Route Overview
About this Tour
The Causeway Coastal Route connects Belfast with Derry along one of Europe's most dramatic coastal roads. Here Irish mythology meets Game of Thrones filming locations, breathtaking geology meets ancient history. Giant's Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage site of 40,000 basalt columns, is the crown jewel.
Your Journey in Detail
🌊Belfast – Titanic City
Belfast has completely reinvented itself. From a divided city in civil war to a hip cultural capital with one of Europe's most creative food scenes. The Titanic Belfast Museum at the historic shipyard where the world's most famous ship was built is an absolute must.
🏰Giant's Causeway & Surroundings
The 40,000 basalt columns of Giant's Causeway are the result of a volcanic eruption 60 million years ago – or, if you believe legend, the work of giant Finn McCool building a causeway to Scotland. Carrick-a-Rede, a rope bridge over a 30-meter drop to a tiny island, isn't for the faint-hearted!
🍀Dark Hedges & Derry
The Dark Hedges became world-famous after appearing as 'Kingsroad' in Game of Thrones. This avenue of centuries-old beech trees forms a magical tunnel, especially beautiful in morning fog. Derry is Northern Ireland's second city, completely surrounded by medieval walls – one of Europe's best-preserved.
💡Practical Tips
- ✓Belfast and Derry are in Northern Ireland (UK) – but Euros are often accepted, and the border is open.
- ✓Game of Thrones Tours: Castle Ward (Winterfell), Tollymore Forest and more – a must for fans!
- ✓Irish whiskey is spelled with an 'e' (Whiskey) – Scottish without (Whisky). Now you know!
At a Glance
Duration
5-7 Tage
Distance
300 km
Difficulty
Easy
Highlights
- ⭐Giant's Causeway
- ⭐Carrick-a-Rede
- ⭐Belfast
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