8 Day Northern Ireland Escapades Small Group Coach Tour

Your plan for Dublin….

• Guinness Storehouse
• Temple Bar

Complimentary airport transfers will be provided as follows:

• Arrival Day: Complimentary transfers are available until 12:00 PM only. Guests arriving after 12:00 PM are kindly requested to arrange their own transportation.
• Departure Day: Complimentary transfers will be available throughout the day to accommodate varying flight schedules.

Your Dublin tour begins in the lobby of your first hotel at 2:00 PM, a smooth start to your Ireland small group coach tour itinerary. This Dublin itinerary is designed to give you a fast but memorable taste of the capital, including classic things to do in Dublin like the Guinness Storehouse tour and an evening in Temple Bar, Dublin’s most famous nightlife district.

Dublin blends cosmopolitan energy with authentic Irish character, and the city’s history, including stories connected to the 1916 Rising, is part of what makes a Dublin walking tour style experience so rewarding. Expect historic streets, museums, lively pubs, and a packed city centre that sets the tone for your Northern-focused journey.

Your plan for Belfast….

• Titanic Experience
• Black Cab Tour
• Belfast City Tour with Driver

Today’s Belfast itinerary brings you into Northern Ireland’s capital, a major highlight for travelers planning a Northern Ireland small group tour. Start with the world-famous Titanic Experience Belfast, one of the top things to do in Belfast, where the story of the Titanic comes to life in the city where it was built.

You’ll also take a Belfast Black Cab Tour, a local-led experience that adds depth and context to Belfast’s complex modern history. With your Belfast city tour with driver, you’ll see key landmarks and neighbourhoods, then enjoy the evening exploring the city’s historic streets, architecture, and lively pub culture, all core to a well-rounded Northern Ireland itinerary.

Your plan for Derry….

• Causeway Coastal Route
• Giants Causeway on route
• Historical Derry City

Your Causeway Coastal Route drive is one of the most scenic parts of any Northern Ireland itinerary, with dramatic coastline views and standout photo stops. En route, you’ll visit the Giant’s Causeway, a world-famous geological site known for its basalt columns, coastal cliffs, and folklore, making it a must for anyone searching for things to do on the Causeway Coast.

Next is Derry City, also known as Londonderry, a key stop for travelers wanting a deeper Northern Ireland history tour. Often recognised as one of the most interesting historic cities to visit, Derry is known for its heritage, its city walls, and museums such as the Museum of Free Derry, making this day a strong blend of scenery and story for your Derry itinerary.

Your plan for Donegal….

• Glenveagh National Park
• Mount Errigal
• Slieve League Cliffs
• Killybegs Fishing Village

Your Donegal itinerary is where the landscapes get wilder and the crowds thin out, which is exactly why Donegal is a favourite for travellers searching for remote places in Ireland and Wild Atlantic Way Donegal scenery. With low mountains, open skies, and Atlantic views, Donegal offers that true “end of the world” feeling.

Enjoy scenic time around Glenveagh National Park, then visit the dramatic Slieve League Cliffs, often compared to the Cliffs of Moher and frequently searched as one of the top things to do in Donegal. Add in Mount Errigal and a stop in Killybegs Fishing Village, and you have two days filled with coastal drama, countryside culture, and the kind of pub music and local food that makes a Donegal road trip unforgettable.

Your plan for Mayo….

• Westport Heritage Town
• Croagh Patrick

Your Mayo itinerary delivers a different kind of beauty: green countryside, Atlantic air, and heritage towns that feel deeply traditional. Spend time in Westport, often called one of Ireland’s most charming heritage towns and a popular stop on many west of Ireland itineraries.

For those who want an iconic challenge, Croagh Patrick is one of the most famous pilgrimage mountains in Ireland and a top choice for travellers looking for things to do in Mayo beyond sightseeing. Whether you hike part of the route or admire it from below, it’s a standout stop. From Clew Bay’s coastal scenery to Mayo’s rugged edges, this day rounds out your Ireland and Northern Ireland tour with authentic west coast atmosphere. 

Return to Dublin….

• 24 Hour Hop on Hop off Bus Pass

While the rest of your group continues south, you’ll return to the capital for a final night, adding flexibility to your Dublin travel itinerary. Your 24-hour Hop-On Hop-Off Dublin bus pass gives you unlimited sightseeing with live commentary and easy stops at major landmarks and top things to do in Dublin, including Trinity College and the Book of Kells, the Guinness Storehouse, Kilmainham Gaol, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, and more.

This is the perfect way to revisit favourites, catch anything you missed on Day 1, and end your Northern Ireland Escapades tour with a relaxed final day in the city.

Depart for home with a complete 8 day Northern Ireland itinerary plus a final Dublin city stay, finishing your small group coach tour of Ireland and Northern Ireland with coastlines, history, scenic drives, and iconic attractions.