"Shamrocker...what can I say? Will definitely be spreading the word about how fecking awesome a time I had!" Peter, Australia, May 2009
Giant's Causeway, Belfast & Derry
This awesome trip unveils the real beauty of Northern Ireland, from striking scenery to its dramatic history and unique culture. Lakes and legends, murals and mountains – get immersed in the culture of the North and learn about the “Troubles” from a local perspective. Get behind the media headlines and discover some of the true gems of the emerald isle. Enjoy the music, fun and craic of a wild adventure.
We know you’ve heard about it – but do you know the real story?
Let Northern Ireland unfold before you in 3 glorious days, we will take you on a journey through the best and the worst of Northern Irelands history. From it’s pagan past right up to the ‘untroubled’ today. Unveil your eyes and experience the real North. Immerse yourself in beauty as we drive through the picturesque Antrim Coastline. Let your emotions show as you walk the walls of medieval Derry. Wonder at the fables that surround the natural wonder of the Giants Causeway and balance on the swaying Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge before spending the night in the birthplace of the Titanic – vibrant Belfast.
With political murals, local knowledge, awe-inspiring scenery, buzzing nightlife and evocative history – Northern Ireland offers you an extraordinary opportunity to see for yourself and understand its troubled past.
> Explore the medieval walls of Derry where the past and present are pieced together in dramatic fashion
> The stunning cliff top Dunluce castle
> Walk in a Giant’s footsteps at the world-famous Giant’s Causeway
> Hold your nerve as you cross the perilous Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge (weather permitting)
> Discover the real Belfast with an optional local black cab tour
> After your walking tour enjoy a pint of the black stuff while you get to know the locals in Derry
> Explore Belfast city and check out some of the famous pubs
> Giants Causeway
> Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
> Dunluce Castle
> All transport around the Emerald Isle
> Your Fan-feckin-tastic Irish guide
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> Accommodation is guaranteed on all trips - we reserve the beds and you pay as you go. The price is between €18 and €22 per person per night in shared dorm accommodation. For more information and upgrade options click here.
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Day 1: Dublin - Derry
Immerse yourself in Ireland’s historic past at the impressive Trim Castle - a twelfth century Anglo Norman fortress which some would say was where the Troubles all began .... back then. Next up are the awe-inspiring prehistoric tombs at Lough Crew – which are older than the pyramids of Giza! Then why not relax over a pint or take a stroll in picturesque Enniskillen - a pretty island town on Lough Erne, just over the northern border, infamous for troubles during the 80s. Then it’s onto Derry City for a night of traditional music and song. Overnight Derry
Day 2: Derry - Belfast
A beautiful coastal drive takes us straight to Dunluce Castle, thought to be one of the most romantic and picturesque of Irish castles. Find your own space at the mysterious Giant’s Causeway, with its thousands of hexagonal columns it is a source of many a legend, and on a clear day you can see right across to Scotland! Not for the faint hearted, the next stop is the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge* swaying 80ft above the ocean. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Antrim glens as you journey to Northern Ireland’s capital city – Belfast - Party the night away in vibrant Belfast. *Rope bridge – weather permitting. Overnight Belfast
Day 3: Belfast - Dublin
A real eye opener - see the murals of the Falls and Shankill Road on the famous Black Cab tour of the City. Stop off at Monasterboice for intricately carved Celtic High crosses before passing by the site of the Battle of the Boyne, crucial to Northern Ireland’s History. Next up is the Fair City of Dublin.