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Conference Tours
Northern Ireland is one of Europe's most scenic destinations, just waiting to be discovered. A selection of tours and activities can be tailor-made to include all tastes.
Day tour - Giants Causeway and Antrim Coast
The highlight of this tour will be a visit to the Giant's Causeway, a World Heritage Site.
The sheer strangeness of the place and the bizarre regularity of its basalt columns have made it the subject of numerous legends - certainly a sight not to be missed.
The day will also include a guided tour of the Old Bushmill Distillery, the world's oldest licensed distiller of the world famous Bushmills Whiskey - and an opportunity to sample a drop for yourself!
Along the way, you'll be able to enjoy the Antrim Coast, an area of outstanding natural beauty, which has a well-deserved reputation for being one of the loveliest and most spectacular in Europe.
The Mourne Mountains & Downpatrick
Towering above Newcastle in the south east corner of Northern Ireland are the beautiful mountains of Mourne.
Distinctive with 12 summits rising to above 2,000 ft the Mournes offer spectacular views of the surrounding countryside.
Nearby Downpatrick is the home to the impressive and historic Down Cathedral and the grave of St Patrick, Patron Saint of Ireland.
Belfast Safaris
Cathedral Quarter Tour with lunch at Nick's Warehouse
Enjoy a leisurely stroll around one of Belfast's oldest and most historic districts with our local guide. See the Cathedral that took over a hundred years to build, stroll in and out of the old cobble stone entries and admire one of Belfast's oldest pubs. Find out about Belfast's connection to Jonathan Swift, author of Gulliver's Travels and discover the story of Irish harp music preserved for eternity because of the Assembly Rooms and Edward Bunting, the Cathedral's organist. Wander down the narrow Skipper Street where the sea Captains used lodge in-between steering the first immigrant ships to the USA. Admire our own leaning tower, the Albert Clock and see the church which stands on the very site of Belfast's origins as a little settlement on the river Farset from where the city takes its name.
Make your way into Hill Street and Nick's Warehouse for a warm Irish welcome and a typically delicious Irish lunch. Originally home to the Bushmills Distillery as a Bonded warehouse, and then some friendly local pigeons, Nick's Warehouse can arguably be considered the first truly authentic Winebar in Northern Ireland. Still winning awards after all these years Nicks was unanimously voted Evian Best Value Restaurant in Ireland by Food & Wine Magazine for 2004-2005. Husband and wife team Kathy and Nick Price continue to ensure that this premier establishment provides the experience that many have tried to emulate. With a superb wine list, the freshest of produce and an emphasis on local producers, Nicks Warehouse is sure to continue making it's customers happy for many years to come!
Departure point - Belfast Cathedral, Donegall Street
Departure time 11.00 am
Duration: 3 hours
Cost per person £23
Typical menu -
Starter: bowl of homemade soup of the day with selection of freshly baked bread
Main: Beef in Guinness casserole with champ or succulent Irish sausages with creamy mash potato
Each person can choose either a glass of wine or a glass of beer/Guinness to accompany their meal.
Waterworks
Meet every Saturday 2pm at the Waterworks Gate Lodge, Antrim Road
- Discover the link between the Waterworks and the Blitz
- Get a real insight into life in North Belfast while strolling through one of the city's most-loved parks
- Learn about the days when only the privileged few had access to the Gardens
- Hear all about Belfast's linen barons
The Poor House and Lady Lavery
July and August only. All other times by prior arrangement
Meet every Saturday and Sunday 12pm at Clifton House, North Queen Street.
- Step inside Belfast's oldest public building
- Learn the history of the famine victims and paupers who ended their days here
- Find out about Mary Anne McCracken, sister of one of the founders of the United Irishmen
- In nearby St Patrick's Church see the painting of the American heiress who graced Irish bank notes for many years
Ballynafeigh Orange Hall and the signing of the Ulster Covenant
Treks on Wednesdays 11am have access to Ballynafeigh Orange Hall. Treks on Sundays at 2pm do not have access to the Hall.
Meet outside the Good Shepherd complex, Ormeau Road.
- Visit Ballynafeigh Orange Hall and hear about the connection with the Ulster Covenant
- Visit the site of the old tollgate where saddlers plied their trade
- Visit the Duke of Wellington's birth place
- Find out about Chichester Estates and the landmark Ormeau Bridge
Scholars, skills and skulls
Tours available June/ July/ August. Meet every Friday 11.30am or Wednesday 2pm at the main entrance to Queen's University.
- Step inside the Great Hall of Queen's University
- Admire the Victorian Palm House in the Botanic Gardens
- View masterpieces in the Irish art gallery (Ulster Museum)
- Visit the oldest graveyard in Belfast
Walk along Sandy Row
Meet every Saturday and Wednesday 11am at Christchurch, corner of College Square and Durham Street.
- Discover the area's history and find out about the famous Lambeg drum and the connection with the Somme.
- Air raid shelters, tobacco, whiskey, Artesian Well and the Fairy Thorn
- Discover the connection between weavers and football
- Visit Sandy row Orange Hall and find out about its history
Tinker, tailor, soldier, sailor
Meet every Wednesday 2pm at Sinclair Seaman's Church, Corporation Square.
- Visit Belfast's unique maritime inspired church and see the ship's bow pulpit and the bell from the WW2 battleship, HMS Hood
- Discover the area's famous sons
- See the Rotterdam Bar from where convicts were shipped to Van Diemen's Land
- Visit the Dockers Club for amazing stories of yesteryear
There is a 'Bright side of the road'
Meet every Friday 11am at the corner of Albertbridge Road and Castlereagh Road
- See the East Belfast that provided inspiration for 'Brown eyed girl', 'Cleaning windows' and 'Bright side of the road'
- Hear about the East Belfast characters who inspired the man
- Discover where Van Morrison played his first gigs
- Find out about 'Wee Alfie' and pastie suppers
Rebellion and Aristocracy
- Discover the man-made caves of the Cavehill
- Learn about the origins and history of the United Irishmen
- See stunning views of Belfast City and Lough
- Enjoy Belfast Castle - former home of the Marquis of Donegall
Trek to summit requires average fitness and appropriate footwear
More than just murals
- Visit the famous New Lodge Road murals
- See army barracks old and new
- Experience life today on a Belfast peace line
For further information please contace:
Belfast Safaris
Belfast Safaris Ltd
BT3 Business Centre
10 Dargan Crescent
Belfast BT3 9JP
Tel: 02890 22 2925
Email: info@belfastsafaris.com
Web: www.belfastsafaris.com
