Australian $ 2015 Brochure

IRELAND • SCOTLAND • ENGLAND • WALESIRELAND BRITAINIRELAND BRITAIN&&

2015

Choosing to travel with CIE Tours

…our coach tours include more!

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Cover photo: Fanad Lighthouse, Co. Donegal

WELCOME…to CIE Tours’ 2015 product line. We haveso many exciting touring holidays to offerfor the coming year and it’s not too earlyto start planning now.

This brochure shows prices for the entire2015 season. Go to our website foradditional coach tours. We featuremore detail on every itinerary;a dedicated page of informationfor each hotel we use; chartsto show availability and whichdeparture dates are guaranteed.

GUARANTEED PRICESWe guarantee that no increase inland costs will be charged to you,once you have paid the depositfor your tour.

GUARANTEED DEPARTURESOur guaranteed land tourdeparture dates are featuredon our website.

GROUP AIRPORTTRANSFERSCIE Tours offers complimentary grouptransfers on first and last day of all tours.Note that arrival transfers are between7:00 am and 12:00 noon. Departuretransfers are between 6:00 am and12:00 noon.

TESTAMENT TO CIE TOURS EXCELLENCE!In 2014 more than 33% of our 27,000passengers cited recommendations from ‘friendsand family’ as the sole reason for choosingCIE Tours. We quote this amazing statistic asa validation to CIE Tours’ total commitmentto excellence. We urge you today to view asampling of this year’s client testimonials atwww.cietours.com/testimonials.

HOTEL EXTENSIONSAdd extra hotel nights to thebeginning or end of any tour –just ask us when bookingyour holiday.

TOUR DOCUMENTSWe supply a full itinerary andinformation, deluxe carry-onbackpack, ticket wallet, luggagetags and strap at no additionalcharge on arrival at first nights’accommodation.

The Wild Atlantic Way is Ireland’s firstlong-distance touring route. It stretches alongthe Atlantic coast from Donegal to West Corkfor a distance of 1,500 miles, making it thelongest defined coastal drive in the world. Mostof our itineraries include portions of this route,especially our Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Wayholiday on page 20.

“We had a fantastic time.

Frank, our driver tour guide was

just great, accommodations

and food provided was of a

very high standard. Would

thoroughly recommend to

any one looking for a great

holiday in Ireland. We booked

directly with the company

online.We were very lucky

and only had one day of rain

which was the bus ride from

Belfast to Dublin otherwise

the weather was perfect.

Note great value for money.”

– Gavin and KerrieBrisbane Australia


Table ofContents

Discounts & Savings 4

Organise Your Own Group 5

Terms & Conditions 43

5, 6 or 7 Day Taste of Ireland 6

6, 7 or 8 Day Best of Ireland South – NEW 7

7 or 8 Day Irish Heritage & Dromoland Castle 8

8 or 9 Day Irish Spirit 9

8 or 9 Day Irish Adventure 10

8 or 9 Day Irish Pubs & Folklore 11

8 or 9 Day Northern Welcome 12

8 or 9 Day Irish Gold 13

8 Day Southern Supreme – 14DELUXE & CASTLES

8 Day Northern Supreme – 15DELUXE & CASTLES

8 Day Mystical Ireland 16

9 or 10 Day Irish Legends 17

9 or 10 Day Irish Explorer 18

10 Day Leisurely Ireland 19

13 Day Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way 20

12 Day Irish Odyssey 21

12 or 13 Day Irish Classic 22

14 or 15 Day Jewels of Ireland 23

IRELAND

7 or 8 Day Scottish Supreme – 24DELUXE & CASTLES

8 or 9 Day Scottish Dream 25

13 or 14 Day Scottish Isles & Glens 26

SCOTLAND

8 or 9 Day Celtic Samplerof Ireland, Scotland & More 27

10 or 11 Day Taste of Scotland & Ireland 28

13 Day Scottish & Irish Supreme – 29DELUXE & CASTLES

13 or 14 Day Scottish & Irish Dream 30

14 or 15 Day The Scots Irish & More 31

15 or 16 Day Scottish & Irish Gold 32

SCOTLAND &IRELANDALL CIE Tours’ programs are protected by the

company’s $550+ ADVANTAGE, a NO-FEE BENEFITguaranteeing that travellers are never charged forspecial features considered optional extras withother tour companies.

This means you are free to enjoy your holiday withoutdaily sales pitches or unexpected additional outlay,which could cost couples over A$550 per week.

CIE Tours’ coach tours include daily sightseeingprograms with prepaid admission fees, full break-fasts, table d’hote dinners, medieval banquetsand cabarets – everything to make your holidayperfect! We include these features so that you arefree to enjoy your holiday without daily salespitches or unexpected additional costs. Our tourdirectors do not sell optional features while you areon tour so that they can focus 100% on yourenjoyment and interests. We urge you to compareour included tour features to those of other tourcompanies and check their optional tour costs tounderstand why we have earned our excellentreputation for quality and value.

8 Day Heart of Wales & England 33

9 or 10 Day Best of Britain 34

11 Day British Heritage 35

14 Day Leisurely Britain – NEW 36

16 Day Icons of Britain 37

BRITAIN

10 or 12 Day Taste of Wales & Ireland 38

10 or 11 Day British & Irish Elegance 39

14 or 15 Day British & Irish Grandeur 40

14 Day British & Irish Voyager 41

24 Day Grand Tour ofBritain & Ireland – NEW 42

BRITAIN &IRELAND

CIE Tours...no optional extras!

For more information on discounts and savings visit www.cietours.com/specialoffers

DISCOUNTS & SAVINGS

Portree on the Isle of Skye, Highlands

Mussenden Temple, Co. Derry

The above land-based offers apply to new bookings only, are not valid for group traveland cannot be combined with other CIE Tours’ promotions or discounts.

Other restrictions may apply.

Youth Traveller Discounton land portion of any coach tour when you are 8 to 18 yearsold and traveling with at least one full-paying passenger

Family & Friends Discountwhen you book 5-15 people on the same tour

Group Discountwhen you book 16 people on the same tour,the 16th person is FREE – the more the merrier

2nd Tour Discounton the land portion when you purchase 2 of our coachtours. This discount applies to the tour of lesser value

Save10%

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No optional extras – no hidden costsWe include all the necessary ingredients for a successful tour – many competitorscharge additional for sightseeing and dinner/shows which can add up toan additional A$550 per couple per week.

Get 1 free place with 16 passengers or 2 free places on the land tour with 32 passengers.

Have even more fun on holiday with friends!

Explore new places, celebrate a birthday or anniversary

or bond with multigenerational family groups.

Why Not Travel With Your Own Group?

Organise Your Own Group & Travel Free

The CIE Tours difference –• Fully inclusive tours with no optional extras• Largest selection of itineraries to Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales• Most tour departure dates are guaranteed• Our strong buying power gives you better prices• Our insistence on quality translates into happy travellers• Early booking and on-line discounts may apply• We do all the planning to make your holiday the best ever!

• Great hotel accommodations• All breakfasts, most dinners including special dinner/shows• Prepaid admission fees to attractions• Local features to enhance travel experiences• Deluxe coach transportation• Expert tour directors and local guides

“I have just returned back

from my trip. I would like to

thank Jim, our tour director/

driver for a wonderful time.

This is my third time with

CIE and I would recommend

them to anyone wanting to

travel in Ireland. You are

looked after from the

moment you arrive.”

– ColeenBrisbane Australia

Kylemore Abbey, Co. Galway


2

DUBLIN

Cliffs of Moher

Cashel

KILLARNEY

BlarneyRing ofKerry

1 = Overnight Stops= Start City = End City

+ 11-2Galway

1Shannon

BUNRATTY

Connemara

TASTE OF IRELANDSuper ior & Fi rs t C lass Hote ls – 5, 6 or 7 Day Coach Tour

Day 1: Tour B Arrives Dublin &City SightseeingTour B starts in Dublin with a transfer to yourhotel. In the afternoon use your independentopen-top bus tour voucher with a Guinnessor Jameson visit and tasting.

Day 2: Dublin & Pub Dinner/ShowTours C, D & E start in Dublin. Those on Tour Benjoy a free morning. At 2:00 pm all participantsjoin a local guide for a tour of central Dublin,including a visit to historic Dublin Castle. Headto a pub for a great dinner and Irish show. (B, D)

Day 3: Blarney Castle & KillarneyTravel south pausing to view the Rock ofCashel. Visit Blarney Castle and kiss thefamous stone in the ramparts and shop atthe Blarney Woollen Mills. Head to Killarneyand relax or take a walk through thecompact town before dinner. (B, D)

Day 4: Ring of Kerry & Skellig ExperienceToday embark on Ireland’s most popular scenicdrive of 100 miles – the Ring of Kerry – for breath-taking sights of mountains, beaches and cliffs.Watch sheepdogs herd flocks and visit the SkelligExperience. Enjoy a pub lunch and more greatviews before returning to Killarney. (B, L)

Day 5: Cliffs of Moher & Bunratty CastleCross the River Shannon by ferry to view theawesome Cliffs of Moher. Check in to your hotel,which is located beside Bunratty Castle andDurty Nelly’s Pub. Enjoy a medieval-style feastwith charming music in Bunratty Castle. (B, D)

796From A$

land only

5 days/4 nights/8 meals, 6 days/5 nights/9 meals or 7 days/6 nights/10 meals

Day 6: Depart Shannon or Galway TourTour C ends at Shannon Airport. Passengers onTours B, D & E drive along Galway Bay andthrough Connemara to the Connemara MarbleFactory for tea and scones. Tour Galway Cityand drive to Dublin Airport where tour ends forTour E at 1800 hrs. (Allow 2 hour check-in forUK/European flights). This evening is free(Tour C & D). (B)

Day 7: Tours B & D end at Dublin AirportTake a group transfer to Dublin Airport. (B)

Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.comTour Code: TAA15

7 days/6 nights/10 meals - 2 nts Dublin, 2 nts Killarney,1 nt Bunratty, 1 nt DublinStart dates from Dublin and ends DublinSun Jan 18 to Dec 13 Fri Mar 06 to Nov 27Wed Apr 08 to Oct 28 Weekly departures

Land prices per person sharing in AU DollarsJan 18–Feb 22 $1017 Oct 02–Oct 30 $1215Mar 01–Mar 29 1098 Nov 01–Nov 29 1098Apr 03–Apr 29 1192 Dec 06–Dec 13 1017May 01–Sep 30 1418

Single room supplement: $370

TOUR B - 7 DAYS - DUBLIN TO DUBLIN

5 days/4 nights/8 meals - 1 nt Dublin, 2 nts Killarney,1 nt BunrattyStart dates from Dublin and ends DublinMon Jan 19 to Dec 14 Sat Mar 07 to Nov 28Thu Apr 09 to Oct 29 Weekly departures



TOUR E - 5 DAYS - DUBLIN TO DUBLIN

5 days/4 nights/8 meals - 1 nt Dublin, 2 nts Killarney,1 nt BunrattyStart dates from Dublin and ends ShannonMon Jan 19 to Dec 14 Sat Mar 07 to Nov 28Thu Apr 09 to Oct 29 Weekly departures



TOUR C - 5 DAYS - DUBLIN TO SHANNON

• Airport transfers at start and end of tour• Sightseeing by luxury coach• Professional driver/guide• 4, 5 or 6 nights in hotels listed• Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1• 3 dinners (D) including- Dinner and traditional show in Dublin- Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet- 1 table d’hote dinner in Killarney

• 1 lunch (L)• Welcome get-together drink• Tour of Dublin with a local guide• Sheepdog trials on Ring of Kerry• Ferry ride across the River Shannon• Tea and scones at Connemara MarbleFactory (Tours B, D & E only)

• Dublin open-top bus tour with a visitand drink at Guinness Storehouse orOld Jameson Distillery (Tour B only)

• Visits and admissions to Dublin Castle,Blarney Castle, Blarney Woollen Mills,Skellig Experience and Cliffs of Moher

• Headsets for walking tours• Deluxe carry-on backpack, ticket wallet,luggage tags & strap

• All local taxes, hotel service charges &porterage for one suitcase per person

HOTELSSuperior & First Class:

• Bewley’s Ballsbridge Hotel, Dublin(1 nt – Tours C, D & E or 2 nts – Tour B)

• Killarney Towers Hotel, Killarney (2 nights)• Bunratty Castle Hotel, Bunratty (1 night)• Academy Plaza Hotel, Dublin(1 night – Tours B & D only)

TOUR INCLUDES

HIGHLIGHTS• Traditional Irish Evening in Dublin• Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet

• Dublin Castle • Kiss the Blarney Stone• Ring of Kerry Tour • Cliffs of Moher

Georgian Doors, Dublin

6 days/5 nights/9 meals - 1 nt Dublin, 2 nts Killarney,1 nt Bunratty, 1 nt DublinStart dates from Dublin and ends DublinMon Jan 19 to Dec 14 Sat Mar 07 to Nov 28Thu Apr 09 to Oct 29 Weekly departures



TOUR D - 6 DAYS - DUBLIN TO DUBLIN

See page 3 for details

NO OPTIONALEXTRAS!


2

Limerick

Kildare

NEWMARKET-ON-FERGUS

Dingle

DUBLIN

Cliffs of Moher

Cashel

KILLARNEY

Blarney


Galway

Shannon

+ 11-2

2

Day 1: Tours A & B Arrive Dublin& TourTours A & B start in Dublin with a transfer toyour hotel. In the afternoon use your independentopen-top bus tour voucher with a Guinness orJameson visit and tasting.

Day 2: Dublin & Traditional PubTours C & D start in Dublin. Those on Tours A & Benjoy a free morning. At 2:00 pm all participantsjoin a local guide for a tour of central Dublinand view the 8th century Book of Kells in TrinityCollege’s Library. Head to a pub for a greatdinner with an Irish show. (B, D)

Day 3: Blarney Castle & KillarneySample tea with scones at a farmhouse andwatch dogs herd sheep. Climb Blarney Castleand shop at the Blarney Woollen Mills. Headto your centrally-located hotel in Killarney. (B, D)

Day 4: Dingle Peninsula &Dingle Brewing CompanyDiscover the glorious Dingle Peninsula withheathery mountains and sandy beaches. Enjoy apub lunch and visit the Dingle Brewing Company.The evening is free in Killarney. (B, L)

Day 5: Jaunting Car Ride &Bunratty Castle BanquetTake a traditional jaunting car to scenic RossCastle. See thatched cottages in Adare and visitthe mighty King John’s Castle in Limerick.Check in to your hotel and feast medieval-stylein Bunratty Castle. (B, D)

Day 6: Cliffs of Moher & GalwayView the amazing Cliffs of Moher and drive toGalway for a walking tour around the ancientcity centre. Return to your hotel in Newmarket-on-Fergus in time for dinner. (B, D)

Day 7: Shannon Airport or DublinIf you are on Tours A & C transfer to ShannonAirport. Those on Tours B & D visit the IrishNational Stud in Kildare to see magnificenthorses and Japanese Gardens. Check in to yourhotel in Dublin and the evening is free. (B)

Day 8: Tour ends at Dublin AirportTake a group transfer to Dublin Airport. (B)

Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.comTour Code: ISA15

7 days/6 nights/11 meals - 2 nts Dublin, 2 nts Killarney,2 nts ShannonStart dates from Dublin and ends ShannonThu Mar 05 to Nov 12Sat Mar 07 to Nov 14

Land prices per person sharing in AU DollarsMar 05–Mar 28 $1278 Oct 01–Oct 29 $1398Apr 02–Apr 30 1338 Oct 31–Nov 14 1278May 02–Sep 26 1518


TOUR A - 7 DAYS - DUBLIN TO SHANNON

7 days/6 nights/11 meals - 1 nt Dublin, 2 nts Killarney,2 nts Shannon, 1 nt DublinStart dates from Dublin and ends DublinFri Mar 06 to Nov 13Sun Mar 08 to Nov 15

Land prices per person sharing in AU DollarsMar 06–Mar 29 $1248 Oct 02–Oct 30 $1378Apr 03–Apr 26 1314 Nov 01–Nov 15 1248May 01–Sep 27 1466


TOUR D - 7 DAYS - DUBLIN TO DUBLIN

8 days/7 nights/12 meals - 2 nts Dublin, 2 nts Killarney,2 nts Shannon, 1 nt DublinStart dates from Dublin and ends DublinThu Mar 05 to Nov 12Sat Mar 07 to Nov 14

Land prices per person sharing in AU DollarsMar 05–Mar 28 $1388 Oct 01–Oct 29 $1523Apr 02–Apr 30 1458 Oct 31–Nov 14 1388May 02–Sep 26 1646


TOUR B - 8 DAYS - DUBLIN TO DUBLIN

• Airport transfers at start and end of tour• Sightseeing by luxury coach• Professional driver/guide• 5, 6 or 7 nights in hotels listed• Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1• 4 dinners (D) including- Dinner and traditional show in Dublin- Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet- 2 table d’hote dinners

• 1 lunch (L)• Welcome get-together drink• Tour of Dublin with a local guide• Farmhouse tea and scones withsheepdog display

• Horse-drawn jaunting car ride in Killarney• Walking tour of Galway• Irish National Stud & Japanese Gardens(Tours B & D only)

• Dublin open-top bus tour with a visitand drink at Guinness Storehouse orOld Jameson Distillery (Tours A & B only)

• Visits and admissions to Book of Kells atTrinity College, Blarney Castle, BlarneyWoollen Mills, Dingle Brewing Company,King John’s Castle and Cliffs of Moher




• Stillorgan Park Hotel, Dublin(1 nt – Tours C & D or 2 nts – Tours A & B)

• Scott’s Hotel, Killarney (2 nights)• The Inn at Dromoland,Newmarket-on-Fergus (2 nights)

• Grand Canal Hotel, Dublin(1 night – Tours B & D only)

TOUR INCLUDES

HIGHLIGHTS• Dublin Pub Dinner • Bunratty Castle

• Blarney & King John’s Castles• Dingle & Killarney • Jaunting Car Ride• Newly-Opened Inn at Dromoland

Dingle Peninsula

6 days/5 nights/10 meals - 1 nt Dublin, 2 nts Killarney,2 nts ShannonStart dates from Dublin and ends ShannonFri Mar 06 to Nov 13Sun Mar 08 to Nov 15

Land prices per person sharing in AU DollarsMar 06–Mar 29 $1148 Oct 02–Oct 30 $1258Apr 03–Apr 26 1196 Nov 01–Nov 15 1148May 01–Sep 27 1388


TOUR C - 6 DAYS - DUBLIN TO SHANNON


NO OPTIONALEXTRAS!

1148From A$

land only

Super ior & Fi rs t C lass Hote ls – 6, 7 or 8 Day Coach Tour

6 days/5 nights/10 meals, 7 days/6 nights/11 meals or 8 days/7 nights/12 meals

BEST OF IRELAND SOUTH


2

1

2

1

1

DUBLIN

Cliffs of Moher

Shannon

WATERFORD

KILLARNEY

BlarneyRing ofKerry

LIMERICK

Cobh


Foynes

KildareNEWMARKET-ON-FERGUS

Blessington

• Airport transfers at start and end of tour

• Sightseeing by luxury coach

• Professional tour director

• 6 or 7 nights in hotels listed

• Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1

• 5 or 6 dinners (D) including- Bunratty or Knappogue Castle Banquet- Killeen House Restaurant in Killarney- Dinner and traditional show in Dublin- Farewell dinner at Dromoland Castle(8-day tour only)

- 2 table d’hote dinners

• Welcome get-together drink

• Ferry ride across the River Shannon

• Foynes Flying Boat Museum andan Irish coffee

• Horse-drawn jaunting car ride in Killarney

• Sheepdog trials on Ring of Kerry

• Walking tour of Waterford

• Tour of Dublin with your tour director

• Dublin open-top bus tour with a visitand drink at Guinness Storehouse orOld Jameson Distillery

• Visits and admissions to King John’sCastle, Cliffs of Moher, Skellig Experience,Blarney Castle, Blarney Woollen Mills,Cobh Heritage Centre, House of WaterfordCrystal, Russborough House, GlasnevinMuseum and Irish National Stud &Japanese Gardens (8-day tour only)

• Headsets for walking tours

• Deluxe carry-on backpack, ticket wallet,luggage tags & strap


IRISH HERITAGE &DROMOLAND CASTLE

Deluxe & Superior First Class Hotels – 7 or 8 Day Coach Tour

Day 1: Limerick & Castle BanquetStart at Shannon Airport and transfer to your hotelin Limerick. At 2:00 pm visit King John’s Castle,an impressive medieval fortification guarding theRiver Shannon. Join your fellow travellers for awelcoming drink and head to Bunratty or Knap-pogue Castle for a medieval-style banquet. (D)

Day 2: Cliffs of Moher & Irish CoffeeSee the Cliffs of Moher which rise 700 feetabove the pounding Atlantic surf. Cross theRiver Shannon by ferry and visit the FoynesFlying Boat Museum to learn about early daysof air travel and sample an Irish coffee. Driveto your hotel in Killarney. (B, D)

Day 3: Ring of Kerry & Killeen HouseDiscover the Ring of Kerry, Ireland’s most populardrive, and visit the Skellig Experience to learnabout the rocky islands. See sheep herdingand take a jaunting car ride. Dine at the award-winning Killeen House Restaurant. (B, D)

Day 4: Blarney Castle & CobhDrive to Blarney Castle to kiss the “Stone ofEloquence” and shop at Blarney Woollen Mills.Visit the Cobh Heritage Centre, which traces thehistory of emigration. Continue to Waterford andenjoy a gentle walk with a local historian. (B, D)

1432From A$

land only

7 days/6 n igh t s /11 mea l s o r 8 days/7 n igh t s /13 mea l s

TOUR INCLUDES

HIGHLIGHTS• Medieval Castle Banquet • Gourmet Killeen House Restaurant • Cliffs of Moher

• Irish National Stud & Japanese Gardens • 5* Dromoland Castle Hotel on 8-Day Tour

Dromoland Castle Hotel, Co. Clare

• Strand Hotel, Limerick (1 night)• The Brehon Hotel, Killarney (2 nights)• Granville Hotel, Waterford (1 night)• Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire,Dublin (2 nights)

• Dromoland Castle Hotel, Newmarket-on-Fergus (1 night – 8-day tour only)

HOTELSDeluxe & Superior First Class:

Day 5: Waterford & Russborough HouseTour Waterford Crystal to see glass blowing andcutting. Travel north via the Wicklow Mountainsto visit historic Russborough House. Continue toDublin and enjoy dinner and traditional entertain-ment at one of Dublin’s popular venues. (B, D)

Day 6: Dublin & Glasnevin MuseumTour Dublin city centre to see some of the elegantGeorgian townhouses, St. Stephen’s Green,O’Connell Street and more. Visit GlasnevinMuseum to learn about Ireland’s past through thisnational necropolis. Take an open-top bus tour inthe afternoon and visit Guinness or Jameson. (B)

Day 7: Home or Dromoland Castle HotelPassengers on our 7-day holiday transfer toDublin Airport. Passengers on the 8-day programvisit the National Stud to see some of Ireland’sfinest horses. Travel to 5* Dromoland CastleHotel for a luxurious stay and dinner. (B, D)

Day 8: Back HomeTake a group transfer to Shannon Airport. (B)

IRISH HERITAGE & DROMOLAND - 2015Start dates from ShannonMon Mar 02 to Nov 23 Weekly departures

Land prices per person sharing in AU Dollars7 Day 8 Day 7 Day 8 Day

Mar 02–Mar 30 $1432 $1793 Jun 01–Sep 28 $1789 $2348Apr 06–Apr 27 1587 1954 Oct 05–Oct 26 1589 2156May 04–May 25 1789 2232 Nov 02–Nov 23 1534 1986Single room supplement: 7 day $429, 8 day $770Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com

Tour Code: HEA15

NO OPTIONALEXTRAS!



1198From A$

land only

DUBLIN

Cliffs of Moher

KILLARNEYCobh

WATERFORD

GALWAYConnemara

Kilbeggan

Jerpoint

1-2+1


Ring ofKerry

Cong

Spiddal2

2

1

Blarney



• Professional driver/guide



• 5 dinners (D) including- Dinner and traditional show in Dublin- Molly Darcy’s Irish Night- 3 table d’hote dinners

• 1 lunch (L)


• Tour of Dublin with a local guide

• Tea and scones at Jerpoint Park Farm

• Walking tour of Waterford


• Coffee and talk on Irish lifeat Standun of Spiddal

• “The Quiet Man” walking tour of Cong

• Corrib Princess cruise from Galway(Mar 21 – Oct 31 departures)

• Tour and tasting at KilbegganDistillery Experience

• Dublin open-top bus tour with a visitand drink at Guinness Storehouse orOld Jameson Distillery (9-day tour only)

• Visits and admissions to Book of Kellsat Trinity College, House of WaterfordCrystal, Titanic Experience, Blarney Castle,Blarney Woollen Mills, Skellig Experienceand Cliffs of Moher




Super ior & Fi rs t C lass Hote ls – 8 or 9 Day Coach Tour


TOUR INCLUDES

IRISH SPIRIT

HIGHLIGHTS• Irish Evenings in Dublin & Killarney • Book of Kells at Trinity College • Cliffs of Moher

• Ring of Kerry & Connemara • House of Waterford Crystal • Blarney Castle

Trinity College, Dublin - Home of the Book of Kells

• Ashling or Gibson Hotel, Dublin (1 night)• Dooley’s Hotel, Waterford (1 night)• Killarney Towers Hotel, Killarney (2 nights)• Westwood Hotel, Galway (2 nights)• Grand Canal Hotel, Dublin (1 or 2 nights)


Day 5: Cliffs of Moher & Galway BayTake a ferry across the River Shannon to view theCliffs of Moher, a wall of rock rising above theAtlantic Ocean. Travel through the rocky Burrenand on to your Galway hotel. (B, D)

Day 6: Connemara’s BeautyToday explore Connemara, a region of hills, lakesand peat bogs. Take a short walk around Cong,where “The Quiet Man” was filmed. After a fun publunch, cruise scenic Lough Corrib. (B, L)

Day 7: Distillery & Irish Evening in DublinEnjoy free time in Galway before driving toKilbeggan Distillery Experience and sample thewhiskey created there. Drive to Dublin and headout for dinner with a lively traditional show. (B, D)

Day 8: Back Home or Extra Day in DublinPassengers on the 8-day tour transfer to DublinAirport. Those on the 9-day program remain inDublin to explore the city centre at their ownpace on an open-top bus tour and visit GuinnessStorehouse or Old Jameson Distillery. (B)

Day 1: Dublin Tour & Trinity CollegeTour starts at Dublin Airport with a group transferto your hotel between 7:00 am and 12:00 noon.At 2:00 pm join a local guide for an introductorylook around central Dublin. Walk through TrinityCollege to view the 8th century manuscript of theBook of Kells in the Old Library. At your hotelenjoy a welcome drink and discuss your itinerary.

Day 2: FarmVisit & Waterford CrystalDrive through the countryside to County Kilkennyfor a stop at a farm in Jerpoint for tea and sconesand watch dogs herding sheep. Continue southto visit the famous House of Waterford Crystal tosee how elaborate trophies are hand-crafted. Afterdinner in Waterford take a walking tour. (B, D)

Day 3: Titanic Experience & BlarneyIn Cobh visit the Titanic Experience to learn aboutemigrants who embarked aboard the ill-fated RMSTitanic. Visit Blarney Castle to kiss the “Stone ofEloquence” and shop at the Blarney Woollen Millsbefore driving to Killarney. (B, D)

Day 4: Ring of Kerry & Skellig ExperienceAdmire breathtaking vistas on Ireland’s mostpopular drive – the 100-mile Ring of Kerry.Visit the Skellig Experience, which explains lifeon the rocky offshore islands. Return to Killarneyfor free time and enjoy dinner and a show atMolly Darcy’s. (B, D)

IRISH SPIRIT - 2015Start dates from DublinSat Feb 21 to Dec 05 Weekly departuresThu Mar 26 to Oct 29 Weekly departures


Feb 21–Feb 28 $1198 $1358 Oct 01–Oct 31 $1468 $1612Mar 07–Mar 28 1314 1453 Nov 07–Nov 28 1314 1488Apr 02–Apr 30 1422 1593 Dec 05 1198 1358May 02–Sep 26 1686 1848Single room supplement: 8 day $457, 9 day $527Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com

Tour Code: SPA15

NO OPTIONALEXTRAS!



2

1

1

1

DUBLIN

Cliffs of Moher

WATERFORD

KILLARNEY

BlarneyRing ofKerry

Drumcliffe

Glendalough

DERRY

GALWAY

Burren

Knock

1-2+1


Donegal

Giant’sCauseway

Belfast

New Ross

Cobh

• Airport transfers at start and end of tour• Sightseeing by luxury coach• Professional driver/guide• 7 or 8 nights in hotels listed• Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1• 5 dinners (D) including- Dinner and traditional show in Dublin- 4 table d’hote dinners

• 1 lunch (L) on Ring of Kerry• Welcome get-together drink• Tour of Dublin with a local guide• Walking tours of Waterford and Derrywith local guides

• “Titanic” walking tour of Cobh• Sheepdog trials on Ring of Kerry• Ferry ride across the River Shannon• Dublin open-top bus tour with a visitand drink at Guinness Storehouse orOld Jameson Distillery (9-day tour)

• Visits and admissions to Book of Kellsat Trinity College, Glendalough VisitorCentre, Dunbrody Famine Ship, House ofWaterford Crystal, Blarney Castle, BlarneyWoollen Mills, Skellig Experience, Cliffs ofMoher, Knock Shrine, W. B. Yeats’ Grave,Giant’s Causeway and Titanic Belfast




• Maldron Hotel, Cardiff Lane,Dublin (1 night)

• Dooley’s Hotel, Waterford (1 night)• International Hotel, Killarney (2 nights)• Ardilaun Hotel, Galway (1 night)• Everglades Hotel, Derry (1 night)• Croke Park Hotel, Dublin (1 or 2 nights)

IRISH ADVENTURESuper ior & Fi rs t C lass Hote ls – 8 or 9 Day Coach Tour

Day 1: Dublin Tour & Book of KellsStart your tour at Dublin Airport and transfer toyour hotel. At 2:00 pm tour central Dublin to seestately Georgian houses, colourful squares, publicbuildings and more. Visit Trinity College’s campusto view the 8th century illuminated manuscriptof the Book of Kells. Sip a welcome drink anddiscuss your itinerary with your guide.

Day 2: Glendalough & WaterfordVisit 6th century Glendalough monastic sitewith its round tower and church ruins, set in apicturesque valley in the Wicklow Mountains.Tour the Dunbrody Famine Ship to learn aboutemigration before driving to Waterford. Afterdinner take a brief walking tour around centralWaterford and learn about its long history. (B, D)

Day 3: Waterford Crystal & Blarney CastleWatch glass blowing and cutting at the Houseof Waterford Crystal. Drive along the south coastto Cobh for a walking tour. Climb the steps ofBlarney Castle to kiss the “Stone of Eloquence”and shop at the Blarney Woollen Mills. Drivethrough the rugged scenery to Killarney andrelax before dinner. (B, D)

Day 4: Ring of Kerry & Skellig ExperienceExperience the popular Ring of Kerry tour wherethe road winds between mountains and coastoffering scenic views at every turn. Watch traineddogs herd flocks of sheep and visit the SkelligExperience. After a pub lunch, drive around therest of the Ring of Kerry to reach Killarney. (B, L)

Day 5: Cliffs of Moher & GalwayTravel north from Killarney and take a ferry rideacross the River Shannon Estuary. View theawesome Cliffs of Moher rising to heights of700 feet above the wild Atlantic swells. Passthrough the rounded limestone hills of the Burrenand around Galway Bay to Galway for a drivearound the city centre. (B, D)

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TOUR INCLUDES

HIGHLIGHTS• Traditional Irish Evening in Dublin • Cliffs of Moher • Blarney Castle

• Walking Tours of Waterford & Derry • Giant’s Causeway • Titanic Belfast

Giant’s Causeway, Co. Antrim

Day 6: Yeats’ Grave & Derry WalkDrive north through the pilgrimage town of Knockto Sligo to view the grave of the Nobel Prize-winning poet, W. B. Yeats. Travel around DonegalBay and through the majestic and rugged sceneryof Donegal to Derry. Take a guided walk aroundthe medieval walls, which completely encircle theold part of the city. (B, D)

Day 7: Giant’s Causeway & Irish ShowVisit the Giant’s Causeway, enormous hexagonalcolumns formed by volcanic activity over 60million years ago. Drive to Belfast for a visit toTitanic Belfast. The state-of-the-art attraction isdevoted to the development and construction ofthe ill-fated liner that was built in the nearbydocks. Continue south to Dublin city and in theevening drive to a pub for a hearty dinner andtraditional Irish songs. (B, D)

Day 8: Back Home or Extra Day in DublinOur 8-day tour ends at Dublin Airport. If you areon our 9-day tour, take an open-top bus tour ofDublin, a visit to Guinness or Jameson and ataxi transfer to Dublin Airport on day 9. (B)

Start dates from DublinMon Feb 16 to Dec 07 Weekly departuresWed Mar 25 to Nov 04 Departures every other week


Feb 16–Feb 23 $1213 $1387 Oct 05–Oct 28 $1415 $1598Mar 02–Mar 30 1268 1433 Nov 02–Nov 30 1264 1429Apr 01–Apr 29 1416 1598 Dec 07 1198 1389May 04–Sep 30 1698 1926Single room supplement: 8 day $460, 9 day $536Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com

Tour Code: ADA15

NO OPTIONALEXTRAS!


IRISH ADVENTURE - 2015


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AchillIsland

DUBLIN

KILLARNEY Blarney

KILKENNY

Cliffs ofMoher

Galway


WESTPORT

Connemara

Waterford

Kildare

+1 1-2

2Kilbeggan

Dingle

Doolin

2

1






• 5 dinners (D) including- Kate Kearney’s Cottage Irish Night- Food, Folk and Fairies dinner/showat the Brazen Head Pub


• 2 lunches (L)



• Tour and a pint at theGuinness Storehouse

• Farmhouse visit for tea and scones

• Walking tour of Kilkenny’s Medieval Mile

• Sheepdog trials on Dingle Peninsula


• Day tour to Achill Island

• Tour and an Irish coffee at KilbegganDistillery Experience

• Dublin open-top bus tour with a visitand drink at Old Jameson Distillery(9-day tour only)

• Visits and admissions to House ofWaterford Crystal, Blarney Castle, BlarneyWoollen Mills, Dingle Brewing Company,Cliffs of Moher and Westport House






TOUR INCLUDES

IRISH PUBS & FOLKLORE

HIGHLIGHTS• Discover Ireland’s Legends & Folklore • Brazen Head Pub Dinner • Achill Island• Guinness Storehouse • Kate Kearney’s Irish Night • Dingle Brewing Company

Lively Irish Music Session

• Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, Dublin (1 night)• Ormonde Hotel, Kilkenny (1 night)• International Hotel, Killarney (2 nights)• Wyatt Hotel, Westport (2 nights)• Ashling Hotel, Dublin (1 or 2 nights)


Day 1: Dublin & Guinness StorehouseLand at Dublin Airport and transfer to your hotel.In the afternoon tour Dublin to see the Bank ofIreland, Trinity College and Georgian squares. Visitthe Guinness Storehouse to learn about Ireland’s“black beer” and sample a creamy pint.

Day 2: Farmhouse Tea & KilkennyTravel through Kildare to a traditional farmhouseto meet the owners and enjoy tea and scones.Drive to Kilkenny for a walk through the medievalheart of the city. Learn about local history as yousee many ancient streets and buildings. (B, D)

Day 3: Waterford Crystal & BlarneyVisit the House of Waterford Crystal to see howthis magnificent glass is created. Then head toBlarney Castle to kiss the “Stone of Eloquence.”Shop at the Blarney Woollen Mills or stop in thepub located between the shops. Travel to Killarneyand check in to your hotel. (B, D)

Day 4: Dingle Peninsula & Cottage DinnerExplore the scenic Dingle Peninsula and watchskilled dogs herding sheep. Visit the DingleBrewing Company to enjoy a sample and browsearound the town. Head to Kate Kearney’s Cottagefor a fun dinner with local musicians. (B, D)

Day 5: Cliffs of Moher & GalwayTake a ferry ride across the River Shannon to seewild, sweeping views at the awesome Cliffs of

Moher. Head to the coastal town of Doolin forlunch and tour central Galway. (B, L, D)

Day 6: Westport House & Achill IslandTour the stately 18th century Westport House tosee priceless treasures in an elegant setting.Travel to Achill Island, joined to the mainland bya bridge, to enjoy great scenery and lunch. Returnto Westport where the evening is free. (B, L)

Day 7: Kilbeggan Distillery &12th Century Brazen Head PubIn the centre of Ireland visit Kilbeggan Distillery,the oldest in Ireland, for a tour and a deliciousIrish coffee. Drive to your hotel in Dublin andhead to a dinner with lively Irish music in theBrazen Head Pub, Dublin’s oldest. (B, D)

Day 8: Back Home or Extra Day in DublinOur 8-day tour ends at Dublin Airport. If you areon our 9-day tour, take an open-top bus tour ofDublin, a visit to Jameson and a transfer to DublinAirport on day 9. (B)

Start dates from DublinSat Feb 14 to Nov 21 Weekly departuresWed Apr 01 to Oct 21 Weekly departures


Feb 14–Feb 28 $1298 $1467 Jun 03–Sep 30 $1758 $1968Mar 07–Mar 28 1369 1532 Oct 03–Oct 31 1484 1672Apr 01–Apr 29 1481 1668 Nov 07–Nov 21 1369 1533May 02–May 30 1698 1898Single room supplement: 8 day $440, 9 day $498Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com

Tour Code: PUA15

NO OPTIONALEXTRAS!


IRISH PUBS & FOLKLORE - 2015


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DUBLIN

KINGSCOURT

AntrimCoast

Giant’sCauseway

BELFAST

Sligo

WESTPORT

DERRY

Kilbeggan

AchillIsland


Donegal

Downpatrick

1-2+

2

1

2

Omagh

Galway

1

• Airport transfers at start and end of tour• Sightseeing by luxury coach• Professional driver/guide• 7 or 8 nights in hotels listed• Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1• 6 dinners (D) including- Welcome dinner in Cabra Castle- Dinner and traditional show in Dublin- 4 table d’hote dinners

• 1 lunch (L)• Welcome get-together drink• Walking tours of Derry and Galway• Ferry ride across Strangford Lough• Tour of Belfast with a local guide• Tea and scones at Sheans Heritage Farm• Day tour to Achill Island• Dublin open-top bus tour with a visitand drink at Guinness Storehouse orOld Jameson Distillery (9-day tour only)

• Visits and admissions to Down Cathedral,St. Patrick Centre, Titanic Belfast, Giant’sCauseway, Ulster American Folk Park,Tower Museum, Donegal Castle, BelleekPottery Factory, W. B. Yeats’ Grave,Westport House and KilbegganDistillery Experience



HOTELSSuperior First Class:

• Cabra Castle Hotel, Kingscourt (1 night)• Europa Hotel, Belfast (1 night)• Tower Hotel, Derry (2 nights)• Clew Bay Hotel, Westport (2 nights)• Stillorgan Park Hotel, Dublin (1 or 2 nights)

Super ior F i r s t C lass Hote ls – 8 or 9 Day Coach Tour


TOUR INCLUDES

NORTHERN WELCOME

HIGHLIGHTS• Cabra Castle Hotel Stay • Traditional Dinner/Show • Titanic Belfast • Giant’s Causeway

• Ulster American Folk Park • Belleek China • Achill Island Tour

Belfast City Hall, Donegall Square

Day 1: Dublin Arrival & Cabra CastleStart your tour at Dublin Airport with a 90-minutetransfer to your delightful castle hotel. Relax in thespacious surroundings and enjoy the leisure andsport facilities. Join your tour guide and fellowguests for a welcome drink and dine in thehotel restaurant. (D)

Day 2: St. Patrick’s Country & BelfastDrive around the Mourne Mountains to DownCathedral where St. Patrick is buried. Take ashort ferry ride across Strangford Lough and driveto Belfast for a tour with a local guide. Visit themagnificent Titanic Belfast for information on thisfamous liner. (B, D)

Day 3: Glens of Antrim &Giant’s CausewayDrive along the scenic “Nine Glens of Antrim”coastal route and visit Sheans Heritage Farmfor tea with scones and a demonstration of turfcutting. Explore the Giant’s Causeway, hexagonalcolumns formed by volcanic activity over 60million years ago and continue to Derry. (B, D)

Day 4: Derry’s Walls & Folk ParkThis morning join a local guide for a short walkaround Derry’s medieval city walls and learnabout 20th century history. Near Omagh visit theUlster American Folk Park to see cosy cottagesdepicting a bygone way of life in rural Ireland.Return to Derry and visit the Tower Museumnear your hotel. (B, D)

Day 5: Donegal Castle & Belleek ChinaThis morning tour Donegal Castle, built in the15th century by an O’Donnell chieftain. Visit theBelleek Pottery Factory to see how the craftspeoplecreate the world-famous china. View the grave of

W. B. Yeats, the Nobel Prize-winning poet. Driveto your hotel in Westport. (B, D)

Day 6: Westport House & Achill IslandTour the stately 18th century Westport House tosee priceless treasures in an elegant setting.Travel to Achill Island, joined to the mainland bya bridge, to enjoy great scenery and lunch. Returnto Westport where the evening is free. (B, L)

Day 7: Galway & Kilbeggan DistilleryDrive to Galway for a walking tour of the citycentre. Travel through the centre of Ireland tovisit Kilbeggan Distillery, the oldest distillery inthe world, to see artisanal whiskey production.This evening in Dublin head out for livelytraditional entertainment and dinner. (B, D)

Day 8: Depart for Home or Extra Dayin DublinPassengers on the 8-day tour transfer to DublinAirport. Those on the 9-day program remain inDublin to enjoy an open-top bus tour and a visitto Guinness or Jameson. (B)

Start dates from DublinSat Apr 04 to Oct 24 Weekly departures


Apr 04–Apr 25 $1398 $1558 Jun 06–Sep 26 $1594 $1796May 02–May 30 1514 1698 Oct 03–Oct 24 1398 1558Single room supplement: 8 day $418, 9 day $484Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com

Tour Code: NWA15

NO OPTIONALEXTRAS!


NORTHERN WELCOME - 2015


2

2

DUBLIN

Cliffs of Moher

Ring ofKerry

KILLARNEY

Blarney

GALWAYConnemara

KylemoreLeenane

1-2+1


Clonmacnoise

1WATERFORD

New RossDungarvan

• Airport transfers at start and end of tour• Sightseeing by luxury coach• Professional tour director• 7 or 8 nights in hotels listed• Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1• 4 dinners (D) including- Molly Darcy’s Irish Night- O’Connell’s Restaurant in Dublin- 2 table d’hote dinners

• 2 lunches (L)• Welcome get-together drink• Tour of Dublin with your tour director• Killary Fjord catamaran cruise(Mar 22 – Nov 1 departures)

• Sheepdog trials at Caherconnell• Ferry ride across the River Shannon• Horse-drawn jaunting car ride in Killarney• Irish coffee and music sessionat the Marine Bar in Dungarvan

• Walking tours of Dubin’s Trinity Collegeand Waterford


• Visits and admissions to Book of Kells atTrinity College, Clonmacnoise MonasticSite, Kylemore Abbey, Cliffs of Moher,Muckross House & Gardens, SkelligExperience, Blarney Castle, BlarneyWoollen Mills, House of Waterford Crystaland Dunbrody Famine Ship



HOTELSSuperior First Class

• Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin(1 night)

• Radisson Blu Hotel, Galway (2 nights)• The Malton Hotel, Killarney (2 nights)• Granville Hotel, Waterford (1 night)• Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, Dublin(1 or 2 nights)

IRISH GOLDSuperior First Class Hotels – 8 or 9 Day Coach Tour

Day 1: Dublin Tour & Book of KellsStart at Dublin Airport with a transfer to your hotel.At 2:00 pm tour central Dublin to see Georgiansquares, statue-lined streets and public buildings.Walk through Trinity College’s campus and viewthe priceless Book of Kells. Join your fellow guestsfor a welcome drink and dine independently.

Day 2: Clonmacnoise Monastic Site& GalwayTravel to Clonmacnoise, a monastic settlementfounded by St. Ciaran in 545 AD on the banks ofthe River Shannon. View round towers, elaborateCeltic crosses and church ruins. Drive to Galway,see the main sights and check into your hotel,located in the city centre. Enjoy some free timeto stroll the city streets before dinner. (B, D)

Day 3: Connemara Catamaran Cruise& Kylemore AbbeyTour Connemara for sweeping views of mistymountains and shimmering lakes. In Leenanetake a short cruise of Killary Fjord and savourlunch at a nearby restaurant. Tour KylemoreAbbey, set in elegant grounds beside a peacefullake, before returning to Galway. (B, L)

Day 4: Cliffs of Moher & Molly Darcy’sDrive south through the Burren to watch trainedworking dogs herd sheep. View the Cliffs of Moher,which rise almost 700 feet above the poundingAtlantic surf. Travel by ferry across the RiverShannon Estuary and on to Killarney. Head toMolly Darcy’s for a lively show with dinner. (B, D)

Day 5: Ring of Kerry & Muckross HouseHead off on the Ring of Kerry to admire breath-taking vistas. Visit the Skellig Experience, whichexplains life on the rocky offshore islands andenjoy a casual lunch. Tour Muckross House,set on one of Killarney’s lakes, to see elegantlyfurnished rooms. Take a horse-drawn jauntingcar ride to your hotel in Killarney. (B, L)

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TOUR INCLUDES

HIGHLIGHTS• Molly Darcy’s Irish Night • O’Connell’s Restaurant in Dublin • Blarney Castle

• Killary Fjord Catamaran Cruise • Cliffs of Moher • Ring of Kerry • Jaunting Car Ride

Lakes of Killarney, Co. Kerry

Day 6: Blarney Castle & TraditionalMusic SessionDrive to Blarney Castle to kiss the famous “Stoneof Eloquence.” Shop for quality Irish goods at theBlarney Woollen Mills before driving to Dungarvanfor a creamy Irish coffee and an informaltraditional music session. Continue to Waterfordand join a local guide for a brief walk. (B, D)

Day 7: Waterford Crystal &O’Connell’s Restaurant in DublinTour the House of Waterford Crystal to seedemonstrations of glass blowing and cutting.In New Ross visit the Dunbrody Famine Ship tolearn about conditions for emigrants to the U.S.and Canada during the 1840’s Famine. Continueto Dublin and in the evening drive to O’Connell’sRestaurant for an elegant farewell dinner. (B, D)

Day 8: Depart for Home or Extra Dayin DublinPassengers on the 8-day tour transfer to DublinAirport. Those on the 9-day program remain inDublin to enjoy an open-top bus tour and a visitto Guinness or Jameson. (B)

Start dates from DublinSun Mar 15 to Nov 15 Weekly departuresWed Apr 22 to Oct 21 Weekly departures


Mar 15–Mar 29 $1430 $1625 Oct 04–Oct 25 $1614 $1811Apr 05–Apr 29 1584 1775 Nov 01–Nov 15 1425 1617May 03–Sep 30 1887 2112Single room supplement: 8 day $493, 9 day $589Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com

Tour Code: GOA15

NO OPTIONALEXTRAS!


IRISH GOLD - 2015


Blessington

DUBLIN

Galway

ShannonCliffs of Moher

Ring of Kerry

Kildare

1

KILLARNEY

NEWMARKET-ON-FERGUS

2

CONGKylemore2

2Connemara


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• 7 nights in hotels listed


• 6 dinners (D) including- O’Connell’s Restaurant with live musicin Dublin

- Killeen House Restaurant in Killarney- Eddie’s Pub dinner and entertainment- 3 table d’hote dinners

• Lunch (L) at Bungalow Farmhouse B & B




• Ferry rides across the River Shannonand Lough Corrib



• Visits and admissions to RussboroughHouse, Book of Kells at Trinity College,National Stud & Japanese Gardens,Skellig Experience, Cliffs of Moher,Cnoc Suain and Kylemore Abbey




HOTELSDeluxe & Castles:

• Westbury Hotel, Dublin (2 nights)• Killarney Park Hotel, Killarney (2 nights)• Dromoland Castle Hotel,Newmarket-on-Fergus (1 night)

• Ashford Castle Hotel, Cong (2 nights)

Deluxe & Cast le Hote ls – 8 Day Coach Tour

8 day s /7 n igh t s /14 mea l s

TOUR INCLUDES

HIGHLIGHTS• Ireland’s Best Deluxe & Castle Hotels • Prize-Winning Dromoland & Ashford Castles

• Ring of Kerry Tour • Cliffs of Moher • Special Dining Experiences

Ashford Castle Hotel, Cong, Co. Mayo

Day 1: Dublin & Book of KellsStart at Dublin Airport and transfer to your hotel inthe heart of Dublin city. At 2:00 pm drive aroundcentral Dublin to see the principal sights. Walkthrough Trinity College to view the priceless 8thcentury Book of Kells. In the evening enjoy awelcome drink and dine independently.

Day 2: Russborough House & City TourTake a short ride through the Wicklow Mountainsfor a guided tour around stately RussboroughHouse, noted for its art and photography collec-tions. In the afternoon use your open-top bustour voucher for further city sightseeing and visitGuinness or Jameson. In the evening head outto O’Connell’s Restaurant for an elegant dinnerwith live music. (B, D)

Day 3: National Stud & Farmhouse LunchTravel to Kildare to visit the Irish National Stud andwalk through the charming Japanese Gardens.Enjoy a home-style lunch at a farmhouse andchat about country living. Drive to Killarney,famous for its scenic location. Check in to yourhotel and enjoy a superb dinner in the hotel’sfine restaurant. (B, L, D)

Day 4: Ring of Kerry & Killeen HouseTake a jaunting car ride to Ross Castle and thenenjoy the Ring of Kerry drive where every bend in100 miles of road reveals breathtaking views ofmountains and Atlantic Ocean. Visit the SkelligExperience, which shows the austere conditionsof monastic life. Return through Sneem and pauseat Moll’s Gap for panoramic views. Dine at theaward-winning Killeen House Restaurant. (B, D)

Day 5: Cliffs of Moher & DromolandTake a ferry ride across the River Shannon Estuaryto visit the Cliffs of Moher, majestic walls of rock,which extend five miles along the coast. Journey

through part of the Burren Country to your lovelycastle hotel. After check in you may choose torelax in the wonderful setting or take a short driveto Bunratty Village. (B, D)

Day 6: Gaelic Ireland & Ashford CastleTravel to Galway for a panoramic tour and freetime. Visit Cnoc Suain, a restored 17th centuryhill-village. Continue north to Cong to the famousAshford Castle Hotel. In the evening dine in thecastle’s gourmet restaurant. (B, D)

Day 7: Connemara & “The Quiet Man”Drive through the stunning scenery of Connemaraand visit Kylemore Abbey. Tour the rooms of theelegant mansion and walk along the lake shore.Back in Cong take a short walking tour to seemovie locations from “The Quiet Man.” Dine atEddie’s Pub and enjoy local entertainment. (B, D)

Day 8: Tour Ends Shannon AirportTake an 80-mile transfer to Shannon Airport toarrive by 10:30 am. (B)

SOUTHERN SUPREME - 2015Start dates from DublinFri Apr 10 to Oct 16 Exact dates below

Land prices per person sharing in AU DollarsApr 10 & 24 $3378May 08 & 22 3728Jun 05 & 19, Jul 03, 17 & 31 3988Aug 14, 28, Sep 04, 11, 18 & 25 3988Oct 02, 09 & 16 3478Single room supplement: $1648Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com

Tour Code: SUA15

NO OPTIONALEXTRAS!


SOUTHERN SUPREME

Connemara


2

AntrimCoast

BELFAST

Giant’sCauseway

DerryArdara

Slieve League

Castlebar

Shannon

CONGKylemore

2

1

Sligo

DUBLIN

DONEGAL

2

MourneMountains


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• 6 dinners (D) including- Eddie’s Pub dinner and entertainment- Dinner and traditional show in Dublin- 4 table d’hote dinners



• Donegal Bay cruise

• Slieve League sea cliffs followed byhome-baked scones with coffee or tea

• Walking tour of Derry

• Tour of Belfast with a local guide


• Visits and admissions to Kylemore Abbey,Museum of Country Life, W. B. Yeats’Grave, Triona Design, Giant’s Causewayand Titanic Belfast




HOTELSDeluxe & Castles:

• Ashford Castle Hotel, Cong (2 nights)• Harvey’s Point Hotel, Donegal (2 nights)• Merchant Hotel, Belfast (1 night)• Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin (2 nights)

Deluxe & Cast le Hote ls – 8 Day Coach Tour

8 d a y s / 7 n i g h t s / 1 3 me a l s

TOUR INCLUDES

NORTHERN SUPREME

HIGHLIGHTS• Ashford Castle Hotel Stay • Traditional Show in Dublin • Fine Dining Experiences

• Slieve League Sea Cliffs • Giant’s Causeway • Titanic Belfast

Slieve League Sea Cliffs, Co. Donegal

Day 1: Shannon Airport & Ashford CastleStart at Shannon Airport and transfer to AshfordCastle Hotel, a 2-hour drive. Settle in and enjoy theamenities of this wonderful hotel. In the eveningenjoy a welcome drink to meet your fellow guestsand dine in the elegant dining room. (D)

Day 2: Connemara & “The Quiet Man”Take a drive through scenic Connemara and visitthe lovely Kylemore Abbey. Tour the rooms of theelegant mansion and walk along the lake shore.Back in Cong take a short walking tour to seemovie locations from “The Quiet Man.” Dine atEddie's Pub with local music. (B, D)

Day 3: Museum of Country Life &Yeats’ GraveVisit the Museum of Country Life to view exhibitsof domestic goods in daily use from the 1850’sto 1950’s. Drive through County Sligo and visitthe grave of the Nobel Prize-winning poet, W. B.Yeats. Take a short cruise on Donegal Bay forspectacular views and onto Harvey’s Point Hotel,set beside a lake near Donegal town. (B, D)

Day 4: Slieve League Cliffs & DonegalDrive to the Slieve League sea cliffs for awesomeviews and enjoy coffee or tea with home-bakedscones. Drive via Glengesh Pass and throughthe mountainous country of Donegal, renownedfor its wool production. In Ardara see demonstra-tions of spinning, weaving and knitting atTriona Design. (B, D)

Day 5: Derry Walk & Giant’s CausewayLearn about Derry’s history as you walk alongthe medieval walls. Pause for photos at DunluceCastle before visiting the Giant’s Causeway,enormous columns formed over 60 million yearsago. Experience wonderful views along the“Nine Glens of Antrim.” In Belfast check in to your

elegant Victorian hotel and enjoy dinner in the19th century Great Room Restaurant. (B, D)

Day 6: Titanic Belfast & Irish NightA local guide will show you the highlights ofBelfast, including the shipyards where RMS Titanicwas built in 1912. Visit Titanic Belfast to learnabout this famously ill-fated liner. Drive past theMourne Mountains to Dublin, check in to yourhotel and enjoy a fun evening with dinner and atraditional show at a popular Dublin venue. (B, D)

Day 7: Dublin City Tour & Guinness VisitThe entire day is at leisure so you may relax inyour landmark hotel and schedule sightseeingas you wish. Use your open-top bus tour voucherto see the city’s most popular attractions. A visitto either Guinness Storehouse or Old JamesonDistillery with a drink is also included. (B)

Day 8: Depart for HomeTake a taxi transfer to Dublin Airport in good timefor your flight home. (B)

Start dates from ShannonWed Apr 15 to Oct 21 Exact dates below

Land prices per person sharing in AU DollarsApr 15 & 29 $3088May 13 & 27 3238Jun 10 & 24, Jul 08 & 22 3458Aug 05 & 19, Sep 02, 09, 16 & 23 3458Oct 07, 14 & 21 3090Single room supplement: $1498Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com

Tour Code: SUA15

NO OPTIONALEXTRAS!


NORTHERN SUPREME - 2015


1

DUBLIN

Cliffs of Moher

Galway

AntrimCoast

Giant’sCauseway

BELFAST

Sligo

WESTPORT MourneMountains

DERRY

Downpatrick

BUNRATTY

Shannon


1

1

Donegal

Ardara

2

ConnemaraCong

Leenane2

MYSTICAL IRELANDSuper ior F i r s t C lass Hote ls – 8 Day Coach Tour

Day 1: Dublin Arrival & Dublin CastleStart at Dublin Airport with a transfer to your hotel.At 2:00 pm tour central Dublin to see highlightsincluding Trinity College, the Bank of Ireland,Georgian houses and squares. Take a guidedtour around Dublin Castle which has played amajor role in historic events throughout thecenturies. Enjoy a welcome drink at your hotel.

Day 2: St. Patrick’s Grave &Ulster Folk ParkDrive north to visit Down Cathedral to seeSt. Patrick’s burial place and learn about hislife and work in the nearby St. Patrick Centre.See cottages and town houses with displaysof traditional crafts and trades at the Ulster FolkPark. Drive to Belfast and relax in your citycentre hotel. (B, D)

Day 3: Titanic Belfast & Walking TourSee the highlights of central Belfast and visitTitanic Belfast, a state-of-the-art attraction thattraces the development, building and sinkingof RMS Titanic, which was built in Belfast’sdockyards. Take a walking tour to see historicstreets and buildings, including City Hall.Dine independently this evening. (B)

Day 4: Giant’s Causeway & DerryDrive along the scenic “Nine Glens of Antrim”coastal route. Stop at the Giant’s Causeway,hexagonal columns formed by volcanic activityover 60 million years ago. Continue to Derryand join a local guide for a short walk aroundthe medieval city walls. (B, D)

Day 5: Donegal & Yeats’ GraveTravel through the rugged countryside of Donegaland visit Triona Design for a demonstration of

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weaving and an Irish coffee. Drive south throughCounty Sligo, pausing to view W. B. Yeats’ Grave.Continue to Westport for free time to explore thisattractive 18th century town. (B, D)

Day 6: Connemara & “The Quiet Man”Drive south to Leenane and take a short cruise ofKillary Fjord to admire great views. Drive throughthe heart of scenic Connemara to Cong, where“The Quiet Man” was filmed in 1952. Take awalking tour to see film locations and after a publunch, return to Westport. (B, L)

Day 7: Galway & Bunratty BanquetVisit historic Ballintubber Abbey and head toGalway for a walking tour around the city centre.After some free time drive through the Burren andview the majestic Cliffs of Moher. Head to BunrattyCastle to enjoy a jolly medieval banquet. (B, D)

Day 8: Tour Ends Shannon AirportTransfer to Shannon Airport where your tourconcludes at 10:30 am. (B)






• 4 dinners (D) including- Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet- 3 table d’hote dinners


• 1 lunch (L)

• Tours of Dublin and Belfast

• Walking tours of Belfast, Derry andGalway with local guides

• Killary Fjord catamaran cruise


• Visits and admissions to Dublin Castle,Down Cathedral, St. Patrick Centre,Ulster Folk Park, Titanic Belfast, Giant’sCauseway, Triona Design, W. B. Yeats’Grave, Ballintubber Abbey andCliffs of Moher





• Conrad Hilton Hotel, Dublin (1 night)• Hilton Hotel, Belfast (2 nights)• City Hotel, Derry (1 night)• Hotel Westport, Westport (2 nights)• Bunratty Castle Hotel, Bunratty (1 night)

TOUR INCLUDES

HIGHLIGHTS• Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet • Titanic Belfast • Giant’s Causeway • Catamaran Cruise

• Walk Historic Derry’s Walls • 2-Night Stays in Westport & Belfast

Cliffs of Moher, Co. Clare

Start dates from DublinSat Mar 07 to Nov 14 Weekly departuresThu Apr 02 to Oct 22 Weekly departures

Land prices per person sharing in AU DollarsMar 07–Mar 28 $1395 Jun 04–Sep 26 $1739Apr 02–Apr 30 1567 Oct 01–Oct 31 1616May 02–May 30 1720 Nov 07–Nov 14 1395Single room supplement: $431Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com

Tour Code: CLA15

NO OPTIONALEXTRAS!


MYSTICAL IRELAND - 2015


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2

Athlone1

2

2

DUBLIN

DUNBOYNE

Cliffs of Moher

Dingle KILLARNEY

Blarney

New Ross

GALWAY

Aran Islands

Cobh


Kildare

Rossaveal

Waterford

1-2

KILKENNY

Burren

• Airport transfers at start and end of tour• Sightseeing by luxury coach• Professional driver/guide• 8 or 9 nights in hotels listed• Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1• 6 dinners (D) including- Welcome dinner at DunboyneCastle Hotel

- Molly Darcy’s Irish Night- Dinner and traditional show in Dublin- 3 table d’hote dinners

• 1 lunch (L)• Welcome get-together drink• Jerpoint Park Farm sheepdog display• Walking tours of Kilkenny & Waterford• Ferry ride across the River Shannon• Day tour to Inis Mor on the Aran Islands• Irish coffees at South Pole Inn nearDingle and at Sean’s Pub in Athlone


• Visits and admissions to Malahide Castle,Irish National Stud & Japanese Gardens,Dunbrody Famine Ship, JFK Homestead,House of Waterford Crystal, Cobh HeritageCentre, Blarney Castle, Blarney WoollenMills, Cliffs of Moher, Dun Aengus Fortand Athlone Castle




• Dunboyne Castle Hotel, Dunboyne(1 night)

• Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny (2 nights)• Killarney Towers Hotel, Killarney (2 nights)• Salthill Hotel, Galway (2 nights)• Radisson St. Helen’s Hotel, Dublin(1 or 2 nights)


9 days/8 nights/15 meals or 10 days/9 nights/16 meals

TOUR INCLUDES

IRISH LEGENDS

HIGHLIGHTS• Aran Islands Excursion • Irish Evenings in Dublin & Killarney • Kiss the Blarney Stone

• Dingle Peninsula • Cliffs of Moher • Waterford Crystal

Aran Islands in Galway Bay

Day 1: Dublin & Malahide CastleStart at Dublin Airport and transfer to your hotel.At 2:00 pm tour historic Malahide Castle, homeof the Talbot family from 1185 until 1975. TheCastle is filled with medieval artifacts and familyportraits. Enjoy a welcome get-together drink anddinner to meet your fellow guests. (D)

Day 2: National Stud & Ancient KilkennyIn Kildare visit the Irish National Stud to seemagnificent horses and walk through theJapanese Gardens. Drive to Jerpoint to meet afarming family for a light lunch, chat about ruralliving and watch sheepdogs herding. Continue toKilkenny for a walking tour through the compactcentre of this city and dine independently. (B, L)

Day 3: JFK Homestead &House of Waterford CrystalExplore the Dunbrody Famine Ship, a replica ofthe vessel used during the 1840’s Famine andvisit the JFK Homestead, where the President’sancestors lived. Learn about the history ofWaterford on a walking tour and tour the Houseof Waterford Crystal to watch the creation ofpriceless trophies. (B, D)

Day 4: Cobh & Blarney CastleDrive to Cobh, the last port of call for the Titanic,and visit the Cobh Heritage Centre to learn aboutemigration from Ireland, especially during the1840’s Famine. Just outside Cork, climb BlarneyCastle to gain the “Gift of Eloquence” andcontinue to Killarney. (B, D)

Day 5: Dingle Peninsula &Molly Darcy’s PubDiscover the glorious Dingle Peninsula withheathery mountains and sandy beaches. Visit theSouth Pole Inn for an Irish coffee and learn aboutTom Crean, an Antarctic explorer who owned thepub. Return to Killarney and head to Molly Darcy’sPub for dinner and a fun evening. (B, D)

Day 6: Cliffs of Moher & Galway BayTake a ferry across the River Shannon Estuaryto reach the Cliffs of Moher, a wall of rock risingabove the churning Atlantic Ocean. Drive throughthe hills of the Burren and around Galway Bay toGalway for a panoramic city tour. (B, D)

Day 7: Aran Islands & Dun AengusTake a short ferry ride from Rossaveal to Inis Mor,the largest of the three Aran Islands. See howthe islands maintain many local traditions andvisit the huge prehistoric Dun Aengus Fort perchedon sheer cliffs. The evening is at leisure forindependent activities and dining. (B)

Day 8: Irish Coffee in Oldest Irish Pub& Traditional Pub Dinner/ShowTour Athlone Castle on the River Shannon and visitSean’s Pub for an Irish coffee. Drive to your hotela few miles from Dublin city centre and head to atraditional dinner venue with a lively show. (B, D)

Day 9: Depart for Home or Extra DayOur 9-day tour ends at Dublin Airport. If you areon our 10-day tour, take an open-top bus tour ofDublin, a visit to Guinness or Jameson and anairport transfer on day 10. (B)

Start dates from DublinFri Mar 20 to Oct 30 Weekly departures


Mar 20–Mar 27 $1532 $1740 May 01–Sep 25 $1949 $2196Apr 03–Apr 24 1724 1950 Oct 02–Oct 30 1728 1998Single room supplement: 9 day $453, 10 day $527Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com

Tour Code: LEA15

NO OPTIONALEXTRAS!


IRISH LEGENDS - 2015


Day 1: Dublin & Glasnevin TourArrive at Dublin Airport and transfer to your hotelbetween 7:00 am and 12:00 noon. At 2:00 pmtour the city centre to see the main areas and visitGlasnevin Museum. Enjoy a welcome drink anddinner while you talk about your trip. (D)

Day 2: Folk Park & Donegal CastleDrive through the Irish countryside to visit theUlster American Folk Park near Omagh. The parkcontains 19th century traditional cottages andindustries. In Donegal town tour Donegal Castle,built in the 15th century by an O’Donnellchieftain before heading to your hotel. (B, D)

Day 3: Slieve League & Glengesh PassDrive along the coast to view Slieve League seacliffs, where the highest point reaches 1,972 feet.Travel through the majestic Glengesh Pass andsee demonstrations of spinning, weaving andknitting at Triona Design. Spend free time inDonegal town. (B, D)

Day 4: Belleek China & Country LifeVisit the Belleek Pottery Factory to see how thecraftspeople create the world-famous china. Viewthe grave of W. B. Yeats, the Nobel Prize-winningpoet. Continue to the Museum of Country Life tosee domestic and farm goods. Drive to your hotelin Galway and take a walking tour. (B, D)

Day 5: Connemara & Kylemore AbbeyTour Connemara for sweeping views of mistymountains and shimmering lakes. See thecreation of fine glassware at the ConnemaraCeltic Crystal Factory. Tour the elegant rooms ofKylemore Abbey and enjoy the lakeside scenerybefore returning to Galway. (B, D)

Day 6: Cliffs of Moher & Flying BoatsDrive around Galway Bay to view the Cliffs ofMoher, an impressive wall of rock that rises700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. Stop in

2

2

2DUBLIN

Cashel

KILLARNEY

BlarneyRing ofKerry

GALWAY

DONEGAL

Belleek

Castlebar

Slieve League

Ardara

Sligo


Foynes

BunrattyCliffs of Moher

Connemara1-2+1

Kylemore

Omagh

IRISH EXPLORERSuper ior F i r s t C lass Hote ls – 9 or 10 Day Coach Tour

1392From A$

land only

9 days/8 n ights/15 meals or 10 days/9 n ights/16 meals

Bunratty where you may shop or visit Durty Nelly’sPub. Visit the Foynes Flying Boat Museum, thelanding place for Pan Am Clippers during the1930’s and 1940’s. Continue south to your hotelin Killarney. (B, D)

Day 7: Ring of Kerry & Skellig ExperienceDrive the Ring of Kerry and stop at scenic pointsfor photos. Meet a local farmer for a sheepdogdemonstration and visit the Skellig Experience,which explains wildlife on the nearby rockyislands. Drive via Moll’s Gap and Ladies’ Viewback to Killarney and dine on your own. (B)

Day 8: Blarney Castle & Pub Dinner/ShowClimb to the ramparts of Blarney Castle to kiss the“Stone of Eloquence” and also shop at the nearbyBlarney Woollen Mills. Continue to Dublin cityand drive to a pub for a fun evening with a heartydinner and traditional Irish songs. (B, D)

Day 9: Depart for Home or Extra DayOur 9-day tour ends at Dublin Airport. If you areon our 10-day tour, take an open-top bus tour ofDublin, a visit to Guinness or Jameson and atransfer to Dublin Airport on day 10. (B)






• 7 dinners (D) including- Welcome dinner at Clontarf Castle Hotel- Dinner and traditional show in Dublin- 5 table d’hote dinners



• Slieve League sea cliffs followed byhome-baked scones with coffee or tea

• Walking tour of Galway



• Visits and admissions to GlasnevinMuseum, Ulster American Folk Park,Donegal Castle, Triona Design, BelleekPottery Factory, W. B. Yeats’ Grave,Museum of Country Life, ConnemaraCeltic Crystal Factory, KylemoreAbbey, Cliffs of Moher, Foynes FlyingBoat Museum, Skellig Experience,Blarney Castle and Blarney Woollen Mills





• Clontarf Castle Hotel, Dublin (1 night)• Mill Park Hotel, Donegal (2 nights)• Meyrick Hotel, Galway (2 nights)• Killarney Avenue Hotel, Killarney (2 nights)• Herbert Park Hotel, Dublin (1 or 2 nights)

TOUR INCLUDES

HIGHLIGHTS• Dinner & Traditional Show in Dublin • Ulster American Folk Park

• Slieve League Sea Cliffs • Four 2-Night Stays • Luxurious Clontarf Castle Hotel

Sheepdog at Work

Start dates from DublinSun Mar 08 to Nov 15 Weekly departures


Mar 08–Mar 29 $1392 $1591 Oct 04–Oct 25 $1698 $1898Apr 05–Apr 26 1583 1772 Nov 01–Nov 15 1397 1596May 03–Sep 27 1934 2117Single room supplement: 9 day $548, 10 day $628Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com

Tour Code: EXA15

NO OPTIONALEXTRAS!


IRISH EXPLORER - 2015


1994From A$

land only

DUBLIN

Cliffs of Moher

KILLARNEY

Leenane

Strokestown

WESTPORT

Cashel

AchillIsland


DinglePeninsula

3

3

+2 1Connemara

BlarneyKenmare

Galway

• Airport transfers at start and end of tour• Sightseeing by luxury coach• Professional tour director• 9 nights in hotels listed• Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1• 6 dinners (D) including- Dinner and traditional show in Dublin- Killeen House Restaurant in Killarney- Clontarf Castle Farewell dinner- 3 table d’hote dinners

• 1 lunch (L)• Welcome get-together drink• Walking tour of Dalkey & Dalkey Castle• Tour of Dublin with your tour director• Day tour to Achill Island• Farm visit for tea with scones andsheepdog trials

• Killary Fjord catamaran cruise• Ferry ride across the River Shannon• Horse-drawn jaunting car ride in Killarney• Irish coffee at the South Pole Inn• Dublin open-top bus tour with a visitand drink at Guinness Storehouse orOld Jameson Distillery

• Visits and admissions to Book of Kells atTrinity College, Strokestown Park House& Famine Museum, Museum of CountryLife, Cliffs of Moher, Muckross House,Blarney Castle and Blarney Woollen Mills




• Herbert Park Hotel, Dublin (2 nights)• Castlecourt Hotel, Westport (3 nights)• The Dunloe Hotel, Killarney (3 nights)• Clontarf Castle Hotel, Dublin (1 night)

Super ior F i r s t C lass Hote ls – 10 Day Coach Tour

10 days /9 n igh t s /16 mea l s

TOUR INCLUDES

LEISURELY IRELAND

HIGHLIGHTS• Leisurely 3-Night Stays in Westport & Killarney • Dinner & Traditional Show in Dublin

• Catamaran Cruise • Cliffs of Moher • Dingle Peninsula • Kiss the Blarney Stone

Westport Town, Co. Mayo

Day 1: Dublin & Dalkey VillageStart at Dublin Airport and transfer to your hotel inthe heart of Dublin city. At 2:00 pm take a shortride to historic Dalkey Village, now an upmarketsuburb. Take a short stroll around the interestingbuildings and visit the imposing Dalkey Castle. Inthe evening enjoy a welcome drink in your hotel.

Day 2: Book of Kells & Irish EveningDrive around central Dublin to see the principalsights and view the priceless 8th century Bookof Kells. In the afternoon use your open-top bustour voucher and visit Guinness Storehouse orOld Jameson Distillery. Head out for a greatdinner with a lively traditional show. (B, D)

Day 3: Strokestown House & WestportDrive through the centre of Ireland to visit the18th century Strokestown Park House, spendtime in the Famine Museum with its manydocuments relating to the 1840’s and strollaround the gardens. Arrive in Westport. (B, D)

Day 4: Achill Island Tour & Country LifeExplore the rugged scenery of Achill Island,which is joined to the mainland by bridge. Takethe Atlantic Drive for wonderful views of cliffs,beaches and see the Deserted Village. After lunchin Keel visit the Museum of Country Life. (B, L)

Day 5: Catamaran Cruise & Farm TeaHead south past the pilgrimage mountain ofCroaghpatrick to take a short cruise on KillaryFjord. Visit a farm for tea with scones and watchworking sheepdogs. Spend an afternoon atleisure to explore the Georgian town. (B, D)

Day 6: Connemara & Cliffs of MoherDrive through scenic Connemara and around themain areas of Galway city. View the dramatic Cliffsof Moher, which rise to almost 700 feet. Take aferry across the River Shannon Estuary and drive

LEISURELY IRELAND - 2015Start dates from DublinSat Apr 04 to Oct 31 Weekly departures

Land prices per person sharing in AU DollarsApr 04–Apr 25 $1994 Jun 06–Sep 26 $2294May 02–May 30 2238 Oct 03–Oct 31 2079Single room supplement: $675Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com

Tour Code: LIA15

NO OPTIONALEXTRAS!


to Killarney. Check in to your old-world hotel andstroll through the town before dinner. (B, D)

Day 7: Killarney & Ring of KerryTake a traditional horse-drawn jaunting car for aunique experience. Drive via Kenmare and alongpart of the Ring of Kerry for views from Moll’s Gapand Ladies’ View. Take a guided visit aroundMuckross House and dine on your own. (B)

Day 8: Dingle PeninsulaDiscover the glorious Dingle Peninsula withheathery mountains and sandy beaches. Stopin Dingle to browse around on your own andsample a creamy Irish coffee at the South PoleInn. Return to Killarney and savour wonderfulcuisine at Killeen House Restaurant. (B, D)

Day 9: Blarney Castle & DublinTravel to Blarney Castle to kiss the “Stone ofEloquence” and shop at the Blarney WoollenMills. Pause for photos at the stately Rock ofCashel and continue to Clontarf Castle Hotel inDublin in time for a farewell dinner. (B, D)

Day 10: Tour Ends Dublin AirportTake a group transfer to Dublin Airport. (B)


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1

DUBLIN

Cliffs of Moher

NEWMARKET-ON-FERGUS

Killarney

Blarney

Shannon

STRANORLAR

Donegal BELFAST

Derry

Downpatrick

Cashel

Grand Atlantic

DriveGiant’sCauseway

DINGLE

ENNIS


Glenveagh

Foynes

2

1

Sligo

Galway

WESTPORT

1 KINSALE

AchillIsland

Connemara

1

Louisburg

2548

Day 1: Shannon Arrival & EnnisLand at Shannon Airport and transfer to Ennis. At2:30 pm take a short ride to the Atlantic Coast toview the Cliffs of Moher, rising above the foamingAtlantic breakers. Sip a get-together drink anddiscuss your tour before dinner in your hotel. (D)

Day 2: Galway & ConnemaraHead to Galway for a tour and free time. Thenenjoy the lovely scenery of Connemara with itsheathery hills and sparkling lakes. Travel viaMaam Cross and Louisburg to Westport. (B, D)

Day 3: Westport House & Achill IslandTour stately Westport House to view pricelessfurnishings. Cross to Achill Island by bridgeand follow the Atlantic Drive. Visit the DesertedVillage and have lunch. The evening is free. (B, L)

Day 4: Country Life & Donegal BayVisit the Museum of Country Life to view artifactsused in times past. Drive to County Sligo to viewthe grave of the writer, W. B. Yeats and in Donegaltake a short scenic boat trip on the bay. (B, D)

Day 5: Glenveagh Castle & DonegalTour Glenveagh Castle, a granite castle built in1870 and set on a picturesque lake surroundedby extensive gardens. Travel the scenic GrandAtlantic Drive before returning to Stranorlar. (B, D)

Day 6: Derry & Giant’s CausewayTake a walking tour around Derry’s medieval citywalls. Visit the Giant’s Causeway, huge columnsformed by volcanic activity. Travel along the“Nine Glens of Antrim” route to Belfast. (B, D)

Day 7: Titanic Belfast & Dublin PubTour central Belfast and visit Titanic Belfast.Visit the St. Patrick Centre and see his grave atDown Cathedral. Drive to Dublin for dinner anda traditional show at a fun pub. (B, D)

Day 8: Dublin Tour & Book of KellsTour Dublin this morning and visit Trinity Collegeto see the 8th century illuminated manuscript ofthe Book of Kells. Use your open-top bus tourvoucher and visit Guinness or Jameson. (B)

• Airport transfers at start and end of tour• Sightseeing by luxury coach• Professional tour director• 12 nights in hotels listed• Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1• 9 dinners (D) including- Dinner and traditional show in Dublin- Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet- 7 table d’hote dinners

• 2 lunches (L)• Welcome get-together drink• Day tour to Achill Island• Boat trip on Donegal Bay• Walking tours of Derry and Kinsalewith local guides

• Tours of Belfast and Dublin withyour tour director

• Farmhouse tea and sconeswith sheepdog display

• Horse-drawn jaunting car ride in Killarney• Irish coffee at the South Pole Inn• Dublin open-top bus tour with a visitand drink at Guinness Storehouse orOld Jameson Distillery

• Visits and admissions to Cliffs of Moher,Westport House, Museum of Country Life,W. B. Yeats’ Grave, Glenveagh Castle &National Park, Giant’s Causeway, TitanicBelfast, Down Cathedral, St. Patrick Centre,Book of Kells at Trinity College, BlarneyCastle, Blarney Woollen Mills, Foynes FlyingBoat Museum and Bunratty Folk Park



TOUR INCLUDES

HIGHLIGHTS

Clonmacnoise Monastic Site, Co. Offaly

• Old Ground Hotel, Ennis (1 night)• Hotel Westport, Westport (2 nights)• Kee’s Hotel, Stranorlar (2 nights)• Europa Hotel, Belfast (1 night)• Ashling Hotel, Dublin (2 nights)• Acton’s Hotel, Kinsale (1 night)• Dingle Skellig Hotel, Dingle (2 nights)• The Inn at Dromoland,

Newmarket-on-Fergus (1 night)


• Explore the Scenic West Coast of Ireland• Traditional Irish Evening in Dublin• Giant’s Causeway • Bunratty Castle• Overnights in Kinsale & Dingle

IRELAND’S WILDATLANTIC WAY

Super ior F i r s t C lass Hote ls – 13 Day Coach TourFrom A$

land only


IRELAND’S WILD ATLANTIC WAY - 2015Start dates from ShannonMon Apr 13 to Oct 26 Exact dates below

Land prices per person sharing in AU DollarsApr 13 & 27 $2548May 11 & 25 2698Jun 08, 15 & 22, Jul 06, 13 & 20 2788Aug 03, 10, 17 & 31 2788Sep 07, 14, 21 & 28 2788Oct 05, 12, 19 & 26 2548Single room supplement: $654Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com

Tour Code: IWA15

NO OPTIONALEXTRAS!


Atlantic Coastline, Co. Donegal

Day 9: Farmhouse Visit & KinsaleSample freshly-baked scones with tea at a farm-house and watch trained dogs herding sheep.Continue to the lovely old port of Kinsale andtake a walking tour with a local guide. (B, D)

Day 10: Blarney & Killarney Jaunting CarDrive to Blarney Castle to kiss the famous “Stoneof Eloquence” and shop at the Blarney WoollenMills. Stop in Killarney to take a jaunting car rideand continue to Dingle. (B, D)

Day 11: Explore DingleDrive to Slea Head for wonderful views of theWild Atlantic Ocean. Sample an Irish coffee atthe South Pole Inn. Back in Dingle enjoy lunchand a free afternoon. (B, L)

Day 12: Bunratty Folk Park & BanquetDrive to Foynes to learn about the historic flightsaboard Pan Am seaplanes in the 1930’s and1940’s at the Flying Boat Museum. Visit theBunratty Folk Park and later head to BunrattyCastle for a medieval-style banquet. (B, D)

Day 13: Tour Ends Shannon AirportTake a group transfer to Shannon Airport. (B)


DUBLIN

Cliffs of Moher

KILLARNEY

Belfast

GALWAYConnemara

CastlebarKINGSCOURT

Burren

DERRY

Belleek

Cong

Giant’s Causeway

Boyne Valley

Drumcliffe


Listowel

Blessington

DROGHEDA

2

Kylemore

1

2

2

1

Kildare

CORK

Waterford

1

KILLARNEYDingle 2

BlarneyKenmare

Day 1: Dublin & Kilmainham GaolStart at Dublin Airport with a group transferto your hotel. At 2:00 pm tour the citycentre to see prominent places and visitKilmainham Gaol. Meet your fellowguests over a welcome drink.

Day 2: Russborough & Irish NightVisit the stately mansion of RussboroughHouse to view elegant treasure-filled rooms.Return to Dublin for an open-top bus tourwith a visit to Guinness or Jameson.Enjoy a fun pub dinner with traditionalIrish music. (B, D)

Day 3: Farmhouse Visit &House of Waterford CrystalTravel through Kildare to a traditional farmhouseto meet the owners and enjoy tea and scones.Tour the House of Waterford Crystal to see glassblowing and cutting. Drive to Cork and take ashort walking tour to see the city centre. (B, D)

Day 4: Blarney Castle & KillarneyVisit Blarney Castle to kiss the famous “Stoneof Eloquence” set in the ramparts. Shop at theBlarney Woollen Mills for Irish-made products.Drive through the mountainous country intoCounty Kerry and watch dogs herd sheep beforeheading to your hotel in Killarney. (B, D)

Day 5: Jaunting Car & Dingle PeninsulaTake a horse-drawn jaunting car ride to RossCastle. Drive along the Dingle Peninsula for greatvistas of mountains, cliffs and beaches. Visit theBlasket Centre to learn about the nearby islandsand enjoy lunch at a pub in Dingle. (B, L)

Day 6: Cliffs of Moher & GalwayDrive through Listowel and cross the RiverShannon Estuary by ferry. Continue north toadmire great views of the Cliffs of Moher that rise700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. Drive aroundGalway and check in to your hotel. (B, D)

Day 7: Quiet Man Walk & ConnemaraTake a guided walk around Cong where “TheQuiet Man” movie was made and drive throughthe attractive region of Connemara. Visit KylemoreAbbey for a walk through the elegant mansionand a lunch before returning to Galway. (B, L)

• Airport transfers at start and end of tour• Sightseeing by luxury coach• Professional driver/guide• 11 nights in hotels listed• Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1• 8 dinners (D) including- Dinner and traditional show in Dublin- Wm Cairnes Gastropub farewell dinner- 6 table d’hote dinners

• 2 lunches (L)• Welcome get-together drink• Tours of Dublin and Belfast• Farmhouse visit for tea and scones• Walking tours of Cork, Derry andDrogheda with local guides

• Sheepdog trials on Ring of Kerry• Horse-drawn jaunting car ride in Killarney• Ferry ride across the River Shannon• “The Quiet Man”walking tour of Cong• Step dancing display in Cabra Castle Hotel• Dublin open-top bus tour with a visitand drink at Guinness Storehouse orOld Jameson Distillery

• Visits and admissions to Kilmainham Gaol,Russborough House, House of WaterfordCrystal, Blarney Castle, Blarney WoollenMills, Blasket Centre, Cliffs of Moher,Kylemore Abbey,Museum of Country Life,W. B.Yeats’Grave, Belleek Pottery Factory,Tower Museum,Giant’s Causeway, TitanicBelfast, BoyneValley Visitor Centre &Newgrange or Knowth Tomb



TOUR INCLUDES

HIGHLIGHTS• Traditional Irish Evening in Dublin

• Titanic Belfast • Glorious Dingle Peninsula• Kylemore Abbey • Giant’s Causeway• Award-Winning Cabra Castle Hotel Stay

Wm Cairnes Gastropub, D Hotel, Drogheda

IRISH ODYSSEYSuper ior F i r s t C lass Hote ls – 12 Day Coach Tour

1968From A$

land only


• Alexander Hotel, Dublin (2 nights)• The River Lee Hotel, Cork (1 night)• Killarney Plaza Hotel, Killarney (2 nights)• Clayton Hotel, Galway (2 nights)• City Hotel, Derry (2 nights)• Cabra Castle Hotel, Cavan (1 night)• The D Hotel, Drogheda (1 night)


Day 8: Country Life & Belleek ChinaVisit the Museum of Country Life which displaystraditional home and farming tools. View W. B.Yeats’ grave and visit Belleek Pottery Factory tosee fine china-making. Continue through Donegalto Derry. (B, D)

Day 9: Derry & Giant’s CausewayTake a walking tour around Derry’s ancient centreto see the 16th century walls and Tower Museum.Drive along the coast to explore the huge basaltcolumns of the Giant’s Causeway. (B, D)

Day 10: Belfast & Cabra Castle StayTake a panoramic tour around Belfast and visitTitanic Belfast to learn about the ill-fated liner. Headto Kingscourt to your castle hotel, built in 1760,for dinner and a step-dancing display. (B, D)

Day 11: Boyne Valley &Historic DroghedaLearn about the 5,000-year-old tombs of Knowthand Newgrange and visit one of them. Take ashort walk around central Drogheda and enjoy afarewell dinner in the hotel’s cosy pub. (B, D)

Day 12: Tour Ends Dublin AirportTake a group transfer to Dublin Airport. (B)

IRISH ODYSSEY - 2015Start dates from DublinFri Mar 06 to Nov 20 Weekly departures

Land prices per person sharing in AU DollarsMar 06–Mar 27 $1968 Jun 05–Sep 25 $2618Apr 03–Apr 24 2218 Oct 02–Oct 30 2298May 01–May 29 2558 Nov 06–Nov 20 1968Single room supplement: $688Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com

Tour Code: ODA15

NO OPTIONALEXTRAS!



2

1

DUBLINCliffs of Moher

WATERFORD

KILLARNEY

Blarney

Galway

AntrimCoast

Giant’sCauseway

BELFAST

Sligo

WESTPORTMourneMountains

DERRY

Downpatrick

BUNRATTY

FoynesNew Ross

1

Kenmare


Dingle

Donegal

1

Dungarvan2

1-2+1

2

Ardara

ConnemaraCong

Leenane

Day 1: Dublin SightseeingStart at Dublin Airport with a transfer to yourhotel. At 2:00 pm see Dublin’s highlights andvisit Dublin Castle. Welcome drink in hotel.

Day 2: St. Patrick & Ulster Folk ParkDrive north to visit Down Cathedral to seeSt. Patrick’s burial place and learn abouthis life in the St. Patrick Centre. See traditionalhouses at the Ulster Folk Park and drive toyour hotel in Belfast. (B, D)

Day 3: Titanic Belfast & WalkSee the highlights of Victorian Belfast’scity centre and relive the times of thefamous liner at Titanic Belfast. A walkingtour will show you historic buildings.You are free for dinner this evening. (B)

Day 4: Giant’s Causeway & DerryTake the scenic coastal route to visit theGiant’s Causeway, huge hexagonal columns.Continue to Derry for a short walk around themedieval city walls with a local guide. (B, D)

Day 5: Donegal & WestportTravel through the rugged countryside of Donegaland visit Triona Design, known for locally-madewoolen goods. Pause at Yeats’ Grave and drive toWestport for a stroll around the town. (B, D)

Day 6: Connemara & “The Quiet Man”In Leenane take a short cruise of Killary Fjordand drive through Connemara for a walk aroundCong, where “The Quiet Man” was filmed in 1952.After a casual lunch, return to Westport. (B, L)

Day 7: Galway & Bunratty BanquetVisit historic Ballintubber Abbey and head toGalway for a walking tour around the city centre.After some free time drive through the Burren andview the majestic Cliffs of Moher. Head to BunrattyCastle to enjoy a jolly medieval banquet. (B, D)

Day 8: Foynes & Dingle PeninsulaVisit Foynes Flying Boat Museum, where Irishcoffee was created for chilly Pan Am passengers.Journey along the Dingle Peninsula for panoramicviews before heading to Killarney. (B, D)






• 7 dinners (D) including- Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet- Dinner and traditional show in Dublin- 5 table d’hote dinners

• 2 lunches (L)


• Tours of Dublin and Belfast

• Walking tours of Belfast, Derry, Galwayand Waterford with local guides

• Killary Fjord catamaran cruise




• Irish coffee and music sessionat the Marine Bar in Dungarvan


• Visits and admissions to Dublin Castle,Down Cathedral, St. Patrick Centre,Ulster Folk Park, Titanic Belfast, Giant’sCauseway, Triona Design, W. B. Yeats’Grave, Ballintubber Abbey, Cliffs of Moher,Foynes Flying Boat Museum, BlarneyCastle, Blarney Woollen Mills, House ofWaterford Crystal, Dunbrody Famine Shipand JFK Homestead




TOUR INCLUDES

HIGHLIGHTS• Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet• Traditional Irish Evening in Dublin

• Giant’s Causeway • Jaunting Car Ride• Derry & Waterford Walks

Hop-on, Hop-Off Tour, Dublin

IRISH CLASSICSuper ior F i r s t C lass Hote ls – 12 or 13 Day Coach Tour

2143From A$

land only

12 days/11 n ights/20 mea l s o r 13 days/12 n ights/21 mea l s

• Conrad Hilton Hotel, Dublin (1 night)• Hilton Hotel, Belfast (2 nights)• City Hotel, Derry (1 night)• Hotel Westport,Westport (2 nights)• Bunratty Castle Hotel, Bunratty (1 night)• Killarney Plaza Hotel, Killarney (2 nights)• Granville Hotel,Waterford (1 night)• Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire,

Dublin (1 or 2 nights)


Day 9: Killarney’s Lakes &Jaunting Car RideTake a traditional horse-drawn jaunting car rideto Ross Castle. Enjoy a pub lunch in Kenmareand see parts of the Ring of Kerry and a sheepdogdisplay. The evening is free in Killarney. (B, L)

Day 10: Kiss the Blarney StoneClimb to the top of Blarney Castle to gain the“Gift of Eloquence.” In Dungarvan sip an Irishcoffee and hear traditional music. In Waterfordtake a historic city stroll with a local guide. (B, D)

Day 11: Waterford & Pub Dinner/ShowTour Waterford Crystal to see magnificenttrophies and stemware. Learn about emigrationat the Dunbrody Famine Ship and see theJFK Homestead. Head to Dublin for a lively pubevening with a traditional show. (B, D)

Day 12: Depart for Home or Extra DayOur 12-day program ends at Dublin Airport. Thoseon the 13-day tour take an independent open-topbus tour with a visit to Guinness or Jameson andan airport transfer on day 13. (B)

IRISH CLASSIC - 2015Start dates from DublinSat Mar 07 to Nov 14 Weekly departuresThu Apr 02 to Oct 22 Weekly departures

Land prices per person sharing in AU Dollars12 Day 13 Day 12 Day13 Day

Mar 07–Mar 28 $2143 $2353 Jun 04–Sep 26 $2798 $2998Apr 02–Apr 30 2413 2623 Oct 01–Oct 31 2586 2789May 02–May 30 2689 2915 Nov 07–Nov 14 2146 2357Single room supplement: 12 day $698, 13 day $798Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com

Tour Code: CLA15

NO OPTIONALEXTRAS!



SlieveLeague

Ardara

Kildare

2

2

1

1

1

1

Cliffs ofMoher

Spiddal

1

Blarney

DUBLIN

Waterford

Killarney

GALWAYConnemara

Leenane

DONEGALBelleek

Sligo

Knock

BELFAST

Derry

KINSALE

Giant’sCauseway

DINGLE

KINGSCOURT


2

ENNIS

Foynes

+

DROGHEDABoyne Valley

12

Downpatrick

Kylemore

Caherconnell

Day 1: Dublin Castle & City TourTour starts at Dublin Airport with a hotel transfer.At 2:00 pm see Dublin city and visit DublinCastle. Enjoy a welcome drink.

Day 2: National Stud & Pub DinnerVisit the National Stud to see thoroughbredhorses and Japanese Gardens. Take anopen-top bus tour around Dublin and visitGuinness or Jameson. Head to a fun pubfor dinner and a show. (B, D)

Day 3: Waterford Crystal & KinsaleVisit the House of Waterford Crystal to seethe making of this lovely product and awide selection of stemware. In Kinsale joina local guide for a short walk around thishistoric port. (B, D)

Day 4: Blarney Castle & KillarneyVisit Blarney Castle and the nearby Mills.In Killarney travel by jaunting car and head toDingle. Sample an Irish coffee at the South PolePub before checking in to your hotel. (B, D)

Day 5: Dingle PeninsulaDiscover Slea Head at the western tip of theDingle Peninsula and visit the Blasket Centre.Return to Dingle town for a pub lunch. (B, L)

Day 6: Cliffs of Moher & KnappogueMedieval BanquetVisit Foynes Flying Boat Museum to learn aboutearly air travel. See the dramatic Cliffs of Moherand experience Knappogue Castle banquet. (B, D)

Day 7: Sheepdog Trials & GalwayTravel through the hills of the Burren and watchskilled dogs work with a farmer to round upsheep. Stop in Ballyvaughan and take a walkingtour of Galway city centre. (B, D)

Day 8: Catamaran & Kylemore AbbeyDrive through Connemara via Spiddal and cruiseKillary Fjord to survey lovely scenery. Visit DanO’Hara’s traditional farm and enjoy lunch. Theevening is free in Galway (B, L)

• Airport transfers at start and end of tour• Sightseeing by luxury coach• Professional tour director• 13 or 14 nights in hotels listed• Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1• 10 dinners (D) including- Dinner and traditional show in Dublin.- Knappogue Castle Medieval Banquet- Wm Cairnes Gastropub farewell dinner- 7 table d’hote dinners

• 2 lunches (L)• Welcome get-together drink• Tours of Dublin and Belfast• Walking tours of Kinsale, Galway, Derryand Drogheda with local guides

• Horse-drawn jaunting car ride in Killarney• Irish coffee at the South Pole Inn• Sheepdog trials at Caherconnell• Coffee and talk at Standun of Spiddal• Killary Fjord catamaran cruise• Dan O’Hara’s farm visit• Slieve League sea cliffs followed byhome-baked scones with coffee or tea

• Step dancing display in Cabra Castle Hotel• Dublin open-top bus tour with a visitand drink at Guinness Storehouse orOld Jameson Distillery

• Visits and admissions to Dublin Castle,National Stud & Japanese Gardens,House of Waterford Crystal, Blarney Castle,Blarney Woollen Mills, Blasket Centre,Foynes Flying Boat Museum, Cliffs ofMoher, Knock Shrine, W. B. Yeats’ Grave,Belleek Pottery Factory, Triona Design,Donegal Castle, Giant’s Causeway,Titanic Belfast, St. Patrick Centre andBattle of the Boyne Centre



TOUR INCLUDES

HIGHLIGHTS• Knappogue Castle Medieval Banquet• Traditional Irish Evening in Dublin

• Catamaran Cruise • Slieve League Sea Cliffs• Overnights in Kinsale & Dingle

Cabra Castle Hotel, Kingscourt, Co. Cavan

JEWELS OF IRELANDSuper ior F i r s t C lass Hote ls – 14 or 15 Day Coach Tour

2474From A$

land only


• Davenport Hotel, Dublin (2 nights)• Acton’s Hotel, Kinsale (1 night)• Benners Hotel, Dingle (2 nights)• Temple Gate Hotel, Ennis (1 night)• Galway Bay Hotel, Galway (2 nights)• Mill Park Hotel, Donegal (2 nights)• Radisson Blu Hotel, Belfast (1 night)• Cabra Castle Hotel, Kingscourt (1 night)• D Hotel, Drogheda (1 night)• Croke Park Hotel, Dublin

(1 night – 15-day tour only)


Day 9: Yeats’ Grave & BelleekSee the pilgrimage town of Knock and in Sligo viewW. B. Yeats’ Grave. Tour the Belleek Pottery Factoryto see fine china and drive to Donegal. (B, D)

Day 10: Slieve League & DonegalView Slieve League sea cliffs, the highest in Europeand enjoy coffee or tea with scones. In Ardara visitTriona Design and visit Donegal Castle. (B, D)

Day 11: Derry & Giant’s CausewayTake a walking tour in Derry to see the medievalcity walls. Explore the huge columns of theGiant’s Causeway and drive to Belfast. (B, D)

Day 12: Belfast & Cabra CastleTour central Belfast and visit Titanic Belfast beforelearning about Saint Patrick. Head to your castlehotel and after dinner enjoy step dancing. (B, D)

Day 13: Battle of the Boyne & DroghedaVisit the Battle of the Boyne Centre and take awalking tour around Drogheda. Dine in the WmCairnes Gastropub with live music. (B, D)

Day 14: Tour Ends or Stay in DublinClients on the 14-day tour transfer to DublinAirport. Those on the 15-day program have a freeday, hotel stay and airport transfer day on 15. (B)

JEWELS OF IRELAND - 2015Start dates from DublinFri Mar 06 to Nov 13 Weekly departuresSun Apr 05 to Oct 18 Weekly departures


Mar 06–Mar 27 $2474 $2671 Jul 03–Aug 30 $3194 $3415Apr 03–Apr 26 2692 2909 Sep 04–Sep 27 3176 3398May 01–My 31 3088 3298 Oct 02–Oct 30 2775 2968Jun 05–Jun 28 3176 3398 Nov 06–Nov 13 2649 2842Single room supplement: 14 day $737, 15 day $798

Tour Code: JEA15

NO OPTIONALEXTRAS!



2

2

Dunkeld

Trossachs

GLASGOWEDINBURGH

St Andrews


2-3

Isle ofBute

Glamis

LOCHLOMOND

ROYALDEESIDE

Day 1: Glasgow Arrival & Loch LomondArrive in Glasgow Airport and transfer to your hotelon the shores of Loch Lomond. At 2:30 pm take ashort cruise to admire scenery and catch your firstviews of the Highlands. Meet your tour directorover a welcome drink before dinner. (D)

Day 2: Isle of Bute & Mount Stuart HouseTake a short ferry ride to the Isle of Bute to tourMount Stuart House. This Neo-Gothic countryhouse was built in the late 1870s and installedwith many Victorian comforts. After your guidedtour around the highly-decorated chambers, takea walk through the gardens and spend time inRothesay, the main town on the island. (B, D)

Day 3: Highland Scenery & TrossachsTravel through the Trossachs, often called the“Highlands in Miniature” with its many lakesand mountains. Stop in Callander, the principaltown of the region, and go deeper into theHighlands where the scenery becomes wilderand more majestic. Look around the town ofDunkeld and head to your elegant manor househotel in Royal Deeside. (B, D)

Day 4: Royal Deeside & Whisky TastingDrive along Royal Deeside today. This lovelyvalley was made popular by Queen Victoria whobuilt Balmoral Castle as her Scottish retreat. VisitRoyal Lochnagar Distillery to see how whisky isdistilled and enjoy a sample. In Ballater view themany shops with royal warrants which the RoyalFamily patronizes. Sample afternoon tea withfreshly-baked scones at the Falls of Feugh. (B, D)

Day 5: Glamis Castle & St AndrewsTour Glamis Castle, the legendary setting of“Macbeth” and childhood home of the late QueenMother and enjoy coffee and shortbread in a

SCOTTISH SUPREMEDeluxe Hote ls - 7 or 8 Day Coach Tour

3388From A$

land only


16th century chamber. Head to St Andrews, the“Home of Golf.” See the famous Royal and AncientClubhouse and the Old Course, check out themany golf stores or browse through the medievaltown. Continue into Edinburgh for a livelyScottish Evening. (B, D)

Day 6: Edinburgh Castle & City TourThis morning explore Edinburgh on a sightseeingtour. Compare and contrast the wide streets andelegant mansions of the Georgian 200-year-old“New Town” with the narrow lanes and medievaltownhouses along the Royal Mile, the oldestpart of the city. Finish your tour at the imposingEdinburgh Castle. The rest of the day is free. (B)

Day 7: Depart Edinburgh Airport orExtend your StayIf you are on a 7-day tour, take a group transfer toarrive at Edinburgh Airport. If you have booked our8-day tour, take an open-top bus tour – you havea choice of routes. A transfer to Edinburgh Airportis included on day 8. (B)






• 5 dinners (D) including- Scottish Evening in Edinburgh- 4 table d’hote dinners


• Tour of Edinburgh

• Loch Lomond scenic cruise

• Round trip ferry transportationto Isle of Bute

• Royal Lochnagar Distillery whisky tastingand tour

• Tea and scones at Falls of Feugh

• Reserved seats for Royal Edinburgh MilitaryTattoo on August 6 to 20 departures

• Edinburgh open-top bus tour(8-day tour only)

• Visits and admissions to Mount StuartHouse, Glamis Castle, St Andrews andEdinburgh Castle




HOTELSDeluxe

• Cameron House Hotel, Loch Lomond(2 nights)

• Ardoe House Hotel, Blairs, Royal Deeside(2 nights)

• Caledonian by Waldorf Astoria Hotel,Edinburgh (2 or 3 nights)

TOUR INCLUDES

HIGHLIGHTS• Luxurious Hotels Throughout • Mount Stuart House & Isle of Bute • Glamis Castle

• Highland Scenery • St Andrews – Home of Golf • Edinburgh Touring

Royal Edinburgh Military Tattooat Edinburgh Castle

SCOTTISH SUPREME - 2015Start dates from GlasgowThu May 07 to Oct 22 Exact dates below

Land prices per person sharing in AU Dollars7 Day 8 Day

May 07 & 21 $3388 $3783Jun 04 & 18, Jul 02, 16 & 30 3469 3898Aug 06, 13 & 20* 3638 4068Aug 27, Sep 10 & 24 3469 3898Oct 01, 08 & 22 3388 3783Single room supplement: 7 day $1440, 8 day $1790Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com*Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo departures

Tour Code: SSA15

NO OPTIONALEXTRAS!



1

1

2Ft. William

LochLomond

PITLOCHRY

NAIRN

GLASGOW EDINBURGH

St Andrews

Loch NessCulloden

1


2-3

BALLACHULISH

Isle ofSkye

Armadale

Glamis

Inveraray

RoyalDeeside

Day 1: Glasgow City TourArrive in Glasgow Airport.At 2:30 pm take a coachtour around Glasgow’smain attractions andvisit Kelvingrove ArtGallery and Museum.Meet your tour directorand fellow guestsover a welcome drinkbefore dinner. (D)

Day 2:Loch Lomond Cruise& Inveraray CastleTake a short cruise onLoch Lomond to admirebeautiful views. Take a guidedtour through stately InverarayCastle and walk around the village.Cross Rannoch Moor and pass through thespectacular valley of Glen Coe before arriving atyour hotel on the west coast. (B, D)

Day 3: Isle of Skye & Clan Donald CentreDrive along the “Road to the Isles,” famous forits great Highland views and the GlenfinnanMonument. Take a ferry to the Isle of Skye, calledthe “Misty Isle.” Visit the Clan Donald Centre atArmadale Castle and drive through the island toadmire wonderful landscapes. Head to your hotelin Nairn in good time for dinner. (B, D)

Day 4: Culloden Battlefield & DistilleryTour Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre and seewhere Bonnie Prince Charlie was defeated in1746. Drive south to Pitlochry and visit a distilleryto view the many stages of whisky makingand sample a “wee dram.” Check in to yourmanor-style hotel and stroll through the spaciousgardens before dinner. (B, D)

Day 5: Royal Deeside & Afternoon TeaExplore Royal Deeside, a lovely river valleymade popular by Queen Victoria who hadBalmoral Castle built as her Scottish retreat.Tour the spacious grounds and parts of BalmoralCastle (or Crathes Castle when Balmoral isclosed). Stop at the Falls of Feugh for afternoontea with freshly-baked scones in a charmingsetting and return to Pitlochry. (B, D)

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Day 6: Glamis Castle & St AndrewsVisit Glamis Castle, the legendary setting of“Macbeth” and childhood home of the late QueenMother. Head to St Andrews, the “Home of Golf.”See the famous Royal and Ancient Clubhouseand the Old Course and enjoy free time. Continueinto Edinburgh for a lively Scottish Evening withdinner and entertainment. (B, D)

Day 7: Edinburgh Castle & City TourStart your Edinburgh tour in the 200-year-old“New Town.” See medieval townhouses alongthe Royal Mile on the way to tour the imposingEdinburgh Castle. The balance of the day isfree for independent touring and dining. (B)

Day 8: Depart Edinburgh Airport orExtend your StayIf you are on an 8-day tour, take a group transferto arrive at Edinburgh Airport. If you have bookedour 9-day tour, take an open-top hop-on hop-offbus tour to see Edinburgh at your own pace.Transfer to Edinburgh Airport on day 9. (B)

• Marriott Hotel, Glasgow (1 night)• Ballachulish or Isles of Glencoe Hotel,Ballachulish (1 night)

• The Newton Hotel, Nairn (1 night)• Atholl Palace Hotel, Pitlochry (2 nights)• Macdonald Holyrood Hotel, Edinburgh(2 or 3 nights)







• 6 dinners (D) including- Scottish Evening in Edinburgh- 5 table d’hote dinners


• Tours of Glasgow and Edinburgh

• Loch Lomond scenic cruise

• Ferry to the Isle of Skye

• Blair Athol Distillery whisky tasting and tour

• Tea and scones at Falls of Feugh



• Visits and admissions to Kelvingrove ArtGallery & Museum, Inveraray Castle,Clan Donald Centre at Armadale Castle,Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre,Balmoral Castle or Crathes Castle,Glamis Castle, St Andrews andEdinburgh Castle




TOUR INCLUDES

HIGHLIGHTS• Scottish Evening in Edinburgh

• Loch Lomond Scenic Cruise • Isle of Skye• Culloden Battlefield • St Andrews• Edinburgh Castle • Whisky Tasting

Loch Lomond

SCOTTISH DREAM - 2015Start dates from GlasgowSun Mar 08 to Oct 25 Weekly departuresWed Apr 22 to Oct 21 Weekly departuresFri Apr 24 to Oct 23 Weekly departures


Mar 08–Mar 29 $1898 $2088 Aug 02–Aug 23*$2448 $2698Apr 05–Apr 29 1952 2158 Aug 26–Sep 30 2198 2429May 01–May 31 2138 2358 Oct 02–Oct 25 1952 2158Jun 03–Jul 31 2198 2429Single room supplement: 8 day $428, 9 day $513Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com*Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo departures

Tour Code: DRA15

NO OPTIONALEXTRAS!



2

1

2

2

2 OBAN

STRATHPEFFER

LochLomond

GLASGOWEDINBURGH

LochNess

THURSO

Isles ofOrkney

ULLAPOOL

Culloden

Inverewe

Durness John o’Groats

Isle ofSkye

Pitlochry

1


KYLE OF LOCHALSH

2-3

Roadto theIslesIsle of

MullIona

Inveraray

Perth

Day 1: GlasgowArrival & TourLand in Glasgow andtransfer to your hotel.At 2:30 pm tour thecity’s highlights. Joinyour fellow guests fora welcome get-togetherdrink and dinner. (D)

Day 2: Loch Lomond& Oban DistilleryCruise Loch Lomond forHighland views and stop inthe Georgian planned town ofInveraray. In Oban visit the ObanDistillery for a “wee dram”. (B, D)

Day 3: Islands of Mull & IonaCross to Mull by ferry and another shortferry ride takes you to Iona where St. Columbafounded his monastery in 563 AD. Visit IonaAbbey and return to Oban. (B, D)

Day 4: Road to the Isles &Eilean Donan CastleTake the scenic “Road to the Isles” and cross tothe Isle of Skye. Visit the Clan Donald Centre todiscover the history of the clans. Take the bridgeto the mainland and tour Eilean Donan Castle,one of Scotland’s iconic fortresses. (B, D)

Day 5: Isle of Skye & Dunvegan CastleDiscover the beauty of the Cuillin Mountains andvisit Dunvegan Castle, stronghold of the Chiefsof MacLeod for 800 years. Stop in Portree, theisland’s capital. (B, D)

Day 6: Inverewe Gardens & UllapoolDrive to Inverewe Gardens, where plants flourishdue to the warming influence of the Gulf Stream.Continue to the north coast and enjoy plenty ofgreat views of the Highlands. (B, D)

Day 7: Remote Highland SceneryExplore one of Scotland’s sparsely-populatedHighland areas. Stop in the remote village ofDurness and in Bettyhill, built in 1814. In Thursovisit Caithness Horizons to learn about the areaand then check in to your hotel. (B, D)

Day 8: Orkney & Skara BraeCross to Orkney by ferry to visit Skara Brae, a5,000-year-old village and view the prehistoricRing of Brodgar. Also see St. Magnus Cathedraland the Italian Chapel. (B, D)

Day 9: John o’ Groats & DunrobinStop in John o’ Groats, the most northerly villageon the British mainland. Tour Dunrobin Castleand watch a falconry display. Drive to your hotelin the spa town of Strathpeffer. (B, D)

• Airport transfers at start and end of tour• Sightseeing by luxury coach• Professional tour director• 12 or 13 nights in hotels listed• Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1• 11 dinners (D) including- Scottish Highland Evening- 10 table d’hote dinners

• Welcome get-together drink• Tours of Glasgow and Edinburgh• Loch Lomond scenic cruise• Ferry rides to Mull, Iona, Skye and Orkney• Oban Distillery whisky tasting and tour• Sheepdog trials in Highlands• Reserved seats for Royal Edinburgh MilitaryTattoo on July 31 to August 16 departures


• Visits and admissions to GlasgowCathedral, Iona Abbey, Clan DonaldCentre at Armadale Castle, DunveganCastle, Eilean Donan Castle, InvereweGardens, Caithness Horizons, Skara Brae,Ring of Brodgar, St. Magnus Cathedral,Italian Chapel, Dunrobin Castle,Urquhart Castle, Culloden BattlefieldVisitor Centre, Fort George, Scone Palaceand Edinburgh Castle



HOTELSSuperior First Class & Highland:

• Menzies Hotel, Glasgow (1 night)• Oban Bay Hotel, Oban (2 nights)• Balmacara Hotel, near Kyle of Lochalsh(2 nights)

• Royal Hotel, Ullapool (1 night)• Pentland Hotel, Thurso (2 nights)• Ben Wyvis Hotel, Strathpeffer (2 nights)• Apex International Hotel, Edinburgh(2 or 3 nights)

TOUR INCLUDES

HIGHLIGHTS• Superb Highland Scenery

• Islands of Mull, Iona, Skye and Orkney• Edinburgh Scottish Evening • Loch Ness• Scone Palace • Loch Lomond Cruise

Portree on the Isle of Skye

SCOTTISH ISLES & GLENSSuperior First Class & Highland Hotels – 13 or 14 Day Coach Tour

3098From A$

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Day10: Urquhart Castle & CullodenTour the vast ruins of 13th century Urquhart Castleon Loch Ness. Visit Culloden Battlefield VisitorCentre and Fort George before returning to yourhotel for dinner. (B, D)

Day 11: Scone Palace & EdinburghWatch trained dogs herd sheep and visit SconePalace near Perth. Travel south to Edinburgh andenjoy a Scottish Evening with traditional foodsand lively entertainment. (B, D)

Day 12: Edinburgh Castle & City TourTour Edinburgh’s highlights including the Georgian“New Town”, the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castlewhere the Scottish Crown Jewels and Stone ofScone are displayed. Rest of the day is free. (B)

Day 13: Depart Edinburgh orStay Another DayThe 13-day tour ends at Edinburgh Airport. The14-day tour features an independent Edinburghbus tour with an airport transfer on day 14. (B)

Start dates from GlasgowFri Apr 03 to Oct 16 Weekly departuresSun Jun 07 to Sep 20 Departures every other week


Apr 03–Apr 24 $3098 $3328 Jul 31–Aug 16* $3768 $4068May 01–May 29 3292 3527 Aug 21–Sep 25 3474 3736Jun 05–Jun 26 3429 3696 Oct 02–Oct 16 3098 3328Jul 03–Jul 24 3523 3788Single room supplement: 13 day $621, 14 day $713Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com*Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo departures

Tour Code: SIA15

NO OPTIONALEXTRAS!


SCOTTISH ISLES & GLENS - 2015


2

1

2Lake

District

DUBLIN

EDINBURGH

LIVERPOOL

BELFAST

Cairnryan


1

+ 1-2

DROGHEDA

SnowdoniaHolyhead

Giant’sCauseway

Gretna Green

Conwy

Day 1: Dublin Arrival& Drogheda WalkThis tour starts at DublinAirport with group transfersto your hotel, 30 minutesnorth of Dublin Airport.At 2:00 pm take a shortwalk around historicDrogheda. Enjoy awelcome drink with yourtour director and fellowguests followed bydinner in your hotel. (D)

Day 2: Neolithic Tombs& Titanic BelfastThis morning explore the BoyneValley Visitor Centre and visit one of the5,000-year-old tombs of Newgrange or Knowth.Drive around the Mourne Mountains to enjoy greatviews. In Belfast visit Titanic Belfast, where youmay relive the times of the famous liner. (B, D)

Day 3: Antrim Coast & Giant’s CausewayTake a panoramic tour of Belfast city centre. Seeone of Ireland’s popular scenic coastal drivesalong the Nine Glens of Antrim and visit theGiant’s Causeway, huge hexagonal basaltcolumns that have spawned many legends.Return to Belfast where the evening is free. (B)

Day 4: Robert Burns Birthplace Museum& EdinburghTake a short ferry ride to Scotland and drive alongthe coast, stopping at the Robert Burns BirthplaceMuseum to learn about Scotland’s popular poet.Continue to your hotel in Edinburgh. Head toa Scottish evening for dinner with a fun showwith lively entertainment. (B, D)

Day 5: Edinburgh Castle & City TourThis morning explore Edinburgh’s highlights.The city centre has two distinctive parts - the200-year-old “New Town” with wide streets andgraceful houses and the older area along theRoyal Mile with medieval townhouses. Tour theimposing Edinburgh Castle and the balanceof the day is free for independent touring anddining. (B)

• D Hotel, Drogheda (1 night)• Europa Hotel, Belfast (2 nights)• Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, Edinburgh

(2 nights)• Hard Day’s Night Hotel, Liverpool

(1 night)• North Star Hotel, Dublin (1 or 2 nights)







• 5 dinners (D) including- Welcome dinner in Drogheda- Scottish Evening in Edinburgh- O’Connell’s Restaurant with live musicin Dublin



• Walking tours of Drogheda and Conwy

• Tours of Belfast and Edinburgh

• Round trip ferry transportation betweenIreland and Britain


• Dublin open-top bus tour with a visitand drink at Guinness Storehouse orOld Jameson Distillery (9-day tour)

• Visits and admissions to Boyne ValleyVisitor Centre & Newgrange or KnowthTomb, Titanic Belfast, Giant’s Causeway,Robert Burns Birthplace Museum,Edinburgh Castle, Gretna Green,The Beatles Story and Conwy Castle




TOUR INCLUDES

HIGHLIGHTS• Special Scottish & Irish Dinner/Shows• Titanic Belfast • Giant’s Causeway

• Edinburgh Castle • 5,000-Year-Old Tombs• World’s Only Beatles-Themed Hotel

Superior First Class Hotels – 8 or 9 Day Coach Tour


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Day 6: Gretna Green, Lake District &Beatles’ LiverpoolTravel through the scenic Borders region andpause in Gretna Green, a popular wedding venue.Drive through the Lake District to see Grasmere,burial place of William Wordsworth. Continue toLiverpool to experience the music and lives of the“Fab Four” at The Beatles Story. Your Beatles-themed hotel is beside the Cavern Club. (B, D)

Day 7: North Wales, Conwy Castle &Dublin Restaurant DinnerDrive along the north coast of Wales to Conwy.Visit the huge fortress of Conwy Castle, one ofmany built in the 12th century by King Edward Ito control the Welsh coastline. Drive to Holyheadto take a ferry to Dublin and check in to yourhotel. Head to one of Dublin’s fine restaurantsfor dinner with some live music. (B, D)

Day 8: Depart for Home or Extra DayOur 8-day tour ends at Dublin Airport. If you areon our 9-day tour, take an open-top bus tour ofDublin, a visit to Guinness or Jameson and a taxitransfer to Dublin Airport on day 9. (B)

Start dates from DublinSat Apr 11 to Nov 28 Weekly departures


Apr 11–Apr 25 $1858 $1998 Aug 29–Sep 26 $2068 $2232May 02–Jun 27 1998 2172 Oct 03–Oct 31 1856 1998Jul 04–Aug 01 2094 2253 Nov 7–Nov 28 1698 1858Aug 08–Aug 22* 2246 2398Single room supplement: 8 day $543, 9 day $598Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com*Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo departures

Tour Code: CSA15

NO OPTIONALEXTRAS!


CELTIC SAMPLER - 2015



2

1

Ring ofKerry

DUBLINCliffs ofMoher

KILLARNEY

Blarney

Cashel

Fort AugustusPitlochry

INVERNESS OR NAIRN

LochLomond

GLASGOW EDINBURGH

Loch Ness

Shannon

BUNRATTY

Cairnryan

1

2 1

St Andrews

Galway

Belfast

1

Clonmacnoise

2

• Airport transfers at start and end of tour• Sightseeing by luxury coach• Professional tour director• 9 or 10 nights in hotels listed• Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1• 6 dinners (D) including- Scottish Evening in Edinburgh- Canal Cruise dinner and live music- Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet- 3 table d’hote dinners

• 1 lunch (L)• Welcome get-together drink• Sightseeing tours of Glasgow, Edinburghand Dublin

• Loch Ness scenic cruise• Blair Athol Distillery whisky tasting and tour• Reserved seats for Royal Edinburgh MilitaryTattoo on August 4 to 25 departures

• Ferries from Scotland to Ireland andacross the River Shannon

• Horse-drawn jaunting car ride in Killarney• Farmhouse tea and scones withsheepdog display

• Visits and admissions to Provand’s Lordship,Spean Bridge Woollen Mill, St Andrews,Edinburgh Castle, Titanic Belfast, Book ofKells in Trinity College, Blarney Castle,Blarney Woollen Mills, Skellig Experience,Cliffs of Moher and ClonmacnoiseMonastic Site



TOUR INCLUDES

Serving Up Some HaggisDay 1: Glasgow HighlightsLand in Glasgow Airport and transfer to the hotel.Take a city tour around Glasgow and visit Provand’sLordship, Glasgow’s oldest house built in 1471.Enjoy a welcoming drink before dinner. (D)

Day 2: Loch Lomond &Loch Ness CruiseDrive alongside the famous Loch Lomondand through Glencoe to Fort Augustus.Take a short cruise on Loch Ness toadmire tranquil scenery. Continue toNairn or Inverness for your overnightstay. (B, D)

Day 3: Whisky Tasting &St AndrewsTravel south to tour Blair AtholDistillery and sample some whisky.Drive to St Andrews, renowned as the“Home of Golf” and for its university, Scotland’soldest. Continue to Edinburgh in time for a Scottishevening with good food and a lively show. (B, D)

Day 4: Edinburgh City Tour & CastleSee the principal sights of Edinburgh, includingPrinces Street and the 200-year-old Georgian“New Town.” Walk along part of the Royal Mile,the oldest part of the city with high tenementbuildings and alleyways. Visit Edinburgh Castleto see the Scottish Crown Jewels. (B)

Day 5: Ferry & Titanic BelfastThis morning drive to Cairnryan to take a shortferry ride across to Belfast and visit Titanic Belfast,a state-of-the-art attraction that explains everyaspect of the ill-fated liner. Drive to Dublin wherethe evening is free. (B)

Day 6: Dublin Tour & Canal CruiseTour central Dublin this morning to see theprincipal sights and visit Trinity College to viewthe 8th century Book of Kells. Enjoy dinner ona canal cruise with live music. (B, D)

Day 7: BlarneyCastle & KillarneyEnjoy tea, scones andsheepdog trials nearCashel. Continue to

Blarney Castle to kiss thefamous “Stone of Eloquence”

and shop at the Blarney Woollen Mills.Drive to Killarney in good time for dinner. (B, D)

Day 8: Ring of Kerry TourSee Killarney’s lakes by jaunting car and thenembark on the magnificent Ring of Kerry drive.Visit the Skellig Experience which describesmonastic life and enjoy a pub lunch. (B, L)

Day 9: Cliffs of Moher & Bunratty CastleTake a ferry across the River Shannon and viewthe Cliffs of Moher. Drive to your hotel in Bunrattyfor some free time. In the evening head to BunrattyCastle for a medieval-style feast. (B, D)

Day 10: Shannon Airport or GalwayThose on the 10-day tour transfer to ShannonAirport. Those on the 11-day tour stop in Galway,visit Clonmacnoise and return to Dublin. (B)

Day 11: Head Home from DublinTransfer to Dublin Airport for your flight home. (B)


TASTE OF SCOTLAND& IRELAND


• Thistle Hotel, Glasgow (1 night)• The Newton Hotel, Nairn (Sun depts.)

or Columba Hotel, Inverness (Fri depts.)(1 night)

• Marriott Dalmahoy Hotel, Edinburgh(2 nights)

• Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire,Dublin (2 nights)

• Killarney Avenue Hotel, Killarney (2 nights)• Bunratty Castle Hotel, Bunratty (1 night)• Maldron Hotel Cardiff Lane, Dublin



1845From A$

land only

HIGHLIGHTS• Scottish Evening in Edinburgh• Dublin Canal Cruise Dinner

• Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet• Cliffs of Moher • St Andrews

Start dates from GlasgowSun Mar 01 to Nov 15 Weekly departuresTue Apr 07 to Nov 10 Weekly departuresFri Mar 13 to Nov 13 Weekly departures

Land prices per person sharing in AU Dollars10Day 11Day 10Day 11Day

Mar 01–Mar 29 $1845 $1990 Aug 28–Sep 29 $2298 $2480Apr 03–Apr 28 1975 2114 Oct 02–Oct 30 2129 2281May 01–Aug 02 2298 2480 Nov 01–Nov 15 1845 1995Aug 04–Aug 25* 2519 2691Single room supplement: 10 day $645, 11 day $716Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com*Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo departures

Tour Code: SCA15

NO OPTIONALEXTRAS!


TASTE OF SCOTLAND & IRELAND - 2015



2Ring of

Kerry


KILLARNEY

Blarney

Isle ofBute

Glamis

ROYALDEESIDE

Trossachs

Glasgow EDINBURGH

ADARE

Cairnryan

2 1

St Andrews

Belfast

1

Galway

Cork

Dunkeld2

22

LOCHLOMOND

Day 8: Dublin& Book of KellsExplore Dublin witha local guide and visitTrinity College to view

the illuminated manuscriptof the Book of Kells. Take an

independent tour in the afternoon. (B)

Day 9: Blarney Castle & KillarneyTravel through the Irish countryside to BlarneyCastle to kiss the famous “Stone of Eloquence”and continue to your hotel in Killarney. (B, D)

Day 10: Muckross House & Jaunting CarDrive along part of the Ring of Kerry route. Tourelegant Muckross House and take a jaunting carride. Enjoy dinner and traditional music at KateKearney’s Cottage. (B, D)

Day 11: Cliffs of Moher & Adare ManorTake a ferry across the River Shannon andview the awesome Cliffs of Moher. Drive to thefamous Adare Manor Hotel and enjoy free timein luxurious surroundings before dinner. (B, D)

Day 12: Farmhouse Tea & DublinDrive to Rathbaun Farm for a look at traditionalfarming and sample tea with scones. Tour centralGalway before driving to Dublin. (B)


• Airport transfers at start and end of tour• Sightseeing by luxury coach• Professional tour director• 12 nights in hotels listed• Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1• 9 dinners (D) including- Scottish Evening in Edinburgh- O’Connell’s Restaurant with live musicin Dublin

- Kate Kearney’s Cottage Irish Night- 6 table d’hote dinners

• Welcome get-together drink• Tours of Edinburgh and Dublin• Loch Lomond scenic cruise• Round trip ferry transportation toIsle of Bute, one way to Ireland andacross River Shannon

• Royal Lochnagar Distillery whisky tastingand tour

• Tea and scones at Falls of Feughand at Rathbaun Farm

• Horse-drawn jaunting car ride in Killarney• Sheepdog trials on Ring of Kerry• Reserved seats for Royal Edinburgh MilitaryTattoo on August 6 to 20 departures

• Dublin open-top bus tour with compli-mentary visit and a drink at GuinnessStorehouse or Old Jameson Distillery

• Visits and admissions to Mount StuartHouse, Glamis Castle, St Andrews,Edinburgh Castle, Titanic Belfast, Bookof Kells at Trinity College, Blarney Castle,Blarney Woollen Mills, Muckross House& Gardens and Cliffs of Moher



TOUR INCLUDES

Adare Manor Hotel Day 1: Glasgow Arrival & Loch LomondArrive in Glasgow Airport and transfer to Loch Lomond.At 2:30 pm take a short cruise to admire Highlandscenery. Enjoy a welcome drink before dinner. (D)

Day 2: Isle of Bute & Mount StuartTake a ferry to the scenic Isle of Bute for adrive around the island and tour MountStuart House. Spend time in Rothesaybefore returning to your hotel. (B, D)

Day 3: Trossachs & HighlandsTravel into the Highlands as youdrive through the Trossachs with itsmany lakes and mountains. Lookaround the town of Dunkeld andhead to your elegant manor househotel in Royal Deeside. (B, D)

Day 4: Royal Deeside Drive& Whisky TastingDrive along Royal Deeside today. This lovelyvalley was made popular by Queen Victoria whobuilt Balmoral Castle. Visit Royal LochnagarDistillery to see how whisky is distilled and enjoytea and scones at the Falls of Feugh. (B, D)

Day 5: Glamis Castle & St AndrewsTour the elegant Glamis Castle, childhood homeof the late Queen Mother. Head to St Andrewsfor a look around this golfing paradise or themedieval town. Continue into Edinburgh for alively Scottish Evening. (B, D)

Day 6: Edinburgh Castle & City TourSee the principal sights of Edinburgh, including the200-year-old Georgian “New Town” and the RoyalMile, the oldest part of the city. Visit EdinburghCastle to see the Scottish Crown Jewels. (B)

Day 7: Ferry to Ireland & Titanic BelfastThis morning drive to Cairnryan and cross toBelfast by ferry. Visit Titanic Belfast, an attractionthat explains every aspect of the ill-fated liner.Drive to Dublin and dine in a restaurant. (B, D)

Deluxe Hote ls – 13 Day Coach Tour

SCOTTISH & IRISHSUPREME

13 days/12 nights/21 meals

• Cameron House Hotel, Loch Lomond(2 nights)

• Ardoe House Hotel, Royal Deeside(2 nights)

• Caledonian by Waldorf Astoria Hotel,Edinburgh (2 nights)

• Four Seasons Hotel, Dublin (2 nights)• Hotel Europe, Killarney (2 nights)• Adare Manor Hotel, Adare (1 night)• Fitzwilliam Hotel, Dublin (1 night)

HOTELSDeluxe:

5658From A$

land only

HIGHLIGHTS• Luxurious Hotels Throughout

• Gourmet Dining • Mount Stuart House• St Andrews • Blarney Castle• Titanic Belfast • Cliffs of Moher

Start dates from GlasgowThu May 07 to Oct 22 Exact dates below

Land prices per person sharing in AU DollarsMay 07 & 21 $5868Jun 04 & 18, Jul 02, 16 & 30 5928Aug 06, 13 & 20* 6068Aug 27, Sep 10 & 24 5928Oct 01, 08 & 22 5658Single room supplement: $2635Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com*Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo departures

Tour Code: SSA15

NO OPTIONALEXTRAS!


SCOTTISH & IRISH SUPREME - 2015


• Marriott Hotel, Glasgow (1 night)• Ballachulish or Isles of Glencoe Hotel,

Ballachulish (1 night)• The Newton Hotel, Nairn (1 night)• Atholl Palace Hotel, Pitlochry (2 nights)• Macdonald Holyrood Hotel, Edinburgh

(2 nights)• Bewley’s Ballsbridge Hotel, Dublin (2 nts)• Killarney Towers Hotel, Killarney (2 nights)• Bunratty Castle Hotel, Bunratty (1 night)• Academy Plaza Hotel, Dublin




Ft. William

LochLomond

PITLOCHRY

NAIRN

GLASGOW EDINBURGH

St Andrews

Loch Ness

2

Ring ofKerry

DUBLIN

Cliffs ofMoher

Shannon

KILLARNEY

Blarney

CashelBUNRATTY

Cairnryan

Culloden

1

2 1

1

Galway

Armadale

1

2

Isle ofSkye

2

1BALLACHULISHGlamis

Belfast

Connemara

RoyalDeeside

Inveraray

Day 1: Glasgow City TourArrive in Glasgow Airport. At 2:30 pm tour Glasgow’smain attractions and visit Kelvingrove Art Gallery andMuseum. Savour a welcome drink before dinner. (D)

Day 2: Loch Lomond & Inveraray CastleCruise Loch Lomond for stunning views and tourthe stately Inveraray Castle. Drive through Glen Coeand admire the awesome mountains. (B, D)

Day 3: Isle of Skye & Clan DonaldTake the “Road to the Isles” and ferry tothe Isle of Skye. Visit the Clan DonaldCentre at Armadale Castle and viewHighland scenery. (B, D)

Day 4: Culloden & DistilleryLearn about Bonnie Prince Charlie’sdefeat in the Culloden BattlefieldVisitor Centre. Tour Blair AtholDistillery to sample whisky. (B, D)

Day 5: Royal Deeside & TeaDrive along “Royal Deeside” to visit theRoyal Family’s Balmoral Castle (or CrathesCastle). Enjoy tea at the Falls of Feugh. (B, D)

Day 6: Glamis Castle & St AndrewsVisit Glamis Castle, childhood home of the lateQueen Mother. Head to St Andrews and inEdinburgh enjoy a Scottish Evening. (B, D)

Day 7: Edinburgh Castle & City TourExplore Edinburgh to see the 200-year-old“New Town” and medieval townhouses alongthe Royal Mile. Tour Edinburgh Castle. (B)

Day 8: Titanic Belfast & DublinDepart Edinburgh and take a ferry to Belfast. VisitTitanic Belfast to learn about this famous liner.Continue to Dublin where the evening is free. (B)

Day 9: Dublin & Dinner/ShowUse your bus pass to sightsee on your own. Inthe afternoon tour Dublin and visit Dublin Castle,which housed the government for centuries. Dineat a popular venue with a great show. (B, D)

Day 10: BlarneyCastle & KillarneyHead to Blarney Castleto kiss the famous

“Stone of Eloquence”and continue to Killarney,

picturesquely set beside lakesand mountains. (B, D)

Day 11: Ring of Kerry & Skellig ExperienceToday embark on the Ring of Kerry drive. Watch alocal farmer and his dogs herding flocks of sheepand visit the Skellig Experience. Enjoy a pub lunchand return to Killarney. (B, L)

Day 12: Cliffs of Moher & Bunratty CastleCross the River Shannon by ferry to view thespectacular Cliffs of Moher. Dine at Bunratty Castleon a memorable medieval-style feast. (B, D)

Day 13: Shannon Airport or GalwayClients on the 13-day tour transfer to ShannonAirport. Passengers on the 14-day tour visit theConnemara Marble Factory for tea and sconesand drive to Dublin where the evening is free. (B)

Day 14: Depart from Dublin AirportTransfer to Dublin Airport to check in for yourflight home. (B)

• Airport transfers at start and end of tour• Sightseeing by luxury coach• Professional tour director• 12 or 13 nights in hotels listed• Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1• 9 dinners (D) including- Scottish Evening in Edinburgh- Dinner and traditional show in Dublin- Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet- 6 table d’hote dinners

• 1 lunch (L)• Welcome get-together drink• Tours of Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dublin• Loch Lomond scenic cruise• Ferries to Isle of Skye, from Scotland toIreland and across the River Shannon

• Blair Athol Distillery whisky tasting and tour• Tea and scones at Falls of Feugh• Reserved seats for Royal Edinburgh MilitaryTattoo on August 5 to 21 departures

• Sheepdog trials on Ring of Kerry• Tea and scones at Connemara MarbleFactory (14-day tour only)

• Dublin open-top bus tour with compli-mentary visit and a drink at GuinnessStorehouse or Old Jameson Distillery

• Visits and admissions to KelvingroveArt Gallery & Museum, Inveraray Castle,Clan Donald Centre at Armadale Castle,Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre,Balmoral Castle or Crathes Castle,Glamis Castle, St Andrews, EdinburghCastle, Titanic Belfast, Dublin Castle,Blarney Castle, Blarney Woollen Mills,Skellig Experience and Cliffs of Moher



TOUR INCLUDES

HIGHLIGHTS• Traditional Scottish & Irish Dinner/Shows• Whisky Tasting & Tour • Loch Lomond• Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet

• Isle of Skye • Cliffs of Moher

Atholl Palace Hotel, Pitlochry


SCOTTISH & IRISH DREAM2989From A$

land only


Start dates from GlasgowWed Apr 22 to Oct 21 Weekly departuresFri Apr 24 to Oct 23 Weekly departures


Apr 22–Apr 29 $2989 3082 Aug 26–Sep 30 $3298 $3428May 01–Jul 31 3298 3428 Oct 02–Oct 23 2989 3082Aug 05–Aug 21* 3576 3678Single room supplement: 13 day $626, 14 day $694Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com*Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo departures

Tour Code: DRA/TAB15

NO OPTIONALEXTRAS!


SCOTTISH & IRISH DREAM - 2015


• Marriott Dalmahoy Hotel, Edinburgh(2 nights)

• Columba Hotel, Inverness orNewton Hotel, Nairn (1 night)

• Isles of Glencoe, Ballachulish (1 night)• Europa Hotel, Belfast (2 nights)• Station House Hotel, Letterkenny (1 night)• Radisson Blu Hotel, Galway (2 nights)• Temple Gate Hotel, Ennis (1 night)• Killarney Towers Hotel, Killarney (2 nights)• Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, Dublin

(1 or 2 nights)


Alloway EDINBURGH

LochNess

Cairnryan

INVERNESS or NAIRN

Giant’sCauseway

BELFAST

Derry

DUBLIN

KILLARNEY

Blarney

CashelENNIS1

GALWAY

1

2

1BALLACHULISH

1-2

1LETTERKENNY

Isle of Skye

SligoDonegal

DinglePeninsula

Kenmare

2

Cliffs ofMoher

2

KnockKylemore

Connemara 2


LochLomond

Pitlochry

Larne

Stirling

• Airport transfers at start and end of tour• Sightseeing by luxury coach• Professional tour director• 13 or 14 nights in hotels listed• Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1• 9 dinners (D) including- Welcome dinner in Edinburgh- Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet- Dinner and traditional show in Dublin- 6 table d’hote dinners

• 3 lunches (L)• Welcome get-together drink• Tour of Edinburgh with a local guide• Reserved seats for Royal Edinburgh MilitaryTattoo on August 9 to 25 departures

• Sheepdog trials at Leault Farm• Blair Athol Distillery whisky tasting and tour• Scottish music in Inverness or Nairn• Ferries from Isle of Skye and fromScotland to Ireland

• Walking tours of Belfast and Derrywith local guides

• Farmhouse tea and scones withsheepdog display

• Horse-drawn jaunting car ride in Killarney• Dublin open-top bus tour with a visitand drink at Guinness Storehouse orOld Jameson Distillery (15-day tour only)

• Visits and admissions to Stirling Castle,Royal Yacht Britannia, Clan DonaldCentre at Armadale Castle, Robert BurnsBirthplace Museum, Titanic Belfast,Ulster Folk Park, Giant’s Causeway,W. B. Yeats’ Grave, Donegal Castle, KnockShrine, Kylemore Abbey, Cliffs of Moher,Dingle Brewing Company, Blarney Castleand Blarney Woollen Mills



TOUR INCLUDES

HIGHLIGHTS• Edinburgh Welcome Dinner • Isle of Skye• Dublin Dinner/Show • Blarney Castle• Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet

• Royal Yacht Britannia • Cliffs of Moher

The Royal Edinburgh Military TattooDay 1: Edinburgh & Stirling CastleYour tour starts at Edinburgh Airport with a hoteltransfer. At 2:00 pm visit the mighty Stirling Castle.Enjoy a welcome drink to discuss your itnerary andjoin your fellow guests for dinner. (D)

Day 2: Edinburgh City Tour & BritanniaSee the principal sights of central Edinburgh andvisit the Royal Yacht Britannia, former floatinghome of The Queen. Evening at leisure. (B)

Day 3: Distillery Tour & SheepdogsTour the Blair Athol Distillery to learnabout whisky and visit Leault Farmwhere skilled dogs herd sheep.Listen to music in your hotel. (B, D)

Day 4: Isle of SkyeDrive through Highland scenery tocross the bridge to the Isle of Skye.Drive to Armadale Castle to visit theClan Donald Centre and return to themainland by ferry. (B, D)

Day 5: Rabbie Burns & BelfastTravel south to Alloway to visit the Robert BurnsBirthplace Museum and learn about Scotland’sfavorite poet. Take a ferry to Larne and drive toyour hotel in Belfast. (B, D)

Day 6: Belfast Tour & Ulster Folk ParkTour Belfast’s Victorian buildings and visit TitanicBelfast to learn about the famous liner’s origins.After lunch visit the Ulster Folk Park to viewtraditional farming and crafts. (B, L)

Day 7: Giant’s Causeway & Derry’s WallsDrive along the “Nine Glens of Antrim” to theGiant’s Causeway, hexagonal columns formed byvolcanic activity over 60 million years ago. Takea walking tour of Derry’s medieval walls. (B, D)

Day 8: Donegal Castle & GalwayVisit Donegal Castle built by the O’Donnellfamily in the 15th century. Stop at the grave ofW. B. Yeats and at Knock Shrine before checkingin to your hotel in Galway. (B, D)

Day 9: Kylemore& ConnemaraDrive around centralGalway and the lovelyscenery of Connemara.

Visit Kylemore Abbey andenjoy lunch. (B, L)

Day 10: FarmVisit & Cliffs of MoherSample a farmhouse tea with scones and watchsheep herding. View the Cliffs of Moher and inBunratty Castle enjoy a medieval feast. (B, D)

Day 11: Home or Dingle Tour & KillarneyYou may choose to end your tour at Shannon.Tour the Dingle Peninsula, visit the Dingle BrewingCompany and drive to Killarney. (B, D)

Day 12: Jaunting Car & Ring of KerryView Killarney’s lakes by jaunting car and have apub lunch in Kenmare. Travel part of the Ring ofKerry for great mountain views. (B, L)

Day 13: Blarney & Irish Night in DublinClimb up Blarney Castle to kiss the famous stone.Pause for photos at the Rock of Cashel. In Dublinenjoy dinner and a lively traditional show. (B, D)

Day 14: End Tour or Stay in DublinThe 14-day tour ends at Dublin Airport. The15-day program offers independent sightseeingby bus with a visit to Guinness or Jameson. (B)


THE SCOTS IRISH & MORE14 days/13 n ights/25 mea l s o r 15 days/14 n ights/26 mea l s

2998From A$

land only

Start dates from EdinburghSun Apr 05 to Oct 25 Weekly departuresTues Apr 21 to Oct 20 Weekly departures


Apr 05–Apr 28 $2998 $3158 Aug 30–Sep 29 $3368 $3578May 03–Aug 04 3368 3578 Oct 04–Oct 25 2998 3158Aug 09–Aug 25* 3598 3798Single room supplement: 14 day $862, 15 day $958Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com*Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo departures

Tour Code: SNA15

NO OPTIONALEXTRAS!


SCOTS IRISH & MORE - 2015


• Marriott Hotel, Glasgow (1 night)• Ballachulish or Isles of Glencoe Hotel,

Ballachulish (1 night)• The Newton Hotel, Nairn (1 night)• Atholl Palace Hotel, Pitlochry (2 nights)• Macdonald Holyrood Hotel, Edinburgh

(2 nights)• Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire,

Dublin (1 night)• Radisson Blu Hotel, Galway (2 nights)• Malton Hotel, Killarney (2 nights)• Granville Hotel,Waterford (1 night)• Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, Dublin

(1 or 2 nights)



Ft. William

LochLomond

NAIRN

GLASGOW EDINBURGH

St Andrews

Loch Ness

2Ring of

Kerry

DUBLIN

Cliffs ofMoher

KILLARNEY

Blarney

WATERFORD

Cairnryan

Culloden

1

12GALWAY

Armadale

1Isle ofSkye

2

1BALLACHULISHGlamis

Belfast

Connemara

RoyalDeeside

Inveraray

1

Dungarvan

Leenane

Kylemore Clonmacnoise1-2

New Ross

PITLOCHRY2

RoyalDeeside

Day 1: Arrive Glasgow & City TourAt 2:30 pm tour Glasgow and visit Kelvingrove ArtGallery. Savour a welcome drink before dinner. (D)

Day 2: Loch Lomond & Inveraray CastleCruise Loch Lomond for stunning views and tourthe stately Inveraray Castle. Drive through Glen Coeand admire the awesome mountains. (B, D)

Day 3: Isle of Skye & Clan DonaldTake the “Road to the Isles” and ferry tothe Isle of Skye. Visit the Clan DonaldCentre at Armadale Castle and viewHighland scenery. (B, D)

Day 4: Culloden & DistilleryLearn about Bonnie Prince Charlie’sdefeat in the Culloden BattlefieldVisitor Centre. Tour Blair AtholDistillery to sample whisky. (B, D)

Day 5: Royal Deeside & TeaDrive along “Royal Deeside” to visit theRoyal Family’s Balmoral Castle (or CrathesCastle). Enjoy tea at the Falls of Feugh. (B, D)

Day 6: Glamis Castle & St AndrewsVisit Glamis Castle, childhood home of thelate Queen Mother. Head to St Andrews and inEdinburgh enjoy a Scottish Evening. (B, D)

Day 7: Edinburgh Castle & City TourExplore Edinburgh’s 200-year-old “New Town”and medieval townhouses along the Royal Mile.Tour Edinburgh Castle and enjoy free time. (B)

Day 8: Titanic Belfast & DublinDepart Edinburgh and take a ferry to Belfast. VisitTitanic Belfast to learn about this famous liner.Continue to Dublin where the evening is free. (B)

Day 9: Clonmacnoise & GalwayTravel to Clonmacnoise, a monastic settlementfounded by St. Ciaran in 545 AD to see roundtowers and elaborate Celtic crosses. (B, D)

Day 10: Cruise& ConnemaraTour Connemara andtake a short cruise of

Killary Fjord. After lunchtour Kylemore Abbey. (B, L)

Day 11: Cliffs & Molly Darcy’sWatch trained working dogs herd sheep and viewthe Cliffs of Moher, which rise almost 700 feet. InKillarney head to Molly Darcy’s Irish Night. (B, D)

Day 12: Ring of Kerry & Muckross HouseTake the Ring of Kerry drive, visit the SkelligExperience and have lunch. Tour Muckross Houseand take a horse-drawn jaunting car ride. (B, L)

Day 13: Blarney Castle & Music SessionAt Blarney Castle kiss the “Stone of Eloquence.” InDungarvan savour a creamy Irish coffee and musicsession. In Waterford take a brief walk. (B, D)

Day 14: Waterford & Dublin RestaurantTour the House of Waterford Crystal to see crystalmaking. Visit the Dunbrody Famine Ship andin Dublin dine in O’Connell’s Restaurant. (B, D)

Day 15: Home or Extra Day in DublinPassengers on the 15-day tour transfer to DublinAirport. Those on the 16-day program sightsee inDublin by open-top bus. (B)

• Airport transfers at start and end of tour• Sightseeing by luxury coach• Professional tour director• 14 or 15 nights in hotels listed• Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1• 10 dinners (D) including:- Scottish Evening in Edinburgh- Molly Darcy’s Irish Night- O’Connell’s Restaurant in Dublin- 7 table d’hote dinners

• 2 lunches (L)• Welcome get-together drink• Tours of Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dublin• Loch Lomond scenic cruise• Ferries to the Isle of Skye, to Ireland andacross River Shannon

• Blair Athol Distillery whisky tasting and tour• Tea and scones at Falls of Feugh• Reserved seats for Royal Edinburgh MilitaryTattoo on August 2 to 19 departures

• Killary Fjord catamaran cruise• Sheepdog trials at Caherconnell• Horse-drawn jaunting car ride in Killarney• Irish coffee and music sessionat the Marine Bar in Dungarvan

• Walking tour of Waterford• Dublin open-top bus tour with a visitand drink at Guinness Storehouse orOld Jameson Distillery (16-day tour only)

• Visits and admissions to Kelvingrove ArtGallery & Museum, Inveraray Castle,Clan Donald Centre at Armadale Castle,Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre,Balmoral Castle or Crathes Castle,Glamis Castle, St Andrews, EdinburghCastle, Titanic Belfast, ClonmacnoiseMonastic Site, Kylemore Abbey, Cliffs ofMoher, Muckross House & Gardens,Skellig Experience, Blarney Castle,Blarney Woollen Mills, House of WaterfordCrystal and Dunbrody Famine Ship

• Headsets for walking tours• All local taxes, hotel service charges &porterage for one suitcase per person

TOUR INCLUDES

HIGHLIGHTS• Scottish Evening • Whisky Tasting

• Molly Darcy’s Irish Night in Killarney• St Andrews • Cliffs of Moher

• Farewell Dinner at O’Connell’s in Dublin

St Andrews


SCOTTISH & IRISH GOLD3276From A$

land only


SCOTTISH & IRISH GOLD - 2015Start dates from GlasgowSun Mar 08 to Oct 25 Weekly departuresWed Apr 22 to Oct 14 Weekly departures


Mar 08–Mar 29 $3276 $3383 Aug 02–Aug 19* $4284 $4495Apr 05–Apr 29 3549 3734 Aug 23–Sep 30 3998 4198May 03–May 31 3898 4098 Oct 04–Oct 25 3498 3698Jun 03–Jul 29 3998 4198Single room supplement: 15 day $828, 16 day $916Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com*Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo departures

Tour Code: DRA/GOA15

NO OPTIONALEXTRAS!


Start dates from LondonSat Apr 11 to Nov 07 Weekly departures

Land prices per person sharing in AU DollarsApr 11–Apr 25 $2059May 02–May 30 2139Jun 06–Sep 26 2189Oct 03–Nov 07 2139Single room supplement: $583Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com

Tour Code: ICA15

NO OPTIONALEXTRAS!




1

1

2

LONDON

Cotswolds

CAERNARFON

STRATFORD-UPON-AVON

WINDSORCARDIFF

BreconBeacons

Oxford

Bath

ConwyLlangollen

BridgnorthSnowdonia

1 2Stonehenge

Day 1: London & Welcome DinnerTour starts at Heathrow Airport with a transferto your hotel and relax in the afternoon.In the evening meet your tour director andfellow guests to discuss your holiday andthe places that you will visit over a welcomedrink before dining in your hotel. (D)

Day 2: City Sights & Tower of LondonThis morning tour central London to seefamous landmarks such as the Houses ofParliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey,St. Paul’s Cathedral and the River Thames.Visit the Tower of London to view themagnificent Crown Jewels, many fortressesand the famous Beefeaters in their distinctiveuniforms. You are free to choose a restaurantto dine independently. (B)

Day 3: Stonehenge, Bath Hot Springs& Cardiff Castle BanquetDrive to Salisbury Plain to view the huge monolithsof Stonehenge and learn about their history. Nextstop in Bath, popular for its natural hot springs, tovisit the Roman Baths and Pump Room. See theSacred Spring, the Roman Temple and GeorgianPump Room. Travel into Wales to Cardiff Castle fora tour and a fun Welsh banquet. (B, D)

Day 4: Train Ride & Welsh SceneryTake a panoramic drive around Cardiff, Wales’proud capital, to view the principal features.Drive through the gentle hills of Brecon BeaconsNational Park and continue north throughcharming countryside and local towns. Take anarrow-gauge train ride through Snowdonia.Continue to Caernarfon, where the Prince of Waleswas invested in 1969. Check in to your hoteland take a look around the walled town. (B, D)

Day 5: Castles of North Wales& SnowdoniaToday tour North Wales, starting with a visit tothe National Slate Museum, which tells aboutthe region’s former slate industry and pause forphotos of Snowdon, the highest peak in Wales.Stop in Conwy to view its huge castle, narrowmedieval streets and the smallest house in Britain.

Tour the massive walls and battlements ofCaernarfon Castle, one of the many 13thcentury castles built by Edward I. (B, D)

Day 6: Llangollen & Stratford-upon-AvonDrive to the charming village of Llangollen withmany quaint tearooms and shops, if you wishto buy any Welsh souvenirs. Head across theEnglish border for a look around the picturesquetown of Bridgnorth. Drive to Stratford-upon-Avonfor a panoramic tour and visit Shakespeare’sBirthplace to see an exhibition about his lifeand the house where he was born. Today it isfurnished as it would have been in his day.Check in to your Tudor-style hotel. (B, D)

Day 7: Cotswolds & Windsor CastleDrive through the gentle hills of the Cotswolds andstop in Broadway, typical of the lovely old villageswith centuries-old houses built in the local stone.Stroll through Oxford to learn about the city andthe famous colleges, most of which date backcenturies. Tour Windsor Castle, where you cansee the State Apartments and St. George’s Chapel.Take a brief walking tour around the town with alocal guide after dinner. (B, D)

Day 8: Tour Ends Heathrow AirportTransfer to Heathrow Airport to arrive at 7:00 amor 10:00 am to check in for your flight home. (B)

HEART OFWALES & ENGLAND

Superior First Class Hotels – 8 Day Coach Tour

2059From A$

land only

8 d a y s / 7 n i g h t s / 13 mea l s

• Radisson Blu Edwardian Grafton Hotel,London (2 nights)

• Maldron Hotel, Cardiff (1 night)• Celtic Royal Hotel, Caernarfon (2 nights)• Shakespeare Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon(1 night)

• Macdonald Windsor Hotel, Windsor(1 night)







• 6 dinners (D) including- Welcome dinner in London- Cardiff Castle Welsh Banquet- 4 table d’hote dinners


• Tours of London, Cardiff andStratford-upon-Avon

• Narrow-gauge train ride in Snowdonia

• Walking tours of Oxford and Windsor

• Visits and admissions to Tower of London,Stonehenge, Roman Baths & Pump Room,Cardiff Castle, National Slate Museum,Caernarfon Castle, Shakespeare’sBirthplace and Windsor Castle




TOUR INCLUDES

HIGHLIGHTS• Cardiff Castle Welsh Banquet

• Tower of London • Stonehenge & Bath• Shakespeare’s Birthplace

• Windsor Castle • Snowdonia Train Ride

Snowdonia National Park, North Wales

HEART OF WALES & ENGLAND - 2015


1

1

1

2EDINBURGH

LONDON

LakeDistrict

LIVERPOOL

CARDIFF

HARROGATE

GretnaGreen

WINDSOR1

TinternCotswolds


Jedburgh

Grasmere

Bath Stonehenge

Stratford-upon-Avon

York

2-3

Ludlow


BEST OF BRITAIN2117From A$

land only

Day 1: Arrive London & WindsorStart your tour at Heathrow Airport with atransfer to your hotel in Windsor. At 2:30 pmset out to visit Windsor Castle, residence ofThe Queen and the largest inhabited castle inthe world. In the evening meet your tour directorfor a welcome drink and after dinner take a shortwalking tour. (D)

Day 2: Cotswolds & Stratford-upon-AvonHead north and through parts of the Cotswolds, stoppingin one of the pretty villages to admire centuries-old cottages.Drive to Stratford-upon-Avon for a panoramic tour and visitShakespeare’s Birthplace to see an exhibition about his lifeand the house where he was born. Today it is furnished asit would have been in his day. Travel to Harrogate foryour overnight stop. (B, D)

Day 3: York Minster & Scottish EveningHead to nearby York for a walking tour throughnarrow streets with medieval houses and visitthe stately York Minster. Drive through theNorthumberland National Park and stop to viewthe ruined Jedburgh Abbey. At your historic hotelin Edinburgh dine at a Scottish evening. (B, D)

Day 4: Edinburgh Castle & City TourDiscover Edinburgh’s highlights as you viewthe elegant Georgian “New Town” and walkalong part of the Royal Mile to see the compactmedieval city. Tour Edinburgh Castle to see theCrown Jewels of Scotland and the Stone ofDestiny. The rest of the day is free. (B)

Day 5: Lake District & LiverpoolStop in the Old Blacksmith’s shop at Gretna Green,a popular wedding place near the English border.Drive through the stunning scenery of the LakeDistrict and stop in Grasmere where WilliamWordsworth lived and worked. Continue toLiverpool and take a panoramic tour to seeplaces associated with the Beatles. (B, D)

Day 6: Tintern Abbey &Welsh Dinner Show in CardiffTravel south through pleasant Welsh andEnglish countryside and stop in Ludlow. Visitthe picturesque ruins of Tintern Abbey, foundedin 1131 and dissolved by King Henry VIII.Continue to Cardiff, capital of Wales, and checkin to your hotel. In the evening enjoy a Welshdinner show. (B, D)

Day 7: Roman Baths & StonehengeTake a panoramic tour around Cardiff beforeheading to the spa town of Bath to visit theRoman Baths and Pump Room, still preservedafter two millennia. Drive to Salisbury Plain toview the prehistoric circle of vast monoliths atStonehenge. Continue to London. (B)

Day 8: London Tour & TowerTake a tour around London this morning to seethe highlights, including the Houses of Parliament,Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, PiccadillyCircus and more. Visit the Tower of London to seethe magnificent Crown Jewels and the Beefeaters,guardians of the Tower. (B)

Day 9: Head Home or Add a DayOur 9-day tour ends with a transfer to HeathrowAirport. On the 10-day tour explore Londonat your own pace with an open-top bus tour,a walking tour, a River Thames cruise and anairport transfer on day 10. (B)






• 5 dinners (D) including- Welcome dinner in Windsor- Scottish Evening in Edinburgh- Welsh Evening in Cardiff- 2 table d’hote dinners


• Walking tours of Windsor and York

• Tours of Edinburgh, Liverpool, Cardiffand London

• London open-top bus tour(10-day tour only)


• Visits and admissions to Windsor Castle,Shakespeare’s Birthplace, York Minster,Edinburgh Castle, Old Blacksmith’s Shopat Gretna Green, Tintern Abbey, RomanBaths & Pump Room, Stonehenge andTower of London




TOUR INCLUDES

HIGHLIGHTS• Traditional Scottish Evening

• York Walking Tour • Windsor Castle• Shakespeare’s Birthplace

• Gretna Green • Stratford-upon-Avon

Thatched Cottage in the Cotswolds


• Harte & Garter Hotel, Windsor (1 night)• Yorkshire Hotel, Harrogate (1 night)• Norton House Hotel, Edinburgh (2 nights)• Radisson Blu Hotel, Liverpool (1 night)• Maldron Hotel, Cardiff (1 night)• Marriott Kensington Hotel, London(2 or 3 nights)


BEST OF BRITAIN - 2015Start dates from LondonSun Mar 08 to Nov 22 Weekly departures


Mar 08–Mar 29 $2117 $2298 Aug 09–Aug 23* $2498 $2724Apr 05–Apr 26 2178 2398 Aug 30–Sep 27 2298 2522May 03–May 31 2258 2478 Oct 04–Oct 25 2258 2488Jun 07–Aug 02 2298 2522 Nov 01–Nov 22 2117 2298Single room supplement: 9 day $792, 10 day $929Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com*Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo departures

Tour Code: BEA15

NO OPTIONALEXTRAS!



EDINBURGH

LONDON

Lake District

Chester

LIVERPOOL

GRASMERE

YORKHaworth

YorkshireDales

Whitby

2


GLASGOW

PitlochryLochNess

LochLomond

1

1

1

2

2

Gretna Green

St Andrews

NAIRN1

• Airport transfers at start and end of tour• Sightseeing by luxury coach• Professional tour director• 10 nights in hotels listed• Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1• 7 dinners (D) including- Scottish Evening in Edinburgh- Historic pub in York- 5 table d’hote dinners

• 1 lunch (L)• Welcome get-together drink• Tours of Glasgow, Edinburgh, Yorkand London

• Loch Ness scenic cruise• Blair Athol Distillery whisky tour and tasting• Windermere cruise• York ghost walking tour• North Yorkshire Moors Railwayvintage train ride

• Rail transportation between Chesterand London

• Walking tours of Whitby and Chester• Beatles-themed tour of Liverpoolwith a local guide


• Visits and admissions to Kelvingrove ArtGallery & Museum, Spean Bridge WoollenMill, St Andrews, Edinburgh Castle, OldBlacksmith’s Shop at Gretna Green, YorkMinster, Castle Howard, Brontë Parsonage,The Beatles Story and Tower of London



TOUR INCLUDES

HIGHLIGHTS• Scottish Evening • Brontë Parsonage

• Old-World Tavern Dinner & Ghost Tour• Beatles’ Tour of Liverpool • Castle Howard

• North Yorkshire Moors Railway

George Square, Glasgow Day 1: Glasgow HighlightsLand in Glasgow Airport and transfer to thehotel. Take a city tour around Glasgow andvisit the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.Enjoy a welcoming drink with your tour directorand fellow passengers and dine in your hotel. (D)

Day 2: Loch Lomond & Loch Ness CruiseDrive alongside the famous Loch Lomond and throughGlencoe to Fort Augustus. Take a short cruise on Loch Nessto admire tranquil scenery and look for “Nessie”. Continue toyour manor-style hotel in Nairn. (B, D)

Day 3: Whisky & St AndrewsTour Blair Athol Distillery and sample some whisky. Driveto St Andrews to view the “Home of Golf” and Scotland’sfirst university. Continue to Edinburgh for a lively ScottishEvening with entertainment. (B, D)

Day 4: Edinburgh City Tour & CastleSee the principal sights of Edinburgh, includingPrinces Street, the “New Town” and walk part ofthe Royal Mile. Visit Edinburgh Castle to see theScottish Crown Jewels and the balance of the dayis free for independent sightseeing and dining. (B)

Day 5: Gretna Green & Lake DistrictJourney south through the Scottish Borders andstop at Gretna Green’s Old Blacksmith’s Shop.Drive to the Lake District for a lunch in Bownessand a cruise on Windermere. (B, L)

Day 6: York Minster & Pub DinnerDrive into the Yorkshire Dales for great views ofheathery moors and ancient stone villages. Onarrival in York take a guided city tour and walkto York Minster, one of Europe’s largest Gothiccathedrals. Head to a cosy traditional tavern fordinner and take a fun ghost walking tour. (B, D)

Day 7: Train Ride & Castle HowardTravel the North Yorkshire Moors Railway throughmagnificent scenery. Take a walking tour throughWhitby to discover the picturesque harbour andhouses. Tour Castle Howard, an imposing 18thcentury mansion where Evelyn Waugh’s novel,“Brideshead Revisited,” was filmed. (B, D)

Day 8: Brontës & Beatles’ LiverpoolVisit the Brontë Parsonage, where the three sisterswrote their popular books. See the dining room

where “Wuthering Heights” and other workswere penned. Continue to Liverpool where aBeatles-themed tour will show you places wherethe “Fab Four” came to fame. (B, D)

Day 9: Beatles Story & ChesterThis morning visit The Beatles Story to learn moreabout the Beatles and their music. Take a walkingtour of Chester to discover the Roman walls andmedieval black-and-white buildings throughoutthe city centre. Travel to London by mainline railand reach your hotel in time for dinner. (B, D)

Day 10: London Touring & TowerToday explore London’s highlights with a localguide to see famous landmarks such as theHouses of Parliament and Big Ben, PiccadillyCircus and Trafalgar Square. Visit the Tower ofLondon to see the Crown Jewels and thedistinctive uniforms of the Beefeaters. (B)

Day 11: Tour Ends Heathrow AirportTransfer to Heathrow Airport in ample time tocheck in for your flight home. (B)

BRITISH HERITAGESuper ior F i r s t C lass Hote ls – 11 Day Coach Tour

2683From A$

land only


• Westerwood Hotel, near Glasgow (1 night)• The Newton Hotel, Nairn (1 night)• Apex City Hotel, Edinburgh (2 nights)• Daffodil Hotel, Grasmere (1 night)• Marriott Hotel, York (2 nights)• Radisson Blu Hotel, Liverpool (1 night)• Radisson Blu Edwardian Grafton Hotel,London (2 nights)


Start dates from GlasgowFri Apr 03 to Oct 30 Weekly departures

Land prices per person sharing in AU DollarsApr 03–Apr 24 $2683 Aug 07–Aug 21* $3023May 01–May 29 2780 Aug 28–Sep 25 2826Jun 05–Jun 26 2831 Oct 02–Oct 30 2796Jul 03–Jul 31 2822Single room supplement: $847Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com*Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo departures

Tour Code: ICA15

NO OPTIONALEXTRAS!


BRITISH HERITAGE - 2015


EDINBURGH

Dartmoor

Alnwick


YORK

LONDON1

WINDSOR

Cambridge

Stonehenge

Land’sEnd

ST AUSTELLPLYMOUTH

ScottishBorders

Canterbury

St Andrews

3

Stirling

3

2 2

2

• Airport transfers at start and end of tour• Sightseeing by luxury coach• Professional tour director• 13 nights in hotels listed• Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1• 9 dinners (D) including- Welcome dinner in Windsor- Historic Pub in York- Scottish Evening in Edinburgh- 6 table d’hote dinners

• Welcome get-together drink• Tours of Plymouth, London and Edinburgh• Walking tours of Windsor, Cambridgeand York

• South Devon Steam Train scenic ride• Train journey from St Austell to London• Ghost walking tour of York• River cruise in York• Walking tour of St Andrews includingSt Andrews Cathedral

• Reserved seats for Royal Edinburgh MilitaryTattoo on July 26 to August 16 departures

• Visits and admissions to Windsor Castle,Stonehenge, Mayflower Museum,Lanhydrock House, Land’s End, MinackTheatre, Tower of London, Leeds Castle,Canterbury Cathedral, York Minster,Alnwick Castle & Garden, Palace ofHolyroodhouse and Stirling Castle



TOUR INCLUDES

HIGHLIGHTS• Four Days in Devon & Cornwall• Kent’s Leeds Castle • Stonehenge• Scottish Evening • York Minster

• Three-Night Stays in London & Edinburgh

Entertainment at a Scottish Evening

Day 1: London Arrival & WindsorLand in London and transfer to your hotel inWindsor. At 2:30 pm tour the mighty WindsorCastle. Enjoy a welcome drink before dinnerand brief walking tour. (D)

Day 2: Stonehenge & PlymouthOn Salisbury Plain view the monoliths at Stonehenge. Drivethrough the gentle scenery of Somerset and around Dartmoor toPlymouth, where Pilgrim Fathers sailed from in 1620. (B, D)

Day 3: Devon & Mayflower MuseumTake a panoramic tour around Plymouth and visit theMayflower Museum. Set off on a scenic steam train ride.Drive through Dartmoor National Park and stop to lookaround one of the villages. (B, D)

Day 4: Bodmin Moor & Lanhydrock HouseDrive through Bodmin Moor, a stark but beautifularea where moorland ponies graze freely. TourLanhydrock House, a magnificent late-Victoriancountry house with gardens. (B, D)

Day 5: Cornwall & Land’s EndVisit the Minack Theatre, an open-air arena withlovely views. Drive to Land’s End, the mostsoutherly point on the British mainland and viewthe majestic outline of St. Michael’s Mount. (B, D)

Day 6: Mevagissey & Train to LondonDrive to Mevagissey for a browse around thetypical Cornish village clustered around thepicturesque harbor. Then take the train fromSt Austell to London’s Paddington Station. (B, D)

Day 7: London Sightseeing & TowerThis morning take a panoramic drive aroundLondon’s main attractions. Visit the Tower ofLondon to see the Beefeaters and the CrownJewels. The afternoon and evening are free. (B)

Day 8: Day Tour to KentThe focus is on Kent, often called the Garden ofEngland. Visit Leeds Castle, over 900 years old,and Canterbury Cathedral, which featured inChaucer’s Canterbury Tales. (B)

Day 9: Cambridge & Pub DinnerVisit Cambridge to see some of the famouscolleges, including King’s College. Head to Yorkfor a pub dinner and a ghost walking tour throughthe narrow medieval streets and alleys. (B, D)



LEISURELY BRITAIN3536From A$

land only

Start dates from London HeathrowSun Apr 19 to Oct 25 Exact dates below

Land prices per person sharing in AU DollarsApr 19 $3536 Jul 26, Aug 02, 09 & 16* $3978May 03, 17 & 31, Jun 14 3698 Aug 30, Sep 13, 20 & 27 3698Jun 28, Jul 12 3698 Oct 11, 18 & 25 3536Single room supplement: $1309Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com*Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo departures

Tour Code: LBA15

NO OPTIONALEXTRAS!


• Macdonald Windsor Hotel, Windsor (1 nt)• Duke of Cornwall Hotel, Plymouth (2 nts)• The Cornwall Hotel, St Austell (2 nights)• Hilton Paddington Hotel, London (3 nights)• Marriott Hotel, York (2 nights)• Edinburgh Marriott Hotel, Edinburgh(3 nights)


Day 10: York Minster & River CruiseTake a walking tour to discover the narrow streetsof this medieval city. Walk along the Shamblesand tour York Minster to see magnificent stainedglass. Enjoy a short scenic river cruise. (B, D)

Day 11: Alnwick Castle &Scottish EveningVisit the mighty Alnwick Castle to see pricelesstreasures and lovely gardens. Stop in Melrose,renowned for its abbey. Drive to Edinburgh for aScottish Evening with dinner and a show. (B, D)

Day 12: Edinburgh City TourDiscover Edinburgh’s highlights including PrincesStreet and the Royal Mile. Tour the Palace ofHolyroodhouse, Scottish residence of The Queen.Spend the afternoon and evening at leisure. (B)

Day 13: Stirling Castle & St AndrewsTour the magnificent Stirling Castle and drive toSt Andrews, home of golf and Scotland’s oldestuniversity. Take a guided tour and visit theromantic ruins of St Andrews Cathedral. (B)

Day 14: Depart for HomeTransfer to Edinburgh Airport for flights home. (B)

LEISURELY BRITAIN - 2015


• Westerwood Hotel, near Glasgow(1 night)

• The Newton Hotel, Nairn (1 night)• Apex City Hotel, Edinburgh (2 nights)• Daffodil Hotel, Grasmere (1 night)• Marriott Hotel, York (2 nights)• Radisson Blu Hotel, Liverpool (1 night)• Radisson Blu Edwardian Grafton Hotel,London (2 nights)

• Maldron Hotel, Cardiff (1 night)• Celtic Royal Hotel, Caernarfon (2 nights)• Shakespeare Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon(1 night)

• Macdonald Windsor Hotel, Windsor(1 night)


EDINBURGH

Lake District

ChesterLIVERPOOL


GRASMERE

YORKHaworth

Whitby

1

2

LONDON

CAERNARFON

STRATFORD-UPON-AVON

1WINDSOR

CARDIFFOxford

Bath

Snow-donia

1

St Andrews

GLASGOW

PitlochryLochNess

LochLomond

1

Stonehenge

1

1

12

2

2

Gretna Green

NAIRN

• Airport transfers at start and end of tour• Sightseeing by luxury coach• Professional tour director• 15 nights in hotels listed• Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1• 12 dinners (D) including- Scottish Evening in Edinburgh- Historic pub in York- Cardiff Castle Welsh Banquet- 9 table d’hote dinners

• 1 lunch (L)• Welcome get-together drink• Tours of Glasgow, Edinburgh, York, London,Cardiff and Stratford-upon-Avon

• Loch Ness & Windermere scenic cruises• Blair Athol Distillery whisky tour and tasting• York ghost walking tour• Train rides in Yorkshire & Snowdonia• Rail transportation between Chesterand London

• Walking tours of Whitby, Chester,Oxford and Windsor

• Beatles-themed tour of Liverpoolwith a local guide


• Visits and admissions to Kelvingrove ArtGallery & Museum, Spean Bridge WoollenMill, St Andrews, Edinburgh Castle, OldBlacksmith’s Shop at Gretna Green, YorkMinster, Castle Howard, Brontë Parsonage,The Beatles Story, Tower of London,Stonehenge, Roman Baths & Pump Room,Cardiff Castle, National Slate Museum,Caernarfon Castle, Shakespeare’sBirthplace and Windsor Castle



TOUR INCLUDES

HIGHLIGHTS• Scottish Evening in Edinburgh

• Beatles’ Tour of Liverpool • Tower of London• Cardiff Castle Welsh Banquet

• Iconic British Authors • Windsor Castle

Windsor Castle, near London Day 1: Glasgow HighlightsLand in Glasgow Airport. Tour Glasgow and enjoya welcoming drink and dinner in your hotel. (D)

Day 2: Loch Lomond & Loch Ness CruiseDrive by Loch Lomond and take a short cruise on Loch Ness.Continue to your manor-style hotel in Nairn. (B, D)

Day 3: Whisky & St AndrewsVisit Blair Athol Distillery for a tour and tasting. Spend timeto browse around St Andrews, famous for golf and itsuniversity. Enjoy a Scottish Evening in Edinburgh. (B, D)

Day 4: Edinburgh City Tour & CastleSee the principal sights of Edinburgh and visitEdinburgh Castle to see the Scottish Crown Jewels. (B)

Day 5: Gretna Green & Lake DistrictStop in Gretna Green on the way to the LakeDistrict. Have lunch in Bowness and cruise scenicWindermere for wonderful lake views. (B, L)

Day 6: York Minster & Pub DinnerDrive through the Yorkshire Dales, tour Yorkand visit York Minster. Head to a cosy tavernfor dinner and a fun ghost walking tour. (B, D)

Day 7: Train Ride & Castle HowardTravel the North Yorkshire Moors Railway toWhitby. Tour Castle Howard, an imposing18th century mansion. (B, D)

Day 8: Brontës & Beatles’ LiverpoolVisit the Brontë Parsonage, where the threesisters penned their novels. In Liverpool take aBeatles-themed tour with a local guide. (B, D)

Day 9: Beatles Story & ChesterVisit The Beatles Story and walk around ancientChester. Travel by train to London. (B, D)

Day 10: City Sights & Tower of LondonThis morning tour central London to see famouslandmarks and visit the Tower of London. Dineindependently this evening. (B)



ICONS OF BRITAIN3980From A$

land only

Day 11: Stonehenge & Cardiff CastleView the huge monoliths of Stonehenge and inBath visit the Roman Baths and Pump Room. TourCardiff Castle and enjoy a Welsh banquet. (B, D)

Day 12: Welsh Scenery & Train RideTake a drive around Cardiff before heading norththrough charming countryside. Take a narrowgauge train ride through Snowdonia. (B, D)

Day 13: North Wales & SnowdoniaVisit the National Slate Museum and view Snowdon,the highest peak in Wales. In Conwy view thehuge castle and narrow medieval streets. Tour themassive 13th century Caernarfon Castle. (B, D)

Day 14: Llangollen & Stratford-upon-AvonStop in Llangollen and Bridgnorth. In Stratford-upon-Avon visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace andcheck in to your Tudor-style hotel. (B, D)

Day 15: Cotswolds & Windsor CastleDrive through the Cotswolds and stop inBroadway, a typical village. Take a walking tourthrough Oxford and tour Windsor Castle, one ofThe Queen’s official residences. (B, D)

Day 16: Tour Ends Heathrow AirportTransfer to Heathrow Airport for your flight home. (B)

Start dates from GlasgowFri Apr 03 to Oct 30 Weekly departures

Land prices per person sharing in AU DollarsApr 03–Apr 24 $3980 Aug 07–Aug 21* $4422May 01–May 29 4196 Aug 28–Sep 25 4241Jun 05–Jul 31 4248 Oct 02–Oct 30 4058Single room supplement: $1181Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com*Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo departuress

Tour Code: ICA15

NO OPTIONALEXTRAS!


ICONS OF BRITAIN - 2015



Dingle

DUBLINGalway

Rosslare

KILLARNEYWATERFORD

Blarney

Fishguard

2

Harlech

TENBYSt David’s

21

Cliffs ofMoher

1NEWMARKET-ON-FERGUS

Shannon 2 SnowdoniaCAERNARFON

+ 21Blessington

Conwy

Day 1: Dublin & RussboroughTour starts at Dublin Airport witha transfer to your hotel. At 2:00 pmhead to Russborough House for a guided tour ofthe richly-furnished mansion. Enjoy a welcomedrink before dining on your own.

Day 2: Ferry to Wales & ConwyTake a short ferry ride to Holyhead and stop inConwy to view its huge castle and medieval streetsbefore driving to your hotel in Caernarfon. (B, D)

Day 3: North Wales & Snowdonia TrainToday tour North Wales, starting with a train ridefor great views of Snowdon and the surroundingcountryside. Tour the National Slate Museum tosee how slate was used for roofing. (B, D)

Day 4: Harlech Castle & TenbyDrive along the Welsh coast and visit the mighty13th century Harlech Castle. Stop in the colourfuland historic town of Aberaeron and continue toTenby for a ghost walk around the town. (B, D)

Day 5: Pembroke Castle & LovespoonsTake a drive around scenic Pembrokeshire today.Visit the imposing 12th century Pembroke Castle,to explore huge towers and walls. See intricatecarving skills at the Lovespoon Workshop. (B)

Day 6: St David’s & Ferry to WaterfordJourney through some coastal villages on the wayto visit St David’s Cathedral. Take a ferry ride toRosslare and, after dinner in Waterford, take awalking tour around the historic town centre. (B, D)

• Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire,Dublin (1 night)

• Celtic Royal Hotel, Caernarfon (2 nights)• Fourcroft Hotel, Tenby (2 nights)• Granville Hotel, Waterford (1 night)• Killarney Towers Hotel, Killarney (2 nights)• The Inn at Dromoland,

Newmarket-on-Fergus (1 night)• Maldron Hotel, Cardiff Lane, Dublin

(2 nights – 12-day tour only)


• Airport transfers at start and end of tour• Sightseeing by luxury coach• Professional tour director• 9 or 11 nights in hotels listed• Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1• 6 or 7 dinners (D) including- Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet- Dinner and traditional show in Dublin(12-day tour only)

- 5 table d’hote dinners• 1 lunch (L)• Welcome get-together drink• Round trip ferry transportation betweenWales & Ireland & across the River Shannon

• Walking tours of Conwy, Waterfordand Galway

• Narrow-gauge train ride in Snowdonia• Tenby ghost walking tour• Horse-drawn jaunting car ride in Killarney• Sheepdog trials at Caherconnell• Corrib Princess cruise with an Irish coffee(12-day tour only)


• Visits and admissions to RussboroughHouse, National Slate Museum, HarlechCastle, Pembroke Castle, LovespoonWorkshop, St David’s Cathedral, House ofWaterford Crystal, Blarney Castle, BlarneyWoollen Mills, Blasket Centre, DingleBrewing Company and Cliffs of Moher



TOUR INCLUDES

HIGHLIGHTS• Snowdonia Train Ride • Welsh Castles

• Tenby Ghost Walk • St David’s Cathedral• Waterford Crystal • Jaunting Car Ride• Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet

Tenby, Wales



TASTE OF WALES & IRELAND1868From A$

land only

Day 7: Waterford Crystal & KillarneyTour the House of Waterford Crystal and kissthe “Stone of Eloquence” at Blarney Castle. SeeKillarney’s lakes by horse-drawn jaunting car. (B, D)

Day 8: Dingle Peninsula & BreweryDiscover the glorious Dingle Peninsula and visitthe Blasket Centre. Sample local beer at the DingleBrewing Company and enjoy a pub lunch. (B, L)

Day 9: Cliffs of Moher & Bunratty BanquetCross the River Shannon Estuary by ferry and seethe dramatic Cliffs of Moher. Watch trained dogsherding sheep and dine at a medieval banquet atBunratty Castle. (B, D)

Day 10: Depart Shannon or Head to DublinClients on the 10-day tour transfer to ShannonAirport. Those on the longer tour travel to Galwayfor a walking tour and a lake cruise with an Irishcoffee. Drive to Dublin and enjoy dinner with alively show. (B, D)

Day 11: Dublin SightseeingToday explore Dublin on your own with anindependent open-top bus tour around centralDublin and a visit to either Guinness orJameson with a drink included. (B)


Start dates from DublinFri Apr 17 to Oct 30 Departures every other week


Apr 17 $1868 $2228 Aug 07–Sep 18 $2248 $2694May 01–May 29 2148 2598 Oct 02–Oct 30 2018 2398Jun 12–Jul 24 2194 2694Single room supplement: 10 day $504, 12 day $647Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com

Tour Code: TWA15

NO OPTIONALEXTRAS!


TASTE OF WALES & IRELAND - 2015


DUBLIN

RosslareWATERFORD

Blessington

Fishguard1

2

LONDON

York

EDINBURGH

Stonehenge

Cairnryan

Cambridge

Durham

Melrose


+1

Belfast

Bath

CARDIFF

HARROGATE

Jerpoint

2

1

1

1-2

Day 1: London Arrival & OrientationLand in London and transfer to yourhotel. At 2:00 pm take a panoramictour around central London to see theprincipal sights. Enjoy a welcome drinkbefore dinner. (D)

Day 2: Cambridge & YorkVisit Cambridge to see some of thefamous colleges, including King’sCollege. Head north to York fora walking tour and visitYork Minster. (B, D)

Day 3: AbbotsfordHouse & EdinburghStop in the captivating cityof Durham with windingcobbled streets. VisitAbbotsford House, SirWalter Scott’s home. Drive toEdinburgh for a lively Scottishevening and dinner. (B, D)

Day 4: Edinburgh City TourDiscover Edinburgh’s highlights. Tour EdinburghCastle to see the Crown Jewels of Scotland. The restof the day is free for sightseeing and dining. (B)

Day 5: Ferry & Titanic BelfastTake a short ferry ride to Ireland and land inBelfast for a visit to Titanic Belfast, an attractionthat explains every aspect of the ill-fated liner.Drive to Dublin where the evening is at leisure. (B)

Day 6: Guinness & Irish ShowTour Dublin’s highlights and visit the GuinnessStorehouse to learn about the famous brewand sample a creamy pint. The afternoon isfree. Enjoy dinner and a show with Irish musicand dance at a popular venue. (B, D)

Day 7: Russborough House &Waterford CrystalTour stately Russborough House, noted for its artand photography collections, and stop at JerpointFarm for a casual lunch and sheepdog demon-stration. Visit the House of Waterford Crystal andtake a short walking tour of Waterford. (B, L, D)

• Thistle Kensington Gardens Hotel,London (1 night)

• Yorkshire Hotel, Harrogate (1 night)• Norton House Hotel, Edinburgh (2 nights)• North Star Hotel, Dublin (2 nights)• Granville Hotel, Waterford (1 night)• Maldron Hotel, Cardiff (1 night)• Thistle Kensington Gardens Hotel,

London (1 or 2 nights)


• Airport transfers at start and end of tour• Sightseeing by luxury coach• Professional tour director• 9 or 10 nights in hotels listed• Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1• 6 dinners (D) including- Welcome dinner in London- Scottish Evening in Edinburgh- Dinner and traditional show in Dublin- Welsh Evening in Cardiff- 2 table d’hote dinners

• 1 lunch (L) at Jerpoint Sheep Farm• Welcome get-together drink• Tours of London, Edinburgh, Dublinand Cardiff

• Walking tours of Cambridge, Yorkand Waterford


• Round trip ferry transportation betweenBritain & Ireland

• Tour and a pint at the Guinness Storehouse• London open-top bus tour with Tower ofLondon or Kensington Palace visit(11-day tour only)

• Visits and admissions to York Minster,Abbotsford House, Edinburgh Castle,Titanic Belfast, Russborough House,House of Waterford Crystal, Roman Baths& Pump Room and Stonehenge



TOUR INCLUDES

HIGHLIGHTS• Edinburgh, Dublin & Cardiff Dinner/Shows

• Jerpoint Sheep Farm Lunch• York Minster • Waterford Crystal

• Guinness Storehouse • Stonehenge

Big Ben andHouses of Parliament, London



BRITISH & IRISH ELEGANCE

Day 8: Ferry to Wales & CardiffTravel by ferry from Rosslare to Fishguard inSouth Wales. Drive along the south coast ofWales to Cardiff, the Welsh capital, and checkin to your hotel. In the evening enjoy a Welsh-themed dinner with entertainment. (B, D)

Day 9: Roman Baths & StonehengeTour Cardiff before visiting the Roman Baths andPump Room, popular for its hot springs for over2,000 years in Bath. Continue to Salisbury Plainto view the vast monoliths at Stonehenge anddrive in to London. (B)

Day 10: Depart for Home or Extend StayIf you are on a 10-day tour, transfer to HeathrowAirport. Those on an 11-day tour enjoy an open-top bus tour, walking tour, River Thames sightsee-ing cruise and a visit to the Tower of London. (B)

2598From A$

land only

Start dates from LondonFri Apr 10 to May 22 Departures every other weekFri Jun 05 to Oct 23 Weekly departures


Apr 10–Apr 24 $2598 $2766 Aug 28–Sep 25 $2698 $2986May 08–Jul 31 2698 2986 Oct 02–Oct 23 2598 2866Aug 07–Aug 21* 2946 3198Single room supplement: 10 day $772, 11 day $893Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com*Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo departures

Tour Code: BIA15

NO OPTIONALEXTRAS!


BRITISH & IRISH ELEGANCE - 2015


Ring of Kerry


RosslareKILLARNEYWATERFORD

Blarney Fishguard1

2

LONDON

York

EDINBURGH

Stonehenge

Cairnryan

Cambridge

Jedburgh

Alnwick

+2

Bath

CARDIFF

ScottishBorders

GUISBOROUGH

1BALLYGALLY

Giant’sCauseway

Belfast

Derry

2

21

1

1-21 = Overnight Stops

= Start City = End City

Day 1: London ArrivalLand in London and transfer toyour hotel. At 2:00 pm takea panoramic tour aroundthe main sights. Enjoy awelcome drink beforedinner. (D)

Day 2: London TourExplore London at yourown pace on an open-top bus tour, walk andriver cruise. Also visitthe Tower of London. (B)

Day 3: Cambridge & YorkVisit Cambridge to see some of the famouscolleges, including King’s College. Head to Yorkfor a walking tour and visit York Minster. (B, D)

Day 4: Alnwick Castle & Scottish EveningVisit the mighty Alnwick Castle and lovely gardensand stop in Melrose. Drive to Edinburgh for aScottish Evening with dinner in your hotel. (B, D)

Day 5: Edinburgh City TourDiscover Edinburgh’s highlights including PrincesStreet and the Royal Mile. Tour Edinburgh Castle tosee the Crown Jewels of Scotland. The rest of theday is free. (B)

Day 6: Ferry & Titanic BelfastTake a short ferry ride to Belfast and visit TitanicBelfast to learn about the ill-fated vessel that wasbuilt nearby. Continue to Ballygally Castle. (B, D)

Day 7: Giant’s Causeway & DerryView the enormous rocks of the Giant’s Causewayand take a walking tour around Derry’s medievalwalls. Travel to Dublin and evening is free. (B)

Day 8: Dublin’s Book of Kells & Irish ShowTour Dublin and view the Book of Kells in TrinityCollege. The afternoon is free. Enjoy dinner anda show with Irish music and dance. (B, D)

• Doubletree by Hilton Islington Hotel,London (2 nights)

• Gisborough Hall Hotel, Guisborough,North Yorkshire (1 night)

• Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel,Uphall, near Edinburgh (2 nights)

• Ballygally Castle Hotel, Ballygally (1 night)• Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire,

Dublin (2 nights)• Killarney Plaza Hotel, Killarney (2 nights)• Granville Hotel, Waterford (1 night)• Radisson Blu Hotel, Cardiff (1 night)• Radisson Blu Edwardian Grafton Hotel,

London (1 or 2 nights)

HOTELSDeluxe & Superior First Class:

• Airport transfers at start and end of tour• Sightseeing by luxury coach• Professional tour director• 13 or 14 nights in hotels listed• Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1• 8 dinners (D) including- Welcome dinner in London- Scottish Evening in Edinburgh- Dinner and traditional show in Dublin- Cardiff Castle Welsh Banquet- 4 table d’hote dinners

• 1 lunch (L)• Welcome get-together drink• Tours of London, Edinburgh, Belfast,Dublin and Cardiff

• London open-top bus tour with Tower ofLondon or Kensington Palace visit

• Walking tours of Cambridge, York, Derryand Waterford


• Round trip ferry transportation betweenBritain & Ireland & across River Shannon

• Visits and admissions to York Minster,Alnwick Castle & Garden, EdinburghCastle, Giant’s Causeway, Titanic Belfast,Book of Kells at Trinity College, Cliffs ofMoher, Skellig Experience, Blarney Castle,Blarney Woollen Mills, House of WaterfordCrystal, Cardiff Castle, Roman Baths &Pump Room and Stonehenge



TOUR INCLUDES

HIGHLIGHTS• Scottish Evening • Welsh Banquet• Traditional Dinner Show in Dublin• Giant’s Causeway • Ring of Kerry• Ballygally Castle Hotel Stay

Roman Baths, Bath

Deluxe & Superior First Class Hotels – 14 or 15 Day Coach Tour


BRITISH & IRISH GRANDEUR3398From A$

land only

Day 9: Cliffs of Moher & KillarneyDepart Dublin and view the Cliffs of Moher on thewest coast. Drive to Killarney and check in to yourcentrally-located hotel. (B, D)

Day 10: Ring of Kerry TourDrive around the Ring of Kerry for great mountainviews and visit the Skellig Experience. Enjoy a publunch and watch trained dogs herd sheep. (B, L)

Day 11: Blarney & Waterford CrystalVisit Blarney Castle this morning to kiss the “Stoneof Eloquence.” See how glass is created and viewtrophies in the House of Waterford Crystal. (B, D)

Day 12: Ferry & CardiffTravel by ferry from Rosslare to Fishguard in SouthWales. Take a brief tour of Cardiff and head toCardiff Castle for a Welsh Banquet. (B, D)

Day 13: Roman Baths & StonehengeVisit the Roman Baths and Pump Room, popularwith the Romans for its hot springs. On SalisburyPlain view the monoliths at Stonehenge. (B)

Day 14: Depart for Home or Extend StayIf you are on a 14-day tour, transfer to HeathrowAirport. Those on a 15-day tour enjoy a dayat leisure and an airport transfer on day 15. (B)

BRITISH & IRISH GRANDEUR - 2015

Start dates from LondonSun Apr 05 to Oct 25 Weekly departures


Apr 05–Apr 26 $3398 $3498 Aug 09–Aug 23* $3898 $4068May 03–May 31 3598 3784 Aug 30–Sep 27 3678 3834Jun 07–Aug 02 3678 3834 Oct 04–Oct 25 3458 3675Single room supplement: 14 day $1210, 15 day $1347*Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo departures

Tour Code: GRA15

NO OPTIONALEXTRAS!




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LakeDistrict

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Clonmacnoise

GLASGOW EDINBURGH

LochLomond

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Cotswolds

LIVERPOOL

Cliffs ofMoher

Belfast

Cairnryan

INVERNESS

Cashel

FoynesStratford-upon-Avon

2

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LochNess

+ 1

St Andrews

Gretna Green



BRITISH & IRISH VOYAGER

• Airport transfers at start and end of tour• Sightseeing by luxury coach• Professional tour director• 13 nights in hotels listed• Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1• 10 dinners (D) including- Welcome dinner in London- Scottish Evening in Edinburgh- Dinner and traditional show in Dublin- Kate Kearney’s Cottage Irish Night- 6 table d’hote dinners

• Welcome get-together drink• Tours of London, Stratford-upon-Avon,Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dublin

• London open-top bus tour with Towerof London or Kensington Palace visit

• Walking tour of St Andrews includingSt Andrews Cathedral

• Loch Lomond scenic cruise• Ferry from Scotland to Ireland• Reserved seats for Royal Edinburgh MilitaryTattoo on August 7 to 21 departures

• Horse-drawn jaunting car ride in Killarney• Tea and scones at Rathbaun Farm• Visits and admissions to St. Paul’sCathedral, The Beatles Story, DoveCottage, Old Blacksmith’s Shop atGretna Green, Edinburgh Castle, TitanicBelfast, Book of Kells at Trinity College,Blarney Castle, Blarney Woollen Mills,Dingle Brewing Company, Foynes FlyingBoat Museum, Cliffs of Moher andClonmacnoise Monastic Site



TOUR INCLUDES

HIGHLIGHTS• Dinner/Shows in Edinburgh & Dublin

• Loch Lomond Cruise • The Beatles Story• Dingle Peninsula • Killarney’s Jaunting Cars

• Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel

Day 9: Book of Kells & Traditional DinnerTour Dublin city centre to see many attractions andin Trinity College view the Book of Kells. Head outto a popular venue for dinner and a show. (B, D)

Day 10: Blarney & KillarneyPass the Rock of Cashel on the way to visitBlarney Castle to kiss the famous “Stone ofEloquence.” Drive to your hotel in Killarney. (B, D)

Day 11: Jaunting Car & DingleSee Killarney by jaunting car before driving outalong the scenic Dingle Peninsula and visiting abrewery. Dine at Kate Kearney’s Cottage. (B, D)

Day 12: Foynes & Cliffs of MoherVisit the Foynes Flying Boat Museum to learn aboutthe early days of flight. Stop in Bunratty, view theCliffs of Moher and drive to Galway. (B, D)

Day 13: Farm Tea & ClonmacnoiseSample tea and scones at Rathbaun Farm. VisitClonmacnoise, a monastic settlement foundedin 545 AD and continue to Dublin for a farewelldinner in your lovely castle hotel. (B, D)

Day 14: Depart Dublin for HomeGroup transfers are provided to Dublin Airport. (B)

Day 1: London Arrival & TourStart your tour at Heathrow Airport witha transfer to your hotel. At 2:00 pm tourLondon’s main attractions includinga visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral.Enjoy a welcome drink anddinner in your hotel. (D)

Day 2: London TourExplore London at yourown pace on an open-topbus tour, walk and rivercruise. Also visit theTower of London. (B)

Day 3: Stratford &Beatles’ LiverpoolDrive through the Cotswoldsand stop in Shakespeare’s town of Stratford-upon-Avon for a look around. In Liverpool visit TheBeatles Story to learn about the “Fab Four.” (B, D)

Day 4: Lake District & Gretna GreenTravel through the Lake District and in Grasmerevisit Dove Cottage, home of William Wordsworth.Stop in Gretna Green and continue to Edinburghfor a Scottish Evening in your hotel. (B, D)

Day 5: Edinburgh City TourExplore central Edinburgh to see the Georgian“New Town.” Walk along part of the medieval RoyalMile and visit Edinburgh Castle for great views. (B)

Day 6: St Andrews & InvernessTake a guided tour around St Andrews, famous forgolfing. Also visit the romantic ruins of St AndrewsCathedral before driving north through wonderfulHighland scenery to Inverness. (B, D)

Day 7: Highlands & Loch LomondTravel south through more wonderful Highlandscenery and past Loch Ness. Take a scenic cruiseon Loch Lomond and tour Glasgow. (B, D)

Day 8: Titanic Belfast & DublinDrive south to Cairnryan and take a ferry to Ireland.Visit Titanic Belfast to learn about the famous liner.Continue to Dublin where the evening is free. (B)

• Doubletree by Hilton Islington Hotel,London (2 nights)

• Hilton Hotel, Liverpool (1 night)• Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel,

Uphall, near Edinburgh (2 nights)• Columba Hotel, Inverness (1 night)• Menzies Hotel, Glasgow (1 night)• Croke Park Hotel, Dublin (2 nights)• Brehon Hotel, Killarney (2 nights)• Meyrick Hotel, Galway (1 night)• Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel, Dublin (1 night)


3159From A$

land only

BRITISH & IRISH VOYAGER - 2015Start dates from LondonFri Apr 03 to Oct 30 Weekly departures

Land prices per person sharing in AU DollarsApr 03–Apr 24 $3159 Aug 07–Aug 21* $3728May 01–May 29 3425 Aug 28–Sep 25 3498Jun 05–Jul 31 3498 Oct 02–Oct 30 3238Single room supplement: $1113Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com*Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo departures

Tour Code: VOA15

NO OPTIONALEXTRAS!



Kenmare

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Cliffs ofMoher

New Ross

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YORK

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Stonehenge

Cairnryan

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Land’s End

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Mull

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Day 1: London arrival and take apanoramic tour of the principal sights. (D)

Day 2: Independent open-top buspass and visit Tower of London. (B)

Day 3: Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplaceand travel north to York. (B, D)

Day 4: Visit York Minsterand drive to Edinburgh fora Scottish Evening. (B, D)

Day 5: Edinburgh Castleand city sightseeing. (B)

Day 6: St Andrews walk-ing tour and Cathedralvisit, drive via Pitlochryto Inverness. (B, D)

Day 7: Cruise scenicLoch Ness. Drive to ObanDistillery for a tour andtasting. (B, D)

Day 8: Day tour to Mull by ferry and visitDuart Castle, home to the clan Maclean for400 years. (B, D)

Day 9: Leave the Highlands and drive southvia Loch Lomond. Take a short ferry ride toBelfast. (B)

Day 10: Tour Belfast and drive along the Glensof Antrim to view the Giant’s Causeway. (B, D)

Day 11: Explore the Ulster American Folk Parkand return to Derry for a walking tour. (B, D)

Day 12: Visit Donegal Castle and stop atW. B. Yeats’ grave and Knock Shrine. (B, D)

Day 13: Connemara and Galway city touringand “The Quiet Man” walking tour. (B, D)

Day 14: View the Cliffs of Moher and take a ferryacross River Shannon to Killarney. (B, D)

Day 15: Drive part of Ring of Kerry and watchsheepdogs. Molly Darcy’s Pub dinner/show. (B, D)

• Hilton Olympia Hotel, London (2 nights)• Marriott Hotel, York (1 night)• Novotel Hotel, Edinburgh (2 nights)• Glen Mhor Hotel, Inverness (1 night)• Oban Bay Hotel, Oban (2 nights)• Europa Hotel, Belfast (1 night)• Everglades Hotel, Derry (2 nights)• Galway Bay Hotel, Galway (2 nights)• Castlerosse Hotel, Killarney (2 nights)• Dooley’s Hotel, Waterford (1 night)• Radisson Blu Royal, Dublin (2 nights)• Quay Hotel, Conwy (1 night)• Maldron Hotel, Cardiff (1 night)• Duke of Cornwall Hotel, Plymouth (2 nights)• Harte & Garter Hotel, Windsor (1 night)


• Airport transfers at start and end of tour• Sightseeing by luxury coach• Professional tour director• 23 nights in hotels listed• Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1• 19 dinners (D) including- Scottish Evening in Edinburgh- Molly Darcy’s Irish Night- Dinner and traditional show in Dublin- Cardiff Castle Welsh Banquet- 15 table d’hote dinners

• Welcome get-together drink• Tours of London, Edinburgh, Belfast,Galway, Dublin, Cardiff, Plymouth

• London open-top bus tour with Tower ofLondon or Kensington Palace visit

• Walking tours of York, St Andrews, Derry,Waterford, Conwy and Windsor


• Loch Ness scenic cruise• Oban Distillery whisky tasting and tour• Round trip ferry transportation to Isle ofMull, between Britain and Ireland andacross River Shannon

• “The Quiet Man” walking tour of Cong• Sheepdog trials on Ring of Kerry• Visits and admissions to Shakespeare’sBirthplace, York Minster, Edinburgh Castle,St Andrews Cathedral, Duart Castle,Robert Burns Birthplace Museum,Giant’s Causeway, Ulster American FolkPark, Donegal Castle, W. B. Yeats’ Grave,Knock Shrine, Muckross House, BlarneyCastle, Blarney Woollen Mills, TitanicExperience, Dunbrody Famine Ship,Book of Kells at Trinity College, ConwyCastle, Roman Baths & Pump Room,Stonehenge and Windsor Castle



TOUR INCLUDES

HIGHLIGHTS• In-depth Holiday with Prominent Visits

• Five Capital Cities • Historic Walking Tours• Great Scenery, Coastal Views & Castles

• Entertaining Dinner Shows

Buckingham Palace, London

GRAND TOUR OF BRITAIN & IRELAND - 2015

Start dates from LondonFri May 01 to Oct 16 Exact dates below

Land prices per person sharing in AU DollarsMay 01, 15 & 29 $5763 Sep 04, 11 & 18 $5896Jun 12 & 26, Jul 10 & 24 5896 Oct 02 & 16 5576Aug 07, 14 & 21* 6198Single room supplement: $1896Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com*Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo departures

Tour Code: GTA15

NO OPTIONALEXTRAS!


GRAND TOUR OF BRITAIN& IRELAND

Superior First Class Hotels – 24 Day Coach Tour

5576From A$

land only


Day 16: Kiss the Blarney Stone, visit the TitanicExperience and take a walk in Waterford. (B, D)

Day 17: Visit Dunbrody Famine Ship, drive toDublin and enjoy traditional entertainment. (B, D)

Day 18: Dublin city sightseeing and view the8th century Book of Kells at Trinity College. (B)

Day 19: Take a short ferry ride to North Walesand visit 12th century Conwy Castle. (B, D)

Day 20: See Snowdonia National Park and Welshscenery. Dine at Cardiff Castle Banquet. (B, D)

Day 21: See hot spring waters at the RomanBaths and drive to Plymouth. (B, D)

Day 22: Day tour of Cornwall to viewSt. Michael’s Mount and Land’s End. (B, D)

Day 23: Visit Stonehenge and Windsor Castle.Walking tour of Windsor after dinner. (B, D)

Day 24: Depart London’s Heathrow Airport. (B)

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DEPOSIT PAYMENTS: A non-refundable land deposit of A$175 perperson is required for coach tours, A$105 per person for self-driveand city holidays. Deposits are required within 5 days of makingthe reservation. Early booking discounts require higher deposits.

CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS:We accept MasterCard and Visa only.Your travel agent needs to provide us with the cardholder’sinformation, including billing address and must have the holder’ssignature on file. Your online transactions are secure and allpayment details are entered on a secure page and transmittedover Secure Sockets Layer (SSL). As an additional securitymeasure we require CVV2/CVC2 verification on all credit cardand debit card transactions.

FINAL PAYMENTS: Full payment must be made no later than70 days prior to departure date for coach tours and self-drives.CIE Tours accepts payment by above credit cards or ElectronicBank Transfer. If payment is not received as scheduled, yourreservation will automatically cancel and deposit paymentbecome forfeit.

DOCUMENTATION: Tours will incur a fee of A$35 per reservationif they require physical documentation and welcome pack/flightbag etc. Subsequently, we provide electronic documents free ofcharge for all bookings. Flight bag can be collected at receptionof your first nights hotel.

LAND REVISION FEE: Any revision to land arrangements madeafter the original booking has been processed will incur aA$35 handling fee per booking. We cannot accept revisionswithin 14 days of departure or once we have issued documents.

PARTICIPANT CANCELLATIONS: All cancellations must be advisedin writing (by mail, fax or e-mail) to CIE Tours prior to tourdeparture during normal business hours (9:00 am to 5:00 pmGMT/BST, Mondays through Fridays). Cancellations receivedwithin 70 days of departure date are subject to the followingpenalties on the land portion:Between: 70 days prior to departure Forfeiture of deposit

69-46 days prior 25% per person45-8 days prior 35% per person7-1 days prior 50% per personOn day of departure 100% per person

TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN: Unfortunately we are unable to offertravel insurance policies to persons travelling on our coach tours, butwe do require all passengers to have the appropriate best travelinsurance policy. Please ask your local insurance provider/ bank.

TOUR MEMBERSHIP: To promote an enriching travel experience,CIE Tours reserves the right to reject any client whose conduct isincompatible with the interest of the tour group.

TRAVELLERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: Passengers necessitatingunique attention must advise CIE Tours at time of booking.Passengers who require particular assistance must travel witha qualified travel companion as CIE Tours drivers and guidescannot provide individualized help. As our coaches are notequipped with wheelchair ramps, all tour members must be able tomount 3 or 4 steps into coach. CIE Tours is not responsible fordenial of services by any of our suppliers. Due to space restrictions,passengers wishing to take wheel chairs, oxygen tanks, walkersor other assistive devices must send a request in writing forapproval. CIE Tours reserves the right to remove any individualfrom a tour who has not provided the advance notification.

COACH TRANSPORTATION: Coach tours are usually operated by48 seat motor coaches. When passenger numbers are low, asmaller coach may be used.

TOUR DIRECTOR: The entire land portion of all motorcoach toursis conducted by a professional driver/guide and/or tour director asindicated for each tour. When numbers on a coach tour fall below25 persons the operator reserves the right to substitute our tourdirector with a qualified driver/guide.

ACCOMMODATION: Land arrangements are provided asdescribed in each tour program. CIE Tours reserves the rightto substitute hotels for accommodations in similar categories.Accommodation in B&Bs (farmhouses, town and country homes)is clean, comfortable and includes private bathrooms.

MEALS: Meals are provided as specified in each tour program.Dinners in hotels are on a table d’hóte basis.

VISITS, ENTERTAINMENT, ITINERARIES AND OTHER FEATURES:CIE Tours reserves the right to substitute visits, entertainment andother features when establishments are closed or cannotbe visited for reasons beyond our control.

CIE TOURS CANCELLATIONS: If it becomes necessary to cancel acoach tour prior to departure, CIE Tours will offer the next available

date at no additional land cost or will make a full refund of allmonies paid to CIE Tours. CIE Tours cannot accept responsibilityfor any additional costs or fees relating to such a tour booking or forany cancellation penalties due to non-refundable airfares.

GUARANTEED COACH TOURS: Due to events beyond our control,it may be necessary for CIE Tours to cancel a guaranteed coachtour. Under these circumstances we will offer either the nextavailable date at no additional land cost or 100% refund of allpayments made to CIE Tours. In addition, we will reimburse orabsorb documented airline penalties/fare changes not exceedingA$250 per person, even if the air is purchased independently.

LUGGAGE: Handling of one piece of luggage per person is includedin the cost of all coach tours. Only one suitcase per person ispermitted and size should not exceed 30 x 20 x 10 inches andweight should be under 50 lbs. Luggage is carried at owner’srisk throughout the tour unless insured. Hand baggage and smallarticles such as coats, umbrellas or cameras are entirely in thecare of the passengers. Boot space in self-drive cars is limited sopack lightly, preferably using soft-sided suitcases.

TIPS: Tips for personal services and to tour directors and driversare not included in tour cost and left to your discretion.

CHILDREN: Children under 8 are not permitted to travel on coachtours. Children 8-18 are charged the full adult rate (less 10%discount) and must travel with an adult.

SMOKING POLICY: Smoking is not allowed on the motorcoachbut frequent stops are made throughout the day.

NOT INCLUDED: All items of a personal nature (room service,beverages, telephone charges, laundry, special food requests,etc.) and meals not specified on the tour itinerary are not includedand must be paid by the passenger.

PASSPORTS & VISAS: It is the travellers’ responsibility to obtainthe correct travel documentation (passport, visa, identifications)for the destination(s) to be visited. CIE Tours is not responsiblefor penalties incurred for tickets, international or domestic, notissued by CIE Tours due to schedule and/or flight changes.

UNUSED TOUR ARRANGEMENTS: CIE Tours cannot make refundsor exchanges for unused accommodations, services or featuresof any tour unless agreed upon in writing prior to departure.

CLAIMS OR DISPUTES: You should submit to CIE Tours inwriting no later than 28 days after the end of the tour.

LAW: Passenger contract with CIE Tours is subject exclusivelyto Irish Law and Jurisdiction for Irish Tours or English Law andJurisdiction for British Tours.

CAR RENTAL INSURANCE: Car rental charges include CollisionDamage Waiver (CDW), theft protection (TP), unlimited mileageand local taxes. Please read the following clauses closely to seehow the hirer can purchase supplementary insurances. CollisionDamage Waiver indemnifies the driver against damage to therental car. The following deductible amounts vary depending oncar rented and are not covered by CDW w1,200-w2,500.

ADDITIONAL CHARGES: The various charges listed below mustall be paid at start of hire in Ireland.

SUPER CDW: To insure against CDW deductible amountsabove, the hirer may purchase a Super CDW. Super CDW doesnot cover tires, wheels, fuel contamination or loss of keys.Daily cost: w12.00-22.00.

DRIVER/BAGGAGE PROTECTION (DBP/PAI): DBP protects thedriver. Daily cost: w5.50.

AGE LIMITS: 25-75 years. Certain conditions apply for drivers 76-79 years. Drivers aged 23-24 years are restricted to car types A,B & E and pay a daily surcharge of w26.00.

EXTRA DRIVER(S) SUPPLEMENT: Daily cost per additionaldriver: w9.50.

CAR RENTAL TAXES (VAT) & VEHICLE LICENSE FEE: Included inbasic rental cost.

DRIVING LICENSE: Drivers must have one year’s driving experi-ence and produce a valid driving license with no endorsements,issued in their state/country of residence.

PETROL/PARKING FEES: Hirer is responsible.

CAR RENTAL CATEGORIES: Car rental companies reserve the rightto substitute cars for other models in similar category.

CHAUFFEUR-DRIVE CARS: Rates are calculated on a maximumdriving time of 8 hours per day.

RESPONSIBILITY: CIE Tours International, 35 Lower Abbey Street,Dublin 1 are not responsible for any personal injury, propertydamage or other loss a passenger incurs on any tour arising fromacts or omissions by any air carrier, public transport company,hotel, car rental company, subcontractor or other person ororganisation, whether or not such company is rendering anyservices supplied on the tour. All tickets and vouchers are issuedand supplied subject to the foregoing and to any and all termsand conditions under which transportation and services areprovided. Italian and Eastern European coach tours are operatedfor CIE Tours by Kompas Holidays International and EuropeanRiver Cruises by Amadeus Waterways. Without limitationCIE Tours is not liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, orincidental damage, injury, death, loss, accident, delay,inconvenience or irregularity of any kind which may beoccasioned by reason of any act or omission beyond its control,including, without limitation any willful or negligent act, failureto act, breach of contract or violation of local law or regulationof any third party such as an airline, train, hotel, bus, taxi, van,local ground handler or guide, financial default or insolvency ofany supplier and/or restaurant which is, to, or does supply anygoods or services for this trip. CIE Tours is not liable for any loss,injury, death or inconvenience due to delay or changes inschedule, overbooking of accommodation, default of any thirdparty, attacks by animals, sickness, the lack of appropriatemedical care, evacuation to same, if necessary, weather, strikes,acts of God or government, acts of terrorism, or the threat thereof,force majeure, war, quarantine, epidemics, or the threat thereof,criminal activity, or any other cause beyond its control. CIE Toursreserves the right at its sole discretion to alter the itinerary as itmay deem necessary or advisable. CIE Tours reserves the rightat its sole discretion to decline to accept or retain any passengeron any of its tours if it deems accepting or retaining any suchperson as being detrimental to the tour. In the event anypassenger is removed from a trip, CIE Tours’ only obligation isto refund to that person that portion of the payment allocableto unused services. Any disclaimer of liability by CIE Tours underthis clause is enforceable to the maximum extent permittedby applicable law. Each of the provisions of this clause isseverable and if any such provision is held by any court or othercompetent authority to be illegal, void or unenforceable in wholeor in part, the legality, validity and enforceability of the remainingprovisions of this clause shall not be affected or impaired.Changes in the RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE can be made only inwriting signed by an officer of CIE Tours.

IMPORTANT: CIE Tours accepts no responsibility for lossesor expenses due to delay or changes in schedules, flightcancellations or misconnections due to mechanical problems,sickness, quarantine, weather, acts of God, strikes, governmentactions, war, terrorism or other circumstances beyond its control.Passengers must bear all such losses or expenses. To guardagainst unforeseen circumstances, we insist you travel with acomprehensive travel insurance policy which you must purchaseat home before travelling on tour with CIE Tours.

BINDING ARBITRATION: Any disputes concerning this contract,the brochure or other literature about your trip or the trip itselfshall be resolved solely and exclusively by binding arbitrationaccording to the then current commercial rules of Ireland. Anysuch arbitration will take place in Dublin, Ireland. In any sucharbitration, the substantive (but not procedural) law of Ireland.The arbitrator and not any federal, state, or local court or agencyshall have exclusive authority to resolve any dispute relating tothe interpretation, applicability, enforceability, conscionability, orformation of this contract, including but not limited to any claimthat all or any part of this contract is void or voidable.

ENEWSLETTER SIGNUP: All lead passengers who book withCIE Tours will receive an email requesting they verify theiropt-in to receive email marketing promotions. You will be able tounsubscribe at any time from marketing or promotional emails.

VALIDITY: Rates in this brochure are valid from January 1, 2015to December 31, 2015 and are quoted on a per person, sharingtwin room basis. Unless otherwise indicated, all prices are shownin Australian dollars and are calculated on currency rates and faresexisting on July 1, 2014. CIE Tours reserves the right to alterprices at any time prior to departure and without prior noticeif circumstances so warrant. Any devaluation or revaluation ofcurrencies may affect published prices.

BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS:BANK: Bank of Ireland, Global MarketsBurlington PlazaDublin 4, IrelandNAME: Coras Iompair EireannACCOUNT NUMBER: 43909001SWIFT: BOFIIE2DIBAN: IE11 BOFI 9013 9443 9090 01

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