5 Day Northern “Top of Ireland” Tour

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Duration

5 Days, 8 Hour Tour Per Day

Tour Type

Private Multi Day Tour

Maximum

16 Passengers

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Our Clients enjoy our set itineraries but this is open to change, please let us know your thoughts and dreams of your Ireland vacation so we can plan your perfect Irish Tour Itinerary.

Overview

This private 5-day tour explores the dramatic landscapes and rich history of Northern Ireland and the north-west. Highlights include Belfast and the Titanic Quarter, the Giant’s Causeway, Dark Hedges, Derry’s historic walls, and the wild coastlines of Donegal and Slieve League. Combining powerful natural scenery with cultural and historical insight, this tour offers a distinctive and less-travelled perspective on Ireland.

Included/Exclude

  • Luxury Private Transportation

  • Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle

  • Bottled Water

  • Snacks

  • A top class service

  • USB chargers in every seat

  • An entertaining tour guide

  • Gratuities

  • Lunch

  • Entrance Fees

Location

Tour Highlights

The below itinerary is the main highlights on the 5 Day Northern “Top of Ireland” Tour but be sure that there will be a lot of, off the beaten track moments not mentioned here. Lets keep the element of surprise!

Itinerary

Day 1
Belfast → The Titanic Quarter

  • Titanic Belfast: Explore the world-renowned museum located at the very dock where the ship was built.
  • Belfast City Hall: Visit this iconic Edwardian landmark in the heart of the city.
  • The Peace Walls & Murals: Optional Black Taxi Tour to see historic political street art.

Overnight: Belfast

Day 2
The Causeway Coastal Route → Derry

  • The Dark Hedges: Walk the atmospheric avenue of beech trees made famous by Game of Thrones.
  • Optional Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge: Cross the exhilarating bridge suspended 100 feet above the Atlantic.
  • Giant’s Causeway: Marvel at the 40,000 interlocking basalt columns (UNESCO World Heritage site).
  • Dunluce Castle: Capture photos of the dramatic medieval ruins perched on a cliff edge.

Overnight: Derry (Londonderry)

Day 3
Derry → Donegal

  • Derry’s City Walls: Walk the only fully intact 17th-century walled city in Ireland.
  • The Bogside & Peace Bridge: Visit the historic murals and cross the winding bridge symbolizing unity.
  • Grianan of Aileach: Detour to an ancient stone ringfort with 360-degree views.

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  • Glenveagh National Park: Explore rugged mountains, pristine lakes, and the Victorian castle & gardens.
  • Slieve League Cliffs: Experience some of Europe’s highest sea cliffs, nearly three times taller than the Cliffs of Moher.
  • Donegal Town: Visit Donegal Castle in the heart of town.

Overnight: Donegal

Day 4
Donegal → Sligo → Galway

  • Mullaghmore Head: Drive past Classiebawn Castle with views toward Benbulben.
  • Strandhill, Sligo: Stop in the “Land of Heart’s Desire” — associated with W.B. Yeats — for lunch and a stroll.
  • Arrival in Galway: Enjoy the “City of Tribes,” street performers, and the Latin Quarter atmosphere.

Overnight: Galway

Day 5
Galway → Athlone (Sean’s Bar) → Dublin

  • Galway City: Late checkout with time to shop and explore Shop Street and the Spanish Arch.
  • Sean’s Bar, Athlone: Ireland’s oldest pub — a classic stop on the way back.

Arrive back in Dublin in the late afternoon / early evening.

End of tour.

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Tour Highlights

  • All
  • Antrim
  • Derry
  • Donegal

Your Route Map

Here is a cute little map indicating the 1415 kilometres you will be travelling on your tour.

Our 4 overnights will be in Belfast, Derry, Donegal & Galway. This is what is recommended but you ultimately can stay where you like.

If you need any help with choosing accomodation we will be more than happy to help.

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