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Thursday Morning – Ulster Folk Museum

Enjoy a guided tour of a typical Ulster Town “Ballycultra” which includes authentic period buildings, each one meticulously transported from original locations from around Ulster each with a unique story to tell. Here you’ll find an old-time picture house, post office, corner shop, bank, Churches, houses, cottages to name but a few. Guests will have the opportunity to watch craft demonstrators practice century’s old traditions and crafts that Ulster is famous for and meet historical characters who bring the rich stories of our past alive.

Followed by a hands-on craft session

Led by experienced Craft Demonstrators in the Parochial Hall, 3 craft stations will let you get a hands-on experience in heritage crafts such as willow weaving, traditional printing, corn dolly making or traditional baking 

Opportunity to further explore the museum independently

Guests will be provided with visitor maps, and they can further explore the museum, perhaps venturing out to the rural area to see the farm animals and rural farmhouses. 

Lunch will be provided in the beautiful Ballycultra Tearooms.  The museum gift shop will be open, as will the museum’s newly licensed 19^th century pub where you can explore this charming Irish pub and purchase a drink to enjoy in the traditional surroundings of the pub or the adjoining courtyard.  

Thursday Afternoon – Culloden

Relax at Northern Ireland’s premier sanctuary for complete body and mind well-being, and an antidote to the hustle and bustle of everyday life. (Positioned next to Ulster Folk Museum)

With luxurious treatment suites, relaxation rooms, a swimming pool, a range of heat experiences, and an extensive selection of therapies on offer, the Spa at Culloden offers the perfect haven to enjoy some time out and pampering in a stress-free and calming environment.

Dress code : casual – bring swimwear for Culloden

Belfast has historically been a centre for the Irish linen industry, tobacco production, rope-making and shipbuilding. Enjoy a tour from an open-top red buses covering culture, history, and entertainment. You will see and learn about Belfast’s past and present.  From the Wall Murals to the Big Fish Sculpture, passing the prominent architectural landmarks in the city, including the Belfast City Hall, The Grand Opera House, Queen’s University, and Belfast Castle.

Option 1 – Giants Causeway Tour from Belfast (Including Game of Thrones Film Locations) 

Tour Highlights

• UNESCO World Heritage site of Giant’s Causeway
• Travel by luxury coach
• Fully guided tour
• Dunluce Castle
• Antrim Coast Road
• The Dark Hedges

Depart Belfast and travel along one of the top 5 scenic drives in the world, the Antrim Coastal Route. First stop on the tour is Carrickfergus Castle which is a Norman castle build in 1177, after 800 years of history the castle still looks incredible today.

After around 45 minutes travelling along the Antrim Coast Road the next stop is Carnlough Harbour for a comfort break. A short walk across the road will reward you with the first film location in Game of Thrones, Carnlough Harbour. The harbor has not changed in hundreds of years and features in many paintings.

Cushendun Village is the next stop of the day where you will be taken to the famous Cushendun Caves. Scotland is only 15 miles across the North Channel and the Mull of Kintyre can be seen on a clear day from here.

As the tour proceeds along the Coastal Road, the next stop is a viewing point sitting above the Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge. Unfortunately, the bridge is closed for coach tours but the viewpoint has the ideal view.

The Iconic Dark Hedges is next on the itinerary and provides one of the best Instagram opportunities of the day. Fans of Game of Thrones will instantly recognize this as the Kings Road from Game of Thrones. Whether you are a fan of the show or not, these 300-year-old beech trees are an incredible sight. This will be our main lunch stop of the day and you are welcome to eat your pre-packed lunch that you brought with you or we would recommend selecting from a menu and eating at The Dark Hedges Hotel.

The next stop is the highlight of the tour and what you have come to see, the Giant’s Causeway. The Giant’s Causeway has often been described as the 8th wonder of the world, and once you have visited the site you’ll quickly see why. The area consists of around 40,000 hexagonal basalt columns formed during a volcano eruption 60 million years ago. This is one of the world’s great natural attractions although many Irish passionately believe the Causeway was built by the Celtic warrior hero Finn McCool. We will tell you the story and let you decide.

After the Giant’s Causeway the last stop of the day is the new viewpoint above Dunluce Castle. Home to the McQuillan family who built the fortress around 500 years ago. Game of Thrones fans will immediately recognize the House of Greyjoy .One of the most spectacular castle ruins anywhere in the world, Dunluce Castle is located on top of cliffs that collapse into the North Atlantic below. The Castle’s dramatic history of violence, intrigue and rebellion is matched by the scandal and betrayal committed by the Greyjoys in Game of Thrones.

It’s now time to sit back and relax for the journey back to Belfast and to check your phone for all the incredible memories you will take with you.

Option 2 – Belfast Food Tours

On our Secret Food Tour of Belfast, you’ll enjoy some of the best food in Northern Ireland. Your tour starts in front of Belfast City Hall.

During the tour, you will dine on a freshly prepared breakfast with the locals, relax in historic pubs, and enjoy traditional home-cooked Northern Irish dishes. We’ll introduce you to our street art known worldwide.

At the end of your tour, you’ll have sampled some of Northern Ireland’s most delicious dishes and gained a better understanding of its local culture and history.

• First, we’ll stop by one cozy Cafe for a warm cup of hot chocolate, a cannoli and a shot of chocolate liquor plus a great explanation from the staff on how everything is done.
• Next, you´ll enjoy a traditional Northern Irish Soda bread with sausage in a wonderful food emporium.
• You will enjoy a freshly caught Oyster opened right in front of you
• We’ll take you to one of Belfast’s oldest pubs – a perfect setting to relax over Irish Stew accompanied with a Guinness and samples of Chocolate Liqueur.
• Your next stop will be at a unique bar where you will be served a great local craft cider paired with a sticky Toffee pudding
• Your next stop will be at a unique bar where you will be served a great local craft beer
• You’ll finish with the best Irish Coffee or Baileys Coffee
• As with all our tours, there’s our delicious Secret Dish.