City of Belfast Explorer
Mon 30 August - Fri 3 September 2027: A 5-Day Escorted Coach Holiday to Belfast with Jones Holidays, staying at La Mon Hotel & Country Club
Book NowCITY OF BELFAST EXPLORER
30 August - 3 September 2027
Monday - Friday
5 Days
From £799
Discover the history, heritage and character of Belfast and County Down on this fascinating five-day holiday. From stepping back in time at the Ulster Folk Museum and exploring Belfast with a local guide, to discovering the stories of Crumlin Road Gaol, enjoying a visit to McConnell's Distillery and exploring Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, this varied break showcases some of Northern Ireland's most memorable sights.
HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
· Step back in time and discover what life was like in Ulster over a century ago
· Discover the fascinating story of Belfast on an informative guided tour
· Step behind the walls of historic Crumlin Road Gaol and uncover over 150 years of fascinating history
· Discover the story of McConnell’s Irish Whisky at its home in Belfast’s historic Crumlin Road Gaol
· Step inside magnificent Hillsborough Castle, Northern Ireland’s royal residence.
(30) DAY ONE - Journey to Belfast
We depart from your home and travel north to Cairnryan for our ferry crossing to Belfast. On arrival in Northern Ireland, we continue to La Mon Hotel & Country Club, our home for the next four nights, where we settle in before dinner this evening.
(31) DAY TWO - Ulster Folk Museum and Belfast Step-on Guided Tour
This morning we visit the Ulster Folk Museum at Cultra, a remarkable living museum where historic buildings, traditional skills and stories bring the past to life. Explore at your own pace and discover what everyday life was like in Ulster more than a century ago.
This afternoon, we are joined by a local step-on guide for a tour of Belfast. Sit back and enjoy an introduction to the city as we discover its landmarks, heritage and fascinating stories before returning to our hotel for dinner.
(1) DAY THREE - Crumlin Road Gaol and McConnell’s Distillery
Today we head into Belfast for two fascinating visits. We begin at Crumlin Road Gaol, where a self-guided experience brings more than 150 years of history to life through the former prison's cells, tunnel and atmospheric buildings. Later, we continue to McConnell's Distillery for the Signature Tour, where we enjoy a welcome drink before discovering the story and craft behind this historic Belfast whiskey name, with tastings included as part of the experience.
(2) DAY FOUR - Hillsborough Castle & Gardens
This morning we visit Hillsborough Castle, where we enjoy a guided tour of the elegant State Rooms and discover the stories of this historic royal residence. Afterwards, there is time to explore the beautiful gardens at leisure before returning to our hotel later in the day.
(3) DAY FIVE - Homeward Journey
After breakfast, we say farewell to Northern Ireland and travel to Belfast for our ferry crossing to Cairnryan. From here, we continue our journey home with comfort stops en route.
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES
Luxury coach travel
Home pick-up
4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast
Return Stena Line ferry crossings
Porterage on arrival and departure
Tea/coffee after dinner each evening
Use of the hotel Country Club leisure facilities
Ulster Folk Museum
Half-day step-on guided tour of Belfast
Crumlin Road Gaol self-guided experience
McConnell's Distillery Signature Tour and welcome drink
Guided tour of Hillsborough Castle & Gardens.
LA MON HOTEL & COUNTRY CLUB, COUNTY DOWN
Set in the peaceful County Down countryside, La Mon Hotel & Country Club is a comfortable four-star base just a short drive from Belfast city centre. The hotel offers spacious accommodation, restaurant and lounge areas, free Wi-Fi and complimentary use of the Country Club, which includes a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and gym facilities.
*Please Note: Rooms with walk-in showers are available on request only and are subject to availability.
(30) DAY ONE
We depart from your home and travel north to Cairnryan for our ferry crossing to Belfast. On arrival in Northern Ireland, we continue to La Mon Hotel & Country Club, our home for the next four nights, where we settle in before dinner this evening.
D(31) DAY TWO
This morning we visit the Ulster Folk Museum at Cultra, a remarkable living museum where historic buildings, traditional skills and stories bring the past to life. Explore at your own pace and discover what everyday life was like in Ulster more than a century ago.
This afternoon, we are joined by a local step-on guide for a tour of Belfast. Sit back and enjoy an introduction to the city as we discover its landmarks, heritage and fascinating stories before returning to our hotel for dinner.
(1) DAY THREE
Today we head into Belfast for two fascinating visits. We begin at Crumlin Road Gaol, where a self-guided experience brings more than 150 years of history to life through the former prison's cells, tunnel and atmospheric buildings. Later, we continue to McConnell's Distillery for the Signature Tour, where we enjoy a welcome drink before discovering the story and craft behind this historic Belfast whiskey name, with tastings included as part of the experience.
B, D(2) DAY FOUR
This morning we visit Hillsborough Castle, where we enjoy a guided tour of the elegant State Rooms and discover the stories of this historic royal residence. Afterwards, there is time to explore the beautiful gardens at leisure before returning to our hotel later in the day.
B, D(3) DAY FIVE
After breakfast, we say farewell to Northern Ireland and travel to Belfast for our ferry crossing to Cairnryan. From here, we continue our journey home with comfort stops en route.
BB=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES
Luxury coach travel
Home pick-up
4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast
Return ferry crossings
Porterage on arrival and departure
Tea/coffee after dinner each evening
Use of the hotel Country Club leisure facilities
Ulster Folk Museum
Half-day step-on guided tour of Belfast
Crumlin Road Gaol self-guided experience
McConnell's Distillery Signature Tour and welcome drink
Guided tour of Hillsborough Castle & Gardens.
LA MON HOTEL & COUNTRY CLUB, COUNTY DOWN
Set in the peaceful County Down countryside, La Mon Hotel & Country Club is a comfortable four-star base just a short drive from Belfast city centre. The hotel offers spacious accommodation, restaurant and lounge areas, free Wi-Fi and complimentary use of the Country Club, which includes a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and gym facilities.
*Please Note: Rooms with walk-in showers are available on request only and are subject to availability.
| General | Rooms | Accessibility |
| 4 star | Tea/coffee making facilities | Lift to all floors |
| Bar | Hairdryer | Accessible rooms |
| Restaurant | Wi-Fi | Walk-in showers on request |
| Country Club | En-suite facilities |
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GROUP BOOKINGS
Looking to take a group, if you book 20 places or more on this tour the tour organiser will go Free of Charge.
| DAYS | TOUR DATE | DEPARTS | TERMS | SUPPLEMENT |
| 5 | 30 AUG - 3 SEP 2027 | MONDAY | £799 | £160 SINGLE |
| JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE | £38 |
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Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited. If no single supplement applies this is limited to the tour single room allocation and therefore additional cost may apply. Prices displayed are per person unless otherwise stated. If door-to-door pick-up is included there may be additional charges for out of area. Itineraries and hotel inclusions may be subject to change. Covid-19 restrictions may apply. When making bookings you accept on behalf of yourself and your party the terms in our Trading Charter which can be found in our brochure, on our website at http://www.jonesholidays.co.uk/Jones-holidays-trading-charter, or a copy can be requested from our Sales office. If your holiday is more than 56 days from departure, we offer a 7-day cooling off period where a full refund will be offered from the date of the initial confirmation invoice (with the exception of flight holidays).
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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bodelwyddan | Bodelwyddan, Marble Church |
| Chester Services M56 | Chester Services on M56 |
| Colwyn Bay | Colwyn Bay, Railway Station |
| Garden City | Garden City , Amontola Restaurant |
| Holywell | Holywell, Bus Station |
| Llandudno Junction | Llandudno Junction, Train Station Car Park |
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