Belfast & Dublin

The island of Ireland is renowned for its culture, music, poetry and love of a good time. These qualities are perhaps best discovered in its two capital cities. Divergent recent history has left obvious contrasts, but the love of good times, music and song remains a constant. This holiday is fascinating discovery of shared and divergent cultures.

We start in Belfast delving into is resurgent glories. The jewel in the crown of cultural icons must surely be the world renown Titanic Museum. Built next to the dock where the world's most famous ship was built, it is a triumph of story telling. We include a visit. We also have a local guide walk us around the city streets. There are huge amounts to take in. On another day we take the train out along the coast to walk to Blackhead Lighthouse. Enjoy the fresh air and sea views!

Belfast's shiny new Grand Central Train Station a short walk from the hotel will be open for business in 2025. We take the train from here south along the east coast into the heart of Dublin city. Although we cross the border there are no immigration formalities on the way. A short tram ride will take us to our central hotel. We have a morning walking around the city with an expert local guide then some free time to explore further. We take the train out to Howth to the north east to enjoy a coastal stroll out to Howth Head. We will walk around Phoenix Park and spend an afternoon on the seafront at Bray.

Come and enjoy a unique a relaxed introduction to two contrasting yet connected capital cities.