NORTHERN IRELAND
5 DAYS FROM £530
5 DAYS FROM £564
Titanic Belfast A Titanic Taste of Northern Ireland This tour is absolute foodie heaven! On the menu are samples of Shorthorn Beef and Organic Salmon at Glenarm Castle and a tasting and lunch including apple tart at Armagh Cider Company – what a treat! Another highlight is the recently reimagined Titanic Belfast exhibition with four new themed galleries. A visit to the brilliant Ulster Folk Museum and a beautiful Antrim coastal drive complete this great tour. PACKAGED ITINERARY Day 1 Arrival We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner. Day 2 Titanic Belfast & Belfast This morning we visit the world-famous Titanic Belfast , which tells the Titanic story through a series of spectacular interactive galleries housed in its iconic building. We roam the shipyard and journey to the depths of the ocean while we immerse ourselves in all things Titanic. The attraction has undergone a multi-million pound transformation in 2023 so we experience the newly introduced theme, ‘The Pursuit of Dreams’, designed to engage visitors with the dreams and stories of those linked to the luxury ship. There are four exciting new themed spaces to discover, including Never Again, Ballard’s Quest, The Ship of Dreams and The Lasting Legacy, as well as an illuminated, rotating 7.6m long scale model of RMS Titanic. We spend the rest of the day at leisure in Belfast, exploring some of the city’s most famous and historic sites and significant points of interest, including HMS Caroline, SS Nomadic, St George’s Market, St Anne’s Cathedral and City Hall. Day 3 Antrim Coast Drive & Glenarm Castle Farm & Tasting Tour Today we enjoy a scenic journey along the spectacular Antrim Coast en route to one of Northern Ireland’s oldest and most beautiful estates, Glenarm Castle , where we enjoy a Farm & Tasting Tour . During our informative guided tour of the great deer park, we go behind the scenes with the Estate Manager, getting a unique insight into how the estate has innovated and diversified over the centuries to the modern day. We then enjoy a sample of the famous, award-winning Glenarm Shorthorn Beef and Glenarm Organic Salmon – delicious! Day 4 Armagh Cider & Ulster Folk Museum This morning we visit Armagh Cider Company for a tour and tasting at the family- run farm, which produces an artisan range of cider and pure apple juices. Taste buds tingling, we tuck into lunch during our visit, with soup and artisan breads on the menu as well as a delicious apple tart & cream with tea/coffee. This afternoon we make our way to the Ulster Folk Museum . As we wander through the pretty parkland, we step back in time to experience life in Ulster more than a century ago, encountering costumed locals demonstrating traditional crafts along the way. Day 5 Departure After breakfast, we make our way home. See more, hear more and feel more at the reimagined Titanic Belfast! Following a £4.7million investment in 2023, it’s time to revisit this first class, world-famous experience.
Antrim Coast Road The Spirit of Belfast: Stunning Scenery & Maritime History Our tour is a real Northern Ireland treat, with a day in Belfast’s cracking Titanic Quarter to visit HMS Caroline and sample the wares of Titanic Distillers, and fascinating guided tours at both the Ulster Transport Museum and Montalto House – with a tasty afternoon tea included at the latter! We also soak in some of the area’s famed landscapes with a beautiful cruise (keep your eyes peeled for puffins, seals and lighthouses) and a memorable journey along the breathtaking Antrim Coast Road. PACKAGED ITINERARY Day 1 Arrival We spend today in Belfast’s famous Titanic Quarter, beginning with a visit to HMS Caroline , a First World War ship restored as a fascinating floating museum. We step aboard to experience life at sea during the war, discovering 100 years of history and exploring the Captain’s Quarters, the Engine Room and the Drill Hall. Don’t miss the interactive displays where we can get hands on, steering the ship, cracking codes, signalling ships and launching torpedoes! After free time for lunch in the Titanic Quarter, we visit Titanic Distillers , located at Thompson Dock where the Titanic once stood. Here, we embark on the guided Signature Tour, experiencing the workings of the distillery and the sights and sounds of the historic Pumphouse. We finish with a tasting of the award-winning Irish spirits. Day 3 Ballycastle Cruise & Scenic Antrim Coast Drive Today we travel 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. Back on dry land, we enjoy a scenic journey along the spectacular Antrim Coast Road, part of the Causeway Coastal Route famed for its dramatic sea and cliff views. The Antrim Coast section has been named among the world’s most spectacular driving routes, so we’re in for a treat as we travel from Ballycastle to Larne. Day 4 Ulster Transport Museum & Montalto Estate This morning we encounter amazing feats of engineering at the Ulster Transport Museum , home to one of the most comprehensive transport collections in Europe, including locomotives, horse-drawn carriages, vintage motorbikes, cars and more. We enjoy a guided tour , celebrating the history of invention and discovering how our lives and communities have always been in motion. This afternoon we head to the fabulous Montalto Estate , enjoying an exclusive guided History Tour of Montalto House, which is not open to the public. As we explore the grandeur of this 18th century Georgian mansion, we admire the rooms and collections of original art and antiques, discovering the rich history of the estate. Our tour finishes in The Chinese Room, where we enjoy a traditional afternoon tea – what a treat! Day 5 Departure After breakfast, we make our way home. We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner. Day 2 HMS Caroline & Titanic Distillers
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