11 Oct 2026
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Escorted tour
Donegal & the Giant’s Causeway: Escorted Break with Flights – 6 Days
Five nights in Letterkenny with flights to Belfast, and days out to Donegal town, Malin Head, the Giant's Causeway, Derry and Glenveagh.
6 days
From £836 incl. flights
Tour overview
This 6-day escorted break explores County Donegal and the north coast of Northern Ireland, two of the wildest and most beautiful corners of the island. Return flights to Belfast are included, from a choice of ten UK airports, and a tour leader looks after the group throughout. You stay all five nights at the three-star Station House Hotel in Letterkenny, with breakfast daily and four dinners, so there is no packing and unpacking. Comfortable coach travel and all excursions are included.
On the first afternoon you can explore Letterkenny, with St Eunan's Cathedral above the town, the Market Square and the riverside walk along the Swilly. The first excursion goes to Donegal town, set around its old marketplace, the Diamond. Its Jacobean castle stands above the River Eske, and in fine weather you can take an optional waterbus around Donegal Bay to see the seals on Seal Island and the Bluestack Mountains.
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Next comes the remote Inishowen Peninsula, bordered by Lough Foyle, Lough Swilly and the Atlantic, with wide beaches and mountains rising from the sea. You reach Malin Head, Ireland's most northerly point, familiar from the Shipping Forecast. You also visit the Doagh Isle Famine Village, built around thatched cottages lived in until 1983, which tells the story of Irish life from the Great Famine to the present.
For many, the highlight is the Giant's Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of around 40,000 basalt columns formed by volcanic activity some 60 million years ago and linked in legend to the giant Finn McCool. Entry to the visitor centre and an audio guide are included. On the way back you stop in Derry to walk its 400-year-old city walls and see the murals of the Bogside. The final excursion is to Glenveagh National Park, home to red deer and reintroduced golden eagles, for a guided tour of Glenveagh Castle and time in its gardens by Lough Veagh.
The pace is easy, with short walks from the coach. It suits travellers who want an easy, good-value introduction to Ireland's north-west, with flights and transfers arranged.
Trip highlights
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Donegal town, its castle and the optional bay waterbus (Day 2)
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Malin Head, Ireland's most northerly point (Day 3)
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The Doagh Isle Famine Village on the Inishowen Peninsula (Day 3)
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The Giant's Causeway, with visitor centre entry (Day 4)
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Derry's city walls and murals (Day 4)
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Glenveagh Castle and its gardens in Glenveagh National Park (Day 5)
Your route
7 stops from Belfast to Glenveagh National Park
- Belfast Days 1 & 6
- Letterkenny Days 1–5
- Donegal Town Day 2
- Malin Head Day 3
- Giant's Causeway Day 4
- Derry Day 4
- Glenveagh National Park Day 5
Why choose this tour
Flights from ten UK airports, one hotel for the whole stay and a tour leader make this an easy, relaxed break. Every excursion is included, from the Giant's Causeway to Glenveagh Castle, with four dinners at the hotel.
Best suited to
- Travellers who want a short, easy break with flights included
- First-time visitors to Donegal and Northern Ireland
- Anyone who prefers one hotel for the whole stay
- Lovers of coastal scenery and history
Day-by-day itinerary
6 days from Belfast, United Kingdom to Belfast, United Kingdom
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Day 1 · Belfast, Letterkenny Fly to Belfast and Letterkenny
Fly to Belfast, meet your tour leader and transfer by coach to Letterkenny, about two hours. Depending on your arrival time, explore the town: St Eunan's Cathedral, the Market Square and the riverside walk along the Swilly.
- Hotel
- Station House Hotel or similar
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Day 2 · Donegal Town, Donegal Castle, Donegal Bay Donegal town
Visit Donegal town, centred on its old marketplace, the Diamond, with its Jacobean castle above the River Eske. In fine weather you can take a 70-minute waterbus around the bay to see the seal colony and the Bluestack Mountains.
- Hotel
- Station House Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 3 · Inishowen Peninsula, Malin Head, Doagh Isle Famine Village Inishowen and Malin Head
Explore the remote Inishowen Peninsula, between Lough Foyle, Lough Swilly and the Atlantic, and reach Malin Head, Ireland's most northerly point. Visit the Doagh Isle Famine Village, built around thatched cottages lived in until 1983.
- Hotel
- Station House Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 4 · Giant's Causeway, Derry Giant's Causeway and Derry
Visit the Giant's Causeway, thousands of basalt columns stepping into the Atlantic, with visitor centre entry and an audio guide. The cliff path to the stones is about a mile each way, with a local shuttle available. Then walk Derry's 400-year-old city walls and see its murals.
- Hotel
- Station House Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 5 · Glenveagh National Park, Glenveagh Castle, Lough Veagh Glenveagh National Park
Head into Glenveagh National Park, home to wild deer and reintroduced golden eagles. Take a guided tour of Glenveagh Castle above Lough Veagh and explore its gardens.
- Hotel
- Station House Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 6 · Belfast Fly home
After breakfast, transfer back to Belfast airport for your flight home. Transfers may be shared, so you may leave up to three hours before your flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Letterkenny (5 nights) Station House Hotel or similar
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Flights return flights to Belfast from a choice of UK airports
- Accommodation 5 nights' bed and breakfast at the three-star Station House Hotel, Letterkenny
- Meals 5 breakfasts and 4 dinners
- Transport coach travel throughout, including airport transfers of about two hours
- Excursions Donegal town, the Inishowen Peninsula with the Doagh Isle Famine Village, the Giant's Causeway with visitor centre entry and audio guide, Derry, and Glenveagh National Park with a guided castle tour
- Tour leader throughout
- All local taxes and charges
Not included
- The Donegal Bay waterbus, payable locally
- The Giant's Causeway shuttle bus, payable locally
- Travel insurance
- Drinks, tips and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want to move between towns — all five nights are in Letterkenny
- You want a luxury hotel — the hotel is a comfortable three-star
- You want plenty of free days — there is an excursion every full day
- You dislike coach travel — the airport transfer takes about two hours each way
Good to know
FCDO advice
UK FCDO travel advice for Ireland
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Departures & prices
From £836 per person, including flights. 9 upcoming departures.
25 Apr 2027
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£986pp
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16 May 2027
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£1,003pp
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30 May 2027
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£1,059pp
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13 Jun 2027
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£991pp
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27 Jun 2027
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05 Sep 2027
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12 Sep 2027
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26 Sep 2027
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£994pp
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Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Are flights included?
Yes. Return flights to Belfast are included from ten UK airports, including London, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh and Glasgow. The price depends on the airport.
How long is the airport transfer?
About two hours each way between Belfast airport and Letterkenny. Transfers may be shared, so you may wait up to an hour on arrival.
How much walking is there?
Short walks from the coach on most days. At the Giant's Causeway the path to the stones is about a mile each way, with a local shuttle bus if you prefer.
What meals are included?
5 breakfasts and 4 dinners at the hotel. Lunches are at your own cost.
Do I need euros or sterling?
Both are useful. Donegal is in the Republic of Ireland, which uses euros, while the Giant's Causeway and Derry are in Northern Ireland, which uses sterling.
Is the hotel accessible?
The hotel has a lift. If you use a wheelchair, tell the team when you book so arrangements can be made.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
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100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
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