Day 1 Ferry crossing via Cairnryan and on to Belfast for a 4 night stay.
Day 2 A full day to the capital city. Begin with a visit to the excellent Titanic Belfast, a state of the art visitor centre built on the site where the world's most famous liner was created. Afterwards allow free time for independent exploration.
Day 3 Take the stunning coastal route, via the small fishing town of Carnlough, to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Giant's Causeway. Explore the fascinating basalt stone columns left by volcanic eruptions 60 million years ago or, as legend would have it, the stepping stones of the giant Finn McCool! The state of the art visitor centre offers an enhanced visitor experience. Handheld multimedia devices provide a flavour of the history, stories and experiences of the causeway. Return to Belfast via Ballymena.
Day 4 Travel south today and visit the elegant Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, the official Royal residence in Northern Ireland. Take time to enjoy this Georgian town at leisure before continuing onto Downpatrick for a brief stop at Down Cathedral, the final resting place of St. Patrick. Visit the pretty town of Strangford and cross the Lough by car ferry to Portaferry (local charge applies).
Day 5 Ferry crossing to Scotland and homeward journey.
All tours are tailored to your requirements and can be adapted for travel by coach and/or air as you prefer. Occasionally itineraries change. Please see our current brochure or contact us for the latest version.