Giants Causeway, Belfast & Derry
Northern Ireland is more infamous for its recent dramatic history but the province has entered a new era and the rewards for going are huge. There is a renewed energy in this part of the world. Lakes, legends, mountains and murals; the scenery is some of the best in Ireland, but the culture is unique and the people the friendliest on the planet. A rich and turbulent history demands to be told from a local perspective and this is exactly what you will get.
> The Giant’s Causeway
> The perilous Carrick–a-Rede Rope Bridge
> The stories behind the ‘Troubles’ in Belfast
> Derry’s walled city
> Take an award winning walking tour of Derry
> View the political murals of Belfast in a black cab
> Your fan-feckin-tastic Irish Guide
> All transport around the Emerald Isle
> FREE entry to Giant’s Causeway
> FREE entry to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
> FREE entry to Battle of the Boyne site
> FREE Lonely Planet guidebook
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> Accommodation is guaranteed on all trips - we reserve the beds and you pay as you go. The price is between £14 and £16 per person per night in shared dorms. For more information and upgrade options click here.
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Day 1: Dublin - Enniskillen
Immerse yourself in Ireland’s historic past. First we stop at the infamous Battle of the Boyne site, a pivotal event in Irish history. We then visit the impressive Trim Castle, a twelfth century Anglo Norman fortress. We cross the border into Northern Ireland (or ‘Norn Iron’ as the locals call it). Tonight is spent in the island town of Enniskillen as it is surrounded by spectacular freshwater lakes.
Day 2: Enniskillen - Belfast
North to the medieval walled city of Derry. Much has happened here over the centuries that have shaped Ulster’s present and more recently the setting of infamous events such as Bloody Sunday. Take the option to go on the award-winning walking tour to hear of Derry’s dramatic past. We then follow in the footsteps of Giants to the eighth natural wonder of the world, the Giant’s Causeway. We’ll take you to the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge (weather permitting) where you can sway over the precarious drop to the rocks below. Then it’s party time in the North’s vibrant capital, Belfast.
Day 3: Belfast - Dublin
This morning take the chance to do a Black Cab tour of Belfast City with a local at the wheel. You’ll visit the Loyalist and Republican heartlands, see the famous political murals and learn about the ‘Troubles’. Belfast has gone through some remarkable changes in the last few decades and is a highlight of many travellers trip to the North. We head south for a stop at Monasterboice ruined monastery with Celtic High crosses before returning to Dublin’s Fair City.