The Mountains of Mourne & the Giant’s Causeway
The Mountains of Mourne & the Giant’s Causeway
The Mountains of Mourne & the Giant’s Causeway
6 Days Starting and ending in Holyhead, UK
Visiting: Holyhead, Monaghan, Downpatrick, Newcastle, Belfast, Giant's Causeway, Derry, Dublin
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Tour code:
pmm
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
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Tour Overview
Stunning mountain scenery, fascinating towns and tales of ancient Irish giants await on this great-value holiday to Ireland. Beginning in County Down we see the Mountains of Mourne sweep into the sea and visit the town of Downpatrick. A holiday highlight is the Giant’s Causeway with its hexagon-shaped basalt columns, said to have been made by giants, before heading to the fascinating walled town of Derry. To end the tour on a high, we visit Ireland's capital and see the sights of Dublin, including the Trinity College, St. Patrick's Cathedral or maybe try a taste of the 'Black Stuff'.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In County Monaghan
Location: Holyhead, Monaghan
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Four Seasons Hotel or 4-star Ballymascanlon Hotel County Louth
Regional departure by coach, then to Holyhead for the ferry to Ireland and on to County Monaghan for a four-night stay.
Day 2 : County Down
Location: Downpatrick, Newcastle
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Four Seasons Hotel or 4-star Ballymascanlon Hotel County Louth
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning we begin with a visit to the town of Newcastle, where the Mountains of Mourne famously sweep down to the sea.
After free time to explore we continue to the town of Downpatrick, where in the grounds of Down Cathedral lies a grave reputed to be that of St. Patrick, and you can retrace his life and history in the highly recommended St. Patrick Centre (entrance not included).
Day 3 : Belfast
Location: Belfast
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Four Seasons Hotel or 4-star Ballymascanlon Hotel County Louth
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we enjoy an included excursion to Belfast, Northern Ireland's vibrant capital city. There will be ample free time to explore at leisure – why not visit one of the Titanic attractions so closely associated with the city, admire the City Hall at the very heart, or maybe call in at the Crown Liquor Saloon, one of the most famous pubs in the city.
You may wish to join our optional guided sightseeing tour which will take you around the highlights of the city, seeing the murals of the Falls and Shankill Road, the Cathedral Quarter and the splendid Queen's University.
Day 4 : Giant’S Causeway & Derry
Location: Giant's Causeway, Derry
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Four Seasons Hotel or 4-star Ballymascanlon Hotel County Louth
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
A day of fantastic scenery as we head to the world-famous Giant’s Causeway. Entrance to the Giants Causeway Visitor Experience and to see the famous stones is included. Please note: The Translink easy access bus service to the stones is not currently in operation.
Our day continues with a visit to the fascinating walled town of Derry (Londonderry). During your visit, an optional sightseeing tour by coach will give you an overview of the city, including a stop at Iskaheen viewing point for a panoramic photograph opportunity. We then drive along the River Foyle to view the city’s iconic peace bridge, the Georgian Quarter and the famous 17th century walls.
Day 5 : Dublin
Location: Dublin
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City-style hotels
Meals Included: Breakfast
We leave this morning we take a short visit to the quaint village of Howth located on the coast just north of Dublin. From Howth we head to the capital, Dublin where you have some free time.
On arrival, our optional panoramic sightseeing tour, taking in both the north and south part of the capital, will give you a taste of this fascinating city. The tour will show you the inner city of Dublin, seeing beautiful buildings of significance like Trinity College, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the National Art Gallery and the Four Courts. which if left on your own would take a week! Dublin is a beautiful Georgian city and highlights will be the magnificence of Georgian Dublin with visits to some of the superb squares.
Dublin is also home to the Guinness Storehouse should you wish to pay homage to Dublin’s most famous drink and enjoy a panorama of Dublin from its glassed Gravity Bar.
We continue to our overnight hotel on the outskirts of the city.
Day 6 : Return Home
Location: Holyhead
Meals Included: Breakfast
To Holyhead, then home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point
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Fully Guided
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International Travel
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
What's Not Included
Accommodation
You will stay for four nights at the 4-star Four Seasons Hotel in Monaghan or the 4-star Ballymascanlon Hotel County Louth.
Overnight accommodation in the Dublin area will be in a city-style hotel.
Check out our Q&As
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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What type of coach will be used?
You will travel on either our Luxuria Coach or our Silver Service Coach
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Fully escorted by our experienced drivers/crews. And in most towns and cities we either include or offer optional sightseeing tours with expert local guides to help you get the most from your visits.
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
On Leger Coach Holidays, your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full.
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Some tours carry a supplement for solo travellers, please ask for details if the Single price is not shown
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How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?
Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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