Name: Irelands Ancient East and Lush North West
Start: 2020-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2030-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Galway, Ireland

Secret Ireland Tours LLC

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12 reviews

Duration: 7 days

Group size: 1 - 999

Irelands Ancient East and Lush North West

Galway, Ireland

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Secret Ireland Tours LLC

Twitter verified

12 reviews

Duration: 7 days

Group size: 1 - 999

Tour Overview

With two days stay in cosmopolitan Dublin you will have the opportunity to visit all the well known places like Trinity College where our famous National treasure the "Book of Kells" is on view, you can also visit Guinness store house and Jameson Distillery. You can also take a day trip to Powerscourt house and garden and the ancient site at Glendalough. You will then spend time in the lush countryside of the North West. There is so much to see there, which we have included on our suggested itinerary below.

What's included

Accommodation in rooms with private facilities in 3 star hotels or B&B's

Full Irish breakfast Each morning.

Rental car or Chauffeur Driven Car if requested.

Guide package with all information you will need on your trip,...Phone numbers of accommodation, driving instructions, restaurant suggestions, festivals and events info.

Jan to April

$975 per person

Covers Primere Hotels

Rental car, Tour guide package

with info on acc, restaurants, driving instructions, info of possible festivals and events.

$950

Deposit: $250

Past Trip

May to Sept

$ 1150 per person sharing

Covers Primere Hotels

Rental car, Tour guide package

with info on acc, restaurants, driving instructions, info of possible festivals and events.

$1,150

Deposit: $250

Past Trip

Sept/Nov

$800 per person

Covers Primere Hotels

Rental car, Tour guide package

with info on acc, restaurants, driving instructions, info of possible festivals and events.

$875

Deposit: $250

Past Trip

Day 1
Day 1
Explore Dublin

You can take a bus from the airport to the city and explore all the city has to offer today . Why not take a hop-on-hop-off bus to take you around the city where the guide will point out all the interesting venue's such as Killmainham Jail, Trinity College, Guinness Store house, and so much more. You can spend the evening in the famous Temple bar area. You can then take a bus back to your hotel in Swords

You will stay in The forty four Hotel on Main St, Swords
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Day 2
Day 2
Explore Powerscourt House and Gardens and Glendalough
Make your way to Dublin city center and take a day tour to Powerscourt house and gardens and Glendalough day tour. You will visit amazing gardens and landscapes and you will also see ancient Ireland. These places are a must see.
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Day 3
Day 3
Belvedere House, Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle Cistercian Abbey
Pick up your car at Dublin airport and make your way to the North West of Ireland. You will learn all about the myths and legends of the North West and you will see the lush green countryside with its breath-taking scenery. You should check out Belevdere House just outside the town of Mullingar in Co West Meath. Then you should make your way to the beautiful Lough Key Forest Park in Co Roscommon where you will see an 11th century castle ruins on an island, you can take walks all around the park and enjoy the history all around this place. If you want to go Zip lining or take a segway you can do it here too. When you leave there you can call into Boyle Abbey which is a must see. It is a 12th century Cistercian Abbey with stone carvings and is rich in history.

You will then make your way to a small, rural, country, family run hotel in South Sligo where you will stay for 4 nights. You will be part of the family while there and you will get to know the locals. You might not want to leave at all because you will be so well looked after while there.

Cawleys Hotel Tubbercurry Co Sligo
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Day 4
Day 4
Mullaghmore Coast, Glencar Waterfall, Beaches, Queen Mebh's grave
Today is a scenic drive day. You are going to visit some breath-taking coastal scenery. You will drive to North Sligo where you will take in Mullaghmore Coastal drive, Glencar waterfall, WB Yeats last resting place and Strandhill beach. There you can relax in a seaweed bath or you can go to Queen Mebh's grave on the top of the mountain that looks down on the Atlantic ocean and the golden beach. Return to Cawleys Hotel in South Sligo.
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Day 5
Day 5
Exploring Westort and Kylemore
You go West today to Co Mayo and then to Galway. Your first stop is Westport house and garden in that quaint little town of Westport. You should take time to explore this town with all its craft shops and nice restaurants and then we take a scenic drive to the world famous Kylemore Abbey and walled garden.
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Day 6
Day 6
Galway
We visit the city of the Tribes today......Galway! Music filled streets, bustling shops and bars, little craft shops and cobbled streets. Visit the museum and so much more. Get some shopping in too! You could also go out West to Spiddal Craft village or go South to Kinvarra, a beautiful coastal town. Stay in a B&B tonight in Galway and experience the night life while there.

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Day 7
Day 7
Explore between Galway to Dublin
Return to Dublin airport where you will return your car and take your flight back home, but you can explore places between Galway and Dublin if you book your flight to leave in the evening.
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Day 1

Explore Dublin

You can take a bus from the airport to the city and explore all the city has to offer today . Why not take a hop-on-hop-off bus to take you around the city where the guide will point out all the interesting venue's such as Killmainham Jail, Trinity College, Guinness Store house, and so much more. You can spend the evening in the famous Temple bar area. You can then take a bus back to your hotel in Swords

You will stay in The forty four Hotel on Main St, Swords

Secret Ireland Tours LLC

12 reviews

We are a 100% Irish owned tour company that specialize in tours to Ireland. We offer authentic, affordable, unique itineraries to our clients. We have tours for groups up to 12 and up to 24. You will find tours for different parts of the country, different prices, different times of the year. We bring you to some amazing places. We also offer packages for the 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.

Unfortunately, my review for this trip is 2 stars and I’ve conveyed my complaints to Mai on several emails. This trip did not live up to the expectations and was very disappointing when it comes to the itinerary changes, expectations, health and safety, overall costs, and what we received for the costs. The trip that was conveyed was not what I received. That’s unfortunate and I expect this review to be removed from the site.

By Shannon P for Secret Halloween Journey to Ireland with Vanessa Hogle 2022 on Nov 27, 2022

Hi Shannon, We are sorry that the trip did not live up to your expectations. As I explained to you in our email exchange, we have stated on our WeTravel itinerary, each days itinerary is subject to change depending on weather and other things. I know that the tour guide decided to change a few things around because of weather, and you did not see some places that you wanted. This could not be avoided. We have had great comments from many of the other people in the group.

By Secret Ireland Tours LLC on Dec 03, 2022

Fantastically amazing. It was my very first experience out of the United States and I absolutely loved it. The accommodations were just as amazing with their historical personas and eclectic style. Would definitely go again give the opportunity.

By Rachael H for Secret Halloween Journey to Ireland with Vanessa Hogle 2022 on Nov 12, 2022

THANK YOU SO MUCH

By Secret Ireland Tours LLC on Nov 15, 2022

I had a wonderful time. Ireland is beautiful. I enjoyed the other people on the tour. The Accommodations were very nice and comfortable. I had a lovely time. I am looking forward to another visit

By Karla W for Secret Halloween Journey to Ireland with Vanessa Hogle 2022 on Nov 12, 2022

Delighted you enjoyed your trip!

By Secret Ireland Tours LLC on Nov 15, 2022

I had a great time , Ireland is amazing. Staff was knowledgeable, interesting & such good natured people. So many cultural & historical events brought to light & enhanced my tour. Vanessa guide through areas I was thrilled to learn about. Liam patience’s & experience with people was a blessing. His history of the land & its people are amazing. I would tour with them & recommend them always . Kathryn Wright

By Kathryn W for Secret Halloween Journey to Ireland with Vanessa Hogle 2022 on Nov 08, 2022

Thank you for the kind words Kathryn.

By Secret Ireland Tours LLC on Nov 15, 2022

The trip was absolutely fantastic! The hotels had that Old World feel and we situated close to the center of towns so there was plenty to do. The scheduled events were plentiful but not so much you felt rushed. Our guide Frank was the best! His unique experience of life as an Irishman made for a great perspective on the culture and character of this great land. Everyone was so pleasant. I definitely recommend an Irish tour of your own.