Railtrail Annual Brochure 2024

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D erry to K erry

Bushmills Railway

DAY 8 A factory tour of Waterford Crystal showcases the different skills that go into creating their world-famous product, including glass blowing, cutting, sculpting, moulding, and engraving.Today also features a heritage rail excursion through the beautiful Suir Valley on the diesel-hauled narrow-gauge Waterford Suir Valley Railway. (B,D) DAY 9 Rejoining the Irish rail system, we departWaterford and travel across Ireland’s beautiful green landscapes. We are not a long way from Tipperary when we change at Limerick Junction, joining a train through County Kerry destined for Michael Palin’s final destination, Tralee. Here we stay for two nights at The Rose Hotel. (B,D) DAY 10 A scenic guided tour of the Ring of Kerry takes us through an untouched landscape of rolling hills, fishing villages, and tranquil lakes on the dramatically scenic Kerry coastline. Our route passes charming towns, such as Killorglin, Waterville and Kenmare, before spending a little free time in Killarney , sitting at the foot of MacGillycuddy’s Reeks. (B,D) DAY 11 Departing Tralee, we cross Ireland from coast to coast, arriving back in Dublin for a final free afternoon of sightseeing and a final night at the Harding Hotel. We bid farewell to the Emerald Isle with a final dinner. (B,D)

Giant’s Causeway

12 DAYS

DAY 12 We transfer to Dublin Port for the sea crossing to Holyhead, from where the trains await to transport you home. (B)

DEPARTS

Thursday 19 September 2024

FARES

FARE REGION London: Euston Greater London South of England East Anglia South West Midlands Yorkshire North East North West South Wales North Wales Heart of England

FIRST* £2475 £2489 £2525 £2529 £2475 £2405 £2399 £2395 £2409 £2369 £2459 £2335 N/A

STANDARD

£2345 £2355 £2375 £2385 £2355 £2315 £2309 £2315 £2325 £2285 £2325 £2269 £2305 £2219

Ring of Kerry Coastline

HOTELS

Scotland

Join Stranraer & Leave Holyhead Single Room Supplement £400 *Please Note: Some local and regional train services are Standard Class seating only and First Class ticket holders will travel in standard class accommodation for these sections of their journey. 11 nights’ bed, breakfast & table d’hôte evening meal Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class) Rail, ferry & coach travel, with transfers as described All excursions & admissions as detailed Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager Hotel Porterage The Rose Hotel, Tralee The 4-star family-run Rose Hotel is set against the stunning backdrop of Kerry’s Slieve Mish Mountains and positioned along the wild Atlantic way. Conveniently located within walking distance to the town centre. All 161 beautifully appointed rooms feature the standard facilities including air conditioning, tea/coffee making facilities, electric safes, and complimentary Wi-Fi. The Harding Hotel, Dublin The 3-star Harding hotel is ideally located in a central part of historic old Dublin just a 3-minute walk from Dublin castle and Temple Bar.The Harding offers 52 well equipped, spacious bedrooms featuring artwork from Dingle artist Liam O’Neill, all rooms offer private en-suite bathroom facilities with powerful showers and feature TV, fridge, iron & board, tea/coffee making facilities, free Wi-Fi, in room safe, and air conditioning. Enjoy Darkey Kellys, the hotels traditional Irish bar & The Copper Alley Bistro with a relaxing & informal atmosphere.

North West Castle, Stranraer This comfortable 3-star hotel in Stranraer town centre has been family owned for more than fifty years. ‘The Castle’ was formerly the home of Sir John Ross, an Arctic explorer, who discovered the ice bound trading route now known as the ‘Northwest Passage’. The hotel offers 72 bedrooms, Regency dining room, Alpine Restaurant, and leisure facilities including swimming pool. Londonderry Arms, Carnlough Nestled in the picturesque harbour village of Carnlough, the hotel was built in 1847 as a coaching inn and offers old world charm.The 3-star hotel was once owned by Sir Winston Churchill and has now been run by the same family for over 70 years. The hotel has just 35 bedrooms, a traditional bar, restaurant, and lounge with antique furniture and an open fire. Academy Plaza Hotel, Dublin A 3-star city centre hotel is ideally located just off Upper O’Connell Street on Findlater Place right in the heart of Dublin City within walking distance of Temple Bar,Trinity College, St Stephen’s Green, and many other famous landmarks. The hotel has a stylish bar and restaurant. Treacy’s Hotel, Waterford Treacy’s Hotel is a family-run 3-star hotel overlooking the River Suir in the heart of Waterford, Ireland’s oldest city. The has a great traditional Irish bar called Timbertoes, restaurant, and leisure facilities including indoor swimming pool.

Dublin’s Temple Bar

Dublin

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