Exploring the Emerald Isle Week 5

Good afternoon travelers! We are back for week 5 of the Emerald Isle! As a continuation of our previous two posts, we will be discussing the highlights of Northern Ireland (both the country and region of the Republic of Ireland) so let's dive right in! 
We are going to start with one of the most famous tourist hot spots in all of Ireland, the Causeway Coastal Route. This is a 120-mile drive that starts in the city of Belfast and ends in Derry. It showcases the beautiful coast of Ireland as well as yes, stopping at the Giants Causeway! You can do a self-drive tour here or as part of a package you may choose to book with us! Next up we have the Mourne Mountain range with peaks reaching over 2,500 feet above the sea! There are multiple trails to walk throughout the range and were part of the inspiration for the landscapes of the Chronicles of Narnia! There are also various Game of Thrones filming locations across the country! We can find tours for you that will visit the locations YOU like or do one of the preset ones if you are a fan of this movie franchise. In addition, you can visit Cuilcagh, which is Irelands stairway to heaven. This hiking path takes you up and gives you beautiful views of the landscape. The walk can take up to 3 hours but is well worth it. The final location in Northern Ireland is the city of Belfast. This city is full of history of all kinds. There is the Titanic Museum, a beautiful concert venue, and free tours of city hall with knowledgeable staff! 
Before this post is over, we are going to explore a few places in Derry. The first is the city of Derry, which has an immense amount of history. Old walls of forts are still standing as well as the Musuem of Free Derry. It is also the only completely walled in city in Ireland, which is a perfect example of a European walled in city.  Peader O'Donnell's pub is one of the best rated pubs in Northern Ireland! They have live music nightly and has an old style feel for those looking for a classic Irish experience. There are many more activities to explore in Northern Ireland, but most tours will stop in these two destinations (Belfast being the more popular of the two) 
Thank you for reading this week's post! We will be back next week for our next post, and then after that we will be taking a week off of the posts. As always, if you are ready to book your Ireland vacation or any other vacation, get in touch with the experts at Port of Call travel agency in Greensburg, PA to book your vacation of a lifetime!