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Belmond Grand Hibernian: 2017 Tours
Belmond Grand Hibernian is the name of a luxury train service in Ireland, which is now in its second year of operation launching on Tuesday 25th April 2017.
The service will be operated by Belmond, the operator of several other luxury trains including the Venice-Simplon Orient Express.
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 result proudly reflects the country’s cultural heritage with an indulgent, contemporary twist.
Belmond Grand Hibernian's vacations by rail include a selection of two-, four- and six-night journeys. All depart from Dublin Heuston and encompass the highlights of both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
The tour itinerary will be as follows and for the 2017 season will operate between Tuesday 25th April 2017 until Monday 16th October 2017.
LEGENDS AND LOUGHS
5 Days / 4 Nights, from €5,122 per person
Tuesday:
Route: Dublin Heuston - Cork - Thurles - Charleville.
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.
Rejoin the train for a spectacular dinner as it continues to Charleville for the night.
Wednesday:
Route: Charleville - Cork - Mallow - Killarney - Charleville.
After breakfast, head off for a private tour of Blarney Castle and Gardens, home to the fabled Blarney Stone.
Return to Cork for an optional visit to the English Market, a spectacular culinary enclave selling the best local ingredients.
After lunch, continue to the Lakes of Killarney. A tour by traditional jaunting car, a pony and trap, is followed by a boating excursion on Lough Leane.
Back on board, dinner is served as the train journeys back to Charleville for the night.
Thursday:
Route: Charleville - Portarlington - Galway - Athlone.
Enjoy breakfast as the train heads towards Galway, where you will alight for a city tour. Take the opportunity to visit one of the many local craft centres. Alternatively, disembark after breakfast at Limerick Junction for an optional excursion to the dramatic Cliffs of Moher.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant, accompanied by live music, champagne and oysters.
Head back on board for dinner as the train continues on to Athlone where it will stable for the night.
Friday:
Route: Athlone - Westport - Roscommon.
Relax as the train winds through the countryside towards Westport.
Alight for a transfer to Ashford Castle, where you'll enjoy an interactive falconry experience plus a guided walk of the hotel grounds.
Depart from the castle and head through the otherworldly Connemara National Park.
Rejoin the train and savour a farewell gala dinner.
Saturday:
Route: Roscommon - Dublin Heuston.
The train makes its final journey back to Dublin, where you will disembark for your onward travel arrangements.
TASTE OF IRELAND
3 Days / 2 Nights, from €2,654 per person.
On Saturday the train will continue to Belfast on the "Taste of Ireland" tour.
Route:
Dublin Heuston - Dublin Connolly - Belfast Central - Dundalk.
Depart from Dublin Heuston Station in the early afternoon. Lunch is served on board as the train travels north along the coast and through the green Irish countryside.
On arrival in Belfast set off on a fascinating Black Taxi Tour to take in the city’s highlights. Then step back in time as you visit The Titanic Experience. This award-winning attraction uses special effects to recreate the history of the ill-fated ocean liner.
Return to the train and enjoy a leisurely dinner followed by the evening’s entertainment.
Sunday:
Route: Dundalk - Dublin Connolly - Waterford - Muine Bheag.
Awake to a tempting breakfast as the beautiful countryside passes by.
Arriving at the historic Viking port of Waterford, you’ll disembark to visit Curraghmore House. Take an exclusive tour of the magnificent mansion and grounds followed by a delicious afternoon tea.
The discovery continues as you head to the House of Waterford Crystal for an insightful tour. Learn how the master craftsmen create beloved sparkling pieces by hand.
A sumptuous dinner on board is complemented by a traditional music performance in the Observation Car.
Monday:
Route: Muine Bheag - Dublin Heuston.
Savour your last breakfast aboard as the train returns to Dublin, where you will disembark for your onward travel arrangements.
The above two tours can be combined into a week long GRAND TOUR OF IRELAND
7 Days / 6 Nights, from €7,291 per person.
Read MoreThe service will be operated by Belmond, the operator of several other luxury trains including the Venice-Simplon Orient Express.
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 result proudly reflects the country’s cultural heritage with an indulgent, contemporary twist.
Belmond Grand Hibernian's vacations by rail include a selection of two-, four- and six-night journeys. All depart from Dublin Heuston and encompass the highlights of both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
The tour itinerary will be as follows and for the 2017 season will operate between Tuesday 25th April 2017 until Monday 16th October 2017.
LEGENDS AND LOUGHS
5 Days / 4 Nights, from €5,122 per person
Tuesday:
Route: Dublin Heuston - Cork - Thurles - Charleville.
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.
Rejoin the train for a spectacular dinner as it continues to Charleville for the night.
Wednesday:
Route: Charleville - Cork - Mallow - Killarney - Charleville.
After breakfast, head off for a private tour of Blarney Castle and Gardens, home to the fabled Blarney Stone.
Return to Cork for an optional visit to the English Market, a spectacular culinary enclave selling the best local ingredients.
After lunch, continue to the Lakes of Killarney. A tour by traditional jaunting car, a pony and trap, is followed by a boating excursion on Lough Leane.
Back on board, dinner is served as the train journeys back to Charleville for the night.
Thursday:
Route: Charleville - Portarlington - Galway - Athlone.
Enjoy breakfast as the train heads towards Galway, where you will alight for a city tour. Take the opportunity to visit one of the many local craft centres. Alternatively, disembark after breakfast at Limerick Junction for an optional excursion to the dramatic Cliffs of Moher.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant, accompanied by live music, champagne and oysters.
Head back on board for dinner as the train continues on to Athlone where it will stable for the night.
Friday:
Route: Athlone - Westport - Roscommon.
Relax as the train winds through the countryside towards Westport.
Alight for a transfer to Ashford Castle, where you'll enjoy an interactive falconry experience plus a guided walk of the hotel grounds.
Depart from the castle and head through the otherworldly Connemara National Park.
Rejoin the train and savour a farewell gala dinner.
Saturday:
Route: Roscommon - Dublin Heuston.
The train makes its final journey back to Dublin, where you will disembark for your onward travel arrangements.
TASTE OF IRELAND
3 Days / 2 Nights, from €2,654 per person.
On Saturday the train will continue to Belfast on the "Taste of Ireland" tour.
Route:
Dublin Heuston - Dublin Connolly - Belfast Central - Dundalk.
Depart from Dublin Heuston Station in the early afternoon. Lunch is served on board as the train travels north along the coast and through the green Irish countryside.
On arrival in Belfast set off on a fascinating Black Taxi Tour to take in the city’s highlights. Then step back in time as you visit The Titanic Experience. This award-winning attraction uses special effects to recreate the history of the ill-fated ocean liner.
Return to the train and enjoy a leisurely dinner followed by the evening’s entertainment.
Sunday:
Route: Dundalk - Dublin Connolly - Waterford - Muine Bheag.
Awake to a tempting breakfast as the beautiful countryside passes by.
Arriving at the historic Viking port of Waterford, you’ll disembark to visit Curraghmore House. Take an exclusive tour of the magnificent mansion and grounds followed by a delicious afternoon tea.
The discovery continues as you head to the House of Waterford Crystal for an insightful tour. Learn how the master craftsmen create beloved sparkling pieces by hand.
A sumptuous dinner on board is complemented by a traditional music performance in the Observation Car.
Monday:
Route: Muine Bheag - Dublin Heuston.
Savour your last breakfast aboard as the train returns to Dublin, where you will disembark for your onward travel arrangements.
The above two tours can be combined into a week long GRAND TOUR OF IRELAND
7 Days / 6 Nights, from €7,291 per person.
The 2017 Belmond season started on Tuesday 25th April. The schedule is pretty much a carbon copy of the 2016 season. Here we see 216 passing Carn in Co. Laois with the 1420 Heuston - Cork Spl. Tues 25.04.17
From April 2017
