Realms of the North

August 5-11, 2027
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Forged in Legends: A Northern Ireland Journey

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Who This Journey Is For

This journey is designed for travelers who are drawn to wild landscapes, cinematic storytelling, and the rare opportunity to experience a place where imagination and geography became one. If you have ever felt the pull of Northern Ireland’s coastlines, forests, and castles and wanted to understand what makes them so extraordinary, this journey was built for you.

You may be a group of friends seeking a singular shared adventure, a couple looking for something genuinely unlike any trip you have taken before, or individuals drawn together by a love of epic storytelling and the landscapes that bring it to life. What every guest shares is a desire to go deeper, to stand in extraordinary places, understand the craft behind what was created there, and leave with something that lasts.

This is a private, immersive experience across seven days guided by experts, anchored by one of the most recognizable actors from the series, and set against the extraordinary landscapes of Northern Ireland that captivated the world’s imagination.

About This Journey

Northern Ireland is where imagination became landscape. The brooding basalt cliffs, ancient castle ruins, dense forests, and wild coastal strands that defined the visual world of Game of Thrones are not sets —they are real places, still standing, still breathtaking, waiting to be experienced.

Over seven days, you will move through the filming locations that brought Westeros to life: the stone walls of Winterfell, the mist-covered cliffs above the Narrow Sea, the forests where direwolves roamed, and the castle estates that stood in for the great houses of the realm. Each location is experienced not as a tourist attraction but as a chapter in an unfolding story.

At the center of this journey is Ross Mullan, the actor whose portrayal of the Night King across multiple seasons became one of the most iconic performances in the series. Ross brings an insider’s perspective explaining the physicality, the intention, and the behind-the-scenes storytelling that no guidebook can offer. His presence transforms sightseeing into something far more rare: a genuine encounter with the art of world-building.

From a White Walker transformation workshop to a forge session shaping iron by hand, from a candlelit Night King Banquet to an encounter with trained wolfdogs in an ancient forest, every element of this journey has been designed to immerse, surprise, and resonate.

Journey Details

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What's Included

ACCOMMODATIONS

  • Six nights of boutique and castle estate accommodation throughout Northern Ireland

  • The Merchant Hotel, Belfast —2 nights at one of Ireland's finest luxury hotels

  • Ballygally Castle Hotel —2 nights at this historic coastal estate

  • Killeavy Castle Estate — 2 nights in a restored Georgian castle surrounded by ancient woodland

MEALS & DINING

  • Welcome lunch at The Great Room, The Merchant Hotel

  • The Night King's Banquet — private candlelit dinner hosted by Ross Mullan

  • All breakfasts, lunches and dinners as indicated on the itinerary

  • Farewell dinner with guided Irish Whiskey Experience at Killeavy Castle Estate

EXPERIENCES & IMMERSION

  • Game of Thrones private Studio Tour — original sets, costumes, and craftsmanship behind the series

  • White Walker Transformation Workshop led by Ross Mullan, including SFX makeup application, movement training, and character work used in the series

  • Professional cinematic photo and film session — transformation sequences captured within the Winterfell landscape

  • Cinematic 'Army of the Dead' photography experience on the Causeway Coastal Route

  • Private Direwolf Encounter — interaction with trained wolfdogs resembling the direwolves of House Stark

  • Traditional Forge Experience — hands-on blacksmithing session with a personally forged iron keepsake to take home

LOCATIONS & GUIDED ACCESS

  • Castle Ward (Winterfell filming location)

  • Inch Abbey (Robb Stark's 'King in the North' scene)

  • Strangford Lough — scenic lough crossing

  • Binevenagh Mountain and Downhill Strand

  • Portstewart Strand

  • Dunluce Castle

  • Larrybane Quarry (GOT filming location)

  • Fair Head Cliffs

  • Glenarm Castle Estate

  • Shillanavogy Valley (the Dothraki Sea landscape)

  • Tollymore Forest Park

  • Gosford Castle (Riverrun filming location)

  • Belfast Cathedral Quarter — Doors of Westeros installations and historic pubs

TRANSPORT

  • All private airport transfers throughout the journey

  • Scenic rail journey Belfast to Bellarena via NI Railways

  • Private coach along the Causeway Coastal Route

  • All ground transportation between locations

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

  • International airfare to and from Belfast

  • Travel insurance (strongly recommended)

  • Personal spending, souvenirs, and items of a personal nature

  • Alcoholic beverages beyond those specified in included meals and gatherings

  • Gratuities for local guides, drivers, and service staff (discretionary and at guests' preference)

  • Any meals, snacks, or refreshments not listed in the itinerary

  • Optional leisure activities or experiences outside the planned program

  • Passport, Visa or entry fees if applicable

Trip Price

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Small Group Experience - Maximum of 30 Total Participants

Per Person Pricing

Double Occupancy: (2 adults per room/one or two beds) $5789.00 per person

Single Occupancy: (private room for 1 adult/one bed) $6998.00

If you are traveling alone and would like to be paired with another adult to qualify for the double rate, we will make every effort to pair you with another traveler.

If you would like for us to secure your roundtrip airfare to Ireland, please contact us at info@travelbelleroute.com and let us know your departure city as well as preference for business class or coach airfare.

Insurance (strongly recommended) is available at check-out. Prices range depending coverage selected.

Payment information: 50% of the trip cost is due by May 15, 2026. (you can pay by credit card or ACH)

Final payment is due June 10, 2026.

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At a glance

Day 1 - Entering the Realm Arrival Belfast

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Arrive in Belfast and Begin the Journey

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Arrival in Belfast

Arrival in Belfast — Private transfer to hotel. Luggage stored until check-in.
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Welcome Lunch at The Great Room at The Merchant Hotel

A refined setting to reset and gather before the journey begins.
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Belfast Cathedral Quarter Afternoon Exploration

Explore the Belfast Cathedral Quarter, including Doors of Westeros installations and historic pubs.
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Hotel Check-In

Rest and refresh after arrival in Belfast.
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Private Welcome Gathering

Wine, whiskey & light fare. A relaxed introduction to the days ahead. Welcome address by Ross Mullan.

Day 2 - Creation to Transformation

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Game of Thrones Studio Tour and Winterfell

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Breakfast at the Hotel

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Game of Thrones Studio Tour

Original sets, costumes, and the craftsmanship behind the series.
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Castle Ward - Winterfell Filming Location

White Walker Transformation Workshop led by Ross Mullan, the Night King. Movement and presence training, character work used in the series, SFX makeup application (scaled group format).
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Cinematic Photo & Film Session

Professionally captured transformation sequences shot within the Winterfell landscape.
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Lunch at The Cuan

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Inch Abbey

Robb Stark's 'King in the North' scene.
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Strangford Lough

Scenic crossing.
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The Night King's Banquet

Candlelit private dining hosted by Ross Mullan. Behind-the-scenes storytelling from the set.

Day 3 - The Realm in Motion

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Scenic Rail, Coastal Route, and GOT Experiences

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Breakfast and Hotel check-out

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Scenic Rail Journey: Belfast to Bellarena via NI Railways

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Belfast
Destination
Bellarena
Scenic rail journey from Belfast to Bellarena via NI Railways.
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Causeway Coastal Route Private Coach

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Bellarena
Destination
Causeway Coastal Route
Private coach journey along the Causeway Coastal Route.
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Binevenagh Mountain

Visit to Binevenagh Mountain.
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Downhill Strand

Visit to Downhill Strand.
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Portstewart Strand

Visit to Portstewart Strand.
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Cinematic 'Army of the Dead' Experience

Directed group and individual photography led by Ross Mullan with dramatic coastal landscapes as backdrop.
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Lunch at Fullerton Arms

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Dunluce Castle

Visit to Dunluce Castle.
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Larrybane Quarry

GOT filming location at Larrybane Quarry.
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Fair Head Cliffs

Visit to Fair Head Cliffs.
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Closing Gathering with Ross Mullan

Dinner and Informal fireside conversation and farewell. Ross departs following this evening.

Day 4 - Craft and Landscape

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Glenarm Castle, Blacksmithing, and Dothraki Plains

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Breakfast at the Hotel

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Glenarm Castle Estate

Visit to Glenarm Castle Estate.
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Lunch at the Glenarm Tea Room

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Traditional Forge Experience

Hands-on blacksmithing session. Forge and take home a personal iron keepsake.
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Shillanavogy Valley - The Dothraki Sea filming landscape

Scenic drive through the rolling hills that doubled as the Dothraki plains.
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Dinner at Ballygally Castle Hotel

Day 5 - Myth and the Old Gods

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Origins, Wild Landscapes, and Direwolf Encounter

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Breakfast and Hotel check-out

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Tollymore Forest Park

Visit to Tollymore Forest Park.
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Private Direwolf Encounter

Interaction with trained wolfdogs resembling the direwolves of House Stark.
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Lunch at Slieve Donard Resort

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Killeavy Castle Estate - Transfer and Check-in

Transfer and check-in at Killeavy Castle Estate.
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Dinner at Killeavy Castle Estate

Day 6 - Closing the Journey

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Closing The Journey

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Breakfast at the Hotel

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Gosford Castle - Riverrun filming location

Visit to Gosford Castle, the filming location for Riverrun.
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Lunch at The Yellow Door

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Afternoon at Leisure - Explore the estate and surroundings

Afternoon at leisure to explore the estate and its surroundings.
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Final Realm Closing Dinner - Killeavy Castle Estate

Final Realm Closing Dinner at Killeavy Castle Estate with a guided Irish Whiskey Experience. A farewell fit for the realm.

Day 7 - Departure

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Private Transfer and Departure from Belfast

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Breakfast at the Hotel and check-ouut

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Private Transfer to Airport

Private transfer to airport for departure from Belfast.
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Departure

Departure from Belfast.
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1. The Merchant Hotel (Welcome Lunch)

16 Skipper Street, Belfast BT1 2DZ, Northern Ireland

2. Belfast Cathedral Quarter

Cathedral Quarter, Belfast BT1, Northern Ireland

3. Game of Thrones Studio Tour

The Boulevard, Banbridge BT32 4LF, Northern Ireland

4. Castle Ward (Winterfell)

Castle Ward, Strangford, Downpatrick BT30 7LS, Northern Ireland

5. Inch Abbey

Inch Abbey Rd, Downpatrick BT30 9AX, Northern Ireland

6. Strangford Lough

Strangford Lough, Northern Ireland

7. Binevenagh Mountain

Binevenagh, Limavady BT49 0LQ, Northern Ireland

8. Downhill Strand

Downhill Strand, Castlerock, Coleraine BT51 4RP, Northern Ireland

9. Portstewart Strand

Portstewart Strand, Portstewart BT55 7PG, Northern Ireland

10. Dunluce Castle

87 Dunluce Rd, Bushmills BT57 8UY, Northern Ireland

11. Larrybane Quarry

Larrybane Quarry, Ballintoy, Ballycastle BT54 6LS, Northern Ireland

12. Fair Head Cliffs

Fair Head, Ballycastle BT54 6RD, Northern Ireland

13. Glenarm Castle Estate

2 Castle Lane, Glenarm, Ballymena BT44 0BQ, Northern Ireland

14. Shillanavogy Valley (Dothraki Sea)

Shillanavogy Road, Ballymena BT42 4QJ, Northern Ireland

15. Tollymore Forest Park

Bryansford Rd, Newcastle BT33 0PR, Northern Ireland

16. Killeavy Castle Estate

12 Ballintemple Road, Killeavy, Newry BT35 8LQ, Northern Ireland

17. Gosford Castle

Gosford Demesne, Markethill BT60 1GD, Northern Ireland