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Ireland
Escorted Tours ~ Independent Self-Drive Tour
Charming Irish
~ Green Vistas ~ Folklore and Fairies
Visit Ireland's beautiful green
countryside, listen to Celtic Folklore of Magic and Elves and 'a Pot o
Gold'!
Or perhaps you would you like to discover more
about your Irish Ancestry? Call us at:
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Ireland Escorted Tours |
Ireland Self-Drive Tours |
Notre Dame vs. Navy in
Dublin Sep 1, 2012
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Our Irish tours offers the largest selection of
escorted bus tours around Ireland - with over 20
different itineraries of different lengths. Choose value-for-money first
class hotels or splurge with deluxe properties. AND, all of our
Ireland tours feature most meals, including specialty dinners with
lively, traditional Irish entertainment. Daily sightseeing is prepaid
and included. Yes our tours are 'All Inclusive'! Another great
reason to visit Ireland - and Frommer's Guide in
2011 voted Ireland the 'Favorite Holiday Destination' in the world! Come
visit Ireland, you'll be glad that you did!
The map of Ireland at the right shows the Republic of Ireland in darker
green [Gaelic Eire], it's Capital is Dublin is independent of the UK,
and is a
Constitutional Parliamentary Republic.
Northern Ireland is in the lighter green, is one of four countries of
the United Kingdom. Northern Ireland's Capital is Belfast, and a
Constitutional monarchy Consociationalism,
a sharing of power/duties so to speak and
Northern Ireland Office to oversea it all. When visiting Ireland
today, you can visit all of Ireland including Belfast, now at peace, is
a most interesting to visit and learn about.
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ESCORTED
TOURS OF IRELAND FROM 4 TO 16 NIGHTS
There is no doubt that the friendliness and welcome that you
receive when visiting Ireland is like no other country.
The Irish are very happy that you're visiting their country,
learning about their history, culture and customs. While
enjoying a very witty and fun and experienced tour guide to include
their Celtic terms and traditions and much more, and insight into their history and future.
Ireland is at long last peaceful, and great experience to
savor. Whether you're going there to learn more about
your Irish Ancestry, or just to see the country for the
first time, it will be a true learning experience for you. Escorted all-inclusive
tours are the way to go, with first class lodgings, meals
and sightseeing that is
all included.
CIE Tours offers the largest selection of escorted coach
tours around Ireland - over 20 different itineraries of
different lengths. Choose value-for-money first class hotels
or splurge with deluxe properties. And should you opt for a more Independent
means of travel or a Self-driving tours, that is easily
arranged as well and quite popular. Contact us today
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NOTRE DAME VS. NAVY GAME IN
DUBLIN IRELAND FROM 4 TO 16 NIGHTS
The first time Notre Dame and Navy faced off in Dublin,
Ireland was 1996, and a very exciting event!
These two rivalries -- Navy and Notre Dame have played
annually since 1927, and one of the longest continuous
sequence in college football. These two rivalries do not
come any better, and in 2012, their rematch, will be the
event of the season in the brand new Aviva Stadium in Dublin
Ireland! Notre Dame vs. Navy Football Game - for
more info on
Celtic Tours then call
to book your travel!
Aviva Stadium having been built on the grounds of the
Lansdowne Road Stadium and is the home to the Irish Rugby
Union team and the Irish National Soccer Team. Aviva Stadium
is one of the finest venues in the world, few stadiums
anywhere have attended to the detail, aesthetics and fan
comfort as in Aviva Stadium. Celtic Tours fans who travel to
Ireland to attend the Notre Dame vs Navy game will also
enjoy the beauty of Ireland for an unforgettable experience.
The Notre Dame vs Navy game is scheduled Sept 1, 2012,
please contact us now, early reservations are advised in
order to protect against exchange rates and to be assured of
admission. Contact Us Now to reserve your guaranteed
spot at the Notre Dame vs. Navy, 2012 game in Dublin,
Ireland!
Several itineraries are available, PLEASE CALL and
we'll email you all the itineraries, some dates are fully
booked already and
some have limited availability. Tickets to the game
are the primary venue, and you need to book as early as
possible to guarantee tickets and lodging. We
can always add two or three days of golf or sightseeing to
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Aviva Stadium
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TASTE OF
IRELAND
5 DAYS TOUR A - LAND ONLY
from $698
and w/AIR
6 Days
from $1208
Twin Sharing
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Your tour starts in Dublin and getting settled into your
hotel early in the morning. That afternoon join a local
guide for a tour of ancient and modern Dublin. Drive through
the main streets to see historic buildings such as Trinity
College, where the Book of Kells is housed; the evocative
figures of the Famine Memorial; and rows of Georgian houses
with gaily-painted doorways. Stop at Dublin Castle for a
guided tour through the elegant State Apartments, which are
filled with elaborate Waterford Crystal chandeliers and
portraits of prominent Irish leaders.
Departing Dublin to visit Blarney Castle and Killarney.
Travel through the midlands of Ireland, which has many mixed
farms, stopping for photos of the stately ruins on the Rock
of Cashel, continue your drive south and a visit at Blarney
Castle to kiss the famous “Stone of Eloquence.” Also visit
the Blarney Woollen Mills where you can find quality
Irish-made goods and arriving in Killarney, picturesquely
set beside lakes with Ireland's highest mountains, the
Macgillycuddy's Reeks, forming a backdrop. Next is the Ring
of Kerry and Skellig Experience, embarking on Ireland's most
popular scenic drive of 100 miles - the Ring of Kerry. This
winding route reveals breathtaking sights of the
Macgillycuddy's Reeks as well as coastal views of beaches
and cliffs. Drive through the village of Cahirciveen and
cross to Valencia Island by bridge. Visit the Skellig
Experience to learn about the nearby rocky islands where
early Christian monks lived in austere conditions and today
they form a thriving bird sanctuary. Stop to walk around
Sneem, where brightly-painted houses are grouped around a
central green. Pause at Moll's Gap for a view of the Three
Lakes of Killarney with the town in the distance. Upon
leaving Killarney and driving north to Tarbert for a
20-minute ferry ride across the wide River Shannon Estuary,
your tour continues along the Clare coast to the Cliffs of
Moher, a spectacular wall of limestone that reaches to
almost 700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. Drive past Lahinch
Golf Course, one of Ireland's most famous, and through the
marketing town of Ennis to Bunratty. Check in to Bunratty
Castle Hotel, and a special evening in the 'Great Hall' for
a medieval-style feast of excellent dishes and plenty of
wine. During and after the meal the lords and ladies will
serenade you with song and harp music, evocative of the
Middle Ages.
OPTIONS for TASTE OF
IRELAND
TOURS by Number of Days - Tour Inclusions will be different:
TASTE OF IRELAND
6 DAYS TOUR B - LAND ONLY
from $798
and w/AIR
6 Days
from $1348
DBL
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Travel from Dublin / Dublin - Overnights: 1 Dublin, 2
Killarney, 1 Bunratty, 1 Dublin
TASTE OF
IRELAND
6 DAYS TOUR C - LAND ONLY
from $848
and w/AIR
6 Days
from $1358
DBL
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Travel from Dublin / Shannon - Overnights: 2 Dublin,
2 Killarney, 1 Bunratty
TASTE OF
IRELAND
6 DAYS TOUR C - LAND ONLY
from $918
and w/AIR
6 Days
from $1468
DBL
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Travel from Dublin / Shannon - Overnights: 2 Dublin,
2 Killarney, 1 Bunratty, 1 Dublin |
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INDEPENDENT TRAVEL
SELF-DRIVE
TOURS
SELF-DRIVE
TOURS OF IRELAND - FROM 6 TO 11 NIGHTS / OR CUSTOM TRAVEL PLAN
There is no doubt that today's traveler might like to journey
on their own, and that's what is so great about independent
travel is just that, you can do your own thing. But
the backbone needs of your tour are included, and that is
the accommodations, the rental car, with all the necessities
to get you to where you're going, and your options of types
of accommodations, staying in a B&B or a Castle! All offer
full English breakfasts, and we also offer Chauffer driven
tours.and with this in mind we offer you Ireland and
our directory for accommodations that includes over
1,000 B&B's throughout Ireland. Private shower/bath &
bathroom are always included in our rates. Comprehensive
auto insurance is always included in our rates and 'Airport
Location Service Fees' are always included in our rates.
We'll mail you comprehensive vacation support tools,
including a B&B directory, guidebook, map, discount book and
more.
Stay in a real family home to experience a friendly welcome
from Irish homeowners. You have the freedom to decide where
to stay and you can choose from a variety of different town,
countryside and farm locations. All bed and breakfasts
are owned by the B & B operators themselves, who usually
live on the premises and bring a different perspective to
hospitality. Get to know the people, culture and region and
learn about local traditions. Enjoy a full Irish breakfast
with great local produce. And at these B & Bs,
the
B & B owners will help you find the greatest restaurant in
town, the liveliest pubs, the most interesting tourist
attractions and local amenities. Your Self-Drive Ireland
Vacation Includes a Hertz self-drive car for 6 days or
longer with unlimited mileage, based on 2 or 4 people
traveling together. With 80 years of travel excellence
our Ireland Travel Tour Operator has won numerous industry
awards, their track record and reputation for customer
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Kylemore Abbey
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GROUP TOURS OF
IRELAND INCLUDE FAITH BASED, GOLFING,
BEETLE + MUSIC TOURS
If you have a group of 10 or more travelers that wants to do
something special, we can create a custom Group Tour just
for you. Our 'Group Department' can create
or refine any itinerary to reflect your group's interests,
needs, time frame and budget. The types of tours that we can
offer are endless!
The cost of a customized tour depends on the duration,
hotels and features selected. We use mainly 3- and 4-star
hotels to provide a good value-for-money tour. With a bigger
budget, we can book 5-star and castle hotels that are
extremely popular. Special meals or sightseeing can be
included wherever you wish. The program is quoted to you as
a net rate and we include complimentary tour conductor
places in the land-only cost. Suggested ideas to
base a tour on ----
Faith-based Tours of Ireland, Britain or Italy |
Short Winter Spa or Pub Breaks | Pub and Music
Tours | Tracing your Irish Ancestors | Ireland's Fun
Golf Courses | Ireland's Nobel-winning Writers
| Britain's Great Gardens | In the
Footsteps of Chaucer and Shakespeare | Jane
Austin's England | Scottish Clans & Castles
| Harry Potter's England | Golf in
Scotland | Gourmet Italy | Italy's Great
Cathedrals | Wines of Tuscany |
Dalmatian Coast - 101 Highlights | Prague -
Europe's Hot Destination and much more call today at
or contact us through our
GROUP INQUIRY FORM. |
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Cliffs of Moher
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IRELAND GOURMET TOURS - All
ACCOMMODATIONS ARE 5 STAR HOTELS & CASTLES
here is no
doubt today that modern Irish cuisine compares with the very best in the world.
Furthermore, it excels in showcasing the very high quality of Ireland’s natural,
fresh, locally-produced ingredients. Experience the creative and culinary
talents of Irish chefs on offer in luxury establishments as you travel around
the island of Ireland. While you travel, enjoy the spectacular scenery and
intriguing history that Ireland has to offer. Read on for more details.
[Photos are representative of visits on these Gourmet Tours]
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GOURMET
TOUR OF
IRELAND 7 NIGHTS
Accessed via Dublin Airport (slight adjustment required for
those entering via Shannon Airport) and departed via Shannon
Airport, this gourmet tour includes overnights in some of
Ireland's Premier 5 ***** Hotels, Castles & Country Manor
Houses. All of your hotels are noted for their exceptionally
high standards of dining, all offering the option of tasting
menus (advance notice required.
The rates quoted for this tour include the one main evening
meal in each hotel although a small supplement will apply
should you wish to partake of their tasting menu. Of course,
when booking this tour, should you wish to forego one or
more of the evening meals, a reduction in the price will
result.
Your route will allow you to visit many of Ireland’s most
popular sights including the Monastic Settlement at
Glendalough and Powerscourt House in Wicklow, Waterford
Crystal and the Kennedy homestead in the South East, Blarney
Castle and Kinsale in County Cork, Killarney and the Dingle
Peninsula in County Kerry, the Cliffs of Moher and the
‘Burren Landscape’ of County Clare as well as the Rock of
Cashel and Cahir Castle in Tipperary.
Overnights:
Dunbrody House Hotel, County Wexford for 2 nights |
Longueville House Hotel, County Cork for 2 nights
The Park Hotel, Kenmare, County Kerry for 2 nights |
Dromoland Castle, County Clare for 1 night |
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Blarney Castle
From $1789.00 PP
Air Not Included
Contact for Detailed
Itinerary, Dates/Prices
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GOURMET
TOUR OF
IRELAND 8 NIGHTS
Accessed via Dublin Airport (slight adjustment required for
those entering via Shannon Airport) and departed via Shannon
Airport, this gourmet tour includes overnights in some of
Ireland's Premier 5 ***** Hotels, Castles & Country Manor
Houses. All of your hotels are noted for their exceptionally
high standards of dining, all offering the option of tasting
menus (advance notice required.
The rates quoted for this tour include the one main evening
meal in each hotel although a small supplement will apply
should you wish to partake of their tasting menu. Of course,
when booking this tour, should you wish to forego one or
more of the evening meals, a reduction in the price will
result.
Your route will allow you to visit many of Ireland’s most
popular sights including the Monastic Settlement at
Glendalough and Powerscourt House in Wicklow, Waterford
Crystal and the Kennedy homestead in the South East, Blarney
Castle and Kinsale in County Cork, Killarney and the Dingle
Peninsula in County Kerry, the Cliffs of Moher and the
‘Burren Landscape’ of County Clare as well as the Rock of
Cashel and Cahir Castle in Tipperary.
Overnights:
Dunbrody House Hotel, County Wexford for 2 nights |
Longueville House Hotel, County Cork for 2 nights
The Park Hotel, Kenmare, County Kerry for 2 nights |
Dromoland Castle, County Clare for 2 nights
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Bunratty Castle
From $2147.00 PP
Air Not Included
Contact for Detailed
Itinerary, Dates/Prices
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GOURMET
TOUR OF
IRELAND 10 NIGHTS
Accessed via Dublin Airport (slight adjustment required for
those entering via Shannon Airport) and departed via Shannon
Airport, this gourmet tour includes overnights in some of
Ireland's Premier 5 ***** Hotels, Castles & Country Manor
Houses. All of your hotels are noted for their exceptionally
high standards of dining, all offering the option of tasting
menus (advance notice required.
The rates quoted for this tour include the one main evening
meal in each hotel although a small supplement will apply
should you wish to partake of their tasting menu. Of course,
when booking this tour, should you wish to forego one or
more of the evening meals, a reduction in the price will
result.
Your route will allow you to visit many of Ireland’s most
popular sights including the Monastic Settlement at
Glendalough and Powerscourt House in Wicklow, Waterford
Crystal and the Kennedy homestead in the South East, Blarney
Castle and Kinsale in County Cork, Killarney and the Dingle
Peninsula in County Kerry, the Cliffs of Moher and the
‘Burren Landscape’ of County Clare as well as the Rock of
Cashel and Cahir Castle in Tipperary.
Overnights:
Dunbrody House Hotel, County Wexford for 2 nights |
Longueville House Hotel, County Cork for 2 nights | The Park
Hotel, Kenmare, County Kerry for 2 nights | Dromoland
Castle, County Clare for 2 nights | The Merrion Hotel,
Dublin for 2 nights
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Cliffs of Moher
From $2565.00
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Air Not Included
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Itinerary, Dates/Prices
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GOURMET
TOUR OF
IRELAND 12 NIGHTS
Accessed via Dublin Airport (slight adjustment required for
those entering via Shannon Airport) and departed via Shannon
Airport, this gourmet tour includes overnights in some of
Ireland's Premier 5 ***** Hotels, Castles & Country Manor
Houses. All of your hotels are noted for their exceptionally
high standards of dining, all offering the option of tasting
menus (advance notice required .
The rates quoted for this tour include the one main evening
meal in each hotel although a small supplement will apply
should you wish to partake of their tasting menu. Of course,
when booking this tour, should you wish to forego one or
more of the evening meals, a reduction in the price will
result.
Your route will allow you to visit many of Ireland’s most
popular sights including the Monastic Settlement at
Glendalough and Powerscourt House in Wicklow, Waterford
Crystal and the Kennedy homestead in the South East, Blarney
Castle and Kinsale in County Cork, Killarney and the Dingle
Peninsula in County Kerry, the Cliffs of Moher and the
‘Burren Landscape’ of County Clare as well as the Rock of
Cashel and Cahir Castle in Tipperary.
Overnights:
Dunbrody House Hotel, County Wexford for 3 nights |
Longueville House Hotel, County Cork for 2 nights | The Park
Hotel, Kenmare, County Kerry for 3 nights | Dromoland
Castle, County Clare for 2 nights | The Merrion Hotel,
Dublin for 2 nights |
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Cahir Castle
From $2968.00 PP
Air Not Included
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Itinerary, Dates/Prices
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GOURMET TOUR OF
IRELAND 14 NIGHTS
Accessed via Dublin Airport (slight adjustment required for
those entering via Shannon Airport) and departed via Shannon
Airport, this gourmet tour includes overnights in some of
Ireland's Premier 5 ***** Hotels, Castles & Country Manor
Houses. All of your hotels are noted for their exceptionally
high standards of dining, all offering the option of tasting
menus (advance notice required .
The rates quoted for this tour include the one main evening
meal in each hotel although a small supplement will apply
should you wish to partake of their tasting menu. Of course,
when booking this tour, should you wish to forego one or
more of the evening meals, a reduction in the price will
result.
Your route will allow you to visit many of Ireland’s most
popular sights including the Monastic Settlement at
Glendalough and Powerscourt House in Wicklow, Waterford
Crystal and the Kennedy homestead in the South East, Blarney
Castle and Kinsale in County Cork, Killarney and the Dingle
Peninsula in County Kerry, the Cliffs of Moher and the
‘Burren Landscape’ of County Clare as well as the Rock of
Cashel and Cahir Castle in Tipperary.
Overnights:
Dunbrody House Hotel, County Wexford for 3 nights |
Longueville House Hotel, County Cork for 2 nights | The Park
Hotel, Kenmare, County Kerry for 3 nights | Dromoland
Castle, County Clare for 2 nights | Ashford Castle for 3
nights | The Merrion Hotel, Dublin for 2 nights
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Dingle Peninsula
From $3385.00 PP
Air Not Included
Contact for Detailed
Itinerary, Dates/Prices
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IRELAND TRAVEL INFO REQUEST FORM
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receiving your request. Rest assured
that we'll do our best to make your Irish Travel Experience a great one! Please fill in all the requested info, as
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IRELAND
DAY TOURS:
All
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Day Tours |
Belfast |
Dublin
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Killarney
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