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Self-drive tour: Highlights of the north

6 days from £1,610pp

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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
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

With international flights from a choice of airports including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • 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.

    • Belfast Eye
      Belfast Eye
    • Belfast
      Belfast
    • Botanical Gardens in Belfast
      Botanical Gardens in Belfast

  • 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.

    • Customs House, Belfast
      Customs House, Belfast
    • Belfast
      Belfast
    • Belfast City Hall
      Belfast City Hall

  • Make your way to Donegal, Ireland’s rugged northwest. You'll spend three nights taking in the raw beauty of this region.

    • County Donegal
      County Donegal
    • County Donegal
      County Donegal
    • County Donegal
      County 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.

    • Slieve League cliffs
      Slieve League cliffs
    • Slieve League
      Slieve League
    • Hiking trail at Slieve League
      Hiking trail at Slieve League

  • Visit Donegal Castle and 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.

    • Landscape of Glenveagh National Park
      Landscape of Glenveagh National Park
    • Donegal Castle
      Donegal Castle
    • Sliab Liag Distillers
      Sliab Liag Distillers

  • Return to Belfast to drop off your rental car and catch your flight home. Your return flight will arrive the same day.

    • Belfast
      Belfast
    • Belfast
      Belfast
    • Belfast City Hall
      Belfast City Hall

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While the itinerary price reflects the suggested accommodation, Audley trips are 100% tailor-made, and a specialist can help you select the option best suited to your tastes and budget.

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