Paddywagon Ireland Tours

3 Day North

Tour Overview

The North is quickly becoming a must-see for any traveller arriving in Ireland. This tour enables you to focus on Northern Ireland, the little corner of our Motherland so ever present in World Headlines since 1969 but now experiencing a new dawn. We introduce you to local guides and characters and customs of both the Ulster Irish and Ulster British communities. Our overnight stays will be some of the great memories of your travels. Downtown Belfast is amazing and the glorious Glens of Antrim are an absolute Irish paradise with Bonnie Scotland in full view 12 miles away. We bravely cross the famous Rope Bridge and see the eighth wonder of the world, the Giants Causeway, before storming formidable Dunluce Castle. Absolutely fantastic photography awaits you on your walking tour of Derry, city walls and scene of 'Bloody Sunday' in 1972. Be seduced by the charm and atmosphere of Derry on our overnight stay! With breathtaking scenery, genuine and warm locals, unspoiled landscapes and a living history, 'Norn Iron' is a real traveller's paradise.

Departs:

Throughout the year on Monday and Friday.

Itinerary

Day 1: Dublin to Belfast

Leave Dublin's Paddy Palace at 8am and begin your adventures at Drogheda where you'll see the preserved head of St. Oliver Plunkett (executed 1681) in St. Peters Cathedral. Cross the border at South Armagh. A fascinating evening in Belfast awaits you. We strongly recommend the world famous Black Taxi tour (optional) to view the Peace wall and political murals.

Day 2: Belfast to Historic Derry

A glorious touring day! Cruise the Beautiful North Coast. You'll see the Carrick-a-rede rope bridge (seasonal), walk the Giants Causeway and take fantastic photos of Dunluce Castle. Overnight in Historic Derry.

Day 3: Derry to Dublin

Begin today with an excellent in-depth walking tour of Derry's walls (1601) and the well known Bogside district. We'll take in the town of Omagh, a symbol of hope and reconciliation, as we make our way through central Ulster to Armagh (Ireland's ecclesiastical capital). Arriving back in Dublin by around 6pm.

Please note: We reserve the right to amend our itineraries without notice in the interests of your enjoyment, safety and/or in extreme circumstances such national strikes, emergencies, days of national mourning, civil unrest (highly unlikely) etc. Itinerary amendments are extremely rare. Please remember we are proud young Irish patriots, we are determined to ensure you love our Motherland as much as we do.

Tour Highlights:

• Slane Castle: Rock concerts
• Battle of the Boyne Battlefield (1690)
• The preserved head of St. Oliver Plunkett (1681)
• South Armagh: view the British fortifications in so-called 'bandit country'
• Belfast Cab Tour (optional)
• Walking Tour of Belfast
• The green Glens of Antrim
• Giants Causeway
• Dunluce Castle photo stop: McDonnell fortress
• Traditional music night in Historic Derry
• Thrilling Rope Bridge (seasonal)
• Historic Walking Tour of Derry's walls (1613)

Prices:

Price from: $319 AUD

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