Dublin Trip Overview
This tour takes in lots of the “must-do” locations in two days so that you can delve deeper into the spirit Northern Ireland offers.
From crossing a rope bridge, sipping on locally distilled world-famous whiskey, to being enchanted by ‘haunted’ castles, or stepping over a world phenomenon known as “The Giants Causeway” are all but a few making your 2-day Northern Ireland Tour magical.
A visit to the island of Ireland is never complete without a trip to the Giants Causeway. This UNESCO World Heritage Site declared since 1986 is situated right at the top of the Northern Irish countryside intertwined with myths and legends which bring it to life.
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Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Dublin, Ireland
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Dublin, Province of Leinster, Ireland
This tour takes in lots of the “must-do” locations in two days so that you can delve deeper into the spirit Northern Ireland offers.
From crossing a rope bridge, sipping on locally distilled world-famous whiskey, to being enchanted by ‘haunted’ castles, or stepping over a world phenomenon known as “The Giants Causeway” are all but a few making your 2-day Northern Ireland Tour magical.
A visit to the island of Ireland is never complete without a trip to the Giants Causeway. This UNESCO World Heritage Site declared since 1986 is situated right at the top of the Northern Irish countryside intertwined with myths and legends which bring it to life.
Love Ireland As We Do!!
Itinerary
Day 1: Heading to the Causeway Coastal Route to the North Antrim Coast.
Stop At: Monasterboice Monastic Site, 1 Off the N Ireland
After meeting and greeting our pleasant tour guide for the trip, we jump into luxury Mercedes motor vehicle and navigate the Dublin streets and head for the tunnel that will steer us in a direction North. Before you know it, you will be on the open road ready for the first stop of our journey.
In the middle of the County Louth countryside lies an early Christian settlement founded by St Buithe at which we will make a brief stop. Today there are still many ruins here, including some beautiful Celtic Crosses and a magnificent round tower. This peaceful site is surrounded by wonderful countryside which will make you wonder why the monks chose this place to settle down.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Oldbridge Estate/Battle of the Boyne Visitors Centre, Drogheda, Oldbridge Ireland
Back in our luxury car we look excitedly at our tour guide to where we are going next. On 1 July 1690, two kings fought on the banks of the River Boyne in County Meath. This battle is extremely important in connection with Northern Ireland that your driver guide will explain. Today on the battleground lies an 18th-century house which is in fact the Battle of the Boyne Visitor centre today. Take the tour, walk the battleground, check out the walled garden, visit the centre or top up on a coffee and we now head further north.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Titanic Belfast, Queen’s Road 1 Olympic Way, Titanic Quarter, Belfast BT3 9EP Northern Ireland
In no time we arrive at the capital city of Northern Ireland. Before checking out the city centre we must make our way to the docklands of Belfast to take in all the ‘Titanic Experience’ has to offer. This self-guided experience brings to you the story of the Titanic, from her birth in Belfast in the early 1900s, through her building and launch, to its maiden voyage in 1912. Step back in time in this award-winning 5-star attraction.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland
After a full day of exiting events below and above the border we shall now be brought to our overnight accommodation which will be very centrally located allowing you to walk the streets and have a bite to eat and a well-deserved delicious creamy pint of Belfast Ale in the famous Crown bar only around the corner.
Duration: 12 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Giants Causeway, Carrick a Rede Rope Bridge, The Dark Hedges, Dunluce Castle, Bushmills.
Stop At: The Dark Hedges, Bregagh Road, Ballymoney BT53 8PX Northern Ireland
Two hundred years ago Mr. Stuart of Gracehill House planted one hundred and fifty beech trees to make an impressive entrance to his home. Known as Bregagh Road by locals it is notoriously known as the Dark Hedges by the rest of the world made famous by the TV series “Game of Thrones”.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge, 119A Whitepark Road, Ballintoy BT54 6LS Northern Ireland
More than two hundred and fifty years ago the fishermen built a bridge stretching from mainland Ireland to an island called Carrick-a-rede to catch their Atlantic Salmon. Today it is an exhilarating visitor attraction bringing people from all over the world to cross the rope bridge – not for the faint of heart! After let us make our way into Ballintoy village for a quick refreshment stop, and Whitepark Bay on our way to the main attraction of the day.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Giant’s Causeway, Bushmills BT57 8SU, UK
Our premium tour now brings us to the jewel and crown of our tour the Giant’s Causeway with ample time to really experience this 8th natural wonder of the world alongside Mount Everest and the Grand Canyon where legend meets science. Some say the Causeway consists of over 40,000 hexagonal columns formed through the rapid cooling of lava from an underwater volcano thousands of years ago or others devote the legend of the Giant’s Causeway under the claims that the Irish giant Finn McCumhaill constructed the causeway himself – You will have to make your own mind up for yourself as you explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Included on your visit is the ‘Giants Causeway Visitor Centre displaying the history of the site, an audio guide to bring with you as you climb over the columns, a café and unique shopping facility which would enable you to buy many locally made gifts.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Dunluce Castle, 87 Dunluce Road Co. Antrim, Portrush BT57 8UY Northern Ireland
We get back in our chauffeur driven vehicle and journey West for a short while for a well worthwhile photo stop. Dunluce is one of the most attractive and romantic of Irish Castles. For all the avid ‘Game of Thrones’ fans this will be a little unexpected treat
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
