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Seeing Ireland
by rail is a perfect alternative to car hire.
Railtours Ireland, in association with Iarnród Éireann,
offer visitors to Dublin the chance to see parts of Ireland they would not
ordinarily be able to experience comfortably in one day.
With reserved seats on fast Inter
City rail services, treat yourself
to a Railtours Ireland day excursion and enjoy a great deal of Ireland
's natural beauty.
We also offer 2 and 3 day excursions to the best parts of Ireland - from the mountains and lakes of
Killarney and Connemara , to the rugged coastline of Galway Bay
, the hills of Donegal and the Burren of County Clare.
Visit the Titanic's last port of call at Cobh (formally Queenstown) in
County Cork and kiss the Blarney Stone, stroll through historic Kilkenny
(the Marble City), and see Waterford's Seafaring Viking heritage.
All tours are
brought to you from Railtours Ireland.
Click on tours below for full
details:
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Rail Tour
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DH02
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Cork, Blarney Castle and the Queenstown Story
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DH03
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Cork, Blarney Castle, The Queenstown Story,
Killarney and The Ring of Kerry
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DH03D
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Cork, Blarney Castle, The Ring of Kerry, and the
Dingle Peninsula
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DH037
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The Grand Atlantic Tour
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DH04
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Connemara and Galway Bay
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DH05
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The Ring of Kerry
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DH06
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The Cliffs of Moher, Burren and Galway Bay
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DH07
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The West Coast Explorer (including Galway Bay)
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DC08
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The Wicklow Mountains, Ballykissangel (Avoca)
and Glendalough
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DC10
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The Giant's Causeway Glens of Antrim and Wild
Atlantic Coast
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DH11
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The Aran Islands in Galway Bay
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2009 NEW TOURS
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DC01
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Waterford
Crystal, Kilkenny & East Coast
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DH036
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Cork, Blarney,
Ring of Kerry & Cliffs of Moher
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DH3711
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Royal
Atlantic 5 days
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DH3711 10
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All Ireland 6 days
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To reserve a tour or for more details speak to our
consultants on
FREECALL 1800336676 (in Australia
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or by Email: info@accessirelandholidays.com
Tour DH02 Full Day
Tour
Cork , Blarney
Castle and the
Queenstown Story
A highly enjoyable trip to Ireland's
southern capital, Cork, visiting the world
renowned Blarney Stone and the Queenstown Story at Cobh, on Cork Harbour, famous as the Titanic's
last port of call (all admissions and transfers / tours included).
 
ITINERARY:
Check in Dublin Heuston station (Customer Service Desk) 07:00 for Inter City service to Cork (breakfast
available).
On arrival in Cork we transfer by road to Blarney Castle
where we kiss the famous stone and thus acquire the gift of eternal
eloquence.Time for shopping and lunch at Blarney
Village before returning to Cork and a short city
tour. We have a scenic journey alongside Cork
Harbour to Cobh
where the "Queenstown Story" Heritage Centre is located in the
beautifully restored Victorian railway station and transatlantic
terminal.Embarkation point for generations of Irish emigrants to the new
worlds from famine times to recent years.
Return to Cork for departure on Inter City
service to Dublin
(light meals available). Arrival at Dublin Heuston Station is at 20:10 hrs
(8.10pm).
Adult Rate A $209 per person Departs Daily (Monday -
Saturday)
2009 Rates A $210 per person Departs Daily (Monday –
Saturday)
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Tour DH03D - 3 Day Tour
Cork, Blarney
Castle, The Ring of Kerry, and the
Dingle Peninsula
A three day tour to the South and South West of Ireland
taking in Cork, Blarney
Castle, The Queenstown Story and then
based in Killarney, touring the Ring of Kerry and the Dingle Peninsula.
 
ITINERARY:
Day 1
Check in Dublin Heuston at 07:00 (Customer Service Desk)
for Inter City
train (breakfast available) to Cork.We transfer by road to Blarney Castle and kiss the famous stone.
After time for lunch and shopping and a flavour of Cork city we visit Cobh Heritage Centre,
home of the "Queenstown Story".
We depart Cork
by train to Killarney where we are transferred to our comfortable Bed &
Breakfast accommodation with en suite facilities.You are based here for two
nights.
Day 2
10.00a.m. we embark on the famous Ring of Kerry tour which is a largely coastal
drive around the Iveragh Peninsula, Here you will see some of the best
scenery in Ireland
including stunning mountain and coastal vistas and the famous Lakes of Killarney.
Day 3
10.00a.m. we tour the Dingle
Peninsula made famous
as the location for the movie Ryan's Daughter. We return by train from
Killarney at 18.25 arriving in Dublin Heuston 22.05.
Adult Rate A $670
per person, Departs Daily (Monday - Saturday)
This is a per person twin share
rate, single supplement please add $70AUD per night's accommodation
2009
Rates Adult Rate A $695 per person, Departs Daily (Monday - Saturday)
This is a per person twin share
rate, single supplement please add $70AUD per night's accommodation
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Tour DH03 - Two Day Tour
Cork, Blarney Castle, The Queenstown Story, Killarney and
The Ring of Kerry
A two day tour to the South and South West of Ireland
taking in Cork, Blarney Castle, the Queenstown Story at Cobh, overnighting
in Killarney and touring the world renowned Ring of Kerry - (all
admissions, transfers, tours included).
ITINERARY:
Day 1
Check in Dublin Heuston at 07:00 (Customer Service Desk) for InterCity
train (breakfast available) to Cork.
We transfer to Blarney
Castle and kiss the
Blarney Stone.
After time for lunch and shopping we have a short city tour of Cork and then visit
Cobh Heritage Centre home of the "Queenstown Story". We transfer
back to Cork
station for train to Killarney where we are transferred to our comfortable
Bed and Breakfast accommodation (with en-suite facilities). Evening free.
Day 2
10.00a.m. we embark on
the famous Ring of Kerry tour which is a largely coastal drive around the Iveragh Peninsula,
Here you will see some of the best scenery in Ireland
including stunning mountain and coastal vistas and the famous Lakes of Killarney. Return train to Dublin departs Killarney 18-25 and
arrives Dublin Heuston 22-05.
Adult
Rate A $447 per person, Departs Daily (Monday - Saturday)
This is a per person twin share
rate, single supplement please add $70AUD per night's accommodation
2009 Rates Adult Rate A $445 per person, Departs Daily
(Monday - Saturday)
This is a per person twin share
rate, single supplement please add $70AUD per night's accommodation
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Tour DH37 - Four Day
Tour
The Grand Atlantic Tour
A truly unique opportunity to visit our great South and
Western coastal regions, with fabulous seascapes and mountain scenery and
visits to Ireland's premier tourist locations such as Cork, Cobh, Blarney
Castle, Ring of Kerry, Bunratty Castle, Cliffs of Moher, Galway Bay and
Connemara.
 
ITINERARY:
Day 1
Check in Dublin Heuston at 07:00 (Customer Service Desk) for InterCity
train (breakfast available) to Cork.
We visit Blarney Castle, the Queenstown story at Cobh,
then train to Killarney for two nights B&B with en-suite facilities.
Day 2
10.00a.m. depart Killarney on Ring of Kerry tour, overnight in Killarney.
Day 3
07.30am transfer from Killarney to Limerick, (to join DH07) visit Bunratty
Castle, Cliffs of Moher, traditional pub at Doolin, Galway Bay, overnight
Galway city in 3 star hotel.
Day 4
10.00am depart Galway for tour of Connemara, including Kylemore Abbey after
which we depart Galway by train, arriving
Dublin Heuston 20.50 (8.50pm).
Adult Rate A $980 per person
Departs
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday and Saturday
This is a per person twin share
rate, single supplement please add $70AUD per night's accommodation
2009 Rates Adult Rate A $980 per person
Departs
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday and Saturday
This is a per person twin share
rate, single supplement please add $70AUD per night's accommodation
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Tour DH04 - Day Tour
Connemara and Galway Bay
An enchanting day tour to the glorious West of Ireland
where John Ford filmed "The Quiet Man".
We arrive through Galway (the City of the Tribes), see Clifden (the Capital
of Connemara) Kylemore Abbey and explore Connemara,
which means 'inlets of the sea'.
 
ITINERARY:
Check in Dublin Heuston Station (Customer Service Desk) 07.10 for InterCity
train to Galway (light breakfast
available) . On arrival in Galway we transfer to our waiting coach and
strike out into the magnificent scenery of this region known as Connemara.
Our lunch stop is at O'Dowd's seafood bar overlooking Roundstone Harbour
on the Atlantic coast.
After which, we visit the Coral Beach en route to Clifden (the capital of Connemara) and the breathtaking Sky Road drive. Time for shopping at
stunning Kylemore Abbey* Visitor Centre.
We continue on through the mountains and valleys returning to Galway for
our return Inter City train (light meals available) to Dublin arriving at
20.50. (8.50pm). On certain days this tour will call at the village of
Leenane on Killary Harbour instead of Roundstone, The Coral Beach, The Sky
Road and lunch stop will be at Kylemore Abbey or Clifden.
Adult Rate A $170 per person Departs daily (Monday -
Saturday)
2009 Rates Adult Rate A $170 per person Departs
Daily (Monday - Saturday)
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Tour DH05 - Day Tour
The Ring of Kerry
An all day tour offering a unique opportunity to
experience the world renowned Ring of Kerry, with its overwhelming
mountains and seascapes.
 
ITINERARY:
Check in Dublin Heuston station (Customer Service Desk) 07:00 for InterCity
train to Mallow County Cork (breakfast available). Here we transfer to
Killarney and thence our tour of the Ring of Kerry.
We have a wonderful day viewing some of Ireland's
most spectacular scenery including Dingle Bay.
We also see the Magillicuddy Reeks, Ireland's highest mountain,
Carrauntuohill, Moll's Gap, Ladies' View and the world famous Lakes of
Killarney. We return to Killarney for train departure to Mallow, where we
join our Dublin
bound express (light meals available).
Arrival in Heuston is at 22:05.
Adult Rate A $209 per person Departs Daily (Monday -
Saturday)
2009
Rates Adult Rate A $210 per person Departs
Daily (Monday - Saturday)
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Tour DH06 - Day Tour
The Cliffs of Moher, Burren and Galway Bay.
A day trip to Ireland's
rugged and unique mid-western coast, through Limerick on the mighty River
Shannon and on then to the imposing Bunratty Castle
with its lovely folk park.
The stunning Cliffs of Moher, the Burren and Galway Bay.
A flavour of Galway City concludes the tour before our return to Dublin.
 
ITINERARY:
Check in Dublin Heuston station (Customer Service Desk) 07:00 for InterCity
train to Limerick (breakfast available).
We join our coach at Limerick have a short
tour of the treaty city and setting for "Angela's Ashes". We then
head north to Bunratty Castle and Folk
Village (admissions included),
then to a Doolin Pub for our lunch stop and on to the majestic Cliffs of
Moher on the wild Atlantic coast.
We enter the unique lunar landscape of the Burren, rounding Black Head
before heading along the shores of Galway Bay to Galway the city of the
tribes where we join our Dublin bound train (light meals available)
arriving in Heuston at 20:50 (8.50pm).
On certain days, (usually in low season) this tour will operate via Galway
instead of Limerick.
Our route will include the Aillwee
Caves (admission not included)
instead of Bunratty
Castle.
Adult Rate A $209 per person Departs Daily (Monday -
Saturday)
2009 Rates Adult Rate A $210 per person Departs
Daily (Monday - Saturday)
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Tour DH07 - Two Day Tour
The West Coast Explorer (including Galway Bay).
An opportunity to experience "the best of the
West" in two days taking in Limerick, Bunratty Castle, the Cliffs of
Moher, Galway Bay and overnighting in Galway City.
Next day exploring Connemara including
Clifden and Kylemore Abbey.
 
ITINERARY:
Day 1
Check in Dublin Heuston station (Customer Service Desk) 07.00 for InterCity
train to Limerick (breakfast available).
We join our coach here for a short tour of Limerick
City and then to Bunratty Castle
and Folk Park (admission included). On to the
village of Doolin for pub lunch stop. Next we visit the stunning Cliffs of
Moher, Blackhead, the Burren and Galway
Bay overnighting in the heart of Galway City (3 star hotel accommodation -
bed and full Irish breakfast)
Day 2 (see TOUR
DH04)
10.00a.m. we head into magnificent Connemara where John Ford filmed
"The Quiet Man" in 1951,taking in Clifden, Kylemore Abbey
(reduced admission rate applies to Abbey itself) Leenane and Killary Harbour
or Roundstone, the Coral
Beach and the Sky Road. With
breathtaking wild Atlantic coastline. We return to Galway
for our return InterCity train to Dublin Heuston arriving at 20.50
(8.50pm).
Adult Rate A $470 per person Departs Daily (Monday -
Saturday)
This is a per person twin share rate, single supplement
please add $70AUD per night's accommodation
2009 Rates
Adult Rate A $470 per person Departs Daily (Monday - Saturday)
This is a per person twin
share rate, single supplement please add $70AUD per night's accommodation
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Tour DC08 - Half Day Tour
The Wicklow Mountains, Ballykissangel (Avoca) and
Glendalough.
A lovely half-day tour into the Wicklow
Mountains to visit Ireland's
most famous village, Avoca, otherwise known as "Ballykissangel",
situated in the Beautiful Vale of Avoca and also the magnificent
Glendalough (valley of the two lakes).
 
ITINERARY:
Check in Dublin Connolly 11.45 (gate for platform 4) for train to Arklow
(with snacks available).
We head due south along the coast enjoying the magnificent seascapes for
much of the way as far as Wicklow Town where we swing inland to the mountains and
experience the "Garden of Ireland" (as County Wicklow
is known) at its best. On arrival at Arklow, we join our coach for a
journey through the Vale of Avoca, taking in the village of Avoca,
or Ballykissangel, where we can visit the Avoca handweavers (see the
weavers at work).
Plenty of time for a pint in Fitzgeralds Bar. We continue to visit the
ancient monastic settlement at stunning Glendalough.
We return by train to Dublin Connolly station at approx. 18.30 (6.30pm).
Adult Rate A $75 per person Departs Daily (Monday -
Saturday)
2009 Rates Adult Rate A $75 per person Departs Daily
(Monday - Saturday)
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Tour DC10 - Day Tour
The Giant's Causeway Glens of Antrim and Wild Atlantic
Coast.
A fascinating day out to the famed Antrim coast with its
spectacular seascapes taking in the Giant's Causeway, Dunluce Castle
and the old Bushmills Distillery. Rail travel Dublin
- Belfast - Dublin by "Enterprise Express"
(all admissions , transfers/tours included).
 
ITINERARY:
Check in Dublin Connolly station 07:15 (gate for platform 4) for Enterprise
Service (light breakfast available).
At Belfast
we join our tour and head to the famous Antrim Coast Road crossing the lovely
Glens of Antrim en route to Ballycastle and the Carrick-a-rede rope bridge
(April to September only). Glimpse the Scottish coast on a clear day. We
continue to the stunning Giant's Causeway next, seeing Dunluce Castle
(photo stop only), concluding with a visit to the famous Old Bushmills
Distillery sampling a "drop of the hard stuff".
We return to Belfast and our train to Dublin arriving at
Connolly station at 20:15 (8.15pm). Please note: Sterling
(British Currency) is required in Northern Ireland
Adult Rate A $209 per person Departs Daily (Monday -
Saturday)
In January/February/March and
November/December, departure is on Saturdays only.
2009 Rates Adult Rate A $210 per person Departs
Daily (Monday - Saturday)
In January/February/March and
November/December, departure is on Saturdays only.
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Tour DH11 - Day Tour
The Aran Islands in Galway Bay.
A unique opportunity to visit Inishmore the largest of the
legendary Aran Islands facing the wild Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of
Galway Bay.(all admissions, transfers/tours included.)
 
ITINERARY:
Check in Dublin Heuston 07:10 for InterCity service to Galway
(light breakfast available).
We transfer by road to Connemara Airport for *flight to Inishmore where we join
our tour of the Island with time for lunch
at Kilronan before our visit to the magnificent ancient fort Dun Aengus
with its sheer cliffs and dramatic seascapes.
Return flight and transfer back to Galway City
with time for exploring and shopping before our return train to Dublin
Heuston arriving at 20:50 (8.50pm).
Adult Rate A $248 per person Departs Daily (Monday -
Saturday)
* should weather conditions be such as to curtail flights we will make
our best endeavours to offer an alternative tour to Connemara
and Galway Bay (DH04) and refund the difference.
2009 Rates Adult Rate A $245 per person Departs
Daily (Monday - Saturday)
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NEW 2009 TOURS
Tour DC01
- Day Tour
Waterford Crystal,
Kilkenny City & East Coast
A day trip to Ireland's
"sunny south east" region of Counties Wexford, Waterford and Kilkenny. This circular tour
includes a flavour of Wexford, tours of Waterford Crystal and the famine
ship Dunbrody, also the historic city of Kilkenny. (all admissions and transfers /
tours included).
 
ITINERARY:
Check in Dublin Connolly at 07:10 (Gate to Platform
4) for train to Wexford.
We head due south along the spectacular east coast through the Wicklow Mountains
to the viking town of Wexford
where we join our coach for the short journey to New Ross and a visit to the
famine ship Dunbrody
close to the ancestral home of John F. Kennedy. We continue to Waterford Crystal where we have
a guided tour of the factory. Plenty of time for shopping and lunch. The
marble city of Kilkenny
is our next stop where there is lots of time for exploring. From here we
return to Dublin Heuston
by train (with snacks available) arriving 21.30
Please
note: Dublin
departure and arrival stations are different, however they are now
connected by the new "Luas" tramlink and are approximately 15
minutes apart.
2009
Rates Adult Rate A $180 per person Departs Daily (Monday - Saturday March to October only)
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Tour
DH036 - Three Day Tour
Cork, Blarney Castle,
The Ring of Kerry and the Cliffs of Moher
A three day tour to the South and South West
of Ireland taking in Cork, Blarney Castle, The Queenstown Story and then
from Killarney, touring the Ring of Kerry the Cliffs of Moher and Galway
Bay, returning to Dublin by train from Galway.
 
ITINERARY:
Day1
Check in Dublin Heuston
Station( Customer Service Desk) for 7.00 departure of Intercity train (
breakfast available ) to Cork. We transfer by road to Blarney Castle
and kiss the famous stone. After time for lunch and shopping, and a flavour
of Cork
City we visit Cobh Heritage Centre home of
the "Queenstown Story" We depart Cork
by train to Killarney
where we are transferred to our comfortable Bed & Breakfast accommodation
with en-suite facilities. We are based here for two nights.
Day2
10:00 we embark on the famous Ring of Kerry tour which is a largely coastal
drive around the Iveragh
Peninsula - lots of stunning mountain and coastal scenery,
including the famous Lakes of
Killarney.
Day3
07:30 transfer from Killarney
to Limerick to
join DH06 visit Bunratty Castle,
Cliffs of Moher,
traditional pub at Doolin, Galway
Bay, return to Dublin
Heuston by InterCity train arriving at 20.50.
2009
Rates Adult Rate A $815 per person Departs Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sat In
January/February/March and November/December, departure is on Saturdays
only.
*Prices are per person sharing
Single Room Supplement $70AUD per night
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Tour DH3711 - Five Day
Tour
The Royal Atlantic Tour
In response to popular demand we present a
five day tour taking in Cork, Cobh, Blarney Castle,
Cliffs of Moher, Galway Bay, Connemara
and The Aran Islands.
 
ITINERARY:
Day 1
Check in Dublin Heuston
Station (Customer Service Desk) for 7.00 departure of Intercity train to Cork(breakfast available). For Blarney Castle, Cobh then travel to Killarney for two nights B&B accommodation* with en-suite
facilities.
Day 2
10.00 depart Killarney on Ring of Kerry tour, overnight in Killarney.
Day 3
07.30 transfer Killarney to
Limerick to join DH711. Visit Bunratty, Cliffs
of Moher, Doolin, overnight in Galway City in three star hotel (2 nights)
Day 4
10.30 am transfer to Connemara Airport for tour of Inishmór largest of the Aran Islands.
Day 5
10.00 am depart Galway for tour of Connemara including Kylemore Abbey after
which we depart Galway by train arriving
Dublin Heuston at 20.55 (light meals and full bar available)
2009
Rates Adult Rate A $1250 per person Departs
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday and Saturday
* Price is per person sharing
Single Room Supplement $70AUD per night
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DH3711 10 -
6 Day Tour
The All Ireland
Tour
Finally a tour covering all our highlights -
offering two nights in Killarney, two nights in Galway and two nights in
Dublin.
 
ITINERARY:
DAY
1
Check in Dublin Heuston Station (Customer Service Desk) for 07:00 departure
of Intercity train (breakfast available) to Cork, Blarney Castle Cobh then to
Killarney for two nights Bed & Breakfast* accommodation with ensuite
facilities.
ITINERARY
DAY 2 *or Hotel- see upgrade option below
10.00 am depart Killarney on Ring of Kerry tour, overnight in Killarney.
ITINERARY
DAY 3
07.30 transfer Killarney to Limerick to
join DH 711. Visit Bunratty Castle,
Cliffs of Moher, overnight in Galway
City in three star
hotel (2 nights) breakfast inc
ITINERARY
DAY 4
10.30am transfer to Connemara Airport for flight and tour to Inishmor largest
of the Aran Islands
ITINERARY
DAY 5
10.00am depart Galway for tour of Connemara.
After which we depart Galway by train
arriving Dublin Heuston at 20.55 transfer by tram to three star hotel for
two nights (room only).
ITINERARY
DAY 6
Check in Dublin Connolly Station for 07.35 departure Giants Causeway tour
(see tour DC10). Arrives back in Dublin
22.20 for second night in three star hotel.
2009
Rates Adult Rate A $1680 per person Departs Monday/
Wednesday/ Thursday and Saturday
March to October only
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Children
aged 5-15yrs half price (except for tours DH03, DH03D, Dh37, DH07 and DH11)
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Dublin accommodation can be booked pre or
post tours
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