7 days / 6 nights    Starts in Dublin / Ends in Dublin

Day 1: Arrive & Stay in Dublin

After your Ferry crossing from Holyhead you Arrive in Dublin. You will have plenty of time to explore the city. While it is not the home to any scenes from the show, there is still certainly plenty of history from the time that Game of Thrones would be based on.

The Book of Kells, a 9th century manuscript famous throughout the world, is housed at Trinity College. Glasnevin Museum provides a rich history and features a who’s who of modern Irish history including Daniel O’ Connell, Michael Collins, Charles Stewart Parnell, Éamon de Valera, Arthur Griffith, Countess Markievicz, Erskine Childers, and Gerard Manley Hopkins. Dublin Castle and the GPO also provide plenty of history about Dublin's storied past.

Overnight stay at selected Hotel.

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Day 2: Newgrange & Drogheda

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As there are no Game of Thrones sites in Dublin, Today is a free day with plenty to see and do on your way to your hotel. You may also wish to spend some time learning about some of the most bloody and important battles in Ireland's more recent history, including the Battle of the Boyne in 1690 where 61,000 soldiers clashed. At stake were the British throne, French dominance in Europe and Religious power in Ireland.  A short detour near Drogheda will bring you to Newgrange, a passage tomb/ancient temple that is over 5,000 years old. It is said to have held major religious significance when it was built - not quite a sept or godswood but will certainly get you in the mood.

Overnight in Coleraine

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Day 3: Dragonstone & Pyke

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Take a stroll on Dragonstone or Downhill Strand as it is locally known. It is on this beach that Melisandre burned the Seven and Stannis Baratheon pulled Lightbringer from the flames. Next take some time in the real world that feels like fantasy with Dunluce Castle and the Giant's Causeway. The Giant’s Causeway where 40,000 hexagonal basalt rock columns dominate the seascape. It’s said giants had a hand in their creation. Admire medieval Dunluce Castle, perched precariously on its clifftop. In 1534, a mysterious woman in white was seen gazing at the sunset, before disappearing over the cliff’s edge. Years later, locals used to see her walking the shore below. Continue to relive scenes at Ballintoy Harbour. This sleepy little port was transformed into the rugged Iron Islands for Theon’s homecoming scene. Parts of the beach here were also used to depict Dragonstone.

Slightly west from here is Murlough Bay, and the setting for Theon’s uncomfortable reunion with his sister Yara; and the scene where Davos is rescued by a passing ship following the Battle of the Blackwater. Return to your hotel.

Overnight in Coleraine

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Day 4: Beheading & Dothraki Sea

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Today you cover quite a bit of ground, striking out along the coast you will be jumping all over the maps of Westeros and Essos today. Head north toward Ballycastle. You will recognize the stretch of road that ended season one. Arya Stark on the King's Road having left King's Landing on her way back to Winterfell. Move further South through Cushendall and onto Cushenden Caves which played host to one of the most terrifying scenes in the entire show. Sir Davos Seaworth brought the Red Woman ashore and in the caves she gave birth to the shadow baby that would eventually murder Renly Baratheon. You will then go make your way to Cairncastle where Ned Stark administered the King's Justice to the Night's Watch deserter in the very first episode. From there you will go west "across the Narrow Sea" to Shillanavogy Valley where the Dothraki led by Khal Drogo set up camp during season one.

Overnight in Belfast.