Hi and welcome to my new Pro Tour of Ireland which is tailor made for people who have travelled with me before on my Classic Tour of Ireland's Hidden Gems. It is a completely different tour to the original one that is designed to welcome you back and provide a more immersive experience of the country that you have come to know and love so well.
This new 14 day Pro Tour of Ireland will be based on the West Coast , travelling Northwards to beautiful Donegal while dipping our toes into the Magical Midlands that most tourists never get to see....With far less mileage, two night stays in most places, different lodgings including a fabulous castle stay plus lots of new and interesting things to see and do that you didn’t get around to on your first Trip to Ireland....
Of course there will be lots more stunning scenery, interesting historical sites, cultural activities and even a visit to the Aran Islands weather permitting! We will be taking the roads less travelled, the backroads to magical places that only Paul and I know about. We will be going on new adventures, trying out new skills with a photography tutorial, it’s amazing how a few new tips and tricks can improve your holiday photographs and taking a master class in Irish coffee making, I knew you would like that....
We will be exploring ancient sites like the Lough Gur stone circle which is the largest in Ireland and hearing about the folklore behind this special place. We will be immersing ourselves in Irish art, poetry & literature with a visit to Coole Park and Lissadell House and going on a Curious Distillery Tour in Drumshanbo....
We will have private tours of magnificent gardens, centuries old abbeys and historic stately homes and you will even get to meet some 4 legged charmers at the Donegal Donkey Sanctuary which was a huge hit on this years inaugural Pro Tour of Ireland, check out Rosie below who is a pure divil altogether....
All of the hotels will be new to you and include cosy family run hotels, quirky new city hotels, several stunning waterside lodgings and a luxurious castle stay for 2 nights with a formal dinner included....And of course you get to travel with Paul and myself again which means plenty of laughs & good craic....
So, if you have travelled with me before and would like to go on this new Pro Tour of Ireland in 2026, please drop me an email and I will send you a copy of new itinerary and look forward to seeing you again in Ireland in 2026, Susan
Pro Tour of Ireland's Hidden Gems 2026
Date : June 27th - July 10th 2026
Price : €5950 per person sharing
Deposit €500 - Balance due 31/3/2026
A €500 deposit will be required to book your place on this trip with a supplement of €1000 for solo travellers.