DAY 10
Transfer: Mount Falcon Estate to Bushmills Inn
GOLFERS: BALLYLIFFIN – GLASHEDY COURSE
Home to the 2018 Irish Open, Ballyliffin is the most northerly links in Ireland. It is situated on the beautiful Inishowen Peninsula overlooking Pollan Bay and the small island Glashedy Rock.
Undoubtedly one of the jewels in the crown of Irelands Links Courses. It is the most northerly course in Ireland and boasts two superb golf challenges, Glashedy & Old Courses. The Glashedy Links Course is characterized by the incredible dunes and is renowned for its peat riveted bunkers and opening three challenging par 4’s. With the Atlantic Ocean to the North and rolling hills to the South, the incredible views from this Course will not easily be forgotten, it has hosted the 1998 Irish Ladies Open, North West of Ireland European Tour Event in 2002 and more recently, the Men’s Irish Open 2018.
“Ballyliffin’s two courses are a must play on any golf trip to Ireland” – Rory McIlroy
NON-GOLFERS: CITY OF DERRY WALKING TOUR
Derry, Londonderry has 1,500 years of history and culture enclosed within Ireland’s only completely walled city. From the sixth-century monastic settlement to the vibrant European city of the twenty-first century, no visit to Ireland is complete without a visit to Derry.
Here, where the Wild Atlantic Way meets the Causeway Coastal Route there over fifty natural and built attractions in the region, such as Derry’s Walls, The Bogside, The Peoples Gallery (Murals) The Bloody Sunday Story, The History of the Apprentice Boys, The Marching Season Traditions …just to name a few!
Enjoy a two-hour walking tour of in the beautiful city of Derry
The Walls were built between 1613-1618 by The Honorable Irish Society mainly for protection for the early ‘planted’ Protestant settlers from England and Scotland against the Catholic Irish. The Walls are approximately a one mile in circumference and have 7 gates; The 4 originals are Ferryquay Gate, Bishop’s Gate, Butcher Gate and Shipquay Gate while Magazine Gate, New Gate and Castle Gate were added later.
After golf, we will transfer to our hotel for next 2 nights.
Bushmills Inn Boutique Hotel (4*)
The 4 star Bushmills Inn blends stunning architecture, beautiful grounds, unique rooms and modern facilities. Originally a Coaching Inn in the 1600s, the 4* boutique Hotel and has been lovingly restored to pay homage to its rich Irish history. The welcome is warm, and the fire is always lit.
Located in the village that is home to the world’s oldest Whiskey Distillery, between the famous Giant’s Causeway and Royal Portrush Golf Club, the Bushmills Inn offers the perfect base to explore a host of visitor attractions such as Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Dunluce Castle and many of the Game of Thrones filming locations.
Overnight: Bushmills Inn Boutique Hotel (4*)
Evening: Own arrangements.