Itinerary Suggestions

Belfast – past, present and future

09:30

Start your day with a unique black taxi tour of Belfast taking in the cultural, political and historical hot spots including the Belfast murals.

11:30

Experience both sides of Northern Ireland’s culture through music. Visit east Belfast for a lesson on the
Lambeg Drum, then move onto West Belfast and play the Bodhran.

12:45

Enjoy a spot of lunch in one of the city’s many traditional Irish bars and sample some local cuisine alongside a well-deserved pint of Guinness.

14:15

Get an insight into Northern Ireland’s political past and future with a Q&A session at Stormont Parliament Buildings.

16:00

Enjoy afternoon tea and Irish scones with the Mayor of Belfast in his parlour at Belfast City Hall.

19:30

Take a step back in time with a themed Titanic dinner on board the SS Nomadic, the recently restored passenger carrier.

Trains, planes and automobiles

09:30

Step back in time on board a traditional steam train for the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum to experience how the local people lived in the early 1900s.

11:00

Transfer via luxury coach to Clandeboye Estate for an off-road driving session, complemented by clay pigeon shooting and archery.

13:15

Onto the Hastings Culloden Estate & Spa for a pink afternoon tea; a selection of melt in your mouth savouries and pastries, washed down with a glass of pink champagne.

14:30

Experience an unforgettable helicopter ride over the Mourne Mountains, CS Lewis’ inspiration for The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe.

15:00

Arrive to the Galgorm Resort & Spa for an afternoon of rest and relaxation in their new spa.

19:00

Make your way to Galgorm’s Titanic Room for pre-dinner drinks before moving into the sumptuous River Room for an evening of local cuisine and traditional entertainment.

Ulster’s Historical Houses

09:30

Arrive to Hillsborough Castle. Home to the Royal family on their visits to Northern Ireland, this historic building is where the Good Friday Agreement was signed. Enjoy morning coffee in the late 18th Century mansion house and learn about the building’s role in Northern Ireland’s history.

11:15

Arrive at Castle Ward via helicopter for bucks fizz and a taste of Opera from the Castle Ward Opera Company. For those interested in more energetic pursuits try your hand at clay pigeon shooting or archery.

12:30

On to Ballywalter Park, home to the 6th Baron Dunleath. Enjoy a unique tour of the house and cellar followed by an exquisite lunch prepared by food historian, Lady Dunleath.

14:30

Onto the National Trust’s Mount Stewart, an 18th Century property with stunning themed gardens. Enjoy a tour of the house followed by afternoon tea in the Temple of the Winds, accompanied by the sounds of a local harpist.

16:00

Finish the day at the Clandeboye Estate. Participate in some traditional sports and off-road driving before the short journey back to Belfast.

Luxury Belfast

09:30

Transfer via Rib to Carrickfergus for a morning of sailing on board Sail NI’s brand new Elan 43 foot luxury yacht.

11:30

Back to Belfast for a champion golfing session at the city’s premier indoor state-of-the-art golfing facility.

13:00

Onto Ten Square, Belfast’s original boutique hotel for a lunch of local delicacies and entertainment from your very own fiddler.

14:30

Indulge in an afternoon of shopping with your own personal shopper. The options are endless; from Smyth & Gibson Shirtmakers’ made-to-measure handmade shirts to Equinox’s award-winning destination store.

17:00

Transfer to the Merchant Hotel, in your own Rolls Royce Phantom. On arrival indulge in the world’s most expensive cocktail, the hotel’s own unique Mai Tai.