Designer's conception of Grand Hibernian luxury cabin. Photo courtesy of Belmond

Based in Dublin, the Grand Hibernian will offer 2-, 4- and 6-night excursions in both the Irish Republic and Northern Ireland. In addition to Dublin, major destinations will include Belfast and Cork. Belmond announced the new service yesterday.

 

Tea time on the Royal Scotsman. IRT photo by Eleanor Hardy

The train most resembles Belmond's Royal Scotsman (right), which pairs exclusive off-train tours with fine dining, spirits and luxury accommodations on board.

 

Booking on the Grand Hibernian begins this spring. To request space, please click here.  We will put your name on the "first notification" list as soon as booking begins.

 

For more details of the train's design and concept, please, click here. 

 

Besides the Royal Scotsman, other fab trains in the Belmond stable include the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, British Pullman, Eastern & Oriental Express, Hiram Bingham and Andean Explorer and Northern Belle. The Society of International Railway Travelers is pleased to be a preferred agency for Belmond's trains, hotels and cruises.