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Perhaps one of the most popular travel tourism tours books of the last decade, are for “Game of Thrones” fans visiting locations in Croatia, Spain, and Northern Ireland in particular. Game of Thrones tourism offers tours of filming locations across Europe, allowing fans to experience Westeros firsthand. Popular destinations include Dubrovnik, Croatia (King’s Landing), Northern Ireland (Winterfell, The Iron Islands), and Seville, Spain (Dorne). Tours range from walking tours of city locations to multi-day adventures exploring vast landscapes. Some popular stops include:
- Dubrovnik, Croatia:This UNESCO World Heritage site served as the backdrop for King’s Landing, the capital of the Seven Kingdoms. Tours often include walking the city walls, exploring Lovrijenac Fortress (Red Keep), and visiting filming locations like the Jesuit Staircase.
- Northern Ireland:A hub for Game of Thrones filming, Northern Ireland offers tours of Winterfell (Castle Ward), the Dark Hedges (Kingsroad), and the caves where Melisandre gave birth.
- Seville, Spain:The Alcázar of Seville was used as the Water Gardens of Dorne. Tours in Seville allow fans to explore the palace and its gardens.
- Iceland:Iceland’s dramatic landscapes were featured as the setting for areas beyond the Wall, including Mance Rayder’s camp at Lake Myvatn.
- Game of Thrones Studio Tour (Northern Ireland):This attraction features sets, costumes, props, and behind-the-scenes insights from the show
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Synopsis: A smash hit for HBO, “Game of Thrones” follows a complex, multi-party war for the Iron Throne in the fictional world of Westeros, with several noble houses vying for power and control. The series explores shifting alliances, betrayals, and the looming threat of an ancient enemy beyond the Great Wall. It’s based on George R.R. Martin’s fantasy novel series, “A Song of Ice and Fire”. The show received 164 Primetime Emmy Award nominations, including eight consecutive Outstanding Drama Series nominations, with a total of 59 wins.
