€7,700 per person for a 6 day train journey around Ireland....

whomitconcerns

I had to read that twice to be sure....but thats the price. True they have 2 and 4 night tours also...hope they have lots of rich foreigners lined up!

GRAND TOUR OF IRELAND - 6 NIGHTS

7 Days / 6 Nights, from €7,722 per person
Ancient legends, inspiring natural beauty and vibrant cities—see the highlights of this beautiful country with a complete journey through Ireland. Tours from Dublin on the Belmond Grand Hibernian train are sure to stay with you for a lifetime.

Let yourself be captivated by the charms of the Emerald Isle as you journey in peerless luxury. Anticipate a journey accentuated by magical encounters, world-class cuisine and exceptional service.

https://www.belmond.com/grand-hibernian-train/journeys/grand-tour-of-ireland-6-nights

It doesnt even sound that amazing...but is that just bias because I/we live here? Or is this actually mad?

Manic Moran

Hmm. I might consider it for a longer journey, like for the now-defunct a American Orient Express. Luxury train travel is a fantastic way to see the scenery, much better than a bus, and the service and comfort is similar to that of a luxury hotel. That said, Ireland's longest run is, what, four hours? Hardly enough time to enjoy the meal, let alone make use of the sleeper car.

Nice idea, wrong country.

flanzer

Should call it the O'Rient express

Valetta

Getting to see Temple Bar on day five makes it all worth it.

RayCon

Oh Christ ... It's an Irish attempt at the "Orient Express" ....

http://www.spettacolinews.it/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/royal-scotsman04.jpg

Fools and their money ....

somesoldiers

"spot rare wildlife"....huh?

RayCon

somesoldiers wrote: »

"spot rare wildlife"....huh?

Sober People in Temple Bar on Day 5 .... rare as hens teeth.

Deco99

The price is in tune with the rest of the Belmont Trips for that length of time, just where would it go? unlike Europe we dont have great landscape via the train, they dont go through the mountainside or am I wrong?

Day 1 - Overnight in Charleville. WTF???
Day 2 - Limerick Junction
Day 3 - Athlone

Its a very expensive Bus tour

Kovu

somesoldiers wrote: »

"spot rare wildlife"....huh?

The infamous generous Cavan person.

Generic Dreadhead

Kovu wrote: »

The infamous generous Cavan person.

Rarely spotted in the wild though, kept in conservative habitats

Sleepy

6 day tour of Ireland and you don't get to see Galway? **** that.

x43r0

Sleepy wrote: »

6 day tour of Ireland and you don't get to see Galway? **** that.

Day 3 - Galway

somesoldiers

Kovu wrote: »

The infamous generous Cavan person.

A Cavan man was arrested for molesting a cat, it was the first time one had ever tried to put anything in a kitty

Kovu

Cormac... wrote: »

Rarely spotted in the wild though, kept in conservative habitats

Wha? The Imperial?

suicide_circus

The train looks pretty impressive but not a thousand euro per day impressive.

Micky Dolenz

I'll drive em around for half the price.

5rtytry56

Micky Dolenz wrote: »

I'll drive em around for half the price.

Sure you won't just drive them around, you're a complete chauffeur are'nt ye?

Specialun

This is the defintion of trying to pull the pants off the tourists

Some nice spots but near 8k per person..fook me pink

Tarzana2

For nearly 8k, I'd want guaranteed hot, sunny weather.

Specialun

Tarzana2 wrote: »

For nearly 8k, I'd want guaranteed hot, sunny weather.

Id want guaranteed hot something else for 8k..and she better be DD

L1011

RayCon wrote: »

Oh Christ ... It's an Irish attempt at the "Orient Express" ....

http://www.spettacolinews.it/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/royal-scotsman04.jpg

Fools and their money ....

Done by the actual Orient Express company. Not a knockoff

ScumLord

The train only carries 40 people according to the website so that's where your money is going. Trains aint cheap things to run so typically you want to cram as many people in as possible. Having small numbers means high price.

It's a luxury tour. How much would an American spend on renting a car, booking hotel rooms during peak season, buying dinners, booking tours? It probably wouldn't be too far off and no guarantee of quality.

I think it will appeal to some people, it's a nice option to have.

Valetta

If they get the customers, then I say fair play.

Even if I had the money, I don't think I'd have the balls to try it.

somesoldiers

Hopefully if they travel past Broombridge the scallies won't peg rocks at them like they do the Maynooth train

Sam Kade

Where are they going cork Dublin Tralee Galway every other rail line is redundant with years.

SpaceTime

Seems like a pricy enough trip.

obriendj

Go into destinations - the picture for Westport is from Dublin and the Molly Malone

Seems a very expensive and rushed trip.

kneemos

Fed and watered.Are digs included for the price?.

Rich Americans spring immediately to mind.

delahuntv

RayCon wrote: »

Oh Christ ... It's an Irish attempt at the "Orient Express" ....

http://www.spettacolinews.it/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/royal-scotsman04.jpg

Fools and their money ....

Operated by Belmond who operate similar services in UK and Europe and operate the Orient Express route in Europe. So, they have massive experience.

Deco99 wrote: »

The price is in tune with the rest of the Belmont Trips for that length of time, just where would it go? unlike Europe we dont have great landscape via the train, they dont go through the mountainside or am I wrong?

Day 1 - Overnight in Charleville. WTF???
Day 2 - Limerick Junction
Day 3 - Athlone

Its a very expensive Bus tour

The train is the mode of transport from point to point and the "hotel room" and the dining room. Local coaches take passengers to local areas of interest.

sashafierce wrote: »

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You can use Irish rail and stay in hostels and go the same route as this for less than €300

Somehow I doubt if your USA trip is 7 weeks in 5 star luxury with everything included!


For doubters - think of the luxury hotel market in Ireland. Plenty of people paying €1000 a night in some hotels. The market is there - its just not gonna be you or me.

Firefox11

5rtytry56 wrote: »

Sure you won't just drive them around, you're a complete chauffeur are'nt ye?

would you do like when Terry Wogan was taxied all over the country?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICbgp_h76BU

JONJO THE MISER

Could be well worth the investment for a budding con artist.
Wealthy older Americans, you could spin them all sorts of investments and such.

SEPT 23 1989

Can you bring your own drink?

jester77

Looks way too sterile with little charm and the dining car is awful, looks like something out of a cliched Irish wedding. If they are going to charge that much then I would be expecting something a bit more authentic. The chances are high that you are going to be looking out at a miserable grey day, they didn't have to make you look at it while inside as well.

But kudos on launching it. I like these sort of trips.

Eugene Norman

Bed and board included. Hardly that expensive. Also they "stable" in Charleville. They aren't really visiting it.

kneemos

Shame the east coast line is left out,it's a very scenic route but the Rosslare/Waterford line was closed.

Aidric

Decent bedrooms but those couches look similar to those ones my parents had in the early 90's.

Eugene Norman

kneemos wrote: »

Shame the east coast line is left out,it's a very scenic route but the Rosslare/Waterford line was closed.

Yeah. I was wondering. Most scenic route by far.

Pumpkinseeds

Almost 15 grand for a couple to spend a week on a train in Ireland. :eek: Tbh, the train does look very bland, in terms of decor. For 15 grand I'd expect not to have to sit at a table with 2 or more strangers. It's nothing compared to the Orient Express.

the_syco

somesoldiers wrote: »

Hopefully if they travel past Broombridge the scallies won't peg rocks at them like they do the Maynooth train

****Train breaks down at Broombridge****

[tannoy] this is your driver speaking, please don't venture outside, of the undead may kill you. If any of them try to get aboard, please feel free to use lethal force... :pac:

=-=

Hope the "the many large windows" in the "Observation Car" are bullet proof, in case the usual toerags attempt to pelt the train with stones.

The Backwards Man

Misses the whole North West, the only part of Ireland with seeing.

Eugene Norman

Pumpkinseeds wrote: »

Almost 15 grand for a couple to spend a week on a train in Ireland. :eek: Tbh, the train does look very bland, in terms of decor. For 15 grand I'd expect not to have to sit at a table with 2 or more strangers. It's nothing compared to the Orient Express.

Same company. The cabins and observation deck look good.

In terms of prices a 2 day one night trip London Venice is 2.8k euro.

https://www.belmond.com/venice-simplon-orient-express/journeys/4_176672

FalconGirl

This will sell well I think. Sounds kind of magical even if we know its really not. A lot of very wealthy tourists will be interested in this.

poisonated

It is described a lot better than it most likely is. 7,700 would get you a personal escorted tour around Ireland in a luxury car with 5 star hotels included and 3 course meals in Ireland's top restaurants.

kneemos

poisonated wrote: »

It is described a lot better than it most likely is. 7,700 would get you a personal escorted tour around Ireland in a luxury car with 5 star hotels included and 3 course meals in Ireland's top restaurants.

Trains aren't cheap I guess.

PizzamanIRL

I'll bring you for free with my companion pass.

poisonated

kneemos wrote: »

Trains aren't cheap I guess.

Sure I can get a return train to Galway from Dublin for 20 quid!

shruikan2553

Cruises are a fraction of the price. Get to see multiple countries too.

They can also tell the passengers that Donegal is a quarantine zone which they must never enter.

Señor Fancy Pants

Yeah il buy a ticket for 7.7k......some fcuker will still be in my seat when I get on.

jjbrien

jester77 wrote: »

Looks way too sterile with little charm and the dining car is awful, looks like something out of a cliched Irish wedding. If they are going to charge that much then I would be expecting something a bit more authentic. The chances are high that you are going to be looking out at a miserable grey day, they didn't have to make you look at it while inside as well.

But kudos on launching it. I like these sort of trips.

Does the train look like the train from harry potter to you?

Looks like you can go on the http://www.steamtrainsireland.com/mayrailtour/2015_booking_form.pdf
for less thand 500 euro for around the same jorney.

end of the road

Sam Kade wrote: »

Where are they going cork Dublin Tralee Galway every other rail line is redundant with years.

there is a lot more network then cork tralee and galway.

end of the road

kneemos wrote: »

Shame the east coast line is left out,it's a very scenic route but the Rosslare/Waterford line was closed.

that may not be a problem though. as operators can come into our network now bellmont may be able to force irish rail to allow them access to the rosslare waterford line. of course what condition the line is in god only knows