Step aboard one of the most luxurious trains in the world for a truly memorable adventure across the Emerald Isle. The Belmond Grand Hibernian is an extremely luxurious sleeper train that includes your very own private accommodation with en-suite, multiple-course fine dining meals prepared on board by talented chefs, as well as all transfers and admissions to private tours included in your journey. This is the perfect, all-inclusive way to explore Ireland.

Your Grand Hibernian journey begins in Dublin where you are welcomed on to this luxury sleeper train with a Champagne reception in the Observation Car before sitting down to a delicious lunch. The first stop on your Irish journey is a private tour of Hillsborough Castle, the official Northern Ireland residence of HM Queen Elizabeth II. Explore this elegant Georgian home before taking refreshments in the Drawing Room before returning to the train for your first gourmet meal of your journey. End your day by relaxing in the Observation Car with your favourite beverage.

After a restful night’s sleep in your private cabin, enjoy the morning relaxing and explore this incredibly luxurious train. Converse with fellow passengers or head to the Observation Car and watch the beautiful Irish countryside glide by. After a splendid lunch, disembark for a private tour of the historical attractions of Kilkenny and unearth 800 years of history at the Medieval Mile Museum. You will take afternoon tea at Butler house where you are free to explore at your leisure before drinks, canapés and an exquisite dinner awaits. After a relaxed breakfast the next day, take time to recline before heading back to Dublin Heuston Station where your journey concludes.

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Highlights of this Irish luxury train journey include:

• Two nights aboard the Belmond Grand Hibernian luxury sleeper train
• 24-hour steward service
• 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, hot drinks and soft drinks
• Traditional Irish entertainment
• Private visit to Hillsborough Castle, Belfast, with refreshments
• Tour of Kilkenny city centre with time at leisure to explore
• Afternoon tea at Butler House

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Itinerary:

Day 1 - Dublin:

Your first experience onboard the Grand Hibernian, will be a Champagne welcome reception in the Observation Car, followed by a delightful lunch. The arrival of the Grand Hibernian to Belfast will be later on during the day. When you arrive in Belfast you will visit Hillsborough Castle, which is Her Majesty's official Northern Ireland residence, you will have the chance to explore the home before enjoying refreshments in the Drawing Room. On returning to the Grand Hibernian, you will enjoy a silver service dinner, plus there is onboard traditional Irish entertainment during the evening.
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Day 2 - Kilkenny:

Pastries will be on offer in the morning followed by brunch, make use of the Observation Car and relax and enjoy the views. The afternoon on day 2 of the Taste of Ireland journey on the Grand Hibernian, will send you to the Medieval Mile Museum, followed by afternoon tea at Butler House in Kilkenny. Again, the evening back on the Grand Hibernian will be filled with Irish entertainment and a fine dining dinner.
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Day 3 - Dublin:

The final day of the Taste of Ireland journey on the Grand Hibernian is where the train will journey back to Dublin. A delightful breakfast will be served and you will arrive back into Dublin mid-morning.

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