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11 Days from £2,495pp

Europe Europe HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

● Free time in Dublin, Galway, Limerick, Cork
& Waterford
● Marvel at the spectacular Cliffs of Moher &
Slea Head Drive scenery
● Reminisce at Foynes Flying Boat Museum
GRAND TOURS Cork- Susanne Pommer-shutterstock ● Extended journey on the Waterford Suir Valley Railway
● Visit to Mount Congreve Gardens

● 2-hour charter cruise on the River Suir

SELECTED HOTELS
Dublin
The Ashling Hotel
Galway
Victoria Hotel
Listowel
Listowel Arms Hotel
The Far West of Ireland Limerick The George Hotel
Cork
Clayton Cork City
Waterford Fitzwilton Hotel
Please note – hotels can be subject to change
PRICE INCLUDES
Friday 19 June to Monday 29 June 2026 ● Return ferry journey from Holyhead to Dublin
● All rail travel in Standard Class based on using an
We return to the ‘Emerald Isle’ to explore its sparkling scenery by rail and road. Ride the Lartigue 8-day Irish InterRail Pass (3 free days)
● Accommodation in good quality hotels on a bed
Monorail and indulge in a spot of nostalgia at Foynes Flying Boat Museum. Marvel at the Cliffs of & breakfast basis
Moher and tour the scenic Slea Head Drive. ● 3 evening meals
● All road journeys listed by private coach
Day 1 - Holyhead to Dublin to preserving and telling the story of the pioneering ● Excursions and entry fees as specified
Meet at Holyhead for the afternoon ferry to Dublin days of aviation and passenger travel across the ● Services of a tour leader from Holyhead and
for a 2-night stay at The Ashling Hotel situated next North Atlantic; the story of the creation of Irish throughout the tour
to Heuston Station, overlooking the River Liffey. Coffee, and the rich maritime history of the River
Dinner is included this evening. Shannon and the Port of Foynes. Later we continue PRICE PER PERSON:
west to the Lartigue Monorail and Listowel for a Escorted holiday £2,495
Day 2 - Discover Dublin 1-night stay. Single room supplement £800
Spend the day exploring this lively, cultural city. Why Deposit for this holiday £200
not visit St Patrick’s Cathedral, tour the Guinness Day 7 - Dingle Peninsula
Storehouse or take a guided walking tour or river Enjoy a tour of the scenic Dingle Peninsula by road
cruise. this morning. We follow the tracks of the old Tralee
& Dingle Railway. Stops include the Blennerville
Day 3 - Head West to Galway Windmill and Dingle, before driving the famous Day 10 - Return to Dublin
Morning train across the centre of Ireland to Galway circular Slea Head Drive route. Transfer to Tralee for Enjoy a 2-hour charter cruise on the River Suir and
for a 1-night stay. The coastal stretch of the journey the train to Cork via Mallow for a 2-night stay. Dinner free time in Waterford, before returning to Dublin on
along Galway Bay affords views as far as the hills of is included. a direct train for a 1-night stay.
the Burren on a clear day. A lunchtime arrival allows
time to visit Galway’s famous bustling street market Day 8 - Cork City Day 11 - Ferry to Holyhead
before a group evening meal (included). Free time in Cork to explore this compact city A private transfer this morning to Dublin Ferry Port
situated on an island in the River Lee, surrounded for a morning sailing to Holyhead.
Day 4 - Onwards to Limerick by interesting waterways and packed with grand
A full day of sightseeing begins with a morning train Georgian avenues, cramped 17th-Century alleys A blog of this tour is available on our website at
to Ennis followed by coach to the Cliffs of Moher and modern masterpieces such as the opera house. www.ffestiniogtravel.com
Visitor Centre. After lunch we board the Doolin ferry Alternatively, you may wish to take a trip by rail to
to view the Cliffs of Moher from the sea. Drive south Cobh Harbour and the excellent Heritage Centre
to Ennis for the train to Limerick for a 2-night stay. located in the station buildings (admission extra).
Day 5 - Limerick at Leisure From here the Titanic departed on its fateful journey.
Limerick is a vibrant riverside city with a rich medieval Day 9 - To Waterford
past. Discover the city’s most iconic landmark, King By rail to Limerick Junction (via Mallow), the most
John’s Castle, view an internationally important eccentric of Irish stations, where we change for the
collection of art and artefacts at the Hunt Museum cross-country route to Waterford for a 1-night stay.
or have a leisurely stroll through the award-winning On arrival, we transfer to Mount Congreve Gardens
People’s Park. and the Waterford Suir Valley Railway – Ireland’s
Day 6 - Foynes Flying Boat Museum longest narrow-gauge line in operation.
This morning our private coach takes us to the
Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum, dedicated

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