Emerald Isle Discovery

Arrive by train from London at Betws-y-Coed which is a picture perfect village in Eryri, Wales in the Snowdonia National Park. Transfer to the 4 star Royal Oak Hotel. You will enjoy some free time to explore your new surroundings before meeting for our first evening meal together. Getting to this small village of only 476 is easy by train and only takes around 4 hours which only requires one change of trains.

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After breakfast this morning, we travel by coach to Holyhead where we board our Stena Line ferry to Dublin. Here, we transfer to the 4 star Aspect Hotel and check-in for our overnight stay before enjoying our evening meal together.

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This morning, we are free to explore Dublin at leisure with our hop-on, hop-off bus ticket taking us around the main sites of Ireland's capital independently. In the afternoon, we enjoy the most scenic rail journey in the Republic as we travel around Dublin Bay following the beautiful coastline through Bray and Greystones to Wicklow and onwards to Wexford. We transfer by road to the 3 star Treacy's Hotel in Waterford for our two-night stay. After getting settled into your room you can enjoy dinner .

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The spectacular Dublin Bay train ride
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Today, we visit the House of Waterford Crystal for a factory tour showcasing the different skills that go into creating their world-famous product including glass blowing, cutting, sculpting, and engraving. Afterwards, we journey on the delightful narrow-gauge Waterford Suir Valley Railway traveling through the beautiful Suir Valley before returning to the hotel in time for our evening meal together.

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After breakfast, we rejoin the Irish rail system and depart Waterford to journey across Ireland's beautiful green landscapes to Killarney where we transfer to the 4 star Gleneagle Hotel for our two-night stay. Afterwards, we experience all the beauty and history that Killarney has to offer with a ride onboard a traditional Jaunting Car plus a scenic Lake Cruise and, on return to the hotel, we enjoy our evening dinner.

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The traditional Irish Jaunting Cars of Killarney - next photo

Today, we enjoy a guided tour of the Ring of Kerry taking us through 10,000 years of history from deep forests to crashing waters as we journey through an untouched landscape of rolling hills, fishing villages, and tranquil lakes on the dramatically Picturesque Kerry coastline. Our tour concludes at the hotel where we enjoy our evening meal together.

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The Ring of Kerry tour taking us through 10,000 years
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Today, we journey by road to Westport making stops along the way including the historical city of Galway where we have time for lunch before continuing to the 3 star Wyatt Hotel for our overnight stay. The rest of the day is spent at leisure exploring our new surroundings or enjoying the fantastic leisure facilities of the hotel ahead of our evening meal.

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After breakfast this morning, we travel by coach to Coleraine journeying along part of the stunning Wild Atlantic Way route, one of the longest defined coastal routes in the world. We journey through picturesque countryside, past enchanting villages, towering cliffs, and beautiful beaches before arriving in Coleraine for our two-night stay at the 3 star Ibis Riverside Hotel where we enjoy dinner in the evening.

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The stunning Wild Atlantic Way Route - next photo

Today, we board the Giant's Causeway & Bushmills Railway and journey on the beautiful narrow-gauge coastal stretch along the track of the former Giant's Causeway Tram to the iconic World Heritage Site. Here, we explore the interactive exhibition at the Visitor Center and walk the short distance to the famous stone formations. Afterwards, we return to Bushmills and visit the picturesque Dunluce Castle before returning to the hotel. Dinner in the evening at our hotel.

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The Giant's Causeway & Bushmills Railway which runs
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The Giant's Causeway World Heritage Site -
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This morning, we return to the rails as we take our train from Coleraine to Belfast and enjoy time to explore the city center before our visit to the fantastic Titanic Experience. Located at the very place the Titanic was designed, built, and launched, we learn the story of her construction, launch, and voyage through to her subsequent place in history on a self-guided visit. Afterwards, our coach transfers us to the 4 star Stormont Hotel for our overnight stay and evening meal.

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The scenic train ride between Coleraine and Belfast -
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After a leisurely breakfast, we transfer to Dublin Port for our ferry crossing to Holyhead and, on arrival, our private coach transfers us to the 3 star Celtic Royal Hotel in Caernarfon, Wales where we enjoy our final evening meal together.

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After breakfast, we bid farewell to Caernarfon and transfer by coach to Bangor Station and end of our tour. Here you can catch a train back to London which only takes 3 hours and 11 minutes.

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