Saver Combo: Giant’s Causeway Tour and 48 hour Belfast Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour

Itinerary

Giant’s Causeway Tour:

After departing from Belfast, your first stop in this Northern Ireland tour is Dunluce Castle. Enjoy ample photo opportunities amidst the ruins of the medieval castle scattered on the edge of a basalt outcropping.

Moving forward, you will head the Old Bushmills Distillery, the world’s oldest licensed whisky distillery and the only place that uses 100% malted barley in its whiskies. Indulge in a tasting session or browse through the extensive gift shop.

Driving past the picturesque Irish countryside, you will reach the major highlight of the tour, the stunning Giant’s Causeway. Spend quality time climbing over the ancient polygonal steps caused by volcanic eruption 60 million years ago. This site borrows its name from a typically Irish legend claiming that a giant named Finn McCool sculpted the columns.

Continue your tour to Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge and cross the swinging bridge which spans a chasm some 30 metres deep and 20 metres wide.

You will also drive past striking villages of Cushendall, Glenariff and Cushendun, before taking a comfort stop at Carnlough.

Before returning to Belfast, your last stop would be the Carrickfergus Castle where you will get more photo opportunities.

Belfast City Sightseeing Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour

This Belfast Hop-On, Hop-Off tour covers the main attractions and districts of the city. Your 48-hour ticket allows you to hop on and off the bus as many times as you like. Its well-designated stops covers everything you need to see in Belfast.

Some of the major attractions include:

• Castle Place
• Odyssey Arena
• Titanic Belfast
• Parliament Buildings
• St Georges Market
• St Annes Cathedral
• International Wall Murals
• Shankill Memorial Garden
• Shaftesbury Square
• Queens University

You may choose to conclude this tour at any of the stops as per your convenience.