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We have just created a superb 4 hour Belfast tour for a party of 19 Brazilian clients coming off a cruise ship. Working closely with them we have agreed to take in the following : Belfast City Hall , Albert Clock , Grand Opera House , Queens University , Botanic Gardens , Titanic Dry Dock , and [...]

For a very different sightseeing trip on tours of Ireland try Belfast Zoo. It is situated on a superb elevated site that affords fantastic views over Belfast as you walk around. It is also close to Belfast Castle and Cave Hill. The Zoological Gardens is home to over 140 types of animal , many of which are under [...]

This is a great starting point for Belfast tours as the spectacular view gives you a feeling for the geography of the city and beyond. Not widely visited it is a bit of a hidden gem. The castle is set on the slopes of Cavehill Country Park , Belfast, Northern Ireland in a prominent position 400 [...]

We recently took some clients on a quick tour around Belfast. A trip up to Belfast Castle to enjoy the spectacular views over the city and the beautiful gardens. Followed by a visit to the Titanic Dry Dock , Drawing Office , and harbour area. We enjoyed a cup of coffee right beside the dock and took [...]

The first ‘Belfast Castle’ was built by the Normans in the late 12th century. On the same site a stone and timber castle was erected in 1611. The home of Sir Arthur Chichester, barron of Belfast, was burned down in 1708, leaving only street names (eg Castle Place) to mark the site. The Chichesters (later the [...]

In 2010 Ireland Luxury Tours will be introduced themed tours of Ireland including…….Castles , Food and Adventure….join us to see the real Ireland. Castles include the norman built Carrickfergus castle , the magnificent Dunluce castle perched on a spectacular cliff on the North coast with views to Scotland , and of course Belfast castle. Our [...]