Donegal Coastlines & The Giant's Causeway

HIGHLIGHTS: Giant's Causeway, Bushmills Irish Whiskey, Derryveagh Mountains, Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way coastline

Tucked away in Ireland's northwest, Donegal is a land of breathtaking natural beauty with a rugged coastline shaped over the years by the mighty Atlantic Ocean. There are spectacular mountains, majestic rivers and crystal-clear lakes, and a rich heritage where Gaelic language and culture still prevails. From Donegal's largest market town of Letterkenny we see some of the area's finest scenery, and also include a tour of the Antrim Coast, with a visit to Ireland's finest natural wonder - the Giant's Causeway.

**Please note it is a condition of travel with Grand UK, for all passengers to hold valid travel insurance for the duration of their tour.**Excursions
SUNDAY: From local departure points we travel to our overnight stop.

MONDAY: An early start to catch the morning ferry from Holyhead, with a breakfast voucher provided on-board, before we journey across Ireland to reach our hotel in Letterkenny for the next four nights.

TUESDAY: A day to relax and explore at leisure.

WEDNESDAY: A memorable day as we explore the North West coastlines of Donegal, part of the scenic Wild Atlantic Way, a journey alongside tranquil inlets, remote beaches and rugged coastlines before skirting the spectacular white peak of Mount Errigal. We continue to the village of Kinclasslagh before returning through the heart of the Derryveagh Mountains.

THURSDAY: A fascinating full day excursion to County Antrim. We pass the dramatic clifftop Dunluce Castle to visit the unique Giant's Causeway, said to have been the work of the legendary Celtic giant, Finn McCool. Learn about the Causeway - often referred to as the 'eighth wonder of the world' - at the visitor centre. We also take time to visit Bushmills Irish Whiskey for a fascinating guided tour.

FRIDAY: An early start as we head across the country to reach Dublin port and our return ferry. We include a dinner voucher on board before disembarking in Holyhead and on to our overnight hotel.

SATURDAY: Our Irish adventure draws to a close.

Escorted Travel
Every one of our coach holidays includes the services of a coach driver and is always fully escorted by a knowledgeable Tour Manager, they are on hand every day and night and stay in the same hotel to ensure your holiday is stress-free.




Our coach Tour Managers are there purely for your extra comfort and enjoyment, from organising activities to breaking the ice and helping you all make the most of your holiday.


We hand-pick these extra special people because of their passion for people and places; they are the heartbeat of our coach holidays, a smiling face, a helping hand and always a listening ear and have the ability to turn a great time into a truly magical and memorable holiday experience.


They are simply the best in the business.




Our coach Tour Managers are there purely for your extra comfort and enjoyment, from organising activities to breaking the ice and helping you all make the most of your holiday. They are simply the best in the business.

We hand-pick these extra special people because of their passion for people and places; they are the heartbeat of our coach holidays, a smiling face, a helping hand and always a listening ear and have the ability to turn a great time into a truly magical and memorable holiday experience.


Everything Included - Ireland

- Free local joining points
- Collect Coach Miles
- All coach travel
- Reserved seats on tour coaches
- Tour Manager escorted
- Return ferry crossings
- Hotel accommodation and board as stated
- Excusions/Itinerary as stated
- Admission fees and entertainment if stated
- Complete luggage handling


Your Pick Up Points
Joining Your Grand UK Coach Holiday
For 2024 we have introduced improvements to our network of local pick up points across the eastern, central and southern England, aimed at shortening your journey times and getting you away on holiday more easily and conveniently, meaning an altogether more relaxing start. We now have two pick up regions so your travel days will be more convenient, providing more efficient journeys, meeting your tour manager and fellow travellers earlier and in most cases arriving in resort earlier, please refer to our Pick-ups section below for more details.
The Tour Ref below indicates whether the tour departs from Area A or Area B by having either an A or B at the end. For example, GUK5A would be a tour departing from Area A.

Pick-Up Information
For 2024 we have introduced improvements to our network of local pick up points across the eastern, central and southern England, aimed at shortening your journey times and getting you away on holiday more easily and conveniently, meaning an altogether more relaxing start. We now have two pick up regions so your travel days will be more convenient, providing more efficient journeys, meeting your tour manager and fellow travellers earlier and in most cases arriving in resort earlier.
The Tour Ref on the holiday tab indicates whether the tour departs from Area A or Area B by having either an A or B at the end. For example, GUK5A would be a tour departing from Area A.






Traveling from Departure Area A: Be picked up from your free local departure point, and join your tour coach at our interchange area at Northampton Services on the M11, at junction 15A.





Traveling from Departure Area B: Be picked up from your free local departure point, and join your tour coach at our interchange area at Beaconsfield Services, M40, junction 2.Mount Errigal Hotel
This family run hotel is situated on the edge of Letterkenny, ideal for exploring the scenic Donegal and Antrim countryside.

Hotel Facilites
★★★★ (Failte Ireland)
- Lounge, bar, café bistro, terrace, restaurant
- Indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, gym, Jacuzzi
- En-suite bedrooms
- Free Wi-Fi