Mourne Mountains, Titanic & Giant's Causeway

Itinerary

Mourne Mountains, Titanic & Giant's Causeway

The highlights of Northern Ireland are calling! Experience the popular destinations at the heart of some of the country's most iconic tales on this six-day getaway. We take in the dramatic scenery of the Mourne Mountains, which provided the inspiration for C.S. Lewis’ Narnia books, step into history with a visit to Titanic Belfast, where the world’s most famous ship was built, walk in the footsteps of giants at the Giant’s Causeway, Northern Ireland’s most famous UNESCO World Heritage Site, journey along one of the most scenic coastal routes and also see the statue of folk legend Molly Malone in the fair city of Dublin.

Mourne Mountains, Titanic & Giant's Causeway

• Return coach travel & ferry crossings
• 4 nights at the La Mon Hotel & Country Club, Castlereagh (JG4 rating) with dinner & breakfast
• Overnight stay at a selected hotel in the Dublin area (JG3 rating) with dinner
• Breakfast on the return ferry home
• Excursions to Giant’s Causeway, Portrush, Antrim's Causeway Coast, Belfast, Titanic Belfast, Hillsborough, Downpatrick, Mountains of Mourne & Dublin
• Guided city tour of Belfast with a local guide
• Services of a tour manager in Ireland

Optional guided city tour of Dublin (£19pp)

Due to ferry times, coach pickup times may be very early in the morning.

Mourne Mountains, Titanic & Giant's Causeway

Day 1We catch the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin and continue onwards to the La Mon Hotel & Country Club in Castlereagh, our base for the next four nights.

Mourne Mountains, Titanic & Giant's Causeway

Day 2Our day begins at the Giant’s Causeway, the grand rock formation on everyone’s must-see list. Like a huge game of Jenga that got out of hand, these hexagonal volcanic columns are guarded by the foaming ocean and dramatic cliffs and were produced by volcanic eruptions some sixty million years ago. Interactive displays, exhibitions and audio guides in the state-of-the-art visitor centre unveil the stories and science that surround this natural phenomenon. 

From here, we spend some free time in the seaside resort of Portrush, famous for its golf course which held The Open in 2025. Take a walk along the golden beaches, soak up the lovely sea views at Ramore Head, an Area of Special Scientific Interest, and enjoy lunch at your leisure, perhaps at one of the fresh seafood restaurants. We then take a scenic drive along part of the Causeway Coast route, past the Glens of Antrim, a series of nine waterfall-studded picturesque valleys. Stretching along the Antrim Coast, this is one of the most stunning drives in the country, offering views of rugged cliffs, charming villages and the vast Atlantic Ocean.

Mourne Mountains, Titanic & Giant's Causeway

Day 3This morning provides the chance to explore the lively city of Belfast during a tour led by a local guide, who really brings its history to life in a way that only natives can. Northern Ireland’s best-known city has undergone a striking transformation, and we learn all about its fascinating heritage as an industrial dynamo, from tobacco to linen and, of course, ship building, as well as its hidden secrets.

A day out in Belfast would not be complete without a visit to Titanic Belfast, this state-of-the-art multimedia exhibition is easily the city’s most visited attraction. Located at the original Harland & Wolff shipyard, we walk in the footsteps of the men who built RMS Titanic; the world’s most famous ship. With nine interactive galleries housed in an iconic building designed to resemble the ship's hull, there is plenty to uncover here.

Mourne Mountains, Titanic & Giant's Causeway

Day 4We enjoy a drive past the spectacular Mountains of Mourne, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, stopping to explore some of the region’s towns along the way. Hillsborough is a delightful town that is home to a beautiful castle, which you may choose to visit at your leisure, plus scenic wooded parkland and lakes. The popular seaside resort of Newcastle is the picturesque gateway to the Kingdom of Mourne, where Slieve Donard, Northern Ireland’s highest mountain, sweeps down to the sea, while Downpatrick’s cathedral is said to be the burial place of St Patrick. Downpatrick is also home to the Down County Museum, housed in a beautifully restored 18th-century building that once served as the county gaol. Should you choose to visit, you'll find the exhibits range from archaeological finds to artefacts from the Victorian era, and you can also explore the old gaol cells to learn about the lives of prisoners here.

Mourne Mountains, Titanic & Giant's Causeway

Day 5Checking out of our hotel, we head to Dublin for an afternoon at leisure, or alternatively opt to maximise your sightseeing in the city by joining the optional guided city tour. Just some of the sights here include the historic Temple Bar area, known as the entertainment and cultural quarter of Dublin, and Trinity College, the oldest university in Ireland set in 40 acres of cobbled squares, gardens and parks. Later, we spend the night in our hotel in the Dublin area.

Mourne Mountains, Titanic & Giant's Causeway

Day 6We check out of our hotel very early to catch the ferry back to Holyhead; therefore a voucher will be provided to enjoy breakfast on board. On arrival in Holyhead, we continue our journey home.

Mourne Mountains, Titanic & Giant's Causeway

• Outbound flight to Belfast & return from Dublin
• Airport taxes & luggage allowance (one piece of checked-in hold luggage per person)
• Airport transfers in Ireland
• 4 nights at the La Mon Hotel & Country Club, Castlereagh (JG4 rating) with dinner & breakfast
• Overnight stay at a selected hotel in the Dublin area (JG3 rating) with dinner & breakfast
• Excursions to Giant’s Causeway, Portrush, Antrim's Causeway Coast, Belfast, Titanic Belfast, Hillsborough, Downpatrick, Mountains of Mourne & Dublin
• Guided city tour of Belfast with a local guide
• Services of a tour manager in Ireland

Optional guided city tour of Dublin (£19pp)

Mourne Mountains, Titanic & Giant's Causeway

Day 1We fly to Belfast and are transferred to our hotel in Castlereagh, our base for the next four nights.

Mourne Mountains, Titanic & Giant's Causeway

Day 2Our day begins at the Giant’s Causeway, the grand rock formation on everyone’s must-see list. Like a huge game of Jenga that got out of hand, these hexagonal volcanic columns are guarded by the foaming ocean and dramatic cliffs and were produced by volcanic eruptions some sixty million years ago. Interactive displays, exhibitions and audio guides in the state-of-the-art visitor centre unveil the stories and science that surround this natural phenomenon. 

From here, we spend some free time in the seaside resort of Portrush, famous for its golf course which held The Open in 2025. Take a walk along the golden beaches, soak up the lovely sea views at Ramore Head, an Area of Special Scientific Interest, and enjoy lunch at your leisure, perhaps at one of the fresh seafood restaurants. We then take a scenic drive along part of the Causeway Coast route, past the Glens of Antrim, a series of nine waterfall-studded picturesque valleys. Stretching along the Antrim Coast, this is one of the most stunning drives in the country, offering views of rugged cliffs, charming villages and the vast Atlantic Ocean.

Mourne Mountains, Titanic & Giant's Causeway

Day 3This morning provides the chance to explore the lively city of Belfast during a tour led by a local guide, who really brings its history to life in a way that only natives can. Northern Ireland’s best-known city has undergone a striking transformation, and we learn all about its fascinating heritage as an industrial dynamo, from tobacco to linen and, of course, ship building, as well as its hidden secrets.

A day out in Belfast would not be complete without a visit to Titanic Belfast, this state-of-the-art multimedia exhibition is easily the city’s most visited attraction. Located at the original Harland & Wolff shipyard, we walk in the footsteps of the men who built RMS Titanic; the world’s most famous ship. With nine interactive galleries housed in an iconic building designed to resemble the ship's hull, there is plenty to uncover here.

Mourne Mountains, Titanic & Giant's Causeway

Day 4We enjoy a drive past the spectacular Mountains of Mourne, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, stopping to explore some of the region’s towns along the way. Hillsborough is a delightful town that is home to a beautiful castle, which you may choose to visit at your leisure, plus scenic wooded parkland and lakes. The popular seaside resort of Newcastle is the picturesque gateway to the Kingdom of Mourne, where Slieve Donard, Northern Ireland’s highest mountain, sweeps down to the sea, while Downpatrick’s cathedral is said to be the burial place of St Patrick. Downpatrick is also home to the Down County Museum, housed in a beautifully restored 18th-century building that once served as the county gaol. Should you choose to visit, you'll find the exhibits range from archaeological finds to artefacts from the Victorian era, and you can also explore the old gaol cells to learn about the lives of prisoners here.

Mourne Mountains, Titanic & Giant's Causeway

Day 5Checking out of our hotel, we head to Dublin for an afternoon at leisure, or alternatively opt to maximise your sightseeing in the city by joining the optional guided city tour. Just some of the sights here include the historic Temple Bar area, known as the entertainment and cultural quarter of Dublin, and Trinity College, the oldest university in Ireland set in 40 acres of cobbled squares, gardens and parks. Later, we spend the night in our hotel in the Dublin area.

Mourne Mountains, Titanic & Giant's Causeway

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Accommodation

Selected hotel, Dublin area JG3

Stay at a range of comfortable hotels chosen for their convenient location within approximately one hour's drive of Dublin.

Hotel Rating

Hotels with a JG3 rating tend to be a more formal style of hotel, often part of a hotel chain, or are very-welcoming family-owned properties. Generally, they offer a greater range of facilities and services, and bedrooms tend to be a little more spacious with additional features. Public areas are larger and include lounge seating, bar and restaurant with good quality food served either buffet style or waiter service.

La Mon Hotel & Country Club, Castlereagh, Northern Ireland JG4

The La Mon Hotel & Country Club in Castlereagh (JG4 rating) is set in beautiful, peaceful countryside, close to Belfast. This award-winning hotel features a bar and restaurant, an indoor swimming pool, wellness and fitness centre and free Wi-Fi.

Hotel Rating

Accommodation in our JG4 category is of an even higher standard, typically offering a wide range of facilities and services. Bedrooms are designed to make your stay the most comfortable possible and the staff provide a service that reflects the detail and quality. You can also expect higher standards of food and beverages.

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