Group Travel Tour Operator and DMC for County Donegal, Ireland and Northern Ireland
Derry, Donegal and the Giant’s Causeway
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The Peace Bridge ©Tourism Ireland
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Causeway Coast - Giant's Causeway ©Tourism Ireland, Photographer Art Ward
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Giant's Causeway ©Chris Hill Photographic 2011, Tourism Ireland
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Ulster American Folk Park - Embrace a Giant Spirit ©Photographer Donal Maloney, Courtesy of Tourism Northern Ireland
Highlights of Northern Ireland
Take in the sights of the dramatic Causeway Coast
Visit the historic city of Derry/Londonderry, where you can walk the 17th century walls, visit the city’s numerous museums or stroll around the many and varied shops. Just over the border into the Republic of Ireland is the historic town of Donegal with its 17th century castle.
Dates
Dates throughout 2024 & 2025
Suggested itinerary by coach
Day 1
Depart the UK
Arrive in Derry and check into your hotel.
Day 2
The Causeway Coast, Giant’s Causeway and Bushmills
Today, travel along the scenic Causeway Coast. Take in the incredible views from the headlands to the Giant’s Causeway which was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986. Take a walk around some of the 40,000 interlocking hexagonal columns, some up to 12m high, and learn about the giant Finn McCool, who, according to legend, built and lived in the causeway. Other local attractions include the Bushmills Distillery, home of the famous Whiskey, and the Giant’s Causeway and Bushmills Railway.
Day 3
Derry and the Ulster American Folk Park
Enjoy a guided walking tour of the 17th century City Walls and St. Columb’s Cathedral. Afterwards visit the city’s many fascinating museums, see the neogothic Guildhall, wander across the peace bridge and explore the city’s array of arts and culture. In the afternoon, visit the Ulster American Folk Park – one of the finest open-air museums in Europe, and retrace the steps of the millions of emigrants who made the treacherous journey across the Atlantic in search of a new life in America.
Day 4
Donegal
Enjoy a free day to explore the bustling town of Donegal, including Donegal Castle and the Craft Village, or take a boat trip around Donegal Bay and its islands.
Day 5
Return to the UK
After breakfast start your journey home.
Suggested Hotels
Da Vinci’s Hotel, Maldron ****
Situated a short walk from Derry’s City centre, this recently upgraded hotel offers 65 bedrooms each with free Wi-Fi. The hotel has a traditional award winning bar which is very popular with residents and locals alike and also hosts entertainment on the weekends. Coach parking on site. Lift to all floors.
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- Club Executive Bedroom Da’Vinci Hotel, Derry
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- DV – Bar Hotel Da’Vinci, Derry
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- Reception at Da’Vinci Hotel, Derry
Everglades Hotel, Derry ****
This luxury 4 star hotel is located only five minute drive from the historic and dynamic City Centre and provides the perfect base for exploring the North West. Next to the hotel there is also a golf course. Hasting Everglades boasts free on-site parking, a bar and an award-winning restaurant serving local dishes. The 64 spacious and bright rooms feature en-suite bathrooms, plasma TV, bathrobes and slippers, IPod docking station, hairdryer, laptop safe, tea and coffee making facilities.
| Dates | 5 days / 4 nights |
| 2024 dates | Prices on request |
| 2025 dates | Prices on request |
Prices include return ferry. If you would like a price travelling by air, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Single room supplement available upon request.
