Celtic Mist Tour

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7 Days/6 Nights Celtic Mist Tour

Soothe your soul with this unique tour of Northern Ireland with the fabulous Blue Book hotels.

Day 1:

Arrive into Dublin airport. If you are tired after your flight, you may decide to stay in the King Sitric in the picturesque fishing village of Howth, a very short drive from the airport. Another option is to travel north immediately into the heart of the Royal County of Meath to historic Slane, approx. 1 hour from the airport.

Take a tour of the Newgrange Neolithic Tomb, where an image of a life long gone is recreated. Overnight close by in the opulent Tankardstown House, with its beautifully designed luxury bedrooms – the perfect start to your vacation.

Overnight: Tankardstown House or King Sitric Townhouse

Day 2 & Day 3

Drop into Carlingford, a magical village full of character and one of the best preserved mediaeval villages in Ireland. Its history and narrow mediaeval streets, lanes that lead to the harbour, majestic mountain and lough views all combine to make Carlingford unique in Ireland and a perfect lunch stop.

Travel north and into Belfast City. See the Victorian buildings of Belfast on foot by taking one of the walking tours.

Day 3:

Your last port of call before leaving the city should be the Harland and Wolf shipyards where the Titanic was built.

Drive along the beautiful coastal road along the Northern coast. If you have no fear of heights cross the famous Carrick-a -Rede rope bridge. Take time to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Giants Causeway, where myth and legend form rock and stone. A short detour will take you to Dunluce Castle.

Drive on to the village of Bushmills and overnight in the quaint Bushmills Inn, a hive of activity as it is a popular haunt for locals. An absolute must is a visit to the Bushmills Distillery, which is only a stone’s throw from the Bushmills Inn. This is a superb tour and you will even learn how to recognize the various types of whiskeys.

An alternative to Bushmills Inn is Ardtara Country House, convenient to both the Antrim Coastline and Derry City. Ardtara is widely regarded as one of the finest country house accommodations in Northern Ireland.

Overnight: Bushmills Inn or Ardtara Country House

Day 4:

Driving along the coast take a detour into Derry City and walk the famous walls that surround this charming little city.

Continue along the Inishowen Penninsula and arrive at Rathmullan House which will be your home for two nights.

Overnight: Rathmullan House

Day 5:

Rathmullan is a gateway to the Fanad peninsula, and within minutes you will be enjoying the glorious sights of the Knockalla Coast Road and the descent to Ballymastocker Bay. The long sandy beach there is considered among the world’s finest unspoilt beaches.

In the summer time a short ferry journey to Buncrana opens up the beautiful Inishowen peninsula and the Inishowen ‘100’ scenic drive, including Ireland’s most northerly point, Malin Head.

Viisit Glenveagh National Park, walk the glorious hills, spot the golden eagles and red deer before returning to Rathmullan House for the second night.

Overnight: Rathmullan House

Day 6:

Driving south take a tour of the Belleek Pottery Factory before arriving at Belle Isle Castle for your last night of this tour. Belle Isle offers a relaxing country stay and perhaps some boating at sunset on the quiet waters of the surrounding lakes.

Overnight: Belle Isle Castle

Day 7:

Drive to Belfast for return flight to U.S. Drive time approx. 1.5 hours from Belle Isle Castle.

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