4 days tour

London - Dublin & The Aran Islands

London - Dublin & The Aran Islands

This tour includes:

Meals

3 Full Irish Breakfasts

Transport

Return Rail & Ferry London to Dublin Transfers from Dublin Ferryport to City Centre Hotel

Accommodation

3 Nights Dublin / 4* Standard Hotel

Guide

Railtours Ireland host

Others

Dublin City Tour & Attraction Admissions

Not included:

Flights

Flights are not included.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

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Itinerary of your trip London - Dublin & The Aran Islands

  • Day 1 London To Dublin
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      London To Dublin

      Check-in is 20 minutes prior to Train Departure Time - look out for our check-in hosts in the yellow jackets!

      Check-in at London Euston Station at the Network Rail Mobility Assistance Reception for the 09:02 departure of your train direct to Holyhead. You will be met by your Railtours Ireland host and escorted into your reserved seats.

      Your train, complete with snack car/bar will speed through the heart of England and along the North Wales coast to reach Holyhead in just 3 hours and 40 minutes. Holyhead rail station is also the cruise ferry terminal so after a short bus transfer to the berth you walk onto the ship โ€“ The Irish Ferries โ€˜Ulyssesโ€™ to Dublin.

      Enjoy an invigorating 3 hours and 15 minute voyage across the Irish Sea to Dublin. Facilities on board the ship include a range of restaurants and bars, a 2-screen cinema and a traditional promenade deck, from where you can enjoy the fresh sea air.

      Arrive into Dublin at 17:25hrs where you will be welcomed by your Railtours Ireland host and transferred to your hotel in Dublin City Centre for a 3-night stay.

  • Day 2 Discover Dublin At Your Leisure
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Discover Dublin At Your Leisure

      Full Irish Breakfast Included. 

      Free to discover Dublin with your 48hr Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Tour ticket.

      The popular tour, the 2-day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour, is offered with both live and multilingual commentary. All drivers are Fรกilte Ireland approved, which means that not only are they great story tellers, theyโ€™re also brimming with information and history of Dublinโ€™s past, and will have you laughing all the way around the tour route.

  • Day 3 The Aran Islands By Plane
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      The Aran Islands By Plane

      Full Irish Breakfast Included. 

      Check-in is 20 minutes prior to Train Departure Time.

      Customer Service Desk at Heuston Station where our Check-In represenative will be in their yellow jacket!

      Check in for 07:35 departure from Dublin Heuston Station. As your train departs, we travel in a south-westerly direction, through Dublinโ€™s western suburbs and then through the lush, fertile countryside of Co. Kildare.

      Our journey takes us through the Curragh which is famous for its racecourse, home of the Irish Derby, and there are many stud farms in the vicinity. Your route takes you into the midlands and the Bog of Allen, vast tracts of peat-land. Before then, we pass through the country town of Tullamore and then to Clara across the gentle farmlands of north Offaly. The train crosses the Shannon River which marks the historic border between the province of Leinster and Connacht โ€“ the historic province of the West of Ireland. You are now heading due west, surrounded by peat bog on both sides of the line. On the last few kilometres before Galway, you will get your first glimpse of Galway Bay.

      Arrive into Galway where you will be brought to the Aer Arann mini-coach for transfer to Connemara Airport for your short flight to Inis Mรณr. Flight times may vary occasionally to cater for the numbers flying.

      Irish is the spoken language on the Aran Islands, although the locals will be more than happy to speak to you in English. For many, the highlight of the tour is the formidable pre-Christian fort of Dรบn Aonghusa, with spectacular sea-cliffs on the western side and unspoilt views of the Atlantic Ocean.

      Notes on Aran: Your tour of Inis Mรณr begins and ends at the islandโ€™s airport and includes stops at โ€™Seven Churchesโ€™ (15 minutes), Dรบn Aonghusa (75 minutes) and Kilronan village for lunch (45 minutes).

      On arrival back to Galway you will be brought to the Tourist Office. You should now have some time in Galway city centre for exploring and/or shopping.

      Please note: Should weather conditions be such as to curtail flights you will be taken on an alternative tour to Connemara and refunded the difference. No further refund available should you decide not to go to Connemara for any reason.

  • Day 4 Dublin To London
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Dublin To London

      Full Irish Breakfast Included. 

      Your Railtours Ireland host will transfer you to the Dublin ferry port.

      Dublin โ€“ London (via Irish Ferries Ship - Ulysses):


      Monday-Saturday: 08:05am Depart Dublin by cruise ferry.

      11:30: Arrive Holyhead by ferry.

      12:38: Depart HolyHead Direct.

      16:38: Arrive London Euston Station


      Sunday: 08:05am Depart Dublin by cruise ferry.

      11:30: Arrive Holyhead by ferry.

      12:38: Depart HolyHead and change at Crewe.

      16:44: Arrive London Euston Station.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 1 / Max: 100

Age range allowed for this experience.

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