Game of Thrones in Ireland Self Drive
Game of Thrones in Ireland Self Drive
Game of Thrones in Ireland Self Drive
8 Days Starting in Dublin, Ireland and ending in Donegal, Ireland
Visiting: Dublin, Belfast, Ballycastle, Giants Causeway, Donegal
Tour operator:
Tour code:
IndTur226
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Cultural, Gardens & Nature Tours, History, Ruins-Archaeology
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey with the "Game of Thrones in Ireland Self Drive" tour, exploring iconic filming locations and breathtaking landscapes. Begin in Dublin, Ireland's vibrant capital, before heading north to Belfast, where you can visit the Titanic Belfast Experience and Game of Thrones sets. Drive along the stunning Antrim coastline, crossing the famous Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, and marvel at the UNESCO-listed Giants Causeway. Continue to Derry and Donegal, discovering Glenveagh National Park and the Marble Arch Caves. Enjoy 7 nights of comfortable accommodation with daily full Irish breakfasts, and navigate with ease in your rental car, complete with essential coverages. This self-drive adventure offers a perfect blend of culture, history, and cinematic magic.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Dublin
Location: Dublin
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Welcome to Dublin International Airport, where you will pick up your rental car. Dublin is a vibrant and historic capital city with many historic buildings, Georgian streets, and colourful gardens. The North Side of the city offers striking monuments such as the GPO (General Post Office) on OConnell Street and Phoenix Park, the largest public park in Europe. The citys south side appears more sophisticated with its vast Georgian squares and is home to Trinity College, Dublin Castle and two Anglican Cathedrals. The best way to end the day is with a visit to the Guinness Storehouse to sample the brew.
Overnight in Dublin
Day 2: Dublin - Belfast (B/-/-)
Location: Belfast
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning depart Dublin and head north. We recommend stopping for a visit to Trim Castle which was used to film the York and London scenes for Braveheart. Then a visit to the nearby Brú na Bóinne and Newgrange. The archaeological landscape within Brú na Bóinne is dominated by three well-known large passage tombs, Knowth, Newgrange and Dowth, built some 5,000 years ago in the Neolithic or Late Stone Age. Travelling north, head for Downpatrick, burial ground of Saint Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland and be sure to visit Castle Ward, to visit some of the set of Game of Thrones, series one.
Overnight in Belfast
Day 3: Belfast (B/-/-)
Location: Belfast
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
We recommend spending the day exploring Belfast and its surrounds on this suggested program. See some of the landmark sites such as City Hall and Queens University along with a visit to the famous Titanic Belfast Experience; a dramatic, innovative and exciting presentation on the real story of the Titanic. This state-of-the-art exhibition takes visitors on a journey through the life of the Titanic, from her conception in Belfast in the early 1900s, to her famous maiden voyage and tragic end. In the afternoon travel to the north-east shores of Lough Neagh and Shanes Castle. Built in 1345 by a member of the royal house of ONeill, the castle ruins and its 2600-acres near Randalstown was the scene of extensive filming for the Game of Thrones series. 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.
Overnight in Belfast
Day 4: Belfast - Ballycastle (B/-/-)
Location: Ballycastle
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
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 enjoying the spectacular views, rolling hills and scenic villages. Stop at Carrick-a- Rede Rope Bridge, one of Northern Irelands most famous landmarks. The bridge is suspended across a 20-metre chasm between the mainland and tiny Carrick Island, with a 23-metre drop to the water below.
Overnight in Ballycastle or Bushmill area.
Day 5: Ballycastle - Derry (B/-/-)
Location: Giants Causeway
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
No visit to the north of Ireland would be complete without calling in to the Giants Causeway which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Causeway was formed more than 60 million years ago when red-hot lava erupted onto the surface of the earth and was cooled by the sea to form the columns which make up the Giants Causeway. Legend tells a different story however that Fionn mac Cumhaill built the causeway over the sea to Scotland to fight his arch enemy, Fingal, who had started his own path. The two had never met before and when Fionn heard the heavy footsteps of Fingal he turned back. Helped by his wife, Fionn dressed up as a baby and when Fingal arrived and saw Fionn, Fingal assumed the babys father would be much bigger. This scared him and he went running home, destroying the causeway behind him. Later make sure to stop for a visit to the Bushmills Irish Whiskey Distillery, one of the worlds oldest distilleries.
Overninght in the Derry
Day 6: Derry - Donegal (B/-/-)
Location: Donegal
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning takes some time to explore on foot the walled city of Derry founded in the 6th century by St. Columba. Derry is the second largest city and port in Northern Ireland. In 1613 the city was selected as a major plantation project, organised by the London livery companies. It was in this year that the walls of Derry were built to protect the town from the Gaelic chieftains in Donegal. Aftewards depart for Donegal, where you can visit Glenveagh National Park and Glenveagh Castle. Located 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 Friels play “Dancing at Lughnasa” was filmed.
Overnight in the Donegal
Day 7: Donegal - Dublin (B/-/-)
Location: Dublin
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning commences your return journey to Dublin. Travelling south through the Fermanagh Lake District, you may want to visit Castle Coole, a magnificent 18th-century mansion and landscape park. Castle Coole is one of Ireland's finest Neo-classical houses, allowing visitors to glimpse what life was like in the home of the Earls of Belmore. Next, you should 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. Lively and informative guides conduct tours past a bewildering variety of cave formations - stalactites glisten above streams and chambers while fragile mineral veils and cascades of creamy calcite coat walls and spread like shimmering terraces across rock-strewn floors.
Overninght in Dublin
Day 8: Dublin - (B/-/-)
Location: Dublin
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today make your way back to Dublin International Airport in time to drop off the car before checking in for your onward flight.
What's Included
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07 Nights accommodation on a twin sharing basis at listed hotels or similar
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Daily Full Irish Breakfasts
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Pick up and drop at Dublin International Airport
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Rental car type: Manual transmission (Ford Fiesta or similar) including:
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Unlimited mileage
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Theft Protection. Unwaivable charges may apply
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Collision Damage Waiver Reduction (CDW). Unwaivable charges may apply
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All local applicable taxes
What's Not Included
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Items of a personal nature, Tips & gratuities
Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities are not included.
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Daily mandatory car insurance
Daily mandatory car insurance is not included and must be purchased separately.
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Car rental deposit guarantee & Fuel
Car rental deposit guarantee and fuel costs are not included.
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Visa fees, if applicable
Visa fees, if applicable, are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and should be arranged separately.
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Items not mentioned as included
Any items not specifically mentioned as included are excluded.
Mode of Transport
This self-drive tour includes a rental car with a car location service charge, third-party liability, collision damage waiver, theft protection, and one driver. Additional driver charges apply.
Accommodation
Enjoy 7 nights of comfortable accommodation on a twin-sharing basis at listed hotels or similar, with daily full Irish breakfasts included.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of car rental coverage is included in the tour package?
The self-drive tour includes a rental car with a car location service charge, third-party liability, collision damage waiver, theft protection, and coverage for one driver. Additional driver charges apply.
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes 7 nights of comfortable accommodation on a twin-sharing basis at listed hotels or similar, with daily full Irish breakfasts included.
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Are there any additional costs for drivers?
Yes, the package includes one driver. Additional driver charges are EUR 9.50 per day/per driver including tax.
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What meals are included in the tour package?
Daily full Irish breakfasts are included in the tour package.
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What are some of the key Game of Thrones filming locations included in the tour?
The tour includes visits to several Game of Thrones filming locations such as the Dark Hedges area on the north Antrim coastline, Castle Ward, Shanes Castle, and Cairncastle.
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What are some of the notable landmarks and attractions visited during the tour?
The tour includes visits to the Giants Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Glenveagh National Park and Glenveagh Castle, Marble Arch Caves, and the Titanic Belfast Experience.
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Is travel insurance included in the tour package?
No, travel insurance is not included and should be arranged separately.
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Are there any exclusions I should be aware of?
Yes, exclusions include items of a personal nature, tips and gratuities, daily mandatory car insurance, car rental deposit guarantee and fuel costs, visa fees if applicable, and any items not specifically mentioned as included.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes, but only in case it was previously agreed by both sides and arranged by us.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Our e-document package includes all local contact details, daily itinerary, airline e-ticket information, service vouchers, and travel tips which should be everything you require to go on your trip.
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If I need one, who is responsible to obtain my visa?
You are responsible for obtaining the proper travel documents for the destinations on your itinerary, including having a passport that is valid for at least 6 months before the date of departure and a visa if required. Please check the Visa section in the Know Before You Go document for the countries you will be visiting.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, not as standard. Solo travellers can book and occupy their own room for a supplement.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
We have been organizing unforgettable trips since 2001.
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Can I arrange flights via Indus Travels, too?
In some cases, yes. Indus Travels can provide flights from/to selected departure points in the USA. If you would like a quote inclusive of flights, please let us know and we'll be happy to check the details for you!
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Changes to an existing reservation up to the Final Payment Date, whatever the cause, will incur a $100 per person amendment fee, potential loss of any supplier fees (such as non-refundable event tickets, park permits, and sea cruise reservations) plus any costs for replacement services. On/ after the Final Payment Date, the $100 change fee is no longer valid, instead cancellations terms apply.
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