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Celtic Quest

15 - 20 Aug 27: A 6 Day Escorted Coach Holiday to Ireland with Johnsons Coaches

Sunday 15^th August 2027 – Friday 20^th August 2027

6 Days

From £1,189

Embark on a captivating Celtic Quest, combining Scotland’s scenic south-west with the highlights of Northern Ireland’s dramatic Causeway Coast. Begin in Stranraer with time to enjoy the exotic planting of Logan Botanic Garden and the pretty harbour village of Portpatrick, before sailing across to Belfast and continuing to Coleraine. With included visits to the Giant’s Causeway Visitor Centre, the Antrim Coast, Ballycastle and historic Derry-Londonderry, plus a tour and tasting at the Walled City Brewery, this escorted holiday offers a memorable blend of coastal scenery, culture, history and warm hospitality.

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

Explore Logan Botanic Garden and the picturesque harbour village of Portpatrick
Enjoy the ferry crossing from Cairnryan to Belfast
Discover the dramatic Co. Antrim Coast with an included guide
Visit the legendary Giant’s Causeway Visitor Centre
Experience historic Derry-Londonderry and enjoy a tour and tasting at Walled City Brewery

Day One: Arrival

We travel north to Dumfries & Galloway, and check in to North West Castle hotel for the next 2 nights.

Day Two

A leisurely day to survey this lovely peninsula. We include admission to The Logan Botanic Garden, part of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh's Living Collection, which is warmed by the Gulf Stream enabling plants from warmer climes to thrive. Spend time in Portpatrick, a picturesque seaside village with pastel-coloured houses and a stunning bay.

Day Three

Time to leave Scotland and take the mid-morning ferry from Cairnryan to Northern Ireland. Enjoy some time at leisure in the city of Belfast, before we check-in to The Lodge Hotel for the next 3-nights.

Day Four

Meet your guide this morning to savour the dramatic scenery of the Co. Antrim Coast. Admission to the legendary Giant's Causeway Visitors Centre is included before a stop in Ballycastle, and its breathtaking views to Rathlin island, Cushendun and all in between.

Day Five

History is all around you in Derry-Londonderry. Enjoy an introductory tour of the city before time at leisure, where traditional music spills out onto the streets from cosy pubs and museums tell stories of times past. In the afternoon, we enjoy a tour and tasting included at the Walled City Brewery to savour.

Day Six

Ferry crossing and homeward bound.

North West Castle Hotel

North West Castle offers all of its visitors and guests a comfortable, luxurious and convenient three star town centre hotel experience in Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway in the South West of Scotland. Rating 3: There are steps to the entrance, with a ramp alternative. There is good access throughout and there are ground floor rooms available.

HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE

3-Star * En Suite Bedrooms * TV * Hospitality Tray * Lift * Indoor Pool

Lodge Hotel

Recently acquired by the Mckeever Hotel Group, the hotel is located on the edge of Coleraine, offering a personal touch and an excellent base from which to tour the Causeway. Each of the 56 spacious bedrooms are comfortable and traditional in style. Please note, the majority of the bedrooms are located in a building that is slightly separate from the main building, but there is covered access.

HOTEL FACILITES IINCLUDE

3-Star * En Suite Bedrooms * TV * Hospitality Tray * Lift * Wi-Fi

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Door to Door Service
Our own courier service
5 nights half board
Return ferry crossings Cairnryan/Belfast
Luxury Traveller coach with ‘First Class’ seating & legroom
Complimentary hot and cold drinks on board
Admission to Logan Botanic Garden
Admission to Giant’s Causeway Visitor Centre
Guide for full day Antrim Coast & Giant’s Causeway
Tour and tasting at Walled City Brewery
Introductory tour of Derry-Londonderry

Date, Price & Supplement

15 Aug 27

£1,189

Single Room: £204

Insurance: £48

Prices are per person and for the entire holiday

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