Five day \'Northern Island\' Tour of Ireland - Multi activity Trip
0 ½ weeks: Dublin to Dublin (v5ni)
Five Day –‘Vagabond is heading north on a journey through 1000\'s of years of fascinating history, dramatic scenery and legendary places to the heart of one of Europe\'s most off-the-beaten-track regions.
Northern and North-western Ireland has so much to offer as one of the most diverse, intriguing and beautiful areas of Western Europe and with Vagabond to show you around it will be a tour that you will never forget.
From the wilds of Donegal to the legends of the Giants Causeway, the Glens and beaches of the Antrim coastline and the historic cities of
Like all Vagabond tours the trip is an awesome blend of great scenery, fresh air and outdoor activity, local culture and history and loads of laughs. Our small group sizes mean an amazing degree of flexibility, so every trip is different and moulded to suit you and your fellow passengers.
Our small groups also allow us to stay in small out-of-the-way B&B\'s and Hotels, offering a warm friendly welcome and first class accommodation. All rooms have private bathrooms and most come with TV\'s and Tea and Coffee facilities.
Highlights include:
Visit the legendary Giants Causeway
Conquer your fear of heights on the Carrick-a-Rede Rope bridge
Clamber over the cliff-top ruins of
Take a Black cab tour of the fascinating
Hill-walking amongst some of the most remote and stunning scenery in
Try Surfing in the North and north-west
Horse-riding on breath-taking endless beaches
Learn the A walking tour of Londonderry/Derry city
Explore the nine Glens of Antrim
Walk in the
Accommodation
Accommodation is provided in first class B&B style establishments - including some hotels. It is included in the tour price and is based on two sharing. A single supplement of E75 does apply
Itineraries
5 daysDay One
Meet at Dublin Tourism Centre, Suffolk St. Dublin 2 at 8.30am
Head north out of Dublin and toward Belfast
Cross over border and walk to summit of Slieve Gullian Mountain for great views over South Armagh
Drive into Belfast, the capital city of Northern Ireland for lunch and optional Black Cab tour of the city. This tour is very highly recommended as it gives visitors an incredibly close hand experience of the city and its turbulent past.
Depart Belfast late after noon and head along the coast into the scenic Glens of Antrim
Overnight in the costal area of the Glens of Antrim
Day Two
Continue North around the coastline including the rugged Torr Head area
Test you head for heights at the Carrick a Rede rope bridge (summer only)
Visit the ancient McDonald Stronghold of Dun Luce Castle
Experience the natural phenomenon of the Giants causeway.
Walk a section of the Famous Antrim Coastline.
Optional surfing stop in Port Stewart
Optional visit to Bushmills Whiskey distillery. The oldest whiskey distillery in the World
Overnight in traditional farmhouse B&B adjacent to Giant’s Causeway
Day Three
Drive/walk down stunning Downhill Strand beach.
Take a Vagabond shortcut off-road to find great views down over the Foyle River and across to the Inishowen Peninsula
Head into Derry city for optional walking tour of the city including the Bogside area synonymous with the Bloody Sunday massacre(highly recommended)
Stop at the ancient stone fort of Grianan of Aileach
Cross border back into Donegal and the Republic of Ireland.
Scenic drive through the Glenveigh National park area.
Overnight in the award winning Nesbit Arms Hotel in the cultural village of Adara.
Day Four
Bike hire option or horse riding amongst some of the most remote and wildly beautiful scenery in Ireland.
Optional surfing or walk on the amazingly remote Dooey Beach.
Drive through the scenic Glengesh pass to west Donegal
Walk to the 2000ft Slieve League sea cliffs. (Also optional fishing trip in summer)
Head into Donegal town for a pint.
Overnight in scenic fishing village of Mullaghmore in Sligo, staying in the waterside Pier Head Hotel with health spa (and Jacuzzi on the roof over-looking Donegal Bay)
Day Five
Visit the grave of WB Yeats in Drumcliffe.
Walk to Queen Maeve’s tomb atop Knocknaree with amazing views of the Sligo coastline
Another surfing option in Strandhill
Or
Take a fantastically relaxing hot seaweed bath, with mysterious healing properties.
Possible lunch stop in Markree castle
Detour to Carrowkeel Megalithic cemetery in the Bricklive Mountains
Return to Dublin for farewell hugs and a pint about 5.30pm.
Last updated: 4th February 2008
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