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About This Tour:
Grand Hibernian - Legends and Loughs
Experience the ultimate in Irish holidays and uncover the hidden gems of the Emerald Isle aboard the luxurious Belmond Grand Hibernian train.
Tour Description
Experience the ultimate in Irish holidays and uncover the hidden gems of the Emerald Isle aboard the luxurious Belmond Grand Hibernian train.
Let yourself be taken by the spirit of adventure. Visit thrilling destinations as the train crosses through postcard-perfect scenery. Dine on lovingly prepared cuisine, enriched by the finest regional ingredients, while traditional local entertainment aboard brings each memorable day to a close.
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Highlights and Inclusions
- 4 nights aboard the Grand Hibernian in a private cabin.
- All meals aboard the train: full Irish breakfast, two-course lunch and four-course dinner including cheeseboard, coffee, tea and petits fours
- All beverages including alcoholic drinks
- Traditional entertainment on board
- A visit to the Jameson Experience
- Tours of Ashford Castle and Blarney Castle and Gardens
- Traditional jaunting car excursion followed by a boat trip on Lough Leane
- A walking tour of the city of Galway
- Tour of Kylemore Abbey
- 24-hour steward service
Itinerary
Day 1 - Cork
Depart from Dublin in the early afternoon and travel to Cork, enjoying afternoon tea en-route. Arrive in Cork in the early evening and transfer to the Jameson Experience for a private tour. Learn about the history of the whiskey-making process before a tasting session. Later rejoin the train for a spectacular dinner as it continues to Charleville for the night.
Day 2 - Blarney Castle
After breakfast, head off for a private tour of Blarney Castle and Gardens, home to the fabled Blarney Stone. Enjoy morning coffee in Blarney House. After lunch, continue to the Lakes of Killarney. A tour by traditional jaunting car, pony and trap, is followed by a boating excursion on Lough Leane. Back on board, dinner is served as the train stables for the night.
Day 3 - Galway
Enjoy a leisurely morning on board as the train travels north towards Galway. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant, accompanied by champagne and oysters. A short guided walking tour of the city is available. If you prefer, take the opportunity to visit one of the many craft centers. Head back on board for dinner as the train continues on to Athlone where it will stable for the night.
Day 4 - Ashford Castle
Relax as the train winds through the countryside towards Westport. Disembark for a scenic drive through County Mayo, stopping for a tour of Kylemore Abbey and it's gothic church followed by morning coffee & free time to explore grounds. Rejoin the coach for your onward journey to Ashford Castle, where you'll enjoy an interactive falconry experience plus a guided walk of the hotel grounds. Enjoy a delicious private lunch. Depart from the castle and head through the otherworldly Connemara National Park. Rejoin the train for the final dinner on board.
Day 5 - Dublin
The train makes its final journey back to Dublin, where you will disembark for your onward travel arrangements.
Train and Hotel Accommodations
The Belmond Grand Hibernian boasts accommodation for up to 40 guests in elegant, private en-suite cabins. Design draws inspiration from Dublin’s classic Georgian architecture, blended with elements of ancient folklore and tradition. The Observation Car brims with the warm atmosphere and elegance of a Dublin saloon. It is the perfect place to mingle with fellow travelers, listen to live musicians and animated storytellers or participate in craft sessions. Take a seat, with a glass of fine Irish whiskey or a pint of local stout, and watch the enchanting scenery from the many large windows.
Cabins
The train offers 16 twin and four double cabins for truly indulgent train ride vacations. All cabins are en-suite, with additional features including a wardrobe, writing desk and chair. Large windows let you admire the verdant landscape as it unfolds. All double cabins can interconnect with twin cabins, making them an ideal option for families travelling together. The train also offers a cabin suitable for guests with limited mobility, specifically designed to allow wheelchair access into the cabin and en-suite bathroom.
Dining
From wonderful artisan cheeses and superb smoked fish to the freshest seasonal vegetables, the onboard menus feature the finest ingredients from the regions the train travels through. The chef and his team serve breakfasts, lunches and dinners in two air-conditioned dining carriages named after Irish counties.
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