Winter Magic in the Antrim Glens

The magnificent Causeway Coastal Route has been celebrated over the centuries with its extraordinary traditions in music, literature, storytelling and folklore. It is also among the Top 10 Coastal Driving Routes in the world (Lonely Planet) and voted the Number 1 Coastal Drive in the World (The Travel). This intimate luxury private tour will take you on an inspiring journey through three of the most intriguing places on this magnificent driving route, three of the nine Glens of Antrim; Glenarm, Glenariff and Glendun.

You will be collected from your accommodation or airport, port or train station by private luxury car (either Jaguar XJ or Mercedes Benz E350) and journey along the celebrated Causeway Coastal Route. Sit back in comfort as you are immersed in some of the most beautiful landscapes in Ireland and many off the beaten path coastlines, coves and waterfalls.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Carrickfergus Castle, Marine Highway, Carrickfergus BT38 7BG Northern Ireland

Sitting on the shores of Belfast Lough since 1177, this is the most impressive Norman Castle in Ireland and Great Britain. You will have the chance to enjoy this magnificent castle with a brief walk around the building and its adjoining harbour, then a short visit inside the completely intact Courtyard.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Andrew Jackson Centre, Boneybefore Currently under refurbishment, due to open 22 June 2019, Carrickfergus BT38 7DG Northern Ireland

Tucked away behind the busy streets of the A2 highway leaving Carrickfergus is the celebrated Andrew Jackson Centre, celebrating the close links between County Antrim and the United States of America, through the story of Andrew Jackson, whose parents and two brothers left their thatched cottage homestead for the New World in the 1700s. Surprise yourself at the foundation of the UN Rangers in June 1942 in the small museum dedicated to the story of the US Army Elite Forces.

Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Glenarm Castle, 2 Castle Lane, Glenarm BT44 0BQ Northern Ireland

The first of the nine Glens of Antrim is the beautifully desolate and unique Glenarm with its rugged valleys, pastures, dry-stone walls and of course, the many thousands of our woolly friends who call this home year-round. GLENARM CASTLE is unique in that it is the only one in Northern Ireland continuously inhabited by the same family since its construction in 1659.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Carnlough Harbour, Carnlough Northern Ireland

This enchanting seaside town has a wonderful limestone harbour and the remains of two limestone bridges that once carried the world's first narrow gauge industrial railroad. Unique stories are hidden around every corner and the harbour featured too in the Game of Thrones saga, much of which was filmed in the Glens from 2009 to 2019.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Glenariff Forest Park, Glenarrife Rd Northern Ireland

By far the most amazing of the Glens, it has earned the title of Queen of the Glens for its majesty and magnificence. Cited often by author C S Lewis (Belfast born and bred) as one of the inspirations for his Chronicles of Narnia, you will be swept away be the sheer scale of mother nature and beauty of the many waterfalls that fall from is imposing clifftops.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Cushendall, Cushendall, County Antrim, Northern Ireland

The authentic architecture of the coastal villages can be enjoyed at both Cushendall - they proudly call themselves 'The Heart of the Glen's, with amazing views to the ruins of Redbay Castle, the Red Arch, Agnews Field and the Curfew Tour. Then we take the upper road with wonderful views across to Glenariff, Glenann, Glencorp and, of course Glendun with its imposing 1830s stone viaduct. Cushendun lies at the mouth of the River Dun and Glendun and has unique architectural heritage that celebrates our close links with Scotland. On a clear day, Scotland is visible just 20 miles away across the Irish Sea.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Ballycastle, Ballycastle, County Antrim, Northern Ireland

Our final stop before the journey back to your accommodation. Ballycastle is famous for its ancient market day that concludes the summer each year The Auld Lammas Fair. The town itself has been voted Best Place to Live in Northern Ireland in both 2016 and 2017 in The Times/Sunday Times. Here you can browse the many quaint, family owned craft shops and art galleries before returning to base.

Duration: 45 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"Tour duration includes travel times"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Horário de Início: 10:00 AM
Duração: 6 Hours 30 Minutes
Ponto de partida: 1: Belfast City Hall, Donegall Square N, Belfast BT1 5GS, UK
2: Guildhall, Londonderry BT48 7BB, UK
Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up is available from all Belfast and Derry/Londonderry Hotels, Guesthouses, Bed & Breakfast, AirBnB, Holiday Parks, Cruise Ship Terminal, and both Belfast Airports. Please contact the tour operator directly should you require pick up from another location.

Airports

• Belfast Intl Airport, Belfast Northern Ireland
• Belfast City Airport, Belfast Northern Ireland

Ports

• Belfast Port, W Bank Rd, Belfast BT3 9JL, UK

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

• Private transportation
• All Fees and Taxes
• Bottled water

Não Incluído

• Lunch or Dinner
• Tips and Gratuities

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