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Why not try our fantastic Two Day Tour of top visitor sites in Northern Ireland, covering Belfast, Causeway Coast and Derry!

The following dates available for the tour in July & August 2010 are as follows:

July: Wed 28th

Aug: Fri 6^th, Sat 7^th, Wed 11^th, Thurs 12^th, Fri 13^th, Sat 14^th, Wed 18^th

This is our very first overnight tour which not only includes visits to the must see attractions on the majestic North Antrim Coast, but also a trip to the historical city of Derry/Londonderry - the only completely Walled City on the British Isles and gateway to Ireland's Northwest.

The Two Day Tour departs Belfast International Youth Hostel at 9.30am, starting the day with a guided tour of Belfast, visiting the most famous sites in the city.

We follow the coastal route to Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge, stopping off at the impressive Carrickfergus Castle for a photo stop on the way.

It then continues north along the coast, stopping off at Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge where you can test your nerve with a trip across the 80ft high swaying walkway.

Next stop is the Mill Rest Youth Hostel at Bushmills, a quaint village that's home to the Bushmills Whiskey Distillery - the world's oldest. The hostel is right in the centre of the village with its handful of craft shops, pubs and restaurants. All rooms are en-suite and a continental breakfast is included in the price. You can also pre-order dinner and/or packed lunch for an extra fee.

On day 2, after a good breakfast the tour continues to Bushmills Whiskey Distillery for a quick photo stop and visit to the Whiskey Shop. From there it will move on to Dunluce Castle for a guided tour of these ancient ruins.

The tour then travels to the 17^th Century walled city of Derry where a local guide will take you on a walking tour around the historic walls giving you an overview of Derry's turbulent past.

There is then time built in the tour for you to explore more of Derry at your leisure before you make your way through the Sperrin Mountains arriving back at Belfast around 6pm. 

Price

All this for only £59.50 per person which includes bed and breakfast, attraction entrance fees and fully guided tours.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1

·                     Departs Belfast International Youth Hostel 9.30am

·                     Belfast City Tour

·                     Carrickfergus Castle (photo stop)

·                     Carnlough

·                     Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge (1½ hrs – 2hrs)

·                     Giants Causeway (2hrs 30mins)

·                     Bed & Breakfast at Mill Rest Youth Hostel, Bushmills

*Optional upgrade: Packed lunch and/or evening meal.

Day 2

·                     Departs Mill Rest Youth Hostel, Bushmills 9.30am

·                     Bushmills Whiskey Distillery (photo stop and shop)

·                     Dunluce Castle (guided tour)

·                     Derry (walking tour)

·                     Free time for shopping and visiting museums in Derry

·                     Tour departs for Belfast 4.30pm

·                     Arrives in Belfast between 6pm and 6.15pm

When?

The following dates available for the tour in July & August 2010 are as follows:

July: Wed 28th

Aug: Fri 6^th, Sat 7^th, Wed 11^th, Thurs 12^th, Fri 13^th, Sat 14^th, Sun 15^th, Wed 18^th

How to book?

Please contact Mill Rest Youth Hostel on 028 2073 1222 or email bushmills@hini.org.uk and a member of staff will contact you as soon as possible.

Terms and conditions can be viewed in the Downloads section of www.hini.org.uk/hostels/Bushmills-Hostel.

Read the latest review from Belfast in your Pocket!

Here is what our customers thought!

"I loved hiking along the Causeway, drinking with the locals in Bushmills, seeing the castles, walking the walls of Derry.  It was a great time, and I met lots of interesting people from all over the world.  I will recommend you, for sure!"

Kevin Baron, Canada

"I would like to applaud the tour guide (Allan, the bus driver); he was very funny which gave the tour a good ambiance. The Bushmills hostel was also lovely and the staff very helpful!"

Nanis Sakti Ningrum