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IRELAND BY RAIL

RAIL NETWORK

Bergen Orkney Islands John o’Groats

ACROSS EUROPE

Ferry

Ullapool

Outer Hebrides

Inverness

Jacobite

Mallaig

Fort William Glencoe

Aberdeen

EDINBURGH Glasgow BELFAST

Local Intercity Carlisle

Newcastle

Local Intercity Galway

York

Leeds

Ferry

DUBLIN

Liverpool

Holyhead

Hull

Manchester

Chester

UNITED KINGDOM

Killarney

Ferry

Stratford-upon-Avon Swansea Bristol

Cambridge

Oxford

Ijmuiden

Harwich

AMSTERDAM

Den Haag Penzance

LONDON Totnes

Falmouth

Eurostar

Calais-Frethun

Brest

Le Havre

Quimper

Morlaix

St-Brieuc Redon

Lorient Vannes

St-Malo

Vitré

Nantes

Laval

Niort

La Rochelle

Santiago de Compostela

La Coruña

Pontevedra

Monforte de Lemos

Vigo

Ourense

TGV

Oviedo

Arcachon Local Intercity

Kaisersl Metz

Châteauroux

TGV

Sa

Dijon Belfort Besançon

Geneva Lyon

FRANCE

Strasbourg

Mulhouse

La Souterraine

Brive-la-Gaillarde

Nancy

Ba

Golden Pass Luc Interlaken Lausanne

Limoges

Bordeaux Gijón

LUXEMBOURG

Thalys Reims

Les AubraisOrléans Eurostar Vierzon

Tours Poitiers

Colo

Forbach

Angers

Ruffec Angoulême

Rouen

BRUSSELS

BELGIUM

Le Mans

TGV Les Sables d’Olonne

Lille

Mantes-la-Jolie PARIS

Rennes

St-Nazaire

Le Croisic

Hoek van Rotterdam Holland Bruges Calais Ghent Ypres Antwerp

Rang-du-Fliers-Verton Local Intercity

Lannion

NETHERLANDS Netherl

Ebbsfleet Ashford

SWI

Montreux Zermatt

Glacier Express

B

Lake Maggior

Agen Eurocity Mâcon San Biarritz Dax Milan Montauban TGV Sebastiá /Donostia Hendaye Pau Miranda Altsasu Puebla de Sanabria Turin Irún Toulouse de Ebro Local Intercity Porto Nimes Avignon Lourdes Tarbes Vitoria/ Local Intercity Palencia Montpellier Zamora Pamplona Burgos Gasteiz Carcassonne Aix-en-Provence Arles Sestri Le Sud Express Fuentes Valladolid Beziers TGV Cinqu de Oñoro Cannes Medina del Campo Tudela Narbonne Nice Coimbra Marseille de N. Salamanca St-Raphaël Huesca Perpignan TGV Toulon Segovia Calatayud Zaragoza Ávila Figueres Entroncamento Valencia de Lleida Girona Alcántara Guadalajara AVE MADRID Barcelona Cáceres LISBON Teruel Badajoz Tarragona Toledo Mérida Cuenca Santander

Bilbao

León

SPAIN

PORTUGAL

Ciudad Real AVE

Bus Faro

Alcazar de San Juan

Requena

València

Linares

Huelva

Seville

Jaén Córdoba

Cádiz

Antequera

Granada

Local Intercity Murcia

Málaga Ferry

Castelló Sagunt

Albacete

Algeciras Tangiers

Alicante Cartagena

Almería

RABAT Al-Boraq train Casablanca

MOROCCO

Local train

Marrakech Bus Agadir

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The Flåm Railway

Flam

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NORWAY

Ferry

STOCKHOLM

TALLINN

St. Petersburg

ESTONIA

Gothenburg

Local Intercity

DENMARK

RIGA

Ferry

Bus

COPENHAGEN

LATVIA

Trans-Siberian and Trans-Mongolian routes to Beijing & Vladivostock

LITHUANIA Eurocity

ICE

Local Intercity

GERMANY

asel

VILNIUS

Bus Poznan

Hannover

Berlin-Warsaw Express Leipzig Eurocity

Wroclaw

Local Intercity

POLAND

WARSAW

Nightjet PRAGUE

ICE Nuremberg

ALX

CZECH REPUBLIC

Stuttgart

Krakow

TGV Munich

Zurich

cerne

ITZ.

BERLIN

Dresden Frankfurt

RUSSIA

Gdansk

Hamburg

Mannheim aarbrücken

Salzburg

Innsbruck Bernina Express Tirano

Villach Euronight

Lake Como

Lake Garda

Eurocity

BUDAPEST

HUNGARY

CROATIA

Venice

Novi Sad

Euronight

Local Intercity

Cork

Sighișoara Sibiu

Local Intercity Brasov

BELGRADE Split

Siena Nightjet

ROMANIA

Subotica

Florence

Pisa

Netherlands

Eurocity ZAGREB

Bologna Lucca

Railjet

LJUBLJANA

Nightjet

Verona

evante ue Terre

VIENNA

Nightjet

AUSTRIA

Chur St. Moritz

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n

Allegro

HELSINKI

X2000

lautern

Brig

FINLAND

SWEDEN

OSLO

Stavanger

Slands

ogne

Local trains to Umeå, Luleå, Narvik & Galivare

Local trains to Trondheim & Bodø

Myrdal

SERBIA

BUCHAREST

La Frecce Dubrovnik ROME

ITALY Bari

Naples

Belfast

Sorrento Circumvesuviana

Ferry Local Intercity Palermo Taormina Catania

SWITZERLAND

GREECE

TGV

Pozzallo

Geneva VALLETTA

Zurich

Gotthard Pass

Lucerne Golden Pass Interlaken Lausanne

Patras

Siracusa Ferry

Basel

Montreux Zermatt

Glacier Express

Brig Domodossola

Centovalli Railway

Railjet Chur

St. Moritz Locarno Lugano

Eurocity

Bernina Express Tirano

Bernina Bus

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WHY RAILBOOKERS?

Railbookers offers expertly planned tailor made vacations with an extensive range of trips to North America, Europe and beyond.

We take the complexity out of independent rail travel and offer all our customers unparalleled service, incredible travel experiences and the very best value. The team at Railbookers is made up of proud ‘train geeks’ with comprehensive knowledge and passion for all things rail.

Killarney National Park

RAIL EXPERT KNOWLEDGE We know rail; from the best routes to the best times ensuring you have the best vacation.

MAXIMUM FLEXIBILITY ny destination, any date A for any length of time… simply put, if the train goes there, so do we.

BOOK AND TRAVEL FROM TODAY TO 2 YEARS AHEAD

LARGEST RAIL VACATION SELECTION

You can depart today or book your bucket-list trip 2 years ahead; either way, we have you covered.

From luxurious, multicountry journeys to extending your cruise, or creating a tailor made rail itinerary, we have it all.

NO RAIL TRIP IS TOO COMPLICATED FOR US What is confusing is our easy and anything can be customized.

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CONTENTS Rail Network across Europe

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Why Railbookers

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Ireland

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Dublin and The Ring of Kerry

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Dublin, London and Edinburgh

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Dublin, Cork, Killarney and Galway

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Best of The Emerald Isle by Rail

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Paris, London and Dublin

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The Best of The United Kingdom and Ireland

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OUR RAIL PARTNERS

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IRELAND Embark on a captivating train journey through Ireland and witness key landmarks that define its charm and beauty. Marvel at the iconic Cliffs of Moher, standing tall and majestic along the rugged Atlantic coastline. Explore the historic and cultural treasures of Dublin, including the Guinness Storehouse and Trinity College’s Book of Kells. Discover the mystical beauty of the Ring of Kerry, with its breathtaking vistas and picturesque landscapes.

Ireland’s remarkable landmarks await you on an unforgettable train adventure.

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Kylemore Abbey in Connemara, County Galway

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DUBLIN AND THE RING OF KERRY

Dublin ➡ Killarney ➡ Dublin

North Atlantic Ocean

Your journey begins with 3 nights in Dublin Spend 2 nights in Killarney before returning to Dublin for your final night

RING OF KERRY

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KILLARNEY

IRELAND

4 DUBLIN

Dublin Castle

Irish Sea

Day trip around the Ring of Kerry KEY

1 Nights stay

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Killarney Lake

Gap of Dunloe, Killarney

7 DAYS

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS TRIP VACATION INCLUDES: • 6 nights’ total hotel stay with breakfast • Rail travel in standard class throughout • Dublin Pass with hop-on, hop-off tour • Local food tour in Dublin • Ring of Kerry Day Trip from Killarney

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Dublin - Central Hotel: Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre Killarney - Arbutus Hotel Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

Irish Puffin

DAY 1 - YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS IN DUBLIN

DAY 3 - DUBLIN

DAY 5 - RING OF KERRY DAY TRIP

Welcome to Ireland! Begin your adventures on the Emerald Isle in Dublin, the country’s capital. Checkin at your hotel for a three-night stay and set out to explore the city!

Famous for its music scene, pubs and “craic”, Dublin embraces the local ingredients of the Emerald Isle in its cuisine. On your food tour today, your guide will take you to the hidden gems frequented by locals to dine on gourmet dishes including local seafood, and Irish stew, and enjoy the best of Irish dairy with creamy cheeses and delicious ice cream.

Spend a full day exploring the dazzling Ring of Kerry, a truly stunning and scenic experience. Discover the MacGillcuddy Reeks, the tranquil shores of Dingle Bay and the rugged coastal views of Kenmare Bay with a local guide. Admire quaint villages and views of sparkling lakes along the way too.

DAY 4 - DUBLIN TO KILLARNEY

Spend a little more time exploring Killarney, if you like, before making your way back to Dublin for your final night’s stay.

DAY 2 - DUBLIN Spend the day exploring Dublin at your leisure with your Dublin Pass including a hop-on, hop-off tour and admission to many popular sights and attractions. Enjoy included entry into Guinness Storehouse, a seven-story experience featuring a lesson on how the world-famous drink is made and of course, plenty of samples.

Check out of your hotel after breakfast and travel by train from Dublin to Killarney. Check in at your hotel for a two-night stay and stroll through the 19thcentury buildings as you explore the town.

Ha’Penny Bridge, Dublin

DAY 6 - KILLARNEY TO DUBLIN

DAY 7 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN DUBLIN Check out of your hotel after breakfast this morning and continue with your onward journey.

Dublin

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DUBLIN, LONDON AND EDINBURGH

Dublin

Dublin ➡ London ➡ Edinburgh

10 DAYS

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Small-group day trip from Edinburgh to the Scottish Highlands

LOCH NESS/FORT AUGUSTUS FORT WILLIAM GLENCOE North Atlantic STIRLING Ocean

PERTH

EDINBURGH 3 Your journey begins with 3 nights in Dublin

DUBLIN 3

Your journey ends with 3 nights in Edinburgh

North Sea

HOLYHEAD

IRELAND Irish Sea

Ferry between Dublin and Holyhead

KEY

1 Nights stay DAY 1 – ARRIVE IN DUBLIN Welcome to the Emerald Isle! Arrive in Dublin today and check in at your hotel for a three-night stay.

DAY 2 – DUBLIN Today spend the morning at leisure in Dublin, discovering the sights and sounds of the lively Irish capital city. Enjoy your culinary tour around the city stopping to enjoy various Irish specialities.

DAY 3 – DUBLIN This morning is an early start for your days exclusive tour to the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland that also includes a Whiskey tasting at the world’s oldest licensed Whiskey distillery.

DAY 4 – DUBLIN TO LONDON Check out of your hotel in Dublin after breakfast

UNITED KINGDOM 3 LONDON and make your way from Ireland to England. Catch the ferry from Dublin over to Holyhead and connect onto aEnglish train thatChannel will transport you south to the English capital. Check in at your hotel for a threenight stay and head out to start exploring!

DAY 5 – LONDON Spend the day at leisure in London, creating a personalized London sightseeing tour with the London Pass included with your holiday. Navigate the city with the hop-on, hop-off bus pass, take a cruise down the River Thames and visit some of the city’s top attractions, including the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey and Shakespeare’s Globe.

DAY 6 – LONDON Spend another full day enjoying the delights of London.

VACATION INCLUDES: • 9 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • Rail travel in standard class throughout • Ferry from Dublin to Holyhead • 2 Day Dublin Pass • Admisssion to the Guinness Storehouse • Dublin Secret Food tour including drinks upgrade • The London Pass • London Eye Ticket with Skip the Line • Skip the Line: Edinburgh Castle Entrance Ticket • Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands SmallGroup Day Trip from Edinburgh

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Dublin - Hilton Garden Inn Dublin Custom House London - Crowne Plaza London - Kings Cross Edinburgh - Mercure Edinburgh City Princes Street Hotel Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.

DAY 7 – LONDON TO EDINBURGH Ride the rails north through England, admiring wonderful scenery along the way. On arrival, check in at your hotel for a three-night stay. This evening be sure to indulge in some traditional Scottish cuisine, such as haggis with tatties and neaps.

DAY 8 – EDINBURGH Spend a full day in Edinburgh today, experiencing the rich history and thriving modern culture of the Scottish capital. Your holiday includes a skip-theline entrance ticket to Edinburgh Castle, where you’ll be able to glimpse one of the most historic attractions in the country. Marvel at the Crown Jewels in the Royal Palace visit St Margaret’s Chapel and gaze out over the rooftops from Castle Rock.

DAY 9 – EDINBURGH Journey through Scotland today on a tour to the dramatic beauty of the Highlands. Travel through deep blue lochs, quaint villages and towering mountains as you visit Glencoe, Cairngorms National Park and Fort Augustus.

DAY 10 – YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN EDINBURGH Check out of your hotel after breakfast this morning and continue with your travels.

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DUBLIN, CORK, KILLARNEY AND GALWAY

Dublin

Dublin ➡ Cork ➡ Killarney ➡ Galway ➡ Dublin

10 DAYS

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North Atlantic Ocean

Day trip to Cliffs of Moher

GALWAY CLIFFS OF MOHER

Spend your final night in Dublin before returning to Holyhead by ferry and onwards to your local station

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IRELAND

Ferry between Holyhead and Dublin

3 DUBLIN

LIMERICK

Irish Sea

KILLARNEY 2 MALLOW RING OF KERRY CORK 2

HOLYHEAD

Your journey begins with your rail trip from your local station to the ferry terminal at Holyhead

Day trip around the Ring of Kerry

VACATION INCLUDES: • Rail travel in standard class throughout • 3 nights total hotel stay with breakfast in Dublin • 2 nights hotel stay with breakfast in Cork • 2 nights hotel stay with breakfast in Killarney • 2 nights hotel stay with breakfast in Galway • Dublin Pass with hop-on, hop-off tour • Skip the Line: Guinness Storehouse Entrance Ticket • Full Day Tour of The Ring of Kerry plus Killarney Lakes & National Park • Cliffs of Moher Day Trip from Galway

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Dublin - Hilton Garden Inn Dublin Custom House Cork - Maldron Hotel and Leisure Club Cork Kilarney - The Kilarney Riverside Hotel Galway - The Ardilaun Hotel Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.

DAY 6 - KILLARNEY Today you will enjoy a tour of the Ring of Kerry, including a stop at the Killarney Lakes and National Park. Explore the shores of Dingle Bay, gaze at the coastal views of Kenmar Bay and unearth the magic of the MacGillycuddy Reeks.

DAY 7 - KILLARNEY TO GALWAY From Killarney, head north to Galway by train. On arrival, make your way to your hotel for a two-night stay. A pretty harbor city on Ireland’s west coast, Galway abounds with natural beauty.

KEY

1 Nights stay DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN DUBLIN Arrive in Dublin today and make your way to your hotel for a two-night stay. Capital of the Republic of Ireland, Dublin is a vibrant coastal gem brimming with historic buildings, green spaces and friendly pubs and restaurants.

DAY 2 - DUBLIN Spend the day exploring Dublin at your leisure. Your vacation includes a Dublin Pass with a hop-on, hopoff tour, giving you access to many popular sights and attractions.

DAY 3 - DUBLIN TO CORK Check out of your hotel after breakfast and take the train to Cork, a university city centered on the River Lee. Check in at your hotel for a two-night stay and begin exploring. Take a tour at Cork City Gaol, the

historic prison, or admire the Victorian and Gothic architecture of Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral.

DAY 4 - CORK Spend another day exploring Cork at leisure. Why not visit Blarney Castle and kiss the Blarney Stone, just speak to one of our Rail Experts who will make all the arrangements for you

DAY 5 - CORK TO KILLARNEY Check out of your hotel and take to the tracks from Cork to Killarney. This picture-perfect town in County Kerry is a stop along the scenic Ring of Kerry and is overflowing with natural beauty.

Check in at your hotel for a two-night stay and get acquainted with the town’s interesting 19th-century architecture and Victorian mansions.

DAY 8 - GALWAY Take a daytrip to the Cliffs of Moher and enjoy the opportunity to see some of Ireland’s most dramatic scenery close up. The cliffs themselves are UNESCO-listed and make up one of the country’s most popular tourist attractions.

DAY 9 - GALWAY TO DUBLIN Check out of your hotel after breakfast and head back to Dublin by train. Check in at your hotel for another overnight stay.

DAY 10 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN DUBLIN After breakfast this morning, check out of your hotel and continue with your travels. If you wish to extend your vacation, perhaps with an additional day in a different city, one of our Rail Specialists would be happy to assist you with the details.

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BEST OF THE EMERALD ISLE

BY RAIL

Ross Castle, Killarney National Park

Killarney ➡ Galway ➡ Dublin ➡ Belfast ➡ Dublin

10 DAYS

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS TRIP VACATION INCLUDES: • Rail travel throughout • 9 nights hotel stay with breakfast • Transfer from Shannon Airport to Killarney • Full day tour of the Ring of Kerry plus Killarney Lakes and National Park • Cliffs of Moher day trip from Galway • And much more

GIANT’S CAUSEWAY

KEY

UNITED KINGDOM BELFAST

1 Nights stay

2

North Atlantic Ocean

GALWAY IRELAND CLIFFS OF MOHER

Your journey ends in Dublin

2

LIMERICK Irish Sea

with 2 nights in Killarney

DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN KILLARNEY

DAY 4 - GALWAY

Your adventure begins with a two-night stay in Killarney.

From Galway, you’re just a stone’s throw from the UNESCO-listed Cliffs of Moher, one of Ireland’s most enduringly popular attractions. Join a professional guide for the journey through tiny fishing villages, traveling past ancient Duguaire Castle and admiring Burren.

DAY 2 - KILLARNEY Killarney is a famous stop on the spectacular Ring of Kerry, which you will discover today on your full-day tour. One of Ireland’s crowning gems, exploreMacGillycuddy Reeks, the sandy shores of Dingle Bay and the wonderful coastal views of Kenmare Bay. Pass through the wonderful National Park and admire the sparkling Lakes of Killarney.

DAY 3 - KILLARNEY TO GALWAY Enjoy the gorgeous countryside on the journey to Galway via Mallow and Limerick. Galway is a pretty, coastal gem on Ireland’s west coast.

Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

DAY 8 - DUBLIN TO BELFAST

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DUBLIN KILLARNEY 2 MALLOW RING OF KERRY CORK Your journey begins

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Killarney - The Killarney Riverside Hotel Galway - The Ardilaun Hotel Dublin - Hilton Garden Inn Dublin Custom House Belfast - Hilton Belfast

Ride the rails from Ireland to Northern Ireland today, pulling into the capital, Belfast for a twonight stay. Visit the renovated Dockyards’ Titanic Quarter, exploring in depth with the entrance ticket included in your vacation.

DAY 9 - BELFAST Discover more of Ireland’s magic today on a day trip from Belfast to the marvelous Giant’s Causeway.

Join a knowledgeable guide for the journey, visiting attractions like Carrickfergus Castle and the Old Bushmills distillery en route.

DAY 10 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN DUBLIN Catch the train from Belfast back to Dublin where your journey ends.

DAY 5 - GALWAY TO DUBLIN Board a train bound for Dublin for a three-night stay and set out to explore the Irish capital city.

DAYS 6 & 7 - DUBLIN Explore Dublin with a hop-on, hop-off tour today.

Visit Dublin Zoo, the GAA museum, Old Jameson Distillery and many more. Spend an evening in Temple Bar, sampling authentic cuisine at one of the numerous traditional pubs.

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Ring of Kerry

PARIS LONDON AND DUBLIN

Gratton Bridge, Dublin

Paris ➡ London ➡ Dublin

10 DAYS

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS TRIP North Atlantic Ocean Your journey ends with 3 nights in Dublin

DUBLIN 3 IRELAND

North Sea

Ferry from Holyhead to Dublin

Irish Sea

HOLYHEAD

UNITED KINGDOM

LONDON 3

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Travel from Paris to London direct on Eurostar

FRANCE

Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.

DAY 6 - LONDON

Your journey begins with 3 nights in Paris

1 Nights stay

Paris - Crown Plaza Republique London - Crowne Plaza London - Kings Cross Dublin - Central Hotel: Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre

London, Buckingham and explore some of London’s best art exhibitions from the Royal Collection in The Queen’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace.

English Channel

KEY

VACATION INCLUDES: • Rail travel as per the itinerary • 9 nights’ hotel accommodation with breakfast • Ferry from Holyhead to Dublin • Skip the Line Tickets: Eiffel Tower & Louvre Museum • Scenic Paris River Cruise • 2-day Paris Hop on, Hop-off pass • Sightseeing Pass: London & Dublin • Royal London Half-Day Tour • Guinness Storehouse Entrance • Book of Kells and Dublin Castle Tour

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DAY 1 - YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS IN PARIS

DAY 3 - PARIS

Welcome to the city of Lights! Upon arrival in Paris, make your way to check in at your hotel for a threenight stay. The rest of the day is yours, so make the most of your first day and enjoy the abundance of exciting visitor attractions to explore at your own leisure.

On your final day in Paris head over to the Louvre Museum today (closed on Tuesdays) to visit some of the most famous art collections in the world.

Be sure to stop at the Champs-Élysées; A grand boulevard lined with trees, luxury shops, and iconic landmarks, such as the Arc de Triomphe.

DAY 2 - PARIS

DAY 4 - PARIS TO LONDON

After a leisurely breakfast, make your way to one of the most visited monuments in the world, the Eiffel Tower. Skip the queue today with your priority access summit ticket and soak up the stunning views of the French Capital. After viewing the city from high above in the Eiffel, enjoy a new contrast and soak up the city skyline from the river on your included Seine Sightseeing Cruise.

Today you’ll take to the rails and speed on the Eurostar from Paris to London in just over two hours to check into your hotel in London for a three-night stay.

DAY 5 - LONDON Spend a full day in London and be sure to enjoy the sights of the city, taking full advantage of your London Pass. Be sure to stop off at the Tower of

After breakfast, take a deeper dive into the History of London today with a relaxing, half-day Royal London tour. See all of London’s most iconic sights, including Westminster Abbey, the iconic Elizabeth Tower, also known as ‘Big Ben’, St Paul’s Cathedral and much more!

DAY 7 - LONDON TO DUBLIN Enjoy your final breakfast in London, before heading over to Holyhead by rail, and then ride the scenic ferry across to Dublin for a three-night stay in the heart of Ireland.

DAY 8 - DUBLIN Today, make the most of your first full day to explore Dublin using your packaged Dublin sightseeing pass. Make your way around the city of Dublin and get familiar with all the tourist attractions.

DAY 9 - DUBLIN Set out for a day of sightseeing today after breakfast, as you visit the Old Library in Trinity College Dublin, Europe’s largest vaulted library.Afterwards, take a stroll through the gardens and grounds of the 12th century Dublin Castle built by King John.

DAY 10 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN DUBLIN

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THE BEST OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND IRELAND

London ➡ Cardiff ➡ Dublin ➡ Belfast ➡ Glasgow ➡ Fort William ➡ Inverness ➡ Edinburgh ➡ York ➡ London

North Atlantic Ocean

Day trip to Isle of Skye

ISLE OF SKYE

2 INVERNESS

Return Jacobite steam train journey

2

MALLAIG FORT WILLIAM Day trip to Giant’s Causeway

GLASGOW 1

2

EDINBURGH

GIANT’S CAUSEWAY Ferry

IRELAND

GALWAY CLIFFS OF MOHER

DUBLIN

Day trip to Galway and Cliffs of Moher

3

Irish Sea

London

HOLYHEAD 2 YORK

Ferry

CARDIFF 2

UNITED KINGDOM

KEY

1 Nights stay

Spend 2 nights in York before returning to London for your final night

CAIRNRYAN

BELFAST 2

North Sea

English Channel

4 LONDON Your journey begins with 3 nights in London

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Cliffs of Moher

21 DAYS

Edinburgh

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS TRIP VACATION INCLUDES: • Rail travel in standard class throughout • 20 nights’ hotel accommodation with breakfast • Ferry services: Holyhead and Dublin, Belfast and Cairnryan • Hop-on, Hop-off tours: London, Cardiff, Dublin, and York • Roundtrip on the Jacobite Steam Train (seasonal) • Guided tours: Changing of the Guard, the Tower of London with Crown Jewels, London the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle • Day trips: Cliffs of Moher, Burren, Galway, Giant’s Causeway, Titanic Museum, Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle • And much more!

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

London - Crowne Plaza London - Kings Cross Cardiff - Novotel Cardiff Centre Belfast - Crowne Plaza Belfast Inverness - Kingsmills Hotel Inverness York - Hotel Indigo York Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.

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DAY 12 - GLASGOW TO FORT WILLIAM Catch the train up to Fort William today. Once settled head out to explore this pretty town on the shore of Lochaber.

DAY 13 - JACOBITE STEAM TRAIN The Jacobite winds its way through breathtaking Scottish scenery. You’ll pass lochs and mountains, cross the impressive Glenfinnan Viaduct until reaching Mallaig.

DAY 14 - FORT WILLIAM TO INVERNESS After breakfast, your private driver will greet you at your hotel for a leisurely drive through the highlands to Inverness.

DAY 15 - ISLE OF SKYE DAY TRIP DAY 1 - YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS IN LONDON

DAY 6 - CARDIFF TO DUBLIN

Welcome to London. Hop on a bus tour to get acquainted with the capital, taking in key sights from the top of an iconic double-decker bus.

DAY 2 - LONDON After breakfast, make your way over to Buckingham Palace for the Changing of the Guard ceremony.

The afternoon is yours to explore, London has many green spaces to relax in such as Hyde Park, Regents Park, and St James’s Park.

DAY 3 - LONDON Today’s early start begins with entering the Tower of London before anyone else, allowing you to marvel at the Crown Jewels up close, which includes some of the most valuable jewels in the world.

DAY 4 - LONDON TO WALES Make your way to Paddington station to catch your train over to Wales.The city is surrounded by stunning natural scenery and the nearby Brecon Beacons National Park.

DAY 5 - CARDIFF Discover Cardiff with your included hop-on, hop-off tour to visit sites including Cardiff Castle, St. John’s Church, the National Museum Cardiff, and the Principality Stadium.

Leave Wales this morning for your journey to Ireland.

Travel by train through the countryside to Holyhead, where you’ll board a ferry over to Dublin.

DAY 7 - DUBLIN Spend the day exploring Dublin at your leisure with your Dublin Pass. Enjoy entry into Guinness Storehouse, to learn how the-famous drink is made.

DAY 8 - CLIFFS OF MOHER DAY TRIP Today will be spent admiring the amazing natural beauty of Ireland’s majestic, UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cliffs of Moher. Stroll through Eyre Square in Galway and find a traditional pub to enjoy some live Irish folk music and local delicacies.

DAY 9 - DUBLIN TO BELFAST This morning, travel to Belfast, a city with diverse food and drink scene, featuring a range of traditional Irish restaurants and pubs

DAY 10 - GIANT’S CAUSEWAY DAY TRIP Experience Northern Ireland on a day trip from Belfast, with a stop at Dunluce Castle then continue to the marvellous Giant’s Causeway. Stop by the Dark Hedges, before returning to Belfast to visit the Titanic Museum.

DAY 11 - BELFAST TO GLASGOW Cross the sea back to the United Kingdom, with a ferry across to Cairnryan, and a train journey ending at Glasgow in the late afternoon.

Enjoy a day trip over to the Isle of Skye.Admire glens, mountains and views of lochs and castles along the way.

DAY 16 - INVERNESS TO EDINBURGH Board a high-speed train at Inverness station, arriving in Edinburgh in under four hours. Enjoy the rolling green hills and deep lochs from your seat.

DAY 17 - EDINBURGH Enjoy a tour of Edinburgh’s rich history, beginning with a relaxing guided stroll through the famous Royal Mile. Visit Edinburgh Castle, one of the Scottish capital’s top attractions.

DAY 18 - EDINBURGH TO YORK Make your way to the station for your high-speed train south to York. The scenery gets impressive as the train passes through the city of Durham, then through beautiful Berwick-upon-Tweed.

DAY 19 - YORK Go on a scenic stroll that illustrates York’s history, from Roman foundations, and Viking extension, to medieval developments.

DAY 20 - YORK TO LONDON Your journey through the United Kingdom and Ireland comes to a close with a final train journey through the English countryside.

DAY 21 - DEPART LONDON

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