CreateYour Itinerary
Creating your itinerary for Londonderry NI is an exciting part of trip planning, allowing you to tailor your visit to your specific interests. A good approach is to start with the iconic highlights. Dedicate at least half a day to walking the historic City Walls and exploring the museums within them, like the Tower Museum. Another half-day should be reserved for a tour of the Bogside murals and a visit to the Museum of Free Derry to understand the city's recent history.
Derry and Northern Ireland Travel Itinerary
1-Day Itinerary
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Morning: Explore Derry City Walls and Guildhall.
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Afternoon: Visit Tower Museum and stroll the Cathedral Quarter.
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Evening: Dinner at Browns in Town and enjoy live music in a traditional pub.
2-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Derry / Londonderry Highlights
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Morning: Derry City Walls, Guildhall
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Afternoon: Tower Museum, Cathedral Quarter
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Evening: Local dinner and pub experience
Day 2: Coastal Adventure
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Morning: Drive to Portrush for surfing or beach walk
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Afternoon: Visit Portstewart Strand or coastal trails
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Evening: Dinner at Giuseppes, enjoy seaside nightlife
3-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Derry / Londonderry (City & Culture)
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City Walls, Guildhall, Tower Museum, Cathedral Quarter
Day 2: Coastal Exploration
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Portrush, Royal Portrush Golf Club, Portstewart Strand, Mussenden Temple cliffs
Day 3: Belfast Highlights
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Titanic Belfast, Harland & Wolff Shipyard, Ulster Museum, Victoria Square, Botanic Gardens, Dinner at Deanes EIPIC
7-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Derry / Londonderry – City & Culture
Day 2: Portrush & Portstewart – Beaches & Coastal Adventures
Day 3: Belfast – City Sights & Shopping
Day 4: Enniskillen – Enniskillen Castle, Devenish Island, Lough Erne boating
Day 5: Armagh & Holywood – St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Navan Fort, coastal walk, Holywood Golf Club
Day 6: Omagh & Roe Valley Country Park – Forest walks, wildlife, and mountain trails
Day 7: Causeway Coast & Mourne Mountains – Giant’s Causeway, Dunluce Castle, optional hiking, and scenic drives
📍 Tips for Your Itinerary
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Mix culture, nature, adventure, and culinary experiences each day.
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Adjust based on season, weather, and festival schedules.
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Renting a car is highly recommended to explore rural and coastal areas efficiently.
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Use visitor centres in Derry, Belfast, and Newry for maps, event info, and updated opening times.