Mon 6 April - Fri 10 April 2026: A 5 Day Escorted Coach Holiday to Ireland with Jones Holidays staying at The Lodge Hotel, Coleraine
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The spectacular scenery on this new tour will take your breath away, starting with a wonderful train journey from Coleraine to Derry described by Michael Palin as one of the most beautiful in the world. The sublime views continue with a scenic Causeway Coastal Route drive, a visit to the Giants Causeway and a cruise to see the seabird colony on Rathlin Island. We also embark on a guided tour of Derry, enjoy a tasting at the Old Bushmills Distillery and enjoy a Sheep Experience at a traditional working farm.
Derry Unlocking the Walled City Tour | Guildhall Tour | Giants Causeway | Portrush | Old Bushmills Distillery | Ballycastle Cruise | Dunfin Farm Sheep Experience
We depart from your home and travel to Holyhead and our ferry crossing to Dublin. From here we then continue to our hotel where we have a tea/coffee on arrival and time to relax before dinner this evening.
After a leisurely morning we make our way to Derry, where we have some free time before embarking on a fascinating 2-hour part step-on guide and walking tour unlocking the Walled City as we discover tales of 400 years from past to present of the city. We finish our day with a special visit to Derrys fabulous Guildhall, one of the citys most recognisable landmarks. Here we enjoy an exclusive Civic Tour including Meet the Mayor and a sparkling prosecco drinks reception (bottled beer and orange juice also available).
This morning we visit the extraordinary Giants Causeway and its award-winning Visitor Centre where we learn about the mystery of this unique landscape. A shuttle bus operates to take you down the path from the Visitor Centre to the rock formation if you are unable to walk or would rather be driven cost £1pp (not included). We then enjoy a scenic drive along the mighty Causeway Coastal Route, admiring the spectacular views as we go. We make a pitstop in the beautiful seaside town of Portrush then continue our picturesque travels to the Old Bushmills Distillery, the worlds oldest licenced working distillery in County Antrim and where Bushmills Irish Whiskey is made. Here we enjoy a guided tour and tasting (please note, there are 150 steps and stairs to negotiate on this guided tour).
This morning we head to Ballycastle Harbour from where we embark on a 2-hour cruise going in search of puffins, seals, and lighthouses! We hear stories from our guides as we sail, taking in the beautiful scenery and two of the lighthouses on Rathlin Island. The island boasts Northern Irelands largest seabird colony, with more than 100,000 seabirds, including puffins, nesting on the cliffs from April to August. This afternoon were in for an authentic experience at Dunfin Farm, a traditional working farm, where were treated to a Sheep Experience. During our visit we learn about the dogs relationship with the shepherd and the sheep, enjoying both a sheep dog demonstration and Guided Walk of the Farm with the chance to try our hand!
After breakfast we leave our hotel and make our journey back to Dublin and our ferry to Holyhead and onward journey home.
Luxury coach travel
Home pick-up
Ferry crossings
4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast
Porterage on arrival and departure
Welcome tea/coffee on arrival
Tea/coffee after dinner each evening
2-hour step on guided and walking tour of Derry
Guildhall Tour and drinks reception
Admission to Giants Causeway
Old Bushmills Distillery Guided Tour and tasting
2-hour Ballycastle Harbour cruise
Dunfin Farm Sheep Experience.
**Please Note:
Giants Causeway - There is a shuttle bus operating to take you to the Giants Causeway, the cost is £1pp (not included)
Old Bushmills Distillery there are around 150 steps throughout the tour.
This privately owned hotel is located on the edge of Coleraine, offering a personal touch and an excellent base from which to tour the Causeway. Each of the 56 spacious bedrooms are comfortable and traditional in style. Please note, most bedrooms are located in a building that is slightly separate from the main building, but there is covered access. Depending on numbers, groups will dine in the Bistros Conservatory or a private room which serve excellent food. There is also a traditional bar and lounge, and the hotel also offers the services of a beauty salon and hairdressers. Hotel has a lift.
All single rooms are double / twin for sole occupancy.
Looking to take a group, if you book 20 places or more on this tour the tour organiser will go Free of Charge.
Luxury coach travel
Home pick-up
Ferry crossings
4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast
Porterage on arrival and departure
Welcome tea/coffee on arrival
Tea/coffee after dinner each evening
2-hour step on guided and walking tour of Derry
Guildhall Tour and drinks reception
Admission to Giants Causeway
Old Bushmills Distillery Guided Tour and tasting
2-hour Ballycastle Harbour cruise
Dunfin Farm Sheep Experience.
**Please Note:
Giants Causeway - There is a shuttle bus operating to take you to the Giants Causeway, the cost is £1pp (not included)
Old Bushmills Distillery there are around 150 steps throughout the tour.
THE LODGE HOTEL, COLERAINE
This privately owned hotel is located on the edge of
Coleraine, offering a personal touch and an excellent base from
which to tour the Causeway. Each of the 56 spacious bedrooms
are comfortable and traditional in style. Please note, most
bedrooms are located in a building that is slightly separate
from the main building, but there is covered access. Depending
on numbers, groups will dine in the Bistros Conservatory
or a private room which serve excellent food. There is also a
traditional bar and lounge, and the hotel also offers the
services of a beauty salon and hairdressers. Hotel has a
lift.
All single rooms are double / twin for sole occupancy.
General | Rooms | Accessibility |
4 star | Tea/coffee making facilities | Lift |
Bar | Television |
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Restaurant | Hairdryer |
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Lounge | Wi-Fi |
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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.
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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.
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Bodelwyddan | Bodelwyddan, Marble Church |
Garden City | Garden City , Amontola Restaurant |
Holyhead Port | Holyhead Port, Stena Main Terminal |
Holywell | Holywell, Bus Station |
Llandudno Junction | Llandudno Junction, Train Station Car Park |
Llanfair PG | Llanfair PG , Park and Ride, off Britannia Bridge |
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