Northern Ireland in 3 days
From the basalt columns of the Giant's Causeway to Belfast and its Titanic museum, Northern Ireland packs dramatic coastline, Game of Thrones filming locations and a history that still shapes the place.
The plan, day by day
Day 1
- Morning
The Giant's Causewayfree · about 1 h 30Some 40,000 interlocking basalt columns left by ancient volcanic activity, a UNESCO site on the Antrim coast; the cliff path gives the best view.
- Afternoon
Titanic Belfast2 to 3 hA museum on the slipways where the Titanic was built, telling the story of the ship and of industrial Belfast.
Day 2
- Morning
The Dark Hedgesfree · about 30 minAn avenue of 18th-century beech trees near Ballymoney, made famous by Game of Thrones; now closed to cars, and best seen early.
- Afternoon
Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridgeabout 1 hA rope bridge strung about 30 metres above the sea to a small island once used by salmon fishermen; timed tickets apply.
Day 3
- Morning
Dunluce Castleabout 1 hThe ruins of a medieval castle on the edge of a basalt cliff above the sea, on the Causeway Coast road.
Where to sleep in Northern Ireland
- Ibis Belfast City Centre · €80 a night
- Hampton by Hilton Belfast City Centre · €105 a night
- Belfast International Youth Hostel · €40 a night
- The Bushmills Inn Hotel · €180 a night
- Europa Hotel · €150 a night
- Maldron Hotel Belfast City · €130 a night
- The Merchant Hotel · €280 a night
- Grand Central Hotel Belfast · €210 a night
- AC Hotel Belfast · €170 a night
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