Group Travel Tour Operator and DMC for County Londonderry
Causeway Chronicles and Legend-Derry Adventures – NEW & IMPROVED FOR 2026!
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 tour which includes visits to the Giant’s Causeway, Bushmills Distillery, the historic city of Derry Londonderry, and bordering coastal County Donegal.
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Dates
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. Take a walk or the bus down to the coastal path and the 40,000 interlocking hexagonal columns, some up to 12m high. Take a short drive to a local hostelry for a sandwich lunch followed by driving back to the village of Bushmills, home to the world’s oldest licensed whiskey distillery for a guided tour.
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 returning by ferry where your coach will collect you. Spend free time in Coleraine and a relaxing afternoon at the hotel.
*subject to ferry timetable, you may have to drive round the lough. We can arrange local coach hire today should you require a drivers day off.
Day 4
Derry Londonderry
This morning we take a steady ride into Derry Londonderry, enjoy 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. This tour will be a combination of coach and walking. You will also visit the Museum of free Derry and the Guildhall today.
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 May 2025
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. There is a lift in both the main hotel and annex. 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.
- Lodge Hotel, Coleraine, Northern Ireland – Vibes Bar
- Lodge Hotel, Coleraine, Northern Ireland – Foyer
- Lodge Hotel, Coleraine, Northern Ireland – Elliot’s Bistro
- Lodge Hotel, Coleraine, Northern Ireland – Double Room
Lodge Hotel ***
Dates | 5 days / 4 nights |
2026 dates | From £519.00 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.