Name: Ireland's Quaint Towns and Villages
Start: 2025-10-07
End: 2025-10-15
Location: Sligo, Ireland

Secret Ireland Tours LLC

35 reviews

Oct 7 - 15, 2025

Group size: 1 - 20

Ireland's Quaint Towns and Villages

Sligo, Ireland

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Secret Ireland Tours LLC

35 reviews

$NaN

Oct 7 - 15, 2025

Group size: 1 - 20

Airport Transfers
We pick you up at 9am the first morning of the tour and leave you back for your afternoon flight the last day of your trip
Accommodation
7 nights in a small, family run, country 3 star hotel, and 1 night in Fitzpatricks Castle 4 Star Hotel Dublin
Breakfasts
8 hearty breakfasts that will keep you going all day.
Transport
We have a very good bus company that supplies us with a very comfortable motor coach.
Driver
Our Driver is an expert and knows the highways and byways like the back of his hand. He is also great fun
Guide
You will have a expert Secret Ireland Tours guide with you through out the trip.
Entry fee's
Entry fee's to all venue's on itinerary
Food
Snacks and soft drinks on bus
Taxes
All taxes and charges associated with hotels and bus are covered

Day 1
Day 1
Belvedere House, Lough Key Forest Park
We pick you up at terminal 2 in Dublin airport on the morning of the 7th at 9am. We bring you towards the North West but on the way we stop in a few places. Our first stop is a very interesting Grand house called Belvedere House. This dates back to the 13th century and it has a sad and terrible history. It also has a Jealous wall. We don't want to spoil the story of this house for you, it is better heard from one of the brilliant tour guides there.

We then visit Lough Key Forest Park, This is a beautiful place even in the winter. There is a short drive into the park and when there you can see from the Shores of Lough Key, the ruins of an 11th century Castle sitting on its own Island. Again rich in history with tales of love and loss. There are many walks, magical trees, wishing chairs, faery bridges, zip lines and so much more. We then go to our Hotel in South Sligo and relax, Calweys Hotel

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Day 2
Day 2
Foxford Woolen Mills, Knock Shrine, Westport
We go West today to visit the famous Foxford Woolen Mills, You will see there how the famous Foxford rugs and blankets are made and you might even get a bargain!

We then go to Knock Shrine. There is an amazing Basilica there where pilgrims come from all over the world to visit.

We then make our way to Westport where we visit Westport House and Gardens and also get to roam around this beautiful town for a while.

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Day 3
Day 3
Galway City, Spiddal Craft village
We spend most of the day in Galway City today. It has cobbled streets, craft shops, museums, galleries, great restaurants, music on the streets, Claddagh shops, and an amazing atmosphere that could not be found elsewhere.

We then go out further West to an Irish speaking area called Spiddal where we visit the Craft village. There you will see little shops that house artists and crafts men and women working. You can see weavers, artists, instrument makers, bakers, Jewelry makers, glass cutting and so much more.

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Day 4
Day 4
Sliabh Liag
Donegals version of the Cliffs of Moher only better. This is the highest cliff face in Europe and is stunning. The scenery up to the viewing platform is breath-taking and when you get there you will see picture-perfect scenery. Even on a bad day this place is beautiful.

We then drop into Donegal town where we can do a little exploring before we get back to our hotel.

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Day 5
Day 5
Sligo Town, Strandhill Beach, Drumcliff, Mullaghmore drive
Today we go north and we take a scenic drive around the rugged coastal area of Mullaghmore, we then come back to Drumcliff to visit the last resting place of our famous poet WB Yeats. People come from all over the world to get their picture taken beside his headstone, and then we spend a few hours in Sligo town. There are some really nice shops that you can explore, an art gallery, an Abbey, great restaurants and bars too!

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Day 6
Day 6
Achill Island
We go to Achill Island today and explore the stunning scenery there. We will also visit the Famine Village while there. While there, we can stop and take photo's, we can stop in to visit the Islands wood sculpture and see the amazing carvings.

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Day 7
Day 7
Pub session
We take today off to relax but we go to Sligo town tonight to experience Irish music at its best in its natural setting. We get to see what Pub life and culture is all about up close and personal.

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Day 8
Day 8
Dublin
We return to Dublin today and spend the day exploring. We visit Malahide Castle, and the famous Temple bar area of Dublin, we then get to stay in a real Irish castle overnight before we leave Ireland to return home.

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Day 8
Day 8
Fitzpatricks Castle
This is a dream come true for some people....the chance to sleep in a real Irish Castle. We get to stay in Fitzpatricks Castle

This has all the old world charm of an Irish 17th century castle but yet all the modern conveniences of a 4 star modern hotel. It is five min's walk from the beach and there is a lovely park near-by if you want to have a relaxing walk.

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Day 9
Day 9
Airport
We return you to the airport today. We ask you to book your return flight home sometime after 1 pm because we have to get you to the airport at least 3 hours before your flight time. You have to go through Irish and American security and that can take up a lot of time,
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Day 1

Belvedere House, Lough Key Forest Park

Secret Ireland Tours LLC

35 reviews

We are a 100% Irish-owned tour company that specialises in tours to Ireland. We offer authentic, affordable, unique itineraries to our clients. We have tours for groups up to 12 and up to 30. You will find tours for different parts of the country, different prices, and different times of the year. We bring you to some amazing places. We also offer packages for traveler who do not want to join a tour. If you want to put your own tour itinerary together but you need help, we offer consultation services also.

The trip was amazing. Mai Hernon is exactly the kind of person you want for your tour guide; communicative, consistent, compassionate, reliable, and someone who loves their job. She made sure everyone knew what to expect the next day, when to show up at the bus, and she made me feel taken care of when I fell ill. I'll always be grateful to her for her help, and for making this trip possible for me. Secret Ireland Tours LLC is the ideal company for the competent traveler.

By Chardaye C for Spooky Ireland with Chris Fleming on Oct 22, 2025

We would like to thank Secret Ireland Tours LLC for a wonderful trip that we had. It was so magical. The Ambassador's Michelle and Brittany were wonderful. Our tour guide Andrian was so wonderful too. The knowledge that he knew about the places that we went to was amazing. Our bus driver Eddie was a wonderful person too. He got us safely to each location that we went to. We had such a wonderful time in Ireland. We loved every minute of it. I would recommend Secrect Ireland Tours to my friends and family. Thank you so much for the wonderful time we had.

By KELLY T for Mysterious Journey to Ireland with Michelle and Brittney on Oct 10, 2025

This trip was a fantastic time! We saw many different sides of Ireland and our tour guide Adrian and Ambassadors Michelle and Brittney couldn't have been better. If those three are back again, sign me up!

By Larry E for Mysterious Journey to Ireland with Michelle and Brittney on Oct 04, 2025

Coming into the trip we had no idea about Ireland’s history or culture, but left with a great knowledge of both. Not only that, but was surrounded by great people, food, and locations. We would all love to go back, or choose other locations, with Secret Ireland Tours! -Tristen Wendling (Traveler) -Mason Westerhoff (Traveler) -Shelby Adamiec (Traveler)

By Michelle R for Mysterious Journey to Ireland with Michelle and Brittney on Oct 02, 2025

Tour Review – Spooky Ireland Tour By Chris Fleming As an ambassador to Ireland, I was truly impressed by how energetic, upbeat, and exceptionally well-organized Mai was throughout the entire tour. Even on days when I felt completely exhausted, she was full of energy and enthusiasm, keeping everyone in high spirits. Her passion was infectious, and she consistently went above and beyond to ensure everyone was happy and well taken care of. Even our bus driver, Ronan, was fantastic! There was a strong sense of camaraderie among the group-we looked out for one another and made sure everyone was enjoying themselves. Our accommodations were excellent, and I especially loved visiting places I had never been before, such as Christ Church, Cork Gaol, and the Hellfire Club to name a few. The hike up the mountain to the Hellfire Club was breathtaking, and we were even blessed with a stunning rainbow at the top. In fact, rainbows seemed to follow us throughout the trip, adding a touch of magic to the experience. No leprechauns or pots of gold this time-maybe next time! I was so pleased with how smoothly everything went that I’m already looking forward to planning another tour with Mai in 2026. Her energy, dedication, and genuine love for what she does are truly unmatched!

By Chris F for Spooky Ireland with Chris Fleming on Sep 29, 2025

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Mai from Secret Ireland Tours was my private driver on a tour that I took around the East, South and West of Ireland and I must say that it was the best experience I’ve ever had. I don’t drive so she met me at the airport in her car and we stayed in Swords Dublin for the first two days. She brought me to all the interesting places in and around Dublin. We visited amazing places like Glendalough, Powerscourt House and Gardens, the Waterfall. We visited Kilkenny castle and the beautiful town of Kilkenny. While we were there we also visited the beautiful Cathedral too. We drove down to the Cork Coast and stayed in a lovely B&B in Youghal. We then went by the coast and visited Drombeg stone circle which was amazing. My favorite place was the little town of Glandore not far from Drombeg. We stopped there to have dinner. The food was out on its own. We drove around the Ring of Beara and the spectacular Ring of Kerry with so many stops. I have so many great photo’s of these places. We finally went to Galway where we stayed in a great hotel just outside the town and we had a great meal there. She brought me to Kylemore Abbey and we saw the Connemara countryside. I have to say I could not believe how much I fitted into this trip and I would not have been able to put it together myself. Mai is from Ireland and knows the country very well and I had the trip of a lifetime with her. She is great company and we have now become friends. 5 stars is not enough. I highly recommend Secret Ireland Tours

By denise m on 10 Dec, 2024

I just returned home after a 10 day tour of Ireland with Secret Ireland Tours. I had absolutely the best time! I absolutely loved each and every moment, location, surprise and people we met along the way. I was amazed at the lodging, but also the historical stops along the way. The 2 Samhain festivals were so memorable. At the end it was almost impossible for me to chose my favorite moment. It was all so very magical and exciting! Mai was such a lovely tour guide and learning about the history of her country was an added bonus. I honestly would do it all over again in a heartbeat 💓. Thank you Mai for filling me with so many incredible memories!

By Cindy D on 07 Nov, 2024

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