CIE Tours

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  European Travel

  NEW! 2024 Now Open for Sale! CIE Tours offers a wide selection of vacations to Ireland, Britain, Iceland, and Italy. With more than nine decades of experience, CIE Tours’ all-in inclusive value means your price includes accommodations, guided transportation on state-of-the-art luxury coaches, authentic experiences, most meals, and the services of a knowledgeable tour director.

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For more than nine decades, CIE Tours has helped generations of guests experience the beauty and wonder of Europe, forge new friendships, and be welcomed home far away from their homes. Founded in 1932, their reputation for excellence is rooted in signature Irish hospitality, the genuine warmth of their guides, and a talent for fostering lasting friendships on the road. They offer exclusive access, authentic experiences, and in-depth knowledge that, in the spirit of their Irish heritage, often begins with a story. For more than three million travelers visiting Ireland, Scotland, England, Wales, Italy and Iceland, CIE Tours has provided the perfect travel style.

Top Reasons To Choose CIE Tours

• Expertise. CIE Tours leverages more than 90 years of experience and long-standing supplier partnerships to create distinctive and memorable travel experiences for their guests.
• Breadth and depth. With more than 40 guided and independent vacations in Ireland, Scotland, England, Wales, Iceland and Italy to choose from - plus unlimited options to customize - their portfolio features the places you most want to visit and the travel style that makes your vacation uniquely yours.
• Authenticity. Let CIE Tours immerse you in local culture where you'll meet the people and explore the places you've dreamed about visiting. You'll check off all the sights on your "must-see" list, hear the history and legends from their guides, and visit the hidden gems that only the locals know.
• Deep, local knowledge. Their expert local guides and drivers love sharing their personal knowledge of each destination. They make the trip especially memorable and enlightening for guests, with backstories and insights that simply can't be gleaned from a book.
• All-In Inclusive Advantage. Every attraction on a CIE Tours itinerary is included in your up-front price, so your tour director is focused on showing you the destination and ensuring that your vacation is everything you'd imagined it would be.

Frequently Asked Questions About CIE Tours

• What kind of trips can I take with CIE Tours?

  CIE Tours offers more than 40 different vacation options in Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales, Iceland and Italy.  You can experience these popular destinations on a fully guided vacation, with your own private driver, or on a self-drive adventure.  On a guided vacation, you can leave all the planning and logistics to their experts, so all you need to do is sit back and relax. No need to worry about where to stay or what attractions to visit; CIE Tours has mapped out your route based on more than nine decades of experience. You can fully customize your vacation with your group of 10 people or more; or take a vacation with a private driver with a traveling party of one to nine people. If a self-drive adventure is your style, CIE Tours offers many options.

• How much would a tour cost?

  The tours can vary in price, so this is important to think about when you want to stay within a budget. You can let the travel agent know your budget and they can try to work with you based on the amount you give them. The price varies based on where you are going, what you are doing, where you are staying, extras you put onto the trip, and how long you are going to be gone. All of these factors can change the amount you have to pay for the trip. The prices range from $1,499 to $6,999. These prices can also change based on the above factors, so keep this in mind. The prices are all-inclusive, including travel, stay, food, activities, and more. 

• Can I take a guide on my own and not be stuck with other people?

  You could choose a self-drive itinerary to be 100% on your own, but consider the benefits of a guided vacation where you can just sit back and relax; and leave the planning to CIE Tours. While you may begin your vacation as strangers, a guided vacation brings together a small group of people with similar interests (generally no more than 48 people on a coach). With your tour director as the host, you will quickly get to know one another, and for many people, meeting like-minded travelers can be one of the most rewarding aspects of guided vacationing. 

• Can I tell the agent what I want out of the trip?

  Yes, you can let the travel agent know anything you want them to know about the trip you are wanting to take. This is important because they work with you to provide the most comprehensive, customized case that you can possibly have. They want you to be satisfied and happy with your experience and work to help you create memories, so they love hearing what you have to say.

• Do they have the support that can help me regardless of what time?

  Yes, they do offer 24/7 services for those who are looking for help. You just need to call their helpline at 1-800-243-8687. You can speak with one of the qualified, knowledgeable customer service agents who are able to help.

• Do they have specialists that are working in each destination?

  They do have specialists that guide the tours in each of the places. These are specialists that speak English but also know the areas well. This ensures that you are provided with the best possible tour from a guide that actually knows where they are going, more about the area and the history of the places you are going to be visiting on the itinerary.

• What if I have dietary restrictions?

  If you have dietary restrictions, then these should be disclosed during the time of booking. You want to make sure that they make note of this so that all of the meals provided are provided to accommodate your allergy or other dietary restrictions.  

• Where do you stay while you are at the destinations?

  When you book your vacation with CIE Tours, you are able to get more out of where you stay because every person who stays with them is booked inside some of the most luxurious hotels. Not only that, but you can ensure that you're staying in a high-end place that is safe, comfortable and that the company would only put their own families in if they were to book with them. 

• Is there a single supplement that can be used for travelers who are solo?

  Yes, there is a single supplement that provides passengers who are traveling alone with a way to have their own room. Unfortunately, room sharing is something that is not provided, so you may have to spend a bit more, but these private rooms ensure you have a good time and do not have to worry about staying with someone you may not know.

• On average, what is the group size like?

  The groups can range in size based on where you are going and what type of tour you choose to take. You can make sure that you are going on a tour that you feel the most comfortable taking. The maximum number of guests is around 44, while groups are generally around 30 or 35 passengers and guests at any given time with some groups being less. 

Health and Safety Protocols on CIE Tours

As the leader in Ireland and Britain and one of the longest-standing tour operators in North America, CIE Tours is partnered with the leading tourism authorities, and operates at the highest levels of health and safety guidelines in the US and Europe, including regional and national standards for COVID-19 procedures. For the latest information, visit www.cietours.com/health-safety-guidelines.

CIE Tours’ tour directors are not only local experts but are also trained to handle a variety of unexpected situations - including illnesses and emergencies. They are thoroughly trained on enhanced hygiene and physical distancing procedures and ensure that guests know what to expect every step of the way. CIE Tours in-country operations and logistics team is on call 24/7. In Ireland alone, they have 30 back-office operations staff, always ready to assist.