Irelands Castles Extravaganza
<p class="rteBlock">Ireland's Castles Extravaganza is a 9-day luxury small-group tour running November 1–9, 2026, designed for travelers who want to experience Ireland's grandeur from the inside out — literally sleeping in four of the country's finest castle hotels. Beginning in Dublin and sweeping northwest through Sligo, Leitrim, and Donegal before returning to the capital, the tour combines opulent accommodation with an itinerary rich in Irish history, landscape, and culture. All castle hotels are 4 or 5-star with private en-suite facilities, and the hotel list — currently Markree Castle, Lough Rynn, Lough Eske Castle, and Fitzpatrick's Castle — is subject to change if a booking cannot be secured, with a comparable property substituted in its place.</p><br><p class="rteBlock">Beyond the castle stays, the itinerary takes guests through some of Ireland's most compelling historical and natural sites. Highlights include the Strokestown House Famine Museum, the prehistoric megalithic tomb at Newgrange (which predates the Egyptian pyramids by 500 years), the soaring sea cliffs of Sliabh Liag — the highest sea-facing cliffs in Europe — a boat ride on Lough Gill, Glencar Waterfall, the Ulster Folk Museum, and a rare visit to watch one of Ireland's last hand-cutting crystal craftsmen at work. One evening features live local musicians, and a free day in Dublin rounds out the trip.</p><br><p class="rteBlock">Included in the price are airport transfers to and from Dublin Airport, 8 breakfasts, 2 evening meals, all venue entry fees, a comfortable motor coach with expert driver, a dedicated Secret Ireland Tours guide, entertainment one evening, and all accommodation and transport taxes. Lunches and most evening meals are at guests' own expense, as are international flights, travel insurance, and tips. Guests should not book flights until given the go-ahead by the operator. Full balance is due 30 days before the tour start date, and installment plans are available on request</p>
Christmas in an Irish Castle
<p class="rteBlock">Christmas in an Irish Castle is a 9-day / 8-night luxury small-group tour running December 23–31, 2026, designed for travelers who want to spend the festive season in the grandeur of authentic Irish castle hotels. The tour moves through three properties across Ireland — beginning with four nights at the five-star Lough Eske Castle in County Donegal, where guests celebrate Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in style, followed by a night at Fitzpatrick's Castle in Killiney, South Dublin, with its panoramic views over Dublin Bay. The group is capped at 16 people, keeping the experience intimate and relaxed throughout.</p><br><p class="rteBlock">The heart of the trip is the Christmas package at Lough Eske Castle, which includes a three-course Christmas Eve dinner, mulled wine and live music in the grand foyer, a full Irish breakfast and champagne welcome on Christmas morning, a Christmas Day buffet lunch in the Castle Ballroom, and a festive evening supper — all with live entertainment. Between castle stays, the itinerary takes guests along the Wild Atlantic coast to the breathtaking sea cliffs of Sliabh Liag, through the Sligo countryside to W.B. Yeats' grave at Drumcliff, and later to Dublin for the Guinness Storehouse, Temple Bar, and the ancient monastic site of Glendalough. Spa facilities — including pools, saunas, and treatment rooms — are available at the castle properties for guests who prefer to relax.</p><br><p class="rteBlock">Included in the price are airport transfers, 7 breakfasts, 3 evening meals (including Christmas Day dinner), all venue entry fees on the itinerary, a luxury motor coach with expert driver, a dedicated Secret Ireland Tours guide, local musician entertainment, and all accommodation and transport taxes. Lunches, most evening meals, international flights, travel insurance, and tips are not covered. Guests should not book flights until given the go-ahead by the operator. Full balance is due 30 days before departure, and installment plans are available on request. All packages are currently waitlisted.</p>
Temple House Manor Home Experience.
<p class="rteBlock">The Temple House Manor Home Experience is a 9-day / 8-night luxury small-group tour running April 7–15, 2027, centered on an exclusive stay at Temple House — a magnificent Georgian manor set on a 1,000-acre private estate in County Sligo. Unlike a standard hotel tour, this trip places the entire group inside a working historic family home that has belonged to the Perceval family since 1665. Guests arrive via a half-mile private avenue through parkland, settle into spacious, elegantly furnished bedrooms, and enjoy open fires in the lounge, boats on the estate lake, and free-roaming grounds with views of a 13th-century Knights Templar castle. The tour is designed for up to 10 couples, keeping the experience genuinely intimate. The final night is spent at the four-star Fitzpatrick's Castle in Killiney, South Dublin, perched above Dublin Bay with pool, spa, and dining facilities.</p><br><p class="rteBlock">Daily guided excursions sweep through the best of Ireland's Northwest and beyond, covering a remarkable range of experiences. Highlights include the prehistoric megalithic cemetery at Carrowmore (over 5,000 years old), the Marble Arch Caves in County Fermanagh, the sea cliffs of Sliabh Liag, Kylemore Abbey in Connemara, Westport House, Knock Shrine, Belleek Pottery in Northern Ireland, Glencar Waterfall (immortalized by W.B. Yeats), and the haunting 12th-century Boyle Abbey. One full day is set aside with no excursions — guests can paddleboard, join a nature walk, take out a boat on the lake, or simply rest on the estate grounds.</p><br><p class="rteBlock">Included in the price are airport transfers, 7 nights at Temple House and 1 night at Fitzpatrick's Castle, 8 breakfasts, 1 evening meal, all venue entry fees on the itinerary, a comfortable motor coach with expert driver, a dedicated Secret Ireland Tours guide, a traditional music evening, snacks and soft drinks on the bus, and all accommodation and transport taxes. Lunches, most evening meals, international flights, travel insurance, laundry, and tips are not covered. Guests should not book flights until given the go-ahead by the operator. Full balance is due 50 days before departure, and installment plans are available. A basic level of fitness is required for some excursions — guests unable to manage hill walks or rough terrain can remain on the bus with the driver.</p>
Blackwater Castle Vacation Sunny South of Ireland
<p class="rteBlock">The Blackwater Castle Vacation is a 9-day / 8-night small-group tour running October 1–9, 2027, centered on an exclusive stay at Blackwater Castle in County Cork — an ancient estate with human settlement dating back 10,000 years to the Mesolithic era, making it one of the earliest recorded sites of human habitation in Ireland. Rather than a traditional hotel tour, this vacation gives the entire group exclusive use of the castle for the duration of the stay, including access to its kitchen, common rooms, courtyard, and beautifully appointed en-suite bedrooms. The tour is designed for up to 10 couples, keeping the atmosphere relaxed, private, and genuinely house-party in feel. The castle sits a short walk from the charming village of Castletownroche, and guests will have the chance to meet Patrick, the castle's owner, and Michael, the local singing barman.</p><br><p class="rteBlock">Daily guided excursions fan out across the South of Ireland, covering an outstanding variety of experiences. Highlights include Blarney Castle, the Rock of Cashel, Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, the Cliffs of Moher, the Ring of Kerry, Kinsale and Charles Fort, the Cobh Titanic Museum, Midleton Distillery (home of Jameson Whiskey), Waterford Crystal, Kilkenny's Medieval Mile, Cahir Castle, the Swiss Cottage, and a free day in Limerick City. The pace is deliberately unhurried — most days are rated low to moderate in activity — and evenings can be spent out exploring or back at the castle making use of the kitchen.</p><br><p class="rteBlock">Included in the price are airport transfers to and from Cork Airport, 8 hearty breakfasts, exclusive use of Blackwater Castle and all its facilities, all venue entry fees on the itinerary, a comfortable motor coach with expert driver, a Secret Ireland Tours guide, snacks and soft drinks on the bus, and all accommodation and transport taxes. Lunches, evening meals, international flights, travel insurance, and tips are not covered. Guests requiring travel insurance will find links on the operator's website. Full balance is due 60 days before departure, and installment plans are available on request.</p>
Ireland's East Mansion Vacation (Orlaith House)
<p class="rteBlock">Ireland's East Mansion Vacation at Orlaith House is a 9-day / 8-night small-group tour running November 3–11, 2027, centered on an exclusive stay at Orlaith House — a luxurious manor home in the east of Ireland, just a short drive from Dublin. Unlike a conventional hotel tour, the entire group has the house to themselves for the duration of the stay, with access to a games room, fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities, sprawling grounds, and an on-site Equestrian Center offering horseback riding through the Irish countryside. Open fires, elegant interiors, and a relaxed pace make this an ideal choice for travelers who want genuine comfort and space alongside their daily excursions. One full day is dedicated entirely to enjoying the house and grounds, with the option to arrange horse riding on that day or any evening throughout the trip.</p><br><p class="rteBlock">Daily guided excursions cover a rich sweep of Ireland's East and Midlands, all within comfortable reach of the manor. Highlights include a Dublin city bus tour taking in Christ Church Cathedral, Phoenix Park, and the Guinness Storehouse area; the formal gardens and highest waterfall at Powerscourt Estate in County Wicklow; the 6th-century monastic ruins of Glendalough; Malahide Castle and its long-resident ghosts; the elegant Killruddery House and Gardens; Kilkenny Castle and the Jerpoint Glass Studio; Belvedere House and its infamous Jealous Wall; Strokestown House and its world-class Famine Archive; Athlone Castle on the River Shannon; and vibrant Galway City. The tour closes with a free day in Dublin for shopping and independent exploration.</p><br><p class="rteBlock">Included in the price are airport transfers, daily breakfasts, exclusive use of Orlaith House and all its facilities, all venue entry fees on the itinerary, a comfortable motor coach with expert driver, a Secret Ireland Tours guide, snacks and soft drinks on long journeys, and all accommodation and transport taxes. Lunches and evening meals are not covered — though guests are welcome to cook in the house — nor are international flights, travel insurance, or tips. Full balance is due 40 days before departure, and installment plans are available on request.</p>
