IRELAND BY RAIL
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Killarney National Park
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CONTENTS Rail Network across Europe
2-3
Why Railbookers
4-5
Ireland
6-17
Dublin and The Ring of Kerry
8-9
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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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
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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
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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.
HOLIDAY 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
HOLIDAY 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.
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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 holiday 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 holiday, 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
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GIANT’S CAUSEWAY
KEY
UNITED KINGDOM BELFAST
1 Nights stay
2
North Atlantic Ocean
GALWAY IRELAND CLIFFS OF MOHER
Your journey ends in Dublin
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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, travelling 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 holiday.
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
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HOLIDAY 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
3 PARIS
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
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Return Jacobite steam train journey
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MALLAIG FORT WILLIAM Day trip to Giant’s Causeway
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GIANT’S CAUSEWAY Ferry
IRELAND
GALWAY CLIFFS OF MOHER
DUBLIN
Day trip to Galway and Cliffs of Moher
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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
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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. See website for complete list of hotels featured on this trip.
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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