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Donegal & the Giant's Causeway
Step out onto one of nature’s most iconic sites as you explore a wonderful corner of Ireland.
Discover some of Northwest Ireland's finest scenery – a land of stunning coasts, rivers and loughs, towering mountains and sheltered glens. Based in the lively town of Letterkenny, you'll visit the astonishing rock formations visit County Antrim’s astonishing UNESCO-listed Giant’s Causeway, wander historic Donegal town and visit beautiful Glenveagh National Park and its castle. A day on the Inishowen Peninsula, a timeless, remote area steeped in heritage and antiquity, completes a magical break.
Top Highlights
Journey to the Giant's Causeway
Visit the beautiful Glenveagh National Park with a guided tour of Glenveagh Castle
Travel to Ireland's most northerly point, Malin Head
Visit Donegal with its rich history reflected by its imposing Jacobean castle, which sits above the River Eske.
Itinerary
Following your flight to Ireland, meet your tour manager, and board the coach for the transfer to Letterkenny.
Depending on your arrival time, you'll be able to spend the rest of the day exploring the town. Visit imposing St Eunan’s Cathedral, which dominates the skyline, wander through the charming Market Square or take a stroll along the picturesque Swilly River walkway.
Alternatively, relax in one of the town's colourful pubs or perhaps find dinner (on your account) at one of the vibrant nearby restaurants. You'll find several within walking distance of your hotel.
Today, you'll head to Donegal town. Centred on its ancient marketplace, the Diamond, Donegal has a rich history reflected its imposing Jacobean castle, which sits above the River Eske. The 70-minute waterbus trip (payable locally) around Donegal Bay offers another scenic perspective on this attractive town – especially on fine days. See the seal colony on Seal Island, the Bluestack Mountains and the many islands dotted around the bay. Back on shore you'll find no shortage of pubs and restaurants where you can grab a spot of lunch.
Today’s fascinating excursion takes you to the remote Inishowen Peninsula, a typically northern Irish landscape that includes Ireland’s most northerly point, Malin Head (familiar to listeners of the Shipping Forecast everywhere). Bordered by the waters of Lough Foyle and Lough Swilly, and the pristine beaches of the Atlantic coast, its towering mountains rising from a landscape dotted with ancient Celtic crosses and crumbling churches, Inishowen is a scenic delight.
Your day includes a visit to the Doagh Isle Famine Village, an outdoor museum where the sights, sounds and stories of Irish life, from the famine of the 1840s to the present day, are recreated. The attraction is built around original thatched houses that were inhabited until 1983.
From here, you’ll travel through the beautiful, timeless landscape, and on through the remote peninsula town of Carndonagh, to wild, windswept Malin, to enjoy the stupendous views, which stretch to the distant west of Scotland on clear days.
The highlight of the whole tour for many will be today’s excursion to the breathtaking Giant’s Causeway. Long associated with legendary Irish hero Finn McCool, this astonishing collection of closely packed basalt columns, which rise like stepping stones from the Atlantic to the wild, windswept cliffs above, was formed after a volcanic eruption 60-million years ago.
Your visit will include entry to the Visitor Centre, where you'll receive a free audio-guide to take to the stones, and have the chance to explore the exhibits in the active interpretation area. Take the short minibus trip from the visitor centre to the Causeway (small charge, typically payable locally), or walk the mile or so along the cliff path to take in the breathtaking views and sea air.
Continue to visit the city of Derry. On this walking tour, you'll view the 400-year-old city walls and learn about the city's marvellous history dating back to medieval times to modern day. Derry is renowned for its street murals and there will be an opportunity to visit and view these.
Today, you'll head to Glenveagh National Park. This remote area of outstanding natural beauty is home to herds of wild deer, and a sanctuary for the endangered golden eagle and many other species of wildlife. By contrast to most of the rugged landscape, Glenveagh Castle, which overlooks the peaceful waters of Lough Veagh, comes as something of a surprise. A guided tour of the castle's keep and mismatched towers offers a real glimpse into a lifestyle of an earlier age, and you'll also have time to explore the spectacular gardens.
Your route back to Letterkenny takes you back to the coast, via Mount Errigal and through Dunlewy village to Bunbeg. Here (weather permitting) you may like a stretch your legs with a stroll along the sandy beach before continuing up and around the Bloody Foreland (named for the red hue of the rocks at sunset), for a final stop in one of the area's quaint villages, such as Dunfanaghy.
Bid farewell to Donegal, today, and return to Belfast airport to catch your flight home.
Further Highlights
Set off on a scenic drive along the Wild Atlantic Way
Explore the Inishowen Peninsula
Experience the thought-provoking Doagh Isle Famine Village
What the price includes
- Five nights' bed and Irish breakfast accommodation at the three-star Station House Hotel, Letterkenny
- Five breakfasts and four dinners
- Excursions to Donegal, the Inishowen Peninsula and Glenveagh National Park
- A trip to the Giant's Causeway
- Entry to Giant's Causeway's Visitor's Centre
- Entry to the fascinating Doagh Isle Famine Village
- Return flights to Belfast
- Comfortable coach travel and transfers
- The services of a friendly, knowledgeable tour manager
- All mandatory local taxes and charges
Dates & Prices
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| Bristol |
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| Edinburgh |
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| Glasgow |
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| Liverpool John Lennon |
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from £935.00 pp |
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| London Gatwick |
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| London Luton |
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| London Stansted |
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from £1010.00 was £1189.00 |
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from £1049.00 was £1235.00 |
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from £1075.00 was £1265.00 |
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from £1066.00 was £1255.00 |
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| Manchester |
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from £1024.00 was £1205.00 |
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from £1100.00 was £1295.00 |
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from £1049.00 was £1235.00 |
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from £1092.00 was £1285.00 |
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from £1155.00 was £1359.00 |
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from £1095.00 was £1289.00 |
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| Newcastle |
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from £831.00 pp |
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from £1036.00 was £1219.00 |
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from £1032.00 was £1215.00 |
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from £1104.00 was £1299.00 |
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from £1058.00 was £1245.00 |
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from £1075.00 was £1265.00 |
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from £1265.00 was £1489.00 |
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from £1053.00 was £1239.00 |
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from £1206.00 was £1419.00 |
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Accommodation
Further information
The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately two hours.
If you have notified us of any special requirements, please check that they have been noted and acknowledged. This is especially important with any dietary needs you may have.
The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting. If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
We sometimes need to combine transfers to and from your hotel. We always try to keep any wait to a minimum, but you may be asked to wait at the airport for up to an hour, while other incoming flights arrive, before the transfer to your hotel. Similarly, we may need to transfer you back to the airport up to three hours before your flight home departs.
Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure.
Your visit will include entry to the new visitor centre for the Giant's Causeway. You will also be given a free audio guide to take to the stones.
The hotel has an inviting cafe-bar that serves food and drinks from dawn until dusk, occasional live music, and a lift.
As this holiday is based in Letterkenny, which is in the Republic of Ireland, but includes travel to and from Belfast plus a visit to the Giant's Causeway (both of which are in Northern Ireland), you will need both sterling and euros.
Travelling to Europe
Rules may have changed since you last travelled to European Union countries as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The following are useful guidelines which will help you prepare for your next adventure. You do require government issued passport to travel.
Names - It is very important that all passenger names are exactly as per your passport although we do not require middle names.
Passport - Your passport must meet two requirements to travel to an EU country and to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. It must be: Less than 10 years old on the day you arrive (please check the "date of issue") and valid for at least 3 months after the day you return home (please check the "expiry date").
Visa - You do not need a visa for short trips to most EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. You’ll be able to stay for up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period.
The EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) became fully operational at all EU borders on 10 April 2026.
EES is a digital border management system for registering non-EU nationals travelling for a short stay across the external borders of most European countries. It replaces passport stamping. When you go through passport control on arrival, as well as producing your passport for checking, you will have your photograph taken and fingerprints scanned. The system registers your entry and exit, and you will only need to complete this biometric registration on your first entry into Europe.
Please note: Irish passport holders or British Passport holders with an EU residency are currently excluded.
For those travelling via Eurostar, there is a dual British and French/Belgian border in operation at St Pancras International. Therefore the EES system will be in place at the station, you will not need to be checked again on arrival at the other side.
The latest information can be found at https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees.
For further information please visit the ABTA website.
Following the UK's withdrawal from the European Union, changes have been planned which affect the eligibility of citizens of the United Kingdom to have visa free travel to the EU. ETIAS travel authorisation is a new entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals travelling to any of the European Union and Schengen countries.
ETIAS is expected to launch in the last quarter of 2026 (exact date to be confirmed). We recommend applying in good time once the system goes live. ETIAS is expected to cost €20 per person. If you are aged under 18 or over 70, the fee is waived. Please note: ETIAS will not be required for UK citizens travelling on our UK and Ireland tours.
The latest information can be found at www.etias.com.
Newmarket Holidays will not be able to undertake ETIAS applications on your behalf, so have instead instructed the services of the Travel Visa Company to provide help, should you need it. You can find more information about this service at https://thetravelvisacompany.co.uk/newmarket-holidays/?sup=NMH
All mandatory local taxes and charges are included in the price of your holiday as per the itinerary. Prices for any optional excursions are listed separately. Any suggested free-time activities, attractions, meals or entertainment are not included (unless otherwise stated), and may be subject to local charges. Please note that tipping is optional and as such, is typically not included in the price of your holiday (unless otherwise stated).
Offer Terms & Conditions
15% discount applies to new 2026 and 2027 tour bookings made between 14th August and 1st September 2026 inclusive and cannot be applied retrospectively to bookings already confirmed. This offer does not apply to child pricing, late availability pricing and excludes 2028 and 2029 holidays, Premier Collection, Exclusively Solos, River Cruise, Andre Rieu, Wimbledon & Edinburgh Tattoo. See full terms & conditions.