{"id":2576,"date":"2016-07-13T13:34:48","date_gmt":"2016-07-13T11:34:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.routeperfect.com\/?p=2576"},"modified":"2024-05-09T12:23:40","modified_gmt":"2024-05-09T12:23:40","slug":"follow-game-of-thrones-across-europe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/follow-game-of-thrones-across-europe\/","title":{"rendered":"Following The &#8220;Game Of Thrones&#8221; Across Europe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Winter is coming!<\/em><br>Ok, not really, but we still LOVE &#8220;Game of Thrones&#8221;. The epic series features a backdrop of some of Europe&#8217;s most breathtaking natural landscapes, and as true fans, we are following in Jon Snow&#8217;s footsteps, and discovering the real life filming locations of the show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Are you ready? Start planning your perfect trip in Europe with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/trip-planner\/\">travel route planner<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"titleitineraries has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Popular itinerary &#8211; following game of thrones:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"piw-container\">\n<iframe class=\"responsive-iframe\" src=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/widgets\/popular-itineraries?id=fe408d99\" title=\"\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/dubrovnik_croatia-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/dubrovnik_croatia-1.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/dubrovnik_croatia-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/dubrovnik_croatia-1-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dubrovnik, Croatia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/ireland\/northern-ireland\/belfast\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post%20&amp;utm_campaign=gameofthrones\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Belfast, Northern Ireland<\/a> (Winterfell)<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Moving from sunny Croatia to Norther Ireland reveals some dramatic landscape, windy lush green hills and ancient castles. You can take a Game of Thrones tour from Belfast and explore Winterfell, the caves where Melisandre of Asshai gave birth, Brienne&#8217;s Tree Branch and many, many more cool locations. In this case, we recommend to plan an <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/ireland\/\">Ireland road trip<\/a><\/strong>, as this will give you the freedom to move from one location to the other easily and fast. The scenery is as impressive in real life as it is on the screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/cliffs_of_moher_ireland.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/cliffs_of_moher_ireland.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/cliffs_of_moher_ireland-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/cliffs_of_moher_ireland-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sunshine illuminates the coastline along the Cliffs of Moher just before sunset in the Burren region in County Clare, Ireland.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/iceland\/capital\/reykjavik\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post%20&amp;utm_campaign=gameofthrones\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Reykjavik, Iceland<\/a> (Behind the wall, home to the white walkers)<\/span> <\/strong>&#8211; The capital of Iceland is like the little engine that could! This small town is familiar and friendly as it is energetic and exciting. There are cozy cafes, great restaurants, street art, cool musical acts, museum and vibrant nightlife. Other than that, Reykjav\u00edk is the starting point for many adventures, so you can take a tour to explore Jon Snow&#8217;s glacier journey, and many other scenes that where shot at \u00deingvellir national park, Myvatn, the Hengill volcanic crater and \u00de\u00f3rs\u00e1rdalur valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/jokulsarlon_glacier_lagoon_iceland.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/jokulsarlon_glacier_lagoon_iceland.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/jokulsarlon_glacier_lagoon_iceland-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/jokulsarlon_glacier_lagoon_iceland-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Icebergs at the Glacier Lagoon J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n in Iceland, Europe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/spain\/catalonia\/girona\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post%20&amp;utm_campaign=gameofthrones\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Girona, Spain<\/a> (Braavos)<\/strong> <\/span>\u2013 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/spain\/\">Travel to Spain<\/a><\/strong> as it&#8217;s full of Game of Thrones locations. Girona is majestic and medieval, full of Gothic churches and cobbled narrow lanes. This historic town serves as Braavos in Games of Thrones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/view_of_the_medieval_town_of_besalu_girona_spain.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/view_of_the_medieval_town_of_besalu_girona_spain.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/view_of_the_medieval_town_of_besalu_girona_spain-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/view_of_the_medieval_town_of_besalu_girona_spain-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View of the medieval town of Besalu, Girona, Spain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/spain\/andalusia\/seville\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post%20&amp;utm_campaign=gameofthrones\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Seville, Spain<\/a>&nbsp;(Water Gardens of Dorne)&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span>\u2013 According to legend, Seville was founded by none other than Hercules. Located on the Guadalquivir river banks, Seville is a product of its rich history \u2013 Moorish, medieval and Roman. Seville\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/spain\/andalusia\/seville\/alcazar-gardens\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post%20&amp;utm_campaign=gameofthrones\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alc\u00e1zar<\/a> is a sight to behold. This Moorish palace was built in the 1300s and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. This historic monument will take your breath away. This amazing palace is the perfect location to serve as the Water Gardens of Dorne where the Martell in the capital, Lanza del Sol, lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/gardens_of_alcazar_spain.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/gardens_of_alcazar_spain.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/gardens_of_alcazar_spain-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/gardens_of_alcazar_spain-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gardens of Alc\u00e1zar, Spain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full alignnone wp-image-2600\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/mossy_landscape_of_eldhraun_at_sunrise_in_iceland.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/mossy_landscape_of_eldhraun_at_sunrise_in_iceland.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/mossy_landscape_of_eldhraun_at_sunrise_in_iceland-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/mossy_landscape_of_eldhraun_at_sunrise_in_iceland-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">mossy landscape of Eldhraun at sunrise in Iceland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full alignnone wp-image-2601\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/historic_architecture_of_kastel_gomilica_split_croatia.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13635\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/historic_architecture_of_kastel_gomilica_split_croatia.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/historic_architecture_of_kastel_gomilica_split_croatia-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/historic_architecture_of_kastel_gomilica_split_croatia-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Historic architecture of Kastel Gomilica, Split, Croatia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full alignnone wp-image-2603\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"665\" src=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/patio_in_royal_alcazars_of_seville_spain.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/patio_in_royal_alcazars_of_seville_spain.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/patio_in_royal_alcazars_of_seville_spain-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/patio_in_royal_alcazars_of_seville_spain-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Patio in Royal Alcazars of Seville, Spain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Winter is coming!Ok, not really, but we still LOVE &#8220;Game of Thrones&#8221;. The epic series features a backdrop of some of Europe&#8217;s most breathtaking natural landscapes, and as true fans, we are following in Jon Snow&#8217;s footsteps, and discovering the real life filming locations of the show. Are you ready? Start planning your perfect trip [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":13630,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[264,271,6,3],"tags":[44,60,305,139,146,161,45,16,52,145],"class_list":["post-2576","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-croatia-travel","category-iceland-travel","category-ireland-travel","category-spain-travel","tag-adventure","tag-castles","tag-euro-trip","tag-europe","tag-eurotrip","tag-history","tag-journey","tag-travel","tag-wanderlust","tag-world"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2576","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2576"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2576\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13636,"href":"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2576\/revisions\/13636"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13630"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2576"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2576"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2576"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}