The Merchant

Located in Belfast’s historic Cathedral Quarter, The Merchant Hotel is a five-star establishment that seamlessly blends Victorian grandeur with Art Deco elegance. Housed in a meticulously restored Grade A listed building, the hotel offers luxurious accommodations and is renowned for its exceptional service.

Explore Nearby Attractions

Make the most of your stay by exploring must-see attractions just moments away. From cultural landmarks to charming local spots, discover nearby experiences that enrich your journey.

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Titanic Belfast

Belfast, Northern Ireland

Titanic Belfast is a world-class interactive museum marking the birthplace of the world’s most famous ship

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Crumlin Gaol

Belfast, Northern Ireland

Make your way through a harrowing past - through the chilling underground tunnel to the courthouse, into the execution c...

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Insider Tips and Travel Inspiration

Explore our curated blog posts filled with travel tips, destination highlights, and insider secrets to make the most of your Italian adventure.

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5 Must-Do Things in Belfast: History, Culture & Hidden Gems

From world-class museums to storied streets, it’s a destination that rewards curiosity, offering experiences that go bey...

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Dec 28 2025

Discover the Ancient Myths, Legends & Landscapes of Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland is a land where mythology and landscape are inseparable. From windswept cliffs shaped by volcanic fire ...

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Dec 22 2025

Your Ultimate Guide to Northern Ireland’s Causeway Coastal Route

Stretching from the vibrant capital of Belfast all the way to the rugged cliffs and mystical landscapes of the Antrim Co...

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Jan 1 2026

5 of the Hottest European Travel Destinations for 2026

5 of the Hottest European Travel Destinations for 2026 Europe is bursting with fresh energy in 2026, with travellers see...

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Dec 2 2025

7 of Europe’s Most Enchanting Christmas Destinations

From snow-dusted villages to glittering capitals, Europe offers a completely different kind of holiday season—one filled...

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Mar 8 2023

4 Reasons why you should visit the Cotswolds

The Cotswolds area of southwestern England is filled with idyllic villages in rustic countryside settings. It covers a l...

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Itineraries and Inspiration in the Area

Discover thoughtfully designed itineraries of the region that will seamlessly blend with a stay at this hotel.

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Christmas in The Cotswolds, England, UK

6 days
(Private Itinerary)
Depart on any date you choose
$6,690 AUDFrom Price PP
Fully Customisable

Embrace the warmth, charm, and magic of an English countryside Christmas with this unforgettable 6-day experience

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2026 Departures Now OpenNew Tour

Northern Ireland: Belfast & the Causeway Coastal Route

6 days
(Small Group Journey)
May to Sep 2026 (departure)
$7,990 AUDFrom Price PP
12 People Max Per Tour

Northern Ireland’s rugged beauty and turbulent past come to life on this immersive journey along the legendary Causeway Coastal Route....

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Port Series

London with Kids, England

5 days
(Private Itinerary)
Depart on any date you choose
$2,990 AUDFrom Price PP
Fully Customisable

A London journey designed for all ages, with engaging activities, kid-friendly experiences, and flexible inclusions

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Port Series

Cotswolds Countryside, England, UK

5 days
(Private Itinerary)
Depart on any date you choose
$3,950 AUDFrom Price PP
Fully Customisable

Escape the hustle & bustle of London to unwind among storybook villages, green hills, and timeless English charm

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Oxford, Stonehenge & Bath, England, UK

5 days
(Private Itinerary)
Depart on any date you choose
$4,407 AUDFrom Price PP
Fully Customisable

Explore the beautiful countryside to discover Oxford, Stonehenge and Bath over 5 days, including the UNESCO Listed Sites of Blenheim...

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Scotland: Land of Legends, United Kingdom

11 days
(Private Itinerary)
Depart on any date you choose
$11,790 AUDFrom Price PP
Fully Customisable

Explore Scotland over 11 days to discover glittering lochs, deep glens surrounded by mountains, the highlands, stunning coastlines and warm...

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Traveller Stories & Trusted Reviews

A family trip to Italy has been at the top of our wishlist. Ormina Tours made our wish come true! We recently spent 12 days traveling from Venice, to Florence, through Tuscany, to Sorrento, finishing in Rome. The private tours in each city were lead by experienced guides. The experiences booked for us were the perfect amount of time allotted with 2 teenagers in tow and gave us plenty of time to explore on our own as well. The hotel accommodations in each city were above expectations as well as the private transfers to each destination. There was never a moment of stress or frustration on this trip. Every guide, driver, ticket and booking came through without any issue. Our first trip to Europe as a family was a huge success because of the care and consideration of Ormina Tours. We can’t wait to book our next adventure with Ormina!

Lisa P.Italy

Our Italian food experience with Ormina Tours was top value.
From start to finish we could fault nothing. It exceeded our expectations and we look foward to another Ormina Tour in the future.

MajorItaly

In April and May 2024 we did Ormina's 'Enchanting Puglia' and 'Sicily Bella' tours. Both were amazing small group tours with 8 people on each tour. We had fantastic local guides, great drivers and comfortable Mercedes vans. Accommodation was first class and the itineraries fascinating. We highly recommend both tours for anyone wanting to be fully immersed in the culture, history, architecture and food of Southern Italy.

Greg VPuglia, Italy

Ormina tours were exceptional for our group tour to puglia drivers were punctual guides spoke perfect english with exceptional knowledge and hotels were amazing highly recommend ormina tours.

Colin G.Naples, Italy

I won a half day tour from Naples to a winery for a tour and lunch, including being picked up and dropped off. The tour was seamless, from the wonderful driver who whisked us up to winery. We were given a private tour in English and the Michelin star meal was sublime.

I would take an Ormina tour again in a heartbeat, and wholeheartedly recommend them to others. Quality, attention to detail and personal service is a given with Ormina. Thank you!

Christina ConteAustralia

My wife and I had a wonderful experience travelling through Puglia in a small guided tour group in September 2022. The tour guides were excellent as was the accommodation. We will certainly travel with Ormina again.

Michael MaxwellPuglia, Italy

I have used Ormina Tours on couple of occasions already and currently have a new reservation in place. All the clients have been extremely happy with their arrangements and all have commented that they would travel with Ormina again. It worked well on their guided tour as well as organising independent arrangements. Highly recommended.

Vanesa T

I have booked valued clients with Ormina Tours and as a travel agent I find my dealings with them exceptional, no request seems to be out of their reach. The feedback from my clients is always highly complimentary which is why I continue to book with Ormina.

Gayle F

We toured Malta and Sicily this year and highly recommend Ormina Tours. The tours are intelligently thought out, well paced with a good balance of free time and the hotels across each of the tours are truly first class.

GilleanItaly & Malta

Ormina Tours planned our trip to our requirements perfectly. The hotels chosen were very good and all of our drivers were friendly, punctual and experienced. The tours were amazing and the guides were very flexible and accommodating. I would recommend Ormina Tours for any European destination.

Rosemary FFrance, Italy & Switzerland

Transport were all comfortable Mercedes and accommodation were all excellent. Hotels were in the best locations for access to all the prime tours with spectacular experiences. Tour guides were all, top of the range and full of historic knowledge!
Totally amazing holiday. Ormina knew when and where to take you, to avoid huge crowds that would disembark from cruise ships.
We chose Ormina again for this tour, because of our amazing tour with them, a year prior to Puglia. Once again they did not let us down and would recommend them for a spectacular holiday!!!!
Everything was memorable!

Vicki SMontenegro, Croatia & Slovenia

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