To break up the drive on the way to Belfast, we will stop at a service station so you can get some coffee or breakfast and a packed lunch if you did not bring one. Occasionally we will pick up a few more passengers from Belfast on the way.
Dunluce Castle
A short photo stop at the most beautiful medieval castle ruin in all of Ireland.
Dating back to the 13th century, Dunluce Castle is situated on the sheer cliffs in Antrim with magnificent views of the Atlantic Ocean.
You will experience the beautiful location of Giant's Causeway for around 2 to 2.5 hours. This must-see World Heritage Site is Northern Ireland's most popular visitor attraction, and for good reason. Magnificent seascape and of course the awe-inspiring hexagonal/polygonal stone columns that form the legendary Causeway itself, some of which reach 40 feet (12 meters) into the air. The Giant's Causeway was declared a World Heritage Site in 1986.
You then get on the coastal route and go through beautiful coastal towns, where you will enjoy fantastic views of islands just off the coast like Sheep Island, Rathlin Island, or maybe even a glimpse of Scotland.
The Dark Hedges will be a 25-minute stop. The Dark Hedges were planted 270 years ago by the Stuart family as a driveway to their mansion Gracehill Manor. It is now the most photographed natural phenomenon in Northern Ireland.
The last stop of the day is Belfast. You will spend approximately 2 hours here. Belfast has a very compact city centre as a legacy of the Troubles, also known internationally as the Northern Ireland conflict. Visit the Crown bar, Big Fish, Albert's Clock, and many more attractions in the city centre while you do some shopping or buy snacks for your way back to Dublin.
You will return to Dublin at approximately 7:30 pm
*Please note that all times are approximate. The locations might be visited in a different order, depending on traffic and weather