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Enjoy a feast of heritage and stunning coastal and mountain scenery on this six-day break. You'll discover iconic sights and unspoilt corners, from the extraordinary Giant's Causeway to the timeless, remote Inishowen Peninsula. You'll also explore Donegal town and the contrasts of beautiful Glenveagh National Park and its castle.
What's Included
- A visit to the awe-inspiring Giant's Causeway with included entry to the Visitor Centre
- Time to explore bustling Donegal town
- A visit to beautiful Glenveagh National Park and a guided tour of historic Glenveagh Castle
- A scenic coastal drive
- A tour of the rugged Inishowen Peninsula including a visit to the fascinating Doagh Isle Famine Village
- Five nights' dinner, bed and Irish breakfast accommodation at the Station House Hotel, Letterkenny (upgrades available)
- Comfortable coach travel and transfers
- Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced Tour Manager
- Tour only passengers will be met by the Tour Manager at Belfast International Airport on Day One. Return airport-to-hotel coach transfers are included (pick-up time from the airport on Day One is 4:00pm).
- Single rooms are available for a supplement
1
Fly to Belfast, meet your tour manager and transfer to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you'll be able to spend the rest of the day exploring the town of Letterkenny or relaxing in a pub or cafe.
2
Today we'll head to Donegal, where a rich history is reflected in an imposing Jacobean castle and an ancient marketplace, the 'Diamond'. Wander the streets, or take a 70-minute waterbus trip (payable locally) around Donegal Bay, before we return to our hotel.
3
The stunning Inishowen Peninsula is home to Ireland's most northerly point, Malin Head. Visit the Doagh Isle Famine Village, where 19th-century Irish life is recreated, before continuing through the remote peninsula town of Carndonagh to see wild, windswept Malin. You'll return this evening to Letterkenny.
4
This morning we'll reach the windswept coast of County Antrim for our visit to the Giant's Causeway. Long associated with legendary Irish hero Finn McCool, its basalt columns, which rise like stepping stones from the Atlantic, were in fact formed after a volcanic eruption 60 million years ago. Take the minibus from the visitor centre to the Causeway, or walk the mile or so along the cliff path and marvel at the breathtaking views.
After time for lunch (payable locally), we'll continue to Dunluce Castle, one of the most extensive ruins of a medieval castle in Northern Ireland, rising dramatically from the rocks above the wild sea. Explore this stunning place before we return to Letterkenny.
5
Today, admire the contrasting scenery of rugged, remote Glenveagh National Park and Glenveagh Castle, in its peaceful setting overlooking Lough Veagh. Enjoy a guided tour of the historic castle, with its round turrets, keep and spectacular gardens.
We'll continue to the coastline, via Mount Errigal and through Dunlewy village to Bunbeg, where, weather permitting, you may like a short stroll on the beautiful beach. Then it's up and around the Bloody Foreland, named for the red hue of the rocks at sunset, to the little village of Gortahawk and back to Letterkenny.
6
Transfer back to Belfast for your flight home, taking with you some wonderful memories of this very special part of the world.