Enjoy this wonderful journey along the Antrim coast and beautiful mid-ulster countryside, where history, Folklore, and legends come to life. Famous for its many castles, clans, and culture like Carrickfergus built by the Normans or Glenarm & Dunluce, home to the Mc Donnell clan who fought in many battles including against Elizabeth 1.
You will experience Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge, which you can cross at your peril or simply relax and take in the breathtaking views of the Irish & Scottish coasts and the far-reaching views across the North Atlantic Ocean where the Vikings once plundered. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Giants Causeway, which really has to be seen to be believed, 40,000 volcanic columns over 60 million years old built by the famous Giant Finn Mc Cool & destroyed by his Scottish rival Benandonna, apparently! You will also discover the ruins of Dunluce castle, once home to the famous McDonnell Clan.
For Game of Thrones fans, you can climb the steps of Braavos (Cairnlough harbour) where Arya Stark climbs out of the water after fighting with the waif (season 6). Stand in the caves where the red witch Melisandre, gives birth to a shadow demon that assassinates Renly Baratheon (season 2, will depend on time restrictions). Walk across the rope bridge where Balon Greyjoy meets his death when his brother Euron throws him off (season 6). Stand in the camp where Brienne of tarth beats Loras Tyrell in a battle.
Visit the Iron Islands, (Ballintoy harbour) home of the Greyjoys and finally, the iconic Dark Hedges otherwise known as the King's Road, where Arya Stark sets off on her journey as a boy in season 1.
The Antrim Coast & Game of Thrones tour starts in Belfast & travels north up the Antrim coast.
-1st stop: Glenarm Castle, still home to the McDonnell Clan & Earl of Antrim (photo stop)
-2nd stop: Carnlough harbour, where you can see the steps of Braavos. toilet/coffee stop
-3rd stop: Carrick-a-Rede to see or cross the famous rope bridge (Book tickets online for if you want to cross) where Balon Greyjoy meets his death. Also at this location is the Larrybane quarry used to film the camp where Brienne beats Loras Tyrell in battle. Toilet/cafe
-4th stop: The UNESCO World Heritage site, The Giant's Causeway. Toilet/cafe (
-5th stop: Dunluce Castle
-6th stop: Ballingtoy harbour, the Iron Islands, home of the Greyjoys Toilet/cafe (20 mins)
-7th stop: The Dark Hedges
-8th stop: arrive in Belfast
