2-Day Cliffs of Moher, Connemara and Galway Bay Rail Tour from Dublin
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About This Tour in Dublin
Why Visit Dublin?
Dublin is Ireland's vibrant capital, known for friendly locals, historic pubs, and rich literary heritage. Explore Trinity College, visit historic landmarks, and experience traditional Irish music. Dublin offers a warm welcome, beautiful architecture, and authentic culture.
Getting to Dublin
The easiest way to reach Dublin is by flying into Dublin Airport (DUB). The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Qualified driver-guide on coaches
- Information pack
- Reserved seats on trains
- Host on trains
- Breakfast
- Overnight accommodation
- All travel by rail and coach from Dublin Heuston Station
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- PLEASE NOTE: If you are booking a double occupancy room, please specify in 'Special Requirements' whether you prefer a double or a twin-bed room (subject to availability)
- This tour offers stops en route for photographs, shopping, etc
- Due to operational reasons it may, on occasion, be necessary to alter certain itineraries
- On certain days this tour will operate via Galway instead of Limerick. The route will include the Ailwee Caves instead of Bunratty Castle (admission not included)
- Hotel pickups are not available, however please specify the name of your hotel and contact telephone number during your stay in Dublin. The tour operator may require these details in case there are changes to tour departure times.
- Children U16 cannot book independently. They must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times.
- WHEELCHAIR POLICY: Railtours Ireland First Class ltd very successfully offers hosted railtours for the independent traveller. Our tours are a combination of train and luxury coach and include a moderate level of physical activity, such as short walks to meeting points etc. Unfortunately even the most modern luxury coaches (buses) are not wheelchair friendly, thus our tours are not suitable for those with mobility issues, and regretfully walkers, wheelchairs and mobility scooters cannot be accommodated on our tours.
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
Check in is 20 minutes prior to the departure time (6:40AM). Our yellow check-in stand is located close to the Customer Service Desk at Heuston Station where our Railtours Ireland representative will be waiting for you in their BRIGHT yellow jacket! Return point: Returns to original departure point
End Point
Check in is 20 minutes prior to the departure time (6:40AM). Our yellow check-in stand is located close to the Customer Service Desk at Heuston Station where our Railtours Ireland representative will be waiting for you in their BRIGHT yellow jacket! Return point: Returns to original departure point
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point
Itinerary
Dublin - Limerick- Bunratty Castle - The Cliffs of Moher - Galway
We visit Bunratty Castle and admission is included 1 hour 30 minutes
We visit Bunratty Castle and admission is included. The castle was completed in 1425 and, after many years of neglect, has been restored to its former glory. There is also a folk park here and some of the buildings in the village were dismantled at various locations in the region and rebuilt brick by brick at their present location. Even the 18th century church was relocated to its present position using this method!
The Cliffs of Moher are among the highest sea cliffs in Europe 1 hour 10 minutes
The Cliffs of Moher are among the highest sea cliffs in Europe. There is plenty of time to visit Ireland’s second most popular tourist attraction and your host will advise you of the departure time.
We take the coast road for much of...
We take the coast road for much of the way to Galway, with time for photos along The Burren. This is a national park and the word Burren comes from the Irish Language –it means ‘rocky place’. Today the Burren is noted for its diverse Flora with few parallels elsewhere in Ireland or indeed, Europe. As time permits, we will make a short stop here for photographs.
Connemara - Kylemore Abbey - Dublin:
We pass through Maam Cross – The Connemara... 15 minutes
We pass through Maam Cross – The Connemara Crossroads – where we turn right towards the village of Maam and then down the Maam Valley to the village of Leenane where we have a coffee stop in this tiny village at the head of Ireland’s only Fjord, Killary Harbour.
We pass through the Gaeltacht villages of Inverin... 30 minutes
We pass through the Gaeltacht villages of Inverin and Spiddal and looking out across the blue waters of the Atlantic at the unique lime-stone of the Burren and the hills of Clare. In Spiddal there is a craft village and the Standun sweater shop.
We stop at Kylemore Abbey and gardens which is our lunch stop 1 hour 45 minutes
We stop at Kylemore Abbey and gardens which is our lunch stop. If you wish to visit the Abbey and Gardens there is a reduced admission charge, (your driver will advise).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure…
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
