Group Travel Tour Operator and DMC for County Londonderry
Causeway Chronicles and Legend-Derry Adventures
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The Peace Bridge, Derry ©Tourism Ireland
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Causeway Coast - Giant's Causeway ©Tourism Ireland, Photographer Art Ward
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Bushmills Whiskey Distillery Tour ©Courtesy of Tourism Northern Ireland, Photographer Christopher Heaney
Highlights of Northern Ireland - Overnights are not included and can be quoted for on request
Ireland’s rugged northern coastline is the stuff of myths, legends and of course…giants. Make the most of your visit on this new tour which includes visits to the Giant’s Causeway, Bushmills Distillery, the historic city of Derry Londonderry, and bordering coastal County Donegal.
Dates
22nd September 2025 | 2026 dates available on request
Suggested itinerary by coach
Day 1
Travel to Northern Ireland
Arrive in Northern Ireland and travel to our hotel for dinner. If travelling from Cairnryan then you have the option to have dinner on the ferry. If overnights are required for your journey Greatdays are happy to advise and arrange subject to your location – additional supplements will apply.
Day 2
The Causeway Coast, Giant’s Causeway, Bushmills Distillery
Travel along the scenic Causeway Coast via Portrush. At the UNESCO World Heritage Site Giant’s Causeway visit the award-winning visitor centre. Next you can walk or take a bus down to the coastal path and the 40,000 interlocking hexagonal columns, some up to 12m high. From there head inland to the village of Bushmills, home to the world’s oldest licensed whiskey distillery.
Day 3
Donegal and the Wild Atlantic Way
After breakfast head to Magilligan Point and take the scenic Lough Foyle Ferry* across to Greencastle in Inishowen County Donegal, a busy fishing port with many fine tourist attractions located near the start of the Wild Atlantic Way. Here we visit the Inishowen Maritime Museum & Planetarium. Enjoy free time to explore the harbour before retuning by ferry to County Londonderry.
*subject to ferry timetable
Day 4
Derry Londonderry
This morning there is the option to take the public train journey from Coleraine to Derry Londonderry, described by Michael Palin as “one of the most beautiful rail journeys in the world” (tickets not included, to be purchased at station). On arrival in Derry Londonderry we embark upon a guided walking tour around the 17th century city walls, St Columbs Cathedral and historic Guildhall with a commentary covering the city’s origins, the Troubles and more recently TV fame with the Derry Girls. Afternoon to relax.
Day 5
Return home
After breakfast travel to the port to take the ferry home. If overnights are required for your journey Greatdays are happy to advise and arrange subject to your location – additional supplements will apply.
Featured hotel – Inspected by Greatdays in November 2022
Lodge Hotel ***
This comfortable, friendly hotel provides a wonderful warm welcome to groups. It is ideally located in the town of Coleraine, 55 miles northwest of Belfast and 30 miles east of Derry. There are 56 bedrooms, 40 of which are located in an annex attached to the hotel by an indoor covered walkway. The annex has its own lift. There are 2 accessible rooms and some rooms feature walk-in showers. Large free car park & coach bay for group drop off. We highly recommend this hotel.
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- Lodge Hotel, Coleraine, Northern Ireland – Vibes Bar
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- Lodge Hotel, Coleraine, Northern Ireland – Foyer
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- Lodge Hotel, Coleraine, Northern Ireland – Elliot’s Bistro
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- Lodge Hotel, Coleraine, Northern Ireland – Double Room
Lodge Hotel, Coleraine
| Dates | 5 days / 4 nights |
| 30th June 2025 | SOLD |
| 22nd September 2025 | From £505.00 per person |
Prices include return ferry. If you would like a price travelling by air, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Single room supplement available upon request.
