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Northern Ireland (Stormont)

Northern Ireland (Stormont)

A unique Celtic experience - a special place so long off the holiday map, now a thriving arts and cutlural must-see region on the island of Ireland

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A unique Celtic experience - a special place so long off the holiday map, now a thriving arts and cutlural must-see region on the island of Ireland

To witness the drama of Ireland’s Causeway Coast and Glens is to walk with ancient forces and experience an unsurpassed blend of majesty and sheer beauty.  You won’t just travel through the land, but will take a journey of the spirit.  This is a special place, for so long off the holiday map, now a thriving arts and cultural must-see region on the island of Ireland. The diversity of the sculpted landscape, under wide bright skies and ever-changing light, is sharpened by the rare purity of its air; refreshing and invigorating. Visiting both Belfast and Dublin, cities with tumultuous and dramatic histories now happily returned to peace and both offering a unique Celtic experience.

ITINERARY


SUNDAY - Morning departure from Dorset northwards to Preston area for overnight stay in 3 star hotel with dinner and breakfast.

MONDAY - Drive along the Solway Coast to Cairnryan. Join the afternoon ferry (2 hrs) to Belfast and make the short drive to our hotel at Stormont where dinner awaits.

TUESDAY - We shall visit the extraordinary Giant's Causeway, a UNESCO Heritage Site. It has inspired artists, stirred scientific debate and captured the imagination of all who see it. The mystery and stories are explained in the award winning visitor centre. After lunch make a spectacular drive along the Antrim coast, widely regarded as one of the finest marine drives in Europe: Ballycastle - Glenariff - Glenarm - Ballygally - Carrickfergus.

WEDNESDAY - A morning 2½ hour coach sightseeing tour of Belfast in the hands of a local and enthusiastic guide. Discover the famous landmarks and intriguing history and heritage of the city. This afternoon visit the Titanic Visitor Centre, a new state of the art exhibition on the site of the famous liner's original creation.

THURSDAY - Touring through verdant Irish countryside, to the south of Loch Neagh, to Omagh and visit the Ulster American Folk Park which illustrates the story of thousands of people who emigrated to the USA during the 18th & 19th centuries. Our return takes us north of Loch Neagh via Antrim back to Belfast.

FRIDAY - We head southbound and cross the border into Eire, passing through Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty - via Newry - to Dublin, capital of The Republic. There will be time for sightseeing in the city centre this afternoon. Stay overnight at a 3 or 4 star hotel just outside the city.

SATURDAY - An early departure from hotel to board the Stena Line ferry sailing at 08:15 from Dublin. Breakfast included onboard. Arrive Holyhead 12noon and drive back to Dorset by late evening.

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B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

Stormont Hotel, Belfast

This stunning 4 star hotel boasts an unequalled location, overlooking Belfast’s Royal Mile and gardens leading up to the Stormont parliament building. The leafy suburban setting just 4 miles from the city centre makes it the perfect base from which to explore both Belfast and the wider coast and countryside. All 105 bedrooms are decorated and furnished to the highest standards and include private bathroom with toiletries, hairdryer, “cloud” mattress beds, television, phone, iron/board, safe, tea tray and free wifi.  A traditional full Irish breakfast is provided and the stylish La Scala Bistro serves a 3 course evening dinner with menu choices using local produce where possible. There is a well stocked bar and comfortable lounges in which to relax and socialise.  Lifts operate to all floors and room service is available.

 

TOUR PRICE : £999.00 per person

Single Room Supplement : £290.00

 

Price includes: All coach travel, Return ferry crossings, Overnight hotel Carlisle area, 4 nights hotel in Belfast, Overnight hotel in Dublin, Half board meals, Entry to Giants Causeway, Local guide in Belfast, Entry to Titanic Belfast, Entry to Ulster Folk Park, Porterage in Belfast, Breakfast on return ferry.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

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Name Address
Beaminster Area Convenient local point in Beaminster to be advised
Blandford Area Convenient local point in Blandford to be advised
Bournemouth Area Convenient point in Bournemouth to be advised
Branksome Area Convenient point in Branksome to be advised
Bridport Area Convenient local point in Bridport to be advised
Britannia Inn Britannia Inn, Fortuneswell, Portland
Charlestown The Alexandra Inn, Chickerell Road, Charlestown
Chickerell Bluebird Garage, Chickerell Road
Corfe Castle Convenient point in Corfe Castle to be advised
Courtlands Portland, Courtlands bus stop
Dorchester South Station Dorchester South Station bus stop
Dorchester TOT Top O'Town Car Park (by cafe), Dorchester
Easton Easton Square, Portland
Ferndown Area Convenient local point in Ferndown to be advised
Foords Corner Foords Corner bus stop, Wyke Regis
Jestys Avenue Bus stop end of Jestys Avenue on Littlemoor Road
Littlemead Broadwey, Littlemead bus stop (Swan Inn)
Lodmoor Hill Lodmoor Hill Bus Stop (near Post Office)
Lyme Regis Convenient local point in Lyme Regis to be advised
Lyndale bus stop Wyke Regis, Lyndale Bus Stop
Nottington Broadwey, Nottington Corner bus stop
Poole Area Convenient local point in Poole to be advised
Poundbury QMSE Poundbury Queen Mother Square bus stop
(Coach heading into Dorchester)
Radipole Spa Hotel bus stop, Radipole
Redlands Redlands, Opposite Garage
Ringwood Area Convenient local point in Ringwood to be advised
Rodwell Rodwell Traffic Lights, Rodwell Rd/Rodwell Ave
Sgt Bunn St Bunn Bakery, Lanehouse Rocks Road
Sherborne Area Convenient local point in Sherborne to be advised
Southwell Portland, Southwell, Opposite Eight Kings Inn
St Edmunds Church St Edmunds Church, Lanehouse Rocks Road
St Johns Church Weymouth, St Johns Church, outside Dentist
St Nicholas Church Southlands Road bus stop on Buxton Road, Weymouth
(former St Nicholas Church)
Sturminster Newton Area Convenient point in Stur. Newton to be advised
Swanage Area Convenient local point in Swanage to be advised
To be advised To be advised - Approx. 2 weeks before travel
Upton Area Convenient local point in Upton to be advised
Value House Value House Car Park
Victoria Square Victoria Square bus stop, Portland
Wareham Area Convenient local point in Wareham to be advised
Westwey Road Westwey Rd, Magistrates Court, Weymouth
Weymouth Bluebird Weymouth, Outside Bluebird Office,
K1 bus stop
Wimborne Area Convenient local point in Wimborne to be advised
Wool Area Convenient local point in Wool to be advised
Wyke Smuggler Smugglers Inn, Wyke Regis
Yeovil Area Convenient local point in Yeovil to be advised
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