Tour Description

Game of Thrones Enthusiasts Self-Drive Holiday with pre-booked accommodation
8 Days ex Dublin
Departs Daily, year round
Suggested Touring Itinerary Only (excludes sightseeing and entrance fees). Itinerary can be customised to suit your individual requirements. Option available to upgrade rental car (surcharge applies)

Embark on an exhilarating 8-day self-drive adventure through Ireland’s captivating landscapes and cultural gems. Begin in Dublin, where vibrant history meets contemporary charm. Journey north to Belfast, exploring its rich heritage. Discover Cairncastle, backdrop to iconic Game of Thrones scenes, then venture to Ballycastle and the mystical Giant’s Causeway. Continue to Derry, steeped in history and culture. Explore Donegal’s rugged beauty before returning to Dublin, each stop offering a unique blend of breathtaking scenery, ancient ruins, and warm hospitality. This journey promises unforgettable experiences at every turn, making it the perfect escape for travellers seeking both adventure and cultural immersion.

Highlights:

Discover the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin
Explore Cairncastle – the location for many other scenes from Game of Thrones
Be awed by the Giants Causeway which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Visit Bushmills Distillery – one of the world’s oldest distilleries

Itinerary
Accommodation
Important Information

Day 1: Dublin

Welcome to Dublin! Pick up your car and head to the city centre for a Dublin City tour. In the afternoon experience a visit to the Guinness Storehouse. Overnight Co. Dublin.

Day 2: Dublin – Belfast (B)

This morning depart Dublin and head northwards. Visit Trim Castle which was used to film the York and London scenes for Braveheart. Travelling North, head for Downpatrick, burial ground of Saint Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland and visit Castle Ward, to visit some of the set of Game of Thrones, series one. Continue to Belfast for the night. Overnight Belfast area.

Day 3: Game of Thrones (B)

This morning take a panoramic tour of Belfast City. See some of the landmark sites such as City Hall and Queens University. In the afternoon travel from Belfast to the north-east shores of Lough Neagh. Outside the village of Ballygally lies Cairncastle the location for many other scenes from Game of Thrones. Cairncastle has its own tale of the nobleman supposedly drowned along the coastline in 1588 as part of the ill-fated Spanish Armada. Return to Belfast. Overnight Belfast area.

Day 4: Belfast – Ballycastle (B)

This morning leave Belfast and travel towards the picturesque town of Glenarm on the north Antrim coastline the setting of many Game of Thrones scenes. Time permitting, pay a visit to Steensons Jewellers in the village, producer of many of the jewels featured in the hit TV Series. Continue along the Antrim coastline experiencing the spectacular views, rolling hills and scenic villages. Next visit Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. Overnight Ballycastle or Bushmills areas.

Day 5: Giant’s Causeway and Derry (B)

No visit to the north of Ireland would be complete without calling in to the Giants Causeway which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Made up of a network of approximately 40,000 basalt columns projecting into the ocean, the Giant’s Causeway forms several miles of Northern Ireland’s Causeway Coastal route. Later visit Bushmills Distillery – one of the world’s oldest distilleries. Overnight Co. Derry.

Day 6: Derry – Donegal (B)

This morning take a walking tour of the walled city of Derry. Leaving Derry you will travel to Donegal, where you can visit Glenveagh National Park and Glenveagh Castle. Situated in the Northwest of Co. Donegal, Glenveagh encompasses some 16,000 hectares in the heart of the Derryveagh Mountains. Drive by the nearby Glenties, where Brian Friel’s play “Dancing at Lughnasa” was filmed. Overnight Co. Donegal,

Day 7: Donegal – Dublin (B)

This morning commence your return journey to Dublin. Travelling south through the Fermanagh Lake District, visit Castle Coole, a magnificent 18th- century mansion and landscape park. Next visit nearby Marble Arch Caves, one of Europe’s finest show caves with a fascinating natural underworld of rivers, waterfalls, winding passages and lofty chambers. Overnight Co. Dublin.

Day 8: Dublin Departure (B)

Slán Abhaile. Drive to Dublin Airport and return your rental car prior to your onward flight.

TOUR INCLUSIONS:

7 nights’ hotel accommodation with full Irish breakfast daily
7 days automatic car rental, Category F-compact Ford Focus (or similar)
24/7 local operator support in Ireland
Ireland Travel Notes – issued by Innovative Travel

TOUR EXCLUSIONS:

International Airfares
Sightseeing and excursions
Meals other than those specified in Itinerary
Hotel charges for minibar or any extra charges
Porterage
Early check in/late check out unless specified
Tipping/Gratuities (please refer to tour notes for a recommended guideline)
Personal Expenses
Departure taxes
Visas (unless specified)
Fuel surcharges/major currency fluctuations
Any other services not clearly mentioned in the inclusions above

Accommodation based on the below (or similar):

Dublin

Castleknock Hotel

Belfast

Ramada by Wyndham Hotel

Bushmills

Bushmill Hotel

Derry

Waterfoot Hotel

Donegal

Mill Park Hotel

Dublin

Castleknock Hotel

Visa/Entry Requirements
Visa and entry requirements can change without prior notice, and it is the traveller’s responsibility to secure necessary visas for all countries visiting. Prior to travel, ensure you verify the latest entry requirements for each country on your itinerary by consulting with your local embassy/consulate, or your travel agent/broker.

***Important Notice*** With effect from 8 January 2025, non-European visitors to the UK from visa-exempt countries will now require an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). This applies to travellers who do not already have a visa or permission to stay in the UK. It does not guarantee entry.

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Priced From:

$ 2435pp ^*