Irish Rail is modern, comfortable and a convenient way to travel.
- Enjoy a pint of Guinness in Dublin, where even the pipes are optimized to enhance the stout's flavor.
- Discover viking ruins and ancient fortresses!
- Treat yourself to a performance in Gaelic in Galway's National Irish Language Theater.Â
You will land in Ireland and enjoy your first night in Dublin. The North Star Hotel is about a ten minute walk away from Trinity College, Temple Bar and the O2 Arena. Take the Irish Rail from Heuston Station in Dublin to Limerick next. The Irish Rail is very accommodating and it is the perfect way to travel to ensure you arrive ready to explore your next destination!Â
In Limerick, you will be a short distance from Arthur’s Quay Park, The Treaty Stone and King John’s Castle is a few minutes further away. Limerick has gorgeous scenery paired with a colorful city atmosphere- you will have the best of both worlds before heading to your next destination. Â
Relax on the Irish Rail and arrive in Galway. Take a stroll through the cobblestoned streets and visit St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church and Galway Cathedral.
Finally, board the Irish Rail one last time at Ceannt Station in Galway and arrive at Heuston Station in Dublin where you'll enjoy your final night in Ireland. Visit St. Patrick's Cathedral, Christ Church Cathedral and the Guinness Storehouse.
*VERY IMPORTANT: The Irish Rail vouchers must be printed out prior to your travel time. You will take the printed out vouchers to the booking office at each station you depart from (Heuston Station in Dublin, Colbert Station in Limerick and Ceannt Station in Galway) and will be given an actual rail ticket. The vouchers may ONLY be exchanged at the booking office.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
Enhance your vacation with:
For $99 per person, add the following to your vacation:
- Breakfast daily
- 48-hour Hop-on/Hop-off bus pass in Dublin
- Tour of Guinness Storehouse
- King John’s Castle Admission
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Dublin (DUB)
- 1 night in Dublin at the North Star Hotel or similar, without breakfast
- One way rail fare from Dublin to Limerick
- 2 nights in Limerick at the Limerick City Hotel or similar, without breakfast
- One way rail fare from Limerick to Galway
- 2 nights in Galway at the Salthill Hotel or similar, without breakfast
- One way rail fare from Galway to Dublin
- 1 night in Dublin at the North Star Hotel or similar, without breakfast
Great Ways to Explore
- Experience the famed nightlife of Dublin's Temple Bar district!
- Don’t want to drive in Ireland? The Irish Rail is modern, comfortable and a convenient way to travel.
- Enjoy a pint of Guinness in Dublin, where even the pipes are optimized to enhance the stout's flavor.
- Discover viking ruins and ancient fortresses!
- Treat yourself to a performance in Gaelic in Galway's National Irish Language Theater.Â
Package Overview
You will land in Ireland and enjoy your first night in Dublin. The North Star Hotel is about a ten minute walk away from Trinity College, Temple Bar and the O2 Arena. Take the Irish Rail from Heuston Station in Dublin to Limerick next. The Irish Rail is very accommodating and it is the perfect way to travel to ensure you arrive ready to explore your next destination!Â
In Limerick, you will be a short distance from Arthur’s Quay Park, The Treaty Stone and King John’s Castle is a few minutes further away. Limerick has gorgeous scenery paired with a colorful city atmosphere- you will have the best of both worlds before heading to your next destination. Â
Relax on the Irish Rail and arrive in Galway. Take a stroll through the cobblestoned streets and visit St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church and Galway Cathedral.
Finally, board the Irish Rail one last time at Ceannt Station in Galway and arrive at Heuston Station in Dublin where you'll enjoy your final night in Ireland. Visit St. Patrick's Cathedral, Christ Church Cathedral and the Guinness Storehouse.
*VERY IMPORTANT: The Irish Rail vouchers must be printed out prior to your travel time. You will take the printed out vouchers to the booking office at each station you depart from (Heuston Station in Dublin, Colbert Station in Limerick and Ceannt Station in Galway) and will be given an actual rail ticket. The vouchers may ONLY be exchanged at the booking office.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
Upgrade & Include Even More!
Enhance your vacation with:
For $99 per person, add the following to your vacation:
- Breakfast daily
- 48-hour Hop-on/Hop-off bus pass in Dublin
- Tour of Guinness Storehouse
- King John’s Castle Admission
Package ID: PK-GC4P-IBR-DUBAIR
Day 1. Welcome to Ireland!
Arrive in the vibrant capital city of Dublin! You will spend your first night at the North Star Hotel in the heart of the city. There are a few different ways to get from Dublin Airport to the city center. You can take a taxi which will cost you around 20 Euro, call our Vacation Experts and book a private transfer ahead of time at 1.800.896.4600 or take the bus, the Airlink 747, from the airport directly to Connelly Station for 10 Euro.
The history and culture of Dublin makes this city a favorite destination in Europe. Stroll across the Ha’Penny Bridge, visit the Guinness Storehouse, check out the Book of Kells at Trinity College or just wander the cobblestoned streets and feel the warm embrace of Irish hospitality.
Trinity College Library • Dublin, Ireland
A Tip For Your Trip: The bus from the airport to the city center is easy and inexpensive. You can purchase bus tickets on the bus, at vending machines at the bus stop, or online before your trip.
Check-in - The Address Connolly
Dublin,
Ireland
The Address Connolly is ideally located in the heart of Dublin City Centre, just a short walk from all of Dublin’s most popular venues, shopping streets, entertainment districts, and tourist attractions. This design-driven hotel offers an eclectic mix of luxe interiors and traditional design pieces all sourced from and crafted in Ireland.
The Address Connolly promises the ultimate 4-star hotel experience full of special touches that surprise and delight. The Address Connolly boasts newly refurbished guestrooms, its own fitness center, and Scandinavian saunas, plus the independently branded bar and restaurant within the hotel, McGettigans Cookhouse. The Cookhouse provides a casual, diverse, and relaxed dining environment serving international cuisine with an extensive cocktail list, craft beers, and specially selected wines. The food curation focuses on sustainability, seasonality, and locality for its inspiration and is open for both lunch and dinner.
Day 2. Dublin - Limerick
Next, you’ll board the luxurious Irish Rail at Heuston Station in Dublin and head to Limerick. You can take the Red Line LUAS tram from Connelly Station right into Heuston Station (6 stops and it will only take about 10 minutes!). The train ride from Heuston Station to Limerick Train Station will be about two hours.
When you arrive, the Limerick City Hotel is about a 15-minute walk or you can take a short taxi ride for 8-10 Euro. This hotel is in an exceptional location for tourists in Limerick. You can make several different day-trips to all sorts of attractions.Â
Check-in - Limerick City Hotel
Limerick,
Ireland
Limerick City Hotel is located in the heart of Limerick on Lower Mallow Street, just off Henry Street and on the Shannon Bridge Roundabout at the end of the Dock Road-easily accessible from Shannon, Cork & Kerry.
This hotel is within walking distance from Limerick Colbert Train & Bus Station and near a host of Irish heritage sites including picturesque towns of Adare, Grange and Louch Gur, You can also explore Clare's Burren district, Cliffs of Moher and Ailwee Caves, all just a short 40-minute drive from the Hotel.
Day 3. Limerick
Nearby you can find King John's Castle, Arthur’s Quay Park and The Treaty Stone. Visit the Bunratty Castle and Folk Park or the Ring of Kerry. The Ring of Kerry is in Killarney, about an hour and a half away. Along this trail you will be able to see the Muckross House, Ross Castle, Lough Leane and the famous Killarney National Park.
Bunratty Castle • County Clare, Ireland
Day 4. Limerick - Galway
You will take a coach bus to Ennis (included in your Irish Rail voucher) from Colbert Station followed by a connecting train ride into Ceannt Station in Galway. Your train ride to Galway will take a little over an hour.Â
We recommend scheduling a day-trip over to the iconic Cliffs of Moher for some impressive views of the Galway Bay. Perhaps you'd enjoy the Burren or you can visit the Kylemore Abbey for a bit of history.
Kylemore Abbey • Connemara, Ireland
Check-in - Salthill Hotel
Galway,
Ireland
The Salthill Hotel is located on the Promenade in Salthill, Galway. Salthill Hotel is renowned as one of Galway’s premier venues, providing the perfect hotel for Leisure Breaks, Conference and Events, and priding itself on being a preferred Galway City Wedding venue. The world famous Salthill Promenade provides a spectacular backdrop to this hotel, with Stunning Sea views available throughout the hotel. Discover your Galway, and stay at Salthill Hotel. The hotel’s prime location provides easy access to all the sights and sounds of Galway city and beyond.
Day 5. Galway
The county of Connemara is a quaint area where you can find shops and boutiques that you can find authentic Irish souvenirs for your family and friends back home! While in the eclectic city of Galway you are going to want to visit the stunning St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church and the Galway Cathedral. The art scene is very popular here so you will find many galleries and showcases to visit if you’d like.Â
Friends at a café • Galway, Ireland
Day 6. Galway - Dublin
Board the train at Ceannt Station in Galway and arrive two hours later at Heuston Station in Dublin where you will spend your final moments at the North Star Hotel.
This is a good time to visit any sights you missed the first night or just simply soak in the dynamic atmosphere that Dublin possesses. You will be about 20 minutes from the airport.
Check-in - The Address Connolly
Dublin,
Ireland
The Address Connolly is ideally located in the heart of Dublin City Centre, just a short walk from all of Dublin’s most popular venues, shopping streets, entertainment districts, and tourist attractions. This design-driven hotel offers an eclectic mix of luxe interiors and traditional design pieces all sourced from and crafted in Ireland.
The Address Connolly promises the ultimate 4-star hotel experience full of special touches that surprise and delight. The Address Connolly boasts newly refurbished guestrooms, its own fitness center, and Scandinavian saunas, plus the independently branded bar and restaurant within the hotel, McGettigans Cookhouse. The Cookhouse provides a casual, diverse, and relaxed dining environment serving international cuisine with an extensive cocktail list, craft beers, and specially selected wines. The food curation focuses on sustainability, seasonality, and locality for its inspiration and is open for both lunch and dinner.
Day 7. Depart Ireland
Depart Ireland today from Dublin Airport.
A Tip For Your Trip: *IMPORTANT: PLEASE PRINT OUT YOUR IRISH RAIL VOUCHERS PRIOR TO TRAVEL IN ORDER TO ENSURE EASE OF TRAVEL! Each voucher needs to be exchanged at the corresponding station's booking office for an actual rail ticket
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