Castles & Causeways: Journey to Northern Ireland

After breakfast, we’ll board the mini-coach and set a course for Belfast – stopping along the way to admire one of Ireland’s grand castles. Upon arrival in Northern Ireland’s capital, we’ll pay a visit to the Titanic Museum and discover the personal stories surrounding the infamous ship’s fateful journey. After a history-filled day, just a taste of what’s to come, the evening will be yours to explore Belfast at your leisure. Accommodation: Titanic Hotel Belfast (or similar)

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You don’t have to delve deep into Northern Ireland’s past to see its influences on contemporary culture – and this morning’s Black Cab tour of Belfast’s street art and political murals will serve as proof. After enjoying some free time for lunch, it’s time to explore 150 years of history held within the walls of Crumlin Road Gaol. We’ll finish our day back at the hotel in Belfast, where we’ll have some free time to spend at our leisure. Accommodation: Titanic Hotel Belfast (or similar)

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Today it’s out of the city and onwards to the spectacular North Irish Coast. Our first captivating stop will be the otherworldly Giant’s Causeway, with its intriguing interlocking basalt columns. We’ll enjoy some free time to marvel at the impressive structures – before continuing on to Derry/Londonderry. Tonight, we’ll reconvene for a hearty included dinner.

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Today we’ve a whole day to spend getting to know Derry/Londonderry a little bit better – starting with a morning walking tour of the 17th-century Derry Walls and their murals. Did you know that Derry is the only remaining completely walled city in Ireland? After visiting the Museum of Free Derry, the city will be yours to explore as you please. From a variety of fascinating museums to the Dickensian-style Craft Village, you won’t be short of things to do!

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First stop today: Ulster American Folk Park. Here, we’ll follow the lives of those who bravely left the thatched cottages of Ulster behind to journey across the Atlantic and start a life in the New World. This afternoon it’s back on the road, as we set our sights on charming County Cavan – where a delicious farewell meal with the group awaits. Accommodation: Cabra Castle (or similar)

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  • Dinner

Today, we’ll enjoy the journey back to Dublin – taking in sweeping views of the surrounding countryside along the way. There’s a visit to a local whiskey distillery on the cards, before we say our goodbyes upon arriving back in County Dublin.

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