Discover Northern Ireland: 7-Day Journey
Seven days exploring Northern Ireland's natural wonders, vibrant cities, and extraordinary history
Tour Overview
Explore Northern Ireland's scenic beauty and historic places including Belfast, the Giant's Causeway, and more. Priced at £1,400 per person, the package includes accommodation, daily breakfast, guided tours, and transportation.
Northern Ireland is one of the UK's most underrated and genuinely surprising destinations. In recent years, the remarkable transformation of Belfast – from a city associated with conflict to one of Britain's most exciting urban destinations – has been matched by growing recognition of Northern Ireland's extraordinary natural landscapes. The Game of Thrones filming locations, the geological wonder of the Giant's Causeway, and the dramatic Antrim Coast have all contributed to a tourism renaissance that has delighted visitors from around the world.
But beyond the headline attractions lie quieter treasures: remote islands with enormous seabird colonies, mystical forest parks used as filming locations, and the genuine warmth of the Northern Irish people – legendary for their hospitality and their gift for conversation.
ℹ Tour Highlights
- ✔ Giant's Causeway – UNESCO World Heritage coastal wonder
- ✔ Belfast's Titanic Museum – world's greatest Titanic experience
- ✔ Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge – a thrilling coastal challenge
- ✔ Dark Hedges – enchanting beech tree avenue (Game of Thrones)
- ✔ Derry/Londonderry – walking the 17th-century city walls
- ✔ Mourne Mountains – the mountains that inspired Narnia
Quick Facts
| Duration: | 7 Days / 6 Nights |
|---|---|
| Starts: | Belfast International Airport |
| Ends: | Belfast International Airport |
| Price: | £1,400 per person |
| Group: | Max 14 people |
| Fitness: | Easy – Moderate |
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Belfast
Arrive at Belfast International Airport. Transfer to your hotel in the vibrant city centre. Evening guided walk through the Cathedral Quarter – Belfast's creative heart, with independent bars, restaurants, street art, and the historic St Anne's Cathedral. Your guide provides an introduction to Belfast's complex and fascinating history. Optional evening in one of the Cathedral Quarter's celebrated bars.
Day 2: Belfast City – Titanic & Political History
Full-day guided exploration of Belfast. Morning at the magnificent Titanic Belfast Museum – the world's largest Titanic visitor experience, built on the very slipway where the ship was constructed. Nine immersive galleries tell the story of the ship's design, construction, launch, voyage, and sinking. Afternoon political tour of the Falls and Shankill Roads, exploring the remarkable peaceline murals that document Belfast's divided history with raw power and vivid artistry.
Day 3: Giant's Causeway & Antrim Coast
Drive the breathtaking Antrim Coastal Road – one of Europe's most dramatic coastal drives. Reach the legendary Giant's Causeway – a UNESCO World Heritage Site of approximately 40,000 interlocking basalt columns formed by ancient volcanic activity. Your guide explains both the geological reality and the far more entertaining legend of the giant Fionn Mac Cumhaill. Visit the ruined Dunluce Castle – perched impossibly on a basalt outcrop above the crashing sea.
Day 4: Carrick-a-Rede & Dark Hedges
Cross the swaying Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge – suspended 30m above the sea between the mainland and a tiny rocky island used for centuries by salmon fishermen. A thrilling and beautiful experience (not suitable for those with severe vertigo). Drive to the magical Dark Hedges – a tunnel of ancient beech trees planted in the 18th century, made internationally famous as the Kingsroad in Game of Thrones. Visit Ballintoy Harbour – another Game of Thrones location, now as beautiful as it is photogenic.
Day 5: Derry/Londonderry – Walled City
Drive west to Derry/Londonderry – the only substantially intact walled city in Ireland, and one of the finest examples of a planned 17th-century city in the world. Walk the complete circuit of the 17th-century city walls with your guide, enjoying views over the Bogside below. Visit the extraordinary Bogside murals – "Free Derry" and the People's Gallery – depicting the civil rights movement and the events of Bloody Sunday. The Museum of Free Derry provides a moving and informative account.
Day 6: Mourne Mountains & Strangford Lough
Drive south to the magnificent Mourne Mountains – the inspiration for C.S. Lewis's Narnia landscapes. Walk in the dramatic granite uplands with their distinctive dry-stone Mourne Wall. Visit Strangford Lough – a vast tidal sea inlet with over 70% of all species of marine life found in the British Isles. Explore Castle Ward, the National Trust estate used as Winterfell in Game of Thrones, and its beautiful parkland on the lough shore.
Day 7: Lough Erne & Departure
Morning boat trip on the tranquil Lough Erne in County Fermanagh – a vast freshwater lake dotted with over 150 islands, including ancient monastic sites with stone carvings predating Christianity. Transfer to Belfast Airport with extraordinary memories of one of the UK's most compelling and beautiful destinations. Slán abhaile – safe home!
✅ What's Included
- 6 nights' accommodation throughout Northern Ireland
- Daily breakfast
- Titanic Belfast Museum entrance
- Giant's Causeway guided tour
- Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge crossing
- Castle Ward (Winterfell) entrance
- Lough Erne boat trip
- Airport transfers and all transportation
- Professional local guide throughout
- 24/7 on-trip support
❌ What's Not Included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Lunches and dinners
- Museum of Free Derry entrance (optional – £5)
- Personal spending
🎬 Game of Thrones Fans
Northern Ireland served as the primary filming location for Game of Thrones across all 8 seasons. This tour visits Dark Hedges (Kingsroad), Ballintoy Harbour (Iron Islands), and Castle Ward (Winterfell). Optional tour extensions to additional filming locations available on request.
Discover Northern Ireland – The UK's Best-Kept Secret
Seven days of natural wonders, complex history, and genuine Irish warmth. Book today.
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