Self-drive tour: Highlights of the north
6 days from £1,610pp
Tour highlights
Explore the Antrim Coast, including the Giant’s Causeway.
Walk the footsteps of Jon Snow as you visit Game of Thrones filming sites.
Try your hand at archery and axe throwing with a private instructor.
Hike along the Slieve League cliffs and through Glenveagh National Park in Donegal.
Price includes
- Scheduled international and domestic flights
- Activities and excursions as detailed
- All accommodation
- Vehicle hire
Itinerary idea in detail
With international flights from a choice of airports including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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International outbound flight , Belfast
Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Belfast. After arriving in Belfast, you’ll pick up your rental car. This afternoon is all about Game of Thrones film sites, where you can follow in the footsteps of Jon Snow. At Winterfell Castle, you’ll try archery and axe throwing under the tuition of a private qualified instructor.
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Take in the dramatic coastal scenery on a full day self-drive exploration of the Antrim Coast. You’ll visit the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge, the basalt rock formations of the Giant's Causeway, and the Dark Hedges — a foreboding stretch of road flanked by ancient, winding beech trees, which features in Game of Thrones.
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Belfast , Rathmullan, Donegal
Make your way to Donegal, Ireland’s rugged northwest. You'll spend three nights taking in the raw beauty of this region.
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Donegal , Rathmullan, Donegal
The Slieve League cliffs tower three times the size of the better-known Cliffs of Moher, and you’ll hike along them with a private guide for the reward of incredible views.
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Donegal , Rathmullan, Donegal
Visit Donegal Castle & Sliabh Liag Distillery this morning before exploring Glenveagh National Park. Tour the castle, take in the impressive gardens, and spend time enjoying the walking trails.
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Donegal , Belfast , International return flight
Return to Belfast to drop off your rental car and catch your flight home. Your return flight will arrive the same day.
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- Belfast
- Rathmullan, Donegal
- Donegal
- Rathmullan, Donegal
- Donegal
- Rathmullan, Donegal
- Donegal
- Belfast
Contact a specialist
The specialist who designs your trip to Ireland will have explored the country many times and, in some cases, lived there. Their first-hand knowledge gives us the belief that no other travel company can match our expertise in helping you plan your trip. Your dedicated specialist will take the time to understand your preferences and build them into an itinerary to match, working to your budget. He or she will keep perfecting it until you’re completely happy and ready to book.
When to go
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