2023 Irish Explorer - 9 Days/8 Nights
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Go For The Green with Air from $499
Go For The Green with Air from $499
Promotion Details
Ireland round-trip airfare sale to Dublin or Shannon includes all taxes/fees; valid for travel from select U.S. gateways for bookings made between March 1, 2023-March 31, 2023, in conjunction with any CIE Tours guided vacation or Classic Itinerary Self-Drive within Ireland only, departing April 1, 2023-October 31, 2023. No blackout dates. Air prices are for economy class and per person. $499 economy class is valid from Boston, New York, Hartford, and Philadelphia, $699 economy class is valid from 22 gateways including Northeast and Mid-Atlantic US gateways, Chicago, Cleveland, Los Angeles, Orlando, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington-Dulles; $899 economy class is valid for travel from all other gateways. Full payment for air is due at time of booking plus $250 per person non-refundable tour deposit. Airfares must be purchased through CIE Tours, are non-refundable and non-commissionable, may not be available on all desired travel dates and is subject to airline-imposed change penalties starting from $350 per ticket plus any fare differential per passenger at re-ticketing. Baggage fees may apply; see https://www.iflybags.com for details. Not combinable with any other CIE Tours offers or discounts with the exception of CIE Tours repeat guest incentive and not available for group travel or Travelers Choice self-drive itineraries. Offer may be withdrawn at any time and is subject to availability; other conditions may apply. Land prices are per person, based on double occupancy for 2023 departures and vary by departure date.

Exclusive, $300 Off Ireland Vacations
Exclusive, $300 Off Ireland Vacations
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Save $150 (C) per person on the land portion of new 2023 bookings guided coach vacations and Classic Itinerary self-drive tours in Ireland only reserved 3/1/2023 - 3/31/2023 for travel 4/1/2023 - 10/31/2023. $250 (C) per person non-refundable deposit is required within 5 days of making the reservation. Promotion excludes Private Driver, Groups, and Traveler's Choice self-drive options. Promotion is combinable with a repeat guest incentive for verified past guests. Offer may be withdrawn at any time and is subject to availability; other conditions may apply. Land prices are per person, based on double occupancy for 2023 departures and vary by departure date.

Exclusive, Save 20% On Ireland and Britain Vacations
Exclusive, Save 20% On Ireland and Britain Vacations
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Save 15% on the land portion of new 2023 bookings of the following CIE Tours guided coach vacations: Gems of Northern England, Gems of Southern England, Irish and Scottish Sampler, Irish Explorer, Irish Heritage and Irish Spirit OR Save 15% on the land portion only of new 2023 bookings of the following CIE Tours Classic Itinerary self-drive tours: Irish Explorer, Irish Heritage and Irish Spirit made 3/3/23- 3/25/23 for travel 4/2/23 – 12/31/23. $250 (C) per person non-refundable deposit is required within 5 days of making the reservation. Promotion excludes Private Driver, Groups, and Traveler’s Choice self-drive options. Promotion is combinable with a repeat guest incentive for verified past guests. Offer may be withdrawn at any time and is subject to availability; other conditions may apply.

Past Guest Receive $150 Savings
Past Guest Receive $150 Savings
Promotion Details
$150 repeat guest discount applies to each verified past traveler on new bookings made by December 31, 2023 on a CIE Tours 2023 guided vacation or Private Driver vacation. $75 repeat guest discount applies to each verified past traveler on new bookings made by December 31, 2023 on a 2023 CIE Tours Classic Itinerary Self-Drive or Travelers Choice self-drive Ireland vacation. This offer is combinable with any other CIE Tours promotion. Discount will be applied once travel history has been verified. Not valid on Groups. Other restrictions may apply. CIE Tours reserves the right to withdraw this promotion at any time.

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.

Traveling Solo? Save $50 on All Tours
Traveling Solo? Save $50 on All Tours
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Save $50 per person on any new booking for scheduled guided vacations to Ireland, Britain, Iceland and Italy. Use code SOLO. Offer not combinable with other discounts except for repeat guest incentive for verified past guests. Deposits are required within 5 days of making the reservation and are non-refundable. Not available for group travel, self-drive or private driver vacations. Other conditions may apply. Offer dependent on space availability. May be withdrawn at any time.
Tour Itinerary
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Day 1
Dublin City Tour | Glasnevin Cemetery Museum | Clontarf CastleYour tour departs at 2:00 PM from the Clontarf Castle Hotel lobby, a short ride from Dublin Airport and a few miles north of Dublin city center. Head out for a tour of central Dublin with a local guide to see elegant Georgian squares, public buildings, and monuments. Visit Glasnevin Cemetery Museum, Ireland's national cemetery - it's a fascinating “who's who” of modern Irish history. Join your group for a welcome drink followed by dinner in the castle hotel.(D)
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Day 2
Strokestown Park | Blakes of the Hollow Pub | DonegalVisit Strokestown Park to explore Ireland's tragic history. Tour the National Famine Museum and then Strokestown House; the grand Georgian mansion will reveal the contrast between the luxurious lives of its residents and the destitution of their tenants. Stroll the park to see the walled gardens and woodlands. Next, a CIE Tours exclusive: visit Blakes of the Hollow Pub, a Victorian bar that retains many features original to its founding in 1887. Famed author John McGahern, a regular visitor, described it as “one of the happiest and most beautiful bars in the whole of Ireland”. Take a photo by its official “Game of Thrones” door highlighting the series' sixth season. Continue your travels north to Donegal. With its windswept hills where only sheep can thrive, Donegal is renowned for woolen production and tweeds.(B, D)
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Day 3
Slieve League Cliffs | Triona Design | Nancy's BarHead to Teelin to reach the best viewing point of the Slieve League sea cliffs, the highest in Europe. Enjoy a CIE Tours Exclusive experience: sip an Irish coffee as you take in the view from these impressive cliffs. Travel up through beautiful views of Donegal to reach Triona Design Donegal Tweed Center in Ardara, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner, where spinners and weavers will demonstrate their crafts. Head to the popular Nancy's Bar in Ardara for dinner before returning to your hotel in Donegal town, a busy little town that was once a Viking port.(B, D)
Meals: Breakfast Dinner -
Day 4
Belleek Pottery | GalwayDiscover the secrets that have made Belleek Pottery one of the most enduring success stories of Irish craftsmanship during a tour of Belleek Pottery. You'll go behind the scenes to see how this world-famous fine china is made. Travel south to Galway and take a walking tour with a local guide; explore this vibrant city's medieval past and artistic, musical present. Enjoy dinner at your hotel.(B, D)
Meals: Breakfast Dinner -
Day 5
Connemara Celtic Crystal | Dan O'Hara Homestead | ConnemaraExplore scenic Connemara to admire how constantly changing cloud formations give granite hills, sparkling lakes, and peat bogs an added dimension. Stop at the Connemara Celtic Crystal factory to watch skilled artisans demonstrate fine glass-cutting. Travel on through spectacular scenery to visit Dan O'Hara's Homestead, where you'll discover traditional farming methods, see Connemara ponies, and have a light lunch. Return to Galway and enjoy an evening free for independent dining and exploration.(B, L)
Meals: Breakfast Lunch -
Day 6
Cliffs of Moher | KillarneyDrive through Co. Clare to visit the Cliffs of Moher, soaring 700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. Walk along the cliffs to see spectacular vistas, including Galway Bay and the Aran Islands. Embark on a short ferry ride across the River Shannon Estuary. Arrive in Killarney, where you will dine in your hotel this evening.(B, D)
Meals: Breakfast Dinner -
Day 7
Ring of Kerry Tour | Sheepdog DemonstrationHead out to the Ring of Kerry, Ireland's most famous and popular scenic drive. Stop at Moriarty's in the beautiful Gap of Dunloe, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner. Immerse yourself in farm life with a demonstration of sheepdogs herding flocks. Continuing on the scenic drive, pause for panoramic mountain views at Moll's Gap. Your evening is free to explore in Killarney tonight, as you dine independently and perhaps discover some of the town's lively pubs.(B)
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 8
Blarney Castle | Abbey TavernVisit Blarney Castle to kiss the famous stone or take a gentle walk through the lovely parklands and colorful gardens. Head to the Abbey Tavern for Irish cuisine, and an evening of lively entertainment.(B, D)
Meals: Breakfast Dinner -
Day 9
Tour Ends in DublinYour tour ends after breakfast.(B)B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner>
Meals: Breakfast
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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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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.