Mourne Mountains, Titanic & Giant's Causeway - Manchester

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\n\nTravel in deluxe style on this holiday aboard aJG Explorercoach!\n\nOur exploration of Northern Ireland offers the perfect combination of cosmopolitan city life, unrivalled coastal and mountain scenery plus dramatic natural wonders, including the ancient stone edifices of the Giant's Causeway, Northern Ireland's only UNESCO World Heritage Site. Titanic Belfast provides a fascinating insight into the famous liner in the city where it all began, and we also head south to lively Dublin to complete our getaway.

Itinerary (Coach)
Day 1We catch the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin where we meet our tour manager. We continue onwards to our hotel in Dundalk or Carrickmacross, our base for the next four nights.\n\nDay 2 - Mountains of MourneWe enjoy a drive through the spectacular Mountains of Mourne, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, stopping to explore some of the region's towns along the way. Hillsborough is a delightful town that is home to a beautiful castle and scenic wooded parkland and lakes. The popular seaside resort of Newcastle is the picturesque gateway to the Kingdom of Mourne where Slieve Donard, Northern Ireland's highest mountain, sweeps down to the sea, while Downpatrick's cathedral is said to be the burial place of St Patrick.\n\nDay 3 - Giant's Causeway & Derry~LondonderryOur day begins at the Giant's Causeway, named for the enormous volcanic columns that make this National Trust-owned site such an incredible place to visit. From here we head to Derry~Londonderry - the only completely walled city on the island of Ireland. We enjoy a walking tour with a local guide, where highlights include the gleaming Peace Bridgeacross the River Foyle, St Columb's cathedral and the beautiful Guildhall.\n\nDay 4 - Guided city tour of Belfast & Titanic BelfastWe take a guided tour of the vibrant city of Belfast with a local guide. Belfast is now a thriving, modern metropolis with a colourful history - as a key player in the Industrial Revolution; it was the centre for the Irish linen and tobacco industries. We also pay a visit to Titanic Belfast, a fantastic exhibition located on the site of the original shipyard in which the famous liner was built, that brings the maiden voyage of the Titanic to life.\n\nDay 5 - Dublin (with optional guided tour £16pp)Checking out of our hotel, we travel to Dublin where we spend an afternoon at leisure. Just some of the sights here include the historic Temple Bar area, known as the entertainment and cultural quarter of Dublin, and Trinity College, the oldest university in Ireland set in 40 acres of cobbled squares, gardens and parks. We also have the option to join a locally guided tour of the city before spending the night in our hotel in the Dublin area.\n\nDay 6We check out of our hotel very early to catch the ferry back to Holyhead; therefore a voucher will be provided to enjoy breakfast on board. On arrival in Holyhead, we continue our journey home.Due to ferry times, coach pickup times may be very early in the morning.

Coach Bullets
- Return coach travelon a JG Explorer Coach (seeHelpful Informationbelow)- Ferry crossings- 4 nights at a selected hotel (JG4 rating) with dinner & breakfast- Overnight stay at a selected hotel in the Dublin area (JG3 rating) with dinner- 1 breakfast on the return ferry home- Excursions to the Mountains of Mourne, Giant's Causeway, Derry~Londonderry, Belfast, Titanic Belfast & Dublin- Guided walking tour of Derry~Londonderry with a local guide- Guided city tour of Belfast with a local guide- Escorted by a tour manager in IrelandOptional locally guided city tour of Dublin (£16pp)

Search Bullets
- 4 nights at a selected hotel (JG4 rating) with dinner & breakfast- Overnight stay at a selected hotel in the Dublin area (JG3 rating) with dinner- 1 breakfast on the return ferry home- Excursions to the Mountains of Mourne, Giant's Causeway, Derry~Londonderry, Belfast, Titanic Belfast & Dublin- Guided walking tour of Derry~Londonderry with a local guide- Guided city tour of Belfast with a local guide- Escorted by a tour manager in Ireland

Air Itinerary
Day 1We fly to Dublin airport and are transferred to our hotel in Dundalk or Carrickmacross, our base for the next four nights.\n\nDay 2 - Mountains of MourneWe enjoy a drive through the spectacular Mountains of Mourne, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, stopping to explore some of the region's towns along the way. Hillsborough is a delightful town that is home to a beautiful castle and scenic wooded parkland and lakes. The popular seaside resort of Newcastle is the picturesque gateway to the Kingdom of Mourne where Slieve Donard, Northern Ireland's highest mountain, sweeps down to the sea, while Downpatrick's cathedral is said to be the burial place of St Patrick.\n\nDay 3 - Giant's Causeway & Derry~LondonderryOur day begins at the Giant's Causeway, named for the enormous volcanic columns that make this National Trust-owned site such an incredible place to visit. From here we head to Derry~Londonderry - the only completely walled city on the island of Ireland. We enjoy a walking tour with a local guide, where highlights include the gleaming Peace Bridgeacross the River Foyle, St Columb's cathedral and the beautiful Guildhall.\n\nDay 4 - Guided city tour of Belfast & Titanic BelfastWe take a guided tour of the vibrant city of Belfast with a local guide. Belfast is now a thriving, modern metropolis with a colourful history - as a key player in the Industrial Revolution; it was the centre for the Irish linen and tobacco industries. We also pay a visit to Titanic Belfast, a fantastic exhibition located on the site of the original shipyard in which the famous liner was built, that brings the maiden voyage of the Titanic to life.\n\nDay 5 - Dublin (with optional guided tour £16pp)Checking out of our hotel, we travel to Dublin where we spend an afternoon at leisure. Just some of the sights here include the historic Temple Bar area, known as the entertainment and cultural quarter of Dublin, and Trinity College, the oldest university in Ireland set in 40 acres of cobbled squares, gardens and parks. We also have the option to join a locally guided tour of the city before spending the night in our hotel in the Dublin area.\n\nDay 6We transfer to Dublin airport for our return flight home.

Air Bullets
- Return flights to Dublin- Excursion coach travel aboard a JG Explorer Coach (see Helpful information below)- Airport taxes & luggage allowance (one piece of checked-in hold luggage per person)- Airport transfers in Ireland- 4 nights at a selected hotel Dundalk or Castlereagh (JG4 rating) with dinner & breakfast- Overnight stay at a selected hotel in the Dublin area (JG3 rating) with dinner & breakfast- Excursions to the Mountains of Mourne, Giant's Causeway, Derry~Londonderry, Belfast, Titanic Belfast & Dublin- Guided walking tour of Derry~Londonderry with a local guide- Guided city tour of Belfast with a local guide- Escorted by a tour manager in IrelandOptional locally guided city tour of Dublin (£16pp)

Flight Information
*Air holiday prices are correct at the time of publication but are subject to fluctuation and availability. Other regional airports may be available and the final price will depend on your chosen airport, airline and flight time. This will be advised at the time of booking.\n\nOne piece of checked-in hold luggage PER PERSON is included however; the weight allowance does vary between airlines. Please ask for details. \n\nYou will be met at Dublin airport and transferred in the late afternoon to join the tour coach in the Dublin area as it arrives from the ferry. This will be done in shared vehicles so you may also have to await passengers arriving on other flights; for your convenience we will do our utmost to keep the waiting time to a minimum. On the return day, you will be transferred from the overnight hotel in the Dublin area back to the airport.\n\nHoliday operated by Just Go! Holidays under ATOL No.10889

Booking Flights
Please note the following information when booking flights.

- We will need passenger names (First and Last name only) and dates of birth as per passport. These names MUST match with your passport (please add in the “notes” section of the booking process)\n\n
- Please note the flights will be booked in the names given to us during the booking and that changes to names will incur a charge from the airline which will be passed on to you, along with a £25.00 Just Go! amendment fee. (If you do not enter a full name during the booking process one of our reservations staff will contact you following your booking)\n\n
- Are you travelling on a British passport? (If not please let us know)\n\n
- Do you or any of you party require assistance at the airport\n\n
- Luggage will be booked as per the flight terms above. Where hold luggage is included this will be the airline minimum usually 15 or 20kg per person.\n\n
- Flight times will be given with final documents approximately two weeks prior to departure. (Flights booked outside the hours of 0600-18:00 customers will be contacted.)\n\n
- Flight arrivals/departures are grouped for transfers and passengers may have to wait up to an hour on arrival for incoming/delayed flights.\n\n
- Flights are non-changeable and non-refundable once they are booked by our air department.\n\n
- All passengers are responsible to do their own on-line check-in\n\n
- For Irish holidays on arrival at Dublin airport please collect your luggage and clear customs - your will be transferred from the airport to a local hotel to await the arrival of your tour coach. Your transfer will take place at 16:30 hrs and at 18:00 hrs and our representative will be waiting from 17:00 hrs in both Terminal One and the Main Terminal to assist you in finding the correct transfer vehicle. Afternoon flights will be booked to tie in with the above transfers times.


Helpful info
JG Explorer Coaches\n\nWe are pleased to introduce JG Explorer - a brand-new deluxe coach, thoughtfully designed to provide an elevated coach experience and ensure your journey is special and memorable.Exclusive to the JG Travel Group, the design of these coaches has been meticulously thought through with your comfort in mind - with only 44 seats meaning more room on board and padded seats. There's improved legroom and a footrest, making certain that wherever you sit, you'll be able to relax and enjoy your journey. We know it's the small things that make a big difference in terms of ease and added convenience, so our Explorer coaches feature a floor-level, rear-mounted toilet, accessible to all customers.On-board entertainment throughout your journey is easy to find on the JG Explorer, with access to Azimut, our wireless media system, providing films and quizzes. Simply bring along your smartphone or iPad and enjoy this entertainment interruption-free, with the use of our extra reliable Wi-Fi, free to all passengers and a handy USB port at each seat.\n\nThe layout of the JG Explorer includes a floor-level, rear-mounted kitchen with a sink, an espresso machine to purchase delicious Nespresso coffee, dispensed by your driver during comfort breaks, and a fridge stocked with cold drinks and milk. Customers are welcome to help themselves to complimentary JG bottles, that can be used for refill at the built-in cold-water filter, cutting down on the need for disposable plastic bottles and doing our part for the environment.\n\nSelected Hotel
We'll stay at one of the following hotels in Ireland:\n\nThe Ballymascanlon House Hotel (JG4 rating) is set in beautiful parkland approximately two miles north of Dundalk, complete with fantastic leisure facilities. The en-suite rooms offer free Wi-Fi, satellite TV and tea and coffee-making facilities.OrThe La Mon Hotel & Country Club in Castlereagh (JG4 rating) is set in beautiful, peaceful countryside, close to Belfast. This award-winning hotel features a bar & restaurant, an indoor swimming pool, wellness & fitness centre and free Wi-Fi.We also spend our last night in a conveniently located hotel in the Dublin area (JG3 rating).