Meet our host, Flip Robinson, Giant Tours Ireland

As a true local with a passion for storytelling, Flip brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to your journey. With a background in environmental science, years of volunteering service with the RNLI and Coastguard rescue, and professional roles as a Ranger and Guide at the iconic sites like the Giants Causeway UNESCO World Heritage Site and the breathtaking Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. Flip knows the landscape inside out. But what truly sets Flip apart is his Game of Thrones connection. During the filming of Season 6, while working at Carrick-a-Rede, he was discovered by the show’s directors and cast as a stand-in actor. From there, he went on to appear in two episodes, playing key roles in pivotal scenes – including the unforgettable events leading to “The Door” reveal.
With his Game of Thrones behind-the-scenes knowledge, Flip makes the series come to life. And even if you haven’s seen the show, the locations are breathtaking and will come to life, all on their own. Touring in a luxury Mercedes-Benz V-Class, you’ll go off the beaten path for an intimate experience, bringing small groups to stand on the very spots where the legendary scenes where filmed. – places most visitors never get to see. 

Travel like a giant with Giant Tours Ireland and Seeing Southern in 2027

It’s our first Seeing Southern travel experience, and we’re excited for you to join us.

Curated with destinations and people we have come to love the most, we start in Northern Ireland with our good friend, Flip Robinson of Giant Tours Ireland. Join a small group of travelers to explore Northern Ireland through the eyes of a local son. This will not be a vacation, it will be an experience, a memory for your lifetime.

Once you experience Northern Ireland, it will never leave you.

The GIANT Details for 2027

🚗 May 8 (departure, arrival May 9) - 16, 2027
🚗 All-Inclusive
🚗 6 people, max
🚗 Dublin DUB (arrival airport), Belfast, Ballycastle, Derry/Londonderry, Dublin DUB (departure airport)
🚗 Seven nights accommodations included in luxury boutique hotels; The Titanic Hotel in Belfast, Marine Hotel in Ballycastle, Bishops Gate (tentative) in Derry/Londonderry
🚗 Award-winning local guide curating bespoke experiences highlighting local small businesses, Irish traditions, historical and UNESCO sites, plus off-the-beaten path stops including Game of Thrones filming locations.
🚗 All transportation included, Mercedes touring van
🚗 Local tour guide fee and gratuities included
🚗 Experiences include, and not limited to, Titanic Museum (included), Troubles Peace Tour (included), Ballycastle Traditional Music Trail (included), Ursa Minor Bakehouse, Glenshane Country Farm  (included), Causeway Coastal Route including Giants Causeway (UNESCO), Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Ballintoy Harbor, Dunluce Castle, plus +. Bread-making at Bakehouse NI in Magherafelt (included), afternoon tea with Clare at Bramble Green Knitwear (included),  and PUBS!
🚗 Passports are required, must be valid 6 months prior to and post trip date. Northern Ireland currency, pounds.
🚗 Real ID or $45 (domestic flights only)
🚗 Carry-on size varies with airlines; carry-on must fit in overhead bin. 22 x 14 x 9 (including wheels and handles); gates close earlier than ever, so be at the airport (for international flight) at least three hours prior.
🚗 Itinerary and order of occurrence subject to change🚗 Price $3,500.00 (double occupancy). If you are interested in single occupancy, please inquire for pricing.

Included📍Double occupancy accommodations
📍6 breakfasts + 2 meals
📍Guide, transportation and gratuity

Not Included📍Flights (book independently)
📍Entry tickets (unless stated)
📍Food and alcohol (unless stated)
📍Visas or travel insurance
📍Tips and gratuities (unless stated)

Let’s plan an itinerary

As the reservation process ramps up, we’ll have a definite itinerary by September. For now, these are the activities, destinations and experiences we’re building upon.

If there’s something you’d love to see or experience, let us know. We’ve already got one request and it’s a reality!

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📍May 8 - departure from airport of choice with arrival in Dublin or Belfast (arrival and department airport pending) on morning of May 9; pickup noon
📍May 9 - Belfast; check in hotel (The Titanic Hotel), located on the Maritime Mile; Titanic Experience (admission included) and SS Nomadic; group dinner at The Wolff Grill (included) at Titanic Hotel.

📍May 10 - Depart Belfast; Troubles-Peace Tour (admission included) with guide Rory O’Kane; travel along the Causeway Coast toward Ballycastle with stops along the way; check into Marine Hotel located directly beside the sea (three nights with breakfast included); small bites and Guinness at Mary McBride’s in Cushendun; Cushendun Caves; group dinner at Marconi’s Bar and Bistro (included)
📍May 11 - Touring; Ballycastle Traditional Music Trail (admission included); Dunluce Castle;  Giants Causeway
📍May 12 - Touring; Ballintoy Harbor; Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge (National Trust of UK) ; The Dark Hedges; afternoon tea with Bramble Green Knitwear
📍May 13 - Depart Ballycastle; travel toward Derry with stops along the way; check into Bishops Gate in Derry/Londonderry (two nights); Bakehouse NI in Magherafelt (admission included)
📍May 14 - Touring; Glenshane Country Farm (admission included)
📍May 15 - Depart Derry; travel to Dublin or Belfast airport (pending) with arrival mid-afternoon; Goodbye Flip! Overnight stay at Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport (if return to Dublin, shuttle to airport provided) in preparation for departure on May 16
📍May 16 - Fly home

Reservations and Cancellation Policy

📍25% due at booking; final payment due March 1, 2027
📍Cancellations after March 2, 2027, are non-refundable.

Make Room for Growth

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You don’t need to be fearless to reach your goals, you just need to be willing. Willing to try, willing to learn, and willing to believe that you’re capable of more than you know. The road may not always be smooth, but growth rarely is. What matters most is that you keep going, keep learning, and keep believing in the version of yourself you’re becoming.