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6 days from just £409.99
7 days from just £439.99
(RHS Members' prices)
Various dates from April to October 2013
Excursion 1- Glenarm Castle & Giant’s Causeway
One of Northern Ireland’s most beautiful estates, Glenarm Castle remains the private residence of the Earls of Antrim. From May to September we have the opportunity to explore the historic Walled Garden, among Ireland’s oldest and dating from the 18th century. Originally created to supply the castle with fruit and vegetables, it is now filled with beautiful flowers and herbaceous plants. During April and October, when the gardens are closed, we will visit the castle by private arrangement or the newly restored Antrim Castle Gardens instead.
We head to the Giant’s Causeway, so named for the enormous basalt columns produced by volcanic eruptions some 60 million years ago, and now a designated World Heritage Site. A state-of-the-art visitor centre opened in 2012 where interactive displays, exhibitions and audio guides unveil the stories and science that surround this natural phenomenon.
Excursion 2 - Castle Ward & Mount Stewart House, Garden and Temple of the Winds
With superb views over Strangford Lough, Castle Ward is an eccentric 18th century house that features a curious mixture of architectural styles. Set in 820 picturesque acres of demesne, the estate also has a stable-yard that houses an impressive laundry, a tea room and a second-hand bookshop.
We visit the magnificent mount Stewart House, Garden and Temple of the Winds in County Down. Perhaps the highlight here is the property’s wonderfully atmospheric garden, which has a distinct Mediterranean feel thanks to the exceptionally mild climate of nearby Strangford Lough.
Excursion 3 - Belfast & Titanic Experience
We enjoy a guided tour of Belfast, Northern Ireland’s capital city. Now a thriving, modern metropolis, Belfast has a colourful history and, as a key player in the Industrial Revolution, was the centre for the Irish linen and tobacco industries.
Belfast is still home to Harland & Wolff, the shipbuilders that built the Titanic, so it’s fitting that we’ll visit the fantastic Titanic Experience that opened in 2012 to mark the centenary of the liner’s doomed maiden voyage.
Excursion 4 - Dublin
We cross the border to enjoy half a day in Dublin, the Republic’s wonderful capital. With its fascinating past, stately Georgian architecture and plethora of convivial pubs serving up the perfect pint of Guinness, Dublin never fails to charm first-time and frequent visitors alike. There are also landscaped parks and gardens scattered throughout the city and shopping opportunities aplenty.
Your hotel
You will stay at one of the following:
The La Mon Hotel & Country Club is situated just outside Belfast in peaceful countryside. The hotel offers fantastic leisure facilities including a pool, sauna and steam room.
The stylish Ramada Encore Belfast City Centre is located in the fashionable Cathedral Quarter of the city. The rooms are stylish and other facilities include the SQ Bar & Grill restaurant.
The Hilton Templepatrick is located in the private Castle Upton Estate a short drive away from Belfast city centre. The rooms offer lovely views and the facilities include a pool, fitness room and spa.
On 7 day tours your overnight bed and breakfast hotel on your outward journey will be in the North Wales/Chester area.
Single supplement £100 for 6 day breaks, £120 for 7 day breaks
Your holiday includes
- Return coach travel from a local pick-up point
- Ferry crossings between Holyhead and Dublin
- Overnight stay on outward journey on a bed & breakfast basis (7 day tours only)
- 4 nights dinner, bed and breakfast in Belfast
- 1 night dinner, bed and breakfast in Dublin
- All entrance fees
- Exclusive guided tour at Castle Ward
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6 day non-members' price £414.99
7 day non-members' price £444.99
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