Indulgence in County Down

Explore royal castles, view unrivalled coastlines and immerse yourself in Irish folklore, heritage and culture as we embark on this action-packed tour around Northern Ireland, based just outside of Belfast.

Holiday Inclusions
* Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
* Door-to-Door Service
* Coach travel throughout
* Return ferry crossings
* Porterage
* Excursions as listedMount Stewart Estate
The Head Gardener will take you on an enlightening tour of what has been voted one of the top ten gardens in the world, at Mount Stewart. Lavishly designed gardens and the 19th century house at the Irish seat of the renowned and influential Stewart family, provide one of the most spectacular gardens in western Europe, with exceptional plant collections earning world-class status and a listing on UNESCO's Heritage tentative list. The estate includes farmland, woodland, orchards and walled gardens including The Sunk Garden, Shamrock Garden, The Italian Garden, The Dodo Terrace, and Spanish Garden, as well as five and a half miles of walking trails, through magical woodland landscapes.

Tracey's Farmhouse
Arrive to 'make a friend, not just bread' on Tracey's Farmhouse Kitchen workshop experience! Tracey will give you a fine Irish welcome to her 17th Century Farmhouse with freshly baked breads, sweet treats, tea and coffee before an expert demonstration and tour. Tie your apron strings and get stuck in to make local Northern Irish breads, using only the finest locally sourced seasonal ingredients form Tracey's own garden, which you will be able to bake and sample! Tyrone Crafted Glass 'Cut & Keep' Workshop - Uncover County Tyrone's pioneering legacy in glass work with former staff of the famous Tyrone Crystal factory at their artisan craft studio. Reveal the intriguing stories behind the rise and fall of Tyrone Crystal in an introductory talk, and hear how the local priest was the mastermind behind the business development. Try your hand at marking and cutting glass in a practical workshop where you'll create your own take-home souvenir.

Distillery Tour
With botanicals sourced from Mount Stewart gardens, experience the fine art of gin making and perhaps taste an aromatic drop or two on a tour at award-winning, state-of-the-art, Echlinville Distillery! Echinville, Ireland's only 'field-to-glass' distillery, is at the forefront of Ireland's spirits renaissance, with the capacity to produce around 15,000 bottles of whiskey, gin, vodka and poitín each week, distilled from barley grown and harvested from their own fields. Complete your visit with a light lunch.

Glass Cutting
Uncover County Tyrone's pioneering legacy in glass work with former staff of the famous Tyrone Crystal factory at their artisan craft studio. Reveal the intriguing stories behind the rise and fall of Tyrone Crystal in an introductory talk, and hear how the local priest was the mastermind behind the business development. Try your hand at marking and cutting glass in a practical workshop where you'll create your own take-home souvenir.The Malone Hotel, Belfast
The Malone is situated in the leafy avenues of the Queen's Quarter and minutes from the bustling heart of Belfast city centre. This Victorian townhouse hotel, first opened in 1945 as 'the Bowness', boasts luxury bedrooms and the very best of that famous Irish hospitality, every step of your stay. Hotel facilities include the Gallery Restaurant, the Greyhound Bar, and Wi-Fi. All bedrooms are en-suite and feature a safe, iron, flatscreen TV, telephone, hairdryer, and tea & coffee making facilities. This hotel has a lift.