Leave central Belfast in the morning and head to the first stop is Carrickfergus Castle -- a striking Norman castle that’s said to be one of the best preserved in Northern Ireland. Enjoy a photo stop here, and hear from your guide how it was built in the 12th century to guard the approach to Belfast Lough.

Head northeast along the Antrim Coast by luxury coach. To the famous Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, an exhilarating crossing that connects the mainland to Carrick-a-Rede Island. Feeling brave? Take a walk across it (own expense) and try hard not to look down at the 100-foot (30-meter) drop! If you prefer to keep your feet firmly on dry land, your guide will point you in the right direction for a bracing walk along the magnificent headland.

We have lunch in the lovely village of Ballintoy in a local pub offering home made traditional food.

Hop back on board your bus and continue to the Old Bushmills Distillery, where the famous Bushmills Irish whiskey is produced. Browse tempting wares in the gift shop and then head off to see the incredible Giant’s Causeway!

As Northern Ireland’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, Giant’s Causeway is sure to impress! The fascinating natural wonder consists of hexagonal rock columns that somehow fit together like a baffling puzzle. Climb the ancient stones that line the coastline, and hear the myths surrounding their appearance from a professional National Trust guide. A popular tale is that the rocks were created as giant stepping stones for the fabled Irish giant Finn Mac Cool, so that he could cross the sea to Scotland.

After enjoying Giant’s Causeway, board your coach and travel south, stopping to admire the ancient ruins of Dunluce Castle, a once-important medieval stronghold. After a short walk around, return to central Belfast where your tour ends.

Additional Information

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

• It is free to visit the stones at the Giant's Causeway and to visit Carrick-a-Rede Ropebridge, however, a National Trust fee applies for anyone who wants to cross the Ropebridge, or to enter the Visitor Centre at the Giant's Causeway.

  We offer an exclusive Fast Track Combo Ticket for Carrick-a-Rede Ropebridge crossing & Giants Causeway Visitor Centre entry that can be purchased on the day of your tour on the coach, for £12.50pp (a saving of £7 per person).  This is a no obligation offer.

• Hotel pickup (selected city centre hotels only)
• Transport by air-conditioned coach
• Local guide

• Hotel drop-off
• Entrance fees (Carrick-a-Rede Ropebridge & Giant's Causeway Visitor Center)

Hilton Belfast
Park Inn
Titanic Hotel (guests from Premier Inn Titanic Quarter can go there for collection) 8.10am
Berts Jazz Bar (guests in Merchant Hotel, Premier Inn Waring Street, Malmaison & Bullitt should come to Berts Jazz Bar)
Premier Inn Alfred Street (at the Adelaide Street Side)
Global Village Hostel (Holiday Inn Express & Dukes guests can be collected there)

PICK UPS MUST BE REQUESTED WHEN BOOKING.  If your hotel is not listed above, you must check-in at our office, located on the Ground Floor inside Belfast International Youth Hostel, 22 Donegall Road, Belfast BT12 5JN at 8.30am.  Please do not request a pick-up from a location not listed above as we are unable to accommodate other hotels.