6-night Haunted Castles - Self Drive Tour

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Price From $1300 per person

Visits:

Kinnity Castle * Birr Castle * Charleville Forest Castle * Killua Castle * Clonony Castle * Glin Castle * Poulaphuca

Ireland Bus Tour Testimonials

Hi Chris, We’re back!!! We had a wonderful time. I loved the choices of hotels. The Mont Clare was away from the College and was very pleasant. The Old Ground was very charming. The weather was very decent, just a few rain showers here and there. We traveled hither and yon, on some roads that were just cowpaths. We enjoyed every minute of the scenery and the sheep, and sheep and more sheep. I managed to get an hour at Knock and we even ventured over to the Cliffs of Moher more

– Janice N. (08/22/2006)

Well, the kids have returned. All in all they had a pretty good time. Once again their luggage didn't arrive with them. They reclaimed it in Philadelphia & the rechecked it, but alas that didn't help. Seems as though the Philadelphia airport has some difficulty handling luggage. They did finally get their bags in Ireland on Monday & Tuesday. The trip was pretty good though. They did have some suggestions for future travelers though. It would be helpful to know which Castles need to have reservations made in order to tour or the hours they are open for tours more

– Donna D. (08/29/2005)

I took the Haunted Castle Tour last Thanksgiving week. I booked through Chris, who I have never met still to this day. I was very nervous about booking through the internet and did not relax until we checked into the first castle with no difficulty at all. The trip was great. They provided a detailed itinerary of possible excursions to a variety of haunted castles. We didn't do them all (it would not have been possible) but selected those that we felt were best for our schedule and worked around the shopping and other site seeing we wanted to do more

– Suzanne H. (06/29/2005)

Hey Chris Thanks for the email. We did get back safe and sound. Sadly I had to straight back to work. The weather was gorgeous and we didn't pack properly but it was worth the sunny weather. Loved Kinnity Castle, everyone was so helpful and friendly!!! Thanks again for all the arrangements. Thanks again. Tammy

– Tammy P. (09/15/2004)

Tour Details:

Ireland is the realm of legend and mystery - Cu Chulainn, Fionn Mac Cumhaill and the Tuathau De Danaan who later went underground in the fairy mounds to become "Na Daoine Sidhe" the Good Folk. It is also littered with castles and old houses that are traditionally the home of ghosts. With Leap Castle considered to be the most haunted Castle in Ireland and Glin Castle with its poltergeists by the banks of the Shannon you may see a "Phuca" or two. It will take a brave soul to venture amidst cold drafts, shrieks and bumps in the night!!! This is a fantastic adventure tour absorbing some of Ireland most beautiful scenery, culture and amazing historic past along the way, while staying at a few of Ireland most esteemed and luxurious castles, some of them haunted!

Each Haunted Ireland Tour is designed based on availability of castles and manor homes, trying to create the best route for trip. If a castle is not available for your dates (remember, they're highly sought after and smaller than most hotels), the trip order may be reversed and accommodations changed to ensure your trip's dates. We will try to include as many haunted castles as possible, filling in with regular castles if needed.

Sample of 'Haunted' Ireland sights:

Kilkea Castle (Co. Kildare) - Built in 1180, it is the oldest inhabited Castle in Ireland. Local folklore maintains that the castle is haunted by the ghost of Earl “the Wizard” Gerald and the presence of “evil” symbolized in the famous Evil Eye Stone located there. Continue onto Kinnitty Castle for your 4-night stay. This magnificent castle boasts luxurious and stately bedrooms and reception rooms filled with antique furnishings. Gourmet dining is combined with fine hospitality. Horse- Riding and shooting are specialties. This castle is most famous for it’s long and turbulent history. The castle was destroyed in 1209 and was later rebuilt by the Norman's in 1213. It’s said to be haunted by the 11th Earl of Kildare.

Leap Castle (Co. Tipperary) - If you dare, you can visit the most haunted castle in Ireland – Leap Castle. Leap Castle certainly is home to many secrets of a dark and mysterious past. Over 400 years ago in what is now known as the "Bloody Chapel" a shocking murder occurred between one brother and his priest brother during high mass. Another source of evil at Leap Castle is a hidden ubliet (a dungeon) located off the bloody chapel. It was a small room with a drop floor. Those who were forgotten within this room suffered unimaginable pain and misery until their death. Around c.1900 workmen who where hired to clean out the ubliet made a hideous discovery, human skeletons laid piled on top of each other Because of its extremely bloody history Leap Castle has always had a reputation of being haunted, a reputation so strong local people avoided it at night. Completely gutted by fire, Leap Castle was boarded up and it's gates were pad locked for over 70 years. Locals have described seeing the windows at the top of the castle "light up for a few seconds as if many candles were brought into the room" late at night. The castle laid in ruin for years.

Charleville Forest Castle & Killua Castle (Co. Offaly) - Complete with Druid’s Initiation Circle and dark, spooky catacombs and a tower which Charles Bury, First Earl of Charleville still walks amongst the living. Many orbs “ghostly balls of light” have been spotted throughout the castle to remind us all that we are not alone.Drive north to Westmeath to visit Killua Castle, one of the most romantic ruins in the country.

Inclusions:**

  • 6 nights accommodations at three different castles/manor houses
  • Irish breakfast daily
  • Automatic compact car rental w/basic CDW and unlimited miles

** This package is fully customizable and may be extended. Please let us know in your Notes if you are adding additional nights and where you would like them to be. The typical Southern Route will be followed for all quotes that do no explicitly state a preferred itinerary.