CIE Tours

Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales, Iceland, Italy, and Spain

CIE Tours

CIE Tours has been the premier tour operator for Ireland and Britain vacations, earning a reputation for excellence rooted in its signature Irish hospitality since 1932. Expertly crafted vacations to Ireland, Scotland, England, Iceland, Italy and Spain suit every travel style and taste - from the camaraderie of coach tours and custom group travel to a variety of independent adventures, small group tours, and personalized private driver experiences.

Insider Tip

CIE Tours' Inclusive Advantage means everything on your guided vacation itinerary is included - most meals, entertainment, and much more. There are no hidden charges or optional extras.

Virtuoso Preferred Supplier Since 15 Jun 2015

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Virtuoso Benefits

Virtuoso guests will receive a complimentary transfer upon arrival.

We provide the complimentary transfers to ALL Virtuoso passengers on our guided vacations in Ireland regardless if they take our air or not. Arrival and departure dates must coincide with the tour dates. We are not able to offer the transfer if there are pre/post nights.

Applicable to all 2026 and 2027 Ireland Guided Vacations*

Booking Window: January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026

Travel Window: January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2027

*The exclusive amenity applies to land-only bookings. When airfare is booked through CIE Tours, complimentary group transfers are automatically included. This amenity is combinable with any other CIE Tours promotion.

Other Terms and Conditions:

  • Start date of tour: Free transfers leave Dublin Airport’s Terminal 2 at 7:00 am, 9:30 am or 12 noon only.
  • End date of tour: Free transfers arrive Dublin Airport at 6:00 am, 9:00 am or 12 noon only.

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One Great Trip

By: Dan


Reviewed on: 23 Sep 2019

Luke was filled with so much information. He was so pleasant and easy to get along with. We had a great time with him. A lot of fun!
Travel Advisor:  Vira Mastroianni
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CIE Ireland

By: JLK


Reviewed on: 23 Sep 2019

Overall a good tour but more downtime needed,
Travel Advisor:  Marian Blessing
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Driver/ director

By: Columbia


Reviewed on: 30 Sep 2019

It was a comprehensive great tour. Colm was a top notch driver and kept us on an aggressive schedule.
Travel Advisor:  Marian Blessing
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Scotland/ Ireland tour

By: JHP


Reviewed on: 27 Sep 2019

The CIE group was very good . Our Bus driver/ guide was like a walking history book . Pat went above and beyond what was required . The tour started in Glasgow and the staff at the Doubletree by Hilton was not satisfactory . Young man at checkin really didn’t care and then dinner took several hours and most attendees had traveled all night . Shortfall on CIE , - had NO type meet and greet and took entire tour to meet all the attendees Overall had a very good time and would recommend to others , with a few changes if I could
Travel Advisor:  Laura Schelling
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Great Experience

By: Mary


Reviewed on: 16 Oct 2019

Our drive B and B experience was fantastic! We loved this driving trip!
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British Islands

By: Lab Lovers


Reviewed on: 06 Jan 2020

Planning this private trip was difficult because of CIE but I would recommend them for a group tour. In spite of the planning phase being difficult and part of the trip becoming unpleasant due to a driver, CIE did a wonderful job of addressing our concerns and making it right in the end.
Travel Advisor:  Ara Cromwell
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CIE Scots Irish Tour

By: Steve


Reviewed on: 30 Sep 2019

It was a full itinerary covering about 2,000 miles. Our driver and Irish guide, Oisin Quinn, was excellent. He did everything possible to make it an enjoyable tour for everyone. I give CIE and the tour a B+. There were only a few things that we would have liked to be different, especially allowing more time at several locations (Britannia & Titanic). Only one of the hotels was not up to par with all of the others. There were also several things that we thought were exceptional (Cross Key Inn & South Pole Inn).
Travel Advisor:  Molly Reidel
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IRELAND

By: JANE


Reviewed on: 30 Sep 2019

We compared our trip with Globus that we took to Italy. We had a driver and a tour guide which was very interesting to us with all his information.
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Ireland trip

By: Traveler


Reviewed on: 11 Oct 2019

90% of the trip was awesome, 2 of the air b&b’s were dirty, and the hosts were not very pleasant
Travel Advisor:  Lisa Yildirim
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Ireland 2019

By: Deb


Reviewed on: 07 Oct 2019

CIE tours did a wonderful job. We really felt we saw the real Ireland culture, history, political background, agriculture, music and dance. The hotels and food were great. The tour director Colom Willis was just absolutely wonderful, he went above and beyond each day of the trip and was very knowledgeable. I would recommend to a friend!!
Travel Advisor:  Annie Humble - Gougler
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ireland

By: HBW


Reviewed on: 12 Oct 2019

Our itinerary was perfect and our driver, Tom, was a gem!
Travel Advisor:  Deborah Daniel
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UK Sampler

By: Plays2Relax


Reviewed on: 13 Oct 2019

Keeping in mind my recent tour was a sampler, it lived up to its title. However, I felt I spent more time traveling then actually enjoying the places I visited. I did take into account the possibility of inclement weather but better options needed to be put in place to compensate missing out on activities, especially the food walking tour which consisted of an off the beat pub and then coffee and dessert somewhere else where we were rushed in and out. Not to mention that our guide although a lovely young lady admitted she knew little if no history of Belfast but plenty about the pubs and club scene. Also there was no need to repeat nearly identical (long) vaudeville type shows in Ireland and Scotland especially since most travelers were required to be ready at 6:30am the next morning for lengthy return flights home.
Travel Advisor:  Helen Papa
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Scotland Trip

By: Walt


Reviewed on: 13 Oct 2019

Trip was enjoyable and well handled.
Travel Advisor:  Nancy Nora
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Ireland in the fall

By: pat


Reviewed on: 21 Oct 2019

We felt that CIE had a couple of important missing links in their tour. We had paid for transportation from the airport to the hotel and paid more than double what the taxi rate said on the meter. When we arrived at the airport we had to call the company they used and another driver was kind and called for us so we didn't have to kick in the $10 international phone fee for the day. The hotel they used was way north of Dublin so we were stuck there for a day and a half. Miserable beds in that hotel but they did get us into a room in the morning which we appreciated after traveling all night. The trip was advertised as no more than 24. We had 25. They advertised everyone would have a window seat but they assigned seats and tried to keep everyone in the front half of the bus. We ended up going in the back so my husband and I would each have a window. It worked out ok. The last day in Dublin was on our own and you had to take public transportation back to the hotel which was 7 miles away.
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Ireland trip

By: Moi


Reviewed on: 26 Oct 2019

All the drivers contracted showed up when and where expected...all were courteous and helpful. One fellow who did most of the driving knew of interesting sites to visit, and was generally knowledgeable about a wide range of subjects. Hotels were clean, and if in cities, accessible to transportation or interesting places to which one could walk . And all the hotels knew I was coming!
Travel Advisor:  Amber Schwartzkopf
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Ireland tour

By: Cecelia


Reviewed on: 05 Nov 2019

Tour was well paced and I never felt rushed or that I did not have enough time to see everything. Tour guide was excellent and made it fun. Hotels were all very nice and food was excellent.
Travel Advisor:  Patty Perry
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Iceland

By: Gerri


Reviewed on: 01 Aug 2021

CIE outdid themselves in planning the tour. All visits went smoothly hlycand the meals were outstanding.
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Taste of Iceland Tour

By: Deb


Reviewed on: 09 Sep 2021

Our tour was amazing and our guide David Kelly was great? We were so glad to have been in his group! Very informative ad felt very well looked after. We look forward to using CIE again!
Travel Advisor:  Debbie Crockett
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Scottish Highlands and Islands

By: Sid


Reviewed on: 23 Sep 2021

Itinerary, hotels, food great (with the exception of Novotel Hotel), and best of all, a terrific tour guide! He made the trip fun, informative and memorable!
Travel Advisor:  Andre Xavier
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Enjoyed the Tour

By: Joan


Reviewed on: 06 Oct 2021

Iceland Tour: I found all the sites that the CIE tours offered very interesting. The hotels were clean and comfortable. The meals that were offered were very good. The last meal was wonderful. In a 5 star restaurant.
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Tour

By: TM


Reviewed on: 09 Nov 2021

Easy to work with. Quick to respond to an issue
Travel Advisor:  Eric Miller
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CIE was wonderful

By: Gaylene Nunn


Reviewed on: 02 Nov 2021

My trip on the Irish Adventure was more than I ever could have imagined. My tour guide, Murt O’Shea, was so knowledgeable on Irish history and took very good care of everyone on the tour. I enjoyed all the meals at the hotels and at local pubs. It was so nice to have an all inclusive tour and not have to drive or make any decisions. The hotels were great. Thanks CIE for making my trip so memorable.
Travel Advisor:  Cathy Rowland
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The perfect trip!

By: Kelsey


Reviewed on: 14 May 2022

First off, we just loved our tour guide and driver! They made the whole experience more incredible. CIE made traveling so stress free. It was nice know I didn’t have to plan anything while tracing with them. The days were filled with plenty to do while still leaving space for down time. The accommodations were nice and the food was incredible. We will definitely be traveling with CIE again!
Travel Advisor:  Beth Dwyer
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Wonderful Tour of Ireland

By: Hildy04


Reviewed on: 18 May 2022

Nice Itinerary, Accommodations, Meals & Tour Bus Driver. Clean & comfortable coach bus. This tour covered everything, but a bit hectic at times.
Travel Advisor:  Gae Kravit
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CIE

By: Jenn


Reviewed on: 03 Jun 2022

Fantastic! Loved how organized our itinerary was and the backpacks with all of the travel goodies was a nice touch.
Travel Advisor:  Molly Reidel
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👍🏻👍🏻

By: T


Reviewed on: 28 Mar 2023

Very knowledgeable and professional. We learned so much! CIE was very organized but run a tight schedule. We wished we had more time to unwind after each day. There’s a lot to take in within such a short time. Felt like it was a constant rush and came home after two weeks exhausted.
Travel Advisor:  Cathy Rowland
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London Trip

By: Jessie


Reviewed on: 21 Jun 2022

We had a wonderful time with CIE in London. Our guide was John and our driver was Gary. Our experience was enhanced with the history provided by John. He answered lots of questions and was available to recommend evening activities. The coach was punctual, clean, and a great way to travel in comfort. We loved the trip and plan to use CIE again.
Travel Advisor:  Mandy Pullin
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Scotland/Ireland

By: JB


Reviewed on: 30 Jun 2022

Very satisfied with the drivers and accommodations that CIE put together for our group. The drivers were well versed in the areas we traveled to.
Travel Advisor:  Robin Berman
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Ireland

By: Gerri


Reviewed on: 06 Jul 2022

Every aspect of the trip went like clockwork. CIE is a terrific tour company. Hotels were great, food was delicious and the sights were very exciting. Loved the sheep dog exhibition and the school house show.
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Scottish Dream

By: Barb


Reviewed on: 13 Jul 2022

What a special bus tour. Our trip to the Highlands was ever so memorable. The scenery and hotels were spectacular. Our guide and driver did an excellent job. They personalized our tour to reflect our needs. Kudos to them from the twelve of us who ranged in age from nine to Eighty-six.
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CIE pretty good 2 us not Jacqui

By: S K from DFW


Reviewed on: 25 Jul 2022

The system wouldn't accept a no recommendation. Just so you know. My family was so excited. We had so much fun. Liz the most knowledgeable Scotland guide was amazing. Our Dublin guide was a no-show. Jacqui, our driver of the year, went well beyond measures and made sure wedidn't miss anything while in Ireland. CIE left this young lady hanging with 27 souls. Jacqui did it all. This trip would have half failed without her. Let me name a few Jacqui elite skills at work: lost passport found, money recovered, late arrivals joined, dinner/tour/show/extra outings arranged , my walker and luggage was taken n luggage was taken care of, Jacqui made things happen, dinner at the brazen head n into Temple Bar, massage n nails. Jacqui was the force on the ground with local knowledge and contacts making our Ireland leg of the trip simply the best . Yes, we r planning another over 20K vacation adventure. We're taking into consideration how CIE treated Jacqui if we'd use them again.
Travel Advisor:  Cathy Rowland
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Scottish Dreams

By: Phillygirl


Reviewed on: 22 Jul 2022

Air travel was a nightmare but that was not the fault of CIE or out travel agent. The tour was wonderful from beginning to end.
Travel Advisor:  Cathy Rowland
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Coach driver

By: Larry


Reviewed on: 03 Aug 2022

Coach driver did a wonderful job of driving, explain the country and taking care of our luggage.
Travel Advisor:  Gregg Humble
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Ireland trip

By: pc


Reviewed on: 17 Aug 2022

It was good. The start was shaky. Leaving at five in the evening, you are not able to get any sleep on the plane between the activity on the plane and the time gain flying east. Landing at five in the morning which would have been midnight at home we are now faced with getting our bags, getting to the hotel which we can't check into until 3:00, and starting a tour of Trinity college at 2:00 we were now working on a full day with no sleep. We needed some were lay down for an hour. The rest of the trip was great!
Travel Advisor:  Alexandra Bohn
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Scotland/Ireland

By: Beth


Reviewed on: 07 Aug 2022

We were thrilled with the level of service from CIE tours. I would highly recommend them to anyone. Our tour guides were really professional and worked tirelessly to assure our trip was enjoyable!
Travel Advisor:  Beth Dwyer
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Iteland

By: Oneill


Reviewed on: 18 Aug 2022

The hotel locations were good.
Travel Advisor:  Kara Duncan
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Ireland

By: Ireland


Reviewed on: 20 Aug 2022

The itinerary and hotels were good. Sometimes the daily schedule was a bit "loose." We knew the itinerary each morning, but lunch times were allusive. Often lunch wasn't until 2pm. On the last day, the driver/tour guide opted to give the group a tour of the city, arriving at the hotel at 5:30pm even though the group had to leave at 6:30pm for the farewell dinner. Because we had an early morning flight and the farewell dinner wouldn't return us until 11pm, we had to skip it. Meals in the hotels were OK but we opted to skip several of them to eat on our own at local restaurants to experience the local cuisine. At least they separated our large group (42 travelers) into 2 buses. I was surprised that with CIE's required proof of vaccination no one every checked our vaccine cards. Cie provides an adequate tour for unseasoned travelers, but the quality and organization does not match Globus tours.
Recommended

Ireland and England

By: Carol


Reviewed on: 11 Sep 2022

Ireland guide was great. London guide was not as friendly or complete on options.
Travel Advisor:  Arlene Humble
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Scotland

By: Kokajo


Reviewed on: 03 Sep 2022

I have travelled with CIE Tours before, and they are excellent! Their tour guides and drivers are the best. No one does Ireland and Scotland better. They will do my next trip to Europe.
Travel Advisor:  Cathy Rowland
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A good experience but I wanted great

By: Seasidelj


Reviewed on: 10 Sep 2022

We signed up for a small group tour & had 20 people on our bus but we were traveling with a second bus of 22 which now made it a large group. Not what we planned. Our tour guide was not from Scotland as was the one on the other bus so we didn’t know the difference of having a local guide until our last day when we traveled on 1 bus with just the local guide. His knowledge of the area was amazing & he filled us with lots of history along the way as well as at our destination. We wished this had been our experience the whole trip. Our guide was nice enough but just not as knowledgeable. Others on our tour noticed the difference immediately as they had traveled with CIE prior. The reason we will try again. Most of the hotels were fine but one could be upgraded. The itinerary included a tour that no longer exists so this time was filled with shopping. I would prefer it be filled with something that goes along with the Clans & Castles theme. Loved the tours & itinerary otherwise.
Travel Advisor:  Rosemarie Spinney
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Ireland - Wild Atlantic Way

By: Anonymous


Reviewed on: 11 Sep 2022

Although I did not deal with CIE directly, I do know that our driver from CIE, Jimmy Kelley, was phenomenal. Not only was he a good driver, he seemed like a walking encyclopedia of the history and current happenings in all of Ireland. He had a delightful sense of humor and serenaded us with his beautiful voice as he drove.
Travel Advisor:  Joan Lovell
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Excellent Irish Pub Tour

By: Dave


Reviewed on: 20 Sep 2022

We had a wonderful time on our Irish Pub Tour with CIE. Our driver/guide, Leslie, was amazing! He took such good care of us and the ease of the trip made our vacation so enjoyable! Everything on the entire trip was awesome, the hotels, the food, the tours, the coach, the guides... we really had the best time in Ireland! Wonderful country - wonderful people. CIE did an excellent job.
Travel Advisor:  Lisa Renae Torgerson
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Beautiful! Majestic!

By: MIA


Reviewed on: 22 Sep 2022

We spent a lifetime dreaming of Scotland and Ireland and with CIE that happened! Every night the hotels were amazing, except one little fire alarm incident, the Tour Guides in each country, Scotland (David and Neil) and in Ireland (Marlene and Mickey), they were amazing! I would have liked more time at each stop, but the surprise ones were great! The people on the tour were wonderful as well. Made some great new friends! I would like to have stayed in the country more and the city less and definitely more castles! But the Scots and Irish tour was so great. The tour itself was wonderful! Can't wait to go back.
Travel Advisor:  Cathy Rowland
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John was an amazing tour guide!

By: Amanda


Reviewed on: 25 Sep 2022

John was our tour operator and he was amazing! Super friendly and easy to talk to. No matter where we were even if it was just a gas station he was always telling us information. He went above and beyond to help one of our elderly tour mates who needed a little more guidance. I saw an amazing Irish step dancing performance thanks to his recommendation and booking. He just made the trip so amazing! We are so lucky we had him!
Travel Advisor:  Tina Posila
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Great tour experience in Ireland

By: Amie Beaulieu


Reviewed on: 03 Oct 2022

We had a great “Irish Heritage” tour with CIE. From our bus drivers, bus tour guide, excursions, hotels (even a castle) and food everything was amazing. We truly couldn’t have asked for a more immersive experience of Ireland.
Travel Advisor:  Tina Posila
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Got It Together

By: Doug


Reviewed on: 07 Oct 2022

We have used CIE Tours International on previous occasions and have never been disappointed in the quality of their tour directors and drivers. The do a superb job in planning and organizing their trips. I would recommend them to friends and family since my experience with CIE has been very positive.
Travel Advisor:  Jeanne Huth
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Great experience

By: J and L


Reviewed on: 03 Oct 2022

Top notch tour company. Our tour guide was friendly, knowledgeable and excellent driver. They only allowed 26 guests on a bus that could hold 60. Yeah. Tour was well thought out and allowed us to experience things that you would not be able to do on your own
Travel Advisor:  Sarah Vaughn
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So much to experience

By: Ed


Reviewed on: 11 Oct 2022

We were overwhelmed with our tour director/ bus driver Michael! He was knowledgeable, fun and such a joy to travel with. We saw so so much and the additional information provided by Michael enhanced our experience. CIE Tours is a great experience.
Recommended

British issues

By: J.


Reviewed on: 01 Oct 2022

It seems unfair to rate this as this was a tour of the UK commencing two days after the queen died. We understand that CIE couldn't help the cancellations resulting from this. However, the tours of Windsor Castle, Cardiff Castle, the train ride, and some local guides were cancelled, and the only substitution we received was a tour of Castle Howard. There were some issues with hotel and dining as well. Fortunately we had an excellent tour director and driver. I would give them another chance due to the circumstances and the fact that our two previous tours with them were excellent.
Travel Advisor:  Judy Miron
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Irish Gold

By: Radzic


Reviewed on: 06 Oct 2022

Yes I would. Well organized, well thought out.
Travel Advisor:  Cathy Rowland
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Best Tour Company Ever

By: Stephanie


Reviewed on: 18 Oct 2022

I have been on two CIE tours, one in 2013 and one this year (2022). Both tours were phenomenal! Not only does it take the pressure off of booking travel, but you also get a fantastic opportunity to meet new people. Not to mention all the valuable history you learn from the guide. Truly an experience I cannot recommend enough!!
Travel Advisor:  Cathy Rowland
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They know Iceland

By: CapeCodders


Reviewed on: 26 Oct 2022

Tour was put together nicely. Their driver/guide did a great job moving our group around the island. He was knowledgeable professional.
Travel Advisor:  Bobbi Nappi
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Taste of Ireland

By: Cindy and Rodney


Reviewed on: 07 Nov 2022

This was out first time booking a tour and it worked out beautifully. The tour folks met us at the airport in Dublin and took care of us from there. Mark, our bus guide was fun and knowledgeable about much more than just the sights we saw. It was a great trip and i would book again with CIE.
Travel Advisor:  Candace Dupps
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great tour company staff

By: Mare


Reviewed on: 04 Jan 2023

The guides were historically knowledgeable in relating the countries growth over the centuries and customs that are related to both visiting and living in Iceland. They provided a comprehensive overview of each area visited and what to expect regarding weather, dangers, and fun experience to try. Great team work with clients experiences always kept at the forefront of the trip.
Travel Advisor:  Jane Hughes
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Ireland/Scotland Trip

By: Tina Freson


Reviewed on: 28 Nov 2022

Went well but did have an issue at start of vacation; private driver was not holding sign with our name so he was not easy to find when we arrived
Travel Advisor:  Lori O'Connor
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Amazing Tour in a quest to see the Northern Lights

By: A_Vance


Reviewed on: 12 Mar 2023

My wife and I had an amazing opportunity to be on a northern lights tour with CIE in Iceland. I believe we had the best guide (David) and driver (Pall) combination anyone could ask for. It was an amazing trip with even more amazing views. If we go back to Iceland, I will definitely request this duo.
Travel Advisor:  Geneva Raye Hayden
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CIE for the win

By: Alyce


Reviewed on: 04 May 2023

My mother and I had an amazing time on the CIE Isles & Glens tour of Scotland. It went off without a hitch, and gave us more than we could have imagined out of the trip. Our guide, Graham Bruce, was nothing short of amazing. His knowledge and personality made the trip. CEI is so lucky to have him as a contracted partner. Our driver Gordon made sure that we were safe and well taken care of. My mom, who notoriously has a hard time with motion sickness, commented multiple times on how good the driving was. I think the highest compliment we can give is that when we got home we just wanted to return back to Scotland to continue touring with our group. Thank you CIE!
Recommended

Excellent tour of mostly Northern Ireland

By: Lead Guitar


Reviewed on: 29 Apr 2023

Very good. Enjoyed the cities/towns as well as all the stops along the way. Tour director, Joe, was excellent. Organized and well-prepared. Never felt too rushed. Smaller group (27) of like-minded travelers.
Travel Advisor:  Michelle Boyles
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Ireland Adventure Tour

By: Coleman


Reviewed on: 11 May 2023

We loved everything about our trip. The accommodations were excellent along with the food. Our driver/tour guide (Brian) made the tour extra special. He was so knowledgeable about Ireland's history. He shared stories, told jokes and sang for us. He made sure we were happy, well informed and were enjoying our day. This tour was so special because of Brian. Love u Brian!!!!
Travel Advisor:  Melita Hein
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Scottish Dream

By: Courtenay


Reviewed on: 02 May 2023

Excellent tour. Both driver (Stephen) and tour guide (Regine) were fun and full of information. They made the trip. Lots of sightseeing and just the right amount if free time Some dinners were better than others but overall a great trip
Travel Advisor:  Meg Harrison
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A-ok

By: Jtc


Reviewed on: 17 May 2023

Good. Not great but good
Travel Advisor:  Lisa Renae Torgerson
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Ireland trip

By: Jeff and Jen Campbell


Reviewed on: 25 May 2023

Great, all set up as we requested. No problem at any of our CIE planned stops
Travel Advisor:  Patricia Alyanakian
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John Doran

By: Cathy


Reviewed on: 21 May 2023

John Doran was our tour guide and bus driver. He was amazing in every way! Organized, thorough, kind, patient, funny. No problem to small or big that he couldn’t handle, including driving that big bus around all those small roads! He knew the answer to every question. Helpful with us old ladies at every turn.
Travel Advisor:  Tina Posila
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CIE is the best tour group for Ireland

By: Susan


Reviewed on: 27 May 2023

This is my second experience with CIE touring Ireland. John was our coach driver and tour guide and he offered so much knowledge and insight during the whole trip. He made sure we were on time, looked after each person, handled our bags each night, gave us great history, and introduced us to the culture of Ireland. Our tour included not just some great sights, but some extras you just don’t get traveling by yourself. We had private whiskey tastings, Irish story telling, little pubs or restaurants where we had private Irish music and Irish coffee offered… having John available the whole time added insight into the proud Irish culture. He always enjoyed answered all of our questions. The very best way to tour.
Travel Advisor:  Jesse Taylor
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A taste of italy

By: Bonnie


Reviewed on: 10 Jun 2023

Very well organized. Tour guides very knowledgeable.
Travel Advisor:  Lucy Mennie
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Ireland Gold

By: Ireland


Reviewed on: 30 May 2023

Our trip exceeded our expectations. Our tour guide, Alistair was excellent and added his knowledge and guidance to make the tour much more special! Will definitely consider CIE for another tour in the future.
Travel Advisor:  Pat Franks
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Scotland Ireland Gold

By: Gold


Reviewed on: 03 Jun 2023

CIE tours were everything we expected and more. Tour guides and drivers were knowledgeable and fun. Tour bus was clean and vet comfortable. Hotels (and castles) were an integral part of the overall positive experience. Highly recommended.
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Personal driver tour of Southern Ireland

By: Sean


Reviewed on: 15 Jun 2023

CIE was able to provide our Southern tour of Ireland with a personal driver, Patrick Larkin, from Ireland so he knew the side stories of landmarks and history perfectly. Patrick's personality matched ours so he knew what places we would enjoy seeing along with experiencing the Irish culture. CIE would do well in continuing to work with Patrick. My wife and I will refer all to our friends.
Travel Advisor:  Jean Riekers
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Touring Ireland

By: J.K.


Reviewed on: 09 Jun 2023

CIE met or exceeded my expectations for our relatively short tour of Southwest Ireland following 5 days at Doonbeg. I would definitely recommend them. Everything was executed perfectly on time and exactly as set forth in the itinerary. The two transport drivers from/to airports were right on time and competent. The guide and driver for our three days of touring was very knowledgeable and pleasant. The voucher system worked great for all of the sites visited and the hotel in Killarney was good and the one in Cork was excellent.
Travel Advisor:  Mindy Milliron
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Ireland

By: GiGi


Reviewed on: 11 Jun 2023

The itinerary was exceptional. It was a planned driving route. The hotel arrangements were excellent. We appreciated the attention to detail.
Travel Advisor:  Cindy Bryant
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CIE Rocks

By: Tina and Michael


Reviewed on: 11 Jun 2023

Our tour guide was Deirdre. She was incredibly knowledgeable. Even gave us extra bits I'd trivia about the people places. She was helpful in all circumstances, even to getting taxis when needed. We would absolutely travel with Deirdre again
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Second CIE Tour

By: C Willi


Reviewed on: 22 Jun 2023

This was my second CIE tour. They do a wonderful job. Drivers and tour guides are fabulous.
Travel Advisor:  Kerry Mooneyham
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Ireland

By: Pamela


Reviewed on: 30 Jun 2023

Excellent tour with knowledgeable tour director and outstanding coach driver. Made the daily excursions fun, informative and very enjoyable!
Travel Advisor:  Lori Whitehouse
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Ireland

By: Juju


Reviewed on: 01 Jul 2023

Loved the CIE tour guide and the coach driver. Both were very knowledgeable and professional. They both made our tour to Ireland a wonderful experience.
Travel Advisor:  Lori Whitehouse
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Irish adventure

By: PKGilespie


Reviewed on: 20 Jul 2023

We worked through our travel agent, KMI travel, to book an adventure for 18 in Ireland. The group included travelers, aged 13 to 74. It also included travels to both cities and rural areas. KMI worked directly with CIE to facilitate this trip. We couldn’t be happier with the accommodations, the transportation, or the itinerary. Our driver deserves special mention. John met us at our hotel, and was with us for the entire 10 day trip. He provided a wealth of information about Ireland and the various regions we were traveling through. He was informative, but never intrusive. He was able to hit the right blend of providing information and enjoyable Irish music between antecdotes. There were a couple of unplanned and unforeeable events during our travel. John always provided alternatives that were appropriate and fit our schedule. The overall experience with CIE could not have gone better. We are grateful for their professionalism and expertise in helping us to arrange this experie
Travel Advisor:  Kathy Moran
Recommended

Irish Adventure CIE

By: Pat


Reviewed on: 19 Jul 2023

Very good. Would have liked more time in certain areas but was very good. Most hotels very nice. Dinner menu fair but everything else very good
Travel Advisor:  Elin Jeantet
Recommended

CIE

By: Kathie


Reviewed on: 23 Jul 2023

I loved our tour with Martin! I was a little disappointed that our bus only had bathrooms for emergencies. Also no outlets was a little disappointing. Honestly everything else was beyond expectations.
Recommended

great time!

By: shoff


Reviewed on: 09 Aug 2023

we had a great time on the tour. The driver was wonderful and funny, and the tour guide was that Tacular! Loved her stories she’s a wealth of information, and a very happy person. Would do this again with them.!
Recommended

Scotland

By: 123456


Reviewed on: 09 Aug 2023

Fair. Great tour guide and driver but some accommodations were poor.
Recommended

CIE was good.

By: Conard


Reviewed on: 20 Aug 2023

At times, I found the pace of the tour was too fast. Talked with others, who indicated guide was not as good as others with CIE. He was too rushed at some sites so he added stops not in the itinerary.
Travel Advisor:  Julia Smithson
Recommended

Great trip, great driver, descent hotels.

By: Kat K


Reviewed on: 19 Aug 2023

Everything was fabulous however one day we passed Cliffs of Moher 4 times going back and forth to our other “tours”. And we went to cliffs of Moher the day before. Could have done it the day we passed it 4 times instead. Just too much driving that day and not planned out well. We liked Great Southern Hotel in Killarney a lot and Galmont in Galway was nice, the rooms just need to be updated a bit. Doors very tight, so every time someone came in or out near us everyone could hear the door slam. Staff and services were great at both hotels too. Galmonts a little off square which I would have preferred to be closer.
Travel Advisor:  Carol McKee
Recommended

London and Scotland

By: Joe


Reviewed on: 28 Aug 2023

We had Ian Short in our Scotland tour and he was outstanding in every respect.
Travel Advisor:  Kathy Broderick
Recommended

Ireland trip

By: Tabby


Reviewed on: 23 Aug 2023

Our tour guide and driver, Brian, was amazing. He was full of information and made everything so Much fun.
Travel Advisor:  Lisa Eader
Recommended

CIE

By: Mrs Rhino


Reviewed on: 22 Aug 2023

Super! Great driver and guide. Very knowledgeable about all tourists sites and what works best to maximize experience.
Travel Advisor:  Judy Miron
Recommended

Ireland private driver

By: Hallie


Reviewed on: 10 Sep 2023

This was our first time using CIE Tours. We had a great experience!!! Prior to the trip, we received a booklet with photos of our itinerary with some goody bags! Once we arrived, our private driver met us at the airport and made the whole trip so wonderful for us! Our driver, John, was so knowledgable and provided so much history and made our trip so much more enjoyable. The trip was very organized and all our accommodations were excellent!
Travel Advisor:  Carrie Biro
Recommended

Knowledgeable efficient & friendly service

By: DRBSLP


Reviewed on: 10 Aug 2016

We were very pleased with our CIE tour. We were happy with the places that we visited & time allowed. The coach driver was an excellent driver, friendly & knowledgeable. One suggestion would be to provide a brief written page/summary of the days events & be sure everyone knows ahead of time of any adjustments in timing of events. Thanks overall great job! We would recommend CIE & go with them again ourselves.
Travel Advisor:  Tina Posila
Not Recommended

B&B may not be for everyone

By: HORSE COUNTRY PEOPLE


Reviewed on: 04 Oct 2016

we had booked the B&B and self-drive with CIE tour, the Hop on and off bus was included in Dublin for 2 days, but the CIE bus was on strike; we end up got tickets for the Red color bus. When we arrived at Dawn house at Waterford, om 09/11 @230pm, the owner were not at home, we had to drive around to find a place to eat and got back to the place late at night, and on Sunday all the shops at downtown Waterford were closed. We stayed 2 night at Beechwood house @ Blarney, for 2 night from 09/12-09/14, on the day we are about to check out @1030am, the male owner knock the door and ask us when are we leaving, while my husband taking a shower.... We arrived at Beechgrove Farmhouse at Clare on 09/16 @230pm, and nobody was home, and we had to drive around to go somewhere to eat,the owner said she would be back at 330pm. It seemed to me that when we were travelling and tried to be respective to their countries, but it seemed that we were not being treated the same way we were expected
Recommended

Experts! Ran like clockwork

By: Tracey1


Reviewed on: 26 Oct 2016

Our driver and tour guide, Tom, was wonderful. He ran our trip seamlessly and was friendly and knowledgable. we could not have had a better experience. Our trip was busy but we still had down time and never felt rushed. I would absolutely travel with this company in the future.
Travel Advisor:  Laura Schmitzer
Recommended

Scotland

By: Karen


Reviewed on: 12 Jun 2017

This is the way to vacation when you prefer to see multiple sites and cities. Ian Walker was our tour guide and he was excellent. Very knowledgeable and tailored the visit to our group needs. We would never have been able to experience this very positive trip if my sister and I were trying to do this on our own.
Travel Advisor:  Heather Loss
Recommended

Loved our driver/guide

By: katmcl


Reviewed on: 18 Jul 2017

This was our first trip overseas, and we are so glad we went with a tour group. We didn't have to worry about anything once we got on the plane. Our driver/guide, Nigel, was so impressive in the way he was able to navigate through busy narrow streets. He knew alternative routes that would help us avoid the worst rush hour traffic. The best thing about Nigel, though, was the stories and history he told about the area. We would never get that just driving ourselves around. His love of Ireland and Dublin was infectious. He had the right touch of humor, personality, and properness. We were able to get right into all of the places we visited. Tickets were ready, no standing in line, and a guide ready to give us some background. Checking into hotels was also streamlined, no waiting. I would love to do another CIE Tour, and if I go back to Ireland, I would love to be on a trip with Nigel!
Recommended

Ireland

By: Alba


Reviewed on: 17 Jul 2017

We were very pleased with our tour throughout Ireland. We covered a lot of ground in 10 days, which was what we wanted. We wanted to see as much as possible. The choice of visited sights was a good mix to hit varied interest levels. Outside of some meals, most of the events were included in the tour price. The bus was clean and comfortable and our guide/driver was knowledgeable, personable, and humorous. We appreciated staying on schedule so we didn't miss out on any sight-seeing. I highly recommend CIE Tours for Ireland. It's a great trip!
Recommended

CIE PUB TOUR

By: JG


Reviewed on: 24 Jul 2017

Thoroughly enjoyed the Pub Tour. Hotels were in a great central location. No extras or hidden costs. Would have preferred more time in Galway or Westport rather than Spanish Point, but do understand the time constraints. Only criticism is would have expected more meals in Pubs rather than Hotel. All in all, though, it was a great tour and will definitely go on another CIE tour in the future.
Travel Advisor:  Bobbi Nappi
Recommended

Trip of a Lifetime

By: The Queen


Reviewed on: 05 Aug 2017

This was our second CIE tour and we could'nt have been more pleased. Bob, our tour guide, gave us a thorough history of Ireland. He told personal stories of growing up in Ireland and delighted us with his tales. He were treated like royality and will certainly look forward to our next CIE tour.
Recommended

Bob

By: Debi


Reviewed on: 05 Aug 2017

Bob our guide was awesome. Highly recommend this tour. Loved his knowledge of Ireland and his sense of humor!!
Recommended

Ireland

By: Anne


Reviewed on: 27 Aug 2017

Excellent experience with CIE Tours
Travel Advisor:  Tina Posila
Recommended

Our Irish Adventure

By: Karen Kennedy


Reviewed on: 03 Oct 2017

The CIE tour was very good. The Mystical Ireland itinerary was just where we wanted to go, and the hotels and food were good. If I had any issues it would be with our tour guide, Sean. He got a bit testy as the trip went on, and made me uncomfortable when he scolded us in front of the other travelers. He told me he's been doing CIE tours for 23 years and I think he's tired of answering the same questions over and over. Our driver, Brian, was excellent. The private driver who met us at Bunratty Castle Hotel, Raphael Mulally was beyond excellent. He was friendly, accommodating, funny and very interesting. He really knows Ireland! We will hire him again on our next visit.
Travel Advisor:  Trisha Iannazzi
Recommended

Tim B

By: Tim B


Reviewed on: 06 Nov 2017

I would recommend them for booking
Recommended

Tour Operation

By: Deni


Reviewed on: 26 Apr 2018

It was excellent. This tour was the Scottish Dream. Our Tour Director, Ian, was excellent and even wore his kilt two days of the tour. The hotels were actually better than the ones in Ireland. With the exception of Jury's Inn, Glasgow, we had 4-star accommodations and MacDonald Holyrood Hotel, Edinburgh, could be considered a 5-star. The food was not fancy but was very good at each hotel. We have traveled with Tauck Tours on several occasions and can say without reservation that this CIE tour was comparable to Tauck without the extra expense.
Recommended

Ireland Hotels were Amazing - London was not

By: Travel Girl


Reviewed on: 07 Jun 2018

I did not book any tours through CIE, but our hotels were. Ireland hotels were beyond amazing, but our London hotel was beyond awful.
Recommended

2018 Scots Irish Tour

By: Kathy


Reviewed on: 16 Jun 2018

We had a very good trip with CIE tours. It was our first experience on that type tour and we were pleased with our choice. Would use their company again. The only issue we had was that a "Get Up and Go" booklet was not included with the documents that were sent from CIE. That booklet had information that would have been helpful to us prior to leaving for the trip.
Travel Advisor:  Mary Lou Palilonis
Recommended

Great tour and Guide

By: Craftylady plus 1


Reviewed on: 09 Jul 2018

My husband and I recently toured Northern Ireland with CIE. We knew we would have a great trip since this was our third tour with CIE. Obviously we have high expectations for great service. CIE did not disappoint!! Our tour guide/bus driver (Mike) made the best out of a tough situation. We were there through an unusual heat wave. He had the air conditioner on the bus serviced one evening to make sure it was as efficient as possible and bought bottled water and kept it chilled on the bus for us. His in-depth knowledge of local life and history added so much to our trip. We also enjoyed his sense of humor!!!
Travel Advisor:  Kara Duncan
Recommended

Satisfied Customer

By: "Shaf"


Reviewed on: 01 Sep 2018

CIE Tour was carefully planned and orchestrated. Tour Guides and Drivers were excellent. Highly recommend!
Recommended

Excellent

By: Mpc


Reviewed on: 15 Aug 2018

Just wished food was at least a bit tastier
Recommended

Di

By: msgorelik


Reviewed on: 02 Sep 2018

She was extremely knowledgeable. Due to some physical limitations she was very solicitous to us. Her voice and accent did not hamper us. Her humor and personality made the trip a treat.
Travel Advisor:  Myra Fischel
Recommended

We expected a lot but got more!

By: A Parent Lee


Reviewed on: 03 Sep 2018

We took the taste of Scotland and Ireland tour. What beautiful countries! Our tour was very well planned out so as to maximize our experience. I will use CIE again in the future. Our guides Ross and Austin were fabulous. They were both very knowledgeable and a lot of fun to be with. Austin has nerves of steel while driving the bus. For anyone thinking of taking this tour, please don't hesitate. It is more than worth it! Slainte!
Travel Advisor:  Connie Smith
Recommended

Rock'n Britian and Ireland

By: PAT


Reviewed on: 30 Sep 2018

Our Tour Directors and driver were the best. We got a detailed history of everywhere we went. We never felt lost or out of touch. The coach was very comfortable and our driver Garry more than accommodating.We only wish we could have stayed longer. All the hotels were lovely! The only disappointment was with the Marriot in Glasgow. We felt a little unwelcome and in addition they wanted to charge us 10 Pounds per day to use the internet. Ridiculous! After and lot of complaining, the manager got us on as a guest and didn't charge us. We will never stay at another Marriot unless nothing else is available.
Recommended

Taste of Wales

By: Babs


Reviewed on: 25 Sep 2018

Having done 2 previous tours with CIE, this one was not up to par. It seems the whole trip we were rushed when visiting sites. The guide was not as informative as previous guides. We had a great driver-Michael Ware. He was always courteous and helped getting us out of the bus for those who needed a little more time.
Recommended

Trip to Scotland & Ireland

By: Zara


Reviewed on: 29 Sep 2018

Wonderful! I have never enjoyed a tour more than the one our Irish tour guide , Colum Clarke led. Every day he gave us interesting history from 800 to the present day, told us Irish jokes, and played Irish music. He also was personally attentive to me as an older adult: helped across several streets, put my backpack on the bus, and helped me up some difficult stairs. Onya, our Scottish guide, was also very good. I greatly recommend both of these tour guides who make this a wonderful trip!
Travel Advisor:  September Holstad
Recommended

CIE tours

By: Armida


Reviewed on: 03 Oct 2018

They were great, we chose the self-guided tour to Ireland! The hotels they selected were close to restaurants, pubs and other points of interest! When checking in to hotels and rental car desk, everything was prearranged and we did not encounter any issues as all of our reservations were waiting for us! The car included a GPS device; the navigation device was a lifesaver and it routed us to the most charming back-roads of south west Ireland. We were very pleased with CIE. We will surely use CIE for future trips. Btw, the backpacks, for each in our party of four, were very nice and filled with goodies such as an electrical converter and a rain poncho. Thank you!
Travel Advisor:  Janell Crookston
Recommended

Colm Fitzgibbon CIE Tours

By: F and V and Co.


Reviewed on: 07 Oct 2018

Our tour guide Colm was excellent! He was very knowledgeable about every place we traveled thru and to. He was also very personable and funny. We (all 10 of us!) had a great time on our tour of Ireland South.
Recommended

Scots Irish Tour

By: AMP


Reviewed on: 15 Oct 2018

Tour was fantastic. ALL guides were fully knowledgeable about their particular area AND the United States as well and how Scotland and Ireland influenced the US. Walking tour guides were wonderful. Annika was REALLY good and NIGEL WAS WONDERFUL. He sang to us! The full day in Dublin (Monday) was pretty much a waste. We should have flown out on Monday. Bus didn't show up at hotel to take us to Hop On Hop Off. We stood waiting on the street for over an hour. Alot of people rented taxis. (Hotel said CIE should have arranged the bus that never came; however Nigel told us the hotel would take care of this.) We walked to St Stephens Green to catch Hop On Hop Off. All museums closed on Mondays. Very disappointed in the last hotel. No heat until November. Cold, high winds. They brought us a heater that had 3 (of 4) legs broken and THEY TRIED TO PROP A HEATER UP AGAINST THE DESK!!! We wouldn't allow them to do that. They also told us that this was their LAST heater. Don't use this hotel a
Travel Advisor:  Judy Miron
Recommended

The Taste was Exceptional

By: JohnR


Reviewed on: 08 Oct 2018

The key factor for what made our tour through Scotland and Ireland to be fantastic was the exceptional and most professional was the performance of tour guide and bus driver - John Greene.
Recommended

Honeymoon in Ireland

By: KD


Reviewed on: 22 Oct 2018

We had an enjoyable time on the CIE tour that we took. Our driver/tour guide was fantastic. Every detail was expertly taken care of and it was smooth sailing all the way. It was the first tour we had taken and it was a very pleasant experience and a great way to get to visit many sites and places in a short amount of time.
Recommended

Ireland

By: Josie


Reviewed on: 01 Nov 2018

Great trip! I only wish that when the boat ride was canceled due to weather that something was available... showing of the Quiet Man or a talk about the Ashford Castle
Travel Advisor:  George Balogh
Recommended

Awesome Ireland

By: Island Girl


Reviewed on: 08 Apr 2019

What an amazing trip we had with CIE Irish Odyssey! Everything was so well organized and smooth! Our tour guide Gerry was a fountain of knowledge on Ireland history! The confidence we felt with his driving a giant bus through narrow streets and hairpin turns on country roads was reassuring! We are so thrilled that our first trip to Ireland was fantastic!
Recommended

Ireland Experience

By: Mary


Reviewed on: 23 May 2019

CIE provided us with an exceptional guide/driver for our 3 day excursion.
Travel Advisor:  Julieann Harris
Recommended

Ireland

By: Irish Traveler


Reviewed on: 30 May 2019

The tour representative was so helpful upon our arrival and all the documentation and info packets, along with the back packs and adapters were invaluable!
Travel Advisor:  Beth Saboe Mollo
Recommended

Legends of Ireland

By: Rose


Reviewed on: 26 May 2019

My husband and I had the trip of a lifetime! Our tour guide Brendan was very professional and well versed in both cultures of Ireland and America. Brendan loves his job and it shows. He can navigate the CIE bus down an alley filled with cars like it's a sports car. Brendan fascinated our group with historical facts about Ireland as well as agriculture and industry aspects as we traveled around the mystical country. We felt we got to know the heart of Ireland by listening to Brendan's stories reflecting the arts, customs and joy of song - especially River dancing accompanied by flute and accordion. We always felt up to date on where and when we would be headed next on our tour, and when to put our bags in the hall outside of our room. He set a schedule and promptly stuck to it!
Travel Advisor:  Lisa Cohen-Dumani
Recommended

Northern Ireland

By: Lori


Reviewed on: 28 May 2019

Yes, Tom Hagerty was friendly, knowledgeable and accomodating
Recommended

impressive

By: hammered dulcimer player


Reviewed on: 11 Jun 2019

They ran a tight ship, but they had to. They had very much to show us and not much time in which to show it. So much beauty! The tour guide and driver (Eamon) was knowledgeable and professional, but above all else he was friendly. He also helped with some translations from the Irish Gaelic (stuff I'm working on at home). I wish we had more Irish music in this tour, especially something from Turlough O'Carolan, and maybe a few words said about Francis O'Neill, but not everybody is a musician. We can take care of that from this side of the big pond. Once again, so much beauty! This tour was an excellent overview of many places, which was exactly what we needed, but next time we will probably concentrate on a single location. There were so many places in which we wanted to spend more time, but there was always so much more to see! I guess this means we will have to come back many times. So much beauty, and such wonderful people!
Travel Advisor:  Kara Duncan
Recommended

Great Experience

By: Johnny


Reviewed on: 17 Jun 2019

CIE does everything well. Their personnel are top notch. Our driver/guide Joe added so much to the experience and really made Ireland come alive, both historically and visually.
Travel Advisor:  Sandy Walt
Recommended

Ireland CIE trip

By: Cathi Besaw


Reviewed on: 10 Jun 2019

The Spirit tour covered everything it promised. Our driver/tour director, Colm, was wonderful and very knowledgeable. He kept up a running commentary about everything we were seeing and added a great deal of Irish history. On our second day out, Colm knew that I wasn't feeling well. When he stopped in a small town to give us a rest break, he took me aside and pointed out a pharmacy to me. So very thoughtful. We were only disappointed that we could not view the Cliffs of Moher because of the rain and fog, but this was hardly anyone's fault but Mother Nature.
Travel Advisor:  Brenda Walters
Recommended

Ireland trip with CIE

By: Asmith


Reviewed on: 17 Jun 2019

CIE did an amazing job with our guided trip to Ireland. The guide, Matt, was very pleasant and knowledgeable. The bus was comfortable and me stopped at a lot of interesting places. The lodging was nice and people were very pleasant. Will definitely consider CIE for future trips.
Recommended

Great Pub Tour of Ireland

By: KarenB


Reviewed on: 12 Jun 2019

We had a top notch experience with CIE touring beautiful Ireland! Matt Nolan was our main driver/guide and he was great. Matt was very knowledgeable of the local stories, history and best places to go. He never steered us wrong. Matt gave us tips on when to buy certain items that we wanted and he took great care of our group!
Recommended

CIE meets needs

By: Juvenile Judge


Reviewed on: 15 Jun 2019

Overall the CIE tour was great. Two minor criticisms: a couple of items on the itinerary were substituted due to unclear reasons - not sure if it was tour operator fault but there seemed to be some poor preplanning. Second, the tour charged for water on the bus. I would expect that such things would be a tour perk. Overall the trips were great. Our Ireland tour offered entertainment that was terrific.
Travel Advisor:  Linda Terrill
Not Recommended

UK trip

By: 101


Reviewed on: 17 Jun 2019

please see what I typed on other page....
Recommended

Northern Ireland Tour

By: Peg u


Reviewed on: 23 Jun 2019

Tour was wonderful! Wanted less time in Derry and more time in Galway. So many shops we would like to visit.
Travel Advisor:  Kathy Dorfman
Recommended

Happy Days in Scotland

By: caproader


Reviewed on: 06 Jul 2019

Tour leaders were well informed and educational without being intrusive. Made the trip a learning experience
Travel Advisor:  Molly Reidel
Recommended

Dream Trip

By: Me


Reviewed on: 10 Jul 2019

I have been looking forward to going to Ireland for many years. The CIE Taste of Ireland tour was perfect for a first trip. It included a variety of things to do and places to see as well as an excellent guide. Our CIE tour guide was knowledgeable, helpful, warm and charming. He was able to provide assistance each place we went. He also provided some history of Ireland which was very interesting and helpful hints for our free time. Wonderful experience!
Recommended

Above and beyond our expectations!

By: Lisamass


Reviewed on: 06 Jul 2019

I was a bit hesitant about taking a structured bus tour when I planned my trip to Ireland, but I am so glad I did! Our driver, Liam, was so knowledgeable, and we loved his quirky jokes throughout our travels. We had a packed itinerary and yet we still felt we had enough free time of our own. We chose the Taste of Ireland tour, which suited us perfectly. We were able to get a glimpse of multiple cities, while Liam shared the history of each and added his own commentary, which kept us laughing. We were able to enjoy seeing Ireland without having to worry about a GPS or a driver missing the beautiful countryside. Liam knew the route so well, I think he could have driven us blindfolded. Most of our meals were included with our tour, which made life easier, but the real bonus was each meal was delicious! The hotels were beautiful, and each was convenient to shops and restaurants. My experience with CIE turned this skeptic into a true believer. I definitely recommend CIE!
Travel Advisor:  Noelle Celeste
Recommended

Italy

By: Kate


Reviewed on: 04 Aug 2019

The CIE Tour operators were all on time, professional, knowledgeable about the locations or artifact information they were sharing. Highly recommend.
Travel Advisor:  Jeff Mutnick
Recommended

Great tour of Ireland

By: VictoriaViper


Reviewed on: 16 Jul 2019

MOST of the arrangement CIE made for us were good. The only thing we didn't like about our self-drive holiday was feeling somewhat "adrift" upon our arrival in Dublin. The instructions for catching the CIE shuttle should say "Terminal 2", not just "T2", which is meaningless to the uninitiated. We had no instructions as to where to pick up our CIE "swag bag" (luggage tags, backpack, rain poncho, etc), but when we asked at the front desk of the Dublin hotel, they had it there. However, they did not have the "Your go to Guide", which we were supposed to receive, and I can only assume contained more information about the places listed in the suggested itinerary. Fortunately I'd done a lot of research and brought my own guidebooks so we didn't really miss the booklet. The driver of the Irish Odyssey coach tour that was running at the same time was helpful to us in all of this, but it wasn't really part of his job since we weren't on his tour.
Travel Advisor:  Jackie Matthews
Recommended

Ireland Scotland

By: Becky


Reviewed on: 10 Aug 2019

Patrick Foley our driver and guide was amazing. Cannot say enough good things about him. Highly recommend him!
Travel Advisor:  Gudrun Vest
Recommended

Ireland Trip

By: Bobby


Reviewed on: 12 Aug 2019

Tour guide/driver was excellent! Very knowledgeable.
Recommended

Royal treatment

By: Irish travelers


Reviewed on: 14 Aug 2019

Our CIE Tour was terrific. From the moment we landed and were met by our transfer driver to the final trip to the airport for our return, our needs were anticipated and addressed. Our driver/guide made the trip special. He was very knowledge and personable. Our motor coach was very comfortable and provided a great vantage point from which to view the countryside as we travelled. Our nightly accommodations were pleasant and sometimes extravagantly comfortable. The restaurants offered a variety of food choices. Meals were enjoyable experiences with quite tasty foods. Guides for the walking tours were well informed and entertaining. Overall the experience is one we would recommend to others.
Travel Advisor:  Nancy Nora
Recommended

Ireland tour

By: Jamaican's


Reviewed on: 22 Aug 2019

They sent us on a very good trip.
Travel Advisor:  Nancy Nora
Recommended

Great Small Group Tour

By: Rita


Reviewed on: 14 Aug 2019

I did a 9 day tour with 12 people in July-August. The guide/driver was excellent. The hotels were high quality. The itinerary was very well paced. Bonus... only rained one day. I would recommend CIE to anyone thinking of a tour in Ireland.
Recommended

Trip of a lifetime

By: Bo


Reviewed on: 20 Aug 2019

Unbelievable! Every hotel we stayed at we would highly recommend. The accommodations were great and all of the different staffs went out of their way to make our stay with them as pleasant as possible!
Travel Advisor:  Mary Linda Melnyk-Mattox
Recommended

CIE Taste of Ireland

By: Jeff M.


Reviewed on: 20 Aug 2019

CIE is very organized and did an excellent job with the logistics and timing of the entire itinerary.
Travel Advisor:  Vanessa Genger
Recommended

Ireland

By: Patio


Reviewed on: 18 Aug 2019

All drivers were very professional and knowledgeable about Ireland's history. We especially appreciated Paul B, and felt like family by the end of our trip!
Recommended

United Kingdom Two Week Coach Tour

By: Jungle Boy


Reviewed on: 31 Aug 2019

In two weeks we saw a great cross section of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. Our guide, Brian and driver Neil were excellent. It is a very busy tour and one needs to be prepared to do a fair amount of walking. Being part of a tour group allowed us to avoid many of the long lines at the most popular sites. Our guide was very knowledgeable on the history and culture of England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and Wales.
Not Recommended

CIE Has Changed

By: BASmith


Reviewed on: 27 Aug 2019

In 2006 I participated in a CIE tour of Ireland - the itinerary and hotels were excellent. Since then, it is abundantly clear that CIE has changed and not necessarily for the better. Either the management has undergone some drastic changes or perhaps some changes are coming up which precludes utilizing better hotels and paying closer attention to age appropriate activities. During this recent trip, there were issues with each and every hotel for more than one participant. Rooms had to be switched around on more than one occasion for the same hotel. While it's always nice to stay in a castle, when you have to climb 4 flights of stairs to reach your room and you have two full replaced knees and are over 71 years old, the choice of hotel is totally age inappropriate. Some of the activities required a great deal of walk on uneven ground, up and down hill, plus stairs. One would think that CIE's management would be capable of adapting the activitity itinerary when age is known.
Recommended

CIE

By: Bill


Reviewed on: 28 Aug 2019

Good in all regards.
Travel Advisor:  Rachel Boren
Recommended

Backpacks a HUGE +

By: ldweisberg


Reviewed on: 27 Aug 2019

To be honest - I'm not sure what was Julie Garcia (my Travel Advisor) or CIE Tours, but the entire trip went smoothly. I used the backpack provided along with nearly everything in it! It was all so useful.
Travel Advisor:  Julie Garcia
Recommended

2-week Jewels of Ireland tour

By: jim


Reviewed on: 14 Sep 2019

Absolutely wonderful. The itinerary was a full schedule of all things Ireland. There were plenty of places to visit and fantastic scenes to see. CIE provided a fantastic itinerary with excellent hotel choices and an interesting mix of the 'not so touristy' sites along the way. This was all brought together by our driver Dave. He was very accommodating, informative, and interesting to listen to. His knowledge of the history, geography, and local information and customs is to be commended. We would highly recommend this trip to anyone who wants to see the 'real Ireland', as well as, the highly revered Irish tourist attractions. One thing that CIE could do to make it easier for the travelers to provide more comprehensive reviews is to give out the final review forms at the beginning of the trip so that they can be filled out along the way. Trying to remember dining accommodations and hotel rooms after 2 weeks on the road is trying at best.
Travel Advisor:  Krista Wissinger
Recommended

Taste of Ireland

By: cottontop


Reviewed on: 12 Sep 2019

It was a good experience with many good things with others not so good. Some experiences a waste of time and some wonderful. Last hotel was the worst and ended up being sick in that hotel with all the nastiness of the room. This is a constant complaint and they don't change it. Therefore, I will not do another trip because they don't try to improve their experience.
Recommended

Great tour

By: Kim


Reviewed on: 15 Sep 2019

We had a great time on our tour of Ireland. Our tour guide, Marlene was great. She knew details about everything. She was able to answer every question asked. I couldn’t imagine a better guide. Our driver, Pat was also excellent. They made a great team. The trip itself was excellent as well, so many sights and stops, more than enough food and the hotel accommodations were very nice as well.
Travel Advisor:  Ronni Bovyn
Recommended

CIE - Ireland

By: VMS


Reviewed on: 23 Sep 2019

Wonderful. Everything was perfect with the tour and tour guide. Hotels, meals, tours, etc.
Recommended

Great tour guide

By: Winnawoo


Reviewed on: 26 Oct 2019

Our tour guide was excellent. He was professional, humorous, and added so much to each day's adventure. I took notes on the interesting things he said and told us about. He was so personable, and our group fell in love with him and his wonderful Irish sayings and spirit! We felt like he was family. He was outstanding in every way; I would love to travel with him again!
Travel Advisor:  Mary Watts
Recommended

Ireland trip — fantastic

By: Carol


Reviewed on: 15 Sep 2019

This was our first time using CIE tours and we will totally be booking other tours with them. Our guide/driver was the best, attentive and knowledgeable— and funny! We thoroughly enjoyed listening to Dominic’s stories of Ireland and its history while traveling to our different destinations in Ireland. Our accommodations were excellent, large beautiful rooms in great areas. It was really nice to stay 2 nights in each hotel rather than having to pack up every night for our next day’s journeys. Our breakfasts and dinners were-well— great too. We not only got to see the countryside, but also got a taste of Irish culture with the comraderie of our group. Would definitely recommend CIE to other travelers.
Travel Advisor:  David Porter
Recommended

Ireland tour

By: Bill


Reviewed on: 24 Sep 2019

Our tour director/van driver was superb. He accommodated all our needs (bathroom breaks included) and was so knowledgeable about the areas we toured with him. I’d highly recommend him.
Travel Advisor:  Vira Mastroianni
Recommended

Irish Odyssey 2019

By: SandyB


Reviewed on: 25 Sep 2019

What a great tour company to have been responsible for my Ireland experience. The trip was so organized, hotels were great, venues appropriate. CIE was able to reschedule my flight after Hurricane Dorian so I would not miss the start of my tour. The agent on duty in New Jersey over Labor Day Weekend, name ? He worked with Marian Blessing all weekend to insure I would make the tour, airport transfer, etc. Our Tour Director on the bus was Colm Willis, what a knowledgeable, caring person. Made sure to know his guests, we never entered a venue without all the particulars and what was expected of us. Because of Colm I have a greater knowledge and understanding of what was presented to us on this tour, and a very good driver.
Travel Advisor:  Marian Blessing
Recommended

Bus tour

By: EJ


Reviewed on: 06 Oct 2019

Colm Willis was our excellent driver and tour director. He was entertaining and informative. He repeated significant information several times which I think was helpful for gathering and departure times and meeting locations. I selected this tour because it covered so much of the country including northern Ireland, the Giant's Causeway and Newgrange which aren't included in many trips. My only suggestion would be to give us free time after lunch (with dinner on our own) so that we have more free time to explore.
Travel Advisor:  Marian Blessing
Recommended

Partially good

By: Ben


Reviewed on: 24 Sep 2023

The your guide was knowledgeable but talked too much. Beginning of tour was very disorganized and we received little help at hotel. Hotel location was too far outside of Dinlib.
Travel Advisor:  Debra Clark
Recommended

Wonderful agent

By: jmh


Reviewed on: 18 Sep 2023

Carrie was great in answering questions, setting up our reservation, and making our trip memorable.
Travel Advisor:  Carrie Biro
Recommended

Irish Gold- Ireland

By: Gina


Reviewed on: 22 Sep 2023

Great! Our Tour guide TOMMY was very experienced, funny and knowledgeable. Trip was well organized to take us everywhere, according to the itinerary . Good tours, meals, and history learned. Would recommend CIE.
Travel Advisor:  Jeanine Grande
Recommended

10 Day Tour of Ireland

By: Ireland 2023


Reviewed on: 04 Oct 2023

The highlight of our trip was our hired driver/guide, Dermott Walsh. I have never experienced anyone so determined to make our trip the best it could be. In addition to being an excellent driver/guide, Dermott went up and beyond to help us with dinner reservations/recommendations, alter our trip based on weather or geography, providing us with entertainment on long drives and always checking in on us to make sure we ok even when he was done for the day. I highly recommend Dermott and will make sure to request him on my next trip.
Travel Advisor:  Laura Schmitzer
Recommended

A Great and delightful experience

By: Travel pack


Reviewed on: 09 Oct 2023

Our tour was great. Our driver Mark was amazing. He was helpful and a genuine person who not only drove us from place to place , but explained the culture, history, and funny stories of the irish. It was a beautiful country, the people were very friendly. I couldn't get over how free of trash snd liter this country was. The history of the country is amazing. A real eye opener. No complaints at all. Well done. I would highly recommend this tour.
Travel Advisor:  Debra Holland Hodges
Recommended

Trip 2023

By: Curly Sue


Reviewed on: 09 Oct 2023

It was great!! Mark Ennis was the best!! He made the tour very enjoyable. He kept the bus very orderly.
Travel Advisor:  Debra Holland Hodges
Recommended

Coach Tour

By: Craic


Reviewed on: 09 Oct 2023

CIE is a great way to see Ireland. Coach driver was very professional. He engaged with everyone & made sure they were enjoying the tour. His dialogue about Ireland was great, made you feel like you a part of everything we saw & did.
Travel Advisor:  Judy Miron
Recommended

Ireland odyssey

By: Shopgolf


Reviewed on: 16 Oct 2023

This was my first experience with ice. Our driver/guide, Mark Ennis was such a personable person that you forgot he wasn’t part of the group of tourist. He went above and beyond to make this such a memorable trip.
Recommended

Tour Guide

By: Dacula, Ga.


Reviewed on: 09 Oct 2023

Mark Ennis, was very pleasant and has a good sense of humor. A good driver and very informative. He was always upbeat and made our bus tour very enjoyable.
Recommended

Tour Operator, CIE tours

By: Joe


Reviewed on: 17 Oct 2023

The tour itself, was so good. Mark, our tour/driver, was amazing. His knowledge of the country, his sense of humor, his kindness, just everything.....he made the trip. The bus was always clean. Just wish the seats had a little more space. Will not forget this trip.
Travel Advisor:  Debra Holland Hodges
Recommended

Excellent

By: DJ


Reviewed on: 09 Oct 2023

All hotels were good. Driver was superior - informative and humorous. All stops were well planned. Some of the places we could have used more time at such as Blarney Castle. Meals and entertainment were very good.
Recommended

Ireland tour

By: Sue


Reviewed on: 21 Oct 2023

Very organized and included excellent amenities, information and activities! Will definitely use their services again!
Travel Advisor:  Rachel Stankovic
Recommended

Ireland

By: Mike


Reviewed on: 19 Nov 2023

Awesome. Staff was extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of Ireland.
Travel Advisor:  Laura Smith
Recommended

Scotland and Ireland

By: Kid


Reviewed on: 10 Nov 2023

The CIE tour exceeded our expectations. The tour guides and bus drivers were wonderful. We had a great trip.
Travel Advisor:  Tina Slimp
Recommended

Would recommend with reservations

By: Ldge


Reviewed on: 29 Oct 2023

First, the guides, hotels, and entertainment were excellent. We were able to see a number of castles and special places in Scotland and Ireland. However, we spent a lot of time on the bus and there wasn’t as much free time to explore the towns. Everything seemed a little rushed. So my reservation is you’d better like bus rides and structure.
Travel Advisor:  Tina Slimp
Recommended

Tour company

By: Anne


Reviewed on: 30 Oct 2023

I had a positive experience with CIE tours for my recent trip to Scotland. The guides were very helpful and informative. They were able to quickly substitute a different day trip when plans had to be changed at the last minute due to a storm which closed our original site. I would recommend this company and would book a trip with them again in the future.
Travel Advisor:  Carilyn Doran
Recommended

":taste of Ireland" Tour

By: Jamison


Reviewed on: 14 Nov 2023

CiIE was very efficient. The Guide makes the difference. Our Guide, Brian, was the best Guide I have experienced.
Travel Advisor:  Donna Hall
Recommended

Colm, our driver and guide - FANTASTIC!

By: Auntie kk


Reviewed on: 20 Nov 2023

I cannot say enough good things about Colm Willis! He was THE BEST person to introduce us all to Ireland.. He was incredibly knowledgeable and shared his experience in a most interesting and personal way. From family life to politics to culture and everything in between, we learned about “how things worked”” and saw sights we stopped at with humorous, serious and historical background. Colm kept us entertained and “in-line/informed” about where we were going, where the bus would be parked, how long we had to visit, when dinner would happen and where, what time we had to have our bags packed, and what we would be doing/seeing on a daily basis!! I think I still miss him two weeks after being home! I really cannot say enough about this extraordinarily, charming and caring man. We all loved his caring ways!! It was truly an “Irish Odyssey” to remember!!
Travel Advisor:  Kenneth Sause
Recommended

We recommend CIE Tours

By: Meredith


Reviewed on: 13 Apr 2024

It was fantastic! We chose the Ireland South Daytripper, and it did not disappoint. Each day had a nice balance of planned and unplanned personal time. Our coach bus was very comfortable and clean. Our driver/guide was organized, friendly, respectful, and extremely knowledgeable. Very pleased with both hotels.
Recommended

Amazing tour of Ireland

By: M.A.


Reviewed on: 21 Apr 2024

CIE provided my husband and me a fantastic experience when touring Ireland. Our tour director Brian and our driver Carl were phenomenal - the tour was well organized and provided us the opportunity to see many destinations in the southern region over 7 days. We were very pleased with our experience, learned a lot, and would recommend CIE.
Recommended

Self driving

By: QuinellaX


Reviewed on: 25 Apr 2024

We did a self driving tour, so not much to add here.
Travel Advisor:  Laura Schmitzer
Recommended

Ireland

By: Spider


Reviewed on: 19 May 2024

Great time ,Good driver and staff .All the hotels were nice and loved the food .Took us to some awesome sites and scenery.
Travel Advisor:  Kathi Russ
Recommended

CIE Tours

By: Jean F.


Reviewed on: 19 May 2024

This is the first time my husband and I have used CIE for a trip. We would definitely travel with them again! Everything was taken care of; including our itinerary, our meals, our luggage and getting us on that bus each day to journey throughout Ireland. Our bus driver/guide, Denis Fitzgerald, was knowledgeable, charming, witty, kind, caring and took care of our every need and beyond. We feel we’ve made a friend for life! I highly recommend CIE Tours for your next trip to Ireland, England and Scotland!!!
Travel Advisor:  Brenda Staben
Recommended

Loved our tour guide

By: Debbie


Reviewed on: 20 May 2024

CIE tours is definitely the way to see Ireland- the tour guide was wonderful and provided so much additional information about the country and people that we couldn’t have gotten otherwise. Dromoland Castle was our last stop - it was amazing- would highly recommend staying there!
Travel Advisor:  Toni McConnaughey
Recommended

Repeat travelers

By: Lisa Stevens


Reviewed on: 22 May 2024

We traveled with them 14 years ago in Ireland and are glad we used them again for this trip. They know the areas well and planned many wonderful experiences along the way.
Travel Advisor:  Andrea Keiderling Fehl
Not Recommended

Would NOT recommend

By: McGardner


Reviewed on: 24 May 2024

We took a self drive tour with CIE and I would not recommend this. CIE was not good at communicating with us, didn’t provide the services they described, and attempted to price gouge us on an upgrade for the rental car. Too many little things to describe here but it seemed like they were not interested in making this tour a successful trip for us.
Recommended

Scotland and Ireland

By: Nessie


Reviewed on: 29 May 2024

The tour was well organized, and the tour guides knowledgeable and very likeable. It was a rather fast paced trip but allowed us to see snapshots of Scotland and Ireland. We will be back.
Travel Advisor:  Judi Behrens
Recommended

Ireland Legends

By: Traveler


Reviewed on: 02 Jun 2024

CIE had a well organized tour, comfortable, clean coach, 4 out of 5 hotels were excellent, The disappointment in our tour was our tour driver/ tour director. Driving and narrating is a lot to ask of anyone. Our gentleman seemed unwell. He was often very engaging but also some moments of seemingly indifferent.
Travel Advisor:  Debbi Johnson
Not Recommended

CIE tours

By: lizpaddle


Reviewed on: 06 Jun 2024

We did the Scottish and Irish Gold tour - 16 days and 15 nights. We were prepared for multiple hotel changes, every day or every other day, but we concluded that it was too rushed for us. The hotels were more often older manors or hotels. Because they, in most cases, did not have air conditioning, we had to sleep with the windows open. This meant if was often noisy in the room. Breakfasts, as expected, were buffet: sometimes good and sometimes not. We enjoyed the Scottish portion of the tour more than the Irish. In Scotland, the bus rides were broken up more often to see/visit sites. Scotland seemed to have much more history on the tours. Ireland felt like we were constantly driving. We stopped at several CIE partners (shopping/bars) which felt forced and overpriced. Our tour guide in Scotland was outstanding. She gave us interesting information and she was humorous. Our Irish tour guide droned on and we ended up not listening. We would not do another CIE tour.
Recommended

Recent trip

By: RN


Reviewed on: 10 Jun 2024

Well organized with a variety of sites and experiences. Accommodations were great. Our tour guide/driver was a wonderful driver and very interesting and knowledgeable.
Travel Advisor:  Jennifer Blazek
Recommended

Ireland

By: Lynn


Reviewed on: 13 Jun 2024

It was a good experience. We did not have a typical tour as we had requested a private tour guide and we wanted to stay in some places that were not on the regular list of lodging options. The tour guide/driver CIE provided was excellent. He was knowledgeable and had many interesting stories and information for us. He also had good recommendations for restaurants and pubs where we could enjoy traditional Irish music! There was minor confusion at two hotels regarding room request but in both cases hotel management rectified the situation. One thing that caused some confusion was CIE’s suggested tipping for the guide. In the written materials they quoted the rate for a large group guide. The small group amount was almost double and we were not made aware of this until the last day. We had to find ATMs. Our guide was well worth the cost but CIE needs to make sure in their pre-trip materials that correct tipping information is available.
Travel Advisor:  Jean Riekers
Not Recommended

Below expectations

By: Cat man


Reviewed on: 12 Jun 2024

CIE did not meet my expectation. We paid a hefty price for à luxury semiprivate 7 day tour of Ireland and there were problems along the way. First, we were not given the 9 seat Mercedes Sprinter we were promised, but instead a 20 seat bus (for six people) that was uncomfortable. Next, one of the luxury “castle hotels” we stayed in put us in very inferior rooms. After discussions with the hotel GM, we were moved to better rooms the second night. We were not given adequate information by CIE on how or who to address issues with. Our “luxury” tour with CIE did not include most admissions fees to sights or any meals, which their normal tours do. Our driver, although knowledgeable, was overly talkative and repetitive. Also, he was not a good time manager and often underestimated travel time. Having said all that, Ireland is a beautiful country. We stayed in some absolutely gorgeous properties. I wish we had used another company.
Recommended

Highly recommended

By: MFisher


Reviewed on: 12 Jun 2024

Our 10 day Scottish Clans and Castles tour was a once-in-a-lifetime trip, and measured up to our high expectations.
Travel Advisor:  Andrea Heagney
Recommended

Ireland Scotland tour

By: First time travelers


Reviewed on: 10 Jun 2024

CIE was a great tour experience. A fast paced and fun tour that hit all the highlights of both countries. There was some free time as well as planned excursions. The tour guides were very knowledgeable and friendly and provided local advice for independent sightseeing and dining options. The coach itself was very nice and comfortable with room to store our luggage and carry ons. Every person, from guides to drivers, were exceptional. The hotels where we stayed were very nice. Comfortable beds and lovely linens were welcomed at the end of each busy day. The materials provided before the tour along with extras like an daypack and luggage straps etc were a very nice touch. The information package let us know exactly what to expect and was very informative. Our first coach tour was beyond our expectations. We wouldn’t hesitate to use this company again. Overall a wonderful trip.
Travel Advisor:  Lynn Hayes
Recommended

CIE Irish Odyssey was great!

By: Kat3


Reviewed on: 04 Jul 2024

Colim was a personable, patient & professional tour operator. He managed to drive, answer our questions but still be friendly. He was very organized, clear on itinerary & instructions. Irish Odyssey was a perfect combination of history, cities versus landmarks & classy hotels. I enjoyed every minute of it, especially as it was made more enjoyable by our operator.
Travel Advisor:  Carrie Biro
Recommended

Family trip

By: Sandy


Reviewed on: 03 Jul 2024

Excellent! Our driver/ guide was Kim. He was exceptional! Very knowledgeable, professional in every way! We would love to travel with him again. The tour was busy and we saw so much in 7 days.
Travel Advisor:  Ted Bowling
Recommended

Another Winner!

By: Jbud


Reviewed on: 09 Jul 2024

Everything exceeded expectations and hopes Kim Ryan was wonderful as driver guide Zero issues and a hundred little extras that made the trip better
Travel Advisor:  Ted Bowling
Recommended

Irish Adventure Tour

By: Katie


Reviewed on: 09 Jul 2024

Fantastic! It as an easy way to see all the highlights. Everything was handled for us so we could just enjoy. We had so much fun because our driver, Murt, was the very best. We learned the history in a fun and entertaining way complete with colorful stories. I highly recommend for someone’s first trip to Ireland.
Travel Advisor:  Dervila Stivers
Recommended

Solid Performer

By: Bobby Joe


Reviewed on: 05 Jul 2024

We have been on two tours with CIE: one to Scotland and another recent trip to Ireland. Both were very enjoyable. We found CIE's performance to be reliable and predictable.
Travel Advisor:  Kathy Broderick
Recommended

Ireland Trip

By: TD


Reviewed on: 08 Jul 2024

Excellent. The itinerary was great and the driver was excellent. Provided more information on Ireland in general and on the sites we visited.
Travel Advisor:  Marnie Wilkes
Recommended

Irish Classic trip

By: Denize's


Reviewed on: 08 Jul 2024

CIE tours was good to work with. From the transfers in Dublin to hotels to meals and excursions-everything was amazing! Our guide was very knowledgeable, funny, and caring. We do wish we would have been able to spend a little more time at a few of the stops but overall, everything was amazing!
Travel Advisor:  Laura Schmitzer
Recommended

Scotland

By: Na


Reviewed on: 15 Jul 2024

Very organized yet enough free time .Trip was great .Guide was amazing.
Travel Advisor:  Donna Hall
Recommended

CIE Tours

By: Roots


Reviewed on: 25 Jul 2024

We did the 11 day Taste of Scotland and Ireland. It was a fast paced tour; with many nice hotels for 1 or 2 nights. Not alot of downtime to do your own thing. The Director/Driver was great, Marie. She kept us on schedule and we saw many beautiful places. It was a small group of 25 so we were very comfortable on the bus. Everyone got along well and we made new friends!
Travel Advisor:  Joann Mason
Recommended

Great tour operator!!

By: raumoo


Reviewed on: 29 Jul 2024

Incredible experience!!! We felt very well taken care of!!
Travel Advisor:  Adam Plant
Recommended

Fun

By: BPres


Reviewed on: 02 Aug 2024

The guides and drivers were great. We saw a lot of Scotland and Ireland and we learned a lot about both countries. Most of all we we were able to see a lot of different things and had a lot of fun. The two weeks seemed to go by too fast.
Travel Advisor:  Dianna Cooper
Recommended

Self guided

By: Will


Reviewed on: 06 Aug 2024

Offered a nice vacation package. We received backpacks and a quick overview. On our self guided tour we did run into a few groups on a bus tour and they all seemed to be enjoying their trip.
Travel Advisor:  Marnie Wilkes
Recommended

Scots Irish Tour 2024

By: CraftyColleen


Reviewed on: 12 Aug 2024

We had the most fabulous time celebrating our 25th anniversary in Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. CIE Tours took care of absolutely every little detail, meeting us at our arrival in Edinburgh and every daily detail with surprise extras, right to our final departure in Dublin. This vacation was everything and more! To say we were pampered is an understatement! CIE took care of us and made sure we had a memorable vacation. We also had amazing weather, with only rain when we were in transit a few times. A trip of a lifetime and memories to last forever, that's for sure. The itinerary for this trip was amazing. That's why we chose it and we are so glad we went for it. I would not hesitate to recommend yourself, and CIE Tours to anyone who was interested in taking a tour. We look forward to taking another CIE Tour(s) in the future.
Travel Advisor:  Kristen Atchison
Recommended

Ireland tour 2024

By: Murf


Reviewed on: 06 Sep 2024

I really enjoyed our tour director/driver.T.J.He really made our experience in Ireland special.
Travel Advisor:  Kathi Russ
Recommended

Great tour with CIE

By: Laraine


Reviewed on: 09 Sep 2024

I just returned from the 7 night Irish Gold tour of Ireland. We had the best Driver, Martin and best Guide, Brian! The tour itself was well paced and touched all the important points of interest. I would not hesitate to use them again.
Travel Advisor:  Laraine Burns
Recommended

IRELAND

By: PK


Reviewed on: 14 Sep 2024

Well organized.
Travel Advisor:  Holly Hauser
Recommended

Title

By: WJR


Reviewed on: 25 Sep 2024

Everything good otherwise you would have heard about it.
Travel Advisor:  Michele Benigno
Recommended

CIE

By: Lee


Reviewed on: 29 Sep 2024

CIE, in my opinion, is a top of the line tour company. Excellent guides, bus drivers, clean and up to date transportation needs, perfect itinerary; Highly recommended.
Travel Advisor:  Julia Smithson
Recommended

CIE knows Ireland

By: T Smith


Reviewed on: 09 Oct 2024

They are the experts on Ireland and I would recommend them to anyone. Our guide, Pat, was wonderful! He kept us organized and on time with a sense of humor. His knowledge of the area and history was so thorough. Highly recommend CIE!
Travel Advisor:  Crystal Hurley Smith
Recommended

Professional

By: deborah.brannan


Reviewed on: 14 Oct 2024

The tour was well organized, we were equipped with a safe and timely driver. A few hiccups with personality differences but overall, I would recommend.
Travel Advisor:  Laura Hill
Not Recommended

Don’t know if I would recommend CIE

By: Ssg


Reviewed on: 05 Oct 2024

The pace of the tour was good. The hotels were good. The places we visited were good. This was our 4th time in Ireland. We have traveled with other companies that I liked better. Our driver, Karl, was an excellent driver and that is the only positive thing I can say about him. He was rude and condescending. He called out people if he had to answer a question about anything he had already talked about and that is just rude. He never really gave a good historical explanation about the history of the rebellion or the famine to the extent that we have heard on other trips. I can honestly say that his attitude alone would keep me from traveling with CIE again.
Not Recommended

Ireland

By: HvM


Reviewed on: 13 Oct 2024

I am unsure if I would recommend CIE or our tour operator. Not really sure if it was our specific guide or CIE. One item that was very frustrating was not having transparency on the schedule for the day and the timing. Being away for 12 days is challenging for those of us who work, and I needed a better understanding on when i would be free for work calls. I asked repeatedly and was given wrong information and had to push calls for 2 days in a row. We were given a hand written overview of the day posted in the lobby the night before but it was extremely vague and really only let us know what time to go to breakfast and departure- never a return time. Additionally, his sense of humor was much to sarcastic for my taste, to the point of not wanting to ask any questions for fear of being ridiculed infront of the group. To me that defeated the purposes of giving us history or background on the sites and areas we were visiting. At times he became argumentative which was very off putting.
Recommended

History lesson

By: Becky


Reviewed on: 06 Oct 2024

I was so impressed with our bus/tour person. He was very knowledgeable & entertaining! I really appreciated the places we were able to go to & learn things I never thought about!
Travel Advisor:  Crystal Hurley Smith
Recommended

We’ll be back!

By: Mary B


Reviewed on: 19 Oct 2024

This was our first trip with CIE and we were very happy with the results. We felt like it was a high level organized opportunity to get a good taste of these countries and they delivered. Good food, travel accommodations and locations. Loved having hotels within walking distance to many locations so we could continue to explore and enjoy. Fellow travelers were a combination of first timers and return CIE. travelers. Guides were first rate.
Travel Advisor:  Michele Vogel
Recommended

Florence and Tuscany

By: Organizer


Reviewed on: 20 Oct 2024

The tour was very good. Wished we had more time to visit some of the areas in more detailed. A lot as packed into a day. I do understand the time issue with buses, trains and the local guides schedules. I also understand that there is so much to see that 10 days is never enough. We did experience the area.
Travel Advisor:  Teena Hunt
Recommended

Maria was Great!

By: Bill O.


Reviewed on: 25 Oct 2024

Our Iceland tour was fantastic! Maria was our tour guide and Jon was our driver. Both were outstanding! The entire CIE tour weas great. We will definitely book with them again!
Travel Advisor:  Denise Hollywood
Recommended

Great trip to Iceland

By: Gaylene


Reviewed on: 27 Oct 2024

CIE’s all inclusive tour gives me the opportunity to really enjoy my tour without worry. The Iceland tour was informative and well planned. The sights were amazing and we were given plenty of time to enjoy them.
Travel Advisor:  Cathy Rowland
Recommended

CIE tours in Tuscany

By: Deb and Bob


Reviewed on: 15 Nov 2024

All of the guides that we had during our trip to Tuscany were friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. The experiences that were booked for us were personalized and flexible to accommodate our needs.
Travel Advisor:  George Balogh
Recommended

Iceland

By: Pat


Reviewed on: 18 Nov 2024

This was our 2nd trip with CIE Tours (we had previously gone to Ireland). The itineraries for both trips took us to some amazing places and included "must see" locations. The guides were friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable.
Travel Advisor:  Lori Neureuter
Recommended

Review tour operator

By: guitardan


Reviewed on: 03 Apr 2025

Outstanding, itinerary was easy to follow. Tours were very rewarding and educational. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and professional
Travel Advisor:  Missy Sharp
Recommended

CIE tour was exactly what we were looking for!

By: Tim & Ann


Reviewed on: 06 Apr 2025

We loved everything about the tour (trip itinerary, sites, planned activities, driver-John C- & his knowledge of Ireland's history)! We enjoyed getting to meet new people & felt there was a perfect balance btwn group activities & time on our own. We really enjoyed the Merry Ploughboys Pub, Blarney Castle & the Medieval Castle Dinner; they were our favorites! We liked the other stops, too; each place was unique! Our bus was meticulously clean, comfortable & smooth! We had a minor glitch when we arrived in DUB on 3/20. The hotel clerk (Clayton-Ballsbridge) gave us a flyer w/a QR code & said it was our voucher for the Hop On, Hop Off bus. When presented, the driver said we had the wrong voucher. The 1st driver let us on, but the 2nd didn't. I guess the ones we needed were to be torn out of our packet & given to the drivers. It would have been helpful to have a note (i.e. "tear page out & give to driver") on the voucher, especially for first-time travelers!
Travel Advisor:  Kristen Wells
Recommended

Scotland and Ireland

By: D


Reviewed on: 01 May 2025

Wonderful trip and so many beautiful places visited.
Travel Advisor:  Michele Vogel
Recommended

Scotland trip

By: Tonya


Reviewed on: 24 Apr 2025

Amazing: Di was the tour operator for the group I was with. She was so knowledgeable, so sweet, so genuine and went above and beyond her duties! I actually miss her she was wonderful! The drivers were awesome but my favorite one was John. He was with us most of the trip. He was funny and charming and a really good bus operator. He also went above and beyond. They both made the trip outstanding. I've been wanting to take this trip since I was in my twenties. I'm in my '60s now! It was the most memorable time I've ever had in my life and they both made it so special!
Travel Advisor:  Stephanie Wood
Recommended

Ireland Trip

By: Hot Sauce


Reviewed on: 02 May 2025

The Tour Director (Brendan H.) and the Driver (P.J. O'Brien) were phenominal!!! They work well together as a team and were very knowlegable about Ireland. Brendan's sence of humor alone was an added bonus!!!
Travel Advisor:  Jenny Serena
Recommended

Scotland/Ireland

By: Mo


Reviewed on: 11 May 2025

Scotland was amazing. Ireland group was bigger than expected. Would have liked more history from tour guide but was great overall
Travel Advisor:  Marnie Wilkes
Recommended

Brenden

By: Retta


Reviewed on: 08 May 2025

Brenden was very informative about the different locations that we traveled too. He keep us entertained when we were on the bus for long periods of time concerning the history of Ireland. I really enjoyed the time we spent with him.
Travel Advisor:  Jackie Izzo
Recommended

Best of Britain

By: Gaylene


Reviewed on: 13 May 2025

This was my second tour with CIE because I was so impressed with my first one. The itinerary was excellent and I never felt rushed. The tour guide was very informative and I love how they weave personal stories into the sites/cities we visit. As a single traveler, I enjoy that I always feel safe and secure with CIE.
Travel Advisor:  Cathy Rowland
Recommended

CIE Ireland tour

By: Sophie


Reviewed on: 15 May 2025

We had a very nice experience. Some people did complain that CIE needed to communicate better but being this was our first tour we didn’t know what to expect.
Travel Advisor:  Robby Altheim
Recommended

The only way to go!

By: Kathy & Bob


Reviewed on: 05 Jun 2025

CIE Tours put together a fantastic itinerary for seeing Ireland. The hotels and tours were top notch. We can't say enough good stuff about Lindsay Ames, our travel advisor, and Dominic Dixon, our Tour Guide and driver. He was also outstanding; he was very informative telling us interesting stories and history as we drove. He stopped frequently for photo ops. His attention to detail and safety are appreciated. He is really funny! He had the entire tour group laughing and having the best time. The coach was immaculate and comfortable, the best way to see the beautiful countryside of Ireland. This was a bucket list for us, and we loved it. We will highly recommend!
Travel Advisor:  Lindsay Ames
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Operator

By: SL


Reviewed on: 02 Jun 2025

Dominic made the bus tour an exceptional and amazing experience. His knowledge and ability to communicate fun facts and history of each aspect of the trip was impressive. He was at the top of his game each day! Driving was a bit hairy but he remained in control despite the extremely narrow and windy roads.
Travel Advisor:  Lindsay Ames
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Fabulous tour!

By: Rebecca


Reviewed on: 13 Jun 2025

Fabulous tour. Michael Benson was amazing. So knowledgeable, kind and a wonderful guide.
Travel Advisor:  Alyse Cori
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Excellent

By: Brenda


Reviewed on: 21 Jun 2025

Tour guides were great. Extensive knowledge of history, sense of fun. Great stories! I would recommend adjusting the travel day between Scotland and Ireland. Too long. Group in general were exhausted by that point in the trip. Perhaps stay overnight in Belfast or drop the Titanic museum. There were a dozen people that stayed back from the tour a day at the next hotel where we had two nights. Full of memories. Great experience,
Travel Advisor:  Michele Vogel
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Amazing tour guide, James

By: Paula


Reviewed on: 25 Jun 2025

We had a private tour guide, James, through CIE Tours. James was so fabulous! He was very smart and knowledgeable and got to know us and our preferences quickly and filled in our free time with excellent activities. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience with James and would love to have him again. Additionally, we had booked a private transfer from the airport to the hotel upon arrival and, even with flight delays, our driver was waiting for us.
Travel Advisor:  Kristin Staley
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Ireland Tour

By: Ireland


Reviewed on: 16 Jun 2025

The first day was disappointing. Due to a marathon in Dublin, our tour bus was landlocked and unable to take us on the City tour or the jail tour. We took a taxi at our own expense @ 40 Euro to the jail tour, and fortunately they honored our CIE admission. CIE could have planned better knowing the marathon was happening. Our driver Jamie was very nice but not consistent. Some days there was a lot of narrative on the drive, other days not so much. He didn’t always give much info on itinerary stops. Overall, the hotels were outstanding except the Derry hotel is very dated. It’s a very aggressive itinerary with early starts and long days. It gets tiring, but worth it when you get to do and see so much. Lastly, not sure where the mixup was, but our package didn’t include hotel transfer vouchers. I ended up paying over $200 USD in transfers. Everyone else in our group had vouchers with their package. This was a big disappointment considering how much we paid for the trip.
Travel Advisor:  Stacey Barone
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professional

By: robertaemge


Reviewed on: 26 Jun 2025

Hotel check in was always a great experience. We were always treated very well at all the hotels. Tour bus was always on time and our driver was informative and fun
Travel Advisor:  Marci Fouts
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Great tour of Ireland

By: travelbuddies


Reviewed on: 23 Jun 2025

We had a great experience with CIE on the Jewels of Ireland tour. It was our first experience with a bus tour and we were very pleasantly surprised. We had an excellent driver/tour guide in Gavin Finn. Our group of 14 travelers was great! Would highly recommend CIE.
Travel Advisor:  Rosemarie Spinney
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CIE tour

By: Cindy


Reviewed on: 25 Jun 2025

Our Ireland bus tour was our first bus tour. CIE was a great experience. The bus was spotless. The destinations were well planned. Hotels were very nice. Our bus driver and tour guide was Gavin and he was awesome.
Travel Advisor:  Lisa Eader
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Good experience all around.

By: Graypony


Reviewed on: 09 Jul 2025

CIE was great! From the travel pack, current adapter and pre - tour information booklet to the super tour leader and motor coach drive, we had a wonderful experience.
Travel Advisor:  Candace Dupps
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Ireland!

By: Elliott5


Reviewed on: 17 Jul 2025

We absolutely loved our Ireland trip and felt that it was extremely well-organized and paced. We loved our lodgings and our guides - we would use CIE again!
Travel Advisor:  Tracy Vandermeeden
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Family Trip to Iceland

By: John Monahan


Reviewed on: 19 Jul 2025

CIE did a superb job in handling all the details for our family's stay in Iceland. They arranged wonderful tours and lodging. Their tour guide and driver were superb. When problems came up CIE handled them at their own cost. CIE carried out the detyails of their contract. They sent out superb backpacks in advance for each of the 16 individuals with needed items for the overseas trips - a wonderful extra. I would unhesitatently recommend CIE for tour management.
Travel Advisor:  Denise Hollywood
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England-Scotland Tours

By: D52L


Reviewed on: 04 Sep 2025

Went on 2 tours in one trip: England 10 days and Scotland 12 days. Scotland was our primary focus and we chose the Best of Britain tour to fit in with our Scotland plans. Unfortunately, the Scotland tour did not get enough people and was cancelled - we subsequently chose Scottish Isles and Glens which gave us a week between tours. In hindsight this was a good result.... the week of travel at our own pace versus "tour pace" was very welcome. We had the same driver on both tours - he was excellent ! Coach was always in very clean and well prepared condition. Both tour guides were very knowledgeable - the guide on the England tour was a bit better than the Scotland guide, but no complaints about either. The England tour was too much territory over the available time - for that route an extra 1 or 2 days with additional time at major stops would be recommended. The Scotland tour was excellent - The Orkneys loop was great but very time inefficient - take 1 day out and add to mainl
Travel Advisor:  Heather Irving
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C-I-E No Add On Tours

By: Dragon


Reviewed on: 13 Aug 2025

We really enjoyed the Ireland portion of the trip. the driver guide Brian has been doing this for a long time and made the trip highly enjoyable. Scotland was also great. Kevin went out of his way to make sure everything within his control worked out. The only problem was that the hotels were in locations that you could not wander into town. We were stuck in the hotel.
Travel Advisor:  Stefan Shields
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Family trip to Ireland

By: Sally


Reviewed on: 20 Aug 2025

We were pleased with the itinerary, accommodations , and van driver that we had on our trip. John was very helpful and pleasant. All of the drivers that we had were on time and very courteous.
Travel Advisor:  Kristen Wells
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Best of the Best

By: Terri


Reviewed on: 02 Sep 2025

The tour director, Marlene, and bus driver, Sean, were absolutely fantastic. There was never a dull moment with them. They had us on point. They were very thorough with everything. I would recommend them wholeheartedly and look forward to traveling with them again.
Travel Advisor:  Stephanie Goldberg-Glazer
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Probably best tour company we have used

By: Bonnie


Reviewed on: 08 Sep 2025

Like the amount of time spent at each attraction. We were not rushed. Also had free time to be on our own. Meals included were excellent. The itineraries included everything we wanted to see. Would use this company again.
Travel Advisor:  Annelie Heinen
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Britain, Norway, and Ireland

By: Sir Donald


Reviewed on: 07 Sep 2025

We had great experiences and no glitches. Staff were great.
Travel Advisor:  Christopher Pottle
Not Recommended

Ireland trip

By: Val


Reviewed on: 08 Sep 2025

The mini van were too small for 4 luggage. The driver did his job. The hotels were nice.
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A “10l”

By: Irish Eyes


Reviewed on: 14 Sep 2025

CIE thought of everything, we were able to just show up and enjoy. Our tour guide, Tom O’Toole was extraordinary and our bus driver Martin Dempsey was an amazing navigator. We had a wonderful memorable trip!!
Travel Advisor:  Susie Bostick
Not Recommended

Disappointed

By: JoAnn


Reviewed on: 18 Sep 2025

Very disappointed with CIE not what I expected. Riding on the bus a good part of the day to get to places was not my idea of a vacation. I think overall we were on the bus over 50 hours in 14 days.
Recommended

Taste of Scotland/Ireland tour

By: Heinrich


Reviewed on: 20 Sep 2025

CIE Tours provided a marvelous 10-11 day experience in Scotland and Ireland. Every detail was taken care of; the hotels were wonderful overall; the tour guides and tour director were fantastic. We had a great experience and hope to use CIE Tours in the future for another adventure!
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CIE Tours

By: Colleen


Reviewed on: 20 Sep 2025

They delivered what they promised
Travel Advisor:  Jennifer Dooling
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Ireland experience

By: Ireland Fan


Reviewed on: 29 Sep 2025

Essentially the whole tour was overseen by our travel agent Debbie Rosenberg- we had no direct contract with CIE
Travel Advisor:  Debbie Rosenberg
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Great tour!

By: Connie


Reviewed on: 26 Sep 2025

Our tour with CIE couldn’t have gone any better. The accommodations were great and our tour guide and bus driver were professional, knowledgeable and fun!
Travel Advisor:  Kristen Wells
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Europe

By: Kaye Crawford


Reviewed on: 02 Oct 2025

CIE tours are very well organized. We particularly enjoyed our tour guild, Jackie Muller and her driver Graham. Jackie had great knowledge of all the areas about Scotland and was very willing to share experiences with us. Graham was a great driver in that he could get in and out of tight spaces successfully. Great team and very punctual. One suggestion...it would have been nice to have one day to visit places in Glasgow. It seemed that Glasgow was our base for all surrounding sights to see. For instance, we really wanted to visit the local museum and an limited time exhibit about Tutencumin. By the time we were finished our tours these locations were closed.
Travel Advisor:  Meg Harrison
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Ireland tour

By: Happytraveling570


Reviewed on: 01 Oct 2025

Our driver Dominick was wonderful. Full of information and stories, he made the time on the bus worthwhile. CIE's final itinerary could be a little more specific as to times on nights when dinner is not included. We had dinner reservations and found out in the late afternoon that we would not be back in time. A small detail on an otherwise lovely trip. Great hotels and food choices.
Travel Advisor:  Marcia Yallech
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Wonderful

By: Bryan


Reviewed on: 16 Oct 2025

The guides were fantastic, the transportation was clean, there were plenty of bio stops along the way, the directions were clear and they chose excellent sites to visit. I will use them again
Travel Advisor:  Kelley Lacher
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England, Scotland and Ireland

By: PattyD


Reviewed on: 08 Oct 2025

Our trip was truly amazing. Guides were both profession and caring. The only complaint is that the Hop on Hop off tour in London was terrible and I would suggest that CIE find another bus company for this trip. Hotels, meals, tours were first rate.
Travel Advisor:  Debbie Hires
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Ireland 2025 - CIE Tours

By: Frank


Reviewed on: 16 Oct 2025

CIE did a a very nice job. Everything was executed as planned, no negative surprises. They used Cronin's Coaches as the van company and their driver was incredible. I'd use CIE again.
Travel Advisor:  Kristen Wells
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Deiver

By: Dennis


Reviewed on: 14 Oct 2025

Did a great job. Changed tee time because weather.. he took the initiative to do it. Drove four hours to get some lost luggage. Double to,someone’s passport. Get us all to,where we want to be.
Travel Advisor:  Kristen Wells
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Travel Planning

By: jim


Reviewed on: 17 Oct 2025

They seem well equipped and very competent, knowledgeable and responsive.
Travel Advisor:  Kristen Wells
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Transport

By: P


Reviewed on: 22 Oct 2025

Very good, excellent driver and very knowledgeable about history of our visits
Travel Advisor:  Kristen Wells
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Cie ireland tour

By: Karen


Reviewed on: 16 Nov 2025

PJ was the best . He was very knowledgeable interactive and entertaining. Loved to listen to him . The tour was amazing we saw so much in the days we were there . I can't say anything negative about our experience. Thank you KAREN S
Travel Advisor:  April Menard
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CIE knows Ireland!

By: SteroidFree


Reviewed on: 25 Oct 2025

Great itinerary, great hotel selection and a one-of-a-kind guide/driver. Tony was one of kindest and most caring people we’ve ever met.
Travel Advisor:  Karen Ehrenberg
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CIE provided a great experience at an excellent price point

By: Debbie


Reviewed on: 24 Oct 2025

CIE provided a great turnkey experience. We got to see all the Iceland highlights, met wonderful people and enjoyed ourselves thoroughly. It was my first tour since I usually like planning everything myself but it was refreshing to go on a vacation where all the details were already taken care of for us. Would definitely use them again!
Travel Advisor:  Karen Vingan
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CIE Highlights of Britain

By: Debbie


Reviewed on: 25 Oct 2025

CIE was fantastic! Our tour director/guide was Garith and he was incredibly knowledgeable and shared so many wonderful stories and experiences about the UK and his family! He had a great sense of humour, was warm and friendly - truly one of the best! So grateful to him and our amazing driver Neil for navigating some tough roads and volume of traffic! Very professional! Also our pickup from London hotel to airport by Ahmed was great! He was so friendly and knowledgeable about the history of London and surrounding areas! He gave us another full and informative tour through London before departure! All were amazing! Wonderful trip with a great oversight of beautiful England, Scotland and Wales!!
Travel Advisor:  Shelley Greenan
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Experience

By: Willy


Reviewed on: 25 Oct 2025

The trip was very well organized and we saw so much. The guide and driver were amazing!
Travel Advisor:  Shelley Greenan
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Amazing experience

By: David


Reviewed on: 29 Oct 2025

Our trip was an amazing experience for a first time overseas vacationer. The tour guide was an excellent ambassador for the hospitality and warmth of the country we visited. All arrangements and experiences were flawless. The whole experience lead to memories that will last a lifetime. Would recommend!
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Not Recommended

Scotland/Ireland

By: Sicko


Reviewed on: 30 Oct 2025

Too superficial, too much time on bus or in tourist attractions rather than allowing exploration and more time in fewer places. Bus driver was helpful with bags and logistics. Bus was very uncomfortable. Some entertainment (Renaissance meal, for example was fun. Most was too crowded. Disliked different hotel almost every night.
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Scotland

By: Red


Reviewed on: 06 Dec 2025

Well organized Great tour director and driver
Travel Advisor:  Francoise Campbell
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2025 CIE Gold Scotland and Irland

By: Jim in Greensboro


Reviewed on: 05 Dec 2025

Very knowledgeable guides. One frustrating situation occurred. The tour suggested group size would be approximately 30 persons. On our tour the first half was 30, however second half ballooned to 43 as the operator pushed two groups together. Even with our very seasoned guide, the expanded size caused delays and more crowded conditions.
Travel Advisor:  Trisha Iannazzi
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Ireland Tour Company

By: Chapmna


Reviewed on: 07 Dec 2025

We didn’t like that we were assigned plane seats but not together in the block of seats selected for CIE tours. We had to pay an extra charge to have the seats changed. Also we did not receive our welcome package before we left - it was sent to an address that had nothing to do with our trip. We could have used the backpacks/water bottles if we had them. I incurred phone charges trying myself to get this welcome package.
Travel Advisor:  Melissa Ehrlich
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Ireland trip 8/30/25 - 9/12/25

By: Ellie


Reviewed on: 04 Dec 2025

Great! Our driver and tour guide, Dan Fitzgerald, did a great job. He shared so many interesting facts and stories about everywhere we went that you couldn't help but be immersed in the Irish experience. The places he took us to throughout our trip were awesome. I loved our stays at Harvey's Point in Donegal and Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin. Only two negatives: Europa hotel in Belfast had terrible food, service and our room was dirty. Fitzgerald's Woodland House was undergoing massive renovations. Carpets were dirty, rooms (that weren't being renovated at the moment) were small, water leaking in the hallway and food was so-so. I woke up each morning to a contractor right outside my window. CIE Tours might want to reconsider using these two
Travel Advisor:  Patrick Jones
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CIE Tours “Patrick’s Hidden Gems of Ireland”

By: Dan and MP


Reviewed on: 10 Dec 2025

Our CIE trip was excellent all-around! This was our first trip to Ireland and we experienced a little bit of everything. We plan to return to explore more. We had a tremendous Tour Guide in Dan Fitzgerald. Dan’s knowledge of and passion for Ireland was always present and he helped us to gain a strong understanding of and appreciation for the rich Irish culture and history. Dan was very professional and personable. PS: We thoroughly enjoyed his ability to serenade us with Irish songs!! : )
Travel Advisor:  Patrick Jones
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Fun with Dan

By: Kim


Reviewed on: 10 Dec 2025

What an amazing tour guide we had for Ireland! Super informative! Dan went out of his way to make our trip extra special. He made special arrangements for my friend to celebrate her birthday at Auntie Lena. It was a beautiful surprise. His personality was happy and upbeat every day.
Travel Advisor:  Patrick Jones
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Private Driver

By: Bill


Reviewed on: 10 Dec 2025

We loved it and everything about it was bespoke.
Travel Advisor:  Liz Hoover
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Jewels of Ireland tour was golden

By: STEVE B


Reviewed on: 06 Dec 2025

I don't know where to start regarding how much my wife Kelly and I enjoyed this tour. We were fortunate to have a great tour group which bonded together very nicely. Our group coordinator, Brenda, got 16 people to sign up We enjoyed them very much. The places we visited were beautiful and we loved the extended length of the tour (13 days). We actually extended the trip by two additional days to spend extra time in Dublin. Glad we did that. Can't say enough about our tour guide John... I think everyone on the tour enjoyed his insight, his stories, and his humor... Thomas our driver got us safely from town to town through some very narrow thoroughfares, but he kept driving on the wrong side of the road.:):):) We enjoyed all the hotels we stayed at especially the 5 Star in Belfast. The side trips castle tours walking tours and the shows excellent. We have been giving CIE a lot of good publicity since we returned home. I believe we will travel with CIE again in the not-too-distant future
Travel Advisor:  Brenda Pearson
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CIE Tours

By: Stephanie R


Reviewed on: 14 Dec 2025

A good tour, saw all the highlights of most of Ireland! Tour guide John and bus driver Thomas, were excellent!
Travel Advisor:  Brenda Pearson
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Well Organized and Our Guide and Driver Were the Best

By: Jbones


Reviewed on: 13 Dec 2025

The tour was really well laid out with a good mix of time to do your own thing and the prearranged tours. Our guide John O'Brien was FANTASTIC!! Such a great guy and really knowledgeable about what we were seeing with lots of great suggestions on places to go on our own time. We had a couple of drivers but our main driver was Robert and again, what a fantastic guy. And I don't know how he squeezed that bus through such tight spots but he did. It was awesome! CIR did a really good job of not only having an efficient schedule to maximize what we saw but they were also flexible when needed. We'll definitely book another trip with our representative Brenda and specifically try to schedule John as our guide because I'm not sure how anyone can top him.
Travel Advisor:  Brenda Pearson
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CIE Tours is a Must Use

By: Lecia


Reviewed on: 16 Dec 2025

Our driver/guide, Barry, feels like part of the family now.
Travel Advisor:  Amy Jaramillo
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    CIE Tours has in its heritage a passion for service, to care for travelers and share the best of Ireland and other destinations while respectfully inhabiting the places we live, work, and visit. Continuously owned since 1932 by Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ), the national transport company of Ireland, CIE Tours is an important contributor to Ireland’s tourism sector and to rural regions. As the largest inbound tour operator of North American visitors to Ireland, we have a unique opportunity to positively impact Irish people, places and culture and help set the standards of responsibility in our sector.

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