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3-Day Northern Ireland Tour from Dublin: Giant’s Causeway & Titanic Experience
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Day 1: Day 1: Dublin - Belfast city (overnight Belfast)
Pass By: Dublin, Dublin, County Dublin
Choose from one of two central Dublin collection locations and we'll be on our way.
Stop At: Monasterboice Monastic Site, 1 Off the N Ireland
Our first stop this morning is at Monasterboice, a monastic settlement dating back to 501 AD. This ancient monastery is home to the best preserved and most intricately carved Celtic crosses in Ireland. A fully intact stone round tower also keeps watch over the horizon for marauding Vikings.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland
By late morning we'll arrive in Belfast. Discover why Lonely Planet regards Northern Ireland's capital as one of the top 10 'must- visit' cities on Earth. Your driver will show you highlights including City Hall, Queen's University, Albert's Clock, Botanic Gardens and much more. To begin, we visit Belfast's number 1 attraction - the Titanic Experience (entry included)! We take you on a fascinating journey back in time during which we get to experience Titanic's story. From her conception in Belfast in the early 1900s, through her construction and launch, to her infamous maiden voyage and catastrophic demise.With plenty of time at leisure to explore the city, we strongly recommend the political “Black Taxi” tour (optional) to view the Peace Wall and infamous political murals. The drivers are locals and can explain what life was like in Belfast during the conflict of 1969 - 1998.Tonight we'll stay downtown, a most lively area with great pubs and restaurants catering to all tastes and budgets. Live music venues are plentiful and Belfast is well known for its great nightlife.
Duration: 1 day
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Belfast City
Day 2: Day 2: Belfast - Giants Causeway - Letterkenny (Overnnight in Letterkenny)
Stop At: The Dark Hedges, off Bregagh Road, Ballymoney Northern Ireland
A glorious touring day cruising the Beautiful North Coast. We initially visit the Dark Hedges, famed by the Game of Thrones.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Giant's Causeway, Causeway Road, Bushmills BT57 8SU Northern Ireland
Then it's the jackpot visit of the day - we will trace the footprints of Celtic Giants, walk the Giant's Causeway! Ulster's #1 attraction since 2 million BC! A UNESCO world heritage site and the proud location of an estimated 60,000 hexagonal columns of basalt rock formed by cataclysmic violent volcanic eruptions a long long time ago! Your guide will wax lyrical about how our giant warrior hero - Fionn McCool - built it to fight off our cousins the pesky Scots.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Derry, Derry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
We'll continue to the nearby city of Derry / Londonderry where we'll spend the afternoon. There will be plenty of time at leisure after an excellent in-depth walking tour of Derry's walls with a local guide. Learn why the city is officially known as Londonderry and the story of the long bloody siege here in 1689. Your guide will take you down to the well known Bogside district, scene of the Bloody Sunday massacre in 1972 and inspiration for U2's classic anthem 'Sunday, Bloody Sunday'.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Letterkenny, Letterkenny, County Donegal
Just across the border lie the hills of Donegal. We'll overnight in the neat town of Letterkenny for a flavour of rural Ireland.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Letterkenny
Day 3: Letterkenny - Galway - Dublin
Pass By: Wild Atlantic Way The Atlantic Coast of Ireland, Galway Ireland
After breakfast this morning, we'll head down a portion of the west coast's Wild Atlantic Way.
Stop At: Drumcliffe Church, Drumcliff Ireland
Our journey takes us through the poetic heartland of Co. Sligo, W.B. Yeats country. We visit the final resting place of the Nobel laureate in Drumcliff Abbey, and admire beautiful Benbulben mountain referenced in many of his poems.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Strandhill Beach, Co Sligo, Strandhill, Sligo Ireland
Further along the road lies Ireland's premier surf venue and beach at Strandhill, Co. Sligo with some time at leisure for refreshments
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Galway, Galway, County Galway, Western Ireland
Our final stop before returning to Dublin is Galway where we have free time to explore. Maybe visit some wonderful local seafood eateries or try a pint in one of the fantastic pubs.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Day 1: Dublin - Belfast city (overnight Belfast)
Pass By: Dublin, Dublin, County Dublin
Choose from one of two central Dublin collection locations and we'll be on our way.
Stop At: Monasterboice Monastic Site, 1 Off the N Ireland
Our first stop this morning is at Monasterboice, a monastic settlement dating back to 501 AD. This ancient monastery is home to the best preserved and most intricately carved Celtic crosses in Ireland. A fully intact stone round tower also keeps watch over the horizon for marauding Vikings.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland
By late morning we'll arrive in Belfast. Discover why Lonely Planet regards Northern Ireland's capital as one of the top 10 'must- visit' cities on Earth. Your driver will show you highlights including City Hall, Queen's University, Albert's Clock, Botanic Gardens and much more. To begin, we visit Belfast's number 1 attraction - the Titanic Experience (entry included)! We take you on a fascinating journey back in time during which we get to experience Titanic's story. From her conception in Belfast in the early 1900s, through her construction and launch, to her infamous maiden voyage and catastrophic demise.With plenty of time at leisure to explore the city, we strongly recommend the political “Black Taxi” tour (optional) to view the Peace Wall and infamous political murals. The drivers are locals and can explain what life was like in Belfast during the conflict of 1969 - 1998.Tonight we'll stay downtown, a most lively area with great pubs and restaurants catering to all tastes and budgets. Live music venues are plentiful and Belfast is well known for its great nightlife.
Duration: 1 day
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Belfast City
Day 2: Day 2: Belfast - Giants Causeway - Letterkenny (Overnnight in Letterkenny)
Stop At: The Dark Hedges, off Bregagh Road, Ballymoney Northern Ireland
A glorious touring day cruising the Beautiful North Coast. We initially visit the Dark Hedges, famed by the Game of Thrones.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Giant's Causeway, Causeway Road, Bushmills BT57 8SU Northern Ireland
Then it's the jackpot visit of the day - we will trace the footprints of Celtic Giants, walk the Giant's Causeway! Ulster's #1 attraction since 2 million BC! A UNESCO world heritage site and the proud location of an estimated 60,000 hexagonal columns of basalt rock formed by cataclysmic violent volcanic eruptions a long long time ago! Your guide will wax lyrical about how our giant warrior hero - Fionn McCool - built it to fight off our cousins the pesky Scots.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Derry, Derry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
We'll continue to the nearby city of Derry / Londonderry where we'll spend the afternoon. There will be plenty of time at leisure after an excellent in-depth walking tour of Derry's walls with a local guide. Learn why the city is officially known as Londonderry and the story of the long bloody siege here in 1689. Your guide will take you down to the well known Bogside district, scene of the Bloody Sunday massacre in 1972 and inspiration for U2's classic anthem 'Sunday, Bloody Sunday'.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Letterkenny, Letterkenny, County Donegal
Just across the border lie the hills of Donegal. We'll overnight in the neat town of Letterkenny for a flavour of rural Ireland.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Letterkenny
Day 3: Letterkenny - Galway - Dublin
Pass By: Wild Atlantic Way The Atlantic Coast of Ireland, Galway Ireland
After breakfast this morning, we'll head down a portion of the west coast's Wild Atlantic Way.
Stop At: Drumcliffe Church, Drumcliff Ireland
Our journey takes us through the poetic heartland of Co. Sligo, W.B. Yeats country. We visit the final resting place of the Nobel laureate in Drumcliff Abbey, and admire beautiful Benbulben mountain referenced in many of his poems.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Strandhill Beach, Co Sligo, Strandhill, Sligo Ireland
Further along the road lies Ireland's premier surf venue and beach at Strandhill, Co. Sligo with some time at leisure for refreshments
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Galway, Galway, County Galway, Western Ireland
Our final stop before returning to Dublin is Galway where we have free time to explore. Maybe visit some wonderful local seafood eateries or try a pint in one of the fantastic pubs.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- 2x Breakfast
- Accommodation included: 2 nights
- 2 nights accommodation (Belfast & Letterkenny, Co.Donegal)
- Breakfast
- Derry Walking Tour
- Transport on air-conditioned coach
- FREE High Speed WIFI featured on majority of coaches
- Fun Professional Guide
- Entry/Admission - Giant's Causeway
Not included
- Gratuities
- Lunch/Drinks
- Black Taxi Tour in Belfast (*optional, organised and paid to driver/guide)
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infant seats available
- If you wish to book our Economy option, please confirm with us the room type you would like to book during or after you booking:
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required for the Economy option
- Twin Room, one room with two single beds.
- Double Room, one room with one double bed.
- Triple Room, one room for a booking of 3 passengers with three single beds.
- Additional Information:
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Pick-up location must be confirmed during/after booking. Failure to do so may result in missing the tour.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- All timings listed are approximate and are to the guides discretion on the day.
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
60%
Aquatic
30%
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First 2 days and driver/guide (Freddy) were very good. Accommodations were fine. 3rd day was not so good. We spent virtually all day on the coach and had less than 3 hours in Galway.
Our tour guide could not have been more wonderful! Took us to many sites that were not even listed on the program and made special efforts to accommodate me traveling with small children. I wouldn't expect such care on a budget tour but I was pleasantly surprised.
This tour was amazing. Our driver/guide Freddie from Paddywagon tours was awesome and made the journey enjoyable. The Belfast and Derry days were eye-opening and educational. Both are beautiful cities despite their troubled pasts. The Black Taxi tour in Belfast is a must. The Black Taxi tour driver was very knowledgeable and so kind in answering all of our questions in full. A very special thank you to Rory our walking tour guide in Derry who explained some very difficult and complicated history to us in such a fair and honest manner. The accommodations in both cities were decent and there was ample of time to explore and we found good places to eat. The visits to the Carrick-a-rede rope bridge and the Giants Causeway were breathtaking. Also Galway city was just lovely. In hindsight, I wish I had booked a 6 day tour instead of a 3 day tour!!!