The Splendour of Steam aboard the Emerald Isle Belle
4 tours from £3,150pp
Holidays featuring 4 incredible steam journeys and 5 remarkable places
There’s a particular kind of magic to seeing Ireland by vintage steam train. As the Emerald Isle Belle carries you from Dublin into the wild beauty of the north west, the world slows, the views widen, and that famous Iris welcome greets you at every stop. Across nine unhurried nights you’ll wind through Longford, Westport and Killarney – each day a fresh discovery, each evening a comfortable retreat.
The Emerald Isle Belle
Enjoy the timeless pleasure of steam travel aboard beautifully restored Craven carriages. Ireland’s equivalent of the British Mark 2 coach, they were originally built in the 1960s during the final great era of steam. With large picture windows and sliding ventilators, the carriages allow the sights, sounds and scents of steam travel to drift inside. A much-loved highlight is the Bar Car – a pub on wheels serving the world’s only draught Guinness on rails.
Four ways to holiday, one spectacular journey
Every package, including Classic, Signature, Prestige and Prestige Deluxe, shares the same scenic route and signature steam experience – the difference lies in how indulgently you'd like to travel.
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Venture deep into the enchanting, rugged landscapes of the north west of Ireland by steam train, with the 'Prestige Deluxe' package included.
- 9 nights hotel with Irish breakfast
- 4 lunches and 8 evening meals
- Steam train journeys from Dublin to Longford, Ballina to Westport, Westport to Killarney, and Killarney to Dublin
- A private table for 2 on board the Emerald Isle Belle
- All excursions
- Welcome glass of champagne on board the Emerald Isle Belle
- Complimentary drinks package on board the Emerald Isle Belle, including 1 bottle of house wine per table at lunch and a selection of beers, wines and soft drinks
- Tea and coffee on board the Emerald Isle Belle
- Luggage courier service to and from each hotel throughout the holiday
- Coach transfers to and from each hotel throughout the holiday
- Services of an experienced representative from Belle Trains
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Venture deep into the enchanting, rugged landscapes of the north west of Ireland by steam train, with the 'Prestige' package included.
- 9 nights hotel with Irish breakfast
- 4 lunches and 4 evening meals
- Steam train journeys from Dublin to Longford, Ballina to Westport, Westport to Killarney, and Killarney to Dublin
- A private table for 2 on board the Emerald Isle Belle
- Complimentary tea and coffee on board the Emerald Isle Belle
- Welcome glass of sparkling wine on board the Emerald Isle Belle
- A glass of house wine or pint of Guinness with lunch on board the Emerald Isle Belle
- Coach transfers to and from each hotel throughout the holiday
- Luggage courier service to and from each hotel throughout the holiday
- Services of an experienced representative from Belle Trains
Availability:
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2027
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Venture deep into the enchanting, rugged landscapes of the north west of Ireland by steam train, with the 'Signature' package included.
- 9 nights hotel with Irish breakfast
- 4 lunches and 4 evening meals
- Steam train journeys from Dublin to Longford, Ballina to Westport, Westport to Killarney, and Killarney to Dublin
- Complimentary tea and coffee on board the Emerald Isle Belle
- A welcome glass of Buck's Fizz on board the Emerald Isle Belle
- Luggage courier service to and from each hotel throughout the holiday
- Coach transfers to and from each hotel throughout the holiday
- Services of an experienced representative from Belle Trains
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2027
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Venture deep into the enchanting, rugged landscapes of the north west of Ireland by steam train, with the 'Classic' package included.
- 9 nights hotel with Irish breakfast
- Steam train journeys from Dublin to Longford, Ballina to Westport, Westport to Killarney, and Killarney to Dublin
- Complimentary tea and coffee on board the Emerald Isle Belle
- Coach transfers to and from each hotel throughout the holiday
- Luggage courier service to and from each hotel throughout the holiday
- Services of an experienced Belle Trains representative
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2027
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