Northern Ireland Top Highlights 2 Full-Day Tour Including Giants Causeway

Itinerary

Day 1: Belfast Sightseeing and Mural Tour

Stop At: International Wall (Murals), Divis Street, A501, Belfast BT13 2HE, UK
International Wall Mural and Falls Road: The “International Wall” sits close to Cupar Way on the Falls side and includes some murals on political themes, environmental issues and features famous world figures.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Peace Wall, 15 Cupar Way, Belfast BT13 2RX Northern Ireland
The first peace lines were built in 1969, following the outbreak of the 1969 Northern Ireland riots and the Troubles They were built as temporary structures meant to last only six months, but due to their effective nature they have become wider, longer and more permanent.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Shankill Road, Belfast Northern Ireland
Shankil Road: The Shankill Road (from Irish, Seanchill, meaning “old church” is one of the main roads leading through west Belfast, the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland It runs through the working-class, predominantly loyalist area known as the Shankill.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Crumlin Road Gaol, Crumlin Road, Belfast BT14 6ST Northern Ireland
Crumlin Road features two imposing structures of Belfast’s criminal justice system, the Crumlin Road Gaol (Jail) and Courthouse. The jail opened in 1845 and the courthouse five years later, though neither have been in service since the late 1990ss. Crumlin Road Jail is the only Victorian-era prison remaining in Northern Ireland and is commonly referred to as “The Crum.”
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Belfast Castle, Antrim Road, Belfast BT15 5GR Northern Ireland
Belfast Castle – situated in the north of the city on the slopes of the Cavehill Country Park the castle sits 400 feet above sea level offering beautiful views of the city. The castle has an antiques shop, immaculate kept gardens, restaurant and visitor centre.
Duration: 1 minute

Stop At: Belfast City Hall, City Hall Donegall square, Belfast BT1 5GS Northern Ireland
In 1888 Queen Victoria granted Belfast the status of the city and it was agreed that a grand and magnificent building was required to reflect this new status. City Hall opened its doors on the first of August 1906, at a time of unprecedented prosperity and industrial might for the city.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Clonard Monastery, 1A Clonard Gardens, Belfast BT13 2RL Northern Ireland
Clonard Monastery is a Catholic church and monastery, located off the Falls Road in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The complex was developed by the Catholic Redemptorists religious order. Members of this religious order came to Belfast originally in 1896
Duration: 20 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Giants Causeway, Antrim Coast and Game of Thrones Tour

Stop At: Bushmills Distillery, 2 Distillery Road, Bushmills BT57 8XH Northern Ireland
Bushmills Distillery is the oldest working distillery in Ireland. Founded in 1608, it has been known as the Old Bushmills Distillery since 1784. A fire destroyed the distillery in 1880, but it was rebuilt, and the 1890s proved to be a heyday for the company as it won numerous prizes, including the only gold medal for whiskey at the 1889 Paris Expo.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Dunluce Castle, 87 Dunluce Road Co. Antrim, Portrush BT57 8UY Northern Ireland
We arrive at one of the most dramatic castle ruins in the world. Prepare to be amazed at the way this old castle hangs over the edge of the cliffs. Part of the dunluce Castle fell into the sea in the 1600’s, and some servants died in the tragedy. Since that time, it is believed to be haunted by the unfortunate servants.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Giant's Causeway, Causeway Road, Bushmills BT57 8SU Northern Ireland
You will visit the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Northern Ireland. Stop at the Giant’s Causeway to enjoy around 1 hour exploring the 40,000 interlocking hexagonal stone columns on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Hexagonal basalt columns formed during a volcanic eruption 60 million years ago.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Dunseverick Castle, Bushmills BT57 8SY Northern Ireland
Ruins of the original gate lodge are all that remain of this castle, which was destroyed by General Robert Munro in 1642.

(stay approx. 15mins) Photo Shoot.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Ballintoy Harbour, Harbour Rd, Ballintoy BT54 6NA Northern Ireland
BALLINTOY HARBOUR. (The Iron Islands). Ballintoy harbour was the setting for Theon’s return to the Iron Islands as well as some of the areas around Dragonstone. It was here that Theon first met his sister Yara, was baptised in the name of the Drowned God.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge, 119A Whitepark Road, Ballintoy BT54 6LS Northern Ireland
CARRICK-A-REDE ROPE BRIDGE. is situated near the charming village of Ballintoy. Those that wish to cross the bridge can do, Those that do not wish to cross the bridge, can use the time to take an enjoyable coastal walk or visit the charming tea-rooms on the site.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Antrim Coast Road, Northern Ireland
We make our way back to Belfast along the Antrim Coast Road where we can see fine views of Rathlin Island, and on a clear day we may even see the Scottish coast 13 miles away. The views along this coastline are spectacular, no wonder it is one of the most visited destinations in Europe!
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.