Giants Causeway: Small Group Tour from Belfast

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ID: GYG640488-1069204
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Country: United Kingdom

Duration: 07:00 hours


Description

Discover Ireland's only World Heritage site The Giants Causeway and walk in the footsteps of Giants. Enjoy a relaxed unrushed Day Tour and learn about our Myths and Legends at all the sites we visit.
Departing Belfast from outside Leonardos hotel (formerly Jurys Inn) Great Victoria street at 9.00am, check in at 8.45am you will travel along the coast road, one of the most scenic drives in Europe. Experiencing some of the most beautiful scenery Ireland has to offer, as we drive along the coast and through the Glens of Antrim with its many quaint little villages and towns.
Our first stop of the day will be in the quaint little village of Carnlough (30 mins) with its snug and compact harbour which serves as the central hub of the village. The village has coffee shops and a store for anyone wanting to buy food to take with them for their journey.
After leaving Carnlough we continue along the coast and through the Glens of Antrim with its outstanding natural views and scenery, were you will learn the history, Myths and Legends of many of the small towns and villages along the route.
Our next stop of the day will be at Portaneevy view point (15 mins) with its breath taking scenery, and look down onto Carrick a Rede rope bridge, built my local fishermen to cross to a small island to land their catch of Salmon. From Portaneevy you will also see a few of the Scottish islands, the isles of isla and the Mull of Kintrye
Leaving Portaneevy we will continue along the coast road with its magnificent views at Balintoy and White Park Bay.
Our next stop of the day will be at "The Giants Causeway" (1 hour 45 mins) with is 40,000 interlocking basalt columns said to have been formed by a volcanic eruption over 60 million years ago. This Unisco World Heritage site is a must see experience, walk in the footsteps of Giants and be amazed by this unique rock formations while learning about the Myths and Legends with centuries old stories about the Causeway.
A short distance from the Causeway is our next stop of the day at Dunluce Castle (10 mins).
Dunluce Castle was built in the 14th Century on a large Basalt rock and is only accessible via a small bridge from he mainland. The Castle is said to be the most romantic Medieval Castle in Ireland, be amazed at the Beautiful scenery surrounding the Castle, while being transported back in time.
After leaving the Castle we will make the short journey to Bushmills Whiskey Distillery (35 mins).
Bushmills is the oldest licenced distillery in the world, granted its licence in 1608
At the distillery you will have time to visit the gift shop and sample some of the Whiskey's for sale at the distillery bar.
Leaving the Distillery we will make the short journey to the Dark Hedges (The Kings Road) 30 mins, made famous by the H.B.O series the Game of Thrones, We then travel inland back to Belfast arriving at the departure point at around 4.30pm.

Highlights

  • We use smaller Luxury Buses with Extra Leg Room and fewer seats (Max 29 seats)
  • More relaxed tour with more time at the Giants Causeway site, 1 hour 45 mins
  • Visit Dunluce Castle built in the 14th c, for a photo stop
  • A visit to Bushmills Whiskey distillery with time for some whiskey tasting
  • Less passengers means less time waiting on the Bus and more time at the sites.

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Our bus will be outside the hotel and will be marked Odyssey Tours. The pick up point is close to the Grand Opera House.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.