Day 1 — Begin with Giant’s Causeway, then continue to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge and spend the evening exploring the nearest town.
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County guide
Antrim
Dramatic coastlines, historic estates and some of Ireland’s most recognisable natural landmarks.
Giants Causeway
ExploreBelfast and the Causeway Coast
Best timeApril to October
Time needed2–4 days
Perfect forCulture, scenery, outdoor adventures and short breaks
Plan your visit
Why visit Antrim?
Dramatic coastlines, historic estates and some of Ireland’s most recognisable natural landmarks.
Don’t miss
Top 20 landmarks and attractions
A curated starting point for planning your time in the county.
- 01Giant’s Causeway
- 02Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
- 03Dunluce Castle
- 04The Dark Hedges
- 05Glenariff Forest Park
- 06Cushendun Caves
- 07Rathlin Island
- 08Ballintoy Harbour
- 09White Park Bay
- 10Portrush
- 11Portstewart Strand
- 12Ballycastle
- 13Slemish Mountain
- 14Antrim Castle Gardens
- 15Lough Neagh
- 16Belfast Castle
- 17Cave Hill Country Park
- 18Crumlin Road Gaol
- 19Titanic Belfast
- 20Belfast City Hall
Suggested route
A simple three-day itinerary
3 daysSuggested county driving route
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Day 2 — Visit Dunluce Castle before an afternoon at The Dark Hedges.
Day 3 — Combine Glenariff Forest Park with Cushendun Caves, allowing extra time for local food, viewpoints and unplanned stops.
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City sightseeing
County Antrim
Belfast hop-on hop-off bus
Connect Belfast's sights without planning separate transfers. Choose stops around the museums and neighbourhoods you want to explore.
Start / arrival pointBelfast city bus stops; check the operator map
Guided day trip
County Antrim
Giant's Causeway day trip from Belfast
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Start / arrival pointBelfast — not a Causeway-coast pickup
Heritage
Out-of-county option · Armagh
Navan Centre & Fort
Add an introduction to ancient Ulster to a day exploring Armagh. Check the guided-visit arrangements for your date.
Start / arrival pointNavan Centre, outside Armagh city
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