7-Day Northern Ireland Itinerary Based out of Belfast

1. Day 1: Giants Causeway
   1 hour (60 miles) from Belfast

   Explore Northern Ireland’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site with impressive interlocking basalt columns.

2. Day 2: Belfast Castle
   30 minutes (5 miles) from Giants Causeway

   Take a guided tour of this stunning 19th-century castle offering panoramic views of Belfast.

3. Day 3: The Dark Hedges
   1 hour (45 miles) from Belfast Castle

   Walk among the centuries-old beech trees that form a mystical tunnel on the Kingsroad from Game of Thrones.

4. Day 4: Titanic Belfast
   20 minutes (4 miles) from The Dark Hedges

   Learn about the sinking of the Titanic through interactive exhibits and a replica of the ship.

5. Day 5: Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
   1 hour (38 miles) from Titanic Belfast

   Cross the thrilling rope bridge over a 100 ft drop to the tiny island of Carrickarede.

6. Day 6: Dunluce Castle
   45 minutes (20 miles) from Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge

   Explore the stunning ruins of a 13th-century castle perched on cliffs steeped in legend and history.

7. Day 7: Glens of Antrim
   45 minutes (27 miles) from Dunluce Castle

   Drive the scenic route through the nine Glens of Antrim passing waterfalls, forests, and coastal villages.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Giants Causeway (2-3 hours, free)
• Belfast Castle (1-2 hours, free)
• The Dark Hedges (1-2 hours, free)
• Titanic Belfast (2-3 hours, £19 per adult)
• Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge (2 hours, £10.50 per adult)
• Dunluce Castle (1-2 hours, £5 per adult)
• Glens of Antrim (4-5 hours, free)
• Total Estimated Costs (£) = £34.50 per person.

Useful Tips

Add a day trip to the charming town of Derry-Londonderry for a fascinating history lesson on Irish culture and the Troubles. Alternatively, continue your Game of Thrones tour with a visit to Castle Ward in County Down, which served as Winterfell in the series. For more adventure, take a small boat into the sea caves at Cushendun to see the stunning geological formations.

If you have less time, prioritize Giants Causeway, Titanic Belfast, and the Glens of Antrim, which are Northern Ireland’s most iconic attractions. If you have more time, consider spending an extra day exploring Belfast’s murals and markets.