Belfast for a weekend

Arrival at Belfast airport. Drop off your belongings at your accommodation, then take a cab to Belfast Castle, an edifice overlooking the entire city.

Then it’s time to head downtown, towards the Titanic Quarter, an area entirely dedicated to the famous ocean liner Titanic, which was built here on site.

Discover the Titanic Belfast Experience, a museum dedicated to the Titanic, then explore the SS Nomadic, another ship built for the White Star Line, just a stone’s throw from the first museum.

After a delicious meal, don’t hesitate to visit Titanic Distillers, an Irish distillery located in the former quarters of the shipyard where the Titanic was built. The program includes a guided tour, explanations of distillation methods, and a tasting of the production.

Don’t miss the yellow cranes of Samson & Goliath Cranes, two iconic symbols of Belfast.

Spend the evening in a local pub, then return to your accommodation for a well-deserved night’s sleep.

After enjoying a hearty Northern Irish breakfast (the famous Ulster Fry), we recommend you take a Black Taxi to discover Belfast’s frescoes. A unique opportunity to better understand Northern Ireland’s past, with its identity and ideological conflicts.

Pass the Belfast City Hall, a building of flamboyant Victorian and neo-baroque architecture. You’ll recognize it with its green copper dome!

Take a well-deserved break at the Crown Liquor Saloon, one of the city’s most historic and famous Irish pubs. Eat in the neighbourhood and discover the best of Northern Irish gastronomy!

Then stop off at St George’s Market, one of the city’s food markets, perfect for continuing your introduction to the local cuisine. You’ll discover a rich, colorful terroir, marked by mouth-watering flavors, smells and textures!

Then take a stroll through the Botanic Belfast Gardens, a botanical park that’s perfect for recharging your batteries in the heart of the city!

Spend the evening in the surrounding area, between restaurants and Irish pubs, then return to your accommodation.

Breakfast on site, then off to Queen’s University of Belfast, the city’s prestigious university. This historic site has played host to some of the region’s greatest intellectuals!

Then off to the Ulster Museum, dedicated to the history of Northern Ireland, from prehistoric times to the present day. You’ll discover an impressive collection of valuable artefacts: a fascinating insight into Northern Irish history.

Grab a midday meal and head for the airport, for a starry-eyed return home!