Our tour is a wonderful opportunity to experience the heritage and architecture of the thriving city of Belfast. In contrast is the breathtaking & varied coastal scenery of County Antrim and its famous historic castles with fascinating stories and art collections, waiting to be discovered.
Hillsborough Castle
Antrim Coast Road
Belfast City Hall
Glenarm Castle
Mount Stewart © Tourism Ireland
Itinerary
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival
We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner.
Day 2 Mount Stewart House or Hillsborough Castle – the choice is yours!
Today we can choose between two of Northern Ireland’s most famous landmarks, Mount Stewart House & Gardens OR Hillsborough Castle. The stunning neo-classical Mount Stewart House dates back to the 19th century and is surrounded by unique and vibrant gardens. Lovingly restored and once the family home of Lady Londonderry, the house’s richly decorated interiors display a vast collection of historic artefacts.
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A beautiful Georgian mansion surrounded in ornamental gardens, Hillsborough Castle operates as a royal palace used by the British Royal Family on official visits to Northern Ireland. An historic place of celebration, entertainment and diplomacy, knowledgeable Castle hosts will tell us of its history as we explore the elegant and ornate State Rooms.
Day 3 Guided Tour of Belfast
The perfect way to get to know Northern Ireland’s vibrant capital city, we enjoy a half day step on guided tour of Belfast. Marvel at its Victorian architecture such as the Queen’s University, elegant Palm House at the Botanic Gardens and baroque beauty of the City Hall. Famous for building the ill-fated Titanic, the regeneration of the city’s waterfront now features the sleek ship-shaped Titanic Belfast building. This afternoon we have free time to explore the city’s iconic sights.
Day 4 Antrim Coast Drive & Glenarm Castle
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 guided tour. Surrounded by an award-winning walled garden dating back to the 17th century and an organic farm, the castle is the ancestral home of the McDonnell family, Earls of Antrim. Our guide will share its long history with us as we discover the castle’s ornate interior rooms including the drawing room, the Blue Room and hall.
Day 5 Departure
After breakfast, we make our way home.
HOW ABOUT?
Farm to Fork Tasting Experience at Glenarm Castle held in the new Coach House Room. This will include a selection of Glenarm Shorthorn Beef and Glenarm Organic Salmon prepared in a variety of ways to show their versatility. This will be accompanied by tea/coffee and followed by a dessert which incorporates ingredients from the Walled Garden and ice cream from the Milk Parlour here on site. The experience will last for roughly one hour.
Hotel
Dunadry Hotel & Gardens
Dunadry, County Antrim
Part of the McKeever Hotel Group, this stunning 4 star hotel is built on the site of an ancient fort and, subsequently, a paper mill, and is set within beautiful gardens alongside the Six Mile Water trout river. All 80 spacious bedrooms are elegantly furnished and contain a TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. The restaurant provides a relaxed and modern dining experience while the bar has a cosy fireplace and embodies many of the old paper mill’s original features.
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La Mon Hotel & Country Club
Belfast
Set in lovely, landscaped grounds, La Mon Hotel & Country Club is located in County Down’s countryside, around 20 minutes’ drive from Belfast city centre. The 120 spacious bedrooms are to a great standard and equipped with TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. Dining-wise, the hotel makes use of locally sourced produce from land and sea, as well as hand-picked seasonal herbs from the herb garden. The Mill offers a friendly atmosphere and serves traditional food with a modern twist, while Charlie’s Bistro & Lounge offers a more casual setting with cosy winter fires and large windows bathed in summer sunlight.
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Pricing
Dunadry Hotel & Gardens
Dunadry, County Antrim
4 Nights Half Board
Twin from £505pp
Double for Sole Use Supplement £142
Based on Monday arrivals
Inclusions
• Return ferry crossing UK – Northern Ireland
• Entrance to Mount Stewart House & Gardens
• Half day guided tour of Belfast
• Guided tour of Glenarm Castle
Please refer to your quote for hotel inclusions.
La Mon Hotel & Country Club
Castlereagh, Belfast
4 Nights Half Board
Twin from £482pp
Double for Sole Use Supplement £156
Based on Monday arrivals
Inclusions
• Return ferry crossing UK – Northern Ireland
• Entrance to Mount Stewart House & Gardens
• Half day guided tour of Belfast
• Guided tour of Glenarm Castle
Please refer to your quote for hotel inclusions.
