4 days Winter is Near ( 2017 )
- Visit Dragonstone, where Melisandre burned statues of the old gods on the beach (Downhill Strand)
- See the Kings Road from season two where Arya Stark escaped Kings Landing
- Visit the place where in episode one, season one, men of the Night’s Watch were attacked by White Walkers in the woods, and where the Starks found the direwolves. (Tollymore Forrest Park)
| Day | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tollymore Forest Park & Belfast Sightseeing | Travel north to explore Tollymore Forest Park in County Down, where many important scenes were filmed – the Starks discovering the direwolves, Ramsey hunting down Theon, and the men of the Night’s Watch battle with the White Walkers. Then, make your way into Belfast to see the city’s landmarks and visit Crumlin Road Gaol to learn about the jail’s 150 year history. (D) |
| 2 | Downhill Strand & the Dark Hedges | Drive to Downhill Strand to visit Mussenden Temple. The beautiful beach setting, known to fans as Dragonstone, is where Melisandre is first introduced during a dramatic scene in season two. Continue on to view Giant’s Causeway and the iconic Dark Hedges, a forbidding stretch of road known in the series as Kingsroad. (B, D) |
| 3 | Castle Ward & Dublin | After a hearty Irish breakfast, spend your morning at Castle Ward, a 14th century castle complex transformed into Winterfell, home of the Starks, for filming of the series. Enjoy admission to the movie set, dress up in authentic outfits, and pose for countless photo opportunities. Depart for Dublin for a panoramic tour and stop for a pint at the Guinness Storehouse. (B) |
| 4 | Depart Dublin for Home | Your tour ends after breakfast today. (B) |