Northern Ireland’s Ancient Mysteries & Epic Fantasy Sites Tour

Step into the enchanting world of Northern Ireland and embark on a 7-day, all-inclusive journey through its ancient mysteries and epic fantasy sites! This exclusive tour will take you from Giant’s Causeway, one of the most spectacular natural formations in the world, to Loughcrew Cairns, Beaghmore Stone Circles, and the mystical Slieve Gullion Tomb.

On this tour, you’ll have the chance to:

• Marvel at the Dark Hedges, a breathtaking avenue of beech trees famously featured in Game of Thrones.
• Explore Navan Fort, a site rich in myth and history.
• Take in the rugged beauty of the Causeway Coast.
• Visit Slieve Gullion Tomb, an ancient megalith with views that will leave you in awe.

This all-inclusive package ensures that you can enjoy your experience without any hassle. Your tour includes:

• All accommodation in premium, comfortable hotels.
• All meals, covering breakfast, lunch, and dinner each day.
• Guided tours with expert historians and storytellers.
• All transportation between locations.

The tour begins and ends in Dublin, making travel arrangements seamless. You’ll be transported to and from Northern Ireland in comfort, ensuring a relaxing start and end to your adventure.

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Check out of our hotel at 9 am and begin a 1.5-hour drive to the alleged grave site of the Jewish prophet Jeremiah, who is said to have escorted the daughter of Zedekiah, the last King of Judah, to Ireland in 583 BC, where she married the High King of Ireland at Tara. Arrive at Loughcrew Megalithic Centre, where we will explore all of the sites, particularly Cairn T.

Next, we drive to Slieve Gullion Passage Tomb, a megalithic site tied to the goddess with incredible views. The mountain is associated with the Cailleach, the old hag and goddess who created the land.

We then visit Faughart, the birthplace of the legendary saint, St. Brigid, and her shrine. Brigid was considered a living continuation of the Celtic goddess Brig. We’ll also visit the nearby Ballykeel Dolmen, followed by a stop at Proleek Dolmen before a 2-hour drive to The Salthouse Hotel & Spa on the northern coast. After check-in, regroup for dinner at the Lookout Restaurant, where, on clear days, you can see the shores of Scotland.

Leave at 9:30 am and visit the iconic Giant’s Causeway, a site steeped in Irish folklore. After exploring, enjoy lunch at the café.

Next, we visit the enchanting Mussenden Temple at Downhill House, modeled after the Temple of Vesta, the Roman goddess of hearth and fire.

We’ll then visit Mountsandel Fort, an Iron Age fort with evidence of a prehistoric community dating back to 7,000 BC. Stop by the mysterious Kilcrue Cross, a roadside carved stone, and walk through the enchanting Dark Hedges, known from a famous fantasy series.

Our last stop will be Bonamargy Friary, built in the 1500s and fought over by feuding clans. Dinner at The Salthouse Restaurant at our hotel.

Check out and leave at 9 am to explore the Beaghmore Stone Circles, an incredible megalithic complex where ancient monuments dot the landscape.

Next, visit Tullyhogue Fort, a ceremonial site of the O’Neill dynasty, and then Navan Fort, an archaeological site with a round temple built in 95 BC, tied to the goddess Macha.

End the day with a visit to Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, the official residence of the royal family in Northern Ireland. Check into our stay at The Merchant Hotel, Belfast’s top-rated 5-star hotel, with dinner here.

Leave the hotel at 9:30 am to visit the Titanic Museum in Belfast. After lunch, visit Belfast City Hall and Crumlin Road Gaol.

Our next stop is Castle Ward, made famous as a filming location for “Winterfell Castle,” followed by a visit to Inch Abbey, a Cistercian abbey from the 12th century. Return to the hotel for dinner in the city.

Leave the hotel at 9:45 am and visit the Ulster Museum. Next, head to the Giant’s Ring, a neolithic monument just outside Belfast, featuring a large stone circle with a passage tomb dating back to 2700 BC.

Continue to Belfast Castle, an estate with panoramic views and legends of buried treasure. After lunch, return to the hotel for a free afternoon of relaxation before our final Belfast dinner.

Check out at 10 am and head to the Game of Thrones Studio for a guided tour. After lunch at their on-site restaurant, visit the Kilnasaggart Engraved Stone and Ravensdale Stone Circle.

Next, explore Aghnaskeagh Cairns and Portal Tomb before checking into The College Green Hotel in Dublin. Enjoy some free time in the city before regrouping for our final dinner.

Head to the airport for departure.

Embark on a mesmerizing 7-day journey through Northern Ireland, exploring ancient mysteries, breathtaking landscapes, and legendary sites that have inspired both history and fantasy.

• Giant’s Causeway – Wander the iconic, otherworldly basalt columns formed by volcanic activity or, as legend has it, by a giant’s feud.
• Loughcrew Cairns – Step into one of the most ancient megalithic tombs in Ireland, a place steeped in myth and astronomical alignments dating back over 5,000 years.
• Dark Hedges – Walk beneath the hauntingly beautiful beech trees, famously featured in Game of Thrones as the Kingsroad.
• Beaghmore Stone Circles – Discover the secrets of these ancient stone circles, believed to be a site of rituals and star worship from the Bronze Age.
• Slieve Gullion Passage Tomb – Explore this mountaintop tomb, associated with the ancient goddess Cailleach, with panoramic views over the lush Irish landscape.
• Navan Fort – Journey to the ancient seat of the kings of Ulster, a legendary site that played a central role in Irish mythology.
• Faughart Shrine & St. Brigid’s Well – Visit the birthplace of St. Brigid, the powerful Celtic goddess turned saint, and experience the spiritual energy of this sacred site.
• Ballykeel & Proleek Dolmens – Marvel at these prehistoric portal tombs, which stand as silent sentinels to Ireland’s rich megalithic past.