My husband and I participated in Authentic Europe’s “All Ireland” rail tour, which was a mix of trains, buses, and ferries. It surpassed our expectations for many reasons. First, we always had a friendly guide who explained the itinerary, meeting points, etc. We saw and did so much in our week! The hotels and breakfasts were top-notch with nice locations. Regarding luggage: we brought a couple of carry-ons rather than any large suitcases, and that worked out really well with being in several locations. So glad we decided to do this trip , as it was a great introduction to beautiful Ireland and its welcoming people.