Locally Hosted Rail | Ireland's Heart And Soul

Welcome to Dublin! You will be met and privately transferred to your hotel, where you’ll meet our Brendan Local Host who will give you insights into this beloved city. Later visit EPIC – The Irish Emigration Museum and journey through centuries of rich history and perhaps discover some hidden gems about your own ancestry.

Today experience the city through the eyes of a Local Specialist on a walking tour to get special insights and discover some hidden gems. Trace history and hear anecdotes from present day all the way back to medieval times! Later, visit Teelings Whiskey Distillery for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. See this state-of-the-art distillery in operation and admire the copper pot still.

Make your own way to the train station for a scenic ride to Athlone in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands. Take in Athlone Castle dating back to 1210, before stopping at Sean’s Bar, Ireland’s oldest pub, for a chat with the locals!

Head back to the train station and travel to Westport, a pretty town overlooking Clew Bay. Your Local Host and Specialist will meet you in the lobby of your hotel before showing you all the sights on a walking tour.

Discover the Wild Atlantic Way on two wheels. Cycle all or part way to Achill Island along one of the longest off-road cycling trails in Ireland, the Great Western Greenway. You'll be awe-struck by some of the most incredible scenery in all of Ireland.

This morning you will be picked up by a private car to embark on your journey to the Shannon Region. Experience the Cliffs of Moher – this natural masterpiece is set against the crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean and is part of the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Burren Geopark. Tonight, why not upgrade your stay with a night in one of the region’s luxurious castles or manors?

Bid farewell to Ireland as you are transferred to the Shannon Airport, where your vacation ends.