How much does it cost?

From A$9,090 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $6,520 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is the train travel included?

Yes. This is a rail-only round trip aboard The Emerald Isle Belle, departing and returning to Dublin.

Is it escorted or independent?

It is a fully-escorted tour run by Belle Trains (Rail Mates Tours).

Can the trip be customised?

Yes. Different packages are offered, and numerous optional off-train excursions are available.

Railway Adventures · Escorted tour

The Emerald Isle Belle

9-day round trip steam train tour of Ireland from Dublin

Railway Adventures offers The Emerald Isle Belle, a 9-day, fully-escorted round trip steam train tour of Ireland run by Belle Trains. The journey departs and returns to Dublin, travelling through Donegal, Westport and Killarney, crossing the River Shannon and the eskers, ancient raised embankments of glacial material, along the way. The train uses authentic carriages maintained by The Railway Preservation Society of Ireland, giving the trip the feel of an earlier era of rail travel. A Bar Car on board serves draught Guinness, described as the only one available on a train anywhere in the world. Different packages are on offer, along with numerous optional off-train excursions, so the trip can be tailored to each traveller. The evidence does not detail hotels, meals or a day-by-day schedule. This journey suits travellers who want a heritage steam train experience around Ireland rather than a city-based touring holiday.

What to know before you look closer

Different packages are offered for this tour, and the evidence does not specify what each package tier includes; confirm what the AUD 9,090 from-price covers before booking.
Only one departure is listed, in June 2027; confirm availability and dates with Railway Adventures before booking.
The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm the daily schedule and hotels with Railway Adventures before booking.

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From A$9,090 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $6,520 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is the train travel included?: Yes. This is a rail-only round trip aboard The Emerald Isle Belle, departing and returning to Dublin.
Is it escorted or independent?: It is a fully-escorted tour run by Belle Trains (Rail Mates Tours).
What is the train like on board?: The train uses authentic heritage carriages maintained by The Railway Preservation Society of Ireland, with a Bar Car serving draught Guinness.
What is the route?: A round trip from Dublin through Donegal, Westport and Killarney, crossing the River Shannon and the eskers.
Can the trip be customised?: Yes. Different packages are offered, and numerous optional off-train excursions are available.