Self Drive - Belfast, Giant’s Causeway & Donegal - Ireland

Car Rental Company: Enterprise
Booking Reference: 1460211492
Pick Up Location: Dublin Airport, Car Hire Desk Dublin Airport, Terminal 2 Arrivals, Dublin, Ireland K67W6K5, Airport | Pick Up Time: 16:30
Phone: (01) 844 5848

Compact SUV

Seat Arona or similar

AM/FM Stereo Radio
Air Bags
Manual
Gasoline Vehicle
2 Wheel Drive or 4 Wheel Drive
Air Conditioning
Protection Products
Collision damage waiver 1
Excess protection
Roadside assistance protection

Please note a credit card will be required at pick up and a €200 pick up fee will be charged and returned upon drop off.

We recommend Masa or Bambino.

Please check local opening times and days and we always recommend pre booking.

The GPO The GPO Museum is an immersive, interactive and engaging experience telling the story of the 1916 Easter Rising and Modern Irish History.

The Jeanie Johnston One million Irish people fled Ireland during the famine. 2,500 took a gruelling voyage on the Jeanie Johnston. Take a journey back in time, get an insight into life on board a Famine ship and hear the stories of the people who made the arduous voyage.

Marsh’s Library Marsh’s Library is a beautifully preserved library of the early Enlightenment. It was built with money provided by Archbishop Narcissus Marsh, an academic and book lover with a strong belief in the public utility of education and learning.

Kilmainham Gaol For over 100 years Kilmainham Gaol held thousands of men, women and children for crimes that ranged from minor offences to being involved in some of the most momentous events in Irish history.

Dublin Castle Constructed in the early thirteenth century on the site of a Viking settlement, Dublin Castle served for centuries as the headquarters of English, and later British, administration in Ireland.

We recommend Matt The Thresher, The Winding Stair, or Sole Seafood & Grill.

Driving Route: https://maps.app.goo.gl/QVCZGtqsRNu2ocXj7

Driving Route (Stop by Bru na Boone): https://maps.app.goo.gl/mkTnrWYMPToVZGzk9

We recommend TradeMarket or Ryan’s Bar.

Please check local opening times and days and we always recommend pre booking.

Paddy Campbell’s Black Cab Tour  Explore the political aspect history of Belfast throughout The Troubles in the 1960s until the present day and the conflict between the two communities, featuring prominent sites along the Falls and Shankill roads, the Peaceline- or Belfast’s own “Berlin Wall”.

Crumlin Road Gaol Discover over 150 years of history and follow in the footsteps of over 25,000 prisoners as you make the journey through Northern Ireland’s only remaining Victorian Era prison.

Ulster Museum & Botanic Gardens With something for everyone, from art lovers to Game of Thrones fans, the Ulster Museum houses collections from across Ireland and the globe – and it’s free! Belfast’s Botanic Gardens is a 28-acre public park on the grounds of the Ulster Museum. It includes the Victorian-era Palm House, containing many varieties of trees and palms.

Game of Thrones Studio Tour Located 30 minutes from Belfast city, journey behind the cameras and discover the secrets that made HBO’s Game of Thrones the world’s most successful TV series.

HMS Caroline Based in Belfast’s famous Titanic Quarter, HMS Caroline is a remarkable First World War ship now restored as a must-see floating museum with an amazing story to tell!

The Dome at Victoria Square Rising high above the city’s skyline, the Dome at Victoria Square boasts 360 degree views across Belfast.

We recommend Stix & Stones or The Great Room Restaurant.

Name: Declan Faulkner
Contact Number: +44 (0)77 987 700 38
Meeting Place: Mourne Mountains - Annalong Cornmill Car Park | Meeting Time: 10:30

Please wear appropriate hiking footwear and waterproof clothing. We recommend taking a packed lunch with you to eat on the trail.

Driving route: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zR8WV6FzKzdVjVzY8

Ask your accommodation the night before if they will prepare you a packed lunch.

We recommend The Ginger Bistro, The Muddler’s Club or Deane’s at the Queens.

Driving route: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DHfdGFYagBp6XkFz6

Carrickfergus Castle A medieval era castle on the shores of Belfast Lough.

Blackhead Lighthouse Once the guardian of Belfast’s glory days of shipping, Blackhead guided many great ships on their journey, none more than the famous Titanic.

Chaine Memorial Tower The Chaine Memorial Tower, or ‘The Pencil’ as its known locally is an impressive beacon tower of Irish granite, built in 1887 as a memorial for James Chaine.

Glenarm Castle  Glenarm Castle has been the ancestral seat of the McDonnell family, Earls of Antrim since it was first built by Randal, 1st Earl of Antrim in the 17th century.

Ballycastle Beach Grab a coffee from Shorebird Coffee Hut (or fish and chips from Morton’s), flick off your shoes, and saunter along the sand while soaking up views of Rathlin and Fair Head – magic

Ballintoy Harbour A beautiful harbour which is a great lunch spot.

The Giant’s Causeway UNESCO world heritage site of octagonal basalt columns created by volcanos or giants- you decide!  Online pre-booking is recommended to save on the entry fee. It is also possible to visit the causeway after visitor centre hours by walking past the visitor centre and down the path to the rocks.

Old Bushmills Distillery The world’s oldest whiskey distillery is just a short drive from your hotel. (Closed on Saturdaysand Sundays). You can pre-book slots online.

We recommend Morton’s in Ballycastle.

We recommend dining at your accommodation tonight. It’s been a long day on the road!

Activity: Rathlin Island Boat Tour
Guide: Richard
Start Location: Ballycastle Pier | Start Time: 09:30 | Approx Duration: 3 hrs
Phone: +44 (0)28 708 32584

Please wear waterproof clothing and appropriate footwear. It’s recommended to pop a spare pair of clothes into your bag just in case.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/LsutAxHcCQz2oppr7

We recommend Harry’s Shack

Dunluce Castle Once inhabited by both the feuding McQuillan and MacDonnell clans, the present castle ruins date mainly from the 16th and 17th centuries.

Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge The famous rope bridge was erected by a salmon fisherman in 1755.

We recommend Tartine’s or The Bushmill’s Inn.

Driving Route: https://maps.app.goo.gl/GduGuApnuebUuwQbA

Derry Walls Walking Tour An insightful and interesting tour of the walls of one of Europe’s oldest walled cities with a fascinating history Note: We recommend parking at the tourist office and walking up to the meeting point. Booking in advance is advised.

Glenveagh National Park Glenveagh National Park is a remote and hauntingly beautiful wilderness of rugged mountains, pristine lakes, tumbling waterfalls and enchanted native oak woodland. We recommend the walk (2.5km) from the castle to the head of the glen. Return shuttle bus is available for €3.00 per person.

We recommend Pyke N Pommes or The Sooty Olive.

We recommend dining at Lough Eske tonight.

Activity: Hike the Slieve League Cliffs
Guide: Barry
Start Location: Tigh Linn Cafe | Start Time: 10:00 | Approx Duration: 4 hrs
Phone: +353 86 841 1173

Please wear appropriate hiking wear – boots & waterproof clothing if necessary. Be sure to have a day pack with water, snacks, packed lunch and warmer layers.

Driving Route: https://maps.app.goo.gl/HhdXfeDoEjpwjCF99

We recommend bringing a packed lunch with you. This can be requested at your accommodation.

We recommend the Olde Castle Bar, Quay West, La Bella Donna or The Weavers Loft Bistro.

O’Donnell Castle  The O’Donnell Castle Donegal Town was built by Red Hugh O’Donnell the First in 1474.

The Famine Pot Ireland in 1846 was a nation in the depths of An Gorta Mór,“The Great Hunger.” The humble famine pots’ sole purpose was to feed the starving population in the packed workhouses and in temporary soup kitchens that had been set up around the country.

Donegal Abbey The ruins of this historic 15th century Franciscan friary, known as the Old Abbey of Donegal, are located in Donegal town where the River Eske flows into the wide but shallow estuary of Donegal Bay.

*Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery: Driving Route

We recommend Harvey’s Bar & Terrace.

We recommend The Old Stone in Donegal town.