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Scottish Isles & Glens

Starting from $3,745

• The Experience
• 12 Days In 2024
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Explore Scotland's coasts and islands

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Tour start Glasgow

Tour end Edinburgh

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01 Apr 2024 - 31 May 2024

Ring of Brodgar

This stone circle is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the Heart of Neolithic Orkney.

Isle of Skye

Admire the rugged coastlines and ancient ruins of this Scottish island.

Orkney Islands

These islands encompass dramatic vistas, Neolithic sites, tall sandstone cliffs and seal colonies.

Inverewe Gardens

Enjoy a garden of Eden in the unlikeliest of places, with 2,000 exotic plant species from around the world, including towering California redwoods, a "Savage Garden" of carnivorous plants, and rhododendrons from China, India, and Nepal.

Loch Ness Cruise

Cruise across this lake known for sightings of the Loch Ness Monster, also known as "Nessie".

Urquhart Castle

Admire the beautiful ruins of a Scottish icon by land — and from the dark waters of Loch Ness.

Discover the ruins of a 5,000-year-old village, unearthed by the sea more than a century ago.

Mount Stuart House and Gardens

This innovative Victorian and Georgian building will enthrall you. With dazzling design inspired by astrology, art, and mythology, it features an early telephone system and a Victorian elevator.

Dunrobin Castle

Looking like it came out of a fairytale with its magnificent spires, Dunrobin Castle in the Highlands has been continuously inhabited for over 700 years.

Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Our July 27th to August 12th departures get to enjoy the precision and performance of pipe and drum corps from around the world.

Day 1 Glasgow Arrival

Day 2 isle of bute | mount stuart house, day 3 loch lomond | eilean donan castle, day 4 isle of skye | dunvegan castle | portree, day 5 inverewe gardens | gairloch or ullapool, day 6 dornoch | dunrobin castle | orkney, day 7 orkney sights | ring of brodgar | skara brae | st magnus cathedral, day 8 italian chapel | inverness, day 9 urquhart castle | loch ness cruise | sheepdog demonstration, day 10 whisky tasting | scottish evening*, day 11 edinburgh panoramic tour | edinburgh castle, day 12 tour ends in edinburgh, where you’ll stay.

Novotel Glasgow Centre Hotel Glasgow, Scotland

The 4-Star Novotel Glasgow Centre is conveniently located in the heart of the vibrant city. This...

Balmacara Hotel Scottish Highlands, Scotland

This traditional Highland hotel is beautifully located on scenic Loch Alsh, with views of the Isle...

The Royal Hotel Ullapool, Scotland

One of the premier luxury hotels in the Scottish Highlands, the Royal will delight the most...

Ayre Hotel Kirkwall, Scotland

The Ayre Hotel is one of Orkney's finest hotels and is situated in the principal town of Kirkwall...

Columba Hotel Inverness, Scotland

This grand hotel has a great location in the heart of Inverness, yet in a ...

Crieff Hydro Hotel Perth, Scotland

Crieff Hydro Hotel is on a 900-acre estate with a Victorian spa, 18-hole golf course and over 60...

Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland

5 minutes' walk from Grassmarket, Novotel Edinburgh Centre features a hot tub and swimming pool....

Inclusive package with no hidden extras

What's included?

• Full daily breakfast and many meals*
• An evening of Scottish entertainment
• Transportation (Buses, shuttles & ferries)
• Welcome drinks with your group
• Free Wi-Fi on luxury coaches
• All entrance fees to attractions
• Comprehensive travel itinerary

*Breakfast is not included on Day 1

Our welcome gift to you

• A travel backpack
• Travel adapter
• Rain poncho
• Luggage strap and tags
• Documents wallet

From our travelers

This holiday tour of Scotland was the second time I traveled with CIE. The best by far! I wouldn’t contemplate booking with any other company. Our brilliant tour guide Graham was so friendly and knowledgeable.

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Novotel Glasgow Centre Hotel, Glasgow

The 4-Star Novotel Glasgow Centre is conveniently located in the heart of the vibrant city. This family-friendly hotel is set amongst the hustle and bustle of Glasgow, making getting around town easy. Guests can rejuvenate after busy city days in the state-of-the-art fitness centre, or in the sauna and stream room. The hotel offers a choice of Standard, Superior and Executive rooms.

Novotel Glasgow Centre Hotel

• 24-hour Front Desk
• Business Center
• Coffee Shop
• Disabled Facilities
• Dry Cleaning
• Fitness Center
• Wifi in Public Areas (Complimentary)
• 24-hour Room Service
• Coffee & Tea-making Facilities in Room
• Complimentary Bottled Water
• In-Room Wifi (Complimentary)
• Iron/Ironing Board
• Private Bathroom
• Room Service
• Work Desk & Lamp

Balmacara Hotel, Scottish Highlands

This traditional Highland hotel is beautifully located on scenic Loch Alsh, with views of the Isle of Skye and the hills of Wester Ross. All rooms are tastefully decorated, and many enjoy stunning views. A delicious full English breakfast is served in the 1930s-style coffee lounge. The hotel is close to the Isle of Skye Bridge and Eilean Donan Castle.

Balmacara Hotel Exterior

• Cable/Satellite Television
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Double Room

Restaurant With a View

The Royal Hotel, Ullapool

One of the premier luxury hotels in the Scottish Highlands, the Royal will delight the most discerning of guests and offers 55 en-suite rooms, many with breathtaking views over Loch Broom and the others over rugged mountain landscapes.

The Royal Hotel

Ayre Hotel, Kirkwall

The Ayre Hotel is one of Orkney's finest hotels and is situated in the principal town of Kirkwall. We aim to provide a friendly & professional service to make your stay in Orkney as comfortable & enjoyable as possible. With homemade food using local produce and the best of Orkney and World Beers, Whiskies and Gins, our restaurant & bar i the perfect place to unwind or try anything

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Twin Bedroom

Columba Hotel, Inverness

This grand hotel has a great location in the heart of Inverness, yet in a quiet area with splendid views of the River Ness and Inverness Castle. Inside its historic exterior, the Columba Hotel houses bright, airy rooms. Each has a TV with satellite channels and facilities for making tea and coffee. The hotel's décor combines traditional comfort with contemporary style and amenities. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the building.

Columba Hotel

Crieff Hydro Hotel, Perth

Crieff Hydro Hotel is on a 900-acre estate with a Victorian spa, 18-hole golf course and over 60 indoor and outdoor activities. The resort is in the beautiful Strathearn Valley just a one hour drive from both Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Crieff Hydro Hotel

• Babysitting
• Exercise Classes
• Swimming Pool

Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel, Edinburgh

5 minutes' walk from Grassmarket, Novotel Edinburgh Centre features a hot tub and swimming pool. It offers spacious, modern rooms with LCD TVs. Princes Street is a 10-minute walk away. Each room provides a 26-inch LCD TV. Rooms also feature free Wi-Fi,a private bathroom, minibar, and tea/coffee facilities. Guest can relax in Novotel’s sauna, or exercise in the modern fitness centre. Elements Restaurant serves international cuisine in stylish surroundings. The naturally lit Elements Bar offers light meals and a range of drinks.

Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel

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• Mini Refrigerator
• Soap/Hair Products

See what people are saying about this trip

Cie tours customer.

Good itinerary, good accommodation, great food.

Everything was very well planned. Lots of variety in the activities. Good food and nice places to stay. Fiona was a wonderful and entertaining guide.

Jean Marie Brooks

The trip met our expectations if only we could have gone to orkey. this mig.

Food was usually very good. Scenery was outstanding.

Ms. Kirsten Eva Sehested

Lovely time in a beautiful country, fantastic tour..

Worth the money. It would have cost me triple this to do it myself and I’d have been exhausted from all the driving.

Deborah Kathryn Maier

Beautiful scotland.

This is the first group tour I have taken. It was great to have someone else do the driving and plan the stops. I was pleased with the itinerary. The tour guide was able to answer questions beyond the commentary he was providing. He obviously loved his country and his job. I was surprised by the mountains we saw and the numerous waterfalls. There were sheep everywhere. Everyone was friendly and the pubs and eateries where we stopped for lunch had great food and good service. Breakfast and dinner were provided most days. The choices were excellent and CIE encourages the meals be sourced locally. That means the food tasted so fresh with great flavor. I had no idea I would be getting such wonderful food options.

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As Scottish vacation specialists, we use the most experienced coach tour companies and each of our escorted bus tours have one all-inclusive price with no hidden extras.

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Scots Irish Tour - 11 Days/10 Nights

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• Introduction
• Day 1 Edinburgh | Scotch Whisky Experience*
• Day 2 Edinburgh Panoramic Tour | Edinburgh Castle | Independent Sightseeing
• Day 3 Chocolate Tasting | Blair Castle & Highlands
• Day 4 Loch Ness | Isle of Skye | Armadale Castle
• Day 5 Stirling Castle | Ferry to Belfast
• Day 6 Ards Peninsula, Titanic Belfast | Crosskeys Inn
• Day 7 Nine Glens of Antrim | Giant’s Causeway | Derry Walking Tour
• Day 8 Glenveagh National Park | Donegal | Belleek Pottery | Kilronan Castle
• Day 9 Arigna Mining | Lough Key Forest
• Day 10 Galway Walking Tour | Cliffs of Moher | Medieval Castle Banquet
• Day 11 Tour ends in Shannon

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We are celebrating more than 90 years of travel excellence, and over the years we have built up an enviable reputation for security and reliability. We set our own high standards for delivering excellent vacations with state-of-the-art luxury coaches; prompt and pleasant customer service; the best hotels; and carefully chosen visits and entertainment. See our wide selection of Ireland, Scotland, Britain, Eastern Europe & Italy tours and start planning your next trip. 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. Whichever way you like to travel, choose one of our fine vacations and enjoy the greatest travel experience ever!

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Customer Reviews

• Overall Rating Excellent 4.3
• Itinerary Excellent 4.3
• Guide Excellent 5.0
• Transport Excellent 4.3
• Accommodation Good 4.0
• Food Good 4.0
• Tour Operator CIE Tours 4.6
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• A Mary Ellen Lapine · 3rd October 2023 I would definitely go on another tour with CIE, and also recommend them to others. The Scots/Irish tour is well planned with educational and interesting sites that included wonderful accommodations and food. All of this is highlighted even more by the... Show more Trip date: September 2023 Review collected by CIE Tours
• MM Michael · 27th September 2023 Great trip. Very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable driver and guides. One of the best trips/vacations I’ve ever had. Saw so much of Ireland and Scotland. Very highly recommended. p.s. John (our driver and part-time (Ireland part) guide) was... Show more Trip date: September 2023
• A Mrs. Laurie Ann Buresh · 26th September 2023 My husband and I did the Scot/Irish 15 day tour this September. We chose that tour as it had all the sights we wanted to see. We had an amazing tour director and driver, John was a master at driving the bus, he went above and beyond daily to make sure... Show more Trip date: September 2023 Review collected by CIE Tours
• A Mr. Alfred Wesley Nichols · 26th September 2023 Great driver that was from the area. Local knowledge was comprehensive and interesting, felt safe and cared for Trip date: September 2023 Review collected by CIE Tours
• A John Hancock · 24th September 2023 Great stops, local guides informative. Hotels were too inconsistent, some very nice others terrible. Personally would not do again, too much time on the bus and too many group dinners, would have liked more free time. Trip date: September 2023 Review collected by CIE Tours
• A David Anthony Evans · 24th September 2023 From the moment we first met the CIE guides at the Dalmahoy Hotel in Edinburgh I knew we were going to have a great trip. I cant thank the guides and tour directors enough for one of the most amazing road trips I have ever taken, Their local knowledge... Show more Trip date: August 2023 Review collected by CIE Tours
• A Mrs. Cally Jean Roach · 19th September 2023 CIE Tour was top notch. It was educational and fun. CIE was recommended to us by friends and I strongly recommend CIE. Trip date: August 2023 Review collected by CIE Tours
• A George Peter Samra · 19th September 2023 They went out of their way to ensure we were having fun the entire trip. Trip date: August 2023 Review collected by CIE Tours
• A Carl Edward Lehr · 17th September 2023 Everything was perfect. We were very happy with our tour guide and driver were well informed. Colm was especially helpful and went out of his way to make this tour perfect. We will remember this tour forever. Thanks Trip date: August 2023 Review collected by CIE Tours
• A Ms. Jacqueline Gates · 4th September 2023 Our tour exceeded all expectations! The countryside was beautiful, castles unforgettable, accommodations first rate and tour directors/driver top notch. Colm Dunlea and Becky, were knowledgeable and put safety first. They were professional and made... Show more Trip date: August 2023 Review collected by CIE Tours

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• Enjoy a true Scottish Evening
• Enjoy a Dublin Canal Cruise Dinner
• Visit Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet
• Embark on a Loch Ness Scenic Cruise
• Visit the Cliffs of Moher
• Enjoy a jaunting car ride to view Ross Castle set on Lough Leane.
• Visits and admissions to Provand’s Lordship, Spean Bridge Woollen Mill, St Andrews, Edinburgh Castle, Titanic Belfast, Book of Kells at Trinity College, Blarney Castle, Blarney Woollen Mills, Skellig Experience, Cliffs of Moher

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Travel themes, destinations.

• United Kingdom

Attractions

• Killarney National Park
• Historic sightseeing
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Trip includes

• Sightseeing by luxury coach
• Professional tour director
• 9 nights in hotels listed
• Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1
• 6 dinners (D) including: Scottish Evening in Edinburgh, Canal Cruise dinner and live music, Bunratty or Knappogue Castle Medieval Banquet, 3 table d'hote dinners
• 2 lunches (L)
• Welcome get-together drink
• Tours of Glasgow, St Andrews, Edinburgh and Dublin
• Loch Ness scenic cruise
• Blair Athol Distillery whisky tasting and tour
• Reserved seats for Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on August 01 to 22 departures
• Ferries from Scotland to Ireland and across the River Shannon
• Walking tour of Dublin’s Trinity College
• Farmhouse tea and scones with sheepdog display
• Horse-drawn jaunting car ride in Killarney
• Visits and admissions to Provand’s Lordship, St Andrews, Edinburgh Castle, Titanic Belfast, Book of Kells at Trinity College, Blarney Castle, Blarney Woollen Mills, Skellig Experience and Cliffs of Moher
• Audio headsets and group photo
• 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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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

CIE Tours Reviews & Ratings

Our guide was awesome. john did an amazing job.

I took my 80 year old Dad and he bragged about it every day till he passed 5/2...

Jerome & Katherine

We had a phenomenal time

We had a phenomenal time on our Taste of Scotland and Ireland tour. Pat, our driver, and Malackey, our tour guide for Scotland, were so informative and funny. Pat wa...

Valerie & Dennis

Best vacation ever

Best vacation EVER!!! The locations and landscapes were breathtaking. There is beauty everywhere in both countries. The hotels, meals and attractions were top notch....

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Terrible Company

I waited 20 years for my dream trip to Scotland and Ireland and splurged $7000 on this tour. The second half of touring Ireland was great, the first portion in Scotl...

DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME/MONEY WITH CIE!

I gave this return 1 star only because that’s the lowest possible option, otherwise they would receive 0 stars!!! I had a trip planned for September of 2021 to Icela...

Loved our experience

Loved our experience with our tour guide Mert our CIE tour in July/August of 2015 we have many pictures that we wanted to share with our group — I believe maybe howe...

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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!

What makes CIE Tours unique?

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.

Coach Touring & Sightseeing: Some people think that on a coach tour, all you do is sit on the coach all day. Not true with CIE Tours! We have created balanced and varied days of sightseeing with plenty of stops for taking photos, shopping, lunch, snacks and bathrooms. You never travel for longer than two hours without getting off the coach.

Fully Escorted Coach Tours:

See what you get on a CIE coach tour

--CIE Tours to Ireland, Scotland and Britain Luxury coach travel, daily sightseeing and a professional tour director

--CIE Tours to Ireland, Scotland and Britain Speedy group check-in at hotels

--CIE Tours to Ireland, Scotland and Britain All breakfasts and most dinners including special dinner/shows

--CIE Tours to Ireland, Scotland and Britain Airport transfers and baggage handling

--CIE Tours to Ireland, Scotland and Britain Prepaid hotels, meals and admissions help you control holiday costs

--CIE Tours to Ireland, Scotland and Britain Comprehensive tour documents

Selection Of Itineraries: Touring by coach is a holiday with a capital H! CIE Tours International offers the widest range of itineraries. Depending on your available time and budget, you can choose an ideal tour. All of our programs are carefully planned to permit full enjoyment of your holiday.

Luxury Touring Coaches: Travel in the height of comfort with CIE Tours and sit back and let an expert do the driving! Our state-of-the-art coaches feature panoramic windows for optimum viewing while reclining seats, individual climate controls and a public address system ensure your well-being.

Your Tour Director: CIE Tours could not exist without our great locally employed tour directors they are the envy of the travel industry. From the moment you land in Ireland or Britain, your tour director is there to welcome you, handle your luggage, drive you from place to place and give you a daily commentary. Tour directors make history and culture come alive and create a superb experience with daily doses of humour, information and assistance.

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All cancellations must be advised in writing (by mail, fax or e-mail) to CIE Tours prior to tour departure during normal business hours (9:00 am to 5:00 pm GMT/BST, Mondays through Fridays). Cancellations received within 70 days of departure date are subject to the following penalties on the land portion:

Between: 70 days or longer Forfeiture of deposit

69 & 46 days 25% per person

45 & 8 days 35% per person

7 & 1 days 50% per person

On day of departure 100% per person

Minimum cancellation fees are $38 per person.

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CIE Tours - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

Experience Ireland the way the Irish do with CIE Tours

Explore bustling streets, rolling green hills, cottages, castles & coastlines in ireland.

Gerry Glavin knows the Irish countryside like the back of his hand. He can show you every sheep farm, cow farm and horse farm that dot the landscape.

Glavin loves to share a lighthearted limerick. “Some Guinness was spilt on the barroom floor, and the pub — it was shut for the night. Out of his hole, crept a wee brown mouse and he sat in the pale moonlight.”

He’s also a storyteller and he’ll regale listeners with a tale or two.

But most of all, Glavin provides the best tours of Ireland because it’s his home.

Travel company CIE Tours employs locals, like Glavin, to serve as its tour directors. With nearly a century of experience, CIE Tours knows well that to truly see a place, travelers must see it through the eyes of a local.

Dermot Honan is as Irish as they come, having been “born, bred and buttered in Ireland.”

“What sets CIE Tours apart? The people. The tour directors. The fact that we’ve grown up here — this is our country,” said Honan. “This is what we are showing you — a lived experience.”

Anyone can read a guidebook and give a tour, but there’s something magical about travelling with a local. Locals understand that the best gifts are experiences etched into the soul, not something wrapped in a small box.

That’s what travelers with CIE Tours get when stepping onto Irish soil. They are greeted with the warmest of welcomes as they take in the rolling green hills, charming cottages, captivating castles, and breathtaking coastlines.

Every corner of this captivating island invites exploration — from the bustling streets of Dublin to the serene beauty of the Wild Atlantic Way. As travelers journey through Ireland, they are immersed in a rich tapestry of culture, music and folklore.

The locals make visitors feel like old friends. Whether they’re sipping a pint of Guinness in a centuries-old pub or marveling at the mystical Cliffs of Moher, every moment in Ireland is a new chapter in a story waiting to be discovered.

Explore with peace of mind

Take a moment to imagine going on a trip in which everything has been carefully planned, so that all there is to do is enjoy every moment of the adventure.

This is what CIE Tours offers — a trusted travel companion handling all the nitty-gritty details while explorers focus on the journey. With over 90 years of experience, CIE Tours is the go-to company for discovering Ireland’s stunning landscapes, friendly vibe and deep history.

See history come to life

Ireland is a travel destination that has captured imaginations for centuries, where the past meets the present in a testament to the island’s allure.

With CIE Tours, travelers walk in the footsteps of legends at the Giant’s Causeway, explore medieval monasteries at Glendalough and Clonmacnoise, and discover the stories of revolutionaries at Kilmainham and Glasnevin.

But the adventure doesn’t end with Ireland. CIE Tours also offers European packages. Travelers can see Britain’s Stonehenge , Scotland’s castles , Italy’s masterpieces , or Iceland’s glaciers .

CIE Tours offers several options for individuals, families and group travel . In addition to guided tours , travelers can opt for a self-drive adventure or a customized p rivate driver experience.

Make friends along the way

Open the door to a world of breathtaking landscapes and incredible experiences. Each day of adventure is brimming with the promise of fascinating history, enchanting locales, and unique adventures best celebrated with friends, old and new.

Don’t scratch the tour guide off that list.

“A lot of them, we become very good friends with and remain friends with them afterward,” said Glavin. This is just another way CIE Tours takes cultural immersion to a whole new level. CIE Tours is there for whatever adventure explorers seek.

And it all begins with the warm welcome of local experts, like Glavin, Honan and a host of others, who know every nook and cranny of their homeland, making the journey one that’s truly unforgettable.

The CIE Tours difference

For nearly a century, CIE Tours has been weaving travel dreams into reality, and the secret behind its success lies in the unparalleled travel experience the company offers.

This travel company takes pride in its rich history, which began back in 1932. With roots in Ireland’s national transit system, CIE Tours’ trains and buses connected the cities, towns and villages of Ireland before expanding to serve travelers worldwide.

Today, CIE Tours has helped more than 3 million guests enjoy the vacation of their dreams with carefree touring, authentic experiences and expert guides. Their all-inclusive packages mean no hidden fees or surprises; all attractions and many meals are included in one upfront price.

On Nov. 19, would-be travelers can find special deals during CIE Tours’ Black Friday sale, its most significant sale of the year. On Cyber Monday, exclusive offers continue and are designed to inspire travelers. CIE Tours has introduced four new tours in Ireland, Scotland, and Italy for 2024.

Mark the calendars for CIE Tours’ Black Friday sale beginning Nov. 19 and continued savings through the week of Cyber Monday. Learn more about CIE Tours at www.cietours.com .