Tour Ireland by Train

Ireland Rail Tours

Sit back, relax, and watch the staggering shades of green go by, while this country puts on a very scenic show.

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There’s a bit of charm, a little romance, and a lot of ease and comfort on a rail tour of Ireland and Northern Ireland. There’s nothing like riding through these rolling emerald landscapes, taking it all in. But don’t worry, we’re not set in our ways. If you like a firm itinerary with the flexibility to control your day-to-day activities, we’ll meet you right where you are—take a train to Kilkenny, a private chauffeur through Wicklow, and drive yourself along the world-renowned Ring of Kerry, the 179-kilometer circular route around the Iveragh Peninsula. The best bits of our most popular tours, all rolled into one so you see the best of Ireland and Northern Ireland, your way.

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Build Your Tour Sample Itineraries

Itinerary
As expert itinerary planners, we’ll help you craft the perfect tour.
Accommodations
B&Bs, hotels ranging from boutique to 4- and 5-stars. Guesthouses, castles, and more.
Train Trip Types
Choose from different rail tours: scenic, commuter, or overnight.
Attractions
Design your trip the way you want, based on the things you want to see and do.
Interests & Themes
Love history, castles, or pubs? Combine your interests and travel.
Book with Confidence
Your Europe Rail vacation comes with our exclusive By-Your-Side Service℠.

Inclusions
- Your choice of overnight stays, in some of our favorite places
- Accommodations for every night of your trip in castles, boutique hotels, hotels, and more
- Rail tickets
- All accommodation taxes/fees* (some local taxes must be paid in person)
- Breakfast every morning
- 24/7 Traveler Hotline
- By-Your-Side Service^SM
Accommodations
- B&Bs
- The voucher program includes B&B online guide with over 850 B&Bs to choose from.
- Hotels
- We’ll suggest preferred partner properties with a wide range of options, from old-style charm, historic, and boutique to modern and luxury.
- Manor Homes
- Discover properties that provide an original experience.
- Castles
- Choose from authentic and modern castles to enhance your visit.
- Sleeper Trains
- Reclining seats or private rooms make for a restful overnight journey from country to country.
Choose Your Train Type
- Scenic
- Regular train service over longer distances, between countries or even cross country, with many amenities onboard (food, WiFi, etc.).
- High-Speed
- Commuter/Intercity
- Overnight
- Why waste precious daylight hours traveling when there are comfortable night trains that travel overnight to get you to and from our select destinations?

For Your Inspiration

We don’t have “Book Now” tours because every trip is different and customized to your interests and preferences. Need some inspiration? Here are some ideas to get your personal itinerary started.

Specialty Trains of Switzerland

9 Days | 8 Nights

Castles

Outdoor

Culinary

Experience Switzerland’s stunning natural scenery aboard panoramic and specialty trains. From Geneva and Zermatt to St Moritz and Zurich, you’ll explore six Swiss towns in this 9-day itinerary.

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Starting From$8,630per person based on
double occupancy

Finland's Winter Landscapes & Christmas Markets

6 Days | 5 Nights

Adventure

Family

Arts and Culture

City

Join the Finns in celebrating the holiday season! From early December, cities and towns are adorned with decorations & lights, and Christmas markets invite visitors to join the festivities! Taste traditional Christmas treats, sip mulled wine (glögi), and embrace Finnish Christmas traditions!

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Starting From$3,000per person based on
double occupancy

Other Ways to Explore Ireland

Hit the road on your own or enjoy the luxury of having someone else in the driver’s seat. Flexible tours get you there in whatever mode fits your journey best, private tours custom-made for your group, or the most romantic chapter to add to your story.

No two tours are the same. So how do we get you there? That’s up to you.

Self Drive
Hit the road your way: itinerary, car, accommodations, sights, and tours. But let us do all the heavy lifting.

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Chauffeur
The freedom of your own private car, the luxury of your own personal guide. And the very best hidden secrets.

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Private Group
The trip of a lifetime, personalized just for your group of friends, family, or organization down to every last detail.

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Honeymoon
Every tour is different, perfectly matched for every couple. Crafted by a team who is as excited about your honeymoon as you are.

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