Celtic Quest
15 - 20 Aug 27: A 6 Day Escorted Coach Holiday to Ireland with Johnsons Coaches
Sunday 15th August 2027 – Friday 20th August 2027
6 Days
From £1,189
Embark on a captivating Celtic Quest, combining Scotland’s scenic south-west with the highlights of Northern Ireland’s dramatic Causeway Coast. Begin in Stranraer with time to enjoy the exotic planting of Logan Botanic Garden and the pretty harbour village of Portpatrick, before sailing across to Belfast and continuing to Coleraine. With included visits to the Giant’s Causeway Visitor Centre, the Antrim Coast, Ballycastle and historic Derry-Londonderry, plus a tour and tasting at the Walled City Brewery, this escorted holiday offers a memorable blend of coastal scenery, culture, history and warm hospitality.
HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
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Explore Logan Botanic Garden and the picturesque harbour village of Portpatrick
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Enjoy the ferry crossing from Cairnryan to Belfast
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Discover the dramatic Co. Antrim Coast with an included guide
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Visit the legendary Giant’s Causeway Visitor Centre
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Experience historic Derry-Londonderry and enjoy a tour and tasting at Walled City Brewery
North West Castle Hotel
North West Castle offers all of its visitors and guests a comfortable, luxurious and convenient three star town centre hotel experience in Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway in the South West of Scotland. Rating 3: There are steps to the entrance, with a ramp alternative. There is good access throughout and there are ground floor rooms available.
HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE
3-Star * En Suite Bedrooms * TV * Hospitality Tray * Lift * Indoor Pool
Lodge Hotel
Recently acquired by the Mckeever Hotel Group, the hotel is located on the edge of Coleraine, offering a personal touch and an excellent base from which to tour the Causeway. Each of the 56 spacious bedrooms are comfortable and traditional in style. Please note, the majority of the bedrooms are located in a building that is slightly separate from the main building, but there is covered access.
HOTEL FACILITES IINCLUDE
3-Star * En Suite Bedrooms * TV * Hospitality Tray * Lift * Wi-Fi
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES
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Door to Door Service
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Our own courier service
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5 nights half board
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Return ferry crossings Cairnryan/Belfast
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Luxury Traveller coach with ‘First Class’ seating & legroom
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Complimentary hot and cold drinks on board
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Admission to Logan Botanic Garden
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Admission to Giant’s Causeway Visitor Centre
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Guide for full day Antrim Coast & Giant’s Causeway
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Tour and tasting at Walled City Brewery
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Introductory tour of Derry-Londonderry
Date, Price & Supplement
15 Aug 27
£1,189
Single Room: £204
Insurance: £48
Prices are per person and for the entire holiday
Day One: Arrival |
We travel north to Dumfries & Galloway, and check in to North West Castle hotel for the next 2 nights. |
Day Two |
A leisurely day to survey this lovely peninsula. We include admission to The Logan Botanic Garden, part of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh's Living Collection, which is warmed by the Gulf Stream enabling plants from warmer climes to thrive. Spend time in Portpatrick, a picturesque seaside village with pastel-coloured houses and a stunning bay. |
Day Three |
Time to leave Scotland and take the mid-morning ferry from Cairnryan to Northern Ireland. Enjoy some time at leisure in the city of Belfast, before we check-in to The Lodge Hotel for the next 3-nights. |
Day Four |
Meet your guide this morning to savour the dramatic scenery of the Co. Antrim Coast. Admission to the legendary Giant's Causeway Visitors Centre is included before a stop in Ballycastle, and its breathtaking views to Rathlin island, Cushendun and all in between. |
Day Five |
History is all around you in Derry-Londonderry. Enjoy an introductory tour of the city before time at leisure, where traditional music spills out onto the streets from cosy pubs and museums tell stories of times past. In the afternoon, we enjoy a tour and tasting included at the Walled City Brewery to savour. |
Day Six |
Ferry crossing and homeward bound. |
| Date | Duration | From price | Book now | Call back | Favourites |
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| 15 Aug 2027 | 6 Days | £1189.00 | Book now | Request call back | ★ |
Pick-up points
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| Name | Address |
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| Henley in Arden Depot |
Park & Ride, Johnsons Depot
Liveridge House Liveridge Hill, Henley in Arden |
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