Dublin to Dunluce Castle, Giant's Causeway, Dark Hedges & Belfast

Located on a basalt outcropping right on the north coast of Antrim. This Castle was once the seat of Clan MacDonnell and stood throughout the medieval era as a bastion against invaders from both land and sea.
Built in the 13th Century this fortification has seen its way through Irish history ( with a bit of Viking, Christian and British history too!!) and it will see you too as you witness its rugged beauty against the backdrop of the Northern Atlantic Ocean where the Castle stands vigil.
Filled with haunting stories of collapsing walls and howling ghosts! Most recently it made an appearance in the Game of Thrones Tv Series as the great Pyke, castle and seat of House Greyjoy.
Narnia too has its links to Dunluce as it provided inspiration to C.S.Lewis in his descriptions of Cair Paravel and has even been seen in a Jackie Chan movie called ‘The Medallion’
Dunluce might be the first stop of the day but it may well be the place you’ll never forget!

Find the heart of Ireland’s Ancient mythological landscape at the other-worldly Giants Causeway.
Walk among the great pillars of what was once an epic bridge to Scotland & constructed by none other than Finn McCool! It is said that once this bridge stretched all the way over to Scotland being built by Finn when he felt like fighting with a particularly fierce Scottish giant!
Some say that ‘Nature doesn’t work in straight lines’, those who do have never been to the Giants Causeway. An area of over 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, most of which are hexagonal in shape having up to 8 sides.
This magnificent landscape indeed looks like it by the hands of a giant but it is entirely naturally formed by the slow cooling of lava from an eruption millions of years ago. Recognized as one

The Dark Hedges being our third stop of the day is one that people travel from all over the world to enjoy. Recognized as one of the most iconic roads in Ireland, this avenue leads up to Gracehill House built around 1775.
James Stuart who built the new home, constructed the road and planted the Beech tree’s which now arch over the road to form an atmospheric tunnel filled with the creaking of beams and the mottled light filtering through the canopy above. It can be a spooky enough experience at the Dark Hedges as they are said to be haunted by a mysterious ghost known as The Grey Lady…
The Dark Hedges were made world famous by being featured in Game of Thrones representing nothing less than the King’s Road! It’s not all fantasy here though as they were also featured in the 2017 movie Transformers : The Last Knight.
Whether it be Autobots, Ghosts, King Robert Baratheon or just the opportunity to take a stroll down this beautiful avenue; The Dark Hedges has what you seek.

Belfast; The Capital City of Northern Ireland. Once called ‘Linenopolis’ & ‘Old Smoke’ for it’s important place in the history of industry in this part of the world. Belfast is the second largest city on the whole island and you will be dropped off right in the heart of it by the City Hall. You can explore City Hall, spot the Lantern on top of its 173 ft (53 m) dome and hear how it was rebuilt after the Belfast Blitz during the Second World War. Belfast is a city of convergence where all the myriad of Ireland can be found. It is unlike any other city on the island, a unique place to explore and experience. From Shipbuilding to the difficult history of The Trouble’s there is so much history to be found here in stone, iron but also in the people who live there. Head to the Crown Liquor Saloon to see a real Victorian Gin Palace or spot the inclination and check the time at Albert’s Clock. Explore Belfast!

We return to Dublin around 7:30 PM,