Elegant Ireland
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- The Abbey Tavern Traditional Show:Traditional Irish Night’ offers a 4-course Irish dinner including Irish coffee. The show features the world-famous Abbey Tavern singers and musicians with a lively performance of music, song and the very best of Irish dancing. Lough Corrib Cruise with Irish Coffee
- Explore Cliffs of Moher: One of Ireland’s top visitor attractions, the cliffs are 700 feet high and extend for 5 miles over the Atlantic Ocean on the western seaboard of County Clare. O’Brien’s Tower stands proudly on a headland and one can see the Aran Islands, Galway Bay and Connemara. The cliffs are home to major colonies of cliff nesting seabirds. Jaunting Car through Gap of Dunloe
- Kiss The Blarney Stone: Built nearly 600 years ago by one of Ireland’s greatest chieftains, Cormac MacCarthy, this stronghold has been attracting attention ever since. Millions have flocked to Blarney to kiss the legendary Stone of Eloquence, found at the top of the tower, making it one of Ireland’s greatest treasures. Rock of Cashel
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- Sightseeing by luxury coach
- Professional tour director
- 10 nights in hotels listed
- Full breakfast daily except on day 1, 8 dinners including: Abbey Tavern traditional Irish dinner/show,-Killeen House Restaurant in Killarney, Dunboyne Castle farewell dinner, 5 table d'hote dinners.
- 1 Lunch
- Welcome get-together drink
- Walking tours of Dalkey, Dublin’s Trinity College, Galway, Ennis, Kinsale and Cork
- Tour of Dublin with your tour director
- Corrib Princess Cruise
- Rathbaun Farm sheepdog trials with tea and scones
- Ferry ride across the River Shannon
- Horse-drawn jaunting car ride in Killarney
- Dublin open-top bus tour with a visit to Guinness Storehouse or General Post Office
- Visits and admissions to Dalkey Castle, Book of Kells at Trinity College, Strokestown Park House & Famine Museum, Kylemore Abbey, Cliffs of Moher, Ennis Friary, Foynes Flying Boat Museum, Bantry House & Gardens, Charles Fort, Cobh Heritage Center, Blarney Castle, Blarney Woollen Mills and Rock of Cashel
- Headsets for walking tours
- Deluxe carry-on backpack, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap
- All local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person
- Free Wi-Fi on coaches and in hotel lobbies
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Itinerary
Your Irish trip starts at 2:00 pm when you meet your tour director at your Dublin hotel. Take a short ride to historic Dalkey Village, now an upmarket suburb for a gentle guided walk through the village. Visit the imposing Dalkey Castle and see the newly re-furbished ...
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Take a guided tour of Dublin to see the most prominent buildings and memorials. View rows of elegant Georgian townhouses with brightly painted doors. Drive past the Bank of Ireland and General Post Office as well as the modern financ...
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Visit Strokestown Park House in County Roscommon. Tour the furnished 18th century mansion and the Famine Museum, which explains conditions during the 1840’s Great Irish Famine. Stroll through the four-acre walled Victorian garden wit...
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Near Galway embark on the Corrib Princess for a cruise on Lough Corrib to enjoy the scenery and sip an Irish coffee. Then drive through Connemara to admire granite hills, sparkling lakes and peat bogs. Drive to Kylemore Abbey to tour ...
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Stop at Rathbaun Farm to see traditional farm animals and farming practices. Watch a farmer demonstrate how his trained dogs herd mountain sheep and then sit down to tea or coffee with some home baking. Travel through the Burren to v...
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Cross the wide River Shannon Estuary on a short ferry ride and drive along the river shore to Foynes. Visit the Foynes Flying Boat Museum, which recalls the early days of air travel, during the 1930’s and early 1940’s, when Pan Am Cl...
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Drive to the delightful town of Kenmare where traditional buildings are brightly painted. Join the Ring of Kerry route at Moll’s Gap for great views of mountains and valleys. Drive to the Gap of Dunloe Industries for an opportunity t...
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Today travel across the Healy Pass on the Beara Peninsula to discover glorious coastal views and quaint villages of County Cork. Visit Bantry House, a charming, privately-owned mansion dating to the 1760’s. It is set on a hill above ...
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Start the day with a short walking tour through central Cork before taking a short drive to Cobh to visit the Cobh Heritage Centre. Learn about the hardships of emigration to the United States and in particular about those who embark...
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Drive north to visit the stately Rock of Cashel, a limestone outcrop containing church ruins that date back to the 12th century. See the huge skeleton of the cathedral as well as the tiny Cormac’s Chapel. Take a look around the town ...
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Your tour ends after breakfast. The hotel is about 15 miles from either Dublin Airport or Dublin city center.
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For the 2015 season we will celebrate 83 years of travel excellence! During this time CIE Tours International has provided travellers with the highest quality holidays to Ireland and Britain and we continue to improve our tours and our services.
Over the years we have built up an enviable reputation for security and reliability with satisfied clients throughout the world. We set our own high standards for delivering excellent holidays with state-of-the-art luxury coaches; prompt and pleasant customer service; the best hotels; and carefully chosen visits and entertainment.
Our coach tours are fully inclusive with no optional extras to purchase at your destination. You pay one price and we insist that our tour directors focus solely on your enjoyment. Once you pay the deposit, we guarantee our land tour prices.
If you prefer to travel independently, we offer self-drive and chauffeur-drive programs for Ireland with a wide range of hotel accommodation, which can be booked in advance, as well as popular B & Bs. Whichever way you like to travel, choose one of our fine holidays from our website and enjoy the greatest travel experience ever!
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Sightseeing Visits: CIE Tours includes a variety of attractions on every tour for an interesting travel experience. Check each tour itinerary to see exactly which places are featured. Admission costs are included in the tour price so that you don't waste time paying as you enter each attraction.
Guaranteed Departures & Prices: We guarantee most of our land tour departures which are updated daily on our website. We guarantee land tour costs will not increase, once you have paid your tour deposit, to protect you against international currency fluctuations.
Group Airport Transfers: As a newcomer to an airport, it's great to have someone meet you. We include complimentary group transfers on the starting and ending date of tours at times specified on each itinerary. If you arrive or depart later than our tour dates, you may purchase a transfer from us.
Travel Documents: On arrival CIE Tours will supply coach tour clients with tour vouchers, maps, ticket wallets, destination information, rain poncho, carry-on backpack, phone cards, VAT tax card, luggage tags and a strap. Self-drive clients receive accommodation vouchers and listings, ticket wallets, luggage tags and a strap. Use the tags and strap on your baggage for easy identification throughout your holiday. All you need to supply is a valid passport and, if driving, a current drivers license.
Leisure & Spa Facilities: Most of the hotels we use offer wonderful leisure facilities and spas. When you travel on a coach tour, you will have some free time most days and may like to enjoy some relaxation and spa serenity! So be sure to pack a swimsuit and workout clothes.
History & Geography: People who choose to travel in Ireland and Britain usually have an interest in the long history of the region and, as you tour around, you will visit a lot of ancient cities, churches and castles. All of our tour directors are well trained in the background information of the places and incorporate this history into their narratives in a manner that is fun and easy to digest. Similarly they are able to give you facts on the geography of the regions you travel through, giving you an insight into climate, farming, weather and other topics.
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Herbert Park Hotel Dublin
This modern, bright property offers guests style and comfort with modern amenities. The bright, contemporary guest rooms feature king or twin beds, air conditioning and hi-speed internet. The Pavilion Restaurant serves a superior quality breakfast buffet with traditional full Irish breakfast as well as other choices. Located in the upmarket suburb of Ballsbridge, it’s a 30-minute walk to the city center and there is frequent city bus and taxi services. Adjacent to the peaceful Herbert Park, the U.S. Embassy and the RDS Showgrounds. Hotel parking.
Radisson Blu Hotel - Galway Galway
Retreat and unwind at this hotel, where guests enjoy sophisticated surroundings highlighted by black granite and walnut accents. At Restaurant Marinas chefs use the finest quality ingredients to design creative dishes. 282 rooms are decorated in a choice of 3 styles. Scandinavian, Maritime and Classic and offer all modern conveniences The hotel features premier services at the Spirit One Spa. Set on Lough Atalia Road, it’s a 5-minute walk from Eyre Square in the center of Galway city with views out to Galway Bay. Hotel parking.
Old Ground Hotel Ennis
A long-established, traditional hotel where the warmth of a country house blends with the style of a contemporary hotel. Enjoy traditional decor and blazing fires in the public spaces. The elegant dining room and Town Hall Bistro are renowned for excellent cuisine. Guest rooms offer every amenity for a comfortable stay. Located in the center of the charming market town of Ennis and within easy walking distance of shops, cafes and pubs. Shannon Airport is 15 miles away. Hotel parking.
The Dunloe Killarney
The Dunloe is a 5-star 110-bedroom property overlooking the famous Gap of Dunloe and River Laune in the county of Kerry. It is set amid 64 acres of parkland with 20 acres of sub-tropical gardens. This modern hotel was built on the grounds of an old medieval castle, the ruins of which can be seen. The hotel is located five miles from Killarney town center and the hotel provides a shuttle bus service.
The Imperial Hotel Cork City
The contemporary luxury of this 4 star hotel in Cork City sits comfortably alongside the charm and opulence of a by-gone age. The Imperial hotel Cork boasts luxury accommodation in Cork City offering guests 130 beautifully appointed hotel rooms , tastefully decorated in relaxing and muted colours are spacious and inviting.
Dunboyne Castle Hotel Dunboyne
This 18th century mansion has been lovingly restored and carefully expanded to create a spacious, modern property for a pleasant stay. Large guest rooms are designed for a tranquil night’s rest. Guests can enjoy full Irish breakfasts and fine dining in the elegant restaurant or relax in one of the cozy bars. The spa and leisure center offers excellent facilities. Located beside Dunboyne village, just 15 miles from Dublin Airport and 14 miles from Dublin city center. Hotel parking.
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