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An express tour of Northern Ireland that starts and ends in the capital of the Republic of Ireland, Dublin. See the sights of Belfast on a city tour and roam the infamous Titanic Quarter independently. See the famous estate at Mount Stewart and drive along the picturesque Causeway Coastal Route to the UNESCO-listed Giant's Causeway - perhaps Northern Ireland's most famous site. Ride the ferry across Strangford Lough, explore Castle Ward (Winterfell in Game of Thrones) and enjoy sweeping views of the Mourne Mountains.

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Itinerary
Guesthouse Prices/Dates
Hotel Prices/Dates

Trip Highlights

Belfast - Join a guided sightseeing tour of the Northern Irish capital, and wander the Titanic Quarter independently
Giant's Causeway - Marvel at the spectacular geological formations of this UNESCO-listed site, Northern Ireland's best-known attraction
Castle Ward - Roam the castle of Ned, Sansa and Arya Stark as you explore the setting of Winterfell from hit TV show Game of Thrones
Bangor - Spend two nights in this cosy seaside city, just a few miles from Belfast city centre
Strangford Lough - Cross Northern Ireland's largest sea lough by ferry, taking in the idyllic views
Mourne Mountains - Enjoy even more of Northern Ireland's spectacular scenery as you cross the towering peaks of the Mourne Mountains en route back to Dublin

Included

2 breakfasts
Escorted by a local driver-guide 
Strangford Lough ferry
20kg luggage - see Trip Notes for details
2 nights simple guesthouse (hotel upgrade available)
Transportation in 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach with air-conditioning
All road tolls
Note: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go.

Not Included

International flights & visas
Meals not specified in itinerary
Entry fees unless specified
Airport transfers (pick up and drop off information can be found in the Trip Notes)
Tipping - an entirely personal gesture!

Itinerary

Day 1

Belfast & Bangor

Dublin - Belfast (Northern Ireland) - Bangor. Welcome to your Northern Ireland adventure! Departing from the capital of the Republic, Dublin, we head north through stunning countryside to reach Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland.

Our brief city tour delves into Belfast's triumphs, tragedies, and soul. There is free time for you to explore the Titanic Quarter, which is a vibrant hub that was regenerated and where the famous liner was constructed and launched in 1911.

Leaving Belfast, we head into County Down, arriving at the world-renowned Mount Stewart Estate and Gardens, managed by the National Trust. After immersing ourselves in the stunning beauty of the 19th-century estate, we complete our drive to the charming seaside town of Bangor.

Please note: Check-in closes at 08:45 on day 1 (tour departs at 09:00) - Dublin Nassau Street Pick Up, Opposite the Kilkenny Shop, Nassau St, Dublin.
Overnight: Bangor

Day 2

The Giant's Causeway

Today's sightseeing begins with a northward drive along the Causeway Coastal Route. The landscape features stunning valleys and timeless beauty that Ireland is well-known for. The tour includes planned stops at Glenarm and Ballycastle with an opportunity to visit famous attractions along the way.

This afternoon, we arrive at the Giant’s Causeway, a UNESCO-listed geological formation that fascinates with an alluring blend of natural wonders and legends. After visiting Giant’s Causeway and learning more about the site, we continue to explore the coastal heritage of Ireland. We may also have time to visit the famous Dark Hedges, which starred in hit television series Game of Thrones as the King's Road (travel time dependent).

Returning to Bangor, the evening is free to unwind with a refreshing craft beer and some locally caught seafood.
Overnight: Bangor  |  Breakfast

Day 3

Strangford Lough ferry & Game of Thrones

Bangor - Strangford Lough - Castle Ward - Dublin (Republic of Ireland). We leave Bangor behind today and drive along the scenic Ards Peninsula. Reaching the small town of Portaferry, we enjoy a picturesque ferry ride across Strangford Lough, capturing the stunning sights, sounds, and scents of the lough while taking ample time for photographs.

Reaching dry land, our next stop is Castle Ward. This 18th-century National Trust property was also used in the filming of Game of Thrones, featuring as Winterfell, home of the Starks. We can explore the castle and learn about the living conditions of the castle's real residents.

Continuing through St Patrick's country, we may have time to visit the Down Cathedral or the St. Patrick's Centre. We then head into the Mourne Mountains and can stop to admire the towering granite peaks. We also enjoy the vista of Carlingford Lough before crossing back into the Republic of Ireland and making our way back to Dublin, where our tour comes to an end.

Please note: This tour ends at 19:00 - Dublin Nassau Street Drop Off, Opposite the Kilkenny Shop, Nassau St, Dublin.
Breakfast

Prices & Dates

Departure dates noted with a 'G' are guaranteed to operate. All departure dates are guaranteed with a minimum of 2 persons. Prices shown are per person travelling. 'Twin/Double' prices per person apply when there are 2 people travelling, sharing a room. The 'Single supplement' applies for single travellers who require their own room and needs to be added to the 'Twin/Double' price.

2024
Twin Share
Single Room
01 Feb - 03 Feb 30% off
€855
€599
€885
€620
08 Feb - 10 Feb 30% off
€855
€599
€885
€620
15 Feb - 17 Feb 30% off
€855
€599
€885
€620
22 Feb - 24 Feb 30% off
€855
€599
€885
€620
29 Feb - 02 Mar 30% off
€855
€599
€885
€620
07 Mar - 09 Mar 30% off
€855
€599
€885
€620
14 Mar - 16 Mar 30% off
€855
€599
€885
€620
21 Mar - 23 Mar 30% off
€855
€599
€885
€620
28 Mar - 30 Mar 20% off
€855
€684
€885
€708
04 Apr - 06 Apr 20% off
€855
€684
€885
€708
11 Apr - 13 Apr 20% off
€855
€684
€885
€708
18 Apr - 20 Apr 20% off
€855
€684
€885
€708
25 Apr - 27 Apr 20% off
€855
€684
€885
€708
02 May - 04 May 20% off
€855
€684
€885
€708
09 May - 11 May 20% off
€855
€684
€885
€708
16 May - 18 May 20% off
€855
€684
€885
€708
23 May - 25 May 20% off
€855
€684
€885
€708
30 May - 01 Jun 20% off
€855
€684
€885
€708
06 Jun - 08 Jun 20% off
€905
€724
€935
€748
13 Jun - 15 Jun 20% off
€905
€724
€935
€748
20 Jun - 22 Jun 20% off
€905
€724
€935
€748
27 Jun - 29 Jun 20% off
€905
€724
€935
€748
04 Jul - 06 Jul 20% off
€905
€724
€935
€748
11 Jul - 13 Jul 20% off
€905
€724
€935
€748
18 Jul - 20 Jul 20% off
€905
€724
€935
€748
25 Jul - 27 Jul 20% off
€905
€724
€935
€748
01 Aug - 03 Aug 20% off
€905
€724
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€748
08 Aug - 10 Aug 20% off
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05 Sep - 07 Sep 20% off
€905
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12 Sep - 14 Sep 20% off
€905
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19 Sep - 21 Sep 20% off
€905
€724
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26 Sep - 28 Sep 20% off
€905
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03 Oct - 05 Oct 20% off
€855
€684
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€708
10 Oct - 12 Oct 20% off
€855
€684
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€708
17 Oct - 19 Oct 20% off
€855
€684
€885
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24 Oct - 26 Oct 20% off
€855
€684
€885
€708
31 Oct - 02 Nov 20% off
€855
€684
€885
€708
07 Nov - 09 Nov 20% off
€855
€684
€885
€708
14 Nov - 16 Nov 20% off
€855
€684
€885
€708
21 Nov - 23 Nov 20% off
€855
€684
€885
€708
28 Nov - 30 Nov 20% off
€855
€684
€885
€708
05 Dec - 07 Dec 20% off
€855
€684
€885
€708
12 Dec - 14 Dec 20% off
€855
€684
€885
€708
19 Dec - 21 Dec 20% off
€855
€684
€885
€708
26 Dec - 28 Dec 20% off
€855
€684
€885
€708
2025
Twin Share
Single Room
€665
€685
€665
€685
€665
€685
€665
€685
€665
€685
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€685
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€665
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€685

Prices & Dates

Departure dates noted with a 'G' are guaranteed to operate. All departure dates are guaranteed with a minimum of 2 persons. Prices shown are per person travelling. 'Twin/Double' prices per person apply when there are 2 people travelling, sharing a room. The 'Single supplement' applies for single travellers who require their own room and needs to be added to the 'Twin/Double' price.

2024
Twin Share
Single Room
01 Feb - 03 Feb 30% off
€915
€641
€1,145
€802
08 Feb - 10 Feb 30% off
€915
€641
€1,145
€802
15 Feb - 17 Feb 30% off
€915
€641
€1,145
€802
22 Feb - 24 Feb 30% off
€915
€641
€1,145
€802
29 Feb - 02 Mar 30% off
€915
€641
€1,145
€802
07 Mar - 09 Mar 30% off
€915
€641
€1,145
€802
14 Mar - 16 Mar 30% off
€915
€641
€1,145
€802
21 Mar - 23 Mar 30% off
€915
€641
€1,145
€802
28 Mar - 30 Mar 20% off
€915
€732
€1,145
€916
04 Apr - 06 Apr 20% off
€885
€708
€1,195
€956
11 Apr - 13 Apr 20% off
€885
€708
€1,195
€956
18 Apr - 20 Apr 20% off
€885
€708
€1,195
€956
25 Apr - 27 Apr 20% off
€885
€708
€1,195
€956
02 May - 04 May 20% off
€885
€708
€1,195
€956
09 May - 11 May 20% off G
€885
€708
€1,195
€956
16 May - 18 May 20% off
€885
€708
€1,195
€956
23 May - 25 May 20% off
€885
€708
€1,195
€956
30 May - 01 Jun 20% off
€885
€708
€1,195
€956
06 Jun - 08 Jun 20% off
€935
€748
€1,245
€996
13 Jun - 15 Jun 20% off
€935
€748
€1,245
€996
20 Jun - 22 Jun 20% off
€935
€748
€1,245
€996
27 Jun - 29 Jun 20% off
€935
€748
€1,245
€996
04 Jul - 06 Jul 20% off
€935
€748
€1,245
€996
11 Jul - 13 Jul 20% off
€935
€748
€1,245
€996
18 Jul - 20 Jul 20% off
€935
€748
€1,245
€996
25 Jul - 27 Jul 20% off
€935
€748
€1,245
€996
01 Aug - 03 Aug 20% off
€935
€748
€1,245
€996
08 Aug - 10 Aug 20% off
€935
€748
€1,245
€996
15 Aug - 17 Aug 20% off
€935
€748
€1,245
€996
22 Aug - 24 Aug 20% off
€935
€748
€1,245
€996
29 Aug - 31 Aug 20% off
€935
€748
€1,245
€996
05 Sep - 07 Sep 20% off
€935
€748
€1,245
€996
12 Sep - 14 Sep 20% off
€935
€748
€1,245
€996
19 Sep - 21 Sep 20% off
€935
€748
€1,245
€996
26 Sep - 28 Sep 20% off
€935
€748
€1,245
€996
03 Oct - 05 Oct 20% off
€885
€708
€1,195
€956
10 Oct - 12 Oct 20% off
€885
€708
€1,195
€956
17 Oct - 19 Oct 20% off
€885
€708
€1,195
€956
24 Oct - 26 Oct 20% off
€885
€708
€1,195
€956
31 Oct - 02 Nov 20% off
€885
€708
€1,195
€956
07 Nov - 09 Nov 20% off
€885
€708
€1,195
€956
14 Nov - 16 Nov 20% off
€885
€708
€1,195
€956
21 Nov - 23 Nov 20% off
€885
€708
€1,195
€956
28 Nov - 30 Nov 20% off
€885
€708
€1,195
€956
05 Dec - 07 Dec 20% off
€885
€708
€1,195
€956
12 Dec - 14 Dec 20% off
€885
€708
€1,195
€956
19 Dec - 21 Dec 20% off
€885
€708
€1,195
€956
26 Dec - 28 Dec 20% off
€885
€708
€1,195
€956
2025
Twin Share
Single Room
€685
€925
€685
€925
€685
€925
€685
€925
€685
€925
€685
€925
€685
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€925

At a Glance

Range
Trip Type
Starts
Dublin
Ends
Dublin
Departs
Thursdays
Group Size
Min 2 / Max 16
Hotel Rating
Simple guesthouse (hotel upgrade available)
Tour Guide
Yes - escorted by a tour guide
Meals
Breakfast: 2
Countries
Ireland, Northern Ireland
Minimum Age
5 yrs, accompanied by an adult
Arr. Transfer
No
Dep. Transfer
No
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