Everyone was so helpful with my last topic, so I thought I’d turn to the experts for some advice on my Northern Ireland itinerary. I’ll be flying in and out of Dublin and have a total of 9 nights. We plan to take the bus straight from the airport to Belfast for 2 nights. Then we’ll head directly to Bushmills for 2 nights - Day 1 day we’ll visit Dunluce Castle (by local bus or taxi), Day 2 we’ll go to the Giant’s Causeway. After that, we’ll travel to Derry for 2 nights, and finally return to Dublin for 3 nights - day trip to Glendalough.
I cannot change the Belfast and Dublin nights, as I’ve already paid for non-refundable rooms (I know risky, but the price was right).
My question is whether 2 nights in Bushmills and 2 nights in Derry is the best use of the other 4 nights. I’ve heard mixed reviews about Derry. And maybe 2 nights in Bushmills is too much. Are there other destinations in Northern Ireland that shouldn’t be missed instead?
I know some will say rent a car, but its really not something I want to do. I'm already doing it for one day for Glendalough and to me that is enough lol. So it has to be by bus or train. I'd even consider Donegal if that a better use of my time.