Northern Ireland Experience

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Travel to Northern Ireland and spend time exploring the spectacular cities of Belfast, Londonderry, Donegal and Cavan, as well as Ireland's capital city of Dublin! You'll start in Northern Ireland's capital city of Belfast, birthplace of the Titanic. The unspoiled energy of the city can be felt in the pubs, on the streets and in the shops - you'll experience ...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 11 days!
    • Titanic Belfast
    • Giant's Causeway
    • Belleek Pottery Visitor Centre Admission

What's this trip about?

    Travel to Northern Ireland and spend time exploring the spectacular cities of Belfast, Londonderry, Donegal and Cavan, as well as Ireland's capital city of Dublin! You'll start in Northern Ireland's capital city of Belfast, birthplace of the Titanic. The unspoiled energy of the city can be felt in the pubs, on the streets and in the shops - you'll experience a truly warm Irish welcome at every corner. Next you'll continue on to Londonderry, colloquially known as Derry. This city is overflowing with history, from the famous walls that surround the city to the Guildhall, which houses one of Ireland's largest collections of stained glass. Before moving on, be sure to shop the homemade wares at the city's popular Craft Village! You'll then spend two nights in Donegal, an ideal starting point on the popular coastal tourist route, the Wild Atlantic Way. You'll hear lots of Gaelic in this part of the country, as you make your way through the vibrant cities and diverse terrains. Your adventure comes to an end in Cavan or Meath, in accommodations as breathtaking as the surrounding countryside. Pay a visit to the nearby medieval town of Carlingford or to nearby Newgrange, a prehistoric monument dating over 5,000 years old!

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityBelfast
End CityDublin

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Relaxing Retreats

Destinations

  • Europe
  • United Kingdom
  • Ireland

Attractions

  • Belfast
  • Derry
  • Dublin
  • London

Activities

  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Surfing
  • Swimming
  • Independent

Trip includes

    • Round-trip economy class airfare to Dublin (DUB)
    • Manual shift economy size car rental for duration- upgrade to automatic available
    • 2 nights in Belfast at Culloden Estate and Spa, or similar
    • 1 night in Londonderry at the Beech Hill Country House Hotel, or similar
    • 2 nights in Donegal at Harvey's Point, or similar
    • 1 night in Cavan at Cabra Castle, or similar
    • Titanic Belfast Admission
    • Admission to the Belleek Visitor Centre
    • Admission to Giants Causeway
    • Breakfast daily

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Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Belfast!

Collect your rental car and head north to Belfast. Once settled in, consider spending some time at the award-winning Titanic Belfast,  the most popular tourist attraction in Northern Ireland!

There are nine galleries in this state-of-the-art visitor exper...

Day 2 Belfast

Visit one of the most breathtaking and iconic sights in Northern Ireland today, the Giant's Causeway. 

After taking in the volcanic ruins, you'll want to visit the iconic Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. Perfect for adventure seekers, you can cross the 66-foot rope bridge suspended nearly 100 feet over the water and rocks below.

Day 3 Belfast - Londonderry

Head to Londonderry today and discover the secrets of the only remaining completely intact walled city in Ireland. Explore the beautiful guildhall, home to one of Ireland's largest collections of stained glass windows.

You'll also want to consider a visit...

Day 4 Londonderry - Donegal

Your next destination is Donegal, set at the start of the Wild Atlantic Way. You'll see enchanting skylines, picturesque ports and enchanting villages if you choose to drive this idyllic path. 

Next, take the drive to the Belleek Visitor's Centre, one of Ireland's top five visitor attractions. 

Day 5 Donegal

You'll have the day at your leisure in Donegal today. Visit the famed beaches on the Atlantic coast including Murvagh and Rossnowlagh where you'll find tons of surfers and swimmers.

Your hotel is near the Blue Stack Mountains, the perfect setting for an active day of hiking and exploring.

Day 6 Donegal - Cavan

Take a deep dive into history today by visiting the prehistoric monument of Newgrange in County Meath. This megalithic passage tomb is over 5,000 years old, making it older than Stonehenge! Similarly and in the same area, you may want to pay a visit to neolithi...

Day 7 Depart Dublin

Depart Ireland today from Dublin Airport.

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Last Updated: 8/30/2024

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