Derry & Donegal
School Tour
Visit the intriguing walled city of Derry then head north to the Giant’s Causeway or west to the Hills of Donegal
Derry & Donegal
3 Days / 2 Nights
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Phone us on 01-8434734
Why Book with us?
| MORNING | AFTERNOON | EVENING | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAY ONE |
Meet your coach at the school before driving to Derry Meet your guide for a Guided Tour of the city including the amazing city walls |
Visit Derry’s Tower Museum to see the Armada Shipwreck Exhibition along with the Story of Derry then climb to the top of the Tower for stunning open-air view of the city & the River Foyle |
Check in to your hotel for evening meal Enjoy an evening’s game of Bowling |
| DAY TWO | Breakfast at your hotel then visit Malin Head – the most northerly point of Ireland – an area of outstanding rugged beauty. Parts of Star Wars Episode VIII were filmed here! | Visit Doagh Famine Village to learn the story of a community living on the edge and how they survived and adapted from the 1840s to the present day | Back to Derry for a spot of shopping at Foyleside Shopping Centre before heading back to your hotel for evening meal |
| ALTERNATIVE DAY TWO |
Breakfast then transfer to the Giant’s Causeway – a UNESCO World Heritage Site Visit the Visitor Centre where the science and the stories come to life to unlock the secrets of this inspirational landscape |
Cross the exhilarating rope bridge at Carrick-a-Rede where the geology, flora & fauna have won it recognition as an area of special scientific interest | Time for shopping at Foyleside Shopping Centre before heading back to your hotel for evening meal |
| DAY THREE | Breakfast & check out of your hotel before visiting the Museum of Free Derry to learn more about Civil Rights Era of the 1960s & the ‘Free Derry’ Troubles Era of the 1970s | Time to take photos beside the Derry Girls Mural | Board your coach for your journey back home |
Remember this is a sample itinerary and can be tailored to suit your group’s requirements!
OTHER OPTIONAL TOURS & ACTIVITIES
- The Peace Bridge
- Free Derry Corner
- St Columb’s Cathedral
- Guild Hall
- Mussenden Temple
- Mountsandel Wood – the earliest known settlement site of man in Ireland ~7600BC
- Ness Country Park
- Seamus Heaney Home Place ~50m east of Derry
- Doon Fort ~1h30 west from Derry
- Sliabh Liag Cliffs ~2h west from Derry
- Glenevin Waterfall ~45m north of Derry
- Glencolmcille Folk Village ~2h west of Derry
- Glenveagh National Park ~1h west of Derry
- Arranmore Island ~2h30 west of Derry
- Fanad Lighthouse ~1h20 west of Derry
- Grianan of Aileach ~20m west of Derry
- Dunree Fort & Military Museum ~40m north west of Derry
- Wild Ireland ~15m north of Derry
- Donegal Castle ~1h10 southwest of Derry
- Surfing
- Letterkenny ~35m west of Derry
- Donegal County Museum ~35m west of Derry
- Glebe House and Gallery ~35m west of Derry
- Newmills Corn And Flax Mills ~40m west of Derry
- Colmcille Heritage Centre ~50m west of Derry
- Derryveagh Crystal ~1h west of Derry
- Donegal Town ~1h10 southwest of Derry
- Bundoran & The Fairy Bridges & Wishing Chair ~1h30 southwest of Derry
- Tailor-made itineraries to suit all budgets
- Fully inclusive packages including:
- Pre-inspected & approved accommodation
- Coaching & friendly, knowledgeable drivers
- Insurance
- Meals
- Professional guides
- Excursions
- Single rooms free of charge for all group leaders
- Free places & early booking bonuses
- Meeting with Group Leader
- 24-hour emergency service – manned by our own GTI Travel Staff
- Peace of mind – GTI Travel is fully licensed and bonded in accordance with the Commission of Aviation Regulation (T.A. 0533)
Please note all balances are due 10 weeks before departure.
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