Mon - Morning departure as we make our way to Holyhead to board our crossing to Dublin. We continue on to our hotel in Coleraine in time for your evening meal.
Tue - After breakfast we make our way to meet our guide in Derry for our 2 hour guided walking tour. Unlocking the Walled City as we discover tales of 400 years from past to present of the city. Later we finish our day with a special visit to Derry’s fabulous Guildhall, one of the city’s most recognisable landmarks. Here we enjoy an exclusive Civic Tour including ‘Meet the Mayor’ and a sparkling prosecco drinks reception (bottled beer and orange juice also available).
Wed - This morning we visit the extraordinary Giant’s Causeway and its award-winning Visitor Centre where we learn about the mystery of this unique landscape. We then enjoy a scenic drive along the mighty Causeway Coastal Route, admiring the spectacular views as we go. We make a pitstop in the beautiful seaside town of Portrush then continue our picturesque travels to the Old Bushmills Distillery, the world’s oldest licenced working distillery in County Antrim and where Bushmills Irish Whiskey is made. (please note, there are numerous steps and stairs).
Thu - This morning we head to Ballycastle Harbour from where we embark on a 2 hour cruise going in search of puffins, seals and lighthouses! We hear stories from our guides as we sail, taking in the beautiful scenery and two of the lighthouses on Rathlin Island. The island boasts Northern Ireland’s largest seabird colony, with more than 100,000 seabirds, including puffins, nesting on the cliffs from April to August. This afternoon we’re in for an authentic experience at Dunfin Farm, a traditional working farm, where we’re treated to a sheep experience. During our visit we learn about the dog’s relationship with the shepherd and the sheep, enjoying both a sheep dog demonstration and a sheep shearing demonstration.
Fri - After breakfast we retrace our steps back to the port for our journey home.