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Paris, London, Edinburgh, and Dublin

Thirteen-day rail and ferry trip across Paris, London, Edinburgh, Dublin

Illustration of Paris, London, Edinburgh, and Dublin

Railbookers operates this thirteen-day, twelve-night rail and ferry vacation that starts in Paris and ends in Dublin, spending three nights in each of four cities. The days combine guided touring with free time: a small-group tour takes in the Tower of London and the Crown Jewels, a curated walk covers the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle, and a full day trip explores the Highlands, Glencoe, and Loch Ness. The Eurostar carries travelers from Paris to London on day 4, and a UK train continues north to Edinburgh on day 7 with coastal views crossing into Scotland. Getting to Ireland on day 10 means a train to Holyhead followed by a ferry crossing, so the journey is not entirely on rails. In Dublin, a small-group food tour closes out the trip with local seafood and Irish stew. This suits travelers who want a heavily planned, multi-country tour with most sightseeing already arranged.

What to know before you look closer

  • The Edinburgh to Dublin leg on day 10 is a train to Holyhead followed by a ferry crossing to Ireland, not an all-rail journey.
  • The evidence does not state hotel star ratings for any of the four cities, only that breakfast is included each night.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Paris

    Your Journey Begins in Paris

    Welcome to Paris! Make your way to your hotel and check in for a three-night stay. Take a stroll along the banks of the river Seine.

  2. Day 2overnight: Paris

    Paris

    Visit the Eiffel Tower with priority access summit ticket, then explore the avenues and arrondissements of Paris atop an open-top bus tour.

  3. Day 3overnight: Paris

    Paris

    Use your Hop on Hop off bus tickets, visit the Louvre Museum, take a scenic cruise under the bridges of Paris, and enjoy dinner on the Left Bank.

  4. Day 4railovernight: London

    Paris to London

    Make your way to Gare du Nord and take the Eurostar direct to London. Explore the city with your included hop-on, hop-off tour.

  5. Day 5overnight: London

    London

    A guided tour of St. Paul's Cathedral and the Tower of London, viewing the Crown Jewels, then a scenic cruise along the River Thames.

  6. Day 6overnight: London

    London

    A small-group tour (max 10 people) passing Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and No. 10 Downing Street, then the Churchill War Rooms.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Edinburgh

    London to Edinburgh

    All aboard the train to Edinburgh from London's Kings Cross Station, with coastal views crossing into Scotland. Check in for a three-night stay.

  8. Day 8overnight: Edinburgh

    Edinburgh

    A curated tour of the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle, then a scenic walk up to Arthur's Seat, the Royal Yacht Britannia, or a Scotch Whisky introduction.

  9. Day 9overnight: Edinburgh

    Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Day Trip

    A tour of the dramatic Highlands, visiting Glencoe and Cairngorms National Park, with a cruise along Loch Ness.

  10. Day 10railovernight: Dublin

    Edinburgh to Dublin

    Head to the train station for a scenic ride to Holyhead, where you'll catch your ferry over to Dublin.

  11. Day 11overnight: Dublin

    Dublin

    Explore Dublin using your included Hop-On, Hop-Off bus pass, and hop off at the Guinness Storehouse.

  12. Day 12overnight: Dublin

    Dublin

    A food tour to hidden gems frequented by locals, dining on gourmet dishes including local seafood and Irish stew.

  13. Day 13

    Your Journey Ends in Dublin

    Check out of your hotel after breakfast this morning and continue with your travels.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 4The Eurostar takes travelers direct from Gare du Nord in Paris to London, where a hop-on, hop-off tour is included for the rest of the day.
  • Day 7The train from London's Kings Cross Station carries travelers north with coastal views as it crosses into Scotland, arriving in Edinburgh for a three-night stay.
  • Day 9A day trip tours the dramatic Highlands, visiting Glencoe and Cairngorms National Park with a cruise along Loch Ness.
  • Day 10Travelers take a scenic train ride from Edinburgh to Holyhead, then cross by ferry to Dublin.
  • Day 12A small-group food tour visits spots frequented by locals in Dublin, with dishes including local seafood and Irish stew.

Included

  • Rail travel as per the itinerary
  • 3 nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast in Paris
  • 3 nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast in London
  • 3 nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast in Edinburgh
  • 3 nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast in Dublin
  • Hop-on Hop-off pass in Paris
  • Skip-the-line Eiffel Tower tickets
  • Scenic Paris River Cruise
  • Louvre Museum tickets
  • Hop-on Hop-off pass in London
  • Early Access Tour of the Tower of London and the Crown Jewels
  • Walking tour of Westminster and the Churchill War Rooms
  • Ferry between Holyhead and Dublin
  • Walking tour of the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle
  • Day trip to Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands from Edinburgh
  • Dublin Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Pass
  • Small group food tour of Dublin

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes, along with a ferry. Rail connects Paris, London, and Edinburgh, including the Eurostar on day 4 and a UK train to Edinburgh on day 7, then a train to Holyhead and a ferry to Dublin on day 10.
Is this trip guided or independent?
Most days include a pre-arranged guided element, such as a small-group Tower of London tour, a guided Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile tour, a Highlands day trip, and a small-group Dublin food tour, alongside hop-on, hop-off passes for touring on your own.
How many nights are spent in each city?
Three nights each in Paris, London, Edinburgh, and Dublin, for a thirteen-day, twelve-night trip.
What is included besides rail travel and hotels?
Skip-the-line Eiffel Tower and Louvre tickets, a Paris river cruise, hop-on hop-off passes in Paris, London, and Dublin, an early access Tower of London tour, a Churchill War Rooms walking tour, a Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle tour, a Highlands day trip to Loch Ness and Glencoe, the Holyhead to Dublin ferry, and a small-group Dublin food tour.
How much does this trip cost?
Prices start from $3,469 per person, about $267 per day.
Is the Edinburgh to Dublin leg all by train?
No. It is a scenic train ride to Holyhead followed by a ferry crossing to Dublin.

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