Mourne Mountains, Titanic & Giant's Causeway

Our exploration of Northern Ireland offers the perfect combination of cosmopolitan city life, unrivalled coastal and mountain scenery plus dramatic natural wonders, including the ancient stone edifices of the Giant's Causeway, Northern Ireland's only UNESCO World Heritage Site. Titanic Belfast provides a fascinating insight into the famous liner in the city where it all began, and we also head south to lively Dublin to complete our getaway.What's Included
- Return coach travel & ferry crossings- 4 nights at a selected hotel (JG4 rating) with dinner & breakfast- Overnight stay at a selected hotel in the Dublin area (JG3 rating) with dinner- 1 breakfast on the return ferry home- Excursions to the Mountains of Mourne, Giant's Causeway, Derry~Londonderry, Belfast, Titanic Belfast & Dublin- Guided walking tour of Derry~Londonderry with a local guide- Guided city tour of Belfast with a local guide- Escorted by a tour manager in IrelandOptional locally guided city tour of Dublin (£16pp)

Mountains of Mourne
Peeking through the clouds, the mighty Mountains of Mourne are a photographer's dream, not to mention a haven for smugglers in the 18th century! This is the perfect excursion to take in some truly breathtaking landscapes and a trio of pretty towns.
We discover the ancient town of Hillsborough, complete with a beautiful castle and lovely lakes, as well as Downpatrick with its rich history; rumour has it that this was the burial place of St Patrick himself.
Nestled at the foot of the Mountains of Mourne lies Newcastle; a quaint Victorian seaside resort with golden sands and magnificent views of Northern Ireland's highest mountain, Slieve Donard, tumbling down to the ocean.

The Giants Causeway
Often described as the eighth wonder of the world, the mysterious and intriguing Giant's Causeway has attracted visitors for centuries, harbouring a wealth of local and natural history, and surely one of the most interesting destinations for a coach holiday.
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Belfast Guided City Tour and Titanic Belfast
Vibrant Belfast is a cosmopolitan city rich in art, culture and history. Once the home of the Irish linen industry, tobacco production, rope making and shipbuilding, these days the Queens Quarter is alive with shops, cafés, bars, live venues and the Botanical Gardens. We'll find out all about the city's fascinating history and brilliant transformation during our guided city tour.
We couldn't visit Belfast without exploring the recently redeveloped Titanic quarter; home to the spectacular Titanic Belfast exhibition. Find all about the ship's construction and tragic loss, as we soak up the haunting atmosphere of a bygone era with original vintage photos, recordings, newsreels, music and more.

Dublin
The fair city of Dublin is a beautiful medieval city, with a long and colourful past - its museums, art galleries and wonderful architecture, all chronicling its fascinating history.
Tracing its origins back to a small Viking settlement, it has much history to offer its visitors. See the Book of Kells, written around 800AD, one of the most beautifully illustrated manuscripts in the world or visit the many castles in the area.
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We'll stay at one of the following hotels in Ireland:

The Ballymascanlon House Hotel (JG4 rating) is set in beautiful parkland approximately two miles north of Dundalk, complete with fantastic leisure facilities. The en-suite rooms offer free Wi-Fi, satellite TV and tea and coffee-making facilities.

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The La Mon Hotel & Country Club in Castlereagh (JG4 rating) is set in beautiful, peaceful countryside, close to Belfast. This award-winning hotel features a bar & restaurant, an indoor swimming pool, wellness & fitness centre and free Wi-Fi.

We also spend our last night in a conveniently located hotel in the Dublin area (JG3 rating).