Belfast City & The Giant's Causeway
Departs from Dublin Connolly Station
Jan-Mar/Nov-Dec: Sat Apr-May/Oct: Thu & Sat Jun-Sep: Mon, Wed, Thurs & Sat
Due to overwhelming demand for over-nighting and exploring Belfast we have created a new two day tour, taking in the Giant's Causeway on Day 1 with 4 star Belfast hotel accommodation and on Day 2 a relaxing day of exploring Belfast and its attractions including The Titanic Quarter.
DEPARTS FROM DUBLIN Connolly Station at 6:50 am on Day 1
RETURNS TO DUBLIN Connolly Station at 8:15pm on Day 2 (choice of return rail times)
Itinerary
Day
1
The Giants Causeway
Depart 6:50
Check-in is located in the main concourse area of Connolly Station where our representative will be waiting for you in their bright yellow jacket!
Check in for 06:50 Departure from Connolly Train Station.
Arrive into Belfast Central Station for 08:48 where we will be met by our tour coach to continue on our journey along the Causeway Coastal Route, along Northern Ireland’s Antrim Coast. Upon arrival, guests can see one of Belfast’s most well-known landmark, the two Harland & Wolfe Cranes which are nicknamed Samson and Goliath.
Leaving Belfast we take the coast road north from here. We continue on passing the coastal villages of Glenariff, Cushendall and Cushendun. There are stunning views of the sea to the right and the mountains or the Glens of Antrim to the left. You can even glimpse the Scottish coast on a clear day.
We have a lovely lunch stop at the Fullerton Arms in Ballintoy for a delicious pub grub style lunch.
The highlight of the tour is definitely a visit to Giant’s Causeway, Irelands only World Heritage Site. Spend some time climbing over the ancient stones, snapping some photos, and enjoying the myths and legends that surround this world famous attraction. We then re-board our luxury coach, and make our way along the coast, for one last short stop at the ancient ruins of Dunluce Castle.Leaving the Giant’s Causeway, we head back to Belfast where you have your overnight stay.
*Please note for operatinal reasons your tour days may be switched around
Overnight Stay: Belfast City Centre
Day
2
Belfast City & Hop On Hop Off City Tour
Enjoy a full Irish breakfast (the famous Ulster Fry) at your leisure.
The Hop-on Hop-off city tour provides you with a comprehensive look at this very special city. Your ticket is valid for 48 hours, to allow you to explore every area and district of this unique city.
There is plenty of time for shopping and exploring in Belfast city centre and you can return to Dublin by train at your leisure, on any scheduled departure.
Visitor Attraction Admissions included: Hop on Hop Off City Bus Tour & Titanic Visitor Centre
Returning to Dublin Connolly at 20:15hrs (choice of return rail times).
2025 Dates and Prices
| Room Type | Single | Double | Triple |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1-Mar 31 | $939.00$939.00 | $739.00$739.00 | $739.00$739.00 |
| Apr 1-May 31 | $939.00$939.00 | $739.00$739.00 | $739.00$739.00 |
| Jun 1-Sep 30 | $939.00$939.00 | $739.00$739.00 | $739.00$739.00 |
| Oct 1-Oct 31 | $939.00$939.00 | $739.00$739.00 | $739.00$739.00 |
| Nov 1-Dec 31 | $939.00$939.00 | $739.00$739.00 | $739.00$739.00 |
Prices are per person in Canadian Dollars.
Exclusions: Lunch, dinner and refreshments.
Tour Inclusions
- Return rail travel
- Reserved seats on the train
- Railtours Ireland Host throughout
- Visitor attraction admissions (Belfast Hop On Hop Off City Sightseeing Tour, Giant's Causeway and Titanic Visitor Centre)
- Escorted coach
- 1 night Belfast City in 4* Hotel
- Ulster Fry (full Irish breakfast) in Belfast
