2021 Southern Gems Self-Drive - 7 Days/6 Nights
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Jul 09, 2021 | Jul 15, 2021 | Get Quote | ||
Aug 15, 2021 | Aug 21, 2021 | Get Quote | ||
Sep 19, 2021 | Sep 25, 2021 | Get Quote | ||
Sep 24, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Get Quote | ||
Oct 03, 2021 | Oct 09, 2021 | Get Quote | ||
Oct 17, 2021 | Oct 23, 2021 | Get Quote |
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Spring Sale, Save up to 20%
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Promotion Details
Use code SPRING1521 for 15% discount valid on the land portion of new 2021 or 2022 bookings reserved 4/5/2021-5/16/2021 departing 8/1/2021-12/31/22 for the following tours: Irish Odyssey, Irish Classic, Jewels of Ireland, Scots Irish Tour, Scottish & Irish Dream, Scottish & Irish Gold, Taste of Britain & Ireland, Scottish Isles & Glens and 11 day itineraries for Taste of Scotland & Ireland or Scottish Clans & Castles. Use code SPRING1021 for 10% discount valid on the land portion of new 2021 or 2022 bookings reserved 4/5/2021-5/16/2021 departing 8/1/2021-12/31/22 including all Guided Coach Tours to Ireland, Britain, Iceland or Italy, Classic Itineraries Self-Drive and Classic Itineraries with Driver to Ireland. Use code PD10 for 10% discount on 2021 or 2022 Private Driver vacations to Ireland, Britain and Iceland reserved 4/5/2021-5/16/2021 departing 8/1/2021-12/31/22. Non-refundable $250 per person deposit is required within 5 days of making the reservation. Discounts exclude Military Tattoo departures, Custom Private Groups, and Traveler’s Choice a la carte self-drive options. Discount not combinable with any other offer except a repeat guest incentive for verified past guests. Temporary changes to our standard terms and conditions regarding flexibility apply to new bookings for Ireland & Britain until further notice. Notice of change in travel plans must be given more than 30 days prior to departure; standard cancellation penalties apply for cancellation without rebooking or changes made less than 30 days prior to departure. Bookings can be changed to a different destination and/or to a different departure date prior to December 31, 2022 with no land penalty. Penalty waiver applies to the land portion of the booking only; airfares may be subject to penalties and/or change fees from the airline. If you choose a trip or departure that is more expensive than the original, you are responsible for the difference in price; if the trip or departure is less expensive than the original, a future travel credit will be issued for the difference in price. Does not apply to Traveler’s Choice Self-Drive Vacations. Flexibility for Group & Custom Private Driver Travel vary; contact 800-223-6508 for details. Future travel credit has no cash value but is fully transferable. Offer dependent on space availability. May be withdrawn at any time. CST #202 185-20
**2022 bookings can be changed for the period during which COVID-19 is still affecting travel and national or federal health agencies in your country of residence have either issued a warning to avoid non-essential travel to your destination due to COVID-19 or if the destination country is not open to travel.

Past Guest Receive $150 Savings
Past Guest Receive $150 Savings
Promotion Details
$150.00 per person discount for travelers who reserve a new CIE Tours guided tour within 12 months of return travel. This offer can be combined with any other CIE Tours promotion and is valid for all scheduled tours or Private Driver vacations. Discount will be applied once travel history has been verified. Not valid on groups or self-drive. Other restrictions may apply. CIE Tours reserves the right to withdraw this promotion at any time. Offer good for returning customers.

Military Personnel Save 10%
Military Personnel Save 10%
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Please note that a valid military ID is required for booking. Must show valid military ID. Subject to availability, not combinable with any other CIE Tours offer/discount and may be withdrawn at any time. Not available for group travel. Other conditions may apply. Other restrictions may apply.

Group Discount - The more the merrier
Group Discount - The more the merrier
Promotion Details
Discounts apply to land only pricing, per person, and may vary by departure date. Valid for private group and shared group vacations. Not combinable with any other CIE Tours offers or discounts. Offer may be withdrawn at any time, and is subject to availability. Other conditions may apply. Additional restrictions may apply.
Tour Itinerary
Cliffs of Moher , Dingle Peninsula , Dublin , Killarney , Kinsale , Shannon
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Day 1
Dublin Independent SightseeingBegin your trip with a day of sightseeing in Dublin. Take a Hop On Hop Off bus tour, and see all the city's highlights with the freedom to stop off and explore further as you please. Your Hop On Hop Off bus ticket also gives you admission to the Little Museum of Dublin, an old Georgian townhouse with a fantastic collection of 5,000 objects telling the story of the city. Plus, you will have a voucher to admit you to one of Dublin's top attraction
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Day 2
Dublin Independent Sightseeing Taylors Three RockContinue your adventure on a Hop On Hop Off bus tour - or you might decide to take a train or bus out of the city to see some of Dublin's charming coastal villages and seaside suburbs, like Howth and Dalkey. Splendid ocean views, excellent seafood and lovely streetscapes await you. This evening head out for an evening to dine on Irish specialities and take in a lively show at Taylors Three Rock Pub. (B, D)
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Day 3
Blarney Castle | KinsalePick up your Hertz renal car and travel to Blarney Castle, climb the winding staircase to kiss the famous stone and see if the legend is true - will it give you the gift of eloquence. Stroll the acres the gardens and parklands. Drive on to Kinsale, a picturesque old fishing town now known for art galleries and gourmet food. Explore its historic streets, once besieged by the Spanish Armada, before dinner in your hotel. (B, D)
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Day 4
Killarney | DingleSavor your morning in Kinsale, strolling along the scenic harbor or shopping in the bookshops and art galleries. Drive on to Killarney, perhaps you will choose to travel via scenic West Cork route and experience the beautiful Healy Pass. Arrive in the bustling and friendly town of Killarney to enjoy and explore. You might choose to visit Moriarty's in the Gap of Dunloe, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner. Continue on to the charming town of Dingle, where you will dine at your hotel. (B, D)
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Day 5
Slea Head | Blasket Centre| DingleSet out on the Slea Head Loop one of Ireland's most beautiful drives, through scenic ocean and mountain vistas. Visit the Blasket Centre in Dunquin to learn about the Blasket Islands, visible off the coast. Abandoned in 1954, they were once a lively outpost of traditional culture and language. Return to Dingle and take the rest of the day to wander and dine as you wish in this quant harbor village. You might visit Murphy's Ice Cream, known for their distinctive flavors like Orange Marmadade, Brown Bread and Dingle Gin. (B)
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Day 6
Foynes Flying Museum | Cliffs of Moher | Medieval Castle BanquetVisit the Foynes Flying Boat and Maritime Museum, which reveals the pivotal role a small Irish village played in the early days of transatlantic air travel. Drive to the magnificent Cliffs of Moher, soaring 700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. Walk along the cliff path for wonderous views of the ocean and the miles of cliffs. Enjoy an evening at a medieval-style banquet in an authentic Irish castle. (B, D)
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Day 7
Tour Ends in ShannonYour tour ends after breakfast. Drive to Shannon Airport and return your rental car. (B)
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Health and Safety Protocols for CIE Tours
Before You Arrive
Because rules and guidelines vary from country to country and are continually changing, before you travel, we will provide you with the most up-to-date information to ensure you are informed about protocols in your destination.
Most airlines have announced new procedures including requiring flight attendants to wear masks, sanitizing all surfaces between flights and having seating configurations that allow for physical distancing. We recommend visiting your airline's website for specific information on their policies.
On the Road- For guests who elect to go on a group tour, the majority of our departures will be small groups, with a number of empty seats on coaches to allow guests to space out for a more comfortable experience. For those who prefer an even smaller group and more independence, we have an extensive offering of private driver and self-drive options. While specific protocols will vary from location to location, some general guidelines will be followed:
- The interiors of our coaches will be sanitized daily, including regular cleaning of high-touch areas and surfaces. Scheduled stops will facilitate frequent hand washing and hand sanitizer will be available at all times.
- At hotels, guest rooms will be disinfected thoroughly between stays and common areas such as lobbies, elevators, restaurants and fitness centers will be cleaned continuously throughout each day.
- When visiting attractions, all appropriate local safety precautions will be followed, and guests may be rotated in smaller sub-groups when necessary.
- Social distancing will be incorporated in some form in most activities and visits. Teams are working hard to make this as seamless as possible, ensuring your comfort and security.
Our Tour Directors are not only local experts but are also trained to handle a variety of unexpected situations - including illnesses and emergencies. They will be thoroughly trained on enhanced hygiene and physical distancing procedures, and will ensure that guests know what to expect every step of the way. If any issues arise, we have systems and protocols in place and the Tours Directors also have extensive local support to assist.
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Oakwood Hotel
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Fantastic trip, more than I was expecting.
We greatly enjoyed this tour. The itinerary covered a lot of fabulous places to see, the accommodations were excellent, and the tour guide/coach driver was very entertaining and informative. We will definitely consider CIE and Affordable Tours in booking our next vacation. Thanks!
I expected more hands on guidance in the choice of pubs, more going as a group. However I liked very much our driver/guide, Matt Nolan. His manner was very pleasant, his introductions to the areas we visited and history talks were just enough, and he was skilled driver on the narrow roads. Time on the bus was calm and quiet which seemed to suit us. He managed all the travel details professionally.
Great tour, Highly recommended!
Exceeded my expectations. Wonderful accommodations, very interactive experience with the tour stops.
Wonderful experience, we are looking forward to booking another tour.
Price very reasonable. Nice accommodations. Great tours and good amount of free time.
It was a great experience from beginning to end.
I would highly recommend CIE Tours. The tour, accommodations and food were excellent. Our driver, David, was the best!
2nd trip with CIE. both were up to expectations. good drivers and guides. good selection of places to tour.
This was a great tour with lots of included activities. CIE was very accommodating and helpful.
CIE is a very solid tour company. This was our third trip with CIE and we have toured with five other companies, all well known. CIE is not the cheapest, but the quality is excellent and there are no optional excursions. Everything is included in the price. This means they stick to popular tour options. Optional excursions offer the chance to customize the tour or to opt out of some selections. There were no CIE scheduled attractions that we would have left out. Service and organization were very sound as always.
Our driver/ guide, Murt, made the whole experience very enjoyable. He had a great sense of humor, provided interesting stories & historical events and gave us the best amount of time each day to see all the events on our schedule.
CIE was great. Tour Director was wonderful.
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The trip was wonderful. This is our second CIE tour and totally enjoyed both and highly recommend.