Excursion Belfast treasures and titanic tour at Belfast

Cruise line: Silversea
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Visit the great historical sights of Belfast. Beautiful Victorian Belfast is your destination today and your first stop is Titanic Belfast, a world class attraction dedicated to this marvelous ship. It is located right in the very Shipyard where Titanic was built. A panoramic drive through the city will introduce you to Belfast, capital of Northern Ireland.


Titanic Belfast

Depart port by motor coach and drive towards The Titanic Quarter of Belfast. Opened in March 2012, the Titanic Belfast, commemorates 100 years since the construction of the Titanic which was built in Belfast. On this self-guided tour of the Titanic Museum's nine interactive galleries which, with the use state-of the-art technology and design, tell the Titanic's story from conception to launch in Belfast. Learn about the thriving boom-town that Belfast was at the turn of the century. View a dramatic presentation of the shipyards and the Titanic under construction and be drawn into the stories of the passengers, the crew and the heroes of the day.


Depart Titanic Belfast and drive towards Belfast City Centre. In the motor coach you will pass along the city's major thoroughfares and past many of Belfast's imposing buildings.


Belfast Panoramic Tour

Enjoy a narrated city tour of Belfast City. Aboard your motor coach, take a look at a city of industry and elegance. Passing landmarks such as the Grand Opera House, the Albert Memorial Clock, Queen's University and the Botanical Gardens, guests will see Belfast's culture and history first-hand whilst also enjoying commentary from the local guide.


The tour concludes at the Belfast port where you will re-board the ship.


Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Belfast City and Landmarks (from coach), Titanic Quarter and Shipyards (from coach), Titanic Belfast, Political Districts (from coach)

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Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking 1.8 mile inside the museum (3 kilometres). While appropriate for those with limited mobility, and guests who utilise a wheelchairs, guests must be able to negotiate the steps getting on and off the coach. Lightweight, comfortable clothing, a light sweater or jacket, flat, closed-toe walking shoes are recommended. Due to the local climate, most of the coaches are air-cooled. The tour sequence may vary.