CIE TOURS 2014 Brochure (Australian $)

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Sperrin Mountains, Northern Ireland

Choosing to travel with CIE ToursESCORTED COACH TOURSIRELANDTaste of Ireland5, 6 or 7 Day Superior & First Class 4

Irish Heritage & Dromoland Castle7 or 8 Day Deluxe & Superior First Class 5

Irish Spirit8 or 9 Day Superior & First Class 6

Irish Gold8 or 9 Day Deluxe & Superior First Class 7

Irish Adventure8 or 9 Day Superior & First Class 8

Mystical Ireland8 Day Superior First Class 9

Southern Supreme8 Day DELUXE & CASTLES 10

Northern Supreme8 Day DELUXE & CASTLES 11

Northern Welcome NEW8 or 9 Day Superior First Class 12

Irish Legends9 or 10 Day Superior & First Class 13

Irish Explorer9 or 10 Day Superior First Class 14

Irish Pubs & Folklore8 or 9 Day Superior & First Class 15

Leisurely Ireland10 Day Superior First Class 16

Irish Odyssey12 Day Superior First Class 17

Irish Tradition12 Day Superior First Class 18

Irish Classic12 or 13 Day Superior First Class 19

Jewels of Ireland14 or 15 Day Superior First Class 20

SCOTLANDScottish Supreme NEW6 or 7 Day DELUXE 21

Scottish Dream8 or 9 Day Superior First Class 22

Scottish Isles & Glens13 or 14 Day Superior First Class 23

SCOTLAND & IRELANDCeltic Sampler NEW8 or 9 Day Superior First Class 24

Taste of Scotland & Ireland10 or 11 Day Superior First Class 25

Scottish & Irish Supreme NEW11 or 12 Day DELUXE 26

Scottish & Irish Dream13 or 14 Day Superior First Class 27

Scots Irish & More14 or 15 Day Superior First Class 28

Scottish & Irish Gold NEW15 or 16 Day Superior First Class 29

BRITAINHeart of Wales & England8 Day Superior First Class 30

Best of Britain9 or 10 Day Superior First Class 31

British Heritage11 Day Superior First Class 32

Icons of Britain16 Day Superior First Class 33

BRITAIN & IRELANDBritish & Irish Elegance10 or 11 Day Superior First Class 34

Tastle of Wales & Ireland10 or 12 Day Superior First Class 35

British & Irish Voyager14 Day Superior First Class 36

British & Irish Grandeur14 or 15 Day Deluxe & Superior First Class 37

Cover photo: Ross Castle, Killarney, Co. Kerry

WELCOMEto CIE Tours 2014 product line. We have somany exciting touring holidays to offer for thecoming year and its not too early to startplanning now. This brochure shows prices forthe entire 2014 season and our website offersmore detailed itineraries and also self-driveand chauffeur-drive holidays.

CLIENT TESTIMONIALSTo gain an insight into theexcellence of CIE Toursand our holidays, readwhat past travellers writeabout our tours and theirpersonal travel experienceson our website homepage.

www.cietours.comVisit our website for moreinformation than we canshow in this brochure.We feature more details onevery itinerary; a dedicated pageof information for each hotel we use;charts to show availability andwhich departure dates are guaranteed.

GROUP AIRPORT TRANSFERSCIE Tours offers complimentary grouptransfers at the start and end of all tours.When booking your flights, keep in mindthat arrival transfers are mostly between7:00 am and 12:00 noon.

GUARANTEED PRICESWe guarantee that no increasein land costs will be charged toyou, once you have paid thedeposit for your tour.

GUARANTEED DEPARTURESOur guaranteed land tour depar-tures are featured on our website.

HOTEL EXTENSIONSAdd extra hotel nights to thebeginning or end of any tour

just ask us when booking your holiday.

TOUR DOCUMENTSWe supply a full itinerary and informationby email and deluxe flight bag, ticket wallet,luggage tags and strap at no additionalcharge on arrival.

SAVE UP TO 30%Save over high season prices when you travelin the spring or autumn.

My husband and I recently returned fromthe Irish Gold 9-day tour. We had anabsolutely AMAZING time, and I wouldhighly recommend this tour to anyoneinterested in a great way of seeing a lot ofIreland. My husband said it was the bestweek of his life - which says quite a bit!

~ Sue M., via e-mail


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The above land-based offers apply to new bookings onlyand cannot be combined with other CIE Tours promotions or discounts.

Other restrictions may apply.

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

Youth Traveler Discounton land portion of any coach tour when you are8 to 18 years old and traveling with at least onefull-paying passenger

Circle of Friends Discountwhen you book 5-15 people on the same tour

Group Discountget 2 free places on the land tour with 32 passengersor 1 free place with 16 passengers

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

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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 20 to Dec 15 Sat Mar 08 to Nov 29Thu Apr 10 to Oct 30 Weekly departures

Land prices per person sharing in AU DollarsJan 20Mar 24 $979 Oct 02Oct 27 $1065Mar 29Apr 28 1055 Oct 30Dec 15 979May 01Sep 29 1205

Single room supplement: $309


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: Tours C & D Arrive Dublin &City SightseeingTours C & D 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 & Pub Dinner/ShowTours A & B start in Dublin. Those on ToursC & D enjoy a free morning. At 2:00 pm allparticipants join a local guide for a tour ofcentral Dublin, including a visit to historicDublin Castle. Head to a pub for a greatdinner 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 Irelands most popular scenicdrive of 179 km 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 and

865From A$land only

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

Durty Nellys Pub. Enjoy a medieval-style feastwith charming music in Bunratty Castle. (B, D)

Day 6: Depart Shannon or Galway TourTours A & C end at Shannon Airport. Passengerson Tours B & D drive along Galway Bay andthrough Connemara to the Connemara MarbleFactory for tea and scones. Tour Galway city anddrive to Dublin where the evening is free. (B)

Day 7: Tour ends at Dublin AirportTake a group transfer to Dublin Airport. (B)

Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.comTour Code: TAA14

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 dhote 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 only)

Dublin open-top bus tour with a visitand drink at Guinness Storehouse orOld Jameson Distillery (Tours C & D 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:

Doubletree by Hilton, Dublin (1 night or2 nights Tours C & D only)

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

Hop-on, Hop-off Bus, Dublin

5 days/4 nights/8 meals - 1 nt Dublin, 2 nts Killarney,1 nt BunrattyStart dates from Dublin and ends ShannonMon Jan 20 to Dec 15 Sat Mar 08 to Nov 29Thu Apr 10 to Oct 30 Weekly departures

Land prices per person sharing in AU DollarsJan 20Mar 24 $865 Oct 02Oct 27 $985Mar 29Apr 28 969 Oct 30Dec 15 865May 01Sep 29 1135


TASTE OF IRELAND TOUR A - 2014

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 19 to Dec 14 Fri Mar 07 to Nov 28Wed Apr 09 to Oct 29 Weekly departures

Land prices per person sharing in AU DollarsJan 19Mar 28 $1099 Oct 01Oct 29 $1215Mar 30Apr 27 1199 Oct 31Dec 14 1099Apr 30Sep 28 1389


TASTE OF IRELAND TOUR B - 2014

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6 days/5 nights/9 meals - 2 nts Dublin, 2 nts Killarney,1 nt BunrattyStart dates from Dublin and ends ShannonSun Jan 19 to Dec 14 Fri Mar 07 to Nov 28Wed Apr 09 to Oct 29 Weekly departures

Land prices per person sharing in AU DollarsJan 19Mar 28 $1025 Oct 01Oct 29 $1125Mar 30Apr 27 1109 Oct 31Dec 14 1025Apr 30Sep 28 1285


TASTE OF IRELAND TOUR C - 2014 TASTE OF IRELAND TOUR D - 2014


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 Castle Medieval Banquet- Killeen House Restaurant in Killarney- Dinner and traditional show in Dublin- Farewell dinner at Dromoland Castle(8-day tour only)- 2 table dhote 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

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 JohnsCastle, Cliffs of Moher, Skellig Experience,Muckross House & Gardens, BlarneyCastle, Blarney Woollen Mills, CobhHeritage 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 & Bunratty BanquetStart at Shannon Airport and transfer to your hotelin Limerick. At 2:00 pm visit King Johns Castle,an impressive medieval fortification guarding theRiver Shannon. Join your fellow travellers for awelcoming drink and head to Bunratty Castle fora medieval-style banquet. (D)

Day 2: Cliffs of Moher & Irish CoffeeSee the Cliffs of Moher which rise over 200mabove 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, Irelands most populardrive, and visit the Skellig Experience to learnabout the rocky islands. Travel to MuckrossHouse and Gardens by jaunting car. Dine at theaward-winning Killeen House Restaurant. (B, D)

Day 4: Blarney Castle & CobhDrive to Blarney Castle to kiss the Stone ofEloquence. Visit the Cobh Heritage Centre, whichtraces the history of emigration and transportationto the new world. Continue to Waterford and enjoya gentle walk with a local historian. (B, D)

1429From A$land only

7 days/6 nights/11 meals or 8 days/7 nights/13 meals

TOUR INCLUDES

HIGHLIGHTS Bunratty 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) 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 Dublins popular venues. (B, D)

Day 6: Dublin & Glasnevin MuseumTour Dublin city center to see some of the elegantGeorgian townhouses, St. Stephens Green,OConnell Street and more. Visit GlasnevinMuseum to learn about Irelands 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 Irelandsfinest 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 - 2014

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Start dates from ShannonMon Mar 03 to Dec 01 Weekly departures

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

Mar 03Mar 24 $1429 $1789 Jun 30Sep 22 $1799 $2369Mar 31Apr 28 1505 1879 Sep 29Oct 27 1569 1989May 05May 26 1759 2219 Nov 03Dec 01 1429 1785Jun 02Jun 23 1759 2369Single room supplement: 7 day $419, 8 day $750Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com

Tour Code: HEA14



DUBLIN

Cliffs of Moher

KILLARNEYCobh

WATERFORD

GALWAYConnemara

Kilbeggan

Jerpoint

1-2+1


Ring ofKerry

Cong

Spiddal2

2

1

Blarney



Professional driver/guide



4 dinners (D) including- Dinner and traditional show in Dublin- 3 table dhote dinners

2 lunches (L)


Tour of Dublin with a local guide

Tea and scones at Jerpoint Park Farm

Walking tour of Waterford


Sheepdog trials at Caherconnell

Coffee and talk on Irish lifeat Standun of Spiddal

The Quiet Man walking tour of Cong

Corrib Princess cruise from Galway(Mar 22 Nov 1 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 Traditional Irish Evening in Dublin Book of Kells at Trinity College Cliffs of Moher

Ring of Kerry & Connemara House of Waterford Crystal Blarney Castle

Cliffs of Moher, Co. Clare

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 see what country life is like. 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 Caslte 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 Irelands mostpopular drive the 179 km Ring of Kerry. Visit theSkellig Experience, which explains life on therocky offshore islands and enjoy a pub lunch.Return to Killarney for free time in town. (B, L)

Ashling Hotel, Dublin (1 night) forThursday departures or Ballsbridge Hotel,Dublin for Saturday departures

Dooleys Hotel, Waterford (1 night) Killarney Towers Hotel, Killarney (2 nights) Westwood Hotel, Galway (2 nights) Grand Canal Hotel, Dublin (1 or 2 nights)


IRISH SPIRIT - 2014

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. Watch trained dogs skillfully herd-ing sheep and drive to your Galway hotel. (B, D)

Day 6: Connemaras 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 center at their ownpace on an open-top bus tour and visit GuinnessStorehouse or Old Jameson Distillery. (B)

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Start dates from DublinSat Feb 08 to Dec 13 Weekly departuresThu Mar 27 to Oct 30 Weekly departures


Feb 08Feb 22 $1235 $1399 May 01Sep 27 $1579 $1749Mar 01Mar 27 1295 1455 Oct 02Oct 25 1385 1529Mar 29Apr 26 1375 1529 Oct 30Dec 13 1249 1419Single room supplement: 8 day $449, 9 day $516Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com

Tour Code: SPA14


2

2

DUBLIN

Cliffs of Moher

Ring ofKerry

KILLARNEY

Blarney

GALWAYConnemara

KylemoreLeenane

1-2+1


Clonmacnoise

1WATERFORD

New RossDungarvan

Adare

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 5 dinners (D) including- Molly Darcys Irish Night- OConnells Restaurant in Dublin- 3 table dhote dinners

1 lunch (L) Welcome get-together drink Tour of Dublin with your tour director Killary Fjord catamaran cruise(Mar 23 Nov 2 departures)

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 (9-day tour only)

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



HOTELSDeluxe & Superior First Class

Radisson Blu St. Helens Hotel, Dublin(1 night)

Radisson Blu Hotel, Galway (2 nights) Malton Hotel, Killarney (2 nights) Granville Hotel, Waterford (1 night) Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin(1 or 2 nights)

IRISH GOLDDeluxe & Superior 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.Visit Trinity Colleges campus and view thepriceless Book of Kells. Join your fellow travellersfor 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 Harbour and savorlunch 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 DarcysDrive south to see the Cliffs of Moher, which risealmost 200 m above the pounding Atlanticsurf. Travel through the Burren and watch trainedworking dogs herd sheep. Continue through theoutskirts of Limerick to Killarney. Head to MollyDarcys 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.Tour Muckross House, set on one of Killarneyslakes, to see elegantly furnished rooms. Takea horse-drawn jaunting car ride to your hotelin Killarney in good time for dinner. (B, D)



TOUR INCLUDES

HIGHLIGHTS Molly Darcys Irish Night OConnells Restaurant in Dublin Blarney Castle

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

Radisson Blu St. Helens Hotel, Dublin

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 &OConnells RestaurantTour 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 during the1840s Famine. Continue to Dublin and in theevening drive to OConnells Restaurant for anelegant 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)

IRISH GOLD - 2014

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Start dates from DublinSun Mar 16 to Dec 07 Weekly departuresTue Apr 01 to Oct 28 Departures every other week


Mar 16Mar 23 $1529 $1769 Jun 01Sep 21 $1855 $2059Mar 30Apr 27 1589 1799 Sep 28Oct 26 1615 1809Apr 29May 27 1815 2029 Oct 28Dec 07 1499 1689Single room supplement: 8 day $449, 9 day $522Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com

Tour Code: GOA14


2

1

1

1

DUBLIN

Cliffs of Moher

WATERFORD

KILLARNEY

BlarneyRing ofKerry

Drumcliffe

Glendalough

DERRY

GALWAY

Burren

Knock

1-2+1


Donegal

GiantsCauseway

Belfast

New Ross






5 dinners (D) including- Dinner and traditional show in Dublin- 4 table dhote dinners

1 lunch (L)



Walking tours of Waterford and Derrywith local guides

Sheepdog Trials on Ring of Kerry


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,Giants Causeway and Titanic Belfast





Maldron Hotel, Cardiff Lane,Dublin (1 night)

Dooleys 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, colorful squares, publicbuildings and more. Visit Trinity Colleges 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 and see unique trophies.Drive along the south coast to Blarney to climbthe steps of Blarney Castle to kiss the Stone ofEloquence and shop at the Blarney WoollenMills. Drive through the rugged scenery toKillarney and relax 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 of200 m 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)



TOUR INCLUDES

HIGHLIGHTS Traditional Irish Evening in Dublin Cliffs of Moher Blarney Castle

Walking Tours of Waterford & Derry Giants Causeway Titanic Belfast

LadiesView on the Ring of Kerry

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: Giants Causeway & Irish ShowVisit the Giants 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)

IRISH ADVENTURE - 2014

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Start dates from DublinMon Feb 17 to Dec 08 Weekly departuresWed Mar 26 to Nov 05 Weekly departures


Feb 17Mar 17 $1265 $1429 Apr 30Sep 24 $1595 $1765Mar 24Mar 26 1265 1435 Sep 29Oct 29 1419 1579Mar 31Apr 28 1419 1579 Nov 03Dec 08 1265 1429Single room supplement: 8 day $412, 9 day $454Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com

Tour Code: ADA14


1

DUBLIN

Cliffs of Moher

Galway

AntrimCoast

GiantsCauseway

BELFAST

Sligo

WESTPORTMourneMountains

DERRY

Downpatrick

BUNRATTY

Shannon

AchillIsland


1

1

Donegal

2

Ardara

Connemara

MountStewart

2

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. Patricks Grave &Ulster Folk ParkDrive north to visit Down Cathedral to seeSt. Patricks burial place and learn about his lifeand work in the nearby St. Patrick Centre. See cot-tages and town houses with displays of traditionalcrafts and trades at the Ulster Folk Park. Drive toBelfast and relax in your city centre hotel. (B, D)

Day 3: Titanic Belfast & Mount StewartSee the highlights of Belfast this morning includingthe Titanic Belfast, a new attraction that tracesthe development and sinking of RMS Titanic.In the afternoon visit Mount Stewart House, astately mansion containing priceless works ofart and walk through the delightful gardens.Dine independently this evening. (B)

Day 4: Giants Causeway & DerryDrive along the scenic Nine Glens of Antrimcoastal route. Stop at the Giants 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 ofweaving and an Irish coffee. Drive south through


8 day s /7 n igh t s /12 mea l s

County Sligo, pausing to view Yeats Grave.Continue to Westport for free time to explore thisattractive 18th century town. (B, D)

Day 6: Westport House & Achill IslandTour stately Westport House, which containsinteresting portraits, furniture and silver. Cross thebridge to Achill Island and follow the Atlantic Drivefor wonderful views and see the Deserted Village,a reminder of the 1840s Famine. (B, D)

Day 7: Cliffs Of Moher & BunrattyMedieval BanquetVisit the Connemara Marble Factory and travel toGalway City for a panoramic tour. Drive throughthe Burren to the huge Poulnabrone Dolmen andwalk along the majestic Cliffs of Moher for greatviews. Drive to Bunratty for a jolly medievaldinner and entertainment at Bunratty Castle. (B, D)

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




7 nights in hotels listed


5 dinners (D) including- Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet- 4 table dhote dinners


Tours of Dublin and Belfast

Walking tour of Derry with a local guide

Day tour to Achill Island

Visits and admissions to Dublin Castle,Down Cathedral, St. Patrick Centre, UlsterFolk Park, Titanic Belfast, Mount StewartHouse & Gardens, Giants Causeway,Triona Design, W. B. Yeats Grave, WestportHouse, Connemara Marble Factory,Poulnabrone Dolmen and Cliffs of Moher




HOTELSSuperior First Class:

Conrad 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 Giants Causeway Achill Island

Walk Historic Derrys Walls 2-Night Stays in Westport & Belfast

Belfast City Hall in Donegall Square

MYSTICAL IRELAND - 2014

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Start dates from Dublin and ends ShannonSat Mar 08 to Nov 15 Weekly departuresThu Apr 03 to Oct 23 Weekly departures

Land prices per person sharing in AU DollarsMar 08Mar 22 $1395 May 29Sep 25 $1689Mar 29Apr 26 1489 Sep 27Oct 25 1489May 01May 24 1629 Nov 01Nov 15 1399Single room supplement: $434Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com

Tour Code: CLA14



Blessington

DUBLIN

Galway

ShannonCliffs of Moher

Ring of Kerry

Kildare

1

KILLARNEY

NEWMARKET-ON-FERGUS

2

CONGLeenane2

2Connemara


Airport transfers at start and end of tour Sightseeing by luxury coach Professional tour driver/guide 7 nights in hotels listed Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1 6 dinners (D) including- OConnells Restaurant with live musicin Dublin- Killeen House Restaurant in Killarney- Eddies Pub dinner and entertainment- 3 table dhote dinners

Lunch (L) at Bungalow Farmhouse B & B Welcome get-together drink Tour of Dublin with a local guide Horse-drawn jaunting car ride in Killarney Ferry rides across the River Shannonand Lough Corrib

Killary Fjord catamaran cruisewith an Irish coffee

The Quiet Man walking tour of Cong Dublin open-top bus tour with a visitand drink at Guinness Storehouse orOld Jameson Distillery

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


TOUR INCLUDES

SOUTHERN SUPREME

HIGHLIGHTS Irelands 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 & Russborough HouseStart at Dublin Airport and transfer to your hotel inthe heart of Dublin city. At 2:00 pm take a shortride through the Wicklow Mountains for a guidedtour around stately Russborough House, notedfor its art and photography collections. In theevening enjoy a welcome drink and the eveningis free for dining.

Day 2: Book of Kells & City TourDrive around central Dublin to see the principalsights and view the priceless 8th century Book ofKells. In the afternoon use your open-top bus tourvoucher for further sightseeing and visit Guinnessor Jameson. Head out to OConnells Restaurantfor an elegant dinner with 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 hotelsfine restaurant. (B, L, D)

Day 4: Ring of Kerry & KilleenHouse RestaurantTake a jaunting car ride to Ross Castle and thenenjoy the Ring of Kerry drive where every bend in179 km of road reveals breathtaking views ofmountains and Atlantic Ocean. Visit the SkelligExperience, which shows the austere conditionsof monastic life. Return through Sneem and pauseat Molls 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 thecastles gourmet restaurant. (B, D)

Day 7: Connemara & The Quiet ManTake a catamaran cruise along the stunningscenery of Killary Harbour as you sip an Irishcoffee and visit the lovely Kylemore Abbey. Backin Cong take a short walking tour to see movielocations from The Quiet Man. Dine at EddiesPub and enjoy local entertainment. (B, D)

Day 8: Tour Ends Shannon AirportTake a 120 km transfer to Shannon Airport toarrive by 10:30 am. (B)

SOUTHERN SUPREME - 2014

DELUXEExclusive

Travel with28 Persons

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Start dates from Dublin and ends ShannonFri Apr 11 to Oct 24 Exact dates below

Land prices per person sharing in AU DollarsApr 11 & 25 $3379May 09 & 23 3699Jun 13 to Sep 26 4009Oct 03 to 24 3605Single room supplement: $1581Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com

Tour Code: SUA14

Connemara


2

AntrimCoast

BELFAST

GiantsCauseway

DerryArdara

Slieve League

Castlebar

Shannon

CONGLeenane

2

1

SligoYeatsCountry

DUBLIN

DONEGAL

2

MourneMountains





Professional tour driver/guide



6 dinners (D) including- Eddies Pub dinner and entertainment- Dinner and traditional show in Dublin- 4 table dhote dinners

W. B. Yeats themed lunch (L) andtour of Sligo with a local guide


Killary Fjord catamaran cruisewith an Irish coffee

The Quiet Man walking tour of Cong

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. YeatsGrave, Triona Design, Giants Causewayand Titanic Belfast




HOTELSDeluxe & Castles:

Ashford Castle Hotel, Cong (2 nights) Harveys 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 days /7 n igh t s /14 mea l s

TOUR INCLUDES

NORTHERN SUPREME

HIGHLIGHTS Ashford Castle Hotel Stay Traditional Show in Dublin Yeats Tour of Sligo

Slieve League Sea Cliffs Giants Causeway Titanic Belfast

Giants Causeway, Co. Antrim

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

Day 2: Connemara & The Quiet ManTake a catamaran cruise along the stunningscenery of Killary Harbour as you sip an Irishcoffee and visit the lovely Kylemore Abbey. Backin Cong take a short walking tour to see movielocations from The Quiet Man. Dine at EddiesPub and enjoy local entertainment. (B, D)

Day 3: Museum of Country Life &Yeats CountryVisit the Museum of Country Life to view exhibitsof domestic goods. In County Sligo enjoy lunch atBroc House with a talk on the Nobel Prize-winningwriter, W. B. Yeats, by a local expert and tour theregion to see places associated with his writings.Check in to Harveys Point Hotel, in a lakesidesetting near Donegal town. (B, L, 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 & Giants CausewayLearn about Derrys history as you walk alongthe medieval walls. Pause for photos at DunluceCastle before visiting the Giants Causeway,enormous columns formed over 60 million yearsago. Experience wonderful views along theNine 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 citys 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)

NORTHERN SUPREME - 2014

DELUXEExclusive

Travel with28 Persons

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Start dates from Shannon and ends DublinWed Apr 16 to Oct 29 Exact dates below

Land prices per person sharing in AU DollarsApr 16 $3015Apr 30 & May 14 3199May 28 to Sep 24 3419Oct 01 to Oct 29 3159Single room supplement: $1411Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com

Tour Code: SUA14



DUBLIN

BoyneValley

AntrimCoast

GiantsCauseway

BELFAST

Sligo

WESTPORT

DERRY

Kilbeggan

AchillIsland


Donegal

DROGHEDA

1-2+

2

1

2

Omagh

Galway

1






6 dinners (D) including- Welcome dinner in Drogheda- Dinner and traditional show in Dublin- 4 table dhote dinners

1 lunch (L)


Walking tours of Drogheda and Derry

Tour of Belfast with a local guide



Visits and admissions to Boyne ValleyVisitor Centre & Newgrange or KnowthTomb, Titanic Belfast, Giants Causeway,Ulster American Folk Park, TowerMuseum, Donegal Castle, BelleekPottery Factory, W. B. Yeats Grave,Westport House and KilbegganDistillery Experience





D Hotel, Drogheda (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 Traditional Pub Dinners & Music Titanic Belfast Giants Causeway

Ulster American Folk Park Belleek China Achill Island Tour

Benbulben, Co. Sligo

Day 1: Dublin Arrival & DroghedaStart your tour at Dublin Airport with a 30-minutetransfer to your hotel in Drogheda. At 2:00 pmtake a gentle walking tour around this historicand attractive town. Join your tour guide andfellow travellers for a welcome drink and dine inthe hotel restaurant. (D)

Day 2: Neolithic Tombs & BelfastThis morning explore one of the 5,000-year-oldtombs of Newgrange or Knowth. Travel past thegentle slopes of the Mourne Mountains to Belfastfor a tour with a local guide. Visit the magnificentTitanic Belfast for information on the history andbuilding of this famous liner. (B, D)

Day 3: Glens of Antrim &Giants CausewayDrive along the scenic Nine Glens of Antrimcoastal route for great views of mountains anddeep glens with waterfalls. Explore the GiantsCauseway, hexagonal columns formed byvolcanic activity over 60 million years agoand continue to Derry. (B, D)

Day 4: Derrys Walls & Folk ParkThis morning join a local guide for a short walkaround Derrys medieval city walls and learnabout 20th century history. Near Omagh visitthe Ulster American Folk Park to see preservedcottages depicting a bygone way of life in ruralIreland and in the colonies. Return to Derry andvisit the Tower Museum near your hotel. (B, D)

Day 5: Donegal Castle & Belleek ChinaThis morning tour Donegal Castle, built in the15th century by an ODonnell 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 tour and free time to lookaround. Travel through the center 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)

NORTHERN WELCOME - 2014

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Start dates from DublinSat Apr 05 to Oct 25 Weekly departures


Apr 05Apr 26 $1329 $1509 May 31Sep 20 $1495 $1695May 03May 24 1435 1625 Sep 27Oct 25 1329 1525Single room supplement: 8 day $405, 9 day $463Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com

Tour Code: WEA14



2

Athlone1

2

2

DUBLIN

DUNBOYNE

Cliffs of Moher

Dingle KILLARNEY

Blarney

New Ross

GALWAY

Aran Islands

Cobh


Kildare

Rossaveal

WATERFORD

1-2

Jerpoint

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- Dinner and traditional show in Dublin- 4 table dhote dinners

1 lunch (L) Welcome get-together drink Tea and scones at Jerpoint Park Farm Walking tour of Waterford Ferry ride across the River Shannon Day tour to Inis Mor on the Aran Islands Irish coffees at South Pole Pub near Dingleand at Seans Pub in Athlone


Visits and admissions to Malahide Castle,Irish National Stud & Japanese Gardens,J. F. K. Homestead, Dunbrody Famine Ship,Choristers Hall Museum, Bishops Palace,House of Waterford Crystal, TitanicExperience, Blarney Castle, BlarneyWoollen Mills, Dingle Brewing Company,Cliffs of Moher, Dun Aengus Fort andAthlone Castle




Dunboyne Castle Hotel, Dunboyne(1 night)

Dooleys Hotel, Waterford (2 nights) Killarney Towers Hotel, Killarney (2 nights) Salthill Hotel, Galway (2 nights) Radisson St. Helens Hotel, Dublin(1 or 2 nights)



TOUR INCLUDES

IRISH LEGENDS

HIGHLIGHTS Aran Islands Excursion Traditional Irish Evening in Dublin Kiss the Blarney Stone

Dingle Peninsula Cliffs of Moher In-Depth Discovery of Waterford

Dingle Town Center, Co. Kerry

Day 1: Dublin & Malahide CastleStart at Dublin Airport and transfer to your hotel.At 2:00 pm tour historic Malahide Castle, inhab-ited by the Talbot family from 1185 until 1975.The Castle is filled with medieval artifacts andfamily portraits. Enjoy a welcome get-togetherdrink and dinner to meet your fellow travellers. (D)

Day 2: National Stud & FarmVisitIn Kildare visit the Irish National Stud to seemagnificent horses, learn about breeding andwalk through the Japanese Gardens. Drive toJerpoint to meet a farming family for tea andhome-made scones and chat about rural living.Continue to Waterford for an evening walkingtour through the ancient parts of the city. (B, D)

Day 3: JFK Homestead &Historic WaterfordThe first stop today is the J. F. K. Homestead, acottage where the Presidents ancestors lived.Explore the Dunbrody Emigrant Ship, a replica ofthe vessel used during the 1840s Famine. Backin Waterford visit the Choristers Hall Museumfilled with medieval treasures and the elegant18th century Bishops Palace. (B, D)

Day 4: Waterford Crystal & Blarney CastleTour the House of Waterford Crystal to watch thecreation of priceless trophies. Drive to Cobh, thelast port of call for the Titanic, and visit the TitanicExperience to learn about the 123 Irish emigrantson board the ill-fated liner. Climb Blarney Castle togain the Gift of Eloquence. (B, D)

Day 5: Dingle Peninsula & South Pole PubDiscover the glorious Dingle Peninsula withheathery mountains and sandy beaches. Sit downto a pub lunch in the town of Dingle and visit theSouth Pole Pub for an Irish coffee and learn aboutTom Crean, an Antarctic explorer who owned thepub. Return to Killarney where you are free forthe evening. (B, L)

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 how theislands maintain many local traditions and visitthe huge prehistoric Dun Aengus Fort perchedon sheer cliffs. The eveing is at leisure for inde-pendent activities and dining. (B)

Day 8: Oldest Irish Pub &Traditional Pub Dinner/ShowTour Athlone Castle on the River Shannon and visitSeans 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)

IRISH LEGENDS - 2014

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Start dates from DublinFri Mar 21 to Oct 24 Weekly departures


Mar 21 $1499 $1699 May 02Sep 26 $1865 $2079Mar 28Apr 25 1599 1809 Oct 03Oct 24 1625 1845Single room supplement: 9 day $507, 10 day $545Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com

Tour Code: LEA14


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 center to see the main areas and visitGlasnevin Museum. Enjoy a welcome drink anddinner while you talk about your trip. (D)

Day 2: Neolithic Tombs & Donegal CastleThis morning visit one of the 5,000-year-oldtombs of Newgrange or Knowth. Drive to Donegaltown and tour Donegal Castle, built in the15th century by an ODonnell chieftain andlater expanded and restored. Head to your hotelin time to relax before dinner. (B, D)

Day 3: Slieve League Cliffs &Glengesh PassDrive along the coast to view Slieve League seacliffs, where the highest point reaches 600 m.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 collections of domestic and farm goods.Drive to your hotel in Galway. (B, D)

Day 5: Connemara & Catamaran CruiseTour Connemara for sweeping views of mistymountains and shimmering lakes. Take ashort cruise along Killary Fjord for scenery notaccessible by road. Enjoy lunch at a nearbyrestaurant and take in more views of Connemarabefore returning to Galway. (B, L)

Day 6: Cliffs of Moher & Flying BoatsDrive around Galway Bay to view the Cliffs ofMoher, an impressive wall of rock that rises

2

2

2DUBLIN

Cashel

KILLARNEY

BlarneyRing ofKerry

GALWAY

DONEGAL

Belleek

Castlebar

Slieve League

Ardara

Boyne Valley

Sligo


Foynes

BunrattyCliffs of Moher

Connemara

Spiddal1-2+1

Leenane

IRISH EXPLORERSuper ior F i r s t C lass Hote ls 9 or 10 Day Coach Tour1469From A$

land only


200 m above the Atlantic Ocean. Stop inBunratty where you may shop or visit Durty NellysPub. Visit the Foynes Flying Boat Museum, thelanding place for Pan Am Clippers during the1930s and 1940s. 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 Molls 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 theStone 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)

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 Clontarf Castle Hotel- Dinner and traditional show in Dublin- 4 table dhote dinners

1 lunch (L) Welcome get-together drink Tour of Dublin with a local guide Slieve League sea cliffs followed byhome-baked scones with coffee or tea

Coffee and talk on Irish life atStandun of Spiddal

Killary Fjord catamaran cruise Sheepdog trials on Ring of Kerry Dublin open-top bus tour with a visitand drink at Guinness Storehouse orOld Jameson Distillery (10-day tour only)

Visits and admissions to GlasnevinMuseum, Boyne Valley Visitor Centre &Newgrange or Knowth Tomb, DonegalCastle, Triona Design, Belleek PotteryFactory, W. B. Yeats Grave, Museum ofCountry Life, 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 Boyne Valley Neolithic Tombs

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

Connemara, Co. Galway

IRISH EXPLORER - 2014

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Start dates from DublinSun Mar 09 to Nov 02 Weekly departures


Mar 09Mar 23 $1469 $1645 Jun 01Sep 21 $1889 $2099Mar 30Apr 27 1595 1799 Sep 28Oct 26 1595 1799May 04May 25 1839 2025 Nov 02 1469 1645Single room supplement: 9 day $522, 10 day $610Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com

Tour Code: EXA14



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 Kearneys Cottage Irish Night- Food, Folk and Fairies dinner/showat the Brazen Head Pub- 3 table dhote dinners

2 lunches (L)



Tour and a pint at theGuinness Storehouse

Farmhouse visit for tea and scones

Walking tour of Kilkennys Medieval Mile



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 Irelands Legends & Folklore Brazen Head Pub Dinner Achill Island Guinness Storehouse Kate Kearneys Irish Night Dingle Brewing Company

Lively Irish Music Session

Doubletree by Hilton, 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 Irelandsblack 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 and after dinner you may checkout some pubs near your hotel. (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 admiregreat views of mountains. Visit the Dingle BrewingCompany to enjoy a sample and browse aroundthe town. Head to Kate Kearneys Cottage for a fundinner 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 center of Ireland visit the KilbegganDistillery, the oldest in Ireland, for a tour anda delicious Irish coffee. Drive to your hotel inDublin and head to a dinner with lively Irish musicin the Brazen Head Pub, Dublins 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)

IRISH PUBS & FOLKLORE - 2014

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Start dates from DublinSat Feb 15 to Dec 06 Weekly departuresWed Apr 02 to Oct 22 Weekly departures


Feb 15Mar 22 $1325 $1469 May 31Sep 27 $1655 $1819Mar 29Apr 26 1435 1609 Oct 01Oct 25 1435 1609Apr 30May 28 1589 1779 Nov 01Dec 06 1325 1469Single room supplement: 8 day $383, 9 day $448Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com

Tour Code: PUA14



DUBLIN

Cliffs of Moher

KILLARNEY

Leenane

Strokestown

WESTPORT

Cashel

AchillIsland


DinglePeninsula

3

3

+2 1Connemara

BlarneyKenmare

Galway






6 dinners (D) including- Dinner and traditional show in Dublin- Killeen House Restaurant in Killarney- Clontarf Castle Farewell dinner- 3 table dhote dinners

1 lunch (L)


Walking tour of Dalkey & Dalkey Castle

Tour of Dublin with your tour director


Killary Fjord catamaran cruise



Irish coffee at the South Pole Inn


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) Malton 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


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 center of Ireland to visit the18th century Strokestown Park House, spendtime in the Famine Museum with its manydocuments relating to the 1840s and strollaround the gardens. Arrive in Westport andenjoy free time to browse around the town. (B, D)

Day 4: Achill Island TourSpend a day exploring the rugged scenery ofAchill Island, which is joined to the mainland bybridge. Take the Atlantic Drive for wonderful viewsof cliffs, beaches and see the Deserted Village.Have lunch in Keel and return to Westport. (B, L)

Day 5: Catamaran CruiseHead south past the pilgrimage mountain ofCroaghpatrick to take a short cruise on KillaryFjord to admire scenery and wildlife. Spend anafternoon at leisure to enjoy the hotel facilitiesor 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 over 200 m. Take a ferry

LEISURELY IRELAND - 2014

across the River Shannon Estuary and driveto 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 toMuckross House for a guided visit. Head off on adrive via Kenmare and along part of the Ring ofKerry for views from Molls Gap and Ladies View.The evening is free for dining on your own. (B)

Day 8: Dingle PeninsulaDiscover the glorious Dingle Peninsula withheathery mountains and sandy beaches. Stop inDingle to visit the Dingle Brewing Company 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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Start dates from DublinSat Apr 05 to Nov 08 Weekly departures

Land prices per person sharing in AU DollarsApr 05Apr 19 $1909 Aug 30Sep 27 $2169Apr 26May 24 2139 Oct 04Oct 25 1909May 31Jun 21 2169 Nov 01Nov 08 1839Jun 28Aug 23 2199Single room supplement: $617Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com

Tour Code: LIA14


DUBLIN

Cliffs of Moher

KILLARNEY

Belfast

GALWAYConnemara

CastlebarKINGSCOURT

Burren

DERRY

Belleek

Cong

Giants Causeway

Boyne Valley

Drumcliffe


Adare

Blessington

DROGHEDA

2

Kylemore

1

2

2

1

Kildare

CORK

Waterford

1

KILLARNEYDingle 2BlarneyKenmare

SkibbereenClonakilty

Day 1: Dublin & Kilmainham GaolStart at Dublin Airport with a group transferto your hotel. At 2:00 pm tour the citycenter to see prominent places and visitKilmainham Gaol. Meet your fellowtravellers 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 and traditionalIrish songs. (B, D)

Day 3: Farmhouse Visit &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 orwalk around the village green. Drive through themountainous country into County Kerry to yourhotel 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: Adare Village & Cliffs of MoherStop in Adare Village to admire thatched houseswith colorful gardens. Bypass Limerick to viewthe Cliffs of Moher, that rise 200 m above theAtlantic Ocean. Drive around Galway and checkin 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 dhote dinners

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

Horse-drawn jaunting car ride in Killarney The Quiet Manwalking 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.YeatsGrave, Belleek Pottery Factory,Tower Museum,Giants Causeway, TitanicBelfast, BoyneValley Visitor Centre &Newgrange or Knowth Tomb



TOUR INCLUDES

HIGHLIGHTS Traditional Irish Evening in Dublin

Titanic Belfast Glorious Dingle Peninsula Kylemore Abbey Giants Causeway Award-Winning Cabra Castle Hotel Stay

Kylemore Abbey, Co. Galway

IRISH ODYSSEYSuper ior F i r s t C lass Hote ls 12 Day Coach Tour1925From A$

land only

12 days/11 nights/21 meals

Alexander Hotel, Dublin (2 nights) River Lee Hotel, Cork (1 night) Killarney Plaza Hotel, Killarney (2 nights) Galway Bay 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 & Giants CausewayTake a walking tour around Derrys ancient centerto see the 16th century walls and Tower Museum.Drive along the coast to explore the huge basaltcolumns of the Giants 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 hotels cosy pub. (B, D)

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

IRISH ODYSSEY - 2014

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Start dates from DublinFri Mar 07 to Nov 07 Weekly departures

Land prices per person sharing in AU DollarsMar 07Mar 21 $1949 May 30Sep 26 $2469Mar 28Apr 25 2089 Oct 03Oct 24 2165May 02May 23 2415 Oct 31Nov 07 1925Single room supplement: $662Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com

Tour Code: ODA14


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2

2

1

DUBLIN

Cliffs of Moher

BUNRATTY

KILLARNEYBlarney

Shannon

STRANORLAR

Donegal

Clonmacnoise

BELFAST

Derry

Downpatrick

Cashel

Grand Atlantic

DriveGiantsCauseway

Ring ofKerry

ENNIS


Glenveagh

Foynes

2

11

Sligo

Galway ATHLONE

YeatsCountry

Day 1: Shannon Arrival & EnnisLand at Shannon Airport and transfer to Ennis.Join a local guide for a walk around the historicparts of this town. Sip a get-together drink anddiscuss your tour before dinner in your hotel. (D)

Day 2: Cliffs of Moher & GalwayView the Cliffs of Moher, rising above thefoaming Atlantic breakers. Drive through theBurren to see the Poulnabrone Dolmen andtake a panoramic tour of Galway. Drive toyour hotel in the centre of Athlone. (B, D)

Day 3: Clonmacnoise & Viking BoatVisit Athlone Castle near your hotel and driveto Clonmacnoise Monastic Site to see roundtowers and Celtic crosses. Return to Athlone totake a scenic boat ride on Lough Ree and sipan Irish coffee in Seans Bar, the oldest inIreland. Dine independently this evening. (B)

Day 4: Yeats Country Lunch & TourVisit Boyle Abbey and drive to County Sligo toBroc House for a special lunch and talk on thewriter W. B. Yeats. Take a drive with a local expertto see places associated with Yeats and continuethrough County Donegal to Stranorlar. (B, L, D)

Day 5: Glenveagh Castle & DonegalTour Glenveagh Castle, a granite castle builtin 1870 and set on a picturesque lake surroundedby extensive gardens. Travel the scenic GrandAtlantic Drive before returning to Stranorlar inample time for dinner. (B, D)

Day 6: Derry & Giants CausewayTake a walking tour around Derrys medieval citywalls. Visit the Giants Causeway, huge columnsformed by volcanic activity. Travel along theNine Glens of Antrim route to Belfast. (B, D)

Day 7: Titanic Belfast & Dublin PubTour central Belfast and visit Titanic Belfast.Learn about Irelands patron saint at theSt. Patrick Centre and see his grave at DownCathedral. Drive south to Dublin and enjoydinner and a 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 of

Airport transfers at start and end of tour Sightseeing by luxury coach Professional tour director 11 nights in hotels listed Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1 8 dinners (D) including- Dinner and traditional show in Dublin- Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet- 6 table dhote dinners

2 lunches (L) including W. B. Yeatsthemed lunch and guided tour of Sligo

Welcome get-together drink Walking tours of Ennis and Derrywith local guides

Viking boat trip on Lough Ree Irish Coffee at Seans Bar in Athlone Belfast & Dublin tours with your tour director 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

Visits and admissions to Cliffs of Moher,Poulnabrone Dolmen, ClonmacnoiseMonastic Site, Athlone Castle, BoyleAbbey, Glenveagh Castle & NationalPark, Giants Causeway, Titanic Belfast,Down Cathedral, St. Patrick Centre, Bookof Kells at Trinity College, Blarney Castle,Blarney Woollen Mills, Skellig Experience,Foynes Flying Boat Museum andBunratty Folk Park



TOUR INCLUDES

HIGHLIGHTS W. B. Yeats Lunch & Sligo Tour Traditional Irish Evening in Dublin Giants Causeway Titanic Belfast Bunratty Castle Farewell Banquet

Clonmacnoise Monastic Site, Co. Offaly

IRISH TRADITIONSuper ior F i r s t C lass Hote ls 12 Day Coach Tour2245From A$

land only

12 days/11 nights/21 meals

Old Ground Hotel, Ennis (1 night) Sheraton Hotel, Athlone (2 nights) Kees Hotel, Stranorlar (2 nights) Europa Hotel, Belfast (1 night) Ashling Hotel, Dublin (2 nights) Brehon Hotel, Killarney (2 nights) Bunratty Castle Hotel, Bunratty (1 night)


the Book of Kells. Use your open-top bus tourvoucher and visit Guinness or Jameson. (B)

Day 9: Farmhouse Tea &Kiss the Blarney StonePause for photos at the Rock of Cashel and visita sheep farm to sample freshly-baked scones withtea. Continue to Blarney Castle to kiss the famousStone of Eloquence and shop at the BlarneyWoollen Mills before driving to Killarney. (B, D)

Day 10: Killarney Jaunting Car &Ring of KerryTake a traditional horse-drawn jaunting car toRoss Castle. Head off on the Ring of Kerry tourfor amazing natural beauty. Visit the SkelligExperience and enjoy lunch nearby. Travelthrough Molls Gap and pause at Ladies Viewfor scenic panoramas. (B, L)

Day 11: Bunratty Folk Park & BanquetDrive to Foynes to learn about the historic flightsaboard Pan Am seaplanes in the 1930s and1940s at the Flying Boat Museum. Visit theBunratty Folk Park and later head to BunrattyCastle for a medieval-style banquet. (B, D)

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

IRISH TRADITION - 2014

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Start dates from ShannonMon Apr 07 to Oct 27 Weekly departures

Land prices per person sharing in AU DollarsApr 07Apr 21 $2245 Jun 02Sep 22 $2589Apr 28May 26 2529 Sep 29Oct 27 2279Single room supplement: $625Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com

Tour Code: TRA14


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1

DUBLINCliffs of Moher

WATERFORD

KILLARNEY

Blarney

Galway

AntrimCoast

GiantsCauseway

BELFAST

Sligo

WESTPORTMourneMountains

DERRY

Downpatrick

BUNRATTY

FoynesNew Ross

1

AchillIsland

Kenmare


Dingle

Donegal

1

Dungarvan2

1-2+1

2

Ardara

Connemara

MountStewart

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

Day 2: St. Patrick & Ulster Folk ParkDrive north to visit Down Cathedral to seeSt. Patricks 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 & Mt. StewartSee the highlights of Victorian Belfastscity centre and relive the times of thefamous liner at Titanic Belfast. Tour statelyMount Stewart House and its glorious gardens.You are free for dinner this evening. (B)

Day 4: Giants Causeway & DerryTake the scenic coastal route to visit theGiants 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: Westport House & Achill IslandTour stately Westport House to view pricelessfurnishings. Cross to Achill Island by bridgeand follow the Atlantic Drive for wonderful viewsand visit the Deserted Village. (B, D)

Day 7: Cliffs Of Moher & Bunratty BanquetVisit the Connemara Marble Factory, tour GalwayCity and view the Poulnabrone Dolmen. Walkalong the majestic Cliffs of Moher to OBriensTower for great views. Head to Bunratty Castle toenjoy a jolly medieval banquet with music. (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)






8 dinners (D) including- Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet- Dinner and traditional show in Dublin- 6 table dhote dinners

1 lunch (L)


Tours of Dublin and Belfast

Walking tours of Derry and Waterfordwith local guides



Irish coffee and music sessionat the Marine Bar in Dungarvan


Visits and admissions to Dublin Castle,Down Cathedral, St. Patrick Centre, UlsterFolk Park, Titanic Belfast, Mount StewartHouse & Gardens, Giants Causeway,Triona Design, W. B. Yeats Grave, WestportHouse, Connemara Marble Factory,Poulnabrone Dolmen, Cliffs of Moher,Foynes Flying Boat Museum, BlarneyCastle, Blarney Woollen Mills, House ofWaterford Crystal, Dunbrody Famine Shipand J. F. K. Homestead




TOUR INCLUDES

HIGHLIGHTS Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet Traditional Irish Evening in Dublin

Giants Causeway Jaunting Car Ride Derry & Waterford Walks

Titanic Belfast Attraction

IRISH CLASSICSuper ior F i r s t C lass Hote ls 12 or 13 Day Coach Tour2099From A$

land only


Conrad 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: Killarneys Lakes &Jaunting Car RideTake a traditional horse-drawn jaunting car rideto Ross Castle. Enjoy a pub lunch in Kenmareand see the most spectacular parts of the Ringof Kerry. The evening is free in Killarney. (B, L)

Day 10: Kiss the Blarney StoneClimb to the top of Bla

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