AMERICAN RESERVATIONS 205 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401 United States of America Tel: +1 800 524 2420 (Toll Free) Fax: +1 843 937 9036 Email: [email protected] EUROPEAN RESERVATIONS IRELAND’S NEW LUXURY Shackleton House, 4 Battle Bridge Lane, London, SE1 2HP United Kingdom Tel: 0845 077 2222 or +44 (0)20 3117 1300 RAIL ADVENTURE Fax: +44 (0)20 7921 4708 Email: [email protected] SOUTHEAST ASIAN AND AUSTRALASIAN RESERVATIONS 100 Beach Road, #34-01/02, Shaw Tower, Singapore 189702 Tel: +65 6395 0678 Fax: +65 6392 3600 Email: [email protected] BELMOND.COM/GRANDHIBERNIAN “THERE ARE NO STRANGERS HERE ONLY FRIENDS YOU HAVEN’T YET MET” William Butler Yeats belmond.com/grandhibernian belmond.com/grandhibernian EXPERIENCE IRELAND Chapter One With its wild, unspoilt landscapes, stunning vistas, fascinating history and friendly local people, the Emerald Isle is the perfect holiday destination belmond.com/grandhibernian belmond.com/grandhibernian CASTLES AND THE CRAIC Lush green landscapes, fabulous food and a wealth of literary and musical talent — Ireland truly has something for everyone to enjoy reland’s landscape is dotted with With a harp as its national emblem, farming has always been a mainstay of vestiges of its past, from Iron Age it’s no surprise that music is the nation’s life, with cattle producing rich milk forts to Christian monasteries. passion. Passing pubs in Ireland you and butter. Lovers of fish and seafood IBut most magnificent of all are its may hear strains of lively folk music will relish the bounty of this island’s castles: from atmospheric, windswept — fiddles, flutes, bodhran drums and waters, especially its famous oysters and ruins to beautifully restored fortresses, wonderful uilleann pipes, as well as mussels. Feast on speciality cheeses, such all have fascinating tales to tell. At guitars and melodious voices. In this as Gubbeen from West Cork, as well as the 15th-century Blarney Castle near land of reeling, jigging, ceilidhs and smoked fish and charcuterie. Cork, for example, visitors bend over fleadhs, don’t expect to keep your feet And, of course, Ireland is famous backwards (literally) to kiss the Blarney still for long. And when it comes to worldwide for Guinness, which has Stone in the hope of being blessed with celebrating, you’ll find everything from been in production since 1759 when magical eloquence. the biggest nationwide gatherings for Arthur Guinness leased a disused On the literary front, Ireland’s prowess St Patrick’s Day with music, dancing brewery in Dublin. Known as the “black is legendary, having produced four Nobel and grand parades, to specific events stuff”, it can be tasted on a tour of the prizewinners — George Bernard Shaw, devoted to oysters in Galway or the arts Guinness Storehouse, or in any pub, bar WB Yeats, Samuel Beckett and Seamus in Belfast. or restaurant. Equally famous are the Heaney. Add to that Jonathan Swift, As for the landscape, you may never whiskeys, particularly Bushmills and Oscar Wilde and James Joyce and you have seen grass as green as that of Ireland Jameson, but do note, whiskey is written have a pretty peerless line-up. and with swathes of fertile pasture, with an “e” here! belmond.com/grandhibernian belmond.com/grandhibernian WELCOME ON BOARD Chapter Two Belmond Grand Hibernian is Ireland’s first luxury touring train, taking travel in this beautiful country to new heights belmond.com/grandhibernian belmond.com/grandhibernian TRAVEL IN STYLE Enter a world of elegant carriages, fine cuisine and attentive service, with an ever-changing backdrop of Ireland’s landscapes Accommodating just 40 passengers in 20 Wexford, a light-filled space enhanced cabins, each named after an Irish county, with Irish motifs and tweed fabrics. the train offers guests an intimate From wonderful artisan cheeses and experience exploring ancient castles superb smoked fish to smooth Irish and spotting rare wildlife, with onboard whiskeys, the onboard menus give guests entertainment and ample opportunities to an authentic taste of Ireland. make new friends. Combining the warm atmosphere Designed with a strong Irish flavour, and elegance of a Dublin saloon, the the train’s interiors are fresh, light and Observation Car, Kildare, is the focal contemporary — mixing romance and point for making new friends and heritage with a breath of Irish air. listening to music, while gazing out of the There are five carriages offering 16 large windows at the views. Naturally, it twin and four double cabins, all of which will also be the place to taste the country’s can interconnect with a twin cabin. finest whiskeys or a pint of Guinness. There is also a wheelchair-adapted cabin Some days will begin early with a visit for guests with limited mobility. to a local sight or an invigorating round The two air-conditioned dining of golf. However action-packed the carriages — Sligo, an elegant restaurant itinerary, you can be sure of restful sleep with a contemporary Georgian feel, and as the train stops to stable each night. belmond.com/grandhibernian belmond.com/grandhibernian CABIN PLANS Our en-suite cabins provide a cosy and sophisticated haven in which to relax Writing Desk and savour the glorious Wardrobescenery Chair Belmond Grand Hibernian has twin and double cabins, each equipped with an en-suite shower room, a wardrobe, desk and a picture window from which to admire the view. There is also a wheelchair-adapted cabin. The cabins are fresh, light and contemporary yet steeped in heritage. The interior design of the 10 carriages reflects Dublin’s Georgian architecture, with inspiration taken from the flora and fauna of the Irish landscape. All interior furnishings are supplied by local businesses, including hand-crafted stone counters in the Observation Car from a Dublin-based company and wool-blended carpets. The designs all feature Belmond Grand Hibernian’s Celtic knot woven throughout in colours matching the tartan of the counties after which the carriages are named including sleeper car Waterford and dining car Sligo. Wardrobe Chair Writing Desk DOUBLE CABIN Writing Desk Wardrobe Chair TWIN CABIN ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE Wardrobe Chair belmond.com/grandhibernian Writing Desk belmond.com/grandhibernian YOUR JOURNEY Chapter Three Discover where our itineraries in Ireland will take you, from Belfast in the north to Cork in the south belmond.com/grandhibernian belmond.com/grandhibernian THE ROUTES JOURNEYS TASTE OF Key destinations IRELAND Our Irish adventures, which Taste of Ireland take place between April and (2 nights) 2 NIGHTS October, range from a four- Legends and Loughs SCOTLAND night trip up the west coast (4 nights) to a two-night adventure to Travel from Belfast in the Belfast. Or why not combine north to Waterford in the south the two for a six-night journey NORTHERN on this two-night journey encompassing both the IRELAND DAY 1 Leave Dublin Heuston Station in Republic of Ireland and BELFAST the early afternoon and lunch is served on Northern Ireland? board as the train travels north through All journeys depart and the green Irish countryside. On arrival in Belfast, visit The Titanic Experience, an arrive back to Dublin award-winning visitor attraction that Heuston Station brings to life the history of the celebrated but ill-fated ocean liner in the city where it Westport Dundalk all began. Back on board, dinner is followed by evening entertainment. CONNEMARA DAY 2 This morning, the train journeys NATIONAL Roscommon IRISH PARK SEA south to the historic Viking port of JOURNEYS Athlone Waterford. Disembark to visit Curraghmore House, home to generations Portarlington of the Waterford family, where you enjoy l Galway Taste of Ireland DUBLIN an exclusive tour and afternoon tea. The l Legends and Loughs REPUBLIC OF mansion boasts some of the finest l Grand Tour of Ireland IRELAND neo-classical rooms in Ireland while its formal gardens include an intriguing shell Thurles house built by Catherine, Countess of Tyrone, in 1754. Visit the House of Bagenalstown Waterford Crystal for a fascinating factory tour. Return to the train for dinner, which is rounded off with a Why not charter the train for your Charleville performance by traditional local exclusive use? Our train charters musicians in the Observation Car. are perfect for any occasion, with Killarney Overnight in Bagenalstown. customised menus, drinks and LOUGH Waterford DAY 3 Breakfast is served as the train LEANE WALES tailormade itineraries. Alternatively, Cork Midleton travels north and returns to Dublin hire the train for a day excursion Heuston Station, your journey’s end. or spectacular gala dinner. 2017 departure dates: April 29; May 06, 13, 20, 27; June 03, 17, 24; July 01, 22, 29; August 05, 12, 26; September 02, 09, 16, For more information and prices, please XXXXXXXXXXX 23, 30; October 07, 14 visit belmond.com/grandhibernian VISIT THE TITABIC EXPERIENCE IN BELFAST Routes shown are for guidance only and are subject to change belmond.com/grandhibernian belmond.com/grandhibernian LEGENDS GRAND TOUR AND LOUGHS OF IRELAND 4 NIGHTS 6 NIGHTS Visit Eire, taking in Blarney Why not combine the two- and Castle, the Lakes of Killarney, four-night journeys for an Connemara National Park and unforgettable six-night charming Galway itinerary, travelling the length and breadth of Ireland DAY 1 Leave Dublin for Cork, enjoying afternoon tea en route. Take a guided tour DAY 1 Depart Dublin for Cork. Enjoy an of the historic Jameson distillery, then evening private tour of Jameson distillery. re-join the train for dinner followed by Dinner and entertainment on board. entertainment in the Observation Car. DAY 2 Head south to Blarney Castle, for DAY 2 Visit Blarney Castle and House, a private tour and chance to kiss the stone, home of the legendary Blarney Stone for followed by morning coffee in Blarney a private tour followed by morning House.