Celtic Filmscapes

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Game of Thrones, Outlander, James Bond, Cloud Atlas, Chariots of Fire, Michael Collins, My Left Foot - dramatic scenery and unique locations will be revealed...You'll enjoy Insider moments like… stopping at the actual film site of Winterfell in Castle Ward where you participate in an unique Game of Thrones experience and enjoy the thrill of firing live arrows...

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • Cinematic themed city tour in Edinburgh, Belfast, Londonderry and Dublin
    • Game of Thrones Experience in Castle Ward
    • Visit Edinburgh Castle, Culloden, Eilean Donan Castle, Glencoe and the General Post Office in Dublin
    • See the Scottish Parliament building, Edinburgh New Town, Scenic Scottish Highlands, Queens University Belfast and Trinity College Dublin

What's this trip about?

    Game of Thrones, Outlander, James Bond, Cloud Atlas, Chariots of Fire, Michael Collins, My Left Foot - dramatic scenery and unique locations will be revealed...You'll enjoy Insider moments like… stopping at the actual film site of Winterfell in Castle Ward where you participate in an unique Game of Thrones experience and enjoy the thrill of firing live arrows whilst dressed in original character costumes from the show.

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityEdinburgh
End CityEdinburgh

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Transformative

Destinations

  • Europe
  • United Kingdom
  • England
  • Scotland
  • Ireland

Attractions

  • Belfast
  • Dublin
  • Edinburgh
  • Eilean Donan Castle
  • Glasgow
  • Loch Ness
  • Scottish Highlands

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature

Trip includes

    • Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
    • Hand-picked 4 and 5 star accommodation
    • Hand-picked Insider Experiences
    • Optional Experiences and free time
    • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
    • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
    • An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
    • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
    • VIP entry to many sights
    • Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing

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Day 1 ARRIVE EDINBURGH (2 NIGHTS)

Welcome to Scotland's capital city Edinburgh. This evening enjoy a Welcome Reception and become acquainted with your Travel Director and travel companions. ...

Day 2 EDINBURGH SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME

This morning, your Local Specialist takes you on a cinematic sightseeing tour of this enchanting city, including a visit to Edinburgh Castle, perched high above the city. See the Royal Mile where Frobisher escapes down a hotel drainpipe leaving behind Sixsmith in 'Clo...

Day 3 EDINBURGH – FALKLAND – ST. ANDREWS – LAGGAN

This morning travel to the town of Falkland which was made famous in the 'Outlander' (2014) television series as being the home of the Covenanter Hotel which is the location of Mrs Bairds B&B. Next visit the historic town of St. Andrews where the running scene alo...

Day 4 LAGGAN – CAIRNGORM NATIONAL PARK – NEWTONMORE – CULLODEN – SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS (2 NIGHTS)

Travel through the Cairngorms National Park. In 'The Dark Knight Rises' (2012) the villain Bane's dramatic escape from one aircraft to another was filmed here. Stop at the Highland Folk Museum to discover more about life in the highlands and see where inspiration was ...

Day 5 EXCURSION TO EILEAN DONAN CASTLE AND THE ISLE OF SKYE

Travel through the dramatic scenery of the Scottish Highlands before arriving at Eilean Donan Castle. Enjoy a visit of the castle made famous in the James Bond film 'The World is Not Enough' (1999) featuring Pierce Brosnan. Travel on a bridge over the sea to Skye for ...

Day 6 SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS – LOCH NESS – GLENCOE – LOCH LOMOND – GLASGOW AREA (EAST KILBRIDE)

This morning travel alongside the famed Loch Ness and see if you can spot Nessie. Stop for a photo opportunity of the ruins of picturesque Urquhart Castle. Traverse through the majestic Valley of the Weeping at Glencoe. It was here that many scenes from James Bond's '...

Day 7 GLASGOW AREA (EAST KILBRIDE) – BELFAST

Travel south through spectacular Ayrshire countryside before boarding your ferry from Cairnyan in Scotland to Larne. A short drive brings you to vibrant Belfast the capital of Nothern Ireland. During your city tour with a Local Specialist see City Hall, Queen's Univer...

Day 8 BELFAST – GIANT'S CAUSEWAY – LONDONDERRY/DERRY

Travel to the north coast and visit the Giant's Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage site, made up of about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns. Parts of the American horror movie 'Dracula Untold' (2014) was filmed in this area. Stop to see the Dark Hedges where Beech tre...

Day 9 LONDONDERRY/DERRY – GAME OF THRONES EXPERIENCE IN CASTLE WARD – DUBLIN (BLACKROCK)

Travel across Northern Ireland and stop in County Down at Castle Ward. Castle Ward's historic farmyard is the location of Winterfell, the backdrop for the series pilot and much of season one. It's also where you will find the Whispering Wood and key scenes including R...

Day 10 DUBLIN (BLACKROCK) – DUBLIN SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME – DUBLIN AIRPORT

Discover the filmscapes of Dublin on a sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist. The city has been used as a backdrop for historic films such as 'Michael Collins' (1996), 'Once' (2006), 'Intermission' (2003), 'The Commitments' (1991), 'Veronica Guerin' (2003), 'My Lef...

Day 11 DEPART DUBLIN

Bid a fond farewell to your fellow travellers at the end of this cinematic experience. Your hotel is located at Dublin Airport so that you can check-in at your convenience for your flight home. Full Breakfast

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  • 5 dinners (including Be My Guest)
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