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ireland • scotland • england • wales
Mediaeval Castle Banquet
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inch of Ireland.
timed to depart T2 at Dublin Airport for 7:00 am; 9:00 am or 12 noon (sharp). Ask at time
of booking. Departure transfers are generally timed to get you to the airport between
~ Peter and Stephanie, Ilford, UK 6:00 am and 12:00 noon.
Cover Photo: River Barrow near Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny
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Wicklow Mountains, South of Dublin
Cliffs of Moher, Co. Clare
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New for 2018 we’re offering Small Group Departures with an average accommodations.
of just 24 guests. See page 5 for more details.
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CIE helped plan every detail of our family reunion in Ireland,
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~ Laura, Guernsey, Channel Islands
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SCOTLAND Taste of Scotland 23
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Book Early & Save 42 Scottish Clans & Castles 25
Terms & Conditions 43 Scottish Isles & Glens 26
SCOTLAND & Irish & Scottish Sampler 27
Taste of Scotland & Ireland 28
IRELAND
IRELAND Taste of Ireland 6 The Scots Irish Tour 29
Best of Ireland South 7 Scottish & Irish Dream 30
Irish Heritage & Dromoland Castle 8 Scottish & Irish Gold 31
Irish Spirit 9
Irish Adventure 10
The Irish Pub Tour 11 BRITAIN Heart of Wales & England 32
Best of Britain 33
Northern Welcome 12
Highlights of Britain 34
Irish Gold 13
Irish Explorer 14
Irish Legends 15 BRITAIN & Essence of Britain & Ireland 35
Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way 16 Irish & British Focus 36
IRELAND
Elegant Ireland 17 Taste of Wales 37
Irish Odyssey 18 Rockin’ Britain & Ireland 38
Irish Classic 19 British & Irish Grandeur 39
Jewels of Ireland 20 Grand Tour of Britain & Ireland 40
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England and Wales on a small group scenery and discover must-see attractions
departure with a maximum of 26 travellers with itineraries planned with the perfect
accompanied by our industry-leading balance of sightseeing and plenty of
expert guides. stops to take photos, shop, dine, and
meet locals. And with the smaller group
Expect a more intimate experience on you’ll have more access to your guide
these smaller group trips. Your enjoyment and local experts.
is the top priority of our expert guides,
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of expertise in planning group travel,
we’re committed to providing you with
time with our guide, who answered all the highest quality holiday and superior
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our questions and shared amazing
stories and historic details we never Royal County Down
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could have experienced on our own.
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A perfect first trip to Ireland!
Blarney Castle, the Cliffs of Moher,
bars in Dublin –
we can’t wait to go back!
~ Emma, Bedfordshire, UK
4 Star Tour From b 775
5/4, 6/5 or 7 days/6 nights
Authentic Local Experiences:
• Visit a working farm and watch a farmer work
with his highly skilled dogs to herd sheep.
• Discover Dublin Castle as a local guide brings
its history alive.
Trip Highlights:
• Blarney Castle
• Cliffs of Moher
• Ring of Kerry
Ireland’s Forty Shades of Green
• Skellig Experience
Taste of Ireland Dining Experiences:
• Enjoy three dinners including a night at the
Merry Ploughboy Pub for dinner and a traditional
Daily Itinerary: show, and a festive mediaeval castle banquet.
Day 1: Dublin & City Sightseeing
Tours A & B start in Dublin. Explore Dublin
on an independent hop-on-hop-off bus Hotels:
tour (valid for 48 hours) and a visit to • Clayton Hotel, Dublin (1 night, Tours C & D or
one of Dublin’s top attractions. Dine 2 nights, Tours A & B)
independently this evening. • Killarney Towers Hotel, Killarney (2 nights)
• Bunratty Castle Hotel, Bunratty (1 night)
Day 2: Dublin & Merry Ploughboy Pub DUBLIN • Academy Plaza Hotel, Dublin
Connemara
Tours C & D start in Dublin; tours A & B Galway 1-2 + 1
(1 night, Tours B & D only)
have a free morning. Meet your guide
at 2:00 p.m. in the hotel lobby for a tour Cliffs of
Moher
of the highlights of Dublin city centre Shannon
1 BUNRATTY
Cashel
and a tour of Dublin Castle. Enjoy a
BOOK EARLY & SAVE 5%
welcome drink before dinner. (B, D)
See page 42 for details. Space is limited and
KILLARNEY
2 only available on select departures.
Day 3: Blarney Castle
& Killarney Ring of Blarney
1 = Overnight Stops 6 Day (Tour A) departs from Dublin
Kerry = Start City = End City 2 nts Dublin, 2 nts Killarney, 1 nt Bunratty
Travel through the midlands of
Sundays Apr 01 – Dec 09
Ireland to visit Blarney Castle and Wednesdays Apr 04 – Oct 24
kiss the “Stone of Eloquence.” Treat Fridays Apr 06 – Oct 26
yourself to quality Irish goods at Blarney 7 Day (Tour B) departs from Dublin
Woollen Mills. Arrive in the picturesque Day 6: Shannon Departure or Galway 2 nts Dublin, 2 nts Killarney, 1 nt Bunratty, 1 nt Dublin
town of Killarney. (B, D) & Connemara Sundays Apr 01 – Dec 09
Wednesdays Apr 04 – Oct 24
Tours A & C end at Bunratty Castle Hotel. Fridays Apr 06 – Oct 26
Day 4: Ring of Kerry & Skellig Experience Tours B & D explore Galway before heading
5 Day (Tour C) departs from Dublin
Embark on Ireland’s most popular scenic to Spiddal where the locals still speak the 1 nt Dublin, 2 nts Killarney, 1 nt Bunratty
drive, the Ring of Kerry. Visit the Skellig Irish language. Travel across the boglands Mondays Apr 02 – Dec 10
Experience. Get a taste of farm life with of Connemara to visit the Connemara Thursdays Apr 05 – Oct 25
a sheep herding demonstration when you Saturdays Apr 07 – Oct 27
Marble Factory. See how locally quarried
visit a local farm. Enjoy a free evening in marble is transformed into unique jewellery. 6 Day (Tour D) departs from Dublin
Killarney. (B, L) 1 nt Dublin, 2 nts Killarney, 1 nt Bunratty, 1 nt Dublin
Back in Dublin, enjoy a free evening. (B) Mondays Apr 02 – Dec 10
Thursdays Apr 05 – Oct 25
Day 5: Cliffs of Moher & Bunratty Castle Day 7: Tour Ends in Dublin Saturdays Apr 07 – Oct 27
Ferry across the River Shannon Estuary Your tour ends after breakfast today. (B) Small Group Departures
to take in the Cliffs of Moher, soaring Maximum 26 guests
200m above the Atlantic Ocean. Head to an A & B: Apr 06, May 02, Jun 13, Jul 04 & 11, Aug 15, Oct 19, Nov 25
authentic castle for a mediaeval-style ban- C & D: Apr 07, May 03, Jun 14, Jul 05 & 12, Aug 16, Oct 20, Nov 26
quet with songs and entertainment. (B, D) Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com
Tour Code: TAA18
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Checked all our “must see” in
one trip. Our terrific guide
provided personal insights
along the way.
~ Janet, Christchurch, NZ
4 Star Tour From b 1080
6/5, 7/6 or 8 days/7 nights
Authentic Local Experiences:
• A scenic tour on Dingle Bay is enhanced
by stories of local lore – and you might spot
a dolphin or two.
• Experience country life as you take in a sheep
herding demonstration at a local farmhouse.
Trip Highlights:
• Blarney Castle
• Burren Birds of Prey Centre
Sheepdog at Work • Cliffs of Moher
• King John’s Castle
Best of Ireland Dining Experiences:
• Five dinners including a night at Taylors Three
Rock Pub, and a mediaeval castle banquet.
South Hotels:
• Talbot Hotel Stillorgan, Dublin
Daily Itinerary: (1 night, Tours C & D or 2 nights, Tours A & B)
Day 1: Dublin Sightseeing • Scotts Hotel, Killarney (2 nights)
Tours A & B begin. Tour Dublin on an • The Inn at Dromoland, Newmarket-on-Fergus
independent open-top bus tour and a (2 nights)
visit to one featured attraction. Enjoy a DUBLIN • Grand Canal Hotel or Ballsbridge Hotel Dublin
free evening. Galway
Kildare 1-2 + 1
(1 night, Tours B & D only)
NEWMARKET-
Day 2: Dublin & Irish Night Cliffs of ON-FERGUS
Moher 2
Tours C & D begin. Enjoy a free morning
Shannon Cashel
in Dublin. Meet your guide at 2:00 p.m. Limerick
to view the illuminated manuscript
of the 8th century Book of Kells.
Dingle 2
KILLARNEY
Enjoy a welcome drink before
dinner. (B, D) 1 = Overnight Stops
BOOK EARLY & SAVE 5%
Blarney
= Start City = End City See page 42 for details. Space is limited and
Day 3: Blarney & Killarney only available on select departures.
Watch a sheep herding demonstration. 7 Day (Tour A) departs from Dublin
Kiss the “Stone of Eloquence” at 2 nts Dublin, 2 nts Killarney, 2 nts Shannon
Saturdays Mar 10 – Oct 27
Blarney Castle. Treat yourself to Irish Day 6: Cliffs of Moher & Galway Thursdays Apr 05 – Oct 25
made goods at Blarney Woollen Mills. Visit the Cliffs of Moher, soaring 200m 8 Day (Tour B) departs from Dublin
Travel to Killarney. (B, D) above the Atlantic. See dynamic flying 2 nts Dublin, 2 nts Killarney, 2 nts Shannon, 1 nt Dublin
displays at the Burren Birds of Prey Centre. Saturdays Mar 10 – Oct 27
Day 4: Dingle & Dingle Bay Cruise Join a local guide for a Galway tour. (B, D) Thursdays Apr 05 – Oct 25
Discover the glorious Dingle Peninsula. 6 Day (Tour C) departs from Dublin
Embark on a cruise around Dingle Bay. Day 7: End in Shannon or 1 nt Dublin, 2 nts Killarney, 2 nts Shannon
Enjoy dinner at a local venue before a Sundays Mar 11 – Oct 28
Irish National Stud Fridays Apr 06 – Oct 26
free evening in Killarney. (B, D) Tours A&C end after breakfast. Tours B & D
7 Day (Tour D) departs from Dublin
visit the home of equine royalty, The Irish 1 nt Dublin, 2 nts Killarney, 2 nts Shannon, 1 nt Dublin
Day 5: Jaunting Car Ride & National Stud. Spend the rest of the day at Sundays Mar 11 – Oct 28
Mediaeval Castle Banquet your leisure and dine independently. (B) Fridays Apr 06 – Oct 26
Take a horse-drawn jaunting car ride. Small Group Departures
Explore Adare, famous for its thatched Day 8: Tour Ends in Dublin Maximum 26 guests
cottages and colourful gardens. Visit Your tour ends after breakfast today. (B) A & B: Apr 21, May 12, Jun 28, Jul 12, Sep 27, Oct 13
King John’s Castle. Enjoy a festive C & D: Apr 22, May 13, Jun 29, Jul 13, Sep 28, Oct 14
mediaeval-style feast. (B, D) Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com
Tour Code: ISA18
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“ ”
What an amazing deal for 4-star
hotels; we especially loved the
luxurious Dromoland Castle Hotel.
~ Heather, Cheltenham, UK
4 & 5 Star Tour From b 1485
7 days/6 nights or 8 days/7 nights
Authentic Local Experiences:
• Enjoy the scenery of Killarney’s National Park
during a horse-drawn jaunting car ride.
Dromoland Castle Hotel • Discover the story behind Irish coffee and
enjoy one yourself when you visit Foynes
Flying Boat & Maritime Museum.
Irish Heritage Trip Highlights:
& Dromoland Castle •
•
•
Cliffs of Moher
Cobh Heritage Centre
Glasnevin Cemetery Museum
Daily Itinerary: • House of Waterford Crystal
Day 1: Limerick & Mediaeval Castle • Irish National Stud (8-day tour only)
Banquet • King John’s Castle
Tour begins 2:00 p.m., Limerick hotel. • Ring of Kerry tour
Immerse yourself in the rich history of • Skellig Experience
Limerick at King John’s Castle. Join
your group for a welcome drink before
heading to a mediaeval castle for
a festive banquet. (D) Dining Experiences:
DUBLIN
2 • Five dinners including a lively mediaeval
Day 2: Cliffs of Moher & Jaunting Car Ride Kildare
NEWMARKET- castle banquet, Killeen House Restaurant
Take in the spectacular Cliffs of Moher – Cliffs of ON-FERGUS
Moher 1 Blessington in Killarney, dinner and traditional show at
soaring 200m above the Atlantic surf. Shannon 1 Merry Ploughboy Pub, and Dromoland Castle
Ferry across the River Shannon Foynes LIMERICK
Hotel dinner (8-day tour only.)
Estuary. Visit the Flying Boat & WATERFORD
1
Maritime Museum and sample an KILLARNEY
2
authentic Irish coffee. See Killarney’s
Ring of Blarney Cobh
National Park by jaunting car. (B, D)
Kerry Hotels:
= Overnight Stops
1 • Limerick Strand Hotel, Limerick (1 night)
Day 3: Ring of Kerry & Killeen House = Start City = End City
• The Brehon Hotel, Killarney (2 nights)
Embark on Ireland’s most popular scenic
drive, the Ring of Kerry. Cross to Valentia • Granville Hotel, Waterford (1 night)
Island to visit Skellig Experience. At a Day 6: Dublin & Glasnevin Cemetery • Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin
nearby farm watch specially trained dogs Museum (2 nights)
herding sheep. Dine at the award-winning Take a guided tour of Dublin. Visit Glasnevin • Dromoland Castle Hotel, Newmarket-on-Fergus
Killeen House Restaurant. (B, D) Cemetery Museum, Ireland’s national (1 night, 8-day tour only)
cemetery. The afternoon and evening are
Day 4: Blarney Castle & Cobh free. Use your open-top bus tour voucher
Heritage Centre to visit one of the featured attractions. (B)
Kiss the “Stone of Eloquence” at Blarney
Castle or explore the gardens. Shop at Day 7: End in Dublin or Irish National Stud
Blarney Woollen Mills before heading to 7-day tour ends after breakfast. Guests on
the Cobh Heritage Centre. Enjoy a gentle the 8-day tour visit the home of equine royalty,
walking tour with a local historian in The Irish National Stud. See magnificent
Waterford. (B, D) horses and stroll around the delightful
grounds. Travel to Dromoland Castle Hotel
Day 5: Waterford Crystal & to relax in the elegant surroundings and BOOK EARLY & SAVE 5%
Merry Ploughboy enjoy a special farewell dinner. (B, D) See page 42 for details. Space is limited and
Witness the creation of crystal masterpieces only available on select departures.
during your visit to the House of Waterford Day 8: Tour Ends in Shannon Tours depart from Shannon
Crystal. Explore the remains of one of the Your tour ends after breakfast. (B) Mondays Mar 12 – Oct 22
most important monastic sites in Ireland, Small Group Departures
founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century. Maximum 26 guests
Dine on Irish specialties at the Merry Apr 23, May 14, Jun 04, July 23, Aug 06, Sep 17, Oct 01
Ploughboy Pub, with a lively show. (B, D) Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com
Tour Code: HEA18
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“ ”
Everything we wanted - sheepdog
trials, whiskey tastings and amazing
scenery - for one great price.
~ Lisa, Ontario, CA
3 & 4 Star Tour From b 1435
8 days/7 nights or 9 days/8 nights
Authentic Local Experiences:
• There’s no shortage of “traditional Irish pubs”
in Killarney! Head out for an evening and chat
Ladies’ View, Ring of Kerry near Killarney
with locals over a pint and some music.
• Discover local lore on walking tours of Cong
(“The Quiet Man” tour), and Waterford with
Irish Spirit local guides.
Daily Itinerary: Trip Highlights:
Day 1: Dublin Tour & Glasnevin Museum • Cliffs of Moher
Tour begins 2:00 p.m., Dublin hotel. Tour • Clonmacnoise Monastic Site
central Dublin and visit Glasnevin Cemetery • Glasnevin Cemetery Museum
Museum, Ireland’s national cemetery.
• Kilkenny Castle
Enjoy a welcome drink before dining
• Ring of Kerry tour
independently.
• Skellig Experience
CONG
Day 2: Kilkenny Castle & Connemara 2 DUBLIN
Waterford Crystal Galway
1 + 1-2
Head to Kilkenny to visit Kilkenny Castle, Clonmacnoise
which was the principal residence of Cliffs of
Moher
Dining Experiences:
the powerful Butler family for almost Kilkenny • Five dinners including a fun Jarvey’s Irish
600 years. Witness the creation of Night, and a traditional Irish dinner and show
crystal masterpieces during your WATERFORD
1 at Abbey Tavern.
visit to the House of Waterford KILLARNEY
2
Crystal. After dinner, take a gentle Midleton
Ring of Blarney
walking tour of Waterford with a Kerry
local guide. (B, D) 1 = Overnight Stops Hotels:
= Start City = End City
• Ashling Hotel or Radisson Blu St Helen’s Hotel,
Day 3: Jameson & Blarney Castle
Dublin (1 night)
Tour the Jameson Experience, a journey
• Dooley’s Hotel, Waterford (1 night)
through the story and making of Irish of “The Quiet Man” movie. Stop at Standun
whiskey. Kiss the “Stone of Eloquence” at of Spiddal for a talk on various aspects of • Killarney Towers Hotel, Killarney (2 nights)
Blarney Castle. Shop at the Blarney Woollen Irish life and traditional crafts. Return to • The Lodge at Ashford, County Mayo (2 nights)
Mills before heading to Killarney. (B, D) Galway for a free evening. (B, L) • Grand Canal Hotel, Dublin (1 or 2 nights)
Day 4: Ring of Kerry & Irish Night Day 7: Clonmacnoise & Abbey Tavern
Ride through the Killarney National Park Visit Clonmacnoise to see elaborate high
by horse-drawn jaunting car. Then set Celtic crosses decorated with biblical
out on the scenic Ring of Kerry. Cross to scenes. Continue your journey to Dublin
Valentia Island and learn about the off- and enjoy the fishing village of Howth on
shore island of Skellig Michael. Enjoy an the north side of the city. Finish up your tour
Irish night with dinner and a traditional at the popular Abbey Tavern with a hearty
show. (B, D) dinner and a lively show. (B, D)
Day 5: Cliffs of Moher Day 8: Tour Ends or Dublin Sightseeing
Embark on a ferry ride across the River 8-day tour ends. Guests on the 9-day tour
Shannon Estuary. Take in the spectacular spend an additional day in Dublin with an
beauty of the Cliffs of Moher – soaring open-top bus tour and a visit to one of BOOK EARLY & SAVE 5%
200m above the Atlantic surf. Walk along Dublin’s top attractions. (B) See page 42 for details. Space is limited and
the cliffs where on a clear day you can only available on select departures.
see the Aran Islands and Galway Day 9: Tour Ends in Dublin Tours depart from Dublin
Bay. (B, D) Your tour ends after breakfast. (B) Saturdays Mar 10 – Dec 01
Thursdays Apr 05 – Nov 01
Day 6: Lough Corrib Cruise & Cong Walk Small Group Departures
Cruise Lough Corrib and enjoy an Irish Maximum 26 guests
Apr 26, May 12, Jun 14, Jul 07, Aug 02, Sep 15, Oct 06, Nov 01
coffee and a step-dancing demonstration.
Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com
Take a walking tour of Cong to visit locations Tour Code: SPA18
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“ ”
We maximised our holiday time
and visited the most popular sites
along the beautiful Irish coast!
~ Maureen, Western Australia
3 & 4 Star Tour From b 1435
8 days/7 nights or 9 days/8 nights
Authentic Local Experiences:
• Immerse yourself in country life as you watch
a farmer and highly skilled dogs herd sheep.
Glendalough Monastic Site, Co. Wicklow • Visit the last port of call of the Titanic where a
local guide will reveal many of the places that
still remain over a century later.
Irish Adventure Giant’s
Trip Highlights:
• Blarney Castle
Daily Itinerary: Causeway
• Cliffs of Moher
Day 1: Dublin Tour & Book of Kells 1 DERRY
• Cobh Heritage Centre
Tour begins 2:00 p.m., Dublin hotel. Set
out on an introductory tour of central
Donegal
Belfast
• Dunbrody Emigrant Ship
Dublin including Trinity College to view • Giant’s Causeway
the illuminated manuscript of the • Skellig Experience
Book of Kells. In the evening, enjoy a • Titanic Belfast
Knock
welcome drink with your group before
dining independently.
1 GALWAY DUBLIN 1 + 1-2 Dining Experiences:
Day 2: 6th Century Glendalough • Five dinners including a farewell dinner
& Dunbrody Famine Ship Cliffs of Burren Glendalough
featuring locally-sourced Irish cuisine at
Moher
Explore the remains of one of the The Glyde Inn.
most important monastic sites in New Ross
Ireland, founded by St. Kevin in WATERFORD 1
the 6th century. Continue to
the Dunbrody Famine Ship, a 2
KILLARNEY Cobh Hotels:
reconstructed 19th century vessel. Ring of Blarney • Clayton Hotel, Cardiff Lane, Dublin (1 night)
Kerry
After dinner, take a gentle stroll 1 = Overnight Stops
• Dooley’s Hotel, Waterford (1 night)
around the narrow streets of history = Start City = End City • International Hotel, Killarney (2 nights)
Waterford with a local guide. (B, D) • Ardilaun Hotel, Galway (1 night)
• Everglades Hotel, Derry (1 night)
Day 3: Waterford Crystal & Day 6: Sheep Herding & Derry Walk • Croke Park Hotel, Dublin (1 or 2 nights)
Blarney Castle Immerse yourself in Irish farm life and
Witness the creation of crystal master- watch trained sheepdogs round up moun-
pieces during your visit to the House tain sheep. Explore the pilgrimage town of
of Waterford Crystal. Travel to Cobh, Knock, one of the world’s leading shrines.
the last port of call of the Titanic. Visit Enjoy free time in Donegal before heading
Blarney Castle to kiss the famous “Stone to Derry for a guided walking tour of this
of Eloquence” or explore the tranquil mediaeval city. (B, D)
gardens. (B, D)
Day 7: Giant’s Causeway & Glyde Inn
Day 4: Ring of Kerry Drive & Visit the Giant’s Causeway, enormous
Skellig Experience hexagonal columns formed over 60 million
Discover the natural beauty of the Emerald years ago. Explore Titanic Belfast’s state-
Isle on the Ring of Kerry. Cross to Valentia of-the-art displays. Stop at the Glyde Inn
Island to visit the Skellig Experience. Pause for a farewell dinner. (B, D)
for lunch and a stroll around Sneem. Enjoy
the evening in Killarney and dinner on your Day 8: Tour Ends or Dublin Sightseeing
own. (B, L) 8-day tour ends after breakfast. Guests BOOK EARLY & SAVE 5%
on the 9-day tour spend a day in Dublin See page 42 for details. Space is limited and
Day 5: Cliffs of Moher & Galway with an open-top bus tour and visit to one only available on select departures.
Take a ferry ride across the River Shannon featured attraction. (B) Tours depart from Dublin
Estuary to view the Cliffs of Moher. Walk Mondays Apr 02 – Dec 03
along the top of the cliffs for great views. Day 9: Tour Ends in Dublin Wednesdays Apr 04 – Oct 31
Head to Galway to join a local guide for Your tour ends after breakfast. (B) Small Group Departures
a brief stroll through the old city before Maximum 26 guests
Apr 04, May 09, Jun 04, Jul 02, Aug 29, Sep 17, Oct 17, Nov 05
spending some time on your own. (B, D)
Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com
Tour Code: ADA18
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Had so much fun visiting local
bars, a whiskey distillery, and the
famous Guinness brewery.
~ John, Capetown, South Africa
3 & 4 Star Tour From b 1310
9 days/8 nights or 8 days/7 nights
Authentic Local Experiences:
• Enjoy an Irish coffee at the South Pole Inn where
you’ll learn about Tom Crean, an Irish explorer
Fun in a Typical Pub
who bravely journeyed to the South Pole.
• Discover the mediaeval roots of Kilkenny as a
local guide shares the city’s rich history.
The Irish Pub Tour Trip Highlights:
Daily Itinerary: • Blarney Castle
• Cliffs of Moher
Day 1: Dublin Tour & Guinness
• Dingle Peninsula
Storehouse
• Guinness Storehouse tour
Tour starts 2:00 p.m., Dublin hotel. Set out
on an introductory tour of central Dublin. • Smithwick’s Experience
Visit the Guinness Storehouse to learn • Teeling Distillery
about Ireland’s “black beer” and enjoy
WESTPORT
views of Dublin from the rooftop bar. 1
Enjoy a welcome drink with your Connemara Galway
Dining Experiences:
DUBLIN
group before dining independently. 1 + 1-2 • Six dinners including a festive Irish night at
Cliffs of Kate Kearney’s Cottage; and a folk dinner at
Day 2: Glasnevin Cemetery Moher Doolin Ireland’s oldest pub, the 12th Century Brazen
SPANISH POINT 1
Museum & Kilkenny Walk KILKENNY 1 Head Pub.
Explore Glasnevin Cemetery
Museum, Ireland’s national Waterford
necropolis, which is a who’s who Dingle
2 Hotels:
of modern Irish history. Head to KILLARNEY Blarney • Ballsbridge Hotel or Croke Park Hotel, Dublin
Kilkenny for a walking tour through
(1 night)
Kilkenny’s Mediaeval Mile. Visit
Smithwick’s Experience for a tour and
1 = Overnight Stops • Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel, Kilkenny (1 night)
= Start City = End City
enjoy a sample. Browse the charming • International Hotel, Killarney (2 nights)
city before dinner. (B, D) • Armada Hotel, Spanish Point (1 night)
Day 6: Galway & Westport Walk • Wyatt Hotel, Westport (1 night)
Day 3: Waterford & Blarney Spend time exploring Galway before
• Ashling Hotel, Dublin (1 or 2 nights)
Witness the creation of crystal master- continuing through scenic Connemara.
pieces at House of Waterford. Visit In Westport enjoy a walking tour of this
Blarney Castle to kiss the famous “Stone attractive estate town built in 1780. (B, D)
of Eloquence.”Head to Killarney where
you’ll have free time to explore some of Day 7: Teeling Distillery & 12th Century
the lively pubs. (B, D) Brazen Head Pub
Visit Teeling Distillery, a distillery in the
Day 4: Dingle Peninsula & Cottage Dinner heart of Dublin, and sample the aged
Head to the glorious Dingle Peninsula. Visit whiskey. Head to the Brazen Head Pub,
the South Pole Inn for an Irish coffee and Dublin’s oldest, for an evening of traditional
learn about Tom Crean, an Irish explorer food, music and story-telling. (B, D)
who bravely journeyed to the South Pole.
Enjoy a sheep herding demonstration. Day 8: Dublin Sightseeing
Head to Kate Kearney’s Cottage for dinner 8-day tour ends after breakfast. Guest on
and traditional Irish entertainment. (B, D) the 9-day tour spend a day in Dublin with
an independent open-top bus tour, plus a BOOK EARLY & SAVE 5%
Day 5: Cliffs of Moher & Aillwee Cave visit to either Trinity College Book of Kells,
See page 42 for details. Space is limited and
Embark on a ferry ride across the River EPIC Ireland or the General Post Office only available on select departures.
Shannon Estuary to take in the spectacular Museum. (B)
Tours depart from Dublin
beauty of the Cliffs of Moher – soaring Saturdays Mar 10 – Nov 10
200m above the Atlantic surf. Visit Aillwee Day 9: Tour Ends in Dublin Wednesdays Mar 28 – Oct 17
Cave to explore the underground caverns. Your tours ends after breakfast. (B) Small Group Departures
Maximum 26 guests
Travel to Spanish Point, a village with many Mar 24, Apr 21, May 12, Jun 06, Jul 25, Aug 25, Sep 19, Oct 03
enticing pubs. (B, L, D) Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com
Tour Code: PUA18
Call +353 1 7031888 or your travel agent www.cietours.com 11“ ”
The beauty of Northern Ireland
is not to be missed. The seascapes
of the Inishowen Peninsula
were simply stunning.
~ Nigel, Thirsk, UK
3 & 4 Star Tour From b 1665
9 days/8 nights
Authentic Local Experiences:
• Turf has been used as a fuel throughout Ireland
Giant’s Causeway, Co. Antrim for hundreds of years. Witness turf-cutting to
see how peat is formed, cut, stacked and dried
at Causeway Coast Discovery Centre.
Northern Welcome • Admire the stunning scenery of Inishowen
Peninsula as you enjoy tea and scones at the
Seaview Tavern.
Daily Itinerary: Inishowen
Peninsula Giant’s
Causeway
Day 1: Cabra Castle Hotel
Antrim
Tour begins at Cabra Castle Hotel 2 Coast
DERRY
at 2:00 p.m. Join your group for Donegal Trip Highlights:
afternoon tea. In the evening, enjoy BELFAST 1
a welcome drink and dine in the • Belleek Pottery
Downpatrick
hotel restaurant. (D) Sligo • Donegal Castle
Achill • Down Cathedral
Island 1
2 KINGSCOURT
Day 2: Down Cathedral & • Giant’s Causeway
WESTPORT
Titanic Belfast • Glasnevin Museum
Visit Down Cathedral, the historical + 2 • Titanic Belfast
burial place of St. Patrick. In Belfast Galway Kilbeggan DUBLIN
• Tullamore Dew
join a local guide to see prominent
• Westport House
buildings and the docks where the
RMS Titanic was built in 1912. Visit
Titanic Belfast, a state-of-the-art
attraction that will immerse you in
the story of this iconic liner. (B, D) Dining Experiences:
• Six dinners including a Cabra Castle welcome
Day 3: Turf Cutting & 1 = Overnight Stops
dinner, Walled City Brewery Restaurant, and a
Giant’s Causeway = Start City = End City
traditional dinner and lively show at Merry
Drive the Nine Glens of Antrim, one of
Ploughboy Pub.
Ireland’s popular scenic routes. Visit
Day 6: Westport House & Achill Island
The Causeway Coast Discovery Centre
Tour the stately Westport House, with its
for a turf-cutting demonstration. Explore
wealth of interesting artefacts. See Clew
the Giant’s Causeway, hexagonal columns
Bay, reputed to have 365 islands, and cross
formed by volcanic activity over 60 million Hotels:
to Achill Island. Visit the Deserted Village
years ago. Continue to Derry for free time
and stop in Keel for a casual lunch. (B, L) • Cabra Castle Hotel, Kingscourt (1 night)
before dinner. (B, D)
• Europa Hotel, Belfast (1 night)
Day 7: Galway & Tullamore Dew • Maldron Hotel, Derry (2 nights)
Day 4: Inishowen Peninsula &
Tour central Galway to see Eyre Square,
Derry’s Walls • Clew Bay Hotel, Westport (2 nights)
Galway Cathedral and the Spanish Arch.
Travel around the scenic Inishowen • Talbot Hotel Stillorgan, Dublin (2 nights)
Visit Tullamore Dew to see whiskey
Peninsula and enjoy tea and scones at the
production and sample a tasting. Head to
Seaview Tavern. In Derry, join a local guide
Dublin for dinner and a show at the Merry
for a short walk to see the city’s mediaeval
Ploughboy Pub. (B, D)
walls. Complete your tour at the Walled
City Brewery Restaurant for dinner. (B, D)
Day 8: Glasnevin Cemetery Museum
Tour Glasnevin Cemetery Museum, Ireland’s
Day 5: Donegal & Belleek Pottery
national necropolis, which is a who’s who
Travel through rugged countryside to
of modern Irish history. Spend the afternoon
Donegal to enjoy time exploring. Visit
on an independent open-top bus tour and
Belleek Pottery to see how craftspeople BOOK EARLY & SAVE 5%
a visit to one featured attraction. (B)
create the world-famous fine china. At a
See page 42 for details. Space is limited and
local farm, watch as a farmer works with
Day 9: Tour Ends in Dublin only available on select departures.
skilled dogs to herd sheep. In Westport,
Your tour ends after breakfast. (B) Tours depart from Cabra Castle, Kingscourt
a local guide will escort you through this
Saturdays Apr 14 – Oct 20
historic town. (B, D)
Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com
Tour Code: NWA18
12 Call +353 1 7031888 or your travel agent www.cietours.com“ ”
Loved it all - the luxury hotels,
fabulous restaurants,
traditional entertainment
and scenic drives.
~ Sue, Singapore
4 Star Tour From b 1350
8 days/7 nights or 9 days/8 nights
Authentic Local Experiences:
• Sip an Irish coffee as you enjoy a casual music
Blarney Castle, Co. Cork session at the Marine Bar in Dungarvan.
• Local guides will impart historic facts and local
Irish Gold
lore on walking tours of Dublin’s Trinity College,
Galway and Waterford.
Daily Itinerary:
Day 1: Dublin & Book of Kells
Trip Highlights:
Tour begins 2:00 p.m., Dublin hotel. • Blarney Castle
Head out for a tour of Dublin including • Book of Kells
Trinity College to view the priceless • Cliffs of Moher
8th century Book of Kells, an • Clonmacnoise Monastic Site
illuminated manuscript of the four • House of Waterford Crystal
gospels. Enjoy a welcome drink
Leenane • Ring of Kerry
with your group. Kylemore Clonmacnoise
Connemara
DUBLIN • Skellig Experience
2 GALWAY 1 + 1-2
Day 2: Clonmacnoise & Galway • Waterford’s Medieval Museum
Visit Clonmacnoise, a monastic Cliffs of
Moher
settlement founded in 545 AD. Kilkenny
See elaborate high Celtic crosses
WATERFORD
decorated with biblical scenes.
Dungarvan
1 Dining Experiences:
Head to Galway and enjoy a KILLARNEY
• Four dinners including a traditional Irish
2
walking tour before dinner. (B, D) Blarney Night in Killarney, and O’Connell’s Restaurant
Ring of
Kerry in Dublin.
Day 3: Catamaran Cruise & 1 = Overnight Stops
Kylemore Abbey = Start City = End City
Head to Kylemore Abbey to tour
elegant rooms and the charming church.
Embark on a catamaran cruise of Killary
Hotels:
and traditional music. Witness the creation • Royal Marine Hotel, Dublin (1 night)
Harbour (Mar 18 – Oct 28 depts). Return of crystal masterpieces during your visit to
to Galway for a free evening. (B, L) • Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Galway (2 nights)
the House of Waterford Crystal. (B, D)
• The Malton Hotel, Killarney (2 nights)
Day 4: Cliffs of Moher & Irish Night Day 7: Waterford & Dublin • Granville Hotel, Waterford (1 night)
Immerse yourself in farm life and enjoy a Join a local guide for a walking tour of • Clayton Hotel Burlington Road, Dublin
sheep herding demonstration. View the Waterford. Visit the Medieval Museum. (1 or 2 nights)
Cliffs of Moher, rising 200m above the Stop in Kilkenny for lunch on your own.
Atlantic surf. Embark on a ferry across In Dublin head to the popular O’Connell’s
the River Shannon Estuary and head to Restaurant for a farewell dinner. (B, D)
Killarney for an Irish night featuring
a lively show with dinner. (B, D) Day 8: Tour Ends or Dublin Sightseeing
8-day tour ends after breakfast. Guests on
Day 5: Jaunting Car & Ring of Kerry the 9-day tour spend a day in Dublin with
Take a traditional horse-drawn jaunting car an independent open-top bus tour with a
through the Killarney National Park. Enjoy visit to a featured attraction. (B)
a guided tour of Muckross House. Set out
on Ireland’s most popular scenic drive, the Day 9: Tour Ends in Dublin
Ring of Kerry. Cross to Valentia Island to Your tour ends after breakfast. (B)
tour the Skellig Experience before returning BOOK EARLY & SAVE 5%
to Killarney for a free evening. (B, L)
See page 42 for details. Space is limited and
only available on select departures.
Day 6: Blarney & Waterford Crystal
Kiss the famous “Stone of Eloquence” Tours depart from Dublin
Sundays Mar 11 – Oct 28
or explore the tranquil gardens at Blarney Wednesdays Apr 18 – Oct 10
Castle. At the coastal Marine Bar in
Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com
Dungarvan enjoy a creamy Irish coffee Tour Code: GOA18
Call +353 1 7031888 or your travel agent www.cietours.com 13“ ”
We covered so much, seeing
castles, a pottery factory, a farm,
and the Cliffs, while spending
2 nights in most towns.
~ Ruth, Tel Aviv, Israel
4 Star Tour From b 1340
9 days/8 nights or 10 days/9 nights
Authentic Local Experiences:
• Gain insight into the history and heritage of
Enjoying a Meal with Friends the most beautiful part of the west of Ireland
at Dan O’Hara’s Homestead.
Irish Explorer
• Enjoy a perfectly poured pint or a creamy
Irish coffee at Blakes of the Hollow Pub,
one of County Fermanagh’s oldest pubs.
Daily Itinerary:
Day 1: Dublin Touring &
Ardara
Trip Highlights:
Glasnevin Museum DONEGAL
Tour begins 2:00 p.m., Clontarf Castle 2 • Belleek Pottery
Slieve League
lobby. Tour central Dublin and visit Belleek • Blarney Castle
Enniskillen • Cliffs of Moher
Glasnevin Cemetery Museum, Ireland’s
national cemetery. Enjoy a welcome • Connemara Celtic Crystal Factory
drink before dinner in the castle • Glasnevin Cemetery Museum
hotel. (D) Connemara • Florence Court House
DUBLIN 1 + 1-2
2 GALWAY
• Slieve League Cliffs
Day 2: Florence Court House & Donegal
Cliffs of
Visit Florence Court House, a magnifi- Moher
cent 18th century mansion. Enjoy a
drink at one of County Fermanagh’s Cashel Dining Experiences:
oldest pubs. Continue north to
• Seven dinners including a Clontarf Castle Hotel
Donegal, renowned for woollen
2 KILLARNEY welcome dinner, a cosy evening at Nancy’s Bar
production and tweeds. (B, D)
Ring of Blarney
in Ardara, and traditional cuisine and
Kerry entertainment at Abbey Tavern.
Day 3: Slieve League Cliffs 1 = Overnight Stops
& Glengesh = Start City = End City
View the Slieve League sea cliffs, the
highest in Europe. Travel through the Hotels:
majestic Glengesh Pass for stunning
Day 7: Ring of Kerry Tour • Clontarf Castle Hotel, Dublin (1 night)
views. Watch demonstrations of spinning
Travel the Ring of Kerry, Ireland’s most • Mill Park Hotel, Donegal (2 nights)
and weaving at a local woollen shop.
famous scenic drive. Visit the Skellig • Hotel Meyrick, Galway (2 nights)
Dine at the popular Nancy’s in Ardara. (B, D)
Experience to discover the history of the
• Killarney Avenue Hotel, Killarney (2 nights)
Day 4: Belleek Pottery & Galway island of Skellig Michael. Watch a sheep
• Herbert Park Hotel, Dublin (1 or 2 nights)
Visit Belleek Pottery to see how this world- herding demonstration. Spend a free
famous fine china is made. In Galway evening in Killarney. (B, L)
embark on a cruise of Lough Corrib for
Day 8: Blarney Castle & Abbey Tavern
unsurpassed views of castles and various
Kiss the famous stone at Blarney Castle or
sites of both historical and cultural interest
take a gentle walk through the gardens. In
(March 29-October 30 departures). (B, D)
Dublin, enjoy a night at the Abbey Tavern with
Day 5: Connemara & Homestead Visit Irish cuisine, and lively entertainment. (B, D)
Visit the Connemara Celtic Crystal Factory
Day 9: Tour Ends or Dublin Sightseeing
where craftsmen demonstrate fine glass
9-day tour ends. Guests on the 10-day tour
cutting. At a local farm, experience
spend a day in Dublin with an independent
traditional methods of farming and have
Dublin open-top bus tour (valid for 48 hours), BOOK EARLY & SAVE 5%
a light lunch. Return to Galway. (B, L, D)
plus a visit to either Guinness Storehouse,
See page 42 for details. Space is limited and
Day 6: Cliffs of Moher & Killarney Teeling Distillery, EPIC Ireland or the only available on select departures.
Embark on a ferry ride across the River General Post Office Museum. (B)
Tours depart from Dublin
Shannon Estuary to view the Cliffs of Sundays Mar 11 – Oct 28
Day 10: Tour Ends in Dublin
Moher. Walk along the cliffs for magnifi- Small Group Departures
Your programme ends after breakfast. (B) Maximum 26 guests
cent views. Arrive in Killarney and relax
Apr 15, May 06, Jun 03, Jul 01 & 19, Sep 23, Oct 28
or explore before dinner. (B, D)
Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com
Tour Code: EXA18
14 Call +353 1 7031888 or your travel agent www.cietours.com“ ”
We discovered so many hidden
treasures and heard fascinating
legends of Ireland
from our wonderful guide.
~ Amy, Southampton, UK
4 Star Tour From b 1445
9 days/8 nights or 10 days/9 nights
Authentic Local Experiences:
• Sip an Irish coffee at the South Pole Inn and
Aran Islands in Galway Bay enjoy an informal talk about Irish explore
Tom Crean, who bravely explored the South Pole.
Irish Legends
• Immerse yourself in farm life as you sample
homemade scones with tea, and enjoy a sheep
herding demonstration.
Daily Itinerary:
Day 1: Dublin Arrival & Malahide Castle
Tour begins 2:00 p.m., Dunboyne Castle. Trip Highlights:
Visit Malahide Castle, first built in 1185 • Aran Islands Excursion
and filled with mediaeval artefacts. Enjoy a
• Cliffs of Moher
drink with your group before dinner. (D)
• Cobh Heritage Centre
Day 2: National Stud & • Clonmacnoise Monastic Site
Kilkenny Walk Rossaveal
Clonmacnoise DUNBOYNE • Dingle Peninsula
1
Visit the home of equine royalty, 2 GALWAY 1-2 • Dun Aengus Fort
The Irish National Stud, to see DUBLIN
Aran Islands
Kildare • Dunbrody Famine Ship
immaculately bred stallions. Enjoy Burren
Cliffs of
Moher
• Irish National Stud & Gardens
lunch at the Kilkenny Design Centre.
Take a walking tour along the KILKENNY 2
New Ross
Mediaeval Mile. (B, L)
Waterford
Dingle 2
KILLARNEY
Day 3: Waterford Crystal &
Blarney
Cobh Dining Experiences:
Dunbrody Famine Ship • Six dinners including a Dunboyne Castle Hotel
Witness the creation of crystal 1 = Overnight Stops welcome dinner, a cosy pub dinner in Dingle,
masterpieces at the House of Waterford = Start City = End City and a traditional Irish dinner and show at
Crystal. Join a local guide for a tour of Taylors Three Rock.
Waterford’s colourful history. Explore the
Dunbrody Famine Ship, a replica of the Day 7: Aran Islands Excursion
vessel used during the 1840’s famine. (B, D) Set out across the Galway Bay for Inis Mor,
the largest of the three Aran Islands. Head
Day 4: Cobh Heritage Centre & to Dun Aengus, a pre-historic fortress Hotels:
Blarney Castle perched on sheer cliffs. Explore Kilronan • Dunboyne Castle Hotel, Dunboyne (1 night)
Travel to Cobh, the last port of call of the and enjoy a casual lunch before returning • Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny (2 nights)
Titanic and visit the Cobh Heritage Centre, to the mainland by ferry. (B, L) • Killarney Towers Hotel, Killarney (2 nights)
which traces the history of emigration.
• Salthill Hotel, Galway (2 nights)
Kiss the famous stone at Blarney Castle Day 8: Clonmacnoise & Abbey Tavern
or stroll through the gardens. (B, D) Visit Clonmacnoise to explore the elaborate • North Star Hotel, Dublin (1 or 2 nights)
Celtic crosses and many church ruins. Stop
Day 5: Killarney & Dingle Peninsula at Sean’s Bar, a pub with a history going
Discover the glorious Dingle Peninsula back to 900 AD. Head to Dublin’s Abbey
before visiting the South Pole Inn for an Tavern for dinner and a lively show. (B, D)
Irish coffee. Learn about Tom Crean, an
Irish explorer who braved the South Pole. Day 9: Tour Ends or Dublin Sightseeing
Enjoy a pub dinner in Dingle. (B, D) 9-day tour ends. Guests on the 10-day tour
spend a day in Dublin with an independent
Day 6: Cliffs of Moher & Galway Dublin open-top bus tour and a visit to a
Panoramic Tour featured attraction. (B)
Embark on a ferry ride across the River BOOK EARLY & SAVE 5%
Shannon Estuary. View the Cliffs of Moher, Day 10: Tour Ends in Dublin
See page 42 for details. Space is limited and
soaring 200m above the Atlantic. Watch Your tour ends after breakfast. (B) only available on select departures.
a farmer demonstrate how his trained dogs
Tours depart from Dublin
herd sheep. (B, D)
Fridays Mar 09 – Oct 19
Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com
Tour Code: LEA18
Call +353 1 7031888 or your travel agent www.cietours.com 15“ ”
Being a shutterbug I loved the
spectacular views along the coast,
especially the Cliffs of Moher
and Dingle Bay.
~ Dennis, Auckland, NZ
4 Star Tour From b 1990
9 days/10 nights or 13 days/12 nights
Authentic Local Experiences:
• Spend a day exploring Achill Island, marked by
Cliffs of Moher, Co. Clare rugged mountains and peat bogs, situated at the
heart of the Wild Atlantic Way.
Ireland’s
• Sip an Irish coffee at the South Pole Inn where
you’ll learn about Tom Crean, an Irish explorer
who bravely journeyed to the South Pole.
Wild Atlantic Way Grand
Trip Highlights:
Giant’s • Cliffs of Moher
Daily Itinerary: Atlantic
Drive
Causeway
• Down Cathedral
Derry
Day 1: Shannon Arrival & Cliffs of Moher • Giant’s Causeway
2 STRANORLAR
Tour begins 2:00 p.m., Ennis hotel. View Glenveagh
Donegal
• Glenveagh Castle
the spectacular Cliffs of Moher. Enjoy BELFAST 1
• Jaunting Car Ride in Killarney
a welcome drink before dinner. (D) Downpatrick
Sligo • Sheep Herding Demonstrations
Castlebar • Titanic Belfast
Day 2: Connemara & Galway Achill
2 WESTPORT
See Galway’s mediaeval walls and Island • Westport House
Lynch’s Castle. Continue to Westport, Louisburg
an attractive estate town built in Connemara Galway DUBLIN 2
1780. (B, D) Cliffs of
Moher Shannon
ENNIS 1
Dining Experiences:
Day 3: Westport House & Achill Island 1 Cashel
Foynes NEWMARKET- • Six or nine dinners including Abbey Tavern
Tour Westport House to view priceless ON-FERGUS
artefacts. Cross to Achill Island and traditional Irish dinner and show, and a festive
follow the scenic Atlantic Drive. 2 mediaeval castle banquet (9-day tour).
DINGLE Killarney
Visit the Deserted Village. (B, L)
Blarney
1
ROSSCARBERY
Day 4: Country Life & Donegal Castle 1 = Overnight Stops
Immerse yourself in Irish history at the = Start City = End City Hotels:
Museum of Country Life. Tour Donegal • Old Ground Hotel, Ennis (1 night)
Castle, built in the 15th century. (B, D)
Day 9: Tour Ends or Blarney Castle • Hotel Westport, Westport (2 nights)
9-day tour ends after breakfast. Guests on • Kees Hotel, Stranorlar (2 nights)
Day 5: Glenveagh Castle &
the 13-day tour visit Blarney Castle. (B, D) • Stormont Hotel, Belfast (1 night)
Grand Atlantic
Tour Glenveagh Castle and gardens. • Ashling Hotel, Dublin (2 nights)
Day 10: Jaunting Car & Dingle
Experience the beauty of the coastal 13-day tour:
Enjoy a horse-drawn jaunting car ride.
Grand Atlantic Drive. Enjoy free time • Celtic Ross Hotel, Rosscarbery (1 night)
Visit the South Pole Inn for an Irish coffee.
before dinner. (B, D) • Dingle Skellig Hotel, Dingle (2 nights)
The evening is free. (B, L)
• The Inn at Dromoland, Newmarket-on-Fergus
Day 6: Derry & Giant’s Causeway
Day 11: Sheep Herding & Dingle Bay (1 night)
Enjoy a walking tour of Derry. Marvel at the
Cruise
natural wonder that is Giant’s Causeway.
Drive to Slea Head to watch sheep herding.
Travel to Belfast. (B, D)
Enjoy a cruise around Dingle Harbour. (B, D)
Day 7: Titanic Belfast & Abbey Tavern
Day 12: Foynes & Mediaeval Banquet
Immerse yourself in history at Titanic
Visit the Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime
Belfast. Visit Down Cathedral, historical
Museum. Enjoy a mediaeval-style banquet.
burial place of St. Patrick. Dine at Abbey BOOK EARLY & SAVE 5%
(B, D)
Tavern. (B, D)
See page 42 for details. Space is limited and
Day 13: Tour Ends at Shannon only available on select departures.
Day 8: Dublin Tour & Book of Kells
Your tour ends after breakfast. (B) Tours depart from Shannon
Tour Trinity College to view the 8th century
Mondays Apr 23 – Oct 22
Book of Kells. Enjoy an open-top bus tour
and visit a featured attraction. (B) Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com
Tour Code: IWA18
16 Call +353 1 7031888 or your travel agent www.cietours.com“ ”
Everything was perfect, the
charming villages, ancient ruins,
and the wonderful hotels
and dinners.
~ Ryan, Doncaster, UK
4 & 5 Star Tour From b 1980
10 days/9 nights
Authentic Local Experiences:
• Discover the rich history of Dublin’s Trinity
Book of Kells, Trinity College College as you embark on a walking tour
with a local guide.
Elegant Ireland
• Sit down to tea or coffee with some home
baking and watch a farmer work with highly
skilled dogs to herd sheep at a local farm.
Daily Itinerary:
Day 1: Dublin Arrival & Book of Kells
Tour begins 2:00 p.m., Dublin hotel. Tour
Dublin and Trinity College to view the
Trip Highlights:
Book of Kells. Join your group for a • Blasket Centre
welcome drink before heading to the • Book of Kells
Merry Ploughboy Pub for dinner and • Charles Fort
a lively show. (D) • Cliffs of Moher
Leenane Clonmacnoise DUNBOYNE
Kylemore 1 • Clonmacnoise Monastic Site
Day 2: Clonmacnoise & Galway Connemara
2 GALWAY 1 • Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum
Visit Clonmacnoise, a monastic DUBLIN
Cliffs of
• Kylemore Abbey
settlement founded in 545 AD by Moher
St. Ciaran. Highlights include elaborate 1 ENNIS • Timoleague Franciscan Friary
high Celtic crosses decorated with Foynes Cashel
biblical scenes, church ruins and Dingle
round towers. Head to Galway for 2 KILLARNEY
a walking tour to explore the Kenmare Blarney
Dining Experiences:
narrow mediaeval streets. (B, D) Kinsale
Bantry
2 ROSSCARBERY • Eight dinners including at fun night at the
1 = Overnight Stops
Merry Ploughboy Pub with a lively show, and
Day 3: Lough Corrib Cruise = Start City = End City
a memorable evening at the award-winning
& Connemara
Killeen House.
Embark on a cruise on Lough Corrib
(March 29-October 30). At Kylemore Day 7: Jaunting Car & Cork Coastline
Abbey tour elegant rooms and the Take a horse-drawn jaunting car ride
charming church. Enjoy a casual lunch through Killarney National Park. Explore
before returning to Galway for a free the delightful town of Kenmare. Continue Hotels:
evening. (B, L) to County Cork coast to the village of • Radisson Blu St Helen’s Hotel, Dublin (1 night)
Rosscarbery. (B, D) • Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Galway (2 nights)
Day 4: Cliffs of Moher & Ennis
• Old Ground Hotel, Ennis (1 night)
Immerse yourself in farm life and watch Day 8: Charles Fort & Historic Kinsale
a farmer demonstrate how his trained • Aghadoe Heights Hotel, Killarney (2 nights)
View the ruins of Timoleague Franciscan
dogs herd sheep. View the spectacular Friary, before meeting a local guide in • Celtic Ross Hotel, Rosscarbery (2 nights)
Cliffs of Moher. Enjoy a walking tour of Kinsale. Visit Charles Fort before taking • Dunboyne Castle Hotel, Dublin (1 night)
the charming town of Ennis. (B, D) a gentle stroll to learn about the long
history of trade and shipping with mainland
Day 5: Flying Boat & Maritime Museum Europe. (B, D)
Cross the River Shannon Estuary on a
ferry ride to visit the Foynes Flying Boat Day 9: Blarney Stone & Dunboyne Castle
& Maritime Museum, which recalls the Kiss the famous stone at Blarney Castle
early days of air travel. Dine at Killarney’s or stroll the colourful gardens. Arrive at your
Killeen House Restaurant. (B, D) luxurious castle hotel with time to relax, BOOK EARLY & SAVE 5%
and enjoy a farewell dinner. (B, D) See page 42 for details. Space is limited and
Day 6: Dingle Peninsula & only available on select departures.
Blasket Centre Day 10: Tour Ends at Dunboyne Castle Tours depart from Dublin
Explore the scenic Dingle Peninsula. Your tour ends after breakfast. (B) Sundays Apr 22 – Oct 21
Visit the Blasket Centre to learn about the Small Group Departures
offshore Blasket Islands. Browse around Maximum 26 guests
Apr 22, May 20, Jun 17, Jul 15, Aug 26, Sep 30, Oct 21
Dingle and stop at the charming Murphy’s
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Pub for an Irish coffee. (B, D) Tour Code: LIA18
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I can’t believe how much of
Ireland we visited in less than
two weeks! The scenery and
castles were amazing.
~ David, Surrey, UK
4 Star Tour From b 1840
12 days/11 nights
Authentic Local Experiences:
• Discover local lore on a guided walking tour
Jaunting Car Ride in Killarney of Cong where “The Quiet Man” movie was
filmed in 1952.
Irish Odyssey
• Sample local craft beer in a unique setting
at Clarke’s Bar in Drogheda.
• Relax as you take in a special step dancing
Giant’s display at the Cabra Castle Hotel.
Daily Itinerary: Causeway
Day 1: Dublin & Kilmainham Gaol DERRY 2
Tour begins 2:00 p.m., Dublin hotel. Visit Trip Highlights:
Kilmainham Gaol where many of Ireland’s Belfast • Ballintubber Abbey
Belleek
leaders were imprisoned during the • Belleek Pottery
19th and early 20th centuries. Enjoy a
• Boyne Valley Visitor Centre
welcome drink with your group. Ballintubber
KINGSCOURT 1 • Cliffs of Moher
Cong DROGHEDA
Day 2: Russborough House Kylemore Boyne Valley 1 • Giant’s Causeway
& Irish Night Connemara • Kilmainham Gaol
2 GALWAY DUBLIN 2
Tour the stately Russborough House • Kylemore Abbey
Kildare
to view priceless treasures. The Cliffs of Burren
Moher
Blessington • Titanic Belfast
afternoon is free for you to use your
vouchers to visit a featured attraction. Listowel
Enjoy dinner at Taylors Three Rock Waterford Dining Experiences:
Pub. (B, D) Dingle 2 KILLARNEY • Nine dinners including Taylors Three Rock Pub
1 CORK
Kenmare Blarney with live show, a local venue in Dingle,
Day 3: Farmhouse Visit &
the Walled City Brewery Restaurant, and
Waterford Crystal 1 = Overnight Stops
Wm Cairnes Gastropub farewell dinner.
Experience country living at a traditional = Start City = End City
farmhouse. At the House of Waterford
Crystal watch experienced craftspeople
create crystal masterpieces. (B, D) Hotels:
Day 8: Ballintubber Abbey
• Herbert Park Hotel, Dublin (2 nights)
& Belleek Pottery
Day 4: Blarney Castle & Killarney • The River Lee Hotel, Cork (1 night)
Visit Ballintubber Abbey, Ireland’s only royal
Visit Blarney Castle to kiss the famous • Killarney Plaza Hotel, Killarney (2 nights)
Abbey. At Belleek Pottery see craftspeople
“Stone of Eloquence.” Stop at Moll’s Gap
create delicate pieces. Spend time in • Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Galway (2 nights)
for great views of the Ring of Kerry and
Donegal before continuing to Derry. (B, D) • City Hotel, Derry (2 nights)
enjoy a sheep herding demonstration. (B, D)
• Cabra Castle Hotel, Kingscourt (1 night)
Day 9: Giant’s Causeway & Derry Walk • The D Hotel, Drogheda (1 night)
Day 5: Jaunting Car Ride
Explore the Giant’s Causeway. Enjoy a
& Dingle Peninsula
guided walk of Derry and dine at the Walled
Enjoy a horse-drawn jaunting car ride.
City Brewery Restaurant. (B, D)
Discover the scenic Dingle Peninsula.
Enjoy dinner in the charming town of
Day 10: Titanic Belfast & Cabra Castle
Dingle. (B, D)
Immerse yourself in history at Titanic
Belfast. Travel to your castle hotel. (B, D)
Day 6: Cliffs of Moher & Galway
Sample tea and scones in Listowel before
Day 11: Megalithic Tombs & Drogheda
a ferry ride across River Shannon Estuary.
Visit the Boyne Valley Visitor Centre to learn
Visit the famous Cliffs of Moher. In Galway,
about the 5,000-year-old burial tombs of
join a local guide for a walking tour. (B, D)
Newgrange and Knowth. Enjoy a farewell
dinner at Wm Cairnes Gastropub. (B, D) BOOK EARLY & SAVE 5%
Day 7: “The Quiet Man” & Connemara
Enjoy a guided tour of Cong where See page 42 for details. Space is limited and
Day 12: Tour Ends in Drogheda only available on select departures.
“The Quiet Man” movie was made. Tour
Your tour ends after breakfast. (B) Tours depart from Dublin
the elegant Kylemore Abbey. Enjoy lunch
Fridays Mar 09 – Nov 09
before returning to Galway. (B, L)
Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com
Tour Code: ODA18
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