A 7-Day Adventure Itinerary for Northern Ireland

  • Day 1: Belfast
    10 minutes (3.8 miles) from George Best Belfast City Airport

    Start your adventure in Belfast, the capital city of Northern Ireland. Drop by the Belfast Castle before heading to the Titanic Belfast, the world's largest Titanic visitor experience, to learn about the historic ship.

  • Day 2: Giant's Ring and Carrick-a-Rede
    1 hour 10 minutes (48.7 miles) from Belfast

    Visit the Giant's Ring, a 5,000-year-old henge monument, before going to Carrick-a-Rede, a famous rope bridge that leads to a small island.

  • Day 3: Causeway Coastal Route
    1 hour 10 minutes (48.8 miles) from Carrick-a-Rede

    Drive along the Causeway Coastal Route and take in the stunning views of the coast, including the Giant's Causeway, a geological wonder of hexagonal basalt columns. Stop at the Carrickfergus Castle along the way.

  • Day 4: Mourne Mountains and Tollymore Forest Park
    1 hour 15 minutes (53.8 miles) from Giant's Causeway

    Go hiking in the Mourne Mountains and explore the Tollymore Forest Park with its bridges, caves, and panoramic views.

  • Day 5: Derry and Grianan of Aileach
    1 hour 15 minutes (69.6 miles) from Tollymore Forest Park

    Visit the historic walled city of Derry before heading to the Grianan of Aileach, a hillfort with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

  • Day 6: Marble Arch Caves and Enniskillen Castle
    1 hour 15 minutes (57.8 miles) from Grianan of Aileach

    Explore the Marble Arch Caves before visiting the Enniskillen Castle, a historic fortress that now houses museums and exhibitions.

  • Day 7: Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery and Benbulbin Hike
    1 hour 45 minutes (86.8 miles) from Enniskillen Castle

    End your adventure by visiting the Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery, a prehistoric burial site, before hiking the Benbulbin, a flat-topped mountain with breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.

Time and Costs Estimates:

  • Belfast Castle (1-2 hours, free)
  • Titanic Belfast (2-3 hours, £19.50)
  • Giant's Ring (1-2 hours, free)
  • Carrick-a-Rede (1-2 hours, £9 per person)
  • Giant's Causeway (2-3 hours, £12.50 per person for parking)
  • Carrickfergus Castle (1-2 hours, £6 or free with National Trust membership)
  • Mourne Mountains (4-6 hours, free)
  • Tollymore Forest Park (2-3 hours, free)
  • Derry (2-3 hours, free)
  • Grianan of Aileach (1-2 hours, free)
  • Marble Arch Caves (1-2 hours, £10 per person)
  • Enniskillen Castle (1-2 hours, £7 or free with National Trust membership)
  • Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery (1-2 hours, €4 per person)
  • Benbulbin Hike (4-6 hours, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: £74.50

Transportation:

You can rent a car to travel around Northern Ireland. A rental car can cost about £30 a day, and petrol is about £1.30 per litre. Alternatively, there are various tour companies that offer guided tours around Northern Ireland with prices starting at £30 per person.

Useful Tips:

If you have more time, consider visiting the Dark Hedges, a famous tree-lined road, and the Slieve League Cliffs, the highest sea cliffs in Ireland. If you have less time, consider skipping the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge and spending more time exploring the Giant's Causeway.

Airports:

The main airport in Northern Ireland is the Belfast International Airport (BFS), located about 18 miles northwest of Belfast. The distance from the city center is about 22 miles. The George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) is located about 3 miles from the city center.

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