The Mountains Of Mourne & The Giant’S Causeway

Itinerary

6-Day Itinerary

• Day 1

  Regional departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to Holyhead for the ferry to Ireland, and onward to our hotel for a four-night stay.

  Meals - Dinner*

• Day 2 - County Down

  This morning we begin with a visit to the town of Newcastle, where the Mountains of Mourne famously sweep down to the sea.

  After free time to explore we continue to the town of Downpatrick, where in the grounds of Down Cathedral lies a grave reputed to be that of St. Patrick, and you can retrace his life and history in the highly recommended St. Patrick Centre (entrance not included).

  Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

• Day 3 - Belfast

  Today we enjoy an included excursion to Belfast, Northern Ireland's vibrant capital city. There will be ample free time to explore at leisure – why not visit one of the Titanic attractions so closely associated with the city, admire the City Hall at the very heart, or maybe call in at the Crown Liquor Saloon, one of the most famous pubs in the city.

  You may wish to join our optional guided sightseeing tour which will take you around the highlights of the city, seeing the murals of the Falls and Shankill Road, the Cathedral Quarter and the splendid Queen's University.

  Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

• Day 4 - Giant’s Causeway & Derry

  A day of fantastic scenery as we head to the world-famous Giant’s Causeway. Entrance to the Giants Causeway Visitor Experience and to see the famous stones is included.

  Our day continues with a visit to the fascinating walled town of Derry (Londonderry). During your visit, an optional sightseeing tour by coach will give you an overview of the city, including a stop at Iskaheen viewing point for a panoramic photograph opportunity. We then drive along the River Foyle to view the city’s iconic peace bridge, the Georgian Quarter and the famous 17th century walls.

  Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

• Day 5 - Dublin

  We leave this morning we take a short visit to the quaint village of Howth located on the coast just north of Dublin. From Howth we head to the capital, Dublin where you have some free time.

  On arrival, our optional panoramic sightseeing tour, taking in both the north and south part of the capital, will give you a taste of this fascinating city. The tour will show you the inner city of Dublin, seeing beautiful buildings of significance like Trinity College, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the National Art Gallery and the Four Courts. which if left on your own would take a week! Dublin is a beautiful Georgian city and highlights will be the magnificence of Georgian Dublin with visits to some of the superb squares.

  Dublin is also home to the Guinness Storehouse should you wish to pay homage to Dublin’s most famous drink and enjoy a panorama of Dublin from its glassed Gravity Bar.

  We continue to our overnight hotel on the outskirts of the city.

  Meals - Breakfast

• Day 6

  To Holyhead, then home.

  Meals - Breakfast**

Accommodation

You will stay for four nights at the 4-star Four Seasons Hotel in County Monaghan or the 4-star Ballymascanlon Hotel in County Louth.

Overnight stays will be on the outskirts of the Dublin area and will be in a city-style hotel.