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2 0 1 4 IRELAND, SCOTLAND, ENGLAND & WALES

IRELAND & BRITAIN DISCOVER THE CIE TOURS

£350

+ ADVANTAGE Your holiday money will go a lot further! Did you know that most tour operators sell optional extras to clients while on tour? That policy can cost couples over £350 for options such as medieval banquets, dinner/shows, walking tours and more. These features are included on all CIE Tours escorted holidays to Ireland and Britain so your clients can enjoy them without daily sales pitches and additional costs. OTHER STRENGTHS OF CIE TOURS INTERNATIONAL: • Largest selection of quality tours to Ireland & Britain • Guaranteed tour departures • 82 years of travel excellence • Incentives to loyal re-sellers

CONTACT DETAILS

CIE Tours International 35 Lower Abbey Street Dublin 1 Ireland

Sales Telephone: Fax: Email:

+353 1 703 4154 +353 1 874 5564 paul.oneill@cietours.ie

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CIE Tours International Tour Operators Tariff 2014 Welcome to CIE Tours International

Willkommen Bei CIE Tours International

Dear Colleague

Liebe Kollegin, lieber Kollege,

Welcome back to CIE Tours International for 2014, and if it is your first time with us, a hearty Irish “fáilte”. You have taken the first step in ensuring that your clients have an operator in Ireland and the UK who you can trust. The CIE Tours tariff for overseas tour operators 2014 is founded upon our now famous tradition of offering the highest quality of scheduled coach tours of Ireland and the UK. As a destination, Ireland and the UK offers more than ever before for both mind and body, whether your client just wants to relax or if a more active holiday is required. CIE Tours International is delighted to be your source for all of your client’s touring requirements. With a desk in the arrivals halls of Dublin Airport , you can be assured of a convenient point of contact for your customer.

Willkommen zurück bei CIE Tours International im Jahr 2014. Wenn Sie unser Programm zum ersten mal in den Händen halten, wünschen wir ein herzliches Irisches „fáilte”. Sie haben den ersten Schritt unternommen, um durch einen Reiseveranstalter in Irland vertreten zu sein, dem Sie vetrauen können. Der CIE Tours Tarif für Reiseveranstalter 2014 wurde begründet auf unsere mittlerweile bekannte Tradition, die höchste Qualität für geplante Busrundreisen in Irland anzubieten. Als Reiseziel hat Irland mehr für Leib und Seele zu bieten als jemals zuvor. Egal ob Ihre Kunden sich entspannen oder lieber einen aktiven Urlaub verbringen möchten. CIE Tours International ist erfreut, für die Unterkünfte und die Beförderung all Ihrer einzel reisenden Kunden zu sorgen. Wir versichern Ihnen, daß Ihre Kunden mit unseren Flughafenschaltern in den Ankunftshallen der Flughäfen in Shannon und Dublin, günstig gelegene und bequem zu erreichende Ansprech-partner finden.

IMPORTANT! AIRPORT TRANSFERS Transfers, where included, are dependent on CIE Tours receiving transfer details. We CANNOT guarantee to provide arrival or departure transfers without these. Please also advise if transfers are not required. DOCUMENTATION Please supply us with an e-mail address so that we can send you the clients’ travel documents. They will need these, so please forward them to your clients.

Welcome

CIE Tours International has provided over a million travellers with the highest quality holidays to Ireland and Britain during the past 80+ years. As a division of Ireland’s National Transport Company, we have built up an enviable reputation for security and reliability with our satisfied clients and the travel industry.

Our coach tours offer all the advantages of a luxury cruise - without the water. Programs encompass airport transfers, daily sightseeing program, full breakfasts, table d’hôte dinners, medieval banquets, cabarets and visits to attractions. Our trained personnel take care of all the details. We urge you to compare the tour features to those of our competitors to understand why we have earned our excellent reputation for quality and value. If you are considering a self drive Holiday, we suggest that you compare coach tour prices as they offer better value for money when overall daily costs are considered.

No Hidden Extras

Guaranteed Departures We offer guaranteed departures on the vast majority of our Tours. These dates are on our website. Go to www.cietours.com for details.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us with all your needs for 2014, whether it is to buy onto one of our own fantastic coach tours, or if you need us to provide a handling service for your own branded coach tours. Talk to us and we can provide you with the best solutions. 2

Welcome

7 Day Superior First Class

3 Irish Discovery

7 Day Superior First Class

4 Southern Gems

7 Day Superior First Class

10 12

6 Southern Supreme

8 Day Deluxe & Castle

7 Northern Supreme

8 Day Deluxe & Castle

8 Mystical Ireland

8 Day Superior First Class

9 The Irish Pubs & Folklore Tour

8 or 9 Day First Class

10 Irish Spirit

8 or 9 Day First Class

11 Irish Adventure

8 or 9 Day Superior & First Class

12 Irish Gold

8 or 9 Day Deluxe & Superior First Class

13 Northern Welcome

9 Day Superior & First Class Hotels/B&Bs

14 Irish Legends

9 or 10 Day Superior & First Class

15 Northern Gems

9 or 10 Day Superior First Class

16 Irish Explorer

9 or 10 Day Superior First Class

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17 Leisurely Ireland

10 Day Superior First Class

18 Irish Odyssey

12 Day Superior First Class

19 Irish Tradition

12 Day Superior First Class

20 Emerald Supreme

12 or 13 Day Deluxe & Castle

21 Irish Classic

12 or 13 Day Superior First Class

22 Jewels of Ireland

14 or 15 Day Superior First Class

Tours of Britain & Combination Tours of Ireland & Britain

Why not book a group on to one of our Tours? Inclusive tours with no optional extras. Largest selection of itineraries. Our strong buying power gives you better prices.

Picking The Ideal Tour We have a great selection of coach tours and self drive programs. Some people enjoy a trip where they don’t have to drive or worry about making hotel reservations. Others prefer to wander at will. Consider combining a couple of coach tours or take a coach tour first and then do some exploring on your own.

5, 6 or 7 Day Superior & First Class

2 Irish Fling

5 Irish Heritage & Dromoland Castle 7 or 8 Day Deluxe & Superior First Class

Inclusive Coach Tours

CIE Tours does not believe in offering “optional” extras when you are on Holiday. This policy allows your tour director to focus totally on your needs rather than selling optional tours. Check our “Tour Includes” panel for each Holiday to see the exciting features that are included. Note that all of our tours in Scotland feature a Scottish evening with dinner and entertainment, all passengers staying in Edinburgh when the Tattoo is operating in August receive prime reserved seats for this exciting event. And in Ireland our tours include Irish cabaret dinner and show in Dublin and/or Medieval Banquet in Shannon. So check each itinerary to see what is covered. These features could add up to hundreds of Sterling if purchased separately.

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Security & Reliability

1 Taste of Ireland

Our insistence on quality translates into happy Travellers! Contact us at: reservations@cietours.ie

23 Taste of Scotland

5 or 6 Day Superior First Class

24 Scottish Supreme NEW!

6 or 7 Day Deluxe Hotels

25 Heart of Wales & England

8 Day Superior & First Class

26 English &Scottish Discovery

8 Day Superior First Class

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27 Celtic Sampler NEW!

8 or 9 Day Superior First Class

28 Scottish Dream

8 or 9 Day Superior First Class

29 Best of Britain

9 or 10 Day Superior & First Class

30 Irish & British Focus

9 Day Deluxe & Superior First Class

31 British & Irish Delight

9 Day Deluxe & Superior First Class

32 Taste of Scotland & Ireland

10 or 11 Day Superior First Class

33 British & Irish Elegance

10 or 11 Day Superior & First Class

34 Taste of Wales & Ireland

10 or 12 Day Superior & First Class

35 British Heritage

11 Day Superior & First Class

36 Scottish & Irish Supreme NEW!

11 or 12 Day Deluxe Hotels

37 The Scots Irish Tour

11 Day Superior First Class

38 Scottish Isles & Glens

13 or 14 Day Superior & First Class

39 Scottish & Irish Dream

13 or 14 Day Superior & First Class

40 British & Irish Voyager

14 Day Superior First Class

41 British & Irish Grandeur

14 or 15 Day Deluxe & Superior First Class

42 The Scots Irish Tour & more

14 or 15 Day Superior & First Class

43 Scottish & Irish Gold NEW!

15 or 16 Superior First Class

44 Icons of Britain

16 Day Superior First Class

Pre-night Prices Terms & Conditions

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WELCOME

Tours of Ireland

Why choose CIE TOURS INTERNATIONAL?

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Superior & First Class Hotels – 5, 6 or 7 Day Coach Tour

Tour Highlights

Day 5: Cliffs of Moher & Bunratty Castle

Dublin Pub Dinner / Show Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet Dublin Castle Kiss the Blarney Stone Ring of Kerry Tour Cliffs of Moher A NOTE OF EXPLANATION This very popular tour offers 5 different possibilities: Tour A: 1 night in Dublin at start and finishing in Shannon – 4 nights Tour B: 1 night in Dublin at start and finishing with an overnight in Dublin – 5 nights Tour C: 2 nights in Dublin at start and finishing in Shannon – 5 nights Tour D: 2 nights in Dublin at start and finishing with an overnight in Dublin – 6 nights Tour Z: 1 night in Dublin at start and finishing in Dublin Airport on evening of day 5 – 4 nights

Please consider that if your client takes Tour B rather than Tour Z, an overnight in Dublin—with breakfast—at the Academy Hotel, can cost as little as 6 0.

Day 1: Tours C & D Arrive Dublin & City Sightseeing Tours C & D start at Dublin Airport with a group transfer to your hotel between 7:00 am and 12:00 noon. If your ﬂight arrives later than noon, transfer to the hotel at your own expense. In the afternoon use your independent open-top bus tour voucher with a Guinness or Jameson visit and tasting – these features are valid for 48 hours.

Day 2: Dublin & Pub Evening Tours A, B & Z land at Dublin Airport and transfer to your hotel as above. Those 1-2 + 1 on Tours C & D enjoy a free morning Galway in Dublin for further sightseeing with the included vouchers. At 2:00 pm all Cliffs of participants join a local guide for a tour Moher 1 BUNRATTY of ancient and modern Dublin. Drive Shannon Cashel through the main streets to see historic buildings such as Trinity College, where the Book of Kells is housed; the evocative KILLARNEY ﬁgures of the Famine Memorial; and rows 2 of Georgian houses with gaily-painted doorways. Ring of Kerry Blarney Take a guided tour through parts of Dublin Castle, which was the seat of power and government for 1 = Overnight Stops = Start City = End City many centuries and today plays a leading role in Sterlingpean Union activities. Return to your Connemara

Taste of Ireland

DUBLIN

hotel for a get-together with your tour group and a welcome drink. In the evening head to a Dublin Pub for a great dinner of Irish specialties and a lively show with popular Irish songs and intricate stepdancing. (B, D)

Day 3: Blarney Castle & Killarney Depart Dublin and travel through the midlands of Ireland, which has many mixed farms. Stop for photos of the stately ruins on the Rock of Cashel, rising high above the surrounding plain. Continue your drive south and, just a few miles outside Cork, visit Blarney Castle to kiss the famous “Stone of Eloquence.” Also visit the Blarney Woollen Mills where you can ﬁnd quality Irish made goods of all types, conveniently displayed under one roof. Drive through Macroom, built around a ﬁne castle, and into County Kerry where the scenery becomes more mountainous. Arrive in Killarney, picturesquely set beside lakes with Ireland’s highest mountains, the Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, forming a backdrop. Check in to your hotel and relax before dinner. (B, D)

Day 4: Ring of Kerry & Skellig Experience Today embark 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. As you travel along, there will be plenty of stops for photos at the best vantage points. Stop

Leave Killarney and drive 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, which is located close to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park. In the evening head to Bunratty Castle for a memorable experience in a wonderful setting with good food and entertainment. Take your place 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. (B, D)

Day 6: Shannon Departure or Dublin Extension via Galway

J Airport transfers at start and end of tour

If you are on Tours A or C, take a group transfer to arrive at nearby Shannon Airport at either 7:30 am or 10:30 am. If you book an early flight from Shannon Airport, you may need to take a taxi at your own expense. If you are on Tours B, D or Z, drive north to Galway city for a panoramic tour and take some time to look around the city before travelling out along the famous Galway Bay to Spiddal where the locals still speak the Irish language. Then drive across the rugged boglands of Connemara to Moycullen to visit the Connemara Marble Factory. See how locally-quarried marble is made into attractive products and enjoy tea and scones. Travel across the country to Dublin and check in to a different hotel. If you are on tour Z transfer to Dublin airport to arrive at circa 18:00 hrs. Please ensure flights are booked with this in mind. We suggest flights are booked for 19:30 hours at the earliest. This evening you are free to spend the final night of your tour exploring the pubs in the lively Temple Bar area or experience one of Dublin’s fine restaurants. (B)

J Sightseeing by luxury coach

Day 7: Depart from Dublin Airport

J Sheepdog trials on Ring of Kerry

Group transfers are provided to Dublin Airport to arrive at 6:00 am, 9:00 am or 12:00 noon to check in for your ﬂight. If you need an earlier transfer, your tour director will arrange one for you. Then you can shop for duty-free goods before boarding your ﬂight home. (B)

TASTE OF IRELAND (Tour B)

1 night Dublin, 2 Nights Killarney, 1 night Bunratty Tour starts Dublin on dates below and ends in Shannon Mon Jan 20 to Mon Dec 15 Sat Mar 08 to Sat Nov 29 Thur April 10 to Thur Oct 30

1 night Dublin, 2 Nights Killarney, 1 night Bunratty, 1 night Dublin. Tour starts Dublin on dates below and ends in Dublin Mon Jan 20 to Mon Dec 15 Sat Mar 08 to Sat Nov 29 Thur April 10 to Thur Oct 30

501 561 561 655

SRS

153

Oct 02–27 Oct 30 Nov–Dec

570 501 501

Jan–Mar Mar 29 & 31 Apr May–Sept

566 608 608 697

SRS

178

Oct 02–27 Oct 30 Nov–Dec

617 566 566

TASTE OF IRELAND (Tour D)

2 nights Dublin, 2 Nights Killarney, 1 night Bunratty Tour starts Dublin on dates below and ends in Shannon

2 nights Dublin, 2 Nights Killarney, 1 night Bunratty, 1 night Dublin Tour starts Dublin on dates below and ends in Dublin

Jan–Mar Mar 30 Apr 04–27 Apr 30

591 642 642 744

SRS

179

May–Sept Oct 01–29 Oct 31 Nov–Dec

Sun Jan 19 to Sun Dec 14 Fri Mar 07 to Fri Nov 28 Wed April 09 to Wed Oct 29 744 651 591 591

Jan–Mar 28 Mar 30 Apr 04–27 Apr 30

637 693 693 804

SRS

208

May–Sept Oct 01–29 Oct 31 Nov–Dec

804 702 637 637

Mon Jan 20 to Mon Dec 15 Sat Mar 08 to Sat Nov 29 Thur April 10 to Thur Oct 30

J 3 dinners (D) including - Pub dinner and traditional show - Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet - 1 table d’ hôte dinner in Killarney J 1 lunch (L) J Welcome get-together drink J Tour of Dublin with a local guide

J Ferry ride across the River Shannon J Tea and scones at Connemara Marble Factory (Tours B,D & Z only)

J Visits and admissions to Dublin Castle, Blarney Castle, Blarney Woollen Mills, Skellig Experience and Cliffs of Moher J Headsets for walking tours J Deluxe carry-on backpack, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap

SUPERIOR FIRST CLASS HOTELS Stay at the following (or similar): Doubletree by Hilton, Dublin (1 night or 2 nights – Tours C & D only) Killarney Towers Hotel, Killarney (2 nights) Bunratty Castle Hotel, Bunratty (1 night)

TASTE OF IRELAND (Tour Z) 1 night Dublin, 2 Nights Killarney, 1 night Bunratty Tour starts Dublin on dates below and ends in Dublin airport on the evening of day 5

J Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1

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

TASTE OF IRELAND (Tour C)

Sun Jan 19 to Sun Dec 14 Fri Mar 07 to Sat Nov 28 Wed April 09 to Wed Oct 29

J 4, 5 or 6 nights in hotels listed

J Dublin open-top bus tour with a visit and drink at Guinness Storehouse or Old Jameson Distillery (Tours C & D only)

TASTE OF IRELAND (Tour A)

Jan–Mar Mar 29 & 31 Apr May–Sept

J Professional driver/guide

Jan–Mar 24 Mar 29 & 31 Apr May - Sept

515 583 583 668

SRS

153

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Taste of Ireland

at Kells to meet a local farmer, Brendan Ferris, for a taste of farm life with a sheepdog demonstration of herding ﬂocks and see different breeds of sheep. Drive through the village of Cahirciveen and cross to Valencia Island by bridge where you’ll visit the Skellig Experience to learn about the nearby rocky islands where early Christian monks lived in austere conditions. Sit down to a casual lunch in a cosy pub. Stop to walk around Sneem, where brightlypainted 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. Return to Killarney and enjoy a free evening for independent dining or exploring the many pubs in the town. (B, L)

Oct 02–27 Oct 30 Nov–Dec

583 515 515

Academy Plaza Hotel, Dublin (1 night – Tours B & D only)

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5, 6 & 7-DAY TOURS

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES

Tour code: TAA14 Taste of Ireland

J Airport transfers at start and end of tour

Irish Fling

J Sightseeing by luxury coach J Professional tour director J 6 nights in hotels listed

Superior First Class Hotels – 7 Day Coach Tour

J Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1 J 4 dinners (D) including:

- Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet - Dublin Pub dinner and traditional show - 2 table d’ hôte dinners J 1 lunch (L) J Welcome get-together drink J Walking tours of Waterford with local

guide J Horse-drawn jaunting car ride in

Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet Day 5: Waterford & Dublin Pub Show Visit the House of Waterford Crystal to see how molten glass is blown into shapes before being cut by hand by experts and view priceless trophies. In New Ross explore the Dunbrody Famine Ship which transported people to the U.S. during the 1940’s Famine. Stop at the nearby Kennedy Homestead where the ancestors of President Kennedy lived. In Dublin, this evening’s destination is a Dublin Pub for dinner with traditional Irish songs and intricate step-dancing. (B, D)

Pub Dinner / Show in Dublin Giant’s Causeway Derry & Waterford Walks

Today you are free to tour Dublin as you wish. Use your independent open-top city bus tour voucher, which is valid for a 48-hour period. You may stay on the bus for the entire loop of the city’s places of interest or get off at 23 stops near major attractions. We also include admission to either Guinness Storehouse or Old Jameson Distillery to see stout or whiskey production techniques and enjoy a drink of the ﬁnished product. (B)

Day 7: Tour Ends Dublin Airport Use your taxi transfer to arrive in Dublin Airport in ample time to check in for your ﬂight. (B)

Mar

Day 1: Shannon & Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet

Cliffs of Moher Shannon

BUNRATTY

Foynes Dingle 2

KILLARNEY

Kenmare

Irish Fling

Blarney

Your tour starts at Shannon Airport with a group transfer to your nearby hotel, available between 7:00 am and 12:00 noon. If your ﬂight arrives later than 12:00 noon, transfer to the hotel at your own expense. At 2:00 pm take a drive to the coast to view the Cliffs of Moher, an awesome wall of rock that plunges into the DUBLIN Atlantic Ocean. Return to your 2 hotel where you’ll have free time to take a stroll through the Bunratty Folk Park or visit the 200-year-old Durty Nelly’s Pub. Join your New Ross tour director for a welcome drink before heading to 15th 1 WATERFORD century Bunratty Castle for a Dungarvan jolly medieval-style dinner where the Lords and Ladies serenade you with favourite songs. (D)

1 = Overnight Stops = Start City = End City

Day 2: Flying Boat Museum & Dingle Peninsula

Apr

Drive through the outskirts of Limerick and alongside the River Shannon to visit Foynes Flying Boat Museum. During the 1930’s and early 1940’s, aircraft landed on the River Shannon and the museum’s memorabilia recreates this era. Journey along the Dingle Peninsula for glorious scenic views. Stop in the town of Dingle and head to your hotel in Killarney. (B, D) May

Day 3: Killarney’s Lakes & Jaunting Car Ride Take a traditional horse-drawn jaunting car ride to Ross Castle for views of Lough Leane, Killarney’s largest lake. Drive to the delightful town of Kenmare where brightly-painted buildings are enhanced with ﬂowers and savour a casual pub lunch. View spectacular mountain scenery at Moll’s Gap and Ladies’ View. The evening is free in Killarney. (B, L)

Day 4: Blarney Castle & Traditional Music Travel to Blarney Castle to climb to the top and kiss the famous “Stone of Eloquence” and shop at the Blarney Woollen Mills. Drive to Dungarvan

Jun

710

Fri 21

710

Jun

Fri 13

914

Wed 18

Sep

Wed 03

914

Fri 05

914

Fri 28

753

Fri 20

914

Wed 10

914

Fri 04

753

Wed 25

914

Fri 12

914

Wed 09

753

Fri 27

914

Wed 17

914

Fri 11

753

Wed 02

914

Fri 19

914

Jul

Wed 16

753

Fri 04

914

Wed 24

914

Fri 18

753

Wed 09

914

Fri 26

914

Wed 23

753

Fri 11

914

Wed 01

770

Oct

Fri 25

753

Wed 16

914

Fri 03

770

Wed 30

876

Fri 18

914

Wed 08

770

Fri 02

876

Wed 23

914

Fri 10

770

Wed 07

876

Fri 25

914

Wed 15

770

Fri 09

876

Wed 30

914

Fri 17

770

Wed 14

876

Fri 16

876

Aug

and drink at Guinness Storehouse or Old Jameson Distillery J Visits and admissions to Cliffs of Moher,

Foynes Flying Boat Museum, Blarney Castle, Blarney Woollen Mills, House of Waterford Crystal, Dunbrody Famine Ship and Kennedy Homestead J Headsets for walking tours

luggage tags & strap Departure Dates and Price p/p sharing

Fri 14

Marine Bar in Dungarvan J Dublin open-top bus tour with a visit

J Deluxe carry-on backpack, ticket wallet,

Jaunting Car Ride Tour starts in Shannon

J Irish coffee and music session at the

Fri 01

914

Wed 22

770

Wed 06

914

Fri 24

770

Wed 21

876

Fri 08

914

Wed 29

710

Fri 23

876

Wed 13

914

Fri 31

710

Wed 28

876

Fri 15

914

Fri 07

710

Fri 30

914

Wed 20

914

Fri 14

710

Wed 04

914

Fri 22

914

Fri 21

710

Fri 06

914

Wed 27

914

Wed 11

914

Fri 29

914

Nov

SRS

J All local taxes, hotel service charges &

porterage for one suitcase per person

SUPERIOR FIRST CLASS HOTELS Stay at the following (or similar): Bunratty Castle Hotel, Bunratty (1 night) Killarney Plaza Hotel, Killarney (2 nights) Granville Hotel, Waterford (1 night)

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Tour Highlights

Killarney

Day 6: Explore Dublin City

to the Marine Bar for a creamy Irish coffee and an informal traditional music session. Continue to Waterford and after dinner join a local guide for a stroll around the historic streets of this old port city. (B, D)

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7-DAY TOUR

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES

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

234

Tour code: CLA14. All prices in Sterling. Irish Fling

J Airport transfers at start and end of tour

Irish Discovery

J Sightseeing by luxury coach J Professional tour director J 6 nights in hotels listed

Superior First Class Hotels – 7 Day Coach Tour

J Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1 J 5 dinners (D) including - Old Jameson Distillery “Shindig” Night - Kate Kearney’s Cottage Irish night - 3 table d’ hote dinners J Welcome get-together drink J Tours of Dublin J Dublin open-top bus tour with Guinness of Jameson visit J Horse-drawn jaunting car ride in Killarney movies – “Ryan’s Daughter” and “Far & Away.” Drive to Slea Head at the western tip of the peninsula for spectacular views. Stop in the town of Dingle to visit the Dingle Brewing Company and sample the local brew. Dine at Kate Kearney’s Cottage and watch lively music, song and dance. (B, D)

Tour Highlights Dingle Peninsula Blarney Castle

Day 7: Tour Ends Dublin Airport Group transfers are provided to Dublin Airport to arrive at 6:00 am, 9:00 am or 12:00 noon, in good time to check in for your ﬂight home. (B)

Day 5: Flying Boat Museum & Cliffs of Moher

Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel

J Visits and admissions to Book of Kells at Trinity College, Blarney Castle, Blarney Woollen Mills, Dingle Brewing Company, Foynes Flying Boat Museum, Cliffs of Moher and Clonmacnoise Monastic Site J Headsets for walking tours

Travel to the River Shannon Estuary to visit Foynes Flying Boat Museum. Learn about the early days of ﬂight as this was the landing place for Pan Am Clippers. Stop in Bunratty for a look around Durty Nelly’s Pub or the Bunratty Folk Park. View the Cliffs of Moher, an impressive wall of rock that rises 700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean and take a panoramic tour around Galway before checking in to your hotel. (B, D)

Killarney’s Jaunting Cars

J Tea and scones at Rathbaun Farm

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7-DAY TOUR

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES

J Deluxe carry-on backpack, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap J All local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person

SUPERIOR FIRST CLASS HOTELS Stay at the following (or similar):

Day 6: 6th Century Clonmacnoise & Fitzpatrick Castle Stay

GALWAY 1

Clonmacnoise Cliffs of Moher Foynes

Dingle

KILLARNEY

Cashel

Land at Dublin airport between 07:am and 12:00 noon and take a group transfer to your hotel. If you arrive after 12:00 noon you will have to take a transfer at your own expense. The afternoon is free for 2 1 you to explore Dublin and use DUBLIN your voucher for a hop on, hop off bus tour with a visit to either Guinness or Jameson distillery. In the evening join your tour director for a welcome drink in your hotel.

Day 2: Dublin Tour & Irish “Shindig” Night

This morning tour Dublin to see Georgian squares with elegant row houses, public buildings, public 1 = Overnight Stops parks and lively shopping streets. Enter Trinity = Start City = End City College to view the 8th century illuminated

Blarney

Irish Discovery

gospel manuscript of the Book of Kells. The afternoon is at leisure for further sightseeing and shopping. Head to the Old Jameson Distillery for a guided tour, followed by “Shindig,” dinner with a traditional Irish show. (B, D)

Tour starts in Dublin

Day 3: Blarney Castle & Killarney Travel south through farming country and stop to view the Rock of Cashel, which rises high above the surrounding plain. Just a few miles outside Cork, visit Blarney Castle to kiss the famous “Stone of Eloquence.” Also visit the Blarney Woollen Mills before driving through Macroom and into County Kerry, where the scenery becomes more mountainous. Check in to your hotel in Killarney and relax before dinner. (B, D)

Day 4: Dingle Peninsula & Brewery Take a jaunting car ride to majestic Ross Castle on the shores of Lough Leane. Then discover the scenic Dingle Peninsula, made famous by two

Apr May

Jun

Brehon Hotel, Killarney (2 nights) Meyrick Hotel, Galway (1 night) Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel, Killiney, Dublin (1 night)

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Day 1: Arrival at Dublin Airport

Croke Park Hotel, Dublin (2 nights)

Stop at Rathbaun Farm for tea and scones and see traditional farming methods and animals. Visit Clonmacnoise, a monastic settlement founded in 545 AD by St. Ciaran, to see round towers, elaborate Celtic crosses and church ruins. Continue to your elegant castle hotel, located on the south side of Dublin. Enjoy a special farewell dinner with your fellow travellers in your hotel. (B, D) Departure Dates and Price p/p sharing

Mon 18

850

Mon 25

Jul

Mon 04

927

850

Mon 11

927

Mon 12

914

Mon 02

914

Mon 18

927

Mon 19

914

Mon 09

914

Mon 16

914

Mon 23

914

Mon 08

927

Mon 10

850

Mon 30

914

Mon 15

927

Mon 17

850

Mon 06

914

Mon 22

927

Mon 24

850

Mon 13

914

Mon 29

914

Mon 31

850

Mon 20

914

Mon 27

914

Aug

Mon 25

927

Mon 01

927

Sep

Oct

SRS

Mon 05

914

Mon 26

914

Mon 03

850

221

Tour code: VOA14. All prices in Sterling. Irish Discovery

Southern Gems

J Airport transfers at start and end of tour J Sightseeing by luxury coach J Professional tour director

Superior First Class Hotels – 7 Day Coach Tour

J 6 nights in hotels listed J Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1 J 4 dinners (D) including - Dublin Pub dinner and traditional show - Knappogue Castle Medieval Banquet - Wm Cairnes Gastropub farewell dinner - 2 table d’ hôte dinners

Day 5: Dingle Peninsula Tour & South Pole Inn

Tour Highlights

Discover the glorious Dingle Peninsula with heathery mountains and sandy beaches. Drive to Slea Head at the westernmost tip of the peninsula before returning to the town of Dingle for a pub lunch. Drive to the nearby South Pole Inn for an Irish coffee and learn about the Antarctic explorer, Tom Crean. The evening is free. (B, L)

Knappogue Castle Medieval Banquet Dublin Pub Dinner / Show

Day 6: Cliffs of Moher & Banquet Visit the Foynes Flying Boat Museum, which recalls

early days of ﬂying during the 1930’s and early 1940’s. Travel to Bunratty to your hotel near Durty Nelly’s and Bunratty Folk Park. At 2:30 pm depart for the Cliffs of Moher, a dramatic wall of rock that plunges to the Atlantic Ocean. Drive a few miles to 15th century Knappogue Castle for a medieval-style banquet with entertainment. (B, D)

Day 7: Home from Shannon Complimentary group transfers are provided to Shannon airport to arrive at 06:00am , 09:00am or 12:00 Noon (B).

2-Night Dingle Stay

J 1 lunch (L) J Welcome get-together drink

For further information, please visit: www.cietours.com

7-DAY TOUR

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES

J Tour of Dublin J Visits and admissions to Dublin Castle, Irish National Stud & Japanese Gardens, House of Waterford Crystal, Muckross House & Gardens, Foynes Flying Boat Museum and Cliffs of Moher. J Headsets for walking tours

Overnights in Historic Kinsale

J Deluxe carry-on backpack, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap J All local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person Tour starts in Dublin

Day 1: Dublin Castle & City Tour

Cliffs of Moher

DINGLE

ENNIS Shannon

Foynes

Killarney

Start your tour at Dublin Airport with a group transfer to your hotel between 7:00 am and 12:00 noon. If your ﬂight arrives later, transfer to the hotel at your own expense. At 2:00 pm tour Dublin to see elegant Georgian squares, Trinity College, St. Stephen’s DUBLIN Green, the Famine Memorial and 2 O’Connell Street. Take a guided tour through parts of Dublin Castle, which Kildare was the seat of power and government for many centuries. Back at your hotel enjoy a welcome drink.

Waterford

Day 2: National Stud & Dublin Pub Dinner In Kildare visit the Irish National Stud to see 1 many lovely horses and learn about breeding KINSALE and racing. Also walk through the charming 1 = Overnight Stops Japanese Gardens, laid out over 100 years ago = Start City = End City to represent life from the cradle to the grave. Return to Dublin where the afternoon is free for an independent open-top bus tour with a visit

Southern Gem

to Guinness or Jameson. Head to a Dublin Pub for dinner with traditional music, songs and stepdancing. (B, D)

Apr

Day 3: Waterford Crystal & Kinsale Walk Travel south to the ancient port of Waterford. At the House of Waterford Crystal watch skilled craftspeople blow and cut crystal to create elegant tableware and special trophies. Drive through Cork to Kinsale, a delightful old ﬁshing town, which is now renowned for sailing and gourmet food. Join a local guide for a short walk around Kinsale’s historic streets. (B, D)

Day 4: Jaunting Car & Killarney Drive via Macroom to Kenmare and along part of the Ring of Kerry for splendid views. Tour stately 19th century Muckross House and travel through the peaceful Killarney National Park into Killarney by jaunting car. Continue your journey along the Dingle Peninsula, enjoying views of heathery mountains, sandy beaches and rocky headlands. Check in to your hotel in Dingle, a lively and attractive town. (B, D)

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E-mail: reservations@cietours.ie

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Temple Gate Hotel, Ennis (1 night)

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Irish Heritage

J Sightseeing by luxury coach J Professional tour director J 6 or 7 nights in hotels listed

& Dromoland Castle

J Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1 J 5 or 6 dinners (D) including

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

- Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet - Killeen House Restaurant in Killarney

Tour Highlights

- Dublin Pub dinner and traditional show - Farewell dinner at Dromoland Castle (8-day tour only)

Bunratty Castle Banquet

Pub Dinner / Show

city as you drive to the port town of Cobh. Visit the Cobh Heritage Centre, which traces the history of emigration from Ireland to new worlds. Learn about travel conditions for the many Irish emigrants on early sailing ships and steam vessels. Follow the coastal route via the town of Youghal to Waterford and check in to your hotel. In the evening take a gentle walk with a local historian who will reveal Waterford’s Viking and medieval past. (B, D)

Irish National Stud

Day 5: Waterford Crystal & Russborough House

Gourmet Killeen House Restaurant Cliffs of Moher

& Japanese Gardens Stay at 5J Dromoland Castle Hotel on 8-Day Tour

Day 1: Shannon & Bunratty Medieval Banquet

NEWMARKETON-FERGUS

Cliffs of 1 Moher Shannon 1 LIMERICK Foynes

Start your tour at Shannon Airport with a group transfer to your hotel in nearby Limerick, available between 7:00 am and 12:00 noon. If your ﬂight arrives later than 12:00 noon, transfer to the hotel at your own expense. At 2:00 pm depart your hotel for a short drive around Limerick and visit the huge King John’s Castle, built in the 13 th century on the banks of the River Shannon to defend the area. Join your tour director for a welcome drink before heading to the 15th century DUBLIN Bunratty Castle for a medieval2 style dinner and entertainment. Kildare (D)

Blessington

Day 2: Cliffs of Moher & Irish Coffee

Drive west through Ennis to see the Cliffs of Moher, which rise 1 almost 700 feet above the pounding KILLARNEY Atlantic surf. Then cross the wide 2 River Shannon Estuary by ferry to Tarbert Cobh and travel along the river shore to Foynes. Blarney Visit the Flying Boat Museum, which recalls the early days of air travel, during the 1 = Overnight Stops = Start City = End City 1930’s and early 1940’s. Irish coffee was

WATERFORD

Ring of Kerry

Irish Heritage

ﬁrst created here and you will learn how to make a perfect one and then drink it. Drive to the world famous town of Killarney and take a traditional jaunting car ride through Killarney National Park to view some of the wonderful scenery. Check in to your hotel and enjoy free time before dinner. (B, D)

Day 3: Ring of Kerry Tour & Killeen House Restaurant Embark on Ireland’s most popular scenic drive, the Ring of Kerry, for great views of mountains, open Atlantic Ocean, beaches and cliffs. Enjoy plenty of breaks to admire the natural beauty and take photos. Cross to Valencia Island by bridge to visit the Skellig Experience and learn about early Christian monks who lived on the isolated, rocky islands and about the proliﬁc bird life today. Pass through Waterville and the attractive village of Sneem and stop at Moll’s Gap for great mountain vistas. Tour 19th century Muckross House to admire elegant antiques while the guide relates the history of the mansion and stroll through the lovely gardens before returning to Killarney. In the evening head to the award winning Killeen House Restaurant for a warm welcome and a superb dinner. (B, D)

This morning tour the House of Waterford Crystal to learn about glass blowing and cutting and see one-of-a-kind masterpieces. Leave Waterford and head north through the delightful scenery of the Wicklow Mountains on the way to Blessington. Take a guided tour around the stately Russborough House, a Palladian mansion ﬁlled with interesting treasures as well as noted works of art and early photographic collections. Continue to your next hotel, an elegant Victorian mansion, which overlooks Dublin Bay and Dun Laoghaire Harbour. Dine on Irish specialties at a Dublin Pub, followed by a lively show of traditional Irish songs and intricate step-dancing. (B, D)

Day 6: Dublin Sightseeing Tour & Glasnevin Museum

thoroughfare of O’Connell Street with the General Post Office. Pause to view the gaunt figures at the Famine Memorial before visiting Glasnevin Museum, Ireland’s national necropolis, which is a who’s who of modern Irish history as the final resting place of Daniel O’Connell, Michael Collins, Charles Stewart Parnell, Brendan Behan and other prominent people. The afternoon is free so that you may use your independent open-top bus tour voucher with a visit to Guinness or Jameson. Dine on your own this evening. (B)

J Ferry ride across the River Shannon J Foynes Flying Boat Museum and an Irish coffee J Horse-drawn jaunting car ride in Killarney J Walking tour of Waterford J Tour of Dublin with your tour director

Day 7: Return Home or Dromoland Castle Hotel Passengers on our 7-day tour will take a group transfer to Dublin Airport to arrive at 6:00 am, 9:00 am or 12:00 noon. Those on the 8-day tour will leave Dublin and drive to the Irish National Stud to see some of Ireland’s ﬁnest horses and learn about breeding techniques. Also take a walk around the Japanese Gardens. Drive across Ireland to the imposing and deluxe Dromoland Castle Hotel. Relax in the elegant surroundings of this wonderful fairytale resort. Then savour a delicious farewell dinner in the oak-panelled dining room – a ﬁtting way to spend the last evening of your Irish tour. (B, D)

Day 8: Tour Ends Shannon Airport

Relax on a half-day guided tour of Dublin, originally founded by Vikings over 1,000 years ago. See elegant Georgian townhouses and brightly-painted doors and cross the River Liffey to view the wide

- 2 table d’ hôte dinners J Welcome get-together drink

For further information, please visit: www.cietours.com

J Airport transfers at start and end of tour

Transfer to nearby Shannon Airport where your tour concludes at either 7:30 am or 10:30 am to allow time to check in for your ﬂight home. (B)

J Dublin open-top bus tour with a visit and drink at Guinness Storehouse or Old Jameson Distillery J Visits and admissions to King John’s Castle, Cliffs of Moher, Skellig Experience, Muckross House & Gardens, Blarney Castle, Blarney Woollen Mills, Cobh Heritage Centre, House of Waterford Crystal, Russborough House, Glasnevin Museum and Irish National Stud & Japanese Gardens (8-day tour only) J Headsets for walking tours J Deluxe carry-on backpack, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap J All local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person

SUPERIOR FIRST CLASS HOTELS Tour starts in Shannon

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Stay at the following (or similar): 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, Newmarketon-Fergus (1 night – 8-day tour only) Irish Heritage

E-mail: reservations@cietours.ie

7 or 8 DAY TOURS

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES

Deluxe & Castle Hotels – 8 Day Coach Tour Exclusive Luxury Travel with  persons

Take a panoramic tour around Galway and then drive to Spiddal to visit Cnoc Suain, a restored 17th century hill-village set in a beautiful landscape where you will be immersed in local Irish culture. Take a short cruise on Lough Corrib to approach Ashford Castle from the water so you can take photos of the incredible views. Unwind in luxurious surroundings and experience superb cuisine in Ashford’s lovely restaurant. (B, D)

remains of houses and potato patches abandoned during the 1840’s Famine as well as stunning scenery. Stop at Kylemore Abbey Visitor Centre for photos of the abbey’s tranquil lakeside setting. Take a walking tour around Cong to see movie locations of the 1952 production of “The Quiet Man.” In the evening drive to the nearby village of Clonbur for an informal dinner with local entertainment at Eddie’s Pub. (B, D)

Travel through Connemara to Leenane and embark on a catamaran cruise around Killary Harbour, Ireland’s only fjord. As you sip an Irish coffee, see

J Sightseeing by luxury coach J Professional driver/guide J 7 nights in hotels listed J Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1 J 6 dinners (D) including - O’Connell’s Restaurant with live music in Dublin

Day 8: Tour Ends Shannon Airport Day 7: Connemara & “The Quiet Man” Walk

J Airport transfers at start and end of tour

Bid farewell to Ashford Castle and take a group transfer to Shannon Airport where your tour concludes at 10:30 am. The drive from Ashford to Shannon takes two hours and, if you need an earlier transfer, that can be arranged. (B)

- Killeen House Restaurant in Killarney - Eddie’s Pub dinner and entertainment - 3 table d’ hôte dinners J Lunch (L) at Bungalow Farmhouse B & B J Welcome get-together drink

Tour Highlights

J Tour of Dublin with a local guide J Horse-drawn jaunting car ride in Killarney

Ireland’s Best Deluxe & Castle Hotels

J Ferry rides across the River Shannon and Lough Corrib J Killary Fjord catamaran cruise with an Irish coffee

Prize-Winning Dromoland & Ashford Castles Ring of Kerry Tour Cliffs of Moher Special Dining Experiences

J “The Quiet Man” walking tour of Cong

Day 1: Dublin & Russborough House Your tour starts at Dublin Airport with a transfer to your hotel between 7:00 am and 12:00 noon. If your ﬂight arrives later, transfer to the hotel at your own expense. At 2:00 pm take a short ride through the Wicklow Mountains for a guided tour around stately Russborough House, a Palladian mansion ﬁlled with interesting treasures as well as noted works of art and early photographic collections. In the evening discuss your itinerary with your tour director and your fellow travellers over a welcome drink and you are free to dine independently.

Day 2: Dublin Tour & Book of Kells

Leenane

CONG

Connemara Galway Cliffs of Moher

Shannon

NEWMARKET -ON-FERGUS Ring of Kerry

This morning see central Dublin’s public buildings, tranquil parks and bustling shopping streets. Drive past Leinster House, the seat of government, and St. Stephen’s Green. Cross the River Liffey and see the wide O’Connell Street with many monuments and pause at the Famine Memorial. Walk through DUBLIN Trinity College to see stately buildings 2 and visit the Old Library where the Kildare priceless 8th century manuscript Blessington of the Book of Kells is housed. In the afternoon you may take an independent open-top bus tour and visit Guinness or Jameson. In the evening head out to O’Connell’s Restaurant for an elegant dinner with live music. (B, D)

KILLARNEY

Day 3: National Stud & Farmhouse Lunch

= Overnight Stops Travel to Kildare to visit the Irish National Stud = Start City = End City to learn about the valuable horse breeding 1

industry and walk through the charming 14

Southern Supreme

For further information, please visit: www.cietours.com

Southern Supreme

Day 6: Gaelic Ireland & Ashford Castle

J Dublin open-top bus tour with a visit and drink at Guinness Storehouse or Old Jameson Distillery

Japanese Gardens, which represent the “Life of Man” from cradle to grave. Enjoy a home-style lunch at a farmhouse and chat about country living with the owners. Drive south past the gentle slopes of the Galtee Mountains, through the town of Mallow and on to Killarney, famous for its scenic location. Check in to your hotel and enjoy a superb dinner in the ﬁne restaurant. (B, L, D)

J Visits and admissions to Russborough House, Book of Kells at Trinity College, National Stud & Japanese Gardens, Skellig Experience, Cliffs of Moher, Cnoc Suain and Kylemore Abbey J Headsets for walking tours

Day 4: Ring of Kerry & Killeen House Restaurant

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

Start your day with a jaunting car ride to Ross Castle, set on one of Killarney’s lakes. Then travel around the Ring of Kerry drive where every bend in 100 miles of road reveals breathtaking views of mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. At the tip of the peninsula visit the Skellig Experience, which shows the austere conditions of early Christian monastic life on the nearby rocky islands. Today the islands provide sanctuary for sea birds. Return through the attractive village of Sneem and pause at Moll’s Gap for panoramic views of Killarney. In the evening enjoy a warm welcome and delicious cuisine at award-winning Killeen House Restaurant. (B, D)

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

SUPERIOR FIRST CLASS HOTELS Stay at the following (or similar): Westbury Hotel, Dublin (2 nights) Killarney Park Hotel, Killarney (2 nights) Dromoland Castle Hotel, Newmarket-on-Fergus (1 night)

Day 5: Cliffs of Moher & Dromoland Castle Take a ferry ride across the River Shannon Estuary to visit the Cliffs of Moher, majestic walls of rock, which extend ﬁve miles along the coast. You may walk to O’Brien’s Tower at the highest point for a view of the Aran Islands in Galway Bay. Journey through part of the Burren to the lovely Dromoland Castle Hotel. Relax in the wonderful setting or take a short drive to Bunratty Village for an opportunity to visit Bunratty Castle and Folk Park or the 200-year-old pub of Durty Nelly’s. In the evening experience gourmet dining in the hotel’s elegant dining room. (B, D)

Ashford Castle Hotel, Cong (2 nights)

Tour starts in Dublin Apr May Jun

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1955

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1955

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2142

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2316

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E-mail: reservations@cietours.ie

8-DAY TOURS

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES

Tour code: SUA14. All prices in Sterling. Southern Supreme

Northern Supreme Deluxe & Castle Hotels – 8 Day Coach Tour Exclusive luxury travel with  persons

Day 6: Titanic Belfast & Dublin’s Shelbourne Hotel

Day 7: Dublin City Tour & Guinness Visit

A local guide will show you the highlights of Belfast, including Victorian buildings, the imposing City Hall and the shipyards where RMS Titanic was built in 1912. Visit Titanic Belfast to learn about this ill-fated famous liner through state-of-theart displays. Drive past the gentle slopes of the Mourne Mountains to Dublin and check in to your landmark hotel on St. Stephen’s Green. Enjoy a farewell dinner at a typical Dublin Pub followed by a lively show of traditional Irish songs and a display of step-dancing. (B, D)

The entire day is at leisure so you may schedule sightseeing as you wish. Use your open-top bus tour voucher to explore Dublin – you may get on and off at any of the 23 stops along the route, which include Dublin’s most popular attractions. Take a tour around either Guinness Storehouse or Old Jameson Distillery to see stout or whiskey production techniques and enjoy a drink of the ﬁnished product. (B)

J Airport transfers at start and end of tour J Sightseeing by luxury coach J Professional driver/guide J 7 nights in hotels listed J Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1 J 6 dinners (D) including

Day 8: Tour Ends Dublin Airport Take a taxi transfer to Dublin Airport in good time for your ﬂight home. (B)

- Eddie’s Pub dinner and entertainment - Typical Dublin Pub Evening - 4 table d’ hôte dinners J W. B. Yeats’ themed lunch (L) and tour of Sligo with a local guide

Tour Highlights

J Welcome get-together drink

Ashford Castle Hotel Stay

J Killary Fjord catamaran cruise with an Irish coffee

Dublin Pub Restaurant & Show

For further information, please visit: www.cietours.com

8-DAY TOUR

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES

J “The Quiet Man” walking tour of Cong

Yeats’ Tour of Sligo

J Slieve League sea cliffs followed by homebaked scones with coffee or tea

Slieve League Sea Cliffs

J Walking tour of Derry J Tour of Belfast with a local guide

Giant’s Causeway Titanic Belfast

Your tour starts at Shannon Airport with a transfer to the famous Ashford Castle Hotel, located just outside the village of Cong. It’s a two-hour drive so when you arrive at the hotel, settle in and enjoy the lakeside location and amenities of this wonderful hotel. You may like to take a walk through the woods or use the relaxing health facilities. Enjoy a welcome drink before dining in Ashford’s lovely restaurant and afterwards listen to music in the Dungeon Bar. (D)

Giant’s Causeway Ardara

Derry 2

Slieve League

DONEGAL

Belleek

Castlebar

Leenane 2

CONG

Shannon

Northern Supreme

Day 2: Connemara & “The Quiet Man” Walk

Travel through Connemara to Leenane and embark on a catamaran cruise Mourne around Killary Harbour, Ireland’s only Mountains fjord. As you sip an Irish coffee, see remains of houses and potato patches abandoned during the 1840’s Famine as well as stunning scenery of rugged mountains not accessible by road. Stop at Kylemore Abbey DUBLIN 2 Visitor Centre for photos of the abbey’s tranquil lakeside setting. Take a walking tour around Cong to see movie locations of the 1952 production of “The Quiet Man.” In the evening drive to Clonbur for an informal dinner with local entertainment at Eddie’s Pub. (B, D)

= Overnight Stops = Start City = End City 1

Antrim Coast

Belfast

Day 3: Country Life & Yeats’ Country Tour Visit the Museum of Country Life to view exhibits of domestic goods and farm implements in daily use during the 19th and early 20th centuries when farming was the way of life for most people. Continue to County Sligo to Broc House for lunch and a talk on the writer W. B. Yeats who spent

much of his time in Sligo and loved the scenery. After lunch take a drive with a local expert to see places associated with Yeats – Lough Gill, Glencar Waterfall and his grave at Drumcliffe. A short drive will take you to Harvey’s Point Hotel, set in glorious scenery a few miles outside Donegal town. (B, L, D)

J Dublin open-top bus tour with a visit and drink at Guinness Storehouse or Old Jameson Distillery J Visits and admissions to Kylemore Abbey, Museum of Country Life, W. B. Yeats’ Grave, Triona Design, Giant’s Causeway and Titanic Belfast

Day 4: Slieve League Cliffs & Donegal County Donegal is renowned for its rugged scenery, sheep and Donegal tweed and today you will experience the best that this remote county offers to visitors. Drive to the ﬁshing port of Killybegs and on to Teelin to view Slieve League sea cliffs, the highest in Sterlingpe, reaching 1,972 feet. The cliffs drop straight down to the wild Atlantic waves creating breathtaking views. Enjoy coffee or tea with home-baked scones before driving through the majestic Glengesh Pass to Ardara. Visit Triona Design to see demonstrations of spinning, weaving and knitting. (B, D)

J Headsets for walking tours J Deluxe carry-on backpack, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap J All local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person

SUPERIOR FIRST CLASS HOTELS Stay at the following (or similar):

Day 5: Derry Walk & Giant’s Causeway Take a walking tour around Derry’s medieval walls, which completely encircle the old city. Learn about the history of the city as you pass the Diamond and St. Columb’s Cathedral. Pause for photos at the ruins of Dunluce Castle before visiting the Giant’s Causeway, enormous hexagonal columns formed by volcanic activity over 60 million years ago. Experience wonderful views of mountains, valleys and bays along the “Nine Glens of Antrim” as you head towards Belfast. Check in to your elegant Victorian hotel, built as the headquarters of the Ulster Bank with many architectural details. Experience ﬁne dining in the Great Room Restaurant, once the main Banking Hall. (B, D)

Ashford Castle Hotel, Cong (2 nights)

Tour starts in Dublin Apr May

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

816

E-mail: reservations@cietours.ie

Day 1: Shannon Airport Arrival & Ashford Castle Hotel

Tour code: SUA14. All prices in Sterling. Northern Supreme

Superior First Class Hotels – 8 Day Coach Tour

Tour Highlights

Day 6: Westport House & Achill Island Visit the stately Westport House, designed by Richard Cassels in 1731. The mansion overlooks Clew Bay and contains a wealth of interesting portraits, furniture, silver and porcelain. Travel around Clew Bay, which is reputed to have 365 islands, to access Achill Island by a bridge. Follow the Atlantic Drive to capture wonderful views of steeply-sloped mountains plunging into the shimmering Atlantic Ocean. Near Slievemore see the Deserted Village, the remains of nearly 100 stone cottages abandoned around the time of the 1840’s Famine. Also see stretches of windswept bogland and golden beaches. (B, D)

Day 7: Cliffs Of Moher & Bunratty Medieval Banquet

J Airport transfers at start and end of tour

Travel through Maam Cross in the heart of Connemara and visit the Connemara Marble Factory. Stop for a look around Galway on your own and drive through the Burren to view the huge boulders of the Poulnabrone Dolmen. Walk along the majestic Cliffs of Moher, a rocky wall that rises nearly 700 feet above the foaming Atlantic Ocean. At Bunratty check in to your hotel, right beside Bunratty Castle, the Bunratty Folk Park and Durty Nelly’s Pub. In the evening head to 15th century Bunratty Castle for a jolly medieval-style dinner where the lords and ladies serenade you. (B, D)

J Sightseeing by luxury coach

Day 8: Tour Ends Shannon Airport Take a group transfer to nearby Shannon Airport where your tour concludes at 10:30 am. Allow ample time for check-in formalities for your ﬂights home. (B)

Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet

J Professional tour director J 7 nights in hotels listed J Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1 J 5 dinners (D) including - Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet - 4 table d’ hôte dinners J Welcome get-together drink J Tours of Dublin and Belfast J Walking tour of Derry with a local guide

Titanic Belfast

J Day tour to Achill Island

Giant’s Causeway

Achill Island Scenery Day 1: Dublin Arrival & Dublin Castle

Walk Historic Derry’s Walls

Start in Dublin Airport with a group transfer to your hotel between 7:00 am and 12:00 noon. If your ﬂight arrives later, you will need to transfer to the hotel at your own expense. At 2:00 pm tour Dublin to see elegant Georgian townhouses, pass St. Stephen’s Green and cross the River Liffey to view the Famine Memorial and drive along O’Connell Street. Take a guided tour through parts of Dublin Castle, which was the seat of power and government for many centuries and today plays a leading role in Sterlingpean Union activities. In the evening meet your tour director over a welcome drink to discuss your trip and he will help you choose a restaurant to dine Giant’s Causeway independently.

2-Night Stays in Westport & Belfast

Ardara

DERRY Donegal

BELFAST 2

Antrim Coast Day 2: St. Patrick’s Mount Stewart Grave & Ulster Folk

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Drive north to visit Down Cathedral to see St. Patrick’s Sligo reputed burial site, marked Achill Mourne by a huge boulder. In Island Mountains 2 WESTPORT the nearby St. Patrick Centre learn about his life Connemara and missionary work during Galway 1 DUBLIN the 5th century and about the many myths and stories Cliffs of that surround him. On the outskirts Moher 1 BUNRATTY of Belfast visit the Ulster Folk Park. This attraction is divided in two Shannon parts – town and country life. See row houses, churches, a bank, police station and doctor’s ofﬁce and businesses that ﬂourished in 19 th century towns. Also see farmhouses and cottages with gardens and many displays of traditional crafts and industries. Drive to your hotel in central Belfast 1 = Overnight Stops = Start City = End City and relax before dinner (B, D) Downpatrick

Day 3: Titanic Belfast & Mount Stewart House This morning take a panoramic tour around central Belfast to see the many ornate Victorian buildings, the imposing City Hall in Donegall Square and the shipyards where RMS Titanic was built in 1912. Visit Titanic Belfast to learn about this ill-fated famous liner through state-of-the-art displays. In the afternoon take a short drive to tour the elegant Mount Stewart House. It contains a wealth of treasures, pictures and furnishings and you will see the lifestyle of the former owners. Also take a walk through the lovely gardens. The evening is free so you can select where to dine. (B)

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

Tour starts in Dublin Mar

Day 4: Giant’s Causeway & Derry Drive north along the “Nine Glens of Antrim,” a scenic route with lovely views of mountains, valleys and coastline. Stop at the Giant’s Causeway, hexagonal columns formed by volcanic activity over 60 million years ago. The enormous rocks have spawned legends about the mythical giant, Finn McCool. Continue to Derry and join a local guide for a short walk around the compact old city and surrounding medieval walls. Learn about the long history of the city as well as 20th century events. Enjoy some free time for a look around on your own. (B, D)

For further information, please visit: www.cietours.com

Mystical Ireland

Benbulben in County Sligo, a region that he loved. Drive to Westport and enjoy free time before dinner. (B, D)

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SUPERIOR FIRST CLASS HOTELS Stay at the following (or similar): 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)

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8-DAY TOURS

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES

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Superior & First Class Hotels – 8 or 9 Day Coach Tour

Visit Westport House, an 18th century mansion, set in superb parkland with magniﬁcent views overlooking Clew Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. See stunning rooms with priceless furnishings, paintings, books, silver and Waterford Crystal. Drive around Clew Bay and cross by bridge to Achill Island. Follow the Atlantic Drive to capture wonderful views of steeply-sloped mountains and the shimmering Atlantic Ocean. Stop at the Beehive Restaurant in Keel for lunch and see the Deserted Village, the remains of nearly 100 stone cottages abandoned around the time of the 1840’s Famine. Return to Westport for free time. (B, L)

Discover Ireland’s Legends & Folklore Brazen Head Pub Dinner Achill Island Guinness Storehouse

Day 7: Kilbeggan Distillery & 12th Century Brazen Head Pub

Kate Kearney’s Irish Night Day 1: Dublin Tour & Guinness Storehouse Your tour starts at Dublin Airport with a group transfer to your hotel between 7:00 am and 12:00 noon. Passengers arriving later will transfer to the hotel at their own expense. At 2:00 pm tour Dublin with a local guide to see elegant Georgian squares with the famous brightly-painted doors and the peaceful St. Stephen’s Green. Cross the River Liffey to O’Connell Street and view the General Post Ofﬁce where the 1916 Uprising started and pause to view the solemn ﬁgures of the Famine Memorial. Visit the Guinness Storehouse to explore the many exhibitions, ending in the rooftop bar with a creamy pint of stout. Back at your hotel discuss your itinerary over a welcome drink and you are free Kilbeggan for dinner. DUBLIN

the compact little city before dinner – Kilkenny is a fun place to explore. (B, D)

Dingle Brewing Company

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Depart Dublin and stop at a KILKENNY 1 working beef, sheep and horse farm to meet the owners. Sample Waterford tea and home-baked scones and learn about country living in Ireland. 2 Arrive in Kilkenny and check in to KILLARNEY Blarney your centrally-located hotel. Take a walking tour through the heart of this medieval city to view merchants’ houses, historic pubs 1 = Overnight Stops and much more along Kilkenny’s Medieval = Start City = End City Mile. Enjoy free time to browse around

J Sightseeing by luxury coach J Professional driver/guide J 7 or 8 nights in hotels listed J Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1 J 5 dinners (D) including - Kate Kearney’s Cottage Irish Night - Food, Folk and Fairies dinner/show at the Brazen Head Pub - 3 table d’ hôte dinners

Day 6: Westport House & Achill Island Excursion

Tour Highlights

J Airport transfers at start and end of tour

River Shannon Estuary. View the Cliffs of Moher that rise to heights of almost 700 feet above churning Atlantic swells. Sit down to lunch in a pub in the village of Doolin, a popular place for traditional Irish music sessions. Pass around the shores of Galway Bay and stop in Galway city for a look around. Continue through the Connemara region with hills, lakes and open country where mountain sheep roam freely. Stop in Leenane, renowned as the location of the movie, “The Field.” Continue to Westport, an attractive estate town built in 1780, and check in to your hotel. Westport is a great town with lots of interesting shops and traditional pubs, many with live music. (B, L, D)

Drive eastwards to the centre of Ireland and in Kilbeggan visit the historic Kilbeggan Distillery Experience, established in 1757, to see how

whiskey is distilled and enjoy a creamy Irish coffee. Continue your journey to Dublin and check in to your hotel. In the evening head to the Brazen Head Pub, Dublin’s oldest, dating back to 1198 for an evening of “Food, Folk and Fairies” where story-telling will reveal Ireland’s myths and beliefs in times past. (B, D)

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Day 8: Tour Ends Dublin Airport or Spend Extra Day in Dublin

J Farmhouse visit for tea and scones

For clients booked on our 8-day tour, group transfers are provided to Dublin Airport to arrive at 6:00 am, 9:00 am or 12:00 noon (B).

J Walking tour of Kilkenny’s Medieval Mile

If you have booked our 9-day tour, spend an additional night in Dublin and enjoy an independent Dublin open-top bus tour pass (valid for 48 hours), a visit to the Old Jameson Distillery to learn how whiskey is created and enjoy a sample. Take a taxi transfer to Dublin Airport on ﬁnal day. (B)

Tour starts in Dublin

Day 3: Waterford Crystal & Blarney Castle Drive south to the ancient port of Waterford to visit the House of Waterford Crystal. See how skilled craftspeople transform molten glass into elegant tableware and magniﬁcent trophies of all types. Drive along the south coast to visit Blarney Castle and climb to the ramparts to kiss the “Stone of Eloquence.” Enjoy some time for shopping at the Blarney Woollen Mills or take a break in the pub hidden between the shops! Travel through County Cork and on to Killarney and check in to your hotel. In the evening explore some of the lively pubs where traditional Irish music is played. (B, D)

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Day 4: Dingle Peninsula & Pub Dinner Today discover more gems of the glorious Dingle Peninsula, made famous by two movies, “Ryan’s Daughter” and “Far & Away”, which showed a lot of the wonderful scenery. Drive to Slea Head at the westernmost tip for awesome views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Blasket Islands, which were inhabited until 1953. Also see early Christian monastic beehive huts. Back in Dingle watch brewing processes at the Dingle Brewing Company and sample some of the local brew. Spend some free time in the attractive town of Dingle before heading back to Killarney. In the evening drive to Kate Kearney’s Cottage for dinner and traditional Irish entertainment with songs and step-dancing. (B, D)

Day 5: Cliffs of Moher, Connemara & Mayo Drive north for a short ferry ride across the wide

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For further information, please visit: www.cietours.com

Irish Pubs and Folklore

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES

J Ferry ride across the River Shannon J Day tour to Achill Island J Tour and an Irish coffee at Kilbeggan Distillery Experience J Dublin open-top bus tour with a visit and drink at Old Jameson Distillery (9day tour only)

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J Visits and admissions to House of Waterford Crystal, Blarney Castle, Blarney Woollen Mills, Dingle Brewing Company, Cliffs of Moher and Westport House J Headsets for walking tours J Deluxe carry-on backpack, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap J All local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person

SUPERIOR FIRST CLASS HOTELS Stay at the following (or similar): Doubletree by Hilton, Dublin (1 night) Ormonde Hotel, Kilkenny (1 night) International Hotel, Killarney (2 nights) Wyatt Hotel, Westport (2 nights)

E-mail: reservations@cietours.ie

8 & 9-DAY TOUR

THE ORIGINAL

Ashling Hotel, Dublin (1 or 2 nights) Irish Pub & Folk

Superior & First Class Hotels – 8 or 9 Day Coach Tour

Day 6: Connemara & “Quiet Man” Walk Today explore another of Ireland’s famous scenic regions, Connemara, with granite hills, sparkling lakes and peat bogs. Travel alongside Galway Bay and stop at Standun of Spiddal for coffee and a talk on various aspects of Irish life and traditional crafts. In Cong take a walking tour with a local guide to see places associated with “The Quiet Man” movie which was made in the village in 1952. Head to Eddie’s Pub in nearby Clonbur for lunch before returning to Galway to embark on the Corrib Princess for a scenic cruise on Lough Corrib to the north of the city (Mar 22 – Nov 01 departures) (B, L)

Tour Highlights Dublin Pub Evening Book of Kells at Trinity College Ring of Kerry & Connemara Cliffs of Moher House of Waterford Crystal Blarney Castle

Day 1: Dublin Tour & Trinity College Your tour starts at Dublin Airport with a group transfer to your hotel between 7:00 am and 12:00 noon. If you arrive later than noon, transfer to the hotel at your own expense. At 2:00 pm join your group and a local guide for an introductory look around central Dublin. See fashionable shopping areas around Grafton and Nassau Streets, view Dublin’s famous elegant Georgian squares and pause at the evocative ﬁgures at the Famine Memorial. Walk through Trinity College to the Old Library to view the illuminated manuscript of the 8th century Book of Kells and learn how monks created this and other masterpieces. Back at your hotel meet with your tour director and travel companions for a welcome drink and discuss your itinerary.

Day 2: Farm Visit & Waterford Crystal Drive through the Irish countryside to County Kilkenny for a stop at a farm in Jerpoint for tea and homemade scones. Chat with the owners about Connemara farming and also see one of Ireland’s DUBLIN GALWAY 2 best examples of a deserted 12th 1 + 1-2 century town. Continue south to visit Kilbeggan Cliffs of the famous House of Waterford Crystal Moher to see how molten glass is transformed Jerpoint into elaborate and shimmering trophies by the skilled blowers and cutters. Also view WATERFORD 1 a huge array of stemware in the showrooms. Check in to your hotel in the centre of the 2 KILLARNEY compact city and, after dinner, take a gentle Cobh Blarney Ring of walking tour with a local guide to learn about local Kerry history. (B, D) = Overnight Stops = Start City = End City 1

Irish Spirit

Day 8: Depart for Home or Extra Day in Dublin

J Airport transfers at start and end of tour

For clients booked on our 8-day tour, group transfers are provided to Dublin Airport to arrive at 6:00 am, 9:00 am or 12:00 noon (B).

J Sightseeing by luxury coach

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J 7 or 8 nights in hotels listed

Day 4: Ring of Kerry & Pub Lunch View the highlights of Ireland’s natural scenery on the famous Ring of Kerry route. The road winds between the Macgillycuddy’s Reeks Mountains on one side and the Atlantic coastline on the other. Enjoy a pub lunch before taking the bridge to Valencia Island. Visit the Skellig Experience to learn about the rocky islands off the end of the peninsula where monks lived in early Christian times. Today the islands form a protected bird sanctuary. Stop in the attractive village of Sneem and also at Moll’s Gap to view the Three Lakes of Killarney. Relish some free time to browse around Killarney before dining on your own. (B, L)

J Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1 J 4 dinners (D) including - Traditional Irish dinner / show - 3 table d’ hôte dinners J 2 lunches (L) J Welcome get-together drink J Tour of Dublin with a local guide J Tea and scones at Jerpoint Park Farm

Day 7: Kilbeggan Distillery & Dublin Pub Evening

J Walking tour of Waterford

This morning enjoy some free time in Galway before driving to Kilbeggan to visit the Kilbeggan Distillery Experience, established in 1757 making it the world’s oldest. See how whiskey is distilled on modern equipment in the old buildings and enjoy a sample of the ﬁnished product. Continue your journey to Dublin and check in to your hotel. Finish up your tour in a popular Dublin Pub with a hearty dinner and a lively show of traditional music, songs and step-dancing. (B, D)

J Ferry ride across the River Shannon J Sheepdog trials at Caherconnell J Coffee and talk on Irish life at Standun of Spiddal J “The Quiet Man” walking tour of Cong J Corrib Princess cruise from Galway (Mar 22 – Nov 01 departures) J Tour and tasting at Kilbeggan Distillery Experience

Day 3: Titanic Experience & Blarney Castle Travel along the south coast to Cobh to visit the Titanic Experience. Learn about the people who embarked for the New worlds aboard the ill-fated RMS Titanic. Visit Blarney Castle to kiss the famous “Stone of Eloquence.” Also shop at the Blarney Woollen Mills for quality Irish-made souvenirs or take a walk around the village green. Drive into County Kerry to Killarney, picturesquely set beside lakes and mountains. Check in to your hotel and relax before dinner. In the evening you may like to check out the many “singing” pubs around town. (B, D)

J Professional driver/guide

For further information, please visit: www.cietours.com

Irish Spirit

to O’Brien’s Tower for great views. Drive through the Burren and stop in Caherconnell to watch as trained dogs show their skills in herding sheep. Continue around the shores of Galway Bay to take a short orientation tour of Galway city before checking in to your hotel. (B, D)

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J Dublin open-top bus tour with a visit and drink at Guinness Storehouse or Old Jameson Distillery (9-day tour only) J Visits and admissions to Book of Kells at Trinity College, House of Waterford Crystal, Titanic Experience, Blarney Castle, Blarney Woollen Mills, Skellig Experience and Cliffs of Moher J Headsets for walking tours J Deluxe carry-on backpack, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap J All local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person

SUPERIOR FIRST CLASS HOTELS Stay at the following (or similar): Ashling Hotel, Dublin (1 night) for Thursday departures or Ballsbridge Hotel, Dublin for Saturday departures Dooley’s Hotel, Waterford (1 night) Killarney Towers Hotel, Killarney (2 nights) Westwood Hotel, Galway (2 nights)

E-mail: reservations@cietours.ie

8 or 9-DAY TOUR

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES

Grand Canal Hotel, Dublin (1 or 2 nights) Irish Spirit

Superior & First Class Hotels – 8 or 9 Day Coach Tour

J Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1

J Sightseeing by luxury coach J Professional driver/guide J 7 or 8 nights in hotels listed

J 5 dinners (D) including - Traditional Irish dinner/show - 4 table d’ hôte dinners J 1 lunch (L)

Day 6: Yeats’ Grave & Derry Walk Head north to visit the pilgrimage town of Knock, one of the world’s leading shrines. See the church where villagers saw a vision of the Virgin Mary in 1879. Travel through County Sligo and stop to view W. B. Yeats’ grave in Drumcliffe Churchyard, in the shadow of Benbulben Mountain. Follow the shoreline of Donegal Bay to Donegal town and past the lovely Blue Stack Mountains to Derry. On arrival in Derry take a brief drive around the city, including the Bogside area, with a local guide before walking along the fortiﬁcation walls, which encircle the old city and date from 1613 AD. (B, D)

Tour Highlights Dublin Dinner/Show Cliffs of Moher Blarney Castle

Day 7: Giant’s Causeway & Irish Night

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

Day 1: Dublin Tour & Book of Kells

Day 3: Waterford Crystal & Blarney Castle

Your tour starts at Dublin Airport with a group transfer to your hotel between 7:00 am and 12:00 noon. If you arrive later than noon, transfer to the hotel at your own expense. At 2:00 pm join a local guide for a half-day guided tour of Dublin to see elegant Georgian squares with brightly-painted doors, O’Connell Street and the evocative statues of the Famine Memorial. Visit Trinity College’s campus and the Old Library to view the illuminated manuscript of the Book of Kells. In the evening meet your tour director over a welcome drink to discuss your trip and he will help Giant’s Causeway you choose a restaurant to dine independently.

Visit the House of Waterford Crystal to learn about glass blowing and cutting and see one-of-a-kind masterpieces. Travel along the south coast via Dungarvan and the outskirts of Cork to Blarney. Climb the steps of the famous Blarney Castle to kiss the “Stone of Eloquence.” You will also have time to shop at the Blarney Woollen Mills, which stocks excellent Irish products. Then journey west through rugged countryside to Killarney and settle in to your centrally-located hotel. (B, D)

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Donegal Drumcliffe

Day 2: 6th Century Glendalough & Belfast Waterford Walking Tour

This morning leave Dublin to see the delightful scenery of the Wicklow Mountains on Knock the way to Glendalough. Learn about St. Kevin’s 6th century monastery in the Glendalough Visitor 1 GALWAY Centre and walk through DUBLIN 1 + 1-2 the site to see its round tower, church ruins and Cliffs of Burren Glendalough Celtic crosses. Continue your Moher drive south to New Ross where a walk through the reconstructed New Ross 19th century Dunbrody Famine Ship WATERFORD 1 demonstrates the harsh conditions that emigrants endured. Drive to your KILLARNEY 2 hotel in Waterford and, after dinner, take a walking tour around the narrow streets of the Blarney Ring of historic city with a local guide. (B, D) Kerry

Irish Adventure

1 = Overnight Stops = Start City = End City

Today explore the northern coastline, stopping for photos at the sprawling ruins of Dunluce Castle. Visit the Giant’s Causeway, enormous hexagonal columns formed by volcanic activity over 60 million years ago. The huge hexagonal columns have given rise to many legends. Drive to Belfast for a visit to

Day 5: Cliffs of Moher & Galway Travel north from Killarney and take a ferry ride across the River Shannon Estuary and continue along the coast of County Clare. View the Cliffs of Moher rising to heights of almost 700 feet above the wild Atlantic swells and walk to O’Brien’s Tower at the highest point for great views. Drive through the rounded limestone hills of the Burren and around the shores of Galway Bay. Take a short orientation tour of central Galway before checking in to your hotel. (B, D)

Day 8: Depart for Home or Extra Day in Dublin For clients booked on our 8-day tour, group transfers are provided to Dublin Airport to arrive at 6:00 am, 9:00 am or 12:00 noon (B). If you have booked our 9-day tour, spend an additional night in Dublin and enjoy an independent Dublin open-top bus tour pass (valid for 48 hours), with a visit to Guinness or Jameson to sample a pint or a shot. Take a taxi transfer to Dublin Airport on the ﬁnal day. (B)

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J Welcome get-together drink J Tour of Dublin with a local guide J Walking tours of Waterford and Derry with local guides J Sheepdog trials of Ring of Kerry J Ferry ride across the River Shannon J Dublin open-top bus tour with a visit and drink at Guinness Storehouse or Old Jameson Distillery (9-day tour) J Visits and admissions to Book of Kells at Trinity College, Glendalough Visitor Centre, Dunbrody Famine Ship, House of Waterford Crystal, Blarney Castle, Blarney Woollen Mills, Skellig Experience, Cliffs of Moher, Knock Shrine, W. B. Yeats’ Grave, Giant’s Causeway and Titanic Belfast J Headsets for walking tours

Tour starts in Dublin

Day 4: Ring of Kerry & Skellig Experience Enjoy the highlights of Ireland’s natural scenery on the Ring of Kerry route. The road winds between the Macgillycuddy’s Reeks Mountains on one side and the Atlantic coastline on the other. Watch a shepherd and his trained dogs skilfully round up sheep. Drive through Killorglin and Cahirciveen and stop for a casual pub lunch. Cross by bridge to Valencia Island and visit the Skellig Experience to learn about the rocky islands off the end of the peninsula where monks lived in early Christian times. Stop in the pretty village of Sneem and also at Moll’s Gap to view the Three Lakes of Killarney. On your return to Killarney you are free for independent dining and browsing around the town. (B, L)

Titanic Belfast to learn about RMS Titanic through state-of-the- art displays. See the docks where this famous liner was built just over a century ago. Continue south to check in to your hotel on the north side of Dublin. Drive to a popular Dublin Pub for a farewell dinner and entertaining traditional Irish songs and step-dancing. (B, D)

For further information, please visit: www.cietours.com

Irish Adventure

J Airport transfers at start and end of tour

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J Deluxe carry-on backpack, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap J All local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person

SUPERIOR FIRST CLASS HOTELS Stay at the following (or similar): Maldron Hotel, Cardiff Lane, Dublin (1 night) Dooley’s Hotel, Waterford (1 night) International Hotel, Killarney (2 nights) Ardilaun Hotel, Galway (1 night) Everglades Hotel, Derry (1 night) Croke Park Hotel, Dublin (1 or 2 nights)

E-mail: reservations@cietours.ie

8 or 9-DAY TOUR

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES

Tour code: ADA14. All prices in Sterling. Irish Adventure

Irish Gold

J Sightseeing by luxury coach J Professional tour director J 7 or 8 nights in hotels listed

Deluxe & Superior First Class Hotels – 8 or 9 Day Coach Tour

J Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1 J 5 dinners (D) including - Molly Darcy’s Irish Night - O’Connell’s Restaurant in Dublin - 3 table d’ hôte dinners J 1 lunch (L) J Welcome get-together drink

Tour Highlights

J Tour of Dublin with your tour director

Blarney Castle

in the attractive village of Sneem and view the Three Lakes of Killarney from Moll’s Gap. Take a guided tour around Muckross House to see period furnishings and learn of its prominent guests and owners. Stroll through the mature gardens before taking a horse drawn jaunting car ride through the stunning scenery of the Killarney National Park to reach your hotel. (B, D)

Killary Fjord Catamaran Cruise

Day 6: Blarney Castle, Traditional Music Session & Waterford Walk

Molly Darcy’s Irish Night O’Connell’s Restaurant in Dublin

Cliffs of Moher Ring of Kerry Jaunting Car Ride

Day 1: Dublin Tour & Book of Kells

Day 3: Connemara, Clifden & Cruise

Your tour starts at Dublin Airport with a group transfer to your hotel between 7:00 am and 12:00 noon. If you arrive later than noon, transfer to the hotel at your own expense. At 2:00 pm your tour director will introduce you to Dublin’s River Liffey, wide O’Connell Street, tranquil St. Stephen’s Green, the seat of government at Leinster House and other public buildings. See some of Dublin’s famous Georgian houses and pause at the Famine Memorial, a reminder of the mid-19th century disaster. Visit Trinity College’s campus and the Old Library to view the priceless Book of Kells. Your tour director will host a welcome drink to discuss your tour and he will advise where to dine independently.

Drive through the heart of Connemara, past granite hills and sparkling lakes on the way to Leenane to embark on a short cruise of Killary Harbour, a 9-mile fjord (Mar 23 – Nov 02 departures). Enjoy views of hills where traces of “lazy beds” of potato ridges from the 19th century and earlier can still be seen. Keep an eye out for seabirds as you pass mussel and salmon farms. Savour a casual lunch at a nearby restaurant and drive through lovely open countryside. Tour the elegant rooms and charming chapel at Kylemore Abbey and stroll through the grounds and gardens. Return to Galway where the evening is free for independent activities and dining. (B, L)

Day 2: Clonmacnoise Monastic Site & Galway City Tour Leave Dublin and journey across the rolling pastures of Ireland’s heartland to visit Clonmacnoise. This monastic Leenane settlement was founded in Kylemore Clonmacnoise DUBLIN 545 AD by St. Ciaran and Connemara 1 + 1-2 2 GALWAY is set on the banks of the mighty River Shannon. See Cliffs of elaborate high crosses as well Moher as many church ruins and round towers. Drive to Galway and view the main sights of the city before Adare WATERFORD 1 New Ross checking into your hotel, located Dungarvan within easy reach of lively streets KILLARNEY 2 with fun specialty stores, cafés and pubs. Enjoy some free time to browse around on Blarney Ring of your own before dining in your hotel. (B, D) Kerry 1 = Overnight Stops 26 Irish Gold = Start City = End City

Day 4: Cliffs of Moher & Molly Darcy’s Pub in Killarney Travel south around Galway Bay to see the Cliffs of Moher, which rise almost 700 feet above the pounding Atlantic surf. Drive through the hills of the Burren and stop to watch trained sheepdogs obey whistles from their owner to direct sheep through various obstacles. After Limerick stop in the picturesque village of Adare for photos before heading to Killarney, a little town that is worldfamous due to its exquisite location beside lakes and mountains. Check in to your hotel in the centre of the town. and head to Molly Darcy’s for a lively show with dinner. (B, D)

Drive through the mountains of Kerry and West Cork into richer farming country on the way to Blarney to climb to the ramparts of Blarney Castle to kiss the famous stone. Also shop at the Blarney Woollen Mills for quality Irish-made goods before travelling along the coast to the Marine Bar in Dungarvan for a creamy Irish coffee and an informal traditional music session. Continue to Waterford and check into your historic hotel, located on the waterfront of this ancient port city. After dinner, take a fun walking tour around the narrow streets and ancient buildings to discover Waterford’s long history. (B, D)

After breakfast tour the House of Waterford Crystal to watch glass blowing and cutting by master craftspeople and see a huge display of elegant tableware and magniﬁcent trophies. In New Ross tour the Dunbrody Famine Ship, a replica of a sailing vessel that was used during the 1840’s Famine to transport starving Irish people to the new worlds. Travel along the east coast to your hotel in Dublin and in the evening drive to O’Connell’s Restaurant for a superb dinner and some live music. (B, D)

Day 8: Depart for Home or Spend an Extra Day in Dublin For those booked on our 8-day tour, group transfers are provided to Dublin Airport to arrive at 6:00 am, 9:00 am or 12:00 noon (B). If you have booked our 9-day tour, spend an additional day in Dublin with an independent Dublin open-top bus tour (valid for 48 hours), plus a visit to Guinness or Jameson and a taxi transfer to Dublin Airport on the ﬁnal day. (B)

J Killary Fjord catamaran cruise (Mar 23 – Nov 02 departures) J Sheepdog trials at Caherconnell J Horse-drawn jaunting car ride in Killarney J Irish coffee and music session at the Marine Bar in Dungarvan J Walking tour of Waterford J Dublin open-top bus tour with a visit and drink at Guinness Storehouse or Old Jameson Distillery (9-day tour only) J Visits and admissions to Book of Kells at Trinity College, Clonmacnoise Monastic Site, Kylemore Abbey, Cliffs of Moher, Muckross House & Gardens, Skellig Experience, Blarney Castle, Blarney Woollen Mills, House of Waterford Crystal and Dunbrody Famine Ship J Headsets for walking tours

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Day 5: Ring of Kerry Tour & Muckross House Set out on Ireland’s most popular scenic drive – the Ring of Kerry. The road winds between the Macgillycuddy’s Reeks Mountains and the Atlantic coastline. Cross to Valencia Island and tour the Skellig Experience to learn about the rocky offshore islands where early Christian monks lived. Stop

Day 7: House of Waterford Crystal & O’Connell’s Restaurant

For further information, please visit: www.cietours.com

J Airport transfers at start and end of tour

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J Deluxe carry-on backpack, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap J All local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person

SUPERIOR FIRST CLASS HOTELS Stay at the following (or similar): Radisson Blu St. Helen’s 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)

E-mail: reservations@cietours.ie

8 or 9-DAY TOUR

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES

Tour code: GOA14. All prices in Sterling. Irish Gold

Northern Welcome Superior First Class Hotels – 8 or 9 Day Coach Tour

hexagonal columns formed by volcanic activity over 60 million years ago. The different rock formations rocks have spawned a number of legends about the mythical giant, Finn McCool. It was imagined that the causeway is the remains of the bridge that Finn built linking Ireland to Scotland. Continue to your hotel in Derry and relax before dinner. (B, D)

Day 4: Derry’s Walls & Ulster American Folk Park This morning join a local guide for a short walk around Derry’s medieval city walls and learn about the development of the settlement through the ages and right up through 20th century history. Drive south to visit the Ulster American Folk Park near Omagh where you can see cosy cottages depicting a bygone way of life in rural Ireland with demonstrations of crafts and skills. Return to Derry and visit the award-winning Tower Museum, ﬁlled with local artefacts, near your hotel. (B, D)

Day 5: Donegal Castle & Belleek China

Tour Highlights:

Travel through rugged countryside with lovely scenery of heathery hills to Donegal town to tour Donegal Castle, built in the 15th century by an O’Donnell chieftain. Visit the Belleek Pottery Factory to see how the craftspeople shape and decorate clay, creating the world-famous ﬁne china. Pause at Drumcliffe Churchyard to view the grave of W. B. Yeats, the Nobel Prize-winning poet, who based many poems on the delightful countryside around Sligo. Drive through County Mayo to your hotel in Westport. (B, D)

Traditional Dublin Pub Evening Titanic Belfast Giant’s Causeway Belleek China

Day 6: Westport House & Achill Island Tour Visit the stately Westport House, designed by Richard Cassels in 1731. The mansion overlooks the ocean and contains a wealth of interesting

Achill Island Tour

portraits, furniture, silver and porcelain. Travel around Clew Bay, which is reputed to have 365 islands, to access Achill Island by a bridge. Follow the Atlantic Drive to capture wonderful views of steeply-sloped mountains plunging into the shimmering Atlantic Ocean. Near Slievemore see the Deserted Village, the remains of nearly 100 stone cottages abandoned around the time of the 1840’s Famine. Stop for a casual lunch at a restaurant and return to Westport where the evening is free. (B, L)

Day 7: Galway, Kilbeggan Distillery & “Shindig” Night

J Airport transfers at start and end of tour J Sightseeing by luxury coach J Professional driver/guide J 7 or 8 nights in hotels listed J Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1 J 6 dinners (D) including - Welcome dinner in Drogheda - Old Jameson Distillery “Shindig” Night

Drive south for a tour around central Galway to see Eyre Square, Galway Cathedral and the Spanish Arch. Take some time to browse around on your own through the narrow streets that are closed to trafﬁc. Travel through the centre of Ireland to visit Kilbeggan Distillery, the oldest distillery in the world, to see artisanal whiskey production and enjoy a sample of the ﬁnished product. Head to the Old Jameson Distillery for a guided tour, followed by “Shindig,” dinner with a traditional Irish show. (B, D)

Day 8: Depart for Home or Extra Day in Dublin. For clients booked on our 8-day tour, group transfers are provided to Dublin Airport to arrive at 6:00 am, 9:00 am or 12:00 noon (B). If you have booked our 9-day tour, spend an additional night in Dublin and enjoy an independent Dublin open-top bus tour pass (valid for 48 hours), with a visit to Guinness or Jameson to sample a pint or a shot. Take a taxi transfer to Dublin Airport on the ﬁnal day. (B)

- 4 table d’ hote dinners J 1 lunch (L) J Welcome get-together drink J Walking tours of Drogheda and Derry J Tour of Belfast with a local guide J Day tour to Achill Island J Dublin open-top bus tour with a visit and drink at Guinness Storehouse or Old Jameson Distillery (9-day tour only)

For further information, please visit: www.cietours.com

8 or 9-DAY TOUR

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES

J Visits and admissions to Boyne Valley Visitor Centre & Newgrange or Knowth Tomb, Titanic Belfast, Giant’s Causeway, Ulster American Folk Park, Tower Museum, Donegal Castle, Belleek Pottery Factory, W. B. Yeats’ Grave, Westport House and Kilbeggan Distillery Experience J Headsets for walking tours J Deluxe carry-on backpack, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap J All local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person

SUPERIOR FIRST CLASS HOTELS Stay at the following (or similar):

Giant’s Causeway DERRY

D Hotel, Drogheda (1 night)

Antrim Coast

Europa Hotel, Belfast (1 night)

Donegal BELFAST 1

Achill Island

Boyne Valley

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= Overnight Stops = Start City = End City 1

Northern Welcome

Start your tour at Dublin Airport with a 30-minute 1 transfer to your hotel in Drogheda, in the centre of the + 1-2 town and overlooking the River Boyne. At 2:00 pm take DUBLIN a gentle walking tour around this historic and attractive town that Oliver Cromwell besieged in 1649 and killed 2,000 people, making his name the most hated in Irish history. See the head of St. Oliver Plunkett, the ﬁrst Irishman to be canonized in 700 years, and 14th century St. Laurence Gate in the medieval walls. Join your tour guide and fellow travellers for a welcome drink and dine in the hotel restaurant. (D) DROGHEDA

Tower Hotel, Derry (2 nights)

Day 2: Neolithic Tombs & Belfast This morning visit the Boyne Valley Visitor Centre to learn about the 5,000-year-old burial tombs of Newgrange and Knowth. Tour one of them to see how primitive people managed to align huge boulders precisely with the movements of the sun. Travel past the gentle slopes of the Mourne Mountains to Belfast for a panoramic tour around central Belfast to see Victorian buildings, the imposing City Hall in Donegall Square and the shipyards where RMS Titanic was built in 1912. Visit Titanic Belfast to learn about this ill-fated famous liner through state-of-the-art displays. (B, D)

Day 3: Glens of Antrim & Giant’s Causeway Drive north along the “Nine Glens of Antrim,” a scenic route with lovely views of mountains, valleys and coastline. Stop at the Giant’s Causeway,

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Clew Bay Hotel, Westport (2 nights) Stillorgan Park Hotel, Dublin (1 or 2 nights)

E-mail: reservations@cietours.ie

Day 1: Dublin Arrival & Drogheda

Omagh Sligo

Tour code: WEA14. All prices in Sterling. Northern Welcome

Superior & First Class Hotels – 9 or 10 Day Coach Tour

Day 6: Foynes Flying Boat Museum & Cliffs of Moher Drive north through the town of Listowel, noted for its writers’ festival and literary connections, and take a ferry ride across the River Shannon Estuary. Travel along the coast of County Clare to view the Cliffs of Moher, which rise to heights of almost 700 feet above the churning Atlantic swells. Walk along the top of the cliffs to O’Brien’s Tower for great views of Galway Bay and the Aran Islands. Drive through the hills of the Burren and around Galway Bay to Galway for a panoramic city tour. Check in to your hotel, overlooking Galway Bay and the Aran Islands. (B, D)

Tour Highlights Aran Islands Excursion

is still spoken widely. Take a minibus ride to Dun Aengus, a huge pre-historic fortress perched on sheer cliffs, which fall away to the Atlantic Ocean below. Take a look around Kilronan, the main town, before returning to the mainland by ferry. (B, D)

Day 7: Aran Islands & Dun Aengus

Kiss the Blarney Stone Dingle Peninsula Cliffs of Moher In-Depth Discovery of Waterford

Day 1: Dublin Arrival & Malahide Castle Start your tour at Dublin Airport with a group transfer to your hotel between 7:00 am and 12:00 noon. Passengers arriving later will transfer to the hotel at their own expense. Depart your hotel at 2:00 pm to visit Malahide Castle, ﬁrst built in 1185 by the Talbot family who lived there until 1975. The Castle has been remodelled over the years and today is ﬁlled with medieval artefacts and family portraits. Also take a stroll around the delightful gardens. Stop in nearby Malahide, now an upscale suburb of Dublin that still retains its village ambience. Return to your hotel for a welcome get-together drink with your tour director and discuss your itinerary before dinner. (D)

Day 2: National Stud & Farm Visit Travel to Kildare to visit the Irish Rossaveal 1 National Stud. As a nation, the Irish 1-2 2 GALWAY are very interested in horses DUBLIN Kildare and the Stud will tell you about Aran Islands Burren the valuable breeding industry. See Cliffs of Moher magniﬁcent horses before walking around the delightful Japanese Jerpoint New Ross Gardens, established a century ago. 2 Drive through the Irish countryside WATERFORD to County Kilkenny for a stop at a farm KILLARNEY Dingle 2 in Jerpoint for tea and home-made Cobh Blarney scones. Chat with the owners about farming and also see one of Ireland’s best examples of a 1 = Overnight Stops deserted 12th century town. Drive to Waterford = Start City = End City and in the evening join a local guide for a gentle Athlone

Irish Legends

DUNBOYNE

Visit the House of Waterford Crystal to learn about glass blowing and cutting and see one-of-a-kind masterpieces. Travel along the south coast to Cobh, the last port of call of the Titanic. Learn about the 123 Irish emigrants on board the ill-fated liner at the Titanic Experience, housed in the former White Star Line ticket ofﬁce. At Blarney Castle climb the ramparts to gain the “Gift of Eloquence.” You may visit the Blarney Woollen Mills, which offer excellent Irish-made products. Drive through Macroom to Killarney and check in to your hotel. (B, D)

J 6 dinners (D) including - Welcome dinner at Dunboyne Castle Hotel - Dublin Pub dinner and traditional show - 4 table d’ hôte dinners J 1 lunch (L) J Welcome get-together drink J Tea and scones at Jerpoint Park Farm J Walking tour of Waterford

Day 9: Depart for Home or Extra Day in Dublin For clients booked on our 9-day tour, group transfers are provided to Dublin Airport to arrive at 6:00 am, 9:00 am or 12:00 noon (B). If you have booked our 10-day tour, spend an additional night in Dublin and enjoy an independent Dublin open-top bus tour pass (valid for 48 hours), with a visit to Guinness or Jameson to sample a pint or a shot. Take a taxi transfer to Dublin Airport on the ﬁnal day. (B)

J Ferry ride across the River Shannon J Day tour to Inis Mor, largest of the three Aran Islands J Irish coffees at South Pole Pub near Dingle and at Sean’s Bar in Athlone J Dublin open-top bus tour with a visit and drink at Guinness Storehouse or Old Jameson Distillery (10-day tour only) J Visits and admissions to Malahide Castle, Irish National Stud & Japanese Gardens, Kennedy Homestead, Dunbrody Famine Ship, Choristers’ Hall Museum, Bishop’s Palace, House of Waterford Crystal, Titanic Experience, Blarney Castle, Blarney Woollen Mills, Dingle Brewing Company, Cliffs of Moher, Dun Aengus Fort and Athlone Castle

Day 3: Day 3: Kennedy Homestead & Historic Waterford

Day 4: Waterford Crystal, Titanic Tour & Blarney Castle

J Professional driver/guide

J Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1

Tour Athlone Castle located at a strategic crossing point on the River Shannon and dominates the town. This castle dates from the 13th century was central to the siege of Athlone in 1691. Visit the nearby Sean’s Bar for an Irish coffee. This pub has a detailed and documented history right back to 900 AD. During renovations in 1970, ancient walls and old coins dating back centuries were discovered. Drive to your elegant hotel a few miles from Dublin city centre. In the evening drive to Taylor’s Three Rock Pub for a dinner with Irish specialties. Then sit back with an Irish coffee to watch a lively show with music, songs and step-dancing. (B, D)

walking tour around the old city centre and hear stories about Waterford’s long history. (B, D)

Take a short drive this morning and the first stop is the Kennedy Homestead, birthplace of President John F. Kennedy’s great-grandfather Patrick Kennedy. Today it is still today farmed by his descendants and celebrates the story of five generations of the Kennedy dynasty. In New Ross explore the Dunbrody Emigrant Ship, a replica of the vessel used during the 1840’s Famine to transport starving people to the New World. Return to Waterford to explore the Viking Triangle and learn about the city’s long history. Visit the Choristers’ Hall Museum filled with medieval treasures and the elegant 18 th century Bishop’s Palace. (B, D)

J Sightseeing by luxury coach

J 8 or 9 nights in hotels listed

Day 8: Oldest Irish Pub & Dublin Pub Evening

Traditional Irish Evening Take a short ferry ride from Rossaveal to Inis Mor, the largest of the three Aran Islands. These rocky islands are renowned for the hardy islanders who maintained traditional ﬁshing and farming methods and where the popular intricately patterned ﬁshermen’s sweaters originated. The Irish language

J Airport transfers at start and end of tour

For further information, please visit: www.cietours.com

Irish Legends

Day 5: Dingle Peninsula & South Pole Pub Today discover the glorious Dingle Peninsula, made famous by two movies that showcased the scenery – “Ryan’s Daughter” and “Far & Away.” Drive along the south shore to admire views of heathery mountains, sandy stretches of beach and rocky headlands. Sit down to a pub lunch in the town of Dingle and visit the South Pole Pub for an Irish coffee and learn about Tom Crean, an Antarctic explorer who owned the pub. Return to Killarney where you are free to dine independently this evening. (B, L)

J Headsets for walking tours J Deluxe carry-on backpack, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap J All local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person

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E-mail: reservations@cietours.ie

9 or 10-DAY TOURS

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES

Tour code: LEA14. All prices in Sterling. Irish Legends

Northern Gems Superior First Class Hotels – 9 or 10 Day Coach Tour

the scenic coastal drive of the “Nine Glens of Antrim” to your stylish hotel in Belfast, close to the waterfront and city attractions. (B, D)

Day 7: Titanic Belfast & Cabra Castle Tour Belfast to see Victorian buildings and the shipyards where RMS Titanic was built in 1912. Visit Titanic Belfast to learn about this famous liner through state-of-the-art displays. Learn about Ireland’s patron saint in the St. Patrick Centre before driving to Kingscourt to your lovely castle hotel, built in 1760. Arrive in time to enjoy the facilities, including a 9-hole golf course. After dinner, youthful dancers will display intricate Irish step-dancing. (B, D)

Day 8: Battle of the Boyne Centre & Drogheda

Tour Highlights

Visit the Battle of the Boyne Centre to learn about the 1690 conﬂict between King William III and

his father-in-law, King James II. Then travel into Drogheda for a walking tour around the old streets of this historic town. Check in to your centrallylocated hotel and in the evening enjoy dinner in the Wm Cairnes Gastropub with live musical entertainment. (B, D)

J Airport transfers at start and end of tour J Sightseeing by luxury coach J Professional tour director J 8 or 9 nights in hotels listed J Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1

Day 9: End Your Tour or Extend to Dublin If you are on a 9-day tour, take a group transfer to Dublin Airport to arrive at 6:00 am, 9:00 am or 12:00 noon (B) If you have chosen the 10-day tour, drive to your hotel in Dublin and spend the day sightseeing independently with an open top bus tour and a visit to either Guinness Storehouse or Old Jameson Distillery. Take a taxi transfer to Dublin Airport on day 10. (B)

J 7 dinners (D) including - Knappogue Castle Medieval Banquet - Wm Cairnes Gastropub farewell dinner - 5 table d’ hôte dinners J 1 lunch (L) J Welcome get-together drink J Tour of Belfast J Walking tours of Derry and Drogheda with local guides

Knappogue Castle

J Sheepdog trials at Caherconnell

Medieval Banquet

J Coffee and talk on Irish life at Standun of Spiddal

For further information, please visit: www.cietours.com

9or 10-DAY TOUR

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES

J Killary Fjord catamaran cruise

Killary Fjord Catamaran Cruise

J Slieve League sea cliffs followed by homebaked scones with coffee or tea

Slieve League Sea Cliffs

J Step dancing display in Cabra Castle Hotel

Overnights in Historic

J Dublin open-top bus tour with a visit and drink at Guinness Storehouse or Old Jameson Distillery (10 Day tour only)

Cabra Castle Hotel

J Visits and admissions to Cliffs of Moher, Kylemore Abbey, Knock Shrine, W. B. Yeats’ Grave, Belleek Pottery Factory, Triona Design, Donegal Castle, Giant’s Causeway, Titanic Belfast, St. Patrick Centre and Battle of the Boyne Centre

Day 1: Cliffs of Moher & Banquet Your tour starts in Shannon airport with a transfer to your hotel in Ennis. At 2:30pm depart for the Cliffs of Moher, a dramatic wall of rock that plunges to the Atlantic Ocean. Drive a few miles to 15th century Knappogue Castle for a medievalGiant’s Causeway style banquet with entertainment. (B, D) Derry

Ardara Slieve League

2 DONEGAL

BELFAST 1

Day 2: Sheepdog Trials & Galway

Travel through the rounded limestone hills of the Burren and Downpatrick Sligo watch skilled dogs work with a farmer to round up sheep. Stop for 1 KINGSCOURT Knock a look around the coastal village Leenane 1 Drogheda of Ballyvaughan and take a short Boyne Valley Kylemore Connemara panoramic drive around Galway 2 GALWAY + 1 before checking in to your hotel set on DUBLIN Spiddal Galway Bay. (B, D) Cliffs of Moher

Belleek

ENNIS Shannon

1 = Overnight Stops = Start City = End City

Northern Gems

Day 3: Catamaran Cruise & Kylemore Abbey Travel along the shores of Galway Bay to Spiddal and head to Leenane to embark on a short cruise of Killary Harbour. Enjoy an Irish coffee as you view traces of pre-Famine potato “lazy beds.” Tour Kylemore Abbey, a splendid mansion set on a peaceful lake with a lovely chapel. Enjoy lunch and stroll through the Victorian gardens before returning to Galway. (B, L)

Day 4: Belleek China & Donegal Bay Drive north into County Mayo to visit the pilgrimage town of Knock and in County Sligo view W. B. Yeats’ Grave. Tour the Belleek Pottery Factory, founded in the mid-19th century, to see craftspeople create the renowned ﬁne china. Drive to Donegal town for a look around on your own before checking in to your hotel on the outskirts of the town. (B, D)

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Drive along the coast of Donegal to view Slieve League sea cliffs, the highest in Sterlingpe reaching 1,972 feet. The cliffs drop straight down to the wild Atlantic waves creating marvellous views. Enjoy coffee or tea with home-baked scones before driving through Glengesh Pass to Ardara to visit Triona Design for demonstrations of spinning and knitting. Stop in Donegal town for a tour of Donegal Castle, built by the O’Donnell chieftain in the 15th century and return to your hotel. (B, D)

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J Headsets for walking tours J Deluxe carry-on backpack, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap J All local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person

SUPERIOR FIRST CLASS HOTELS Stay at the following (or similar): Temple Gate Hotel, Ennis (1 night) Galway Bay Hotel, Galway (2 nights) Millpark Hotel, Donegal (2 nights) Radisson Blu Hotel, Belfast (1 night) Cabra Castle Hotel, Kingscourt (1 night) D Hotel, Drogheda (1 night) Croke Park Hotel, Dublin (1 night, 10-day tour only)

E-mail: reservations@cietours.ie

Titanic Belfast

Tour code: JEA14. All prices in Sterling. Northern Gems

Irish Explorer Superior First Class Hotels –9 or 10 Day Coach Tour

Day 8: Blarney Castle & a Dublin Pub

Travel around Galway Bay to view the Cliffs of Moher, an impressive wall of rock that plunges to the Atlantic Ocean. Continue to Bunratty for a brief stop at Durty Nelly’s Pub or the Bunratty Woollen Mills before driving through Limerick and along the Shannon Estuary. Visit the Foynes Flying Boat Museum, which recalls the early days of air travel, during the 1930’s and early 1940’s. Arrive in Killarney, check in to your hotel and relax before dinner. (B, D)

Drive through County Cork to Blarney Castle to climb to the ramparts and kiss the famous stone. Also visit the Blarney Woollen Mills where quality Irish-made products are gathered under one roof. Drive north and pause for photos at the stately Rock of Cashel, a limestone outcrop with picturesque ruins and continue to Dublin. In the evening head to a Dublin Pub for Irish cuisine and a lively session of traditional songs. (B, D)

Day 7: Ring of Kerry & Skellig Experience Take a drive around the Ring of Kerry where every bend in 100 miles of road reveals breathtaking views. Meet a local farmer, Brendan Ferris, for a taste of farm life with a sheepdog demonstration of herding ﬂocks. At the tip of the peninsula visit the Skellig Experience, which explains the history of the area and the ﬂora and fauna on the nearby rocky islands. Return through the attractive village of Sneem and pause at Moll’s Gap for panoramic views of Killarney and its lakes. Back in Killarney enjoy free time for independent activities and dining. (B)

Tour Highlights Dublin Pub Dinner & Show

J Airport transfers at start and end of tour

Day 6: Cliffs of Moher & Foynes Flying Boat Museum

Day 9: Depart for Home or Extra Day in Dublin

J Sightseeing by luxury coach J Professional driver/guide J 8 or 9 nights in hotels listed J Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1 J 6 dinners (D) including - Welcome dinner at Clontarf Castle Hotel - Pub dinner and traditional show

For clients booked on our 9-day tour, group transfers are provided to Dublin Airport to arrive at 6:00 am, 9:00 am or 12:00 noon (B).

- 4 table d’ hôte dinners J 1 lunch (L) J Welcome get-together drink

If you have booked our 10-day tour, spend an additional night in Dublin and enjoy an independent Dublin open-top bus tour pass (valid for 48 hours), with a visit to Guinness or Jameson to sample a pint or a shot. Take a taxi transfer to Dublin Airport on the ﬁnal day. (B)

Boyne Valley Neolithic Tombs

J Tour of Dublin with a local guide J Slieve League sea cliffs followed by homebaked scones with coffee or tea J Coffee and talk on Irish life at Standun of Spiddal

For further information, please visit: www.cietours.com

9 or 10-DAY TOUR

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES

J Killary Fjord catamaran cruise J Sheepdog trials on Ring of Kerry

Ring of Kerry Tour Four 2-Night Stays Luxurious Clontarf Castle

Day 1: Dublin Touring & Glasnevin Museum

Day 3: Slieve League Cliffs & Glengesh Pass

Start your tour at Dublin Airport with a group transfer to your hotel between 7:00 am and 12:00 noon. If your ﬂight arrives later than noon, transfer to the hotel at your own expense. Your hotel is luxurious Clontarf Castle, which traces its origins to 1172. At 2:00 pm tour the city with a local guide to see elegant Georgian squares, public buildings and monuments such as the Famine Memorial. Visit Glasnevin Museum, Ireland’s national necropolis, which is a who’s who of modern Irish history as the ﬁnal resting place of Daniel O’Connell, Michael Collins, Charles Stewart Parnell, Brendan Behan and other prominent people. Enjoy a welcome drink with your tour director followed by dinner in your lovely castle hotel. (D)

Head to the ﬁshing port of Killybegs and on to Teelin to view Slieve League sea cliffs, where the highest point reaches 1,972 feet making them the highest in Sterlingpe. Enjoy breathtaking vistas as they drop to the wild Atlantic waves below. Sample home-baked scones with coffee or tea before continuing to Malinbeg for great views and through the majestic Glengesh Pass. In Ardara visit Triona Design to see demonstrations of spinning, weaving and knitting. Enjoy free time in Donegal town before returning to your hotel. (B, D)

Day 2: Boyne Valley Neolithic Tombs & Donegal Castle Ardara

This morning visit the Boyne Valley Visitor Centre to learn 2 Slieve League about the passage burial Belleek tombs of Newgrange and Sligo Knowth, both of which are over 5,000 years old. Visit one Castlebar Boyne Valley of the tombs to see how primitive Leenane people managed to align Connemara DUBLIN 1 + 1-2 these buildings precisely with 2 GALWAY Spiddal the sun or the moon. Drive through the central Lakeland region of Ireland to Donegal town Cliffs of Moher Bunratty for a tour of Donegal Castle, built by Cashel the O’Donnell chieftain in the 15th Foynes century. The castle was expanded in the 17th century and today is furnished 2 KILLARNEY throughout. Check in to your nearby hotel. (B, D). Ring of Blarney DONEGAL

Kerry

= Overnight Stops = Start City = End City 1

Irish Explorer

J Dublin open-top bus tour with a visit and drink at Guinness Storehouse or Old Jameson Distillery (10-day tour only) J Visits and admissions to Glasnevin Museum, Boyne Valley Visitor Centre & Newgrange or Knowth Tomb, Donegal Castle, Triona Design, Belleek Pottery Factory, W. B. Yeats’ Grave, Museum of Country Life, Cliffs of Moher, Foynes Flying Boat Museum, Skellig Experience, Blarney Castle and Blarney Woollen Mills

Day 4: Belleek & Museum of Country Life Visit the Belleek Pottery Factory to see how the craftspeople shape and decorate clay, creating the world-famous ﬁne china. Pause at Drumcliffe Churchyard to view the grave of W. B. Yeats, the Nobel prize-winning poet, who based many poems on the delightful countryside around Sligo. Continue through County Mayo to Castlebar to visit the Museum of Country Life. See collections of domestic goods in daily use from 1850 to 1950. Exhibits and a movie explain how rural people made a living from the soil. Drive to Galway and check in to your hotel. (B, D)

J Headsets for walking tours J Deluxe carry-on backpack, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap J All local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person

SUPERIOR FIRST CLASS HOTELS Tour starts in Dublin Mar

Day 5: Connemara Life & Catamaran Cruise Today explore scenic Connemara to admire how constantly-changing cloud formations give granite hills, sparkling lakes and peat bogs an added dimension. Travel alongside Galway Bay and stop at Standun of Spiddal for coffee and a talk on various aspects of Irish life and traditional crafts. In Leenane embark on a short cruise of Killary Harbour, a 9-mile fjord. Enjoy views of hills where traces of “lazy beds” of potato ridges from the 19th century and earlier can still be seen. Enjoy lunch at a nearby restaurant and savour more views of Connemara before returning to Galway. (B, L)

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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)

E-mail: reservations@cietours.ie

Slieve League Sea Cliffs

Tour code: EXA14. All prices in Sterling. Irish Explorer

Leisurely Ireland

J Sightseeing by luxury coach J Professional tour director J 9 nights in hotels listed

Superior First Class Hotels – 10 Day Coach Tour

J Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1 J 6 dinners (D) including - Traditional Irish dinner/show - Killeen House Restaurant in Killarney - Clontarf Castle farewell dinner - 3 table d’ hôte dinners

Tour Highlights

shoreline via Louisburgh. Take a short catamaran cruise to see pristine mountain areas, unspoiled by roads and development. You can see traces of ancient potato ﬁelds on some of the hilly slopes and also view the thriving salmon and mussel farms that create employment for local people. Return to Westport and spend an afternoon at leisure to enjoy the hotel facilities or explore the Georgian town, full of charming stores and cosy pubs. (B, D)

Leisurely 3-Night Stays in Westport & Killarney Dublin Pub Dinner / Show

Day 6: Connemara & Cliffs of Moher

Catamaran Cruise Cliffs of Moher Dingle Peninsula Kiss the Blarney Stone

Day 1: Dublin Arrival & Dalkey Village Start your tour at Dublin Airport with a group transfer to your hotel between 7:00 am and 12:00 noon. If your ﬂight arrives later than noon, transfer to the hotel at your own expense. At 2:00 pm take a short ride to historic Dalkey Village, now an upmarket suburb. Take a short guided tour through the village and visit the imposing Dalkey Castle where history will come alive for you. Marvel at Dalkey’s literary connections in the newly refurbished Writers’ Gallery. In the evening meet your tour director over a welcome drink to discuss your trip and he will help you choose a restaurant to dine independently.

Strokestown

Achill Island

Day 2: Dublin Tour & Pub Evening

Relax on a half-day guided tour of Dublin to view elegant Georgian Leenane townhouses and brightly painted doors DUBLIN Connemara and cross the River Liffey to view 2 + 1 Galway the wide thoroughfare of O’Connell Street with the General Post Ofﬁce. Cliffs of Moher Pause to view the gaunt ﬁgures at the Famine Memorial before visiting Trinity Cashel College’s campus and the Old Library to Dingle view the illuminated manuscript of the Book Peninsula of Kells. The afternoon is free so that you 3 KILLARNEY may use your independent open-top bus tour voucher with a visit to Guinness or Jameson. Drive Kenmare Blarney to a Dublin Pub for a traditional dinner followed by 1 = Overnight Stops a great show with Irish music and intricate step = Start City = End City dancing. (B, D) 3 WESTPORT

Leisurely Ireland

Day 3: Strokestown Park House & Westport Visit Strokestown Park House in County Roscommon. There are three parts to see – the 18th century mansion with its original furnishings; the four-acre walled Victorian garden, restored to look as it would have during the heyday of the estate; and the Famine Museum, which explains the circumstances of the 1840’s Great Irish Famine through a combination of original documents and images. Arrive in Westport and enjoy free time to browse around the town. (B, D)

Day 4: Achill Island & Museum of Country Life Tour Visit Westport House, an 18th century mansion, set in superb parkland with magniﬁcent views overlooking Clew Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. See stunning rooms with priceless furnishings, paintings, books, silver and Waterford Crystal. Drive around Clew Bay and cross by bridge to Achill Island. Follow the Atlantic Drive to capture wonderful views of steeply-sloped mountains and the shimmering Atlantic Ocean. Stop in Keel for lunch and see the Deserted Village, the remains of nearly 100 stone cottages abandoned around the time of the 1840’s Famine. In the afternoon visit the Museum of Country Life which recalls living conditions from the mid-19 th to the mid-20 th century. Return to Westport for free time and dinner on your own. (B, L)

Day 5: Croaghpatrick & Catamaran Cruise Travel south past the pilgrimage mountain of Croaghpatrick and around the lovely Atlantic

Today drive via Maam Cross in the heart of the scenic region of Connemara. Here the constantlychanging cloud formations give granite hills, sparkling lakes and peat bogs an added dimension. Take a panoramic tour around the main areas of Galway city and enjoy a browse around on your own. View the dramatic Cliffs of Moher, which rise to almost 700 feet above the wild Atlantic breakers and stretch along the coast for ﬁve miles. Then head south for a short ferry ride across the River Shannon. In Killarney check in to your old-world hotel for a 3-night stay and explore the town or relax before dining in the hotel. (B, D)

Day 7: Killarney’s Jaunting Car & Ring of Kerry Take a traditional horse-drawn jaunting car ride through the Killarney National Park to the lovely 19th century Muckross House. Tour the house to learn about the history of the owners and their illustrious guests and walk around the gardens. Drive to the delightful town of Kenmare where traditional buildings are brightly painted. Join the Ring of Kerry route at the vantage point of Moll’s Gap for great views of mountains and valleys.

Pause at Ladies’ View to see the Three Lakes of Killarney with the town in the background. Return to Killarney for a free afternoon and dine independently. (B)

J 1 lunch (L) J Welcome get-together drink J Walking tour of Dalkey & Dalkey Castle

Day 8: Dingle Peninsula & Killeen House Restaurant

J Tour of Dublin with your tour director

Discover the glorious Dingle Peninsula with heathery mountains and sandy beaches. Drive to Slea Head at the westernmost tip of the peninsula to view more lovely vistas and early Christian monastic beehive huts. Back in Dingle watch brewing processes at the Dingle Brewing Company and sample some of the local brew. Drive to the South Pole Inn for an Irish coffee and learn about the Antarctic explorer, Tom Crean. In the evening enjoy wonderful atmosphere and cuisine at the award-winning Killeen House Restaurant. (B, D)

Day 9: Blarney Castle & Clontarf Castle Stay Drive through County Cork to Blarney Castle to climb to the ramparts and kiss the famous stone. Also visit the Blarney Woollen Mills where quality Irish-made products are gathered under one roof. Drive north to pause for photos at the stately Rock of Cashel, a limestone outcrop containing 12 th century church ruins and continue to Dublin. Check in to your luxurious castle hotel, the origins of which date back to the 12th century, and enjoy a farewell dinner with your travel companions. (B, D)

Day 10: Tour Ends Dublin Airport Take a group transfer from your hotel to Dublin Airport to arrive at 6:00 am, 9:00 am or 12:00 noon. (B)

J Day tour to Achill Island J Killary Fjord catamaran cruise J Ferry ride across the River Shannon J Horse-drawn jaunting car ride in Killarney J Irish coffee at the South Pole Inn J Dublin open-top bus tour with a visit and drink at Guinness Storehouse or Old Jameson Distillery J Visits and admissions to Book of Kells at Trinity College, Strokestown Park House & Famine Museum, Museum of Country Life, Cliffs of Moher, Muckross House, Blarney Castle and Blarney Woollen Mills J Headsets for walking tours J Deluxe carry-on backpack, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap J All local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person

SUPERIOR FIRST CLASS HOTELS Stay at the following (or similar):

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For further information, please visit: www.cietours.com

J Airport transfers at start and end of tour

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

E-mail: reservations@cietours.ie

10-DAY TOUR

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES

Tour code: LIA14. All prices in Sterling. Leisurely Ireland

Superior First Class Hotels – 12 Day Coach Tour

Day 6: Adare Village & Cliffs of Moher Travel north to Adare and enjoy a stroll along the main street to take photographs of the charming thatched cottages with brightly coloured ﬂowers in window boxes and gardens. Drive through the outskirts of Limerick and past Bunratty to the coast of County Clare. Here view the famous Cliffs of Moher, an impressive wall of rock that rises 700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. Continue to Galway for a panoramic tour and check in to your hotel, which overlooks Galway Bay. (B, D)

Tour Highlights Day 7: “The Quiet Man” & Connemara Drive to Cong where “The Quiet Man” movie was made in 1952. A guided walk will show you places featured in the production. Travel through Connemara for sweeping views of misty mountains and shimmering lakes. Stop at Kylemore Abbey for a walk through the elegant mansion, set beside a tranquil lake. Have lunch and return to Galway where you are free to explore the city in the evening. (B, L)

Traditional Irish Show Titanic Belfast Glorious Dingle Peninsula Kylemore Abbey

Award-Winning Cabra Castle Hotel Stay

Day 1: Dublin Tour & Kilmainham Gaol

DERRY 2

Belleek Drumcliffe

Start your tour at Dublin Airport with a group transfer to your hotel between 7:00 am and 12:00 noon. If your ﬂight arrives later, transfer to the hotel at your own expense. At 2:00 pm join a local guide on a tour of Dublin’s highlights to view Trinity College, General Post Ofﬁce, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and the Famine Memorial. Visit Kilmainham Gaol where many of Ireland’s leaders, including Robert Emmett, Eamon DeValera and Padraig Giant’s Causeway Pearse, were imprisoned during the 19th and early 20th centuries. In the evening meet your tour director and travel companions over a Belfast welcome drink.

Day 2: Russborough & Irish Night

Castlebar

This morning drive through Cong 1 Boyne Valley the delightful scenery of the Kylemore Connemara Wicklow Mountains to Blessington 2 GALWAY DUBLIN 2 for a guided tour of stately Kildare Russborough House, a Palladian Cliffs of Burren Blessington mansion ﬁlled with interesting Moher treasures as well as noted works of art Adare and early photographic collections. The Waterford afternoon is free so that you may use your independent open-top bus voucher with Dingle 2 KILLARNEY 1 CORK a visit to Guinness or Jameson. Drive to a Kenmare Blarney Dublin Pub for a traditional dinner followed by a Skibbereen great show with Irish music and intricate step Clonakilty 1 = Overnight Stops dancing. (B, D) = Start City = End City KINGSCOURT 1

Irish Odyssey

DROGHEDA

Day 3: Farmhouse Visit & House of Waterford Crystal Travel through Kildare, known for horse-breeding, a popular pastime and industry in Ireland. Visit a traditional farmhouse to meet the owners and learn about country living while enjoying tea and freshly-baked scones. Drive south to Waterford for a tour around the House of Waterford Crystal. Watch experienced craftspeople create all the various stages of production, from glass blowing and cutting to the ﬁnal polishing of magniﬁcent trophies. Continue along the south coast to Cork and take a brief walking tour of the city with a local guide. (B, D)

J Sightseeing by luxury coach

Drive to Belfast for a panoramic city tour followed by a visit to Titanic Belfast to learn about this famous liner through state-of-the-art displays. Travel to Kingscourt and your castle hotel, built in 1760. Arrive mid-afternoon so that you can enjoy this lovely property and maybe play the 9-hole golf course. After dinner in the Court Restaurant, enjoy a display of Irish step-dancing. (B, D)

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J Farmhouse visit for tea and scones J Walking tours of Cork, Derry and Drogheda with local guides J Horse-drawn jaunting car ride in Killarney

J Step dancing display in Cabra Castle Hotel

Stay at the following (or similar):

Fri 26

1428

Alexander Hotel, Dublin (2 nights)

1250

River Lee Hotel, Cork (1 night)

Fri 11

1207

Fri 11

1428

Fri 10

1250

1207

Fri 18

1428

Fri 17

1250

Fri 25

1207

Fri 25

1428

Fri 24

1250

Fri 02

1394

Fri 01

1428

Fri 09

1394

Fri 08

1428

Nov

Fri 16

1394

Fri 15

1428

SRS

Fri 23

1394

Fri 22

1428

Fri 30

1428

Fri 29

1428

Tour code: ODA14. All prices in Sterling.

SUPERIOR FIRST CLASS HOTELS

Fri 03

Fri 18

Aug

J Tours of Dublin and Belfast with local guides

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

1428

Jul

J Welcome get-together drink

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

Fri 13

1207

J 2 lunches (L)

J Headsets for walking tours

1127

1207

- Traditional Irish dinner/show

J Visits and admissions to Kilmainham Gaol, Russborough House, House of Waterford Crystal, Blarney Castle, Blarney Woollen Mills, Blasket Centre, Cliffs of Moher, Kylemore Abbey, Museum of Country Life, W. B. Yeats’ Grave, Belleek Pottery Factory, Tower Museum, Giant’s Causeway, Titanic Belfast, Boyne Valley Visitor Centre & Newgrange or Knowth Tomb

1428

Fri 28

J 8 dinners (D) including

J Dublin open-top bus tour with a visit and drink at Guinness Storehouse or Old Jameson Distillery

Fri 06

Fri 04

Jun

J Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1

J “The Quiet Man” walking tour of Cong

Day 12: Tour Ends Dublin Airport

Departure Dates and Price p/p sharing

Fri 07

J 11 nights in hotels listed

- 6 table d’ hôte dinners

Visit the Boyne Valley Visitor Centre to learn about the 5,000-year-old burial tombs of Newgrange and Knowth. Tour one of them to see how primitive people managed to align huge boulders precisely. Continue to Drogheda, a town that Oliver Cromwell besieged in 1649 and killed 2,000 people, making his name the most hated in Irish history. Join a local guide for a walking tour to see the head of St. Oliver Plunkett, the ﬁrst Irishman to be canonized in 700 years, and 14th century St. Laurence Gate in the medieval walls. In the evening enjoy a farewell dinner with live music at Wm Cairnes Gastropub, located in a former brewery. (B, D)

Join a local guide for a walking tour around the ancient city of Derry to see the Guildhall, St. Columb’s Cathedral, the Diamond and the 16th century walls. Visit the award-winning Tower Museum. Stop for photos at the ruined Dunluce Castle and explore the Giant’s Causeway, huge hexagonal basalt columns formed over 60 million years ago. The oversized rocks have given rise to

Tour starts in Dublin

J Professional driver/guide

- Wm Cairnes Gastropub farewell dinner

Day 11: Megalithic Tombs & Historic Drogheda Walk

Day 9: Derry Walk & Giant’s Causeway

A few miles outside Cork, visit Blarney Castle and climb to the battlements to kiss the famous “Stone of Eloquence.” Also visit the Blarney Woollen Mills where you can ﬁnd quality Irish-made goods of all types, conveniently displayed under one roof. Drive along the lovely coast of Cork via the towns of Clonakilty and Skibbereen to Kenmare. Stop at Moll’s Gap for great views and continue along part of the Ring of Kerry route into Killarney. Check in to your hotel and relax before dinner. (B, D)

Take a traditional horse-drawn jaunting car ride to Ross Castle to view Lough Leane, largest of Killarney’s lakes. Explore the scenic Dingle Peninsula to experience views of heathery mountains, sandy beaches and rocky headlands.

Day 10: Titanic Belfast & Cabra Castle

Travel north to Castlebar to the Museum of Country Life which displays articles used in everyday life during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Continue to County Sligo and pause in Drumcliffe Churchyard at the grave of the writer, W. B. Yeats. Follow the shoreline of Donegal Bay to visit the Belleek Pottery Factory where craftspeople shape and decorate clay into delicate pieces. Continue your drive through the majestic Barnesmore Gap to Derry. (B, D)

Day 4: Blarney Castle & West Cork

Day 5: Dingle Peninsula Tour & Killarney

J Airport transfers at start and end of tour

Take a 30-minute group transfer to Dublin Airport to arrive at 6:00 am, 9:00 am or 12:00 noon. (B)

Day 8: Country Life Museum & Belleek

Giant’s Causeway

many legends. Return to Derry for free time. (B, D)

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Irish Odyssey

Visit the Blasket Centre in Dunquin to learn about the offshore Blasket Islands, inhabited until 1953 by hardy farming and ﬁshing families. Return to the town of Dingle and enjoy a pub lunch before returning to Killarney. The rest of the day is free. (B, L)

Fri 31

1114

Fri 07

1114 382s

Killarney Plaza Hotel, Killarney (2 nights) Galway Bay Hotel, Galway (2 nights) City Hotel, Derry (2 nights) Cabra Castle Hotel, Cavan (1 night)

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12 -DAY TOUR

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES

The D Hotel, Drogheda (1 night) Irish Odyssey

Superior First Class Hotels – 12 Day Coach Tour

J Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1

J Sightseeing by luxury coach J Professional tour director J 11 nights in hotels listed

J 8 dinners (D) including: - Dublin Pub Evening - Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet - 6 table d’ hôte dinners

Tour Highlights

J 2 lunches (L) including W. B. Yeats’ themed lunch and guided tour of Sligo

W. B. Yeats’ Lunch & Sligo Tour

J Welcome get-together drink

Dinner at a Dublin Pub

Experience wonderful scenery along the coastal “Nine Glens of Antrim” route and continue to Belfast. (B, D)

green. Continue to Killarney and your deluxe hotel overlooking the mountains and lakes. (B, D)

Giant’s Causeway Titanic Belfast

Take a panoramic tour around central Belfast followed by a visit to Titanic Belfast to learn about the famous liner through state-of- the-art displays. Visit Down Cathedral to see the reputed burial place of St. Patrick, Ireland’s patron saint. Also visit the St. Patrick Centre to learn about his life and times. Travel to Dublin and in the evening head to a Dublin Pub for Dinner and entertainment. (B, D)

Clonmacnoise Monastic Site Bunratty Castle Farewell Banquet 2-Night Stay in Lakeland Region

Day 8: Dublin Tour & Book of Kells

Day 1: Shannon Airport Arrival & Ennis Walking Tour Your tour starts at Shannon Airport with a transfer between 7:00 am and 12:00 noon to your hotel in the charming marketing town of Ennis. If your ﬂight arrives later than 12:00 noon, transfer to the hotel at your own expense. At 2:00 pm join a local guide for a walking tour around the main points of interest. Meet your tour director over Giant’s Causeway a welcome drink to discuss your trip Derry before dinner in your hotel. (D)

Grand Atlantic Drive

2 STRANORLAR

Glenveagh

Donegal Sligo Yeats’ Country

Galway

BELFAST 1

Day 2: Cliffs of Moher & Galway Bay

Travel to the coast to view the Cliffs of Moher, a ﬁve-mile wall of limestone rising above the foaming Atlantic breakers. See the rounded limestone hills of the Burren and the Poulnabrone Dolmen, a huge stone monument marking a Neolithic burial place. Take a panoramic tour around Galway city and continue to your hotel in the town Athlone, set on crossing place of the mighty River Shannon. (B, D)

Downpatrick

2 ATHLONE

DUBLIN 2

Clonmacnoise Cliffs of Shannon Moher 1 Cashel 1 ENNIS BUNRATTY Foynes

towers, church ruins and elaborate Celtic crosses. In the afternoon take a scenic boat trip on Lough Ree and visit Sean’s Bar, Ireland’s oldest pub, for an Irish coffee. The evening is at leisure to explore the town. (B)

Day 4: Yeats’ Country Lunch & Tour Visit Boyle Abbey and drive to County Sligo to Broc House for a special lunch and talk on the writer W. B. Yeats. Take a drive with a local expert to see places associated with Yeats and continue through County Donegal to Stranorlar. (B, L, D)

Day 5: Glenveagh Castle & Donegal’s Atlantic Drive Travel into the heart of Donegal to Glenveagh National Park where Captain Adair evicted 225 tenants to build Glenveagh Castle in 1870. Learn about the history of the mansion, owners and guests as you tour the rooms and walk around the extensive gardens ﬁlled with exotic plants. Then experience the glorious natural beauty of the Grand Atlantic Drive, which winds through Downings and Rosapenna and around the coastline. Return to Stranorlar in time for dinner. (B, D)

Tour Dublin city to see elegant Georgian squares with brightly-painted doorways; pass St. Stephen’s Green and shopping areas around Nassau Street; cross the River Liffey to O’Connell Street and view the General Post Ofﬁce where the 1916 Rebellion started. Walk through the campus of Trinity College to view the 8th century manuscript of the Book of Kells. In the afternoon use your independent vouchers for an open-top bus tour all around central Dublin and a visit to Guinness or Jameson. (B)

Ring of Kerry

Irish Tradition

KILLARNEY

Blarney

Tour 13 th century Athlone Castle located at a strategic crossing point on the River Shannon 1 = Overnight Stops and dominates the town. Drive south to visit = Start City = End City Clonmacnoise Monastic Site and see round

In Derry join a local guide for a walking tour to see medieval city walls, the Diamond and St. Columb’s Cathedral. Drive along the north coast, pausing for photos at Dunluce Castle. Explore the Giant’s Causeway, enormous hexagonal columns formed by volcanic activity over 60 million years ago.

Day 11: Foynes Flying Boats & Bunratty Banquet After a leisurely breakfast depart from Killarney and drive to the Foynes Flying Boat Museum. Learn about the early days of ﬂight, during the 1930’s and early 1940’s, and this where Irish coffee was ﬁrst created. Drive to Bunratty and visit the Bunratty Folk Park to see traditional cottages. You may like to spend free time in Durty Nelly’s Pub. In the evening head to 15th century Bunratty Castle’s Great Hall for a medieval-style banquet to carry you to the middle Ages in spirit. (B, D)

Day 12: Tour Ends Shannon Airport Your tour ends with a transfer to Shannon Airport to arrive at 6:00 am, 9:00 am or 12:00 noon, in good time to check in for onward or return ﬂights. (B)

J Tours of Belfast and Dublin with your tour director J Farmhouse tea and scones with sheepdog display J Horse-drawn jaunting car ride in Killarney J Dublin open-top bus tour with a visit and drink at Guinness Storehouse or Old Jameson Distillery J Visits and admissions to Cliffs of Moher, Poulnabrone Dolmen, Clonmacnoise Monastic Site, Athlone Castle, Boyle Abbey, Glenveagh Castle & National Park, Giant’s Causeway, Titanic Belfast, Down Cathedral, St. Patrick Centre, Book of Kells at Trinity College, Blarney Castle, Blarney Woollen Mills, Skellig Experience, Foynes Flying Boat Museum and Bunratty Folk Park J Headsets for walking tours J Deluxe carry-on backpack, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap J All local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person

SUPERIOR FIRST CLASS HOTELS Stay at the following (or similar):

Tour starts in Shannon Apr

May

Day 6: Derry & Giant’s Causeway Day 3: Athlone Castle & Clonmacnoise

Travel by horse-drawn jaunting car to Ross Castle for views of Killarney’s largest lake, Lough Leane. Head off on the Ring of Kerry, one of Ireland’s most popular drives with amazing scenery. Visit the Skellig Experience to learn about early Christian monks and lunch at a friendly pub. Drive through the villages of Waterville and Sneem and stop at Moll’s Gap to view the Three Lakes of Killarney before returning to Killarney. (B, L)

Day 9: Farmhouse Tea & Blarney Castle Drive through prime agricultural country and pause at the impressive Rock of Cashel with medieval ruins. Visit a nearby sheep farm for freshly-baked scones with tea and ﬁnd out about country living. Continue south to climb Blarney Castle and kiss the famous “Stone of Eloquence.” Shop at the Blarney Woollen Mills or take a look around the village

J Viking boat trip on Lough Ree J Irish coffee at Sean’s Bar in Athlone

Day 10: Killarney’s Jaunting Car & Ring of Kerry

Day 7: Titanic Belfast & a Dublin’s Pub Evening

J Walking tours of Ennis and Derry with local guides

Jun

Departure Dates and Price p/p sharing

Mon 07

1297

Mon 14

1297

Jun

Mon 23

1496

Mon 30

1496

Sep

Mon 01

1496

Mon 08

1496

Old Ground Hotel, Ennis (1 night)

Mon 21

1297

Mon 07

1496

Mon 15

1496

Sheraton Hotel, Athlone (2 nights)

Mon 28

1462

Mon 14

1496

Mon 22

1496

Kee’s Hotel, Stranorlar (2 nights)

Mon 05

1462

Mon 21

1496

Mon 29

1318

Mon 12

1462

Mon 19

1462

Mon 26

1462

Jul

Aug

For further information, please visit: www.cietours.com

Irish Tradition

J Airport transfers at start and end of tour

Mon 28

1496

Mon 06

1318

Europa Hotel, Belfast (1 night)

Mon 04

1496

Mon 13

1318

Mon 11

1496

Mon 20

1318

Ashling Hotel, Dublin (2 nights)

Mon 27

1318

Mon 02

1496

Mon 18

1496

Mon 09

1496

Mon 25

1496

Mon 16

1496 Tour code: TRA14. All prices in Sterling.

Oct

SRS

Brehon Hotel, Killarney (2 nights)

361

Bunratty Castle Hotel, Bunratty (1 night) Irish Tradition

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12-DAY TOUR

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES

Deluxe & Castle Hotels – 12 or 13 Day Coach Tour Exclusive luxury travel with capacity of  persons Tour Highlights Ireland’s Best Deluxe & Castle Hotels Prize-Winning Dromoland & Ashford Castles

Cliffs of Moher Special Dining Experiences

Yeats’ Tour of Sligo Slieve League Sea Cliffs Giant’s Causeway Titanic Belfast

Day 2: Dublin Tour & Book of Kells This morning see central Dublin’s public buildings, tranquil parks and bustling shopping streets. Drive past Leinster House, the seat of government, and St. Stephen’s Green. Cross the River Liffey and see the wide O’Connell Street with Giant’s Causeway Antrim many monuments and pause Coast at the Famine Memorial. Derry Ardara Walk through Trinity College to see stately buildings and visit 2 DONEGAL Slieve League 1 BELFAST the Old Library where the Drumcliff priceless 8th century manuscript of the Book Mourne of Kells is housed. In Mountains the afternoon you may Castlebar take an independent open-top 2 CONG Leenane DUBLIN bus tour and visit Guinness or 2 + 1-2 Connemara Jameson. In the evening head Galway out to O’Connell’s Restaurant for Cliffs of an elegant dinner with live music. Moher (B, D) 1

NEWMARKET -ON-FERGUS 2

Ring of Kerry

Emerald Supreme

KILLARNEY

Travel through Connemara to Leenane and embark on a catamaran cruise around Killary Harbour, Ireland’s only fjord. As you sip an Irish coffee, see remains of houses and potato patches abandoned during the 1840’s Famine as well as stunning scenery. Stop at Kylemore Abbey Visitor Centre for photos of the abbey’s tranquil lakeside setting. Take a walking tour around Cong to see movie locations of the 1952 production of “The Quiet Man.” In the evening drive to the nearby village of Clonbur for an informal dinner with local entertainment at Eddie’s Pub. (B, D)

Day 8: Country Life & Yeats’ Country Tour

Ring of Kerry Tour

Ennis

Day 7: Connemara & “The Quiet Man” Walk

Cashel

Day 3: National Stud & Farmhouse Lunch

Travel to Kildare to visit the Irish National Stud to learn about the valuable horse breeding industry 1 = Overnight Stops and walk through the charming = Start City = End City Japanese Gardens, which represent

the “Life of Man” from cradle to grave. Enjoy a home-style lunch at a farmhouse and chat about country living with the owners. Drive south past the gentle slopes of the Galtee Mountains, through the town of Mallow and on to Killarney, famous for its scenic location. Check in to your hotel and enjoy a superb dinner in the ﬁne restaurant. (B, L, D)

Visit the Museum of Country Life to view exhibits of domestic goods and farm implements in daily use during the 19th and early 20th centuries when farming was the way of life for most people. Continue to County Sligo to Broc House for lunch and a talk on the writer W. B. Yeats who spent much of his time in Sligo and loved the scenery. After lunch take a drive with a local expert to see places associated with Yeats – Lough Gill, Glencar Waterfall and his grave at Drumcliffe. A short drive will take you to Harvey’s Point Hotel, set in glorious scenery a few miles outside Donegal town. (B, L, D)

Day 9: Slieve League Cliffs & Donegal Day 4: Ring of Kerry & Killeen House Restaurant Start your day with a jaunting car ride to Ross Castle, set on one of Killarney’s lakes. Then travel around the Ring of Kerry drive where every bend in 100 miles of road reveals breathtaking views of mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. At the tip of the peninsula visit the Skellig Experience, which shows the austere conditions of early Christian monastic life on the nearby rocky islands. Today the islands provide sanctuary for sea birds. Return through the attractive village of Sneem and pause at Moll’s Gap for panoramic views of Killarney. In the evening enjoy a warm welcome and delicious cuisine at award-winning Killeen House Restaurant. (B, D)

Day 6: Gaelic Ireland & Ashford Castle Take a panoramic tour around Galway and then drive to Spiddal to visit Cnoc Suain, a restored 17th century hill-village set in a beautiful landscape where you will be immersed in local Irish culture.

County Donegal is renowned for its rugged scenery, sheep and Donegal tweed and today you will experience the best that this remote county offers to visitors. Drive to the ﬁshing port of Killybegs and on to Teelin to view Slieve League sea cliffs, the highest in Sterlingpe, reaching 1,972 feet. The cliffs drop straight down to the wild Atlantic waves creating breathtaking views. Enjoy coffee or tea with home-baked scones before driving through the majestic Glengesh Pass to Ardara. Visit Triona Design to see demonstrations of spinning, weaving and knitting. (B, D)

valleys and bays along the “Nine Glens of Antrim” as you head towards Belfast. Check in to your elegant Victorian hotel, built as the headquarters of the Ulster Bank with many architectural details. Experience ﬁne dining in the Great Room Restaurant, once the main Banking Hall. (B, D)

J Airport transfers at start and end of tour

Day 11: Titanic Belfast & Dublin’s Shelbourne Hotel

J 10 dinners (D) including

A local guide will show you the highlights of Belfast, including Victorian buildings, the imposing City Hall and the shipyards where RMS Titanic was built in 1912. Visit Titanic Belfast to learn about this ill-fated famous liner through state-of-theart displays. Drive past the gentle slopes of the Mourne Mountains to Dublin and check in to your landmark hotel on St. Stephen’s Green. Enjoy a farewell dinner at a Dublin Pub followed by a lively show of traditional Irish songs and a display of step-dancing. (B, D)

Day 12: Depart for home or Extra day in Dublin For clients booked on our 12 day tour, complimentary group transfers are provided to Dublin airport to arrive at 06:00am, 09:00am or 12:00 noon (B). For those on our 13 Day tour the entire day is at leisure so you may schedule sightseeing as you wish. Use your open-top bus tour voucher to explore Dublin – you may get on and off at any of the 23 stops along the route, which include Dublin’s most popular attractions. Take a tour around either Guinness Storehouse or Old Jameson Distillery to see stout or whiskey production techniques and enjoy a drink of the ﬁnished product. (B)

Day 13: Tour Ends Dublin Airport Take a taxi transfer to Dublin Airport in good time for your ﬂight home. (B)

J Sightseeing by luxury coach J Professional driver/guide J 11 or 12 nights in hotels listed J Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1 - O’Connell’s Restaurant with live music in Dublin - Killeen House Restaurant in Killarney - Eddie’s Pub dinner and entertainment - Dublin Pub Evening - 6 table d’ hôte dinners J Lunch (L) at Bungalow Farmhouse B & B J Welcome get-together drink J Tour of Dublin and Belfast with a local guide J Horse-drawn jaunting car ride in Killarney J Ferry rides across the River Shannon and Lough Corrib

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Emerald Supreme

Take a short cruise on Lough Corrib to approach Ashford Castle from the water so you can take photos of the incredible views. Unwind in luxurious surroundings and experience superb cuisine in Ashford’s lovely restaurant. (B, D)

J Killary Fjord catamaran cruise with an Irish coffee J “The Quiet Man” walking tour of Cong J W. B. Yeats’ themed lunch (L) and tour of Sligo with a local guide J Slieve League sea cliffs followed by home-baked scones with coffee or tea J Walking tour of Derry J Dublin open-top bus tour with a visit and drink at Guinness Storehouse or Old Jameson Distillery J Visits and admissions to Russborough House, Book of Kells at Trinity College, National Stud & Japanese Gardens, Skellig Experience, Cliffs of Moher, Cnoc Suain and Kylemore Abbey, Museum of Country Life, W. B. Yeats’ Grave, Triona Design, Giant’s Causeway and Titanic Belfast J Headsets for walking tours

Day 10 : Derry Walk & Giant’s Causeway

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

Take a walking tour around Derry’s medieval walls, which completely encircle the old city. Learn about the history of the city as you pass the Diamond and St. Columb’s Cathedral. Pause for photos at the ruins of Dunluce Castle before visiting the Giant’s Causeway, enormous hexagonal columns formed by volcanic activity over 60 million years ago. Experience wonderful views of mountains,

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

SUPERIOR FIRST CLASS HOTELS Stay at the following (or similar): Westbury Hotel, Dublin (2 nights)

Tour starts in Dublin 12 day

Departure Dates and Price p/p sharing 13 day

Apr

Fri 11 Fri 25

3018

3188

May

Fri 09

3018

3188

Fri 23

3018

Fri 13 Fri 27

3230 3358

Jun

2848 2933

12 day Fri 04

3230 3358

Fri 18

3230 3358

Aug

Fri 01

3230 3358

3188

Fri 15

3230 3358

Fri 29 Fri 05

3230 3358

Sep

3230 3358

Dromoland Castle Hotel, Newmarketon-Fergus (1 night)

Fri 26

3230 3358

Ashford Castle Hotel, Cong (2 nights)

Fri 03

2954

3103

Fri 17

2954

3103

Fri 24

2954

3103

13 day

Jul

12 day Sep

Fri 19

Oct

3230 3358 3230 3358 SRS

Tour code: SUA14. All prices in Sterling.

Killarney Park Hotel, Killarney (2 nights)

13 day

1237 1360

Harvey’s Point Hotel, Donegal (2 nights) Merchant Hotel, Belfast (1 night)

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12 or 13-DAY TOUR

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES

Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin (1 or 2 nights) Emerald Supreme

Superior First Class Hotels: 12 or 13 Day Coach Tour

Day 8: Flying Boat Museum & Dingle Peninsula Drive through the outskirts of Limerick and alongside the River Shannon to visit Foynes Flying Boat Museum. During the 1930s and early 1940s, aircraft landed on the River Shannon and the museum’s memorabilia recreates this era. Journey along the Dingle Peninsula for glorious scenic views. Stop in the town of Dingle and head to your hotel in Killarney. (B,D)

Day 9: Killarney’s Lakes & Jaunting Car Ride Take a traditional horse-drawn jaunting car ride to Ross Castle for views of Lough Leane, Killarney’s largest lake. Drive to the delightful town of Kenmare where brightly-painted buildings are enhanced with ﬂowers and savour a casual pub lunch. View spectacular mountain scenery at Moll’s Gap and Ladies’ View. The evening is free in Killarney. (B,L)

Tour Highlights Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet Dinner/Show in Dublin Giant’s Causeway Derry & Waterford Walks Jaunting Car Ride

Day 1: Dublin Arrival & Dublin Castle Start in Dublin Airport with a group transfer to your hotel between 7:00 am and 12:00 noon. If your ﬂight arrives later, transfer to the hotel at your own expense. At 2:00 pm tour Dublin to see elegant Georgian townhouses, pass St. Stephen’s Green and cross the River Liffey to view the Famine Memorial and drive along O’Connell Street. Take a guided tour through Dublin Castle, which was the seat of power and government for many centuries. In the evening meet your tour director over a welcome drink to discuss your trip.

Drive north to visit Down Cathedral to see St. Patrick’s reputed burial site, marked by a huge boulder. Learn about the many stories of his work, life and times in the nearby St. Patrick Giant’s Centre and why he is so important in Causeway Ireland. On the outskirts of Antrim Belfast visit the Ulster Folk 1 Coast Ardara Park to see traditional DERRY Mount Stewart town buildings of BELFAST 2 many types, including Donegal churches, a bank, police Downpatrick station and doctor’s ofﬁce. Sligo Also see rural cottages Achill Mourne Island set in gardens and Mountains 2 WESTPORT ﬁelds and showing crafts, crops and farm animals. Connemara Drive to your hotel in central Galway 1 + 1-2 Belfast and relax before DUBLIN dinner. (B, D) Cliffs of 1 BUNRATTY

New Ross Foynes

Dingle 2

Kenmare

Irish Classic

Day 12: Tour Ends Dublin or Add a Day If you are on a 12-day tour, take a group transfer to Dublin Airport to arrive at 6:00 am, 9:00 am or 12:00 noon (B). If you have chosen a 13-day program, enjoy an independent open-top bus tour with a visit to Guinness or Jameson and an airport transfer on the following day. (B)

1 WATERFORD

Day 3: Titanic Belfast & Mount Stewart House

This morning take a panoramic tour around central Belfast to see KILLARNEY Dungarvan Victorian buildings, the imposing City Hall in Donegall Square and the shipyards Blarney where RMS Titanic was built in 1912. Visit Titanic Belfast to learn about this ill-fated 1 = Overnight Stops = Start City = End City famous liner through state-of-the-art displays.

In the afternoon visit the imposing Mount Stewart House to see priceless works of art and furnishings as well as the extensive gardens. (B)

Day 4: Giant’s Causeway & Derry Drive north along the scenic route of the “Nine Glens of Antrim,” for lovely views of mountains, valleys and coastline. Stop at the Giant’s Causeway, enormous hexagonal columns formed by volcanic activity 60 million years ago. Continue to Derry and join a local guide for a short walking tour around the defensive walls that encircle the compact old city. (B, D)

Day 5: Atlantic Donegal & Westport Travel through the rugged countryside of Donegal, renowned for heathery hills, sheep and the many tweeds made from their wool. In Ardara visit Triona Design to sample freshly-baked scones with tea and see demonstrations of spinning and weaving. Stop in Donegal town to browse around and pause at W. B. Yeats’ Grave in Sligo, a region that he loved to write about. Drive to Westport and enjoy free time before dinner. (B, D)

Apr

Day 6: Westport House & Achill Island Visit the stately Westport House, which contains a wealth of interesting portraits, furniture and silver. Travel around Clew Bay to Achill Island, joined to the mainland by bridge. Follow the Atlantic Drive to capture wonderful views of steeply-sloped mountains plunging into the shimmering Atlantic Ocean. See the Deserted Village, ruins of cottages abandoned during the 1840’s Famine. (B, D)

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1216

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Thu 05

1543

1679

1318

Sat 07

1543

1679

12 day 13 day Aug

Sat 23

1543

1679

Thu 28

1543

1679

Sat 22

1216

1318

Thu 12

1543

1679

Sat 29

1309

1424

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1543

1679

Thu 03

1309

1424

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1543

1679

Sat 06

1543

1679

Sat 05

1309

1424

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1543

1679

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1543

1679

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1309

1424

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1543

1679

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1543

1679

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1309

1424

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1543

1679

Thu 18

1543

1679

Thu 17

1309

1424

Thu 03

1543

1679

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1543

1679

Jul

J Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1 J 8 dinners (D) including - Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet - Dublin Pub dinner and traditional show - 6 table d’ hôte dinners J 1 lunch (L) J Welcome get-together drink J Tours of Dublin and Belfast

J Dublin open-top bus tour with a visit and drink at Guinness Storehouse or Old Jameson Distillery (13-day tour only)

Tour starts in Dublin 1216

J 11 or 12 nights in hotels listed

J Irish coffee and music session at the Marine Bar in Dungarvan

Visit the House of Waterford Crystal to see how molten glass is blown into shapes before being cut

Sat 08

J Professional tour director

J Horse-drawn jaunting car ride in Killarney

Day 11: Waterford & Dublin Pub Evening

Mar

J Sightseeing by luxury coach

J Day tour to Achill Island

Travel to Blarney Castle to climb to the top and kiss the famous “Stone of Eloquence” and shop at the Blarney Woollen Mills. Drive to Dungarvan to the Marine Bar for a creamy Irish coffee and an informal traditional music session. Continue to Waterford and after dinner join a local guide for a stroll around the historic streets of this old port city. (B,D)

12 day 13 day

J Airport transfers at start and end of tour

J Walking tours of Derry and Waterford with local guides

Day 10: Blarney Castle & Traditional Music

Day 2: St. Patrick’s Grave & Ulster Folk Park

Moher

by hand by experts and view priceless trophies. In New Ross explore the Dunbrody Famine Ship which transported people to the U.S. during the 1940s Famine. Stop at the nearby Kennedy Homestead where the ancestors of President Kennedy lived. In Dublin, this evening’s destination is a Dublin Pub for dinner with traditional Irish songs and intricate step-dancing. (B,D)

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Travel through Maam Cross in the heart of Connemara and visit the Connemara Marble Factory. Stop in Galway and drive through the Burren to view the huge boulders of the Poulnabrone Dolmen. Walk along the majestic Cliffs of Moher, which rise 700 feet above the foaming Atlantic Ocean. At Bunratty check in to your hotel, right beside the Bunratty Folk Park and Durty

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Irish Classic

Nelly’s Pub. Head to Bunratty Castle for a jolly medieval-style dinner where the lords and ladies serenade you. (B,D)

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Tour code: CLA14 . All prices in Sterling.

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) Irish Classic

E-mail: reservations@cietours.ie

12 or 13-DAY TOUR

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES

Superior First Class Hotels – 14 or 15 Day Coach Tour

Travel along the shores of Galway Bay to Spiddal and head to Leenane to embark on a short cruise of Killary Harbour. Enjoy an Irish coffee as you view traces of pre-Famine potato “lazy beds.” Tour Kylemore Abbey, a splendid mansion set on a peaceful lake with a lovely chapel. Enjoy lunch and stroll through the Victorian gardens before returning to Galway. (B, L)

Day 9: Belleek China & Donegal Bay Drive north into County Mayo to visit the pilgrimage town of Knock and in County Sligo view W. B. Yeats’ Grave. Tour the Belleek Pottery Factory, founded in the mid-19th century, to see craftspeople create the renowned ﬁne china. Drive to Donegal town for a look around on your own before checking in to your hotel on the outskirts of the town. (B, D)

Tour Highlights Knappogue Castle Medieval Banquet

Day 10: Slieve League Cliffs & Donegal Castle

Dublin Dinner / Show Killary Fjord Catamaran Cruise Slieve League Sea Cliffs 2-Night Dingle Stay Overnights in Historic Kinsale & Cabra Castle Hotel

Day 1: Dublin Castle & City Tour

Day 4: Jaunting Car & Killarney

Start your tour at Dublin Airport with a group transfer to your hotel between 7:00 am and 12:00 noon. If your ﬂight arrives later, transfer to the hotel at your own expense. At 2:00 pm tour Dublin to see elegant Georgian squares, Trinity College, St. Stephen’s Green, the Famine Memorial and O’Connell Street. Take a guided tour through parts of Dublin Castle, which was the seat of power and government for many centuries. Back at your hotel enjoy a welcome drink.

Drive via Macroom to Kenmare and along part of the Ring of Kerry for splendid views. Tour stately 19th century Muckross House and travel through the peaceful Killarney National Park into Killarney by jaunting car. Continue your journey along the Dingle Peninsula, enjoying views of heathery mountains, sandy beaches and rocky headlands. Check in to your hotel in Dingle, a lively and attractive town. (B, D)

Day 2: National Stud & Dublin Pub Evening In Kildare visit the Irish National Stud to see many lovely horses and learn Giant’s Causeway about breeding and racing. Also walk through the charming Japanese Gardens, laid out over 100 years Derry Ardara ago to represent life from the 2 DONEGAL BELFAST 1 cradle to the grave. Return to Slieve Belleek League Dublin where the afternoon Downpatrick is free for an independent Sligo open-top bus tour with a visit KINGSCOURT to Guinness or Jameson. 1 Knock 1 DROGHEDA Head to a Dublin Pub for Leenane Boyne Valley dinner with traditional Kylemore Connemara DUBLIN music, songs and step-dancing. 2 GALWAY 2 + 1 Spiddal (B, D) Cliffs of Moher

Caherconnell 1 ENNIS

Kildare

Day 3: Waterford Crystal & Kinsale Walk

Travel south to the ancient port of Waterford. At the House of Waterford DINGLE Waterford Crystal watch skilled craftspeople 2 blow and cut crystal to create elegant Killarney tableware and special trophies. Drive 1 KINSALE Kenmare through Cork to Kinsale, a delightful old ﬁshing town, which is now renowned for sailing and 1 = Overnight Stops gourmet food. Join a local guide for a short = Start City = End City walk around Kinsale’s historic streets. (B, D) Foynes

Jewels of Ireland

Day 5: Dingle Peninsula Tour & South Pole Inn Discover the glorious Dingle Peninsula with heathery mountains and sandy beaches. Drive to Slea Head at the westernmost tip of the peninsula before returning to the town of Dingle for a pub lunch. Drive to the nearby South Pole Inn for an Irish coffee and learn about the Antarctic explorer, Tom Crean. The evening is free. (B, L)

Day 11: Derry Walk & Giant’s Causeway Take a walking tour with a local guide to see Derry’s medieval walls, the Diamond and St. Columb’s Cathedral. Pause for photos at Dunluce Castle before visiting the Giant’s Causeway, enormous hexagonal columns formed by volcanic

Day 7: Sheepdog Trials & Galway Travel through the rounded limestone hills of the Burren and watch skilled dogs work with a farmer to round up sheep. Stop for a look around the coastal village of Ballyvaughan and take a short panoramic drive around Galway before checking in to your hotel set on Galway Bay. (B, D)

Day 12: Titanic Belfast & Cabra Castle Tour Belfast to see Victorian buildings and the shipyards where RMS Titanic was built in 1912. Visit Titanic Belfast to learn about this famous liner through state-of-the-art displays. Learn about Ireland’s patron saint in the St. Patrick Centre before driving to Kingscourt to your lovely castle hotel, built in 1760. Arrive in time to enjoy the facilities, including a 9-hole golf course. After dinner, youthful dancers will display intricate Irish step-dancing. (B, D)

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Day 14: End Your Tour or Extend to Dublin If you are on a 14-day tour, take a group transfer to Dublin Airport to arrive at 6:00 am, 9:00 am or 12:00 noon (B) If you have chosen the 15-day tour, drive to your hotel in Dublin and spend the day sightseeing independently. Take a taxi transfer to Dublin Airport on day 15. (B)

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J Sightseeing by luxury coach throughout J Dublin open-top bus tour with complimentary visit and a drink at Guinness Storehouse or Old Jameson Distillery J Services of a professional Irish tour director J Superior ﬁrst class hotels with private bath/shower for 13 or 14 nights J Full Irish breakfasts (B) except Day 1 J 10 dinners (D) including - Medieval Banquet at Knappogue Castle - Dinner and Traditional show in Dublin - Wm Cairnes Gastropub dinner J Welcome get-together drink

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- 7 table d’ hôte dinners

Day 13: Battle of the Boyne Centre & Drogheda

Tour starts in Dublin

Day 6: Cliffs of Moher & Banquet Visit the Foynes Flying Boat Museum, which recalls early days of ﬂying during the 1930’s and early 1940’s. Travel to Bunratty to your hotel near Durty Nelly’s and Bunratty Folk Park. At 2:30 pm depart for the Cliffs of Moher, a dramatic wall of rock that plunges to the Atlantic Ocean. Drive a few miles to 15th century Knappogue Castle for a medieval-style banquet with entertainment. (B, D)

activity over 60 million years ago. Continue along the scenic coastal drive of the “Nine Glens of Antrim” to your stylish hotel in Belfast, close to the waterfront and city attractions. (B, D)

J 2 lunches (L) J Tours of Dublin and Belfast J Walking tours of Kinsale, Drogheda and Derry with local guides J Sheepdog trials at Caherconnell J Horse drawn Jaunting car ride in Killarney J Irish Coffee at the South pole Inn J Catamaran cruise of Killary Fjord with an Irish coffee J Slieve League Sea Cliffs followed by homebaked scones with coffee or tea J Visits and admissions to Dublin castle, Irish National Stud & Japanese Gardens, House of Waterford Crystal, Muckross House & Gardens, Dingle Brewing Company, Foynes Flying Boat Museum, Cliffs of Moher, Kylemore Abbey Visitor Centre, Knock Shrine, W. B. Yeats’ Grave, Belleek Pottery Factory, Triona Design, Donegal Castle Giant’s Causeway, Titanic Belfast and Battle of the Boyne Centre J Deluxe ﬂight bag, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap J All local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person J Headsets for walking tours

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For further information, please visit: www.cietours.com

Jewels of Ireland

Day 8: Catamaran Cruise & Kylemore Abbey

Radisson Blu Hotel, Belfast (1 night) Cabra Castle Hotel, Kingscourt (1 night) D Hotel, Drogheda (1 night)

E-mail: reservations@cietours.ie

14 or 15-DAY TOUR

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES

Croke Park Hotel, Dublin (1 night – 15-day tour only) Jewels of Ireland

Superior First Class Hotels – 5 or 6 Day Coach Tour

Day 3: Whisky Tasting & St Andrews Drive to Blair Athol Distillery in Pitlochry to see how whisky is distilled and sample some. Continue south to St Andrews, renowned as the “Home of Golf” and for its university, Scotland’s oldest. Spend some time to explore on your own before driving to Edinburgh and check in to your hotel, a few miles from the city and set in lovely grounds with a golf course. In the evening dine at a popular restaurant and head off on a fun walking tour to discover the haunts of Edinburgh’s eccentric characters in the narrow streets of the old city. (B, D)

Tour Highlights

Day 4: Edinburgh Castle & City Tour

Loch Ness Cruise

Tour starts in Glasgow 5 day

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Loch Ness Pitlochry

Loch Lomond 1 GLASGOW

St Andrews 2-3 EDINBURGH

Day 1: Glasgow Highlights

Start your trip at Glasgow Airport with a group transfer to your hotel, departing at 1 = Overnight Stops 8:00 am, 10:00 am or 12:00 = Start City = End City noon. If you arrive later than noon, transfer to the hotel at your own expense. At 2:30 pm tour Glasgow, a city that ﬂourished in Victorian times. Drive around George Square with its ornate City Chambers and nearby Glasgow Cathedral.

Taste of Scotland

For those of you who have chosen our 6 day option, you are free to use your voucher for an independent open top, hop on, hop off bus tour of Edinburgh to allow you to explore the city at your own pace.

Visit Provand’s Lordship, Glasgow’s oldest house built in 1471, and step back in time to discover Glasgow’s unique history. The house was originally part of a hospital and has been extensively restored and furnished. Join your tour director and travel companions for a welcome drink before dinner. (D)

Day 2: Loch Lomond & Loch Ness Cruise Travel alongside the famous Loch Lomond, renowned for its unsurpassed beauty. Travel

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This morning an Edinburgh city guide will point out the principal sights of this capital city. Drive

in Edinburgh

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Day 5: Homeward bound or extra day in Edinburgh

Day 6: Farewell

Dinner & Walking Tour

Fort Augustus

along the bustling Princes Street and through the gracious, wide streets of the 200-year-old Georgian New Town. Walk along part of the Royal Mile where compact medieval houses reach 11 ﬂoors tall. Visit Edinburgh Castle, which dominates the city and contains the Scottish Crown Jewels and the Stone of Scone. The balance of the day is free. On July 29 to August 19 departures, seats are reserved for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. (B)

For further information, please visit: www.cietours.com

Taste of Scotland

through the deep valley of Glen Coe, notorious for the Campbell massacre of the Clan Macdonald in 1692. Continue through Fort William and stop at the Spean Bridge Woollen Mill, which offers a good selection of quality Scottish goods. At Fort Augustus embark on a short cruise on Loch Ness to keep an eye out for “Nessie.” Continue to Nairn for a Scottish Highland evening. (Friday departures will stay in Inverness.) (B, D)

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J Reserved seats for Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on July 29 to August 19 departures J Visits and admissions to Provand’s Lordship, Spean Bridge Woollen Mill, St Andrews, Edinburgh Castle. J Headsets for walking tours J Deluxe carry-on backpack, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap J All local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person

YOUR HOTELS Stay at the following (or similar): Thistle Hotel, Glasgow (1 night) The Newton Hotel, Nairn (Sun & Tue depts.) or Columba Hotel, Inverness (Fri depts.) (1 night) Marriott Dalmahoy Hotel, Edinburgh (2 or 3 nights)

E-mail: reservations@cietours.ie

5 or 6-DAY TOUR

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES

Tour code SCA14. All prices in Sterling. Taste of Scotland

Scottish Supreme

J Airport transfers at start and end of tour J Sightseeing by luxury coach J Professional tour director

Deluxe Hotels: 6 or 7 Day Coach Tour Exclusive luxury travel with maximum of  persons

J 5 or 6 nights in hotels listed J Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1 J 4 dinners (D) including: - Scottish Evening in Edinburgh - 3 table d’ hote dinners This morning explore Edinburgh on a sightseeing tour. Compare and contrast the wide streets and elegant mansions of the Georgian 200-year-old “New Town” with the narrow lanes and medieval townhouses along the Royal Mile, the oldest part of the city. Finish your tour at the imposing Edinburgh Castle where you can see historic buildings and enjoy splendid views of Edinburgh. The balance of the day is free for independent touring and dining. On July 28 to August 18 Departures, seats are reserved for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (B)

Tour Highlights: Luxurious Hotels Throughout Mount Stuart House & Isle of Bute

Day 6: Depart Edinburgh Airport or Extend your Stay If you are on a 6-day tour, take a group transfer to arrive at Edinburgh Airport (B). If you have booked our 7-day tour, take an opentop bus tour – you have a choice of tours that feature different aspects of the city. A transfer to Edinburgh Airport is included on day 7. (B)

J Welcome get-together drink J Tours of Glasgow and Edinburgh J Round trip ferry transportation to Isle of Bute

For further information, please visit: www.cietours.com

NEW FOR 2014! 6 or 7-DAY TOUR

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES

J Tea and scones at Falls of Feugh J Reserved seats for Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on July 28 to August 18 departures

Glamis Castle Highland Scenery

J Edinburgh open-top bus tour (7-day tour only)

St Andrews – Home of Golf

J Visits and admissions to Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Mount Stuart House, Glamis Castle, St Andrews and Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Touring

J Headsets for walking tours

Braemar

Take a short ferry ride to the Isle of Bute to tour Mount Glamis Stuart House. This Neo-Gothic country house was built in Trossachs rd St Andrews the late 1870s for the 3 Marquess of Bute and 2-3 2 installed with many EDINBURGH GLASGOW Victorian comforts such as a heated swimming 1 = Overnight Stops pool and an elevator. = Start City = End City After your guided tour around the highly-decorated chambers, take a walk through the gardens and spend some time in Rothesay, the main town on the island. Return to your hotel where you are free Glenshee

Isle of Bute

Scottish Supreme

Royal Deeside

Day 2: Isle of Bute ABERDEEN & Mount Stuart 1 House

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

to relax and use hotel facilities before dinner. (B, D)

Day 3: Highlands & Royal Deeside Travel through the Trossachs, often called the “Highlands in Miniature” with its many lakes and mountains. Pause for photos in Glenshee and continue to Braemar, renowned for its Highland Games and drive along “Royal Deeside.” This lovely region was made popular by Queen Victoria who built Balmoral Castle as her Scottish retreat. Stop at the Falls of Feugh to sample afternoon tea with freshly-baked scones and learn about Highland life from a local resident. Continue to Aberdeen in time to relax before dinner. (B, D)

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

DELUXE HOTELS Stay at the following (or similar): Mar Hall Hotel, Glasgow (2 nights) Norwood Hall Hotel, Aberdeen (1 night)

Day 4: Glamis Castle & St Andrews Tour Glamis Castle, the legendary setting of “Macbeth” and childhood home of the late Queen Mother and enjoy coffee and shortbread in a 16th century chamber. Head to St Andrews, the “Home of Golf.” See the famous Royal and Ancient Clubhouse and the Old Course and enjoy free time to visit the British Golf Museum or browse through the medieval town with its cathedral and castle. Continue into Edinburgh for a lively Scottish Evening with dinner and entertainment. (B, D)

Day 5: Edinburgh Castle & City Tour

Tour starts in Glasgow

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

E-mail: reservations@cietours.ie

Day 1: Glasgow City Tour Arrive in Glasgow Airport. At 2:30 pm take a coach tour around Glasgow’s main attractions and visit Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. Meet your tour director and fellow travellers over a welcome drink before dinner. (D)

Tour code SSA14. All prices in Sterling. Scottish Supreme

Heart of Wales & England

J Sightseeing by luxury coach J Professional tour director J 7 nights in hotels listed J Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1

Superior First Class Hotels – 8 Day Coach Tour

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

proud capital, to view the principal features and the regenerated Cardiff Bay area. Drive through the gentle hills of Brecon Beacons National Park and continue north through charming countryside, where sheep graze peacefully. Wales is famous for its wool production and its mainly agricultural economy. Take a narrow-gauge train ride through the heart of Snowdonia to admire mountain scenery. Travel to Caernarfon for your next overnight stay. Caernarfon is renowned for its great stone castle, built in 1283 by Edward I, where Charles, the Prince of Wales, was invested in 1969. You may stroll around the narrow old streets after dinner. (B, D)

Tour Highlights Stunning Welsh Scenery Welsh Banquet at Cardiff Castle Tower of London & Crown Jewels Stonehenge and Bath

Day 5: National Slate Museum & Caernarfon Castle

Shakespeare’s Birthplace Day 1: London & Welcome Dinner

Windsor Castle

Your trip starts at Heathrow Airport with a prebooked independent transfer to your hotel. A transfer from Gatwick Airport can be arranged at an additional cost. The balance of the day is at leisure to relax or do some sightseeing on your own. In the evening meet your tour director and fellow travellers and enjoy a welcome drink while you discuss your vacation and the places that you will visit. Then sit down for a welcome dinner in your hotel. (D)

Day 2: City Sights & Tower of London

Conwy

Llangollen CAERNARFON 2 Snowdonia Bridgnorth

STRATFORD1 UPON-AVON Cotswolds Brecon Beacons

CARDIFF 1

This morning take a panoramic tour of central London to see some of the famous landmarks including

WINDSOR 1 2 Bath Stonehenge LONDON Oxford

= Overnight Stops = Start City = End City 1

Piccadilly Circus, Nelson’s Column and lions of Trafalgar Square, Big Ben towering over the Houses of Parliament and Hyde Park. Visit the Tower of London to view the magniﬁcent Crown Jewels, guarded by Beefeaters in distinctive Tudor uniforms. Learn about the many famous and royal prisoners held in the dungeons and see the ravens, symbols of the endurance of the Tower. The afternoon is at leisure for shopping or further sightseeing; there is no shortage of great things to see and do in this exciting city. In the evening you are free for dinner. (B)

Day 6: Llangollen & Stratford-upon-Avon Day 3: Stonehenge, Bath & Cardiff Castle Banquet Drive to Salisbury Plain to view the huge monoliths of Stonehenge and learn about their history. Next stop in Bath, popular for its natural hot springs with the Romans 2,000years ago and again in the Regency period. Take a short panoramic drive to view elegant row houses and Bath Abbey before visiting the Roman Baths and Pump Room to see many sections still preserved after two millennia. Travel into Wales for a tour around Cardiff Castle, developed in Roman times and transformed into an elaborate Gothic-style castle in the 19th century. Then sit down in the Castle for a fun Welsh banquet with entertainment. (B, D)

Day 4: Brecon Beacons & Snowdonia Take a panoramic drive around Cardiff, Wales’

Heart of Wales & England

Today tour scenic North Wales starting at the National Slate Museum which relates the hardships of this region’s slate industry, developed in Victorian times. As you drive through the countryside view Snowdon, the highest peak in Wales. Pause in the village of Betws-y-Coed before heading to Conwy, a walled town with a huge castle, centuries-old buildings and the smallest house in Britain. Back in Caernarfon, tour Caernarfon Castle, once a vast military stronghold and a royal palace. Explore walkways around the massive walls and battlements that dominate the town. After dinner you may like to check out some of the old pubs around the town. (B, D)

Drive through the gentle scenery of North Wales and take a break in the charming village

of Llangollen before heading across the English border into Shropshire. Explore the picturesque town of Bridgenorth to see ﬁne gabled and halftimbered houses. Drive to Stratford-upon-Avon for a panoramic tour around the lovely old town with distinctive black-and-white houses and shops. Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace to see an exhibition about his life and work. Then enter the house where he was born to see rooms furnished as they would have been in his day. Check in to your nearby Tudorstyle hotel and enjoy free time before dinner. (B, D)

Drive through part of the Cotswolds and stop in the village of Broadway to look at quaint old houses built of honey-hued stone. Drive south to Oxford for a walking tour through the historic city to learn about the most famous colleges, including Christ Church College, founded in 1524, and the many prominent graduates. Take some time for a browse around Oxford on your own. A short drive will bring you to Windsor to visit Windsor Castle, one of The Queen’s ofﬁcial residences and the largest occupied castle in the world. Marvel at the size of the castle and walk through the lavishly decorated State Apartments. Check in to your hotel, close to the Castle, for a farewell dinner with your travel group and take a brief walking tour around the town after dinner. (B, D)

Day 8: Tour Ends Heathrow Airport Take a transfer to Heathrow Airport in time for check in formalities. Transfers to Gatwick Airport can be arranged at additional cost. (B)

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J Narrow-gauge train ride in Snowdonia J Walking tours of Oxford and Windsor J Visits and admissions to Tower of London, Stonehenge, Roman Baths & Pump Room, Cardiff Castle, National Slate Museum, Caernarfon Castle, Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Windsor Castle J Headsets for walking tours

Day 7: Cotswolds & Windsor Castle

Tour starts in London

J Tours of London, Cardiff and Stratfordupon-Avon

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J Airport transfers at start and end of tour

J Deluxe carry-on backpack, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap J All local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person

YOUR HOTELS Stay at the following (or similar): Radisson Blu Edwardian Grafton Hotel, London (2 nights) Maldron hotel, Cardiff (1 night) Celtic Royal Hotel, Caernarfon (2 nights) Shakespeare Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon (1 night) Macdonald Windsor Hotel, Windsor (1 night)

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YOUR TOUR INCLUDES

Tour code: ICA14. All prices in Sterling. Heart of Wales & England

English &Scottish Discovery Superior First Class Hotels – 8 Day Coach Tour

Day 6: St Andrews

Travel through the glorious Lake District, associated with the children’s author, Beatrix Potter, and poet William Wordsworth. Stop in the charming lakeside town of Bowness-on-Windermere for a look around on your own. Near the Scottish border stop at the Old Blacksmith’s Shop in Gretna Green, one of the world’s most popular wedding destinations. Drive to Edinburgh for dinner at a popular restaurant followed by a fun ghost walking tour through ancient alleyways, streets and squares. (B, D)

Take a look around St Andrews, famous for golﬁng and Scotland’s oldest university. Drive to Inverness, a major town in the Highlands and check in to your hotel beside the River Ness in the centre of the town. After dinner, take part in a ceilidh, a musical evening, in your hotel. (B, D)

Day 5: Edinburgh Castle & City Tour Explore central Edinburgh this morning, starting in the 200-year-old “New Town” with its planned streets and elegant Georgian houses where many famous writers and inventors lived. See the Royal Mile where old medieval houses are clustered and tour Edinburgh Castle to see the Crown Jewels of Scotland and the Stone of Destiny. The afternoon is free for independent activities. On August 1 to 15 departures, experience the world-famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. (B)

Tour Highlights Scottish Ceilidh

J Airport transfers at start and end of tour

Day 4: Lake District & Edinburgh Walk

Day 7: Highlands & Loch Lomond Cruise Travel south through more wonderful Highland scenery today, passing the shoreline of Loch Ness with views of this deep lake. Drive past Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest peak, and through the towering mountains of Glen Coe, which is famous for the Massacre of Glen Coe in 1692. Take a scenic cruise on Loch Lomond, Britain’s largest lake, to admire panoramic views. Drive into Glasgow for a short orientation tour. (B, D)

J Sightseeing by luxury coach J Professional tour director J 7 nights in hotels listed J Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1 J 5 dinners (D) including - Welcome dinner in London - Edinburgh restaurant dinner - 3 table d’ hote dinners J Welcome get-together drink J Tours of London, Edinburgh and Glasgow

Day 8: Farewell Transfers to Glasgow airport are provided (B).

J London open-top bus tour with Tower of London or Kensington Palace visit J Edinburgh ghost walking tour

with Piper & Dancers

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8-DAY TOUR

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES

J Ceilidh with singers, piper and dancers in Inverness

Loch Lomond Cruise

J Loch Lomond scenic cruise

The Cotswolds

J Reserved seats for Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on August 1 to 15 departures

The Beatles Story

J Visits and admissions to St. Paul’s Cathedral, The Beatles Story, Old Blacksmith’s Shop at Gretna Green, Edinburgh Castle, St Andrews, Blair Castle. J Headsets for walking tours J Deluxe carry-on backpack, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap J All local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person

INVERNESS Loch 1 Ness

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Pitlochry St Andrews

Stay at the following (or similar):

2 EDINBURGH

Day 1: London Arrival & Tour Start your trip at Heathrow Airport with an independent transfer to your hotel. At 2:00 pm take a panoramic tour of central London to see famous landmarks including Piccadilly Circus, LIVERPOOL Trafalgar Square, Big Ben and the Stratford-upon-Avon Houses of Parliament. Stop at St. Paul’s Cathedral, with its Cotswolds world-famous dome, to tour the awe-inspiring interior. In the evening LONDON 2 meet your tour director to discuss your trip over a welcome drink and dine in your hotel. (D)

Lake District

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many famous landmarks. There are a number of different bus routes as well as a walking tour and a cruise on the River Thames. Visit either the Tower of London to view the magniﬁcent Crown Jewels or Kensington Palace, home of Princess Diana. You are free to choose a restaurant to dine independently. (B)

Tour starts in London Apr

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Day 3: Stratford & Beatles’ Liverpool Drive through the Cotswolds, a delightful hilly region with mellow-hued stone houses. Take a panoramic tour around Stratford-upon-Avon to see places associated with William Shakespeare. Continue to Liverpool with a visit to The Beatles Story, a museum that will immerse you in the lives of the “Fab Four.” Check in to your hotel. (B, D)

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Doubletree by Hilton West End Hotel, London (2 nights) Radisson Blu Hotel, Liverpool (1 night) Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh (2 nights) Columba Hotel, Inverness (1 night) Menzies Hotel, Glasgow (1 night)

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Loch Lomond

Tour code: VOA14. All prices in Sterling. English & Scottish Discovery

Superior First Class Hotels: 8 or 9 Day Coach Tour

Beatles Story where you will experience the music and lives of the “Fab Four”. Your Beatles-themed hotel is located right beside the Cavern Club. (B, D)

J Airport transfers at start and end of tour

Day 7: Conwy Walking Tour & Irish Night

J Professional tour director

Day 5: Edinburgh Castle & City Tour

Drive along the north coast of Wales to Conwy for a guided walk around this compact walled medieval town. Get great views of the huge castle, a medieval fortiﬁcation built by Edward I at the end of the 13 th century during his conquest of Wales. Also see the smallest house in Britain, measuring 10 feet by 6 feet, and used as a residence 1900. Sample tea and Welsh cakes at the Castle Hotel, a historic coaching inn in the town centre. Then take a ferry to Dublin and check in to your hotel. Head to a Dublin Pub for dinner with a traditional Irish show. (B, D)

J 7 or 8 nights in hotels listed

This morning explore Edinburgh on a sightseeing tour. Compare and contrast the wide streets and elegant mansions of the Georgian 200-year-old “New Town” with the narrow lanes and medieval townhouses along the Royal Mile, the oldest part of the city. See Princes Street, the main shopping thoroughfare that separates the two areas. Finish your tour at the imposing Edinburgh Castle where you can see historic buildings and enjoy splendid views of Edinburgh. The balance of the day is free. On August 2 to 16 departures enjoy the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo at the Castle esplanade. (B)

Tour Highlights: Sample the Best of Ireland, Scotland, England & Wales

Day 6: Gretna Green, Lake District & Beatles’ Liverpool

Special Scottish & Irish Dinner/Shows

Travel through the scenic Borders region and stop in the Old Blacksmith’s Shop at Gretna Green, a popular wedding place near the English border. Drive through the stunning scenery of the Lake District and stop in the picturesque village of Grasmere where William Wordsworth lived and worked. See his burial place in the centre of the village. Continue south to Liverpool to visit The

Titanic Belfast Giant’s Causeway

J Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1 J 5 dinners (D) including - Welcome dinner in Drogheda - Scottish Evening in Edinburgh - Irish Pub Evening - 2 table d’ hote dinners J Welcome get-together drink

Day 8: Depart for Home or Extra Day in Dublin For clients booked on our 8-day tour, group transfers are provided to Dublin Airport to arrive at 6:00 am, 9:00 am or 12:00 noon. If you have booked our 9-day tour, spend an additional night in Dublin and enjoy an independent Dublin open-top bus tour pass (valid for 48 hours), with a visit to Guinness or Jameson to sample a pint or a shot. Take a taxi transfer to Dublin Airport on the ﬁnal day. (B)

J Walking tours of Drogheda and Conwy J Tours of Belfast, Edinburgh and Liverpool J Round trip ferry transportation between Ireland and Britain J Reserved seats for Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on August 2 to 16 departures

5,000-Year-Old Tombs

J Tea and Welsh cake at the Castle Hotel, Conwy

Edinburgh Castle and City Tour

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The Beatles Story & Liverpool

Giant’s Causeway

Day 1: Dublin Arrival & Drogheda Walk

Day 2: Neolithic Tombs & Titanic Belfast

This tour starts at Dublin Airport with group transfers to your hotel, 30 minutes north of Dublin Airport. Your hotel is located on the banks of the River Boyne. At 2:00 pm take a short walk around central Drogheda, a town with a long history dating back to 1194 AD and often entwined with English political events. It has strong associations with Oliver Cromwell routed Royalist defenders in 1649 and in 1690 the Battle of the Boyne was fought 3 miles from Drogheda. Enjoy a welcome drink with your tour director and fellow travellers followed 2 EDINBURGH by dinner in your hotel. (D)

This morning visit the Boyne Valley Visitor Centre to learn about the passage burial tombs of Newgrange and Knowth, both of which are over 5,000 years old. Visit one of the tombs to see how primitive people managed to align these buildings precisely with the sun or the moon. Drive around the Mourne Mountains and visit the Ulster Folk Park to see 19th century houses with traditional crafts. Tour Belfast city centre and also Titanic Belfast, where you may relive the times of the famous liner. (B, D)

Cairnryan BELFAST 2

Gretna Green Lake District

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J Sightseeing by luxury coach

Celtic Sampler

J Visits and admissions to Boyne Valley Visitor Centre & Newgrange or Knowth Tomb, Ulster Folk Park, Titanic Belfast, Giant’s Causeway, Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Edinburgh Castle, Gretna Green and The Beatles Story J Headsets for walking tours J Deluxe carry-on backpack, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap J All local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person

Day 3: Antrim Coast & Giant’s Causeway Drive north along the “Nine Glens of Antrim,” a scenic route with lovely views of mountains, valleys and coastline, passing through the towns of Cushendall and Ballycastle. Continue to the Giant’s Causeway, hexagonal basalt columns formed by volcanic activity over 60 million years ago. The enormous rocks have spawned legends about the mythical giant, Finn McCool. Take a walk around to see the various rock formations. Return to Belfast where the evening is free for dining. (B)

SUPERIOR FIRST CLASS HOTELS Tour starts in Dublin Apr

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Day 4: Burns Country Birthplace Museum & Edinburgh Take a short ferry ride to Scotland and drive along the west coast, stopping at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum near Ayr. Learn about Scotland’s popular poet through modern displays dedicated to his life and works and stroll through the gardens to see

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Celtic Sampler

his mausoleum and the Brig o’Doon, which featured in his work. Continue to the charming countryside to your hotel in central Edinburgh. Head out to a Scottish Evening for dinner with a fun show of traditional songs and dance. (B, D)

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Stay at the following (or similar): D Hotel, Drogheda (1 night) Hilton Hotel, Belfast (2 nights) Apex City Hotel, Edinburgh (2 nights) Hard Day’s Night Hotel, Liverpool (1 night)

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NEW FOR 2014! 8 or 9-DAY TOUR

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES

North Star Hotel, Dublin (1 or 2 nights) Celtic Sampler

Superior First Class Hotels – 8 or 9 Day Coach Tour

Drive along the charming River Dee Valley, called “Royal Deeside” as it was made popular by Queen Victoria. Visit the Royal Family’s Balmoral Castle set in its spacious estate (Apr-Jul). Visit Crathes Castle when Balmoral is closed (Mar & Aug-Nov). Stop in Ballater, where many shops show royal warrants to indicate that the Royal Family uses their goods. Near the village of Banchory stop at the Falls of Feugh, a charming tea shop, which is popular with local people. Sample afternoon tea with delicious freshly-baked scones and enjoy a talk on Highland life. Return to your hotel for some free time to relax before dinner. (B, D)

Tour Highlights Day 6: Glamis Castle & St Andrews Travel south through the lush countryside of Aberdeenshire to visit Glamis Castle, the legendary setting of “Macbeth” and childhood home of the late Queen Mother. Drive across the modern Tay Bridge to St Andrews, the “Home of Golf.” See the famous Royal and Ancient Clubhouse and the Old Course and enjoy free time to visit the British Golf Museum or browse through the medieval town with its cathedral and castle. Drive south into Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital. In the evening enjoy a lively Scottish Evening with dinner and entertainment. (B, D)

Scottish Evening in Edinburgh Loch Lomond Scenic Cruise Isle of Skye Culloden Battleﬁeld

medieval townhouses along the Royal Mile, the oldest part of the city. See Princes Street, the main shopping thoroughfare that separates the two areas. Learn about many prominent Scottish inventors, doctors and writers. Finish your tour at the imposing Edinburgh Castle where you can see historic buildings and enjoy splendid views of Edinburgh. The balance of the day is free for independent exploring, shopping and dining. On July 27 to August 17 departures enjoy the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo at the Castle esplanade. (B)

Edinburgh Castle

Your trip starts in Glasgow Airport with a group transfer to your hotel, departing Glasgow Airport at 8:00 am, 10:00 am or 12:00 noon. Passengers arriving later will transfer to the hotel at their own expense. At 2:30 pm take a coach tour to see the main attractions of Glasgow including red sandstone Victorian buildings, delightful parks, Glasgow Cathedral and the River Clyde, once famous for shipbuilding. Visit extensive collections in Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, originally opened in 1901. Chat with your tour director about your trip with a welcome drink before dinner. (D)

Speyside Distillery

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Day 2: Loch Lomond Cruise & Inveraray Castle

Depart Glasgow and drive Isle of north along the banks of BLAIRS Skye Culloden Speyside Loch Lomond with views Royal 2 Loch Ness of Ben Lomond and other Deeside Armadale Highland peaks. At Tarbet embark on a short cruise Ft. William Glamis to appreciate the beauty of BALLACHULISH 1 this famous loch and admire St Andrews Loch panoramic views of the Highlands. Lomond Inveraray Then travel across the mountains to visit Inveraray 2-3 1 Castle. This imposing EDINBURGH GLASGOW Campbell family home with four conical spires 1 = Overnight Stops was built between = Start City = End City 1746 and 1789. A guided tour will reveal the history of the family and region as you view the magniﬁcent Armoury Hall and many ﬁne rooms with tapestries, porcelains and portraits. Browse around the nearby town, planned by the Campbell family. 1

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Journey across mysterious Rannoch Moor and through Glen Coe, a spectacular glen made famous by the Campbells’ massacre of the Clan Macdonald in 1692, to Ballachulish on the coast. (B, D)

Day 3: Isle of Skye & Clan Donald Centre This morning head north via Fort William and take the “Road to the Isles” through some of Scotland’s loveliest scenery, stopping for photos at the Glenﬁnnan Monument. At Mallaig cross by ferry to the Isle of Skye, sometimes called the “Misty Isle.” Visit the Clan Donald Centre at Armadale Castle to discover the history of the Lords of the Isles and the most powerful clan of the Isle of Skye. Drive through part of the island and return to the mainland by bridge, stopping for photos at the picturesque Eilean Donan Castle. Then drive along the beautiful shores of Loch Ness, famous for its monster. Continue to your hotel in Nairn where a Scottish Highland evening will feature haggis and other traditional foods with bagpipe music and dance. (B, D)

If you have booked our 9-day tour, spend an additional day in Edinburgh on your own. Use your voucher for an open-top bus tour – you have a choice of tours that feature different aspects of the city. A transfer to Edinburgh Airport is included on the ﬁnal day. (B)

A short distance from Nairn is the Culloden Battleﬁeld Visitor Centre. Learn about the battle and walk around the moorland where, on 16th April 1746, British Government forces defeated the army of Prince Charles Edward Stuart in just one hour. This battle changed the traditional Highland way of life amongst the clans forever. Drive through pleasant farming country into the gentle rolling hills of the Speyside region. Many of Scotland’s famous distilleries are located here near the River Spey which supplies pure water for whisky making. Stop at one of the prominent distilleries to learn about whisky making and sample a “wee dram” at the end of the tour. Drive to your 19th century manor house hotel near Blairs to relax and dine in the elegant setting. (B, D)

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J Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1 J 6 dinners (D) including - Scottish Highland Evening

J Welcome get-together drink J Tours of Glasgow and Edinburgh J Loch Lomond scenic cruise J Ferry to the Isle of Skye J Speyside distillery whisky tasting and tour J Tea and scones at Falls of Feugh

J Edinburgh open-top bus tour (9-day tour only) J Visits and admissions to Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Inveraray Castle, Clan Donald Centre at Armadale Castle, Culloden Battleﬁeld Visitor Centre, Balmoral Castle or Crathes Castle, Glamis Castle, St Andrews and Edinburgh Castle J Headsets for walking tours

Tour starts in Glasgow

Day 4: Culloden Battleﬁeld & Distillery

J 7 or 8 nights in hotels listed

J Reserved seats for Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on July 27 to August 17 departures

This morning explore Edinburgh on a sightseeing tour. Compare and contrast the wide streets and elegant mansions of the Georgian 200-yearold “New Town” with the narrow lanes and

Apr

J Professional tour director

- 4 table d’ hote dinners

If you are on our 8-day tour, your trip ends with a transfer to arrive at Edinburgh Airport by 6:30 am or 9:00 am. A transfer to Glasgow Airport can be arranged in advance at an extra cost (B).

Day 7: Edinburgh Castle & City Tour

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- Scottish Evening in Edinburgh

Day 8: Tour Ends Edinburgh Airport or Extend your Stay

St Andrews Day 1: Glasgow City Tour

J Airport transfers at start and end of tour

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Scottish Dream

Day 5: Balmoral Castle & Afternoon Tea

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SUPERIOR FIRST CLASS HOTELS Stay at the following (or similar): Marriott Hotel, Glasgow (1 night) Isles of Glencoe Hotel, Ballachulish (1 night) The Newton Hotel, Nairn (1 night) Ardoe House Hotel, Blairs (2 nights) Macdonald Holyrood Hotel, Edinburgh (2 or 3 nights)

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8 & 9-DAY TOURS

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES

Tour code: DRA14. All prices in Sterling. Scottish Dream

Superior First Class Hotels: 9 or 10 Day Coach Tours

Tour Highlights:

builders who managed to create such an enduring monument. Continue into London and check in to your hotel. (B)

J Airport transfers at start and end of tour

Day 5: Lake District & Beatles’ Liverpool

Day 8: London Open-Top Bus Touring

J Professional tour director

Stop in Gretna Green, the ﬁrst village across the border from England where eloping couples used to cross into Scotland to be married at the Old Blacksmith’s Shop. It is still a popular wedding place to this day. Drive through the Lake District, a region associated with Beatrix Potter. See stunning views of lakes, gentle hills and valleys. Stop in Grasmere where William Wordsworth penned some of his popular lines and you can see his grave in the village churchyard. Continue to Liverpool to visit The Beatles Story where you can hear their music and learn about their lives and work. Check in to your centrally-located hotel and after dinner you may head to the world-famous Cavern Club. (B, D)

Today explore London on an independent open-top sightseeing bus tour – you have a choice of routes around London’s famous landmarks so you may get on and off wherever you wish. There is also a walking tour and a River Thames cruise. Visit either the Tower of London to view the magniﬁcent Crown Jewels or Kensington Palace, home of Princess Diana. There is no shortage of great things to see and do and the bus routes go through many popular shopping districts, if you wish to buy souvenirs. In the evening you are free for dinner. (B)

Day 6: Tintern Abbey & Cardiff Castle Banquet

Traditional Scottish Evening

Drive south through Shropshire, one of the most unspoiled parts of rural England and close to the Welsh border. Stop in Ludlow, a town that can trace its origins back 900 years, to see the huge castle and old black-and- white houses. Continue south through the lovely Welsh countryside to visit the picturesque ruins of Tintern Abbey, founded in 1131. It was a prosperous Cistercian abbey which thrived until it was dissolved in 1536 by order of King Henry VIII. In the 18 th century it became a popular haunt of the poet, William Wordsworth. Continue to Cardiff, the youngest and fastest-growing capital city in Sterlingpe. Visit Cardiff Castle, which dates back nearly 2,000 years. See the 19th century fairy-tale apartments with ornate decorations and then enjoy a great Welsh banquet right in the Castle. (B, D)

Cardiff Castle Banquet York Walking Tour Windsor Castle Beatles Story in Liverpool Gretna Green Stratford-upon-Avon

Start your tour at Heathrow Airport with a transfer to your hotel in Windsor. At 2:30 pm depart your hotel to visit Windsor Castle, residence of The Queen and the largest inhabited castle in the world. See the lavishly decorated State 1 = Overnight Stops Apartments and courtyards. In the = Start City = End City evening meet your tour director and trip participants over a welcome drink to discuss your itinerary before dining in your hotel and take a brief walk around the town afterwards. (D) EDINBURGH

Day 2: Cotswolds & Shakespeare’s Birthplace

Head out into the English countryside today and travel through the delightful Cotswolds. This Lake region was important in the middle Ages when the Grasmere District wool produced was vital to the economy. Most of York the villages date back centuries and are built in 1 HARROGATE the local warm-toned stone. Stop in one of the LIVERPOOL 1 villages to take photos before driving to Stratford-upon- Avon. Here visit StratfordLudlow upon-Avon Shakespeare’s Birthplace to see an Cotswolds exhibition about his life and work. WINDSOR CARDIFF Then enter the house where he was 1 2-3 1 born to see rooms furnished as they Bath Stonehenge LONDON would have been in his day. Drive north to Yorkshire and check in to your charming traditional hotel in central Harrogate. (B, D) Gretna Green

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Jedburgh

Day 3: York Minster & Scottish Evening Drive to nearby York for a walking tour through medieval streets to see black and white halftimbered houses. Stroll along the Shambles, one of narrowest alleyways where the overhanging upper ﬂoors almost form an arch across the street. Tour the stately York Minster, which towers over the old city and is renowned for magniﬁcent stained glass windows. Travel north through the Northumberland National Park and pause in Jedburgh to view picturesque abbey ruins. Continue through the hilly countryside of the Scottish Borders to Edinburgh where your historic hotel is set in spacious grounds a few miles outside the city. In the evening enjoy a Scottish dinner with musical entertainment. (B, D)

Day 4: Edinburgh Castle & Guided City Tour Explore central Edinburgh this morning, starting in the 200-year-old “New Town” with its planned streets and elegant Georgian houses where many famous writers and inventors lived. See the Royal Mile where the medieval houses are clustered closely together with some as high as 11 ﬂoors. Tour the massive Edinburgh Castle to see the Crown Jewels of Scotland and the Stone of Destiny and enjoy great city views. The afternoon is free for independent activities. You may like to visit some of the many museums or browse in the little

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Day 10: Tour Ends Heathrow Airport Take a transfer to Heathrow Airport in time for check in formalities. Transfers to Gatwick Airport can be arranged at additional cost. (B)

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Take a panoramic tour around the highlights of Cardiff including the older buildings as well as the iconic Wales Millennium Centre. A short drive will bring you to the spa city of Bath, popular for its natural hot springs with the Romans 2,000 years ago and again in the 18th century Regency period. Visit the Roman Baths and Pump Room, wonderfully preserved after two millennia, with hot springs still sending out healing waters. At Salisbury Plain marvel at the prehistoric circle of vast monoliths of Stonehenge and learn about the primitive

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shops along the Royal Mile. On August 03 to 17 departures watch the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Castle Esplanade. (B)

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E-mail: reservations@cietours.ie

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YOUR TOUR INCLUDES

Tour code: BEA14. All prices in Sterling. Best of Britain

J Sightseeing by luxury coach J Professional tour director J 8 nights in hotels listed J Full breakfast daily (B) except on Day 1

Deluxe & Superior First Class Hotels – 9 Day Coach Tour

J 4 dinners (D) including - Dublin Pub dinner and traditional show - Cardiff Castle Welsh Banquet - 2 table d’ hote dinners J 1 lunch (L)

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Traditional Pub

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Cardiff Castle Welsh Banquet Giant’s Causeway Ring of Kerry Roman Baths Stonehenge

magniﬁcent cliffs extend for ﬁve miles and rise to heights of almost 700 feet and offer wonderful views of Galway Bay and the Aran Islands. Take a ferry across the River Shannon Estuary to reach Killarney. Check in to your centrally-located hotel. (B, D)

through South Wales where coal used to be mined to Cardiff and take a brief tour of the city. Head to Cardiff Castle, developed in Roman times and transformed into an elaborate Gothic-style residence in the 19th century. A tour of the Castle is followed by a fun Welsh banquet. (B, D)

Day 4: Jaunting Car & Skellig Experience

Day 7: Roman Baths & Stonehenge

Take a leisurely jaunting car ride to Ross Castle, set on Lough Leane. Then embark on the Ring of Kerry tour for constantly-changing vistas of mountains, open Atlantic Ocean, beaches and cliffs. Visit the Skellig Experience to learn about early Christian monks and savour a casual lunch. Stop at Moll’s Gap for panoramic views before returning to Killarney. (B, L)

This morning drive to Bath, popular for its natural hot springs with the Romans 2,000 years ago and again in the 18th century. Tour the Roman Baths and Pump Room, well preserved after two millennia and view stately Regency mansions. Drive to Salisbury Plain to view the prehistoric circle of vast monoliths at Stonehenge. Continue to your London hotel again. (B)

Day 5: Blarney Castle & Waterford Crystal

Day 8: London

Visit the famous Blarney Castle this morning to kiss the “Stone of Eloquence” and shop at the Blarney Woollen Mills. Travel to Waterford and at the House of Waterford Crystal see how glass is blown and cut by master craftspeople and view a collection of amazing trophies. In the evening take a gentle walking tour with a local guide to discover the history of this old port city. (B, D)

Today you may schedule your London sightseeing when you take an open-top bus tour around the many famous landmarks. There are a number of different bus routes as well as a walking tour and a cruise on the River Thames. Visit either the Tower of London to view the magniﬁcent Crown Jewels or Kensington Palace, home of Princess Diana. You are free to choose a restaurant to dine independently. (B)

Day 6: South Wales & Cardiff Castle Banquet

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Irish & British Focus

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Land at Dublin airport between 07:am and 12:00 noon and take a group transfer to your hotel. If you arrive after 12:00 1 = Overnight Stops noon you will = Start City = End City have to take a transfer at your Fishguard CARDIFF own 1 2 expense. LONDON The Bath Stonehenge afternoon is free for you

to explore. In the evening join your tour director for a welcome drink in your hotel.

Day 2: Dublin Tour & Pub Dinner This morning tour central Dublin, with spacious Georgian squares and streets, landmark public buildings and graceful townhouses. Visit Trinity College to see the campus and view the Book of Kells in the Old Library. The afternoon is free and enjoy dinner at a Dublin Pub followed by a show with Irish music and dance. (B, D)

Day 3: Cliffs of Moher & Killarney This morning drive through central Ireland to view the Cliffs of Moher on the west coast. These

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DELUXE & SUPERIOR FIRST CLASS HOTELS Stay at the following (or similar): Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin (2 nights)

Transfer to Heathrow Airport (B)

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Depart Waterford early this morning to catch the ferry from Rosslare to South Wales. Journey

Day 1: Dublin Arrival

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Killarney Plaza Hotel, Killarney (2 nights) Granville Hotel, Waterford (1 night) Mercure Holland House Hotel, Cardiff (1 night) Radisson Blu Edwardian Grafton Hotel, London (2 nights)

E-mail: reservations@cietours.ie

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YOUR TOUR INCLUDES

Tour code: GRA14. All prices in Sterling. Irish & British Focus

J Sightseeing by luxury coach J Professional tour director J 8 nights in hotels listed J Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1 J 5 dinners (D) including

Deluxe & Superior First Class Hotels – 9 Day Coach Tour

- Welcome dinner in London - Scottish Evening in Edinburgh - Dublin Pub dinner and traditional show - 2 table d’ hote dinners J Welcome get-together drink J Tours of London, Edinburgh, Belfast and Dublin

Day 4: Alnwick Castle & Edinburgh Evening

Tour Highlights

Head north to visit Alnwick Castle, the second largest inhabited castle in England. View the lavish State Rooms with a stunning array of art, portraits and furniture. The Alnwick Garden is beautifully landscaped and enhanced with architectural and water features. Travel through the scenic Northumberland National Park and make a brief stop in Jedburgh to view the ruins of the abbey. Drive to Edinburgh and enjoy dinner at a fun Scottish evening with bagpipes, dancing and song. (B, D)

Scottish Evening in Edinburgh Pub Dinner / Show in Dublin Giant’s Causeway Stay in Haunted Ballygally Castle

Day 5: Edinburgh Castle & Guided City Tour Discover Edinburgh’s highlights on a city tour. See the elegant Georgian “New Town” with spacious streets and the compact medieval city along the Royal Mile. Tour Edinburgh Castle to view the Crown Jewels of Scotland and the Stone of Destiny. Also enjoy splendid views of central Edinburgh. The rest of the day is free for independent activities. On August 3 to 17 departures, experience the worldfamous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. (B)

Day 6: Titanic Belfast & Ballygally Castle Stay Day 1: London Arrival & Tour Start your trip at Heathrow Airport with an independent transfer to your hotel. At 2:00 pm Melrose take a panoramic tour Jedburgh of central London to see famous landmarks including Yorkshire Moors Piccadilly Circus, Nelson’s Column, Trafalgar Square York 1 and Big Ben. Visit Tower Bridge Experience for stunning Cambridge London views and 2 learn about LONDON the inner workings of this famous bridge. In the evening meet your tour director for a welcome drink before dinner in your hotel. (D)

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Day 2: Tower of London & City Sights Today you may schedule your London sightseeing when you take an open-top bus tour around the many famous landmarks. There are a number of different bus routes as well as a walking tour and a cruise on the River Thames. Visit either the Tower of London to view the magniﬁcent Crown Jewels or Kensington Palace, home of Princess Diana. You are free to choose a restaurant to dine independently. (B)

Day 3: Cambridge & York Walking Tours Visit Cambridge for a stroll around some of the famous colleges, including King’s College, and the Mathematical Bridge over the River Cam. Head north to York for a walking tour to appreciate narrow streets and medieval houses. The stately York Minster, with towers and stained glass, is the highlight of the walk. Check in to your hotel and relax before dinner. (B, D)

This morning will be an early start as you drive to Cairnryan for a short ferry ride to Belfast. Take a panoramic tour to see the highlights, including Victorian buildings, the impressive City Hall and

the shipyards where RMS Titanic was built in 1912. Visit Titanic Belfast to learn about this ill-fated famous liner through state-of-the-art displays. Continue to historic Ballygally Castle Hotel in time for dinner and your overnight stay. (B, D)

Day 7: Giant’s Causeway & Derry Walk Travel along the scenic coastal route of the “Nine Glens of Antrim” and visit the Giant’s Causeway, hexagonal columns formed by volcanic activity over 60 million years ago. The enormous rocks have spawned legends about the mythical giant, Finn McCool. Continue to Derry for a walking tour around the medieval city walls with a local guide. Drive south to your Victorian hotel located on Dublin Bay, a few miles from the city and dine on your own this evening. (B)

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J Deluxe carry-on backpack, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap J All local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person

DELUXE & SUPERIOR FIRST CLASS HOTELS

Doubletree by Hilton West End Hotel (2 nights)

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For further information, please visit: www.cietours.com

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9-DAY TOUR

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES

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Superior First Class Hotels – 10 or 11 Day Coach Tour

Take a jaunting car ride to view Ross Castle set on Lough Leane. Then embark on the Ring of Kerry drive – a winding route with breathtaking sights of mountains and coastal views. Cross to Valencia Island by bridge to visit the Skellig Experience which describes the austere lives of early Christian monks on the nearby islands. Savour a pub lunch and stop in Sneem to admire brightly painted houses. Pause at Moll’s Gap for stunning views before returning to Killarney in time to relax before dinner. (B, L)

Tour Highlights Dinner & Ghost Tour in Edinburgh Start your trip at Glasgow Airport with a group transfer to your hotel, departing at 8:00 am, 10:00 am or 12:00 noon. If you arrive later than noon, transfer to the hotel at your own expense. At 2:30 pm tour Glasgow, a city that ﬂourished in Victorian times. Drive around George Square with its ornate City Chambers and nearby Glasgow Cathedral. Visit Provand’s Lordship, Glasgow’s oldest house built in 1471, and step back in time to discover Glasgow’s unique history. The house was originally part of a hospital and has been extensively restored and furnished. Join your tour director and travel companions for a welcome drink before dinner. (D)

Dublin Canal Cruise Dinner Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet Cliffs of Moher Guinness Storehouse

Day 2: Loch Lomond & Loch Ness Cruise

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Travel alongside the famous Loch Lomond, renowned for its unsurpassed beauty. Travel through the deep valley of Glen Coe, notorious for the Campbell massacre of the Clan Macdonald in 1692. Continue through Fort William and stop at the Spean Bridge Woollen Mill, which offers a good selection of quality Scottish goods. At Fort Augustus embark on a short cruise on Loch Ness to keep an eye out for “Nessie.” Continue to Nairn NAIRN 1 for a Scottish Highland evening. (Friday departures will stay in Pitlochry Inverness.) (B, D)

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Drive to Blair Athol Distillery in Pitlochry to see how whisky is Cairnryan distilled and sample some. 1 = Overnight Stops Continue south to St = Start City = End City Andrews, renowned as the “Home of Golf” and for its university, Scotland’s oldest. Spend some time to explore on your own before driving to

Edinburgh and check in to your hotel, a few miles from the city and set in lovely grounds with a golf course. In the evening dine at a popular restaurant and head off on a fun walking tour to discover the haunts of Edinburgh’s eccentric characters in the narrow streets of the old city. (B, D)

Day 4: Edinburgh Castle & City Tour This morning an Edinburgh city guide will point out the principal sights of this capital city. Drive along the bustling Princes Street and through the gracious, wide streets of the 200-year-old Georgian New Town. Walk along part of the Royal Mile where compact medieval houses reach 11 ﬂoors tall. Visit Edinburgh Castle, which dominates the city and contains the Scottish Crown Jewels and the Stone of Scone. The balance of the day is free. On July 29 to August 19 departures, seats are reserved for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. (B)

Take a ferry ride across the River Shannon to reach the Cliffs of Moher, a spectacular wall of limestone that reaches 700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean.

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Day 5: Titanic Belfast & Dublin Depart Edinburgh early this morning and drive south through Ayrshire and along the coast. At Cairnryan take a ferry ride to Belfast for a visit to Titanic Belfast to learn about this famous liner which was built in the adjacent docks. State-of-theart displays describe Belfast, working conditions and many other aspects of the ship. Drive south to Dublin and check in to your hotel, located overlooking Dublin Bay. The evening is at leisure for independent dining. (B)

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Day 6: Dublin & Canal Dinner Cruise Tour central Dublin to see public buildings, lovely parks and rows of Georgian houses with brightlypainted doorways. Visit the Guinness Storehouse to learn about the famous brew and sample a creamy pint in the rooftop bar with views of central Dublin. The afternoon is at leisure so that you may explore the city on your own. In the evening enjoy a canal dinner cruise with traditional Irish music aboard a former Guinness barge through central Dublin. (B, D)

Day 7: Blarney Castle & Killarney Travel through the midlands of Ireland, stopping for photos at the stately Rock of Cashel. Visit a

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- Canal Cruise dinner with live music

- Edinburgh restaurant dinner

Those on the 11-day tour will drive to Galway for a panoramic tour around the central part of the city. Then travel to Clonmacnoise Monastic Site, founded in 546 AD by Saint Ciaran. View elaborate Celtic crosses, round towers and ruins of medieval churches. Drive to Dublin and check into a different hotel and you are free for independent activities and dining. (B)

- Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet - 2 table d’ hote dinners J 1 lunch (L) J Welcome get-together drink J Tours of Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dublin J Loch Ness scenic cruise J Blair Athol Distillery whisky tasting and tour J Edinburgh ghost walking tour

Day 11: Tour Ends Dublin Airport Use your taxi transfer to reach Dublin Airport in time to check in for your ﬂight home. (B) Departure Dates and Price p/p sharing

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1471

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Tour code: SCA14. All prices in Sterling.

Nov

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Taste of Scotland & Ireland

farmhouse for tea with scones and watch skilled sheep dogs herd sheep. Continue south to visit Blarney Castle and kiss the famous “Stone of Eloquence.” Also visit the Blarney Woollen Mills where you can ﬁnd quality Irish-made goods. Drive to Killarney, picturesquely set beside lakes and mountains. Check in to your hotel and relax before dinner. Afterwards you may like to explore some of Killarney’s famous “singing pubs.” (B, D)

Marriott Dalmahoy Hotel, Edinburgh (2 nights) Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin Killarney Avenue Hotel, Killarney (2 nights) Bunratty Castle Hotel, Bunratty (1 night)

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10 or 11-DAY TOUR

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES

Maldron Hotel Cardiff Lane, Dublin (1 night – 11-day tour only) Taste of Scotland & Ireland

Superior First Class Hotels – 10 or 11 Day Coach Tour

Tour central Dublin to see public buildings, lovely parks and rows of Georgian houses with brightlypainted doorways. Visit the Guinness Storehouse to learn about the famous brew and sample a creamy pint in the rooftop bar with views of central Dublin. The afternoon is at leisure so that you may explore the city on your own. In the evening drive to a Dublin Pub for a dinner of Irish specialties and a lively show of Irish songs and step-dancing. (B, D)

Day 7: Russborough House & Waterford Crystal This morning drive through the delightful scenery of the Wicklow Mountains to Blessington for a guided tour of stately Russborough House, a Palladian mansion ﬁlled with interesting treasures as well as noted works of art and early photographic collections. Continue your journey south to Jerpoint Park Farm for lunch. Chat with the owners about farming and also see one of Ireland’s best examples of a deserted 12th century town. Visit the House of Waterford Crystal to learn about glass blowing and cutting and see one-of-a-kind masterpieces. Check in to your hotel and, after dinner, take a walking tour around historic Waterford with a local guide. (B, L, D)

Tour Highlights Edinburgh & Dublin Dinner Shows Lunch at Jerpoint Sheep Farm Cardiff Castle Banquet

Day 8: Ferry to South Wales & Cardiff Banquet

York Minster

Guinness Storehouse Day 1: London Arrival & Orientation

Stonehenge

Start your trip at Heathrow Airport with an independent transfer to your hotel. At 2:00 pm take a panoramic tour of central London to see famous landmarks including Trafalgar Square, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. Visit Tower Bridge Experience for stunning London views from the high level walkways and learn about the inner workings of this famous bridge in the Victorian Engine Rooms. In the evening meet your tour director for a welcome drink before dinner in your hotel. (D)

Day 2: Cambridge & York Walking Tour

1 = Overnight Stops = Start City = End City

Drive to Cambridge and walk around some of the famous university colleges, including King’s College and the Mathematical Bridge over the River Cam. Head north to York for a walking tour to appreciate narrow streets and medieval houses, which contain centuries of history. The stately York Minster, Melrose with towers and stained glass, is the highlight of the walk. Drive a short distance to your Durham hotel in Harrogate and relax before dinner. (B, D)

EDINBURGH 2

Cairnryan

Belfast

Blessington

York

2 DUBLIN

Day 3: Abbotsford House & Edinburgh

Jerpoint WATERFORD 1

Rosslare Fishguard

Cambridge CARDIFF

1 Bath

British & Irish Elegance

1-2

LONDON Stonehenge

Stop in the captivating city of Durham with winding cobbled streets, old buildings and all sorts of specialty shops. Travel north through the Northumberland

Day 9: Roman Baths & Stonehenge

J Professional tour director

This morning take a panoramic tour around central Cardiff before heading east to explore Bath, popular for its natural hot springs with the Romans 2,000 years ago and again in fashion during the 18th century Regency period. Tour the Roman Baths and Pump Room, wonderfully preserved after two millennia and see the stately mansions of the Royal Crescent and Queen’s Square. Drive to Salisbury Plain to view the prehistoric circle of vast monoliths at Stonehenge. Continue into London and check in to your hotel once again. (B)

Day 10: Depart for Home or Extend Stay If you are on a 10-day tour, transfer to Heathrow Airport for your ﬂight home.

Take a transfer to Heathrow Airport in time for check in formalities. Transfers to Gatwick Airport can be arranged at additional cost. (B)

Depart Edinburgh early this morning and drive south through Ayrshire and along the coast. At Cairnryan take a ferry ride to Belfast for a visit to Titanic Belfast, a new attraction that explains every aspect of the ill-fated liner through state-of- the-art displays. Drive south to Dublin and check in to your hotel and the evening is at leisure for independent dining. (B)

J 9 or 10 nights in hotels listed J Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1 J 6 dinners (D) including - Welcome dinner in London - Scottish Evening in Edinburgh - Pub dinner and traditional show in Dublin - Cardiff Castle Welsh Banquet - 2 table d’ hote dinners J 1 lunch (L) at Jerpoint Sheep Farm

J Tours of London, Edinburgh, Dublin and Cardiff J London open-top bus tour with Tower of London or Kensington Palace visit (11-day tour only) J Walking tours of Cambridge, York and Waterford J Reserved seats for Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on August 1 to 15 departures J Round trip ferry transportation between Britain & Ireland J Tour and a pint at the Guinness Storehouse J Visits and admissions to Tower Bridge Experience, York Minster, Abbotsford House, Edinburgh Castle, Titanic Belfast, Russborough House, House of Waterford Crystal, Lovespoon Workshop, Cardiff Castle, Roman Baths & Pump Room and Stonehenge J Headsets for walking tours J Deluxe carry-on backpack, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap

Day 4: Edinburgh Castle & Guided City Tour Explore central Edinburgh this morning, including the 200-year-old “New Town” with its planned streets and elegant Georgian houses. Walk along part of the Royal Mile where the medieval houses are clustered closely together with some as high as 11 ﬂoors. Tour the massive Edinburgh Castle to see the Crown Jewels of Scotland and the Stone of Destiny and enjoy great city views. The afternoon is free for independent activities. On August 1 to 15 departures watch the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle. (B)

J Sightseeing by luxury coach

J Welcome get-together drink Those on an 11-day tour may schedule your London sightseeing when you take an open-top bus tour around the many famous landmarks. There are a number of different bus routes as well as a walking tour and a cruise on the River Thames. Visit either the Tower of London to view the magniﬁcent Crown Jewels or Kensington Palace, home of Princess Diana. (B)

National Park into Scotland to Melrose to visit Abbotsford House, Sir Walter Scott’s home. The house contains an impressive collection of historic relics, weapons and armour and an extensive library containing over 9,000 rare volumes. It sits amid formal gardens and a wider landscape that Scott designed and planted. Continue to your hotel near Edinburgh and in the evening savour Scottish foods and musical entertainment. (B, D)

Day 5: Titanic Belfast & Dublin

HARROGATE 1

J Airport transfers at start and end of tour

Day 11: Tour Ends Heathrow Airport

Depart Waterford early this morning to catch the ferry from Rosslare to South Wales, a region where the coal industry dominated until the 1950s. See traditional Welsh carving at the Lovespoon Workshop and drive to Cardiff. Head to Cardiff Castle, developed in Roman times and transformed into an elaborate Gothic style residence in the 19th

Waterford Crystal

century. A tour of the Castle is followed by a fun Welsh banquet. (B, D)

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British & Irish Elegance

Day 6: Dublin & Dublin Pub

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

SUPERIOR FIRST CLASS HOTELS Stay at the following (or similar):

Tour starts in London

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1586

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1586

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

1802

Fri 17

1445

1586

Clyde Court Hotel, Dublin (2 nights)

1641

Fri 24

1445

1586

476

531

Tour code: BIA14. All prices in Sterling.

11 day 1641

Yorkshire Hotel, Harrogate (1 night)

10 day 1658

SRS

10 day 1509

Thistle Kensington Gardens Hotel, London (1 night)

Granville Hotel, Waterford (1 night) Holland House Hotel, Cardiff (1 night)

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10 & 11-DAY TOURS

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES

Thistle Kensington Gardens Hotel, London (1 or 2 nights) British & Irish Elegance

Superior First Class Hotels – 10 or 12 Day Coach Tour

Tour Highlights

Ghost Walk of Tenby St David’s Cathedral

Day 8: Dingle Peninsula & Dingle Brewing Company

Waterford Crystal Killarney’s Jaunting Car Day 1: Dublin & Russborough House

Bunratty Castle

Your tour starts at Dublin Airport with a transfer to your hotel between 7:00 am and 12:00 noon. If your ﬂight arrives later, transfer to the hotel at your own expense. At 2:00 pm drive through the lovely Wicklow Mountains for a guided tour around stately Russborough House, noted for its art and photography collections. In the evening discuss your itinerary with your tour director over a welcome drink and dine independently.

Medieval Banquet

Day 2: Ferry to Wales & Conwy Take a short ferry ride across the Irish Sea from Dublin to Holyhead. Stop in Conwy, a compact medieval town which is dominated by its huge castle with ramparts and towers. Take a walk around the narrow streets with ancient houses and take a look

DUBLIN

+ 2

Conwy

Cliffs of 2 Snowdonia Blessington Moher CAERNARFON Shannon 1 LIMERICK Harlech Rosslare 1 Dingle Fishguard Blarney WATERFORD 2 2 KILLARNEY St David’s 1 TENBY

at Britain’s smallest house on the docks. Drive to your hotel in Caernarfon, another delightful town with a huge castle, and you may like to take a walk before dinner. (B, D)

Day 10: Depart Shannon Airport or Extend to Galway & Dublin

J Professional tour director J 9 or 11 nights in hotels listed J Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1 J 6 or 7 dinners (D) including - Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet - Pub dinner and traditional show (12-day tour only) - 5 table d’ hote dinners

Clients on the 10-day tour transfer to nearby Shannon Airport at either 7:30 am or 10:30 am.

Today discover the glorious Dingle Peninsula, famous for scenic views of mountains and coastline. Drive to the westernmost tip and tour the Blasket Centre overlooking the Blasket Islands. See displays on the rugged lifestyle of the islands which were inhabited until 1953. Stop in the town of Dingle to view brewing techniques and sample local beer at the Dingle Brewing Company. Enjoy a pub lunch before returning to Killarney for free time to browse around the town. (B, L)

Those on the longer 12-day tour travel to Galway for a scenic cruise on Lough Corrib with an Irish coffee aboard the Corrib Princess. Take a panoramic tour around the principal areas of Galway city before travelling to Dublin. In the evening drive to a Dublin Pub for dinner and a lively show with traditional Irish music, story-telling and step-dancing. (B, D)

Day 11: Dublin Sightseeing Spend a full day in Dublin to use your vouchers for an independent open-top bus tour (valid for 48 hours) and a visit to either Guinness Storehouse or the Old Jameson Distillery to learn how these renowned products are created and enjoy a sample. The bus stops at all the principal city centre attractions and you may alight at each stop or stay on the bus to do the complete tour. (B)

Day 12: Depart for Home Use your included taxi voucher to travel to Dublin Airport by taxi in good time to check in for your return ﬂight. (B)

Day 3: North Wales & Snowdonia Train Tour North Wales, starting with a train ride on a narrow-gauge steam train from Porthmadog to Blaenau Ffestiniog to admire the beautiful scenery of the Snowdonia National Park. View Mount Snowdon, the highest peak in Wales, and drive by coach through more of the park. Pause in the village of Betws-y-Coed before heading to the National Slate Museum which relates the tough working conditions of this region’s slate industry, developed in Victorian times. (B, D)

J 1 lunch (L)

J Round trip ferry transportation between Wales & Ireland and across the River Shannon J Walking tours of Conwy and Waterford J Narrow-gauge train ride in Snowdonia J Tenby ghost walking tour J Horse-drawn jaunting car ride in Killarney J Corrib Princess cruise with an Irish coffee (12-day tour only) J Dublin open-top bus tour with a visit and drink at Guinness Storehouse or Old Jameson Distillery (12-day tour only) J Visits and admissions to Russborough House, National Slate Museum, Harlech Castle, Pembroke Castle, Lovespoon Workshop, St David’s Cathedral, House of Waterford Crystal, Blarney Castle, Blarney Woollen Mills, Blasket Centre, Dingle Brewing Company and Cliffs of Moher J Headsets for walking tours J Deluxe carry-on backpack, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap J All local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person

SUPERIOR FIRST CLASS HOTELS Stay at the following (or similar):

Day 4: Harlech Castle & Tenby Today experience the magniﬁcent Welsh coastline as you travel south. Visit the mighty Harlech Castle, one of the “Iron Ring Castles” that were built along the coast by the English in the 13thcentury to control the unruly Welsh. Take a look around the attractive Georgian town of Aberaeron. Continue to the picturesque town of Tenby, featuring a little harbour, a castle and town walls. Check in to your hotel and take a ghost walk after dinner. (B, D)

Day 5: Pembroke Castle & Lovespoons

Today take a drive around scenic Pembrokeshire, = Overnight Stops = Start City = End City a region of gentle rolling hills and indented

coastline. Tour Pembroke Castle, an imposing 12 th century fortress to explore the labyrinth of passageways and towers and enjoy views from the

Taste of Wales & Ireland

J Sightseeing by luxury coach

J Welcome get-together drink

Visit the House of Waterford Crystal to learn about glass blowing and cutting and see one-ofa-kind masterpieces. Travel to Blarney Castle to kiss the famous “Stone of Eloquence” and shop at the nearby Blarney Woollen Mills. Then journey west through rugged countryside to Killarney and settle in to your hotel. See Killarney’s lakes in the traditional manner as you drive through the Killarney National Park to Ross Castle, picturesquely set on Lough Leane. (B, D)

Welsh Castles & Scenery

Journey through colourful coastal villages on the way to St David’s, the smallest city in Britain. Visit the imposing 12th century St David’s Cathedral, named for the patron saint of Wales, to view the magniﬁcent carvings and take a look through the nearby art galleries, craft shops and tea rooms. From Fishguard take a ferry ride to Rosslare and head to your hotel in Waterford. After dinner, see the historic town on a gentle stroll with a local guide. (B, D)

J Airport transfers at start and end of tour

Take a ferry ride across the River Shannon Estuary to visit the Cliffs of Moher, majestic walls of rock, which extend ﬁve miles along the coast. You may walk to O’Brien’s Tower at the highest point. Journey through part of the Burren to your hotel on the outskirts of Limerick. In the evening head to Bunratty Castle for a memorable medieval-style feast while the lords and ladies serenade you with song and harp music, evocative of the middle Ages. (B, D)

Day 7: Waterford Crystal & Killarney

Snowdonia Train Ride

Galway

Day 6: St David’s & Waterford

Day 9: Cliffs of Moher & Bunratty Banquet

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Taste of Wales & Ireland

Great Keep. Watch the ancient Welsh tradition of hand carving at the Lovespoon Workshop before returning to Tenby where the evening is free. (B)

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

Tour starts in Dublin 10 days

Departure Dates and Price p/p sharing 12 days

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Fri 18

1148 1403

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Fri 02

1284

1530

Fri 16

1284

1530

Fri 30

1284

1530

Fri 13

1284

1530

Fri 27

1309

1569

Jun

10 days

12 days

1309

1569

10 days

12 days

1318

1577

Fri 26

1318

1577

Fri 03

1190

1424

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1190

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1577

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391

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1309

1569

Aug

Fri 08

1343

1603

Fri 22

1343

1603

Fri 05

1318

Fri 12

1318

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SRS Tour code: TWA14. All prices in Sterling.

Celtic Royal Hotel, Caernarfon (2 nights) Fourcroft Hotel, Tenby (2 nights) Granville Hotel, Waterford (1 night) Killarney Towers Hotel, Killarney (2 nights) Radisson Blu Hotel, Limerick (1 night)

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10 or 12-DAY TOUR

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES

Clyde Court Hotel, Dublin (2 nights – 12-day tour only) Taste of Wales & Ireland

British Heritage Superior First Class Hotels –11 Day Coach Tour

Tour Highlights

tour. (B, D)

Day 7: Train Ride & Castle Howard Drive north to travel the North Yorkshire Moors Railway through magniﬁcent scenery. Take a walking tour through Whitby with its picturesque port, winding streets, stepped walkways and quaint buildings. Drive to Castle Howard, an imposing 18th-century mansion where Evelyn Waugh’s celebrated novel, “Brideshead Revisited,” was ﬁlmed. Tour elaborate chambers to see worldrenowned works of art, family portraits, crystal and furnishings. Admire the gardens and breathtaking landscape before returning to York. (B, D)

Day 8: Brontë Parsonage & Liverpool In the charming town of Haworth visit the Brontë Parsonage, where, from 1820 to 1861, Charlotte, Emily and Anne Brontë penned some of the bestloved books in the English language. See the dining room where the three sisters worked on their novels, including “Wuthering Heights,” inﬂuenced by the surrounding moors. Continue to Liverpool where a Beatles-themed tour will show you the places where the “Fab Four” came to fame. Check in to your centrally-located hotel beside the River Mersey. (B, D)

Scottish Evening in Edinburgh Brontë Parsonage Old-World Tavern Dinner & Ghost Tour

Day 9: Beatles Story & Chester

J Airport transfers at start and end of tour

This morning visit The Beatles Story to learn more about the Beatles and their music. This lively attraction explores different facets of the Beatles’ lives and work. Drive south to Chester and take a walking tour of the compact city centre to discover the Roman walls and medieval black-and- white buildings. Drive to London and check in to your hotel where dinner is served. (B, D)

J Sightseeing by luxury coach J Professional tour director J 10 nights in hotels listed J Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1 J 7 dinners (D) including - Scottish Evening in Edinburgh

Day 10: Tower of London & City Sights This morning take a panoramic tour of central London to see famous landmarks including Piccadilly Circus, Nelson’s Column and lions of Trafalgar Square, Big Ben towering over the Houses of Parliament and Hyde Park. Visit the Tower of London to view the magniﬁcent Crown Jewels, guarded by Beefeaters in distinctive Tudor uniforms. The afternoon is at leisure for shopping or further sightseeing; there is no shortage of great things to see and do in this world-class city. In the evening you are free for dinner. (B)

Day 11: Tour Ends Heathrow Airport Take a transfer to Heathrow Airport in time for check in formalities. Transfers to Gatwick Airport can be arranged at additional cost. (B)

- Historic pub in York - 5 table d’ hote dinners J Welcome get-together drink J Tours of Glasgow, Edinburgh, York and London J Loch Ness scenic cruise J Blair Athol Distillery whisky tour and tasting J York ghost walking tour J North Yorkshire Moors Railway vintage train ride

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11-DAY TOUR

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES

J Afternoon tea in Lake District J Walking tours of Whitby and Chester J Beatles-themed tour of Liverpool with a local guide

Beatles’ Tour of Liverpool Castle Howard North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Start your trip at Glasgow Airport with a group transfer to your hotel, departing at 8:00 am, 10:00 am or 12:00 noon. If you arrive later than noon, transfer to the hotel at your own expense. At 2:30 pm tour Glasgow, a city that flourished in Victorian times. Drive around George Square with its ornate City Chambers and nearby Glasgow Cathedral. Visit the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, a magnificent building dating from 1901 and filled with a variety of treasures. Join your tour director and travel companions for a welcome drink before dinner. (D)

Day 2: Loch Lomond & Loch Ness Cruise

STRATHPEFFER 1 Loch Ness Loch Lomond

GLASGOW 1

Travel alongside the famous Loch Lomond, renowned for its unsurpassed beauty. Travel through the deep valley of Glen Coe, notorious for the Campbell massacre of the Clan Macdonald in 1692. Continue through Fort William and stop at the Spean Bridge Woollen Mill, which offers a Pitlochry good selection of quality Scottish goods. At Fort St Andrews Augustus embark on a short cruise on Loch 2 EDINBURGH Ness to keep an eye out for “Nessie.” Continue to Strathpeffer and your centrally-located Melrose hotel. (B, D)

Gretna Green Whitby

Lake District

BOWNESS 1

Yorkshire Dales 2

LIVERPOOL 1

1 = Overnight Stops = Start City = End City

British Heritage

Drive to Blair Athol Distillery in Pitlochry to see how whisky is distilled and sample some. Continue south to St Andrews on the east coast. Spend time to browse around the British Golf Museum, the town or the cathedral ruins. Continue to Edinburgh and in the 2 evening enjoy a Scottish LONDON evening with lively singing

YORK Haworth

Chester

Day 3: Whisky Tasting & St Andrews

and dancing and a chance to try some traditional haggis, neeps and tatties. (B, D)

J Reserved seats for Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on August 1 to 15 departures

Day 4: Edinburgh Castle & City Tour This morning an Edinburgh city guide will point out the principal sights of this capital city. Drive along the bustling Princes Street and through the gracious, wide streets of the 200-year-old Georgian New Town. Walk along part of the Royal Mile where compact medieval houses reach 11 ﬂoors tall. Visit Edinburgh Castle, which dominates the city and contains the Scottish Crown Jewels and the Stone of Scone. The balance of the day is free. On August 1 to 15 departures, seats are reserved for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. (B)

J Visits and admissions to Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Spean Bridge Woollen Mill, St Andrews, Edinburgh Castle, Old Blacksmith’s Shop at Gretna Green, York Minster, Castle Howard, Brontë Parsonage, The Beatles Story and Tower of London J Headsets for walking tours J Deluxe carry-on backpack, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap

Day 5: Gretna Green & Lake District Journey past the gentle hills and sheep pastures of the Scottish Borders. Stop in Melrose and at the Old Blacksmith’s Shop at Gretna Green, famous for eloping couples. Drive through the Lake District National Park, a region of unspoilt beauty and associated with William Wordsworth who worked and lived in the region and also Beatrix Potter, the children’s author who worked tirelessly to preserve the region. Check in to your elegant lakeside hotel and enjoy afternoon tea. Dine independently at one of the many restaurants within easy walking distance. (B)

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

SUPERIOR FIRST CLASS HOTELS Stay at the following (or similar): Marriott Hotel, Glasgow (1 night) Tour starts in Glasgow Apr

Day 6: York Minster & Pub Dinner Drive into the Yorkshire Dales to experience scenic heathery moors and ancient stone villages. Stop in the traditional village of Hawes before continuing through the region made famous by James Herriot’s books, including “All Creatures Great and Small.” Take a guided tour around York to see Roman and medieval walls. Visit York Minster, one of Sterlingpe’s largest Gothic cathedrals. This evening head to a cosy pub for dinner and later explore narrow medieval streets on a fun ghost walking

May

Jun

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1530

Jun

Fri 20

1637

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Fri 29

1637

Jul

Fri 27

1637

Sep

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1637

Fri 04

1637

Fri 12

1637

Fri 18

1530

Fri 25

1530

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1569

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1637

Fri 19

1637

Fri 09

1569

Fri 18

1637

Fri 26

1637

Fri 25

1637

Fri 03

1530

Fri 01

1743

Fri 10

1530

Fri 16

1569

Fri 23

1569

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1637

Fri 08

1743

Fri 17

1530

Fri 06

1637

Fri 15

1743

Fri 24

1530

Fri 13

1637

Fri 22

1743

Tour code: ICA14. All prices in Sterling.

SRS

527

Ben Wyvis Hotel, Strathpeffer (1 night) Apex City Hotel, Edinburgh (2 nights) Old England Hotel, Bowness (1 night) Marriott Hotel, York (2 nights) Radisson Blu Hotel, Liverpool (1 night) Radisson Blu Edwardian Grafton Hotel, London (2 nights) British Heritage

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Day 1: Glasgow Highlights

Deluxe Hotels: 11 or 12 Day Coach Tour Deluxe exclusive travel with maximum of  persons

Tour Glamis Castle, the legendary setting of “Macbeth” and childhood home of the late Queen Mother and enjoy coffee and shortbread in a 16th century chamber. Head to St Andrews, the “Home of Golf.” See the famous Royal and Ancient Clubhouse and the Old Course and enjoy free time to visit the British Golf Museum or browse through the medieval town with its cathedral and castle. Continue into Edinburgh for a lively Scottish Evening with dinner and entertainment. (B, D)

Day 5: Edinburgh Castle & City Tour This morning explore Edinburgh on a sightseeing tour. Compare and contrast the wide streets and elegant mansions of the Georgian 200-year-old “New Town” with the narrow lanes and medieval townhouses along the Royal Mile, the oldest part of the city. Finish your tour at the imposing Edinburgh Castle where you can see historic buildings and enjoy splendid views of Edinburgh. The balance of the day is free for independent touring and dining. On July 28 to August 18 departures, seats are reserved for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. (B)

Tour Highlights: Luxurious Hotels Throughout Gourmet Dining First Class Train to Cork

Day 6: Titanic Belfast & Dublin

St Andrews

Depart Edinburgh early this morning and drive south through Ayrshire and along the coast. At Cairnryan take a ferry ride to Larne. Drive to Belfast for a panoramic city tour followed by a visit to Titanic Belfast to learn about this famous liner through state-of-the-art displays. Drive south to Dublin and check in to your centrally-located hotel. You are free to dine independently (B)

Blarney Castle Titanic Belfast Cliffs of Moher

Day 7: Dublin Tour & Book of Kells

Braemar Glenshee Trossachs

GLASGOW 2 Isle of Bute

Belfast

Kildare Cliffs of Moher

KILLARNEY Ring of Kerry

Shannon

1 NEWMARKETON-FERGUS

Cork Blarney

Scottish & Irish Supreme

DUBLIN

This morning discover Dublin’s highlights on a tour of the city main attractions. See wide O’Connell Street, tranquil St. Stephen’s Green, the seat of government at Leinster House and other public buildings. View some of Dublin’s famous Georgian houses and pause at the Famine Memorial, a reminder of the mid-19th century disaster. Visit Trinity College’s campus and the Old Library to view the priceless Book of Kells. The afternoon is free for independent activities and in the evening enjoy the elegant atmosphere and excellent cuisine at O’Connell’s Restaurant. (B, D)

1 ABERDEEN Glamis St Andrews

Day 4: Glamis Castle & St Andrews

2 EDINBURGH

Day 1: Glasgow City Tour

Arrive in Glasgow Airport and transfer Cairnryan to your hotel, located in spacious grounds 1 = Overnight Stops overlooking the River = Start City = End City Clyde. At 2:30 pm take a coach tour around Glasgow’s main attractions and visit Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. Meet your tour director and fellow travellers over a welcome drink before dinner. (D)

Day 2: Isle of Bute & Mount Stuart House Take a short ferry ride to the Isle of Bute to tour Mount Stuart House. This Neo-Gothic country house was built in the late 1870s for the 3rd Marquess of Bute and installed with many

Victorian comforts such as a heated swimming pool and an elevator. After your guided tour around the highly-decorated chambers, take a walk through the gardens and spend some time in Rothesay, the main town on the island. Return to your hotel where you are free to relax and use hotel facilities before dinner. (B, D)

visit the Blarney Woollen Mills where you can ﬁnd quality Irish made goods of all types, conveniently displayed under one roof. Drive into County Kerry where the scenery becomes more mountainous to Killarney, picturesquely set beside lakes with Ireland’s highest mountains, the Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, forming a backdrop. Check in to your hotel and relax before dinner. (B, D)

Day 9: Muckross House & Jaunting Car Take a traditional horse-drawn jaunting car ride through the Killarney National Park to the lovely 19th century Muckross House. Tour the house to learn about the history of the owners and their illustrious guests and walk around the gardens. Drive to the delightful town of Kenmare where traditional buildings are brightly painted. Join the Ring of Kerry route at the vantage point of Moll’s Gap for great views of mountains and valleys. Pause at Ladies’ View to see the Three Lakes of Killarney with the town in the background. Return to Killarney for a free afternoon and enjoy dinner and traditional music at Kate Kearney’s Cottage. (B, D)

11 day

Day 11: Shannon Airport or Dublin Extension

Travel through the Trossachs, often called the “Highlands in Miniature” with its many lakes and mountains. Pause for photos in Glenshee and continue to Braemar, renowned for its Highland Games and drive along “Royal Deeside.” This lovely region was made popular by Queen Victoria who built Balmoral Castle as her Scottish retreat. Stop at the Falls of Feugh to sample afternoon tea with freshly-baked scones and learn about Highland life

May Mon 05

2890 3060

Mon 19

2890 3060

Mon 02

2975

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3145

J Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1 J 8 dinners (D) including - Scottish Evening in Edinburgh - O’Connell’s Restaurant with live music in Dublin - Kate Kearney’s Cottage Irish Night - 5 table d’ hote dinners J 1 lunch (L – 12-day tour only) J Welcome get-together drink J Tours of Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dublin J Round trip ferry transportation to Isle of Bute, one way to Ireland and across River Shannon

J Horse-drawn jaunting car ride in Killarney J Reserved seats for Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on July 28 to August 18 departures J Visits and admissions to Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Mount Stuart House, Glamis Castle, St Andrews, Edinburgh Castle, Titanic Belfast, Book of Kells at Trinity College, Blarney Castle, Blarney Woollen Mills, Muckross House & Gardens and Cliffs of Moher J Headsets for walking tours

Those on the 12-day tour drive north for tea and scones at Rathbaun Farm and a panoramic tour of Galway. Then travel through the centre of Ireland for a farmhouse lunch with delicious and wholesome home cooking and an opportunity to meet the owners and chat about Irish country life. Continue to Dublin where the evening is at leisure. (B, L)

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

Day 12: Tour Ends Dublin Airport Group transfers are provided to Dublin Airport to arrive at 6:00 am, 9:00 am or 12:00 noon to check in for your ﬂight. (B)

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2975

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3060 3230

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3060 3230

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2805 2975

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2805 2975

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3145

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3060 3230

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2805 2975

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2975

3145

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3060 3230

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2805 2975

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2975

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J 10 or 11 nights in hotels listed

Those on the 11-day tour transfer to nearby Shannon Airport to check in for ﬂights at either 7:30 am or 10:30 am.

Departure Dates and Price p/p sharing 12 day

J Professional tour director

J Train journey from Dublin to Cork

Tour starts in Glasgow

Day 3: Highlands & Royal Deeside

J Sightseeing by luxury coach

J Tea and scones at Falls of Feugh

Day 10: Cliffs of Moher & Dromoland Castle

Day 8: Blarney & Killarney Take an express train ride from Dublin to Cork by comfortable ﬁrst class train and enjoy great views of the countryside from the high carriage windows. Just a few miles outside Cork, visit Blarney Castle to kiss the famous “Stone of Eloquence.” Also

J Airport transfers at start and end of tour

3145

Tour code: SSA14. All prices in Sterling.

SRS

For further information, please visit: www.cietours.com

Scottish & Irish Supreme

from a local resident. Continue to Aberdeen in time to relax before dinner. (B, D)

1424 1543

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

DELUXE HOTELS Stay at the following (or similar): Mar Hall Hotel, Glasgow (2 nights) Norwood Hall Hotel, Aberdeen (1 night) Caledonian by Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Edinburgh (2 nights) Westin Hotel, Dublin (2 nights) Europe Hotel, Killarney (2 nights) Dromoland Castle Hotel, Newmarket-on-Fergus (1 night)

E-mail: reservations@cietours.ie

NEW FOR 2014! 11 or 12-DAY TOUR

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES

Fitzwilliam Hotel, Dublin (1 night – 12-day tour only) Scottish & Irish Supreme

Superior First Class Hotels: 11 Day Coach Tours

Day 8: Ulster American Folk Park & Kilronan Castle Visit the Ulster American Folk Park to see traditional cottages and learn about folk crafts in the Ulster American Folk Park. Board a replica ship bound for the “New World” to see how emigrants travelled and lived in their new homeland. Continue to Kilronan Castle for a 2-night stay and relax in the great setting. (B, D)

Day 9: Rose of Innisfree Boat Ride & Belleek Visit the historic 17th century Parke’s Castle, set on the shores of Lough Gill followed by a boat ride on the scenic lake. View the tiny island of Innisfree, which inspired many works of W. B.

Yeats, the Nobel prize-winning poet. View his grave in Drumcliffe and visit the Belleek Pottery Factory to see the creation of delicate china. Return to Kilronan Castle Hotel for leisure time before dinner. (B, D)

J Airport transfers at start and end of tour

Day 10: Galway Bay & Cliffs of Moher

J Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1

Travel south to Galway city for a panoramic drive around the main sights and take some free time to browse around. Drive through the Burren to view the Cliffs of Moher, a dramatic wall of rock that plunges to the Atlantic Ocean. Check in to your hotel in Ennis and in the evening head to 15th century Bunratty Castle for a fun medieval-style banquet. (B, D)

J Sightseeing by luxury coach J Professional tour director J 10 nights in hotels listed

J 8 dinners (D) including - Edinburgh restaurant dinner - Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet - 6 table d’ hote dinners J Welcome get-together drink J Edinburgh ghost walking tour

Day 11: Tour ends in Shannon Airport Take a group transfer from your hotel in Ennis to Shannon Airport for your ﬂight home. (B)

J Tours of Edinburgh and Belfast with local guides J Reserved seats for Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on August 3 to 19 departures

Tour Highlights:

J Sheepdog trials at Leault Farm

Edinburgh Pub Dinner

J Blair Athol Distillery whisky tasting and tour

Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet

J Ceilidh with singers, piper and dancers in Inverness

Royal Yacht Britannia Isle of Skye Cliffs of Moher 2-Nights in Kilronan Castle

Day 1: Edinburgh & Stirling Castle

Day 4: Isle of Skye & Clan Donald Centre

Your trip starts in Edinburgh Airport with a group transfer to your hotel, departing at 8:00 am, 10:00 am or 12:00 noon. At 2:00 pm depart your hotel for a short drive to visit the massive Stirling Castle, associated with “Braveheart” William Wallace and Mary, Queen of Scots. Return to Edinburgh for a welcome drink and you are free for independent dining this evening.

Drive alongside Loch Ness and through wild Highland scenery, pausing for photos at the picturesque Eilean Donan Castle and cross to the Isle of Skye by bridge. Drive through part of the island and visit the Clan Donald Centre at Armadale Castle to discover the history of the powerful Lords of the Isles. Return to the mainland by ferry and take the “Road to the Isles” through some lovely scenery, stopping for photos at the Glenﬁnnan Monument. (B, D)

Day 2: Edinburgh & Royal Yacht Britannia This morning tour Edinburgh to compare and contrast the wide streets and elegant mansions of the Georgian 200-year-old “New Town” with the narrow lanes and medieval townhouses along the Royal Mile. In Leith tour the Royal Yacht Britannia, ﬂoating home of The Queen on many of her travels around the world. After dinner in a popular restaurant, take a ghost walking tour around the oldest part of Edinburgh. On August 3 to 19 departures enjoy the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle. (B, D)

Isle of Skye

INVERNESS or NAIRN

LETTERKENNY 1 Belleek BALLYFARNON 2

Galway Cliffs of Moher

1 ENNIS Shannon

The Scots–Irish Tour

Day 3: Whisky Tasting & Ceilidh

Travel north to Pitlochry to visit Blair Athol Distillery to see how whisky is Pitlochry 1 BALLACHULISH made and enjoy a “wee dram.” Continue Loch Lomond through majestic Highland scenery to 2 EDINBURGH Leault Farm where dogs herd sheep Stirling Giant’s Alloway through various obstacles. Drive to Causeway Larne Inverness, a major town in the Cairnryan Derry 2 Highlands and check in to 1 = Overnight Stops Omagh BELFAST your hotel beside the River = Start City = End City Ness in the centre of the town. After dinner, take part in a ceilidh, a musical evening. (B, D) Loch Ness

J Ferries from Isle of Skye and from Scotland to Ireland J Walking tour of Derry with a local guide J Rose of Innisfree boat tour J Visits and admissions to Stirling Castle, Royal Yacht Britannia, Clan Donald Centre at Armadale Castle, Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Titanic Belfast, Mount Stewart House & Gardens, Giant’s Causeway, Ulster American Folk Park, Parke’s Castle, W. B. Yeats’ Grave, Belleek Pottery Factory, Cliffs of Moher.

Day 5: Glen Coe & Rabbie Burns This morning enjoy final views of the magnificent Highlands as you drive south through Glen Coe and alongside the lovely shores of Loch Lomond. Stop briefly in Alloway to visit the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum to learn about the famous poet’s life and poetry. Travel along the coast to Cairnryan for a short ferry ride to Belfast. The evening is free to explore and choose a restaurant to dine on your own. (B)

J Headsets for walking tours Tour starts in Edinburgh Apr

Day 6: Titanic Belfast & Mount Stewart This morning a Belfast guide will show you Victorian buildings, the imposing City Hall in Donegall Square and the shipyards where RMS Titanic was built in 1912. Visit Titanic Belfast to learn about this famous liner through stateof- the-art displays. In the afternoon tour Mount Stewart House and Gardens to see antiques and world-famous paintings. Take a walk through the extensive gardens before returning to Belfast. (B, D)

Day 7: Giant’s Causeway & Derry’s Walls Drive along the scenic route of the “Nine Glens of Antrim,” for views of mountains, valleys and coastline. Stop at the Giant’s Causeway, enormous hexagonal columns formed by volcanic activity 60 million years ago which have spawned legends about the mythical giant, Finn McCool. In Derry join

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The Scots–Irish Tour

a local guide for a short walking tour around the defensive walls of the compact city before driving to Letterkenny. (B, D)

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1360

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1637

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Tue 26

1496

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Oct

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Tour code: SNA14. All prices in Sterling.

378

J Deluxe carry-on backpack, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap J All local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person

SUPERIOR FIRST CLASS HOTELS Stay at the following (or similar): Marriott Dalmahoy Hotel, Edinburgh (2 nights) Columba Hotel, Inverness (Sunday departures) or The Newton Hotel, Nairn (Tuesday departures) (1 night) Isles of Glencoe Hotel, Ballachulish (1 night) Europa Hotel, Belfast (2 nights) Station House Hotel, Letterkenny (1 night) Kilronan Castle Hotel, Ballyfarnon (2 nights)

E-mail: reservations@cietours.ie

11-DAY TOURS

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES

Temple Gate Hotel, Ennis (1 night) The Scots–Irish Tour

Superior First Class & Highland Hotels: 13 or 14 Day Coach Tour

Tour Highlights: Day Tour to Mull & Iona Edinburgh Dinner & Ghost Tour

Day 6: Eilean Donan Castle & Inverewe Gardens

feature haggis, traditional foods and lively bagpipe music and dance. (B, D)

J Airport transfers at start and end of tour

Day 11: Sheepdog Trials & St Andrews

J Professional tour director

Tour and take photos of the romantic Eilean Donan Castle. Enjoy more Highland scenery as you drive to Inverewe Gardens, where a haven of trees and shrubs was created from 50 acres of bleak headland in 1862. The varied plantings thrive due to the warmth of the Gulf Stream. Travel to Ullapool, an active ﬁshing and ferry port that was built in 1788, and check in to your hotel. (B, D)

Drive south past the majestic Cairngorm Mountains to Leault Farm where dogs herd sheep through various obstacles. Travel south through mountainous countryside and to the east coast to St Andrews, the “Home of Golf.” Enjoy free time to visit the British Golf Museum or browse through the medieval town with its cathedral and castle. Drive south into Edinburgh and after dinner at a popular restaurant join a local guide for a fun ghost walking tour. (B, D)

Day 7: Highland Scenery & Durness

Day 12: Edinburgh Castle & City Tour

Today explore a remote Highland area with huge tracts of bogland, rugged mountains and coastline. Stop in Durness, one of Scotland’s most remote hamlets and learn about the 18th and 19th century Highland Clearances. Stop in Bettyhill, a village built in 1814 to replace crofts destroyed by the Clearances and continue to Thurso. Visit Caithness Horizons Museum and check in to your hotel. (B, D)

This morning discover Edinburgh on a sightseeing tour. See the wide streets and elegant mansions of the 200-year-old Georgian “New Town” and walk along part of the Royal Mile, the oldest part of the city. Finish your tour at the imposing Edinburgh Castle to see historic buildings and for views of Edinburgh. On July 25 to August 10 departures enjoy the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle. (B)

Scottish Highland Evening Isle of Skye Isles of Orkney & Skara Brae

Day 13: Tour Ends Edinburgh Airport or Extend your Stay If you are on our 13-day tour, take a transfer to arrive at Edinburgh Airport by 6:30 am or 9:00 am (B). If you have booked our 14-day tour, spend an additional day in Edinburgh on your own. Use your voucher for an open-top bus tour. A transfer to Edinburgh Airport is included on Day 14 (B).

Day 9: John o’ Groats & Dunrobin Castle

Isles of Orkney Durness

THURSO 1 ULLAPOOL

Inverewe

Isle of Skye

Day 3: Isles of Mull & Iona

Your tour starts at Glasgow Airport with group transfers to your hotel at 8:00 am, 10:00 am or 12:00 noon. Passengers arriving later will transfer to the hotel at their own expense. At 2:30 pm take a coach tour to see Glasgow’s main John O’Groats attractions and visit Glasgow Cathedral, dating from the 12th century. Chat with your tour director and travel companions about your itinerary over a welcome drink before dinner. (D

Take a ferry ride from Oban to the Isle of Mull, which is one of the most beautiful of the Hebrides. After a scenic drive across the mountains of Mull take another short ferry ride to the peaceful Isle of Iona, the burial place of many Scottish kings. Visit Iona Abbey, where St. Columba founded Scotland’s ﬁrst Christian settlement in the 6th century. Then enjoy some free time before returning to Oban by coach and ferry. (B, D)

2 NAIRN

Loch Culloden Speyside Ness

KYLE OF LOCHALSH Isle of Mull Iona

Day 1: Glasgow Arrival & City Tour

Scottish Isles & Glens

Day 2: Loch Lomond & Glen Coe

Travel into the Highlands as you drive alongside the lovely shores of Loch Lomond and embark on a short cruise to admire the 2 OBAN Loch St Andrews Lomond scenery all around. Drive Inveraray to the town of Inveraray, a 2-3 planned Georgian town and 1 EDINBURGH spend some time there to look GLASGOW around. Continue your drive 1 = Overnight Stops to Oban on the west coast and visit Oban Distillery to = Start City = End City see how whisky is distilled and sample some at the end of the tour. (B, D) Road to the Isles

Pitlochry

Day 4: “Road to the Isles” & Clan Donald Centre Travel the scenic “Road to the Isles” passing Loch Shiel and the Glenﬁnnan Monument. Cross by ferry to the Isle of Skye, often called the “Misty Isle” due to the showers that drift across the mountains. Visit the Clan Donald Centre at Armadale Castle to discover the history of the clans of the region. Cross back to the mainland by bridge to your charming family-owned hotel near Kyle of Lochalsh. (B, D)

Day 5: Isle of Skye & Dunvegan Castle Today explore more of the Isle of Skye and Bonnie Prince Charlie associations. Travel to Dunvegan Castle, stronghold of the Chiefs of MacLeod for nearly 800 years, making it the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland. View priceless family heirlooms and stroll through formal gardens. Stop

Drive along the coast to John o’ Groats, the most northerly village on the British mainland. Visit Dunrobin Castle, dating to 1275 but renovated in the mid-1800’s. With 189 rooms this is the largest mansion in northern Scotland. Watch a demonstration of falconry in the castle gardens to see trained birds of prey. Continue south to your hotel in Nairn, located on the Moray Firth. (B, D)

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J Loch Lomond scenic cruise J Ferry rides to Mull, Iona, Skye and Orkney J Oban Distillery whisky tasting and tour J Edinburgh ghost walking tour J Reserved seats for Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on July 25 to August 10 departures J Edinburgh open-top bus tour (14-day tour only) J Visits and admissions to Glasgow Cathedral, Iona Abbey, Clan Donald Centre at Armadale Castle, Dunvegan Castle, Eilean Donan Castle, Inverewe Gardens, Caithness Horizons, Skara Brae, Ring of Brodgar, St. Magnus Cathedral, Italian Chapel, Dunrobin Castle, Urquhart Castle, Culloden Battleﬁeld Visitor Centre, Fort George, St Andrews and Edinburgh Castle

Menzies Hotel, Glasgow (1 night) Caledonian Hotel, Oban (2 nights)

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Pentland Hotel, Thurso (2 nights)

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The Newton Hotel, Nairn (2 nights)

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Tour code: SIA14. All prices in Sterling.

SRS

Royal Hotel, Ullapool (1 night)

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Balmacara Hotel, near Kyle of Lochalsh (2 nights)

1832

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Jun

Sep

- 9 table d’ hote dinners J Welcome get-together drink

Stay at the following (or similar):

Fri 27 Aug

- Edinburgh restaurant dinner

SUPERIOR FIRST CLASS & HIGHLAND HOTELS

Departure Dates and Price p/p sharing

13 day

- Scottish Highland Evening

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

Tour starts in Glasgow 1679

J 11 dinners (D) including

J Deluxe ﬂight bag, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap

Drive along the shores of Loch Ness to visit the picturesque ruins of Urquhart Castle. Stop at the Culloden Visitor Centre for a walk around the moor where Bonnie Prince Charlie was defeated at the Battle of Culloden in 1746. Visit the vast ramparts at Fort George, planned in 1747 as an English army base. A Scottish Highland evening in your hotel will

Fri 11

J Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1

J Headsets for walking tours

Day 10: Urquhart Castle & Culloden

Apr

J 12 or 13 nights in hotels listed

J Tours of Glasgow and Edinburgh

Day 8: Isle of Orkney & Skara Brae Take a ferry ride from the mainland to explore the largest island of Orkney. Visit Skara Brae, a 5,000-year-old village, to see remains of houses. View the Ring of Brodgar, a circle of prehistoric standing stones and see 12th century St. Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall. Drive across the Churchill Barriers, created during World War II to German submarines out and see the Italian Chapel, built from two Nissan huts with elaborate paintings. Return to the mainland by ferry. (B, D)

J Sightseeing by luxury coach

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Scottish Isles & Glens

in Portree where brightly-painted houses cluster around a large bay. Return to your hotel for free time before dinner. (B, D)

Apex International Hotel, Edinburgh (2 or 3 nights) NOTE: Hotels in the north of Scotland are of the best the remote Highlands offer; however, they are not up to the usual CIE Tours standard Scottish Isles & Glens

E-mail: reservations@cietours.ie

13 or 14-DAY TOUR

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES

Superior First Class Hotels – 13 or 14 Day Coach Tour

Day 9: Dublin Touring & Pub Dinner Enjoy the morning at leisure or use your included open-top bus tour voucher. At 2:00 pm meet a local guide and tour central Dublin to see Trinity College, public buildings, tranquil parks and rows of Georgian houses. Take a guided tour through historic Dublin Castle, seat of government for centuries. Dine at a Dublin Pub and enjoy a great show. (B, D)

Tour Highlights Scottish Evening in Edinburgh

Depart Dublin and stop for photos at the stately Rock of Cashel. Visit Blarney Castle to kiss the famous “Stone of Eloquence” and shop at the Blarney Woollen Mills. Drive to Killarney, picturesquely set beside lakes and mountains. Check in to your hotel and relax before dinner.

Traditional Irish Dinner/Show

Loch Lomond Scenic Cruise Isle of Skye

Day 1: Glasgow City Tour

Day 4: Culloden & Speyside Distillery

Your trip starts in Glasgow Airport with a group transfer to your hotel at 8:00 am, 10:00 am or 12:00 noon. At 2:30 pm take a panoramic tour around central Glasgow. View extensive collections in Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. Chat with your tour director over a welcome drink before dinner. (D)

Visit the Culloden Battleﬁeld Visitor Centre to learn about Bonnie Prince Charlie’s defeat in 1746, which changed the traditional Highland way of life for the clans. Drive into the Speyside region to visit one of the prominent distilleries. Learn about whisky making and sample a “wee dram” at the end of the tour. Drive to your 19th century manor house hotel near Blairs. (B, D)

Cliffs of Moher Embark on a short cruise of Loch Lomond to appreciate views of Highland peaks. Take a guided tour around Inveraray Castle, home of the Campbell family, and browse around the nearby town. Drive through Glen Coe, a spectacular valley where the Campbells massacred a number of the Clan Macdonald in 1692 and on to Ballachulish. (B, D)

NAIRN 1

Culloden

Day 3: Isle of Skye & Highland Evening

Travel on the scenic “Road to the Isles”, stopping for photos at the Glenﬁnnan Monument. Take BALLACHULISH 1 Loch St Andrew’s Lomond a ferry to the Isle of Skye and 2 EDINBURGH GLASGOW 1 visit the Clan Donald Centre at Armadale Castle. Drive through the Larne island and return to the mainland Cairnryan by bridge, stopping for photos 1 = Overnight Stops at the famous Eilean Donan = Start City = End City Castle. Pass Loch Ness Connemara Galway on the way to your DUBLIN 2 1 hotel in Nairn. Cliffs of BUNRATTY Moher A Scottish 1 Cashel Shannon Highland KILLARNEY evening will 2 feature haggis, Ring of Blarney Kerry bagpipe music and dancing. (B, D) 80

Scottish & Irish Dream

Day 12: Cliffs of Moher & Bunratty Castle Banquet

Loch Ness

Speyside

Aviemore

2 BLAIRS

Glamis

Drive along the charming River Dee Valley, called “Royal Deeside” as it was made popular by Queen Victoria. Visit the Royal Family’s Balmoral Castle set in its spacious estate (Apr-Jul). Visit Crathes Castle when Balmoral is closed (Mar & Aug-Nov). Take a look around the town of Ballater, where shops bear the Royal Warrant. Stop at the Falls of Feugh to sample afternoon tea with freshly-baked scones and enjoy a talk on Highland life. (B, D)

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Apr

Day 6: Glamis Castle & St Andrews Visit Glamis Castle, legendary setting of Macbeth and childhood home of the late Queen Mother. Travel to St Andrews, the “Home of Golf,” for free time to look around and perhaps visit the British Golf Museum. Continue south to Edinburgh to check in to your hotel near the Royal Mile. Head to a popular venue to enjoy a lively Scottish Evening with dinner and entertainment. (B, D)

May

Day 7: Edinburgh Castle & City Tour Tour Edinburgh this morning to see the Georgian 200-year-old “New Town” and walk along part of the Royal Mile, the medieval section. Tour the imposing Edinburgh Castle and admire splendid views. Spend the afternoon and evening at leisure. On July 27 to August 17 departures enjoy the Royal Military Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle. (B)

Clients on the 13-day tour will take a group transfer to Shannon Airport where your tour concludes at 10:30 am.

Tour starts in Glasgow

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1977

J Welcome get-together drink J Tours of Glasgow, Edinburgh, Belfast and Dublin J Loch Lomond scenic cruise

J Speyside distillery whisky tasting and tour J Tea and scones at Falls of Feugh J Reserved seats for Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on July 27 to August 17 departures J Sheepdog trials on Ring of Kerry J Tea and scones at Connemara Marble Factory (14-day tour only) J Dublin open-top bus tour with complimentary visit and a drink at Guinness Storehouse or Old Jameson Distillery

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

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J Professional tour director

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

Departure Dates and Price p/p sharing 13 day

J Sightseeing by luxury coach

J Ferries to Isle of Skye, from Scotland to Ireland and across the River Shannon

Day 13: Shannon Airport or Dublin Extension via Galway

Day 5: Balmoral Castle & Afternoon Tea

J Airport transfers at start and end of tour

- Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet

Take a ferry ride across the River Shannon Estuary and view the Cliffs of Moher, a spectacular wall of limestone that reaches 700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. Check in to Bunratty Castle Hotel and enjoy free time. Head to Bunratty Castle for a memorable medieval-style feast with a program of song and harp music, evocative of the Middle Ages. (B, D)

Day 14: Depart from Dublin Airport

Day 2: Loch Lomond & Inveraray Castle

Ft. William

Today embark on the Ring of Kerry drive – a winding route with awesome mountain and coastline views. Watch a local farmer and his dogs herding ﬂocks of sheep. Cross to Valencia Island by bridge to visit the Skellig Experience which describes nearby islands. Enjoy an informal lunch and pause at Moll’s Gap for stunning views before returning to Killarney. (B, L)

Passengers on the 14-day tour will drive along the famous Galway Bay to the Connemara Marble Factory to see locally-quarried marble and enjoy tea and scones. Take a panoramic tour around Galway and travel to Dublin where you are free for independent activities and dining. (B)

Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet

Armadale

Day 11: Ring of Kerry & Skellig Experience

Day 10: Blarney Castle & Killarney

Scottish Highland Evening

Isle of Skye

Afterwards you may like to head to a “singing pub.” (B, D)

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

SUPERIOR FIRST CLASS HOTELS Stay at the following (or similar):

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Sun 20

1913

1977

Wed 01

1700

1751

Sun 11

1870

1938

Wed 23

1913

1977

Sun 05

1700

1751

Isles of Glencoe Hotel, Ballachulish (1 night)

Oct

Marriott Hotel, Glasgow (1 night)

Wed 14

1870

1938

Sun 27

2070

2117

Wed 08

1700

1751

The Newton Hotel, Nairn (1 night)

Sun 18

1870

1938

Wed 30

2070

2117

Sun 12

1700

1751

Ardoe House Hotel, Blairs (2 nights)

Wed 21

1870

1938

Sun 03

2070

2117

Wed 15

1700

1751

Sun 25

1870

1938

Wed 06

2070

2117

Sun 19

1700

1751

Macdonald Holyrood Hotel, Edinburgh (2 nights)

Aug

Wed 28

1913

1977

Sun 10

2070

2117

Wed 22

1700

1751

Doubletree by Hilton, Dublin (2 nights)

Sun 01

1913

1977

Wed 13

2070

2117

Sun 26

1700

1751

Wed 04

1913

1977

Sun 17

2070

2117

Sun 02

1649

1700

Killarney Towers Hotel, Killarney (2 nights)

Sun 09

1649

1700

447

488

Sun 08

1913

1977

Wed 20

2070

2117

Wed 11

1913

1977

Sun 24

1913

1977

Nov SRS

Tour code: DRA14/TAB14. All prices in Sterling.

For further information, please visit: www.cietours.com

Scottish & Irish Dream

Day 8: Titanic Belfast & Vibrant Dublin

Bunratty Castle Hotel, Bunratty (1 night)

E-mail: reservations@cietours.ie

13 or 14-DAY TOUR

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES

Academy Plaza Hotel, Dublin (1 night – 14-day tour only) Scottish & Irish Dream

Superior First Class Hotels – 14 Day Coach Tour

Explore central Edinburgh this morning, starting in the 200-year-old “New Town” with its planned streets and elegant Georgian houses where many famous writers and inventors lived. See the Royal Mile where old medieval houses are clustered and tour Edinburgh Castle to see the Crown Jewels of Scotland and the Stone of Destiny. The afternoon is free for independent activities. On August 1 to 15 departures, experience the world-famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. (B)

Day 6: St Andrews Take a look around St Andrews, famous for golﬁng and Scotland’s oldest university. Drive to Inverness, a major town in the Highlands and check in to your hotel beside the River Ness in the centre of the town. After dinner, take part in a ceilidh, a musical evening, in your hotel. (B, D)

Tour Highlights Scottish Ceilidh with Piper & Dancers

Traditional Irish Night in Dublin Loch Lomond Cruise The Beatles Story Dingle Peninsula Blarney Castle

Day 8: Ferry to Ireland & Titanic Belfast Make an early start this morning as you travel south through Ayrshire to Cairnryan for a short ferry journey to Ireland with your tour group and coach. In Belfast visit Titanic Belfast to learn about the famous liner. Drive to your hotel in Dublin where the evening is free for independent dining. (B)

Killarney’s Jaunting Cars Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel

Mills before driving through Macroom and into County Kerry, where the scenery becomes more mountainous. Check in to your hotel in Killarney and relax before dinner. (B, D)

Day 1: London Arrival & Tour

INVERNESS Loch Ness

Loch Lomond GLASGOW 1

Start your trip at Heathrow Airport with an independent transfer to your hotel. At 2:00 pm take a panoramic tour of central London to see famous landmarks including Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. Stop at St. Paul’s Cathedral, with its world-famous dome, to tour the aweinspiring interior. In the evening meet Pitlochry your tour director to discuss your St Andrews trip over a welcome drink and EDINBURGH 2 dine in your hotel. (D)

Cairnryan Belfast

Gretna Green Lake District

Day 2: Tower of London & City Sights

Today you may schedule your London sightseeing when you take an 1 LIVERPOOL GALWAY Clonmacnoise 2 + 1 open-top bus 1 DUBLIN Cliffs of tour around Moher Cashel the many Stratford-upon-Avon Dingle Cotswolds famous Foynes 2 landmarks. 1 = Overnight Stops KILLARNEY Blarney There are a = Start City = End City LONDON 2 number of different bus 82

British & Irish Voyager

routes as well as a walking tour and a cruise on the River Thames. Visit either the Tower of London to view the magniﬁcent Crown Jewels or Kensington Palace, home of Princess Diana. You are free to choose a restaurant to dine independently. (B)

J Sightseeing by luxury coach J Professional tour director J 13 nights in hotels listed

Day 11: Dingle Peninsula & Brewery Take a jaunting car ride to majestic Ross Castle on the shores of Lough Leane. Then discover the scenic Dingle Peninsula, made famous by two movies – “Ryan’s Daughter” and “Far & Away.” Drive to Slea Head at the western tip of the peninsula for spectacular views. Stop in the town of Dingle to visit the Dingle Brewing Company and sample the local brew. Dine at Kate Kearney’s Cottage and watch lively music, song and dance. (B, D)

Day 12: Flying Boat Museum & Cliffs of Moher Travel to the River Shannon Estuary to visit Foynes Flying Boat Museum. Learn about the early days of ﬂight as this was the landing place for Pan Am Clippers. Stop in Bunratty for a look around Durty Nelly’s Pub or the Bunratty Folk Park. View the Cliffs of Moher, an impressive wall of rock that rises 700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean and take a panoramic tour around Galway before checking in to your hotel. (B, D)

Day 13: 6th Century Clonmacnoise & Fitzpatrick Castle Stay Stop at Rathbaun Farm for tea and scones and see traditional farming methods and animals. Visit Clonmacnoise, a monastic settlement founded in 545 AD by St. Ciaran, to see round towers, elaborate Celtic crosses and church ruins. Continue to your elegant castle hotel, located on the south side of Dublin. Enjoy a special farewell dinner with your fellow travellers in your hotel. (B, D)

Day 9: Dublin Tour & Irish Night This morning tour Dublin to see Georgian squares with elegant row houses, public buildings, public parks and lively shopping streets. Enter Trinity College to view the 8th century illuminated gospel manuscript of the Book of Kells. The afternoon is at leisure for further sightseeing and shopping. Head to a Dublin Pub for a dinner with a traditional Irish show. (B, D)

J Airport transfers at start and end of tour

Day 14: Tour Ends Dublin Airport Group transfers are provided to Dublin Airport to arrive at 6:00 am, 9:00 am or 12:00 noon, in good time to check in for your ﬂight home. (B)

J Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1 J 10 dinners (D) including - Welcome dinner in London - Edinburgh restaurant dinner - Traditional Irish Night in Dublin - Kate Kearney’s Cottage Irish night - 6 table d’ hote dinners J Welcome get-together drink J Tours of London, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dublin J London open-top bus tour with Tower of London or Kensington Palace visit J Edinburgh ghost walking tour J Ceilidh with singers, piper and dancers in Inverness J Loch Lomond scenic cruise

For further information, please visit: www.cietours.com

British & Irish Voyager

Day 5: Edinburgh Castle & City Tour

J Ferry from Scotland to Ireland J Reserved seats for Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on August 1 to 15 departures J Horse-drawn jaunting car ride in Killarney J Tea and scones at Rathbaun Farm J Visits and admissions to St. Paul’s Cathedral, The Beatles Story, Old Blacksmith’s Shop at Gretna Green, Edinburgh Castle, St Andrews, Titanic Belfast, Book of Kells at Trinity College, Blarney Castle, Blarney Woollen Mills, Dingle Brewing Company, Foynes Flying Boat Museum, Cliffs of Moher and Clonmacnoise Monastic Site J Headsets for walking tours J Deluxe carry-on backpack, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap J All local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person

Day 10: Blarney Castle & Killarney Day 3: Stratford & Beatles’ Liverpool Drive through the Cotswolds, a delightful hilly region with mellow-hued stone houses. Take a panoramic tour around Stratford-upon-Avon to see places associated with William Shakespeare. Continue to Liverpool with a visit to The Beatles Story, a museum that will immerse you in the lives of the “Fab Four.” Check in to your hotel. (B, D)

Tour starts in London Apr

Day 4: Lake District & Edinburgh Walk Travel through the glorious Lake District, associated with the children’s author, Beatrix Potter, and poet William Wordsworth. Stop in the charming lakeside town of Bowness-on-Windermere for a look around on your own. Near the Scottish border stop at the Old Blacksmith’s Shop in Gretna Green, one of the world’s most popular wedding destinations. Drive to Edinburgh for dinner at a popular restaurant followed by a fun ghost walking tour through ancient alleyways, streets and squares. (B, D)

SUPERIOR FIRST CLASS HOTELS

Travel south through farming country and stop to view the Rock of Cashel, which rises high above the surrounding plain. Just a few miles outside Cork, visit Blarney Castle to kiss the famous “Stone of Eloquence.” Also visit the Blarney Woollen

May

Jun

Stay at the following (or similar): Doubletree by Hilton West End Hotel, London (2 nights) Departure Dates and Price p/p sharing

Mon 11

1828

Mon 18

1828

Jun Jul

Mon 20

1977

Aug

Mon 29

1977

Mon 27

1977

Sep

Mon 05

1977

Mon 04

1977

Mon 12

1977

Mon 11

1977

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1977

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1828

Mon 02

1955

Mon 09

1955

Mon 18

1977

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1955

Mon 25

1977

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1955

Mon 01

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1977

Mon 06 Mon 13

Radisson Blu Hotel, Liverpool (1 night) Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh (2 nights) Columba Hotel, Inverness (1 night) Menzies Hotel, Glasgow (1 night)

Mon 26

1977

Mon 03

1828

Croke Park Hotel, Dublin (2 nights)

2083

Mon 10

1828

Mon 08

2083

Mon 17

1828

Brehon Hotel, Killarney (2 nights)

1977

Mon 15

2083

Mon 24

1828

1977

Mon 22

1977

Aug

Oct

SRS

Tour code: VOA14. All prices in Sterling.

574

Meyrick Hotel, Galway (1 night)

E-mail: reservations@cietours.ie

14-DAY TOUR

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES

Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel, Killiney, Dublin (1 night) British & Irish Voyager

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

Tour Highlights:

This morning drive through central Ireland to view the Cliffs of Moher on the west coast. These magniﬁcent cliffs extend for ﬁve miles and rise to heights of almost 700 feet and offer wonderful views of Galway Bay and the Aran Islands. Take a ferry across the River Shannon Estuary to reach Killarney. Check in to your centrally-located hotel. (B, D)

Dinner/Show in Dublin Cardiff Castle Welsh Banquet Giant’s Causeway

Day 10: Jaunting Car & Skellig Experience Day 1: London Arrival & Tour

Ring of Kerry

Start your trip at Heathrow Airport with an independent transfer to your hotel. At 2:00 pm take a panoramic tour of central London to see famous landmarks including Piccadilly Circus, Nelson’s Column, Trafalgar Square and Big Ben. Visit Tower Bridge Experience for stunning London views and learn about the inner workings of this famous bridge. In the evening meet your tour director for a welcome drink before dinner in your hotel. (D)

Roman Baths Stonehenge Stay in Haunted Ballygally Castle

Day 3: Cambridge & York Walking Tours

EDINBURGH

Giant’s Causeway

BALLYGALLY

Derry

1 Cairnryan Belfast

2 DUBLIN

Visit Cambridge for a stroll around some of the famous colleges, including King’s College, and the Mathematical Bridge over the River Cam. Head north to York for a 2 Scottish walking tour to appreciate narrow Borders Melrose streets and medieval houses. The Alnwick stately York Minster, with towers and stained glass, is the highlight of the walk. Check YORK 1 in to your hotel and relax before dinner. (B, D)

Cliffs of Moher WATERFORD

KILLARNEY

Rosslare

2 Fishguard

Blarney

1 = Overnight Stops = Start City = End City

British & Irish Grandeur

This morning tour central Dublin, with spacious Georgian squares and streets, landmark public buildings and graceful townhouses. Visit Trinity College to see the campus and view the Book of Kells in the Old Library. The afternoon is free and enjoy dinner at a Dublin Pub followed by a show with Irish music and dance. (B, D)

Day 9: Cliffs of Moher & Killarney

Scottish Evening in Edinburgh

Ring of Kerry

Day 8: Dublin Tour & Pub Dinner

Day 4: Alnwick Castle & Edinburgh Evening Head north to visit Alnwick Castle, the second largest inhabited castle in England. View the lavish State Rooms with a stunning array of art, portraits and furniture. The Alnwick Garden is beautifully landscaped and enhanced with architectural and water features. Travel through the scenic Northumberland National Park and make a brief stop in Jedburgh to view the ruins of the abbey. Drive to Edinburgh and enjoy dinner at a fun Scottish evening with bagpipes, dancing and song. (B, D)

2 Bath

1-2

LONDON Stonehenge

J Professional tour director

Day 6: Titanic Belfast & Ballygally Castle Stay This morning will be an early start as you drive to Cairnryan for a short ferry ride to Belfast. Take a panoramic tour to see the highlights, including Victorian buildings, the impressive City Hall and the shipyards where RMS Titanic was built in 1912. Visit Titanic Belfast to learn about this ill-fated famous liner through state-of-the-art displays. Continue to historic Ballygally Castle Hotel in time for dinner and your overnight stay. (B, D)

Travel along the scenic coastal route of the “Nine Glens of Antrim” and visit the Giant’s Causeway, hexagonal columns formed by volcanic activity over 60 million years ago. The enormous rocks

J Sightseeing by luxury coach J 13 or 14 nights in hotels listed J Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1 J 8 dinners (D) including - Welcome dinner in London - Scottish Evening in Edinburgh - Pub dinner and traditional show in Dublin

Day 12: South Wales & Cardiff Castle Banquet Depart Waterford early this morning to catch the ferry from Rosslare to South Wales. Journey through South Wales where coal used to be mined to Cardiff and take a brief tour of the city. Head to Cardiff Castle, developed in Roman times and transformed into an elaborate Gothic-style residence in the 19th century. A tour of the Castle is followed by a fun Welsh banquet. (B, D)

Day 13: Roman Baths & Stonehenge This morning drive to Bath, popular for its natural hot springs with the Romans 2,000 years ago and again in the 18th century. Tour the Roman Baths and Pump Room, well preserved after two millennia and view stately Regency mansions. Drive to Salisbury Plain to view the prehistoric circle of vast monoliths at Stonehenge. Continue to your London hotel again. (B)

Day 14: Depart for Home or Extend Stay If you are on a 14-day tour, transfer to Heathrow Airport to arrive by 9:00 am (B). If you are on the 15-day tour, you may enjoy a day at leisure and an airport transfer on day 15 (B).

- Cardiff Castle Welsh Banquet - 4 table d’ hote dinners J 1 lunch (L) J Welcome get-together drink J Tours of London, Edinburgh, Belfast, Dublin and Cardiff J London open-top bus tour with Tower of London or Kensington Palace visit J Walking tours of Cambridge, York, Derry and Waterford J Reserved seats for Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on August 3 to 17 departures J Round trip ferry transportation between Britain & Ireland and across the River Shannon J Horse-drawn jaunting car ride in Killarney J Visits and admissions to Tower Bridge Experience, York Minster, Alnwick Castle & Gardens, Edinburgh Castle, Giant’s Causeway, Titanic Belfast, Book of Kells at Trinity College, Cliffs of Moher, Skellig Experience, Blarney Castle, Blarney Woollen Mills, House of Waterford Crystal, Cardiff Castle, Roman Baths & Pump Room and Stonehenge J Headsets for walking tours J Deluxe carry-on backpack, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap

Discover Edinburgh’s highlights on a city tour. See the elegant Georgian “New Town” with spacious streets and the compact medieval city along the Royal Mile. Tour Edinburgh Castle to view the Crown Jewels of Scotland and the Stone of Destiny. Also enjoy splendid views of central Edinburgh. The rest of the day is free for independent activities. On August 3 to 17 departures, experience the worldfamous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. (B)

Day 7: Giant’s Causeway & Derry Walk

J Airport transfers at start and end of tour

Day 5: Edinburgh Castle & Guided City Tour

Cambridge CARDIFF

Day 11: Blarney Castle & Waterford Crystal

For further information, please visit: www.cietours.com

British & Irish Grandeur

have spawned legends about the mythical giant, Finn McCool. Continue to Derry for a walking tour around the medieval city walls with a local guide. Drive south to your Victorian hotel located on Dublin Bay, a few miles from the city and dine on your own this evening. (B)

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

DELUXE & SUPERIOR FIRST CLASS HOTELS Stay at the following (or similar): Doubletree by Hilton west End Hotel, London (2 nights) Tour starts in London 14 day Apr

May

Jun

Departure Dates and Price p/p sharing 15 day

Sun 13

1934

2019

Sun 20

1934

2019

Sun 27

2074

2159

Jun Jul

14 day

15 day

14 day

15 day

Sun 22

2125

2210

Aug

Sun 31

2125

2210

Sun 29

2125

2210

Sep

Sun 07

2125

2210

Sun 06

2125

2210

Sun 14

2125

2210 2210

Sun 04

2074

2159

Sun 13

2125

2210

Sun 21

2125

Sun 11

2074

2159

Sun 20

2125

2210

Sun 28

1955 2040

Sun 18

2074

2159

Sun 27

2125

2210

Sun 05

1955 2040

Sun 25

2074

2159

Sun 03

2253 2338

Sun 12

1955 2040

Sun 01

2125

2210

Sun 10

2253 2338

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1955 2040

Sun 08

2125

2210

Sun 17

2253 2338

Sun 26

1955 2040

Sun 15

2125

2210

Sun 24

2125

Aug

2210

Oct

SRS

Tour code: GRA14. All prices in Sterling.

643

705

Marriott Hotel, York (1 night) Macdonald Holyrood Hotel, Edinburgh (2 nights) Ballygally Castle Hotel, Ballygally (1 night) Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin (2 nights) Killarney Plaza Hotel, Killarney (2 nights) Granville Hotel, Waterford (1 night) Mercure Holland House Hotel, Cardiff (1 night)

E-mail: reservations@cietours.ie

14 or 15-DAY TOUR

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES

Radisson Blu Edwardian Grafton Hotel, London (1 or 2 nights) British & Irish Grandeur

Superior First Class Hotels: 14 or 15 Day Coach Tour

Dublin’s Pub Dinner Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet Royal Yacht Britannia

Cliffs of Moher Blarney Castle 2-Nights in Kilronan Castle

Day 1: Edinburgh & Stirling Castle Your trip starts in Edinburgh Airport with a group transfer to your hotel, departing at 8:00 am, 10:00 am or 12:00 noon. At 2:00 pm depart your hotel for a short drive to visit the massive Stirling Castle, associated with “Braveheart” William Wallace and Mary, Queen of Scots. Return to Edinburgh for a welcome drink and you are free for independent dining this evening.

INVERNESS or NAIRN

Day 2: Edinburgh & Royal Yacht Britannia

This morning tour Edinburgh to Loch compare and contrast the wide Ness streets and elegant mansions of Pitlochry BALLACHULISH 1 the Georgian 200-year-old “New Loch Lomond Town” with the narrow lanes 2 EDINBURGH and medieval townhouses Stirling Giant’s Alloway along the Royal Mile. In Causeway Larne Leith tour the Royal Yacht LETTERKENNY 1 Cairnryan Derry Britannia, ﬂoating home of 2 Belleek 1 = Overnight Stops The Queen on many of Omagh BELFAST = Start City = End City BALLYFARNON 2 her travels around the world. After dinner in Galway 1-2 a popular restaurant, take a ghost walking tour DUBLIN Cliffs of around the oldest part of Edinburgh. On August 3 Moher 1 ENNIS to 19 departures enjoy the Royal Edinburgh Military Cashel Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle. (B, D) Dingle 1

2 KILLARNEY

Blarney

Day 3: Whisky Tasting & Ceilidh Travel north to Pitlochry to visit Blair Athol Distillery to see how whisky is made and enjoy a “wee dram.” Continue through majestic Highland scenery

The Scots–Irish Tour & more!

Today discover the glorious Dingle Peninsula, made famous by two movies, “Ryan’s Daughter” and “Far & Away.” Drive to Slea Head at the westernmost tip to experience wonderful views. Stop in the town of Dingle to visit the Dingle Brewing Company and sample the local brew. Then head to Killarney, famous for its glorious setting. (B, D)

Day 9: Rose of Innisfree Boat Ride & Belleek

Isle of Skye

Kenmare

Day 11: Dingle Peninsula & Brewery

Drive along the scenic route of the “Nine Glens of Antrim,” for views of mountains, valleys and coastline. Stop at the Giant’s Causeway, enormous hexagonal columns formed by volcanic activity 60 million years ago which have spawned legends about the mythical giant, Finn McCool. In Derry join a local guide for a short walking tour around the defensive walls of the compact city before driving to Letterkenny. (B, D)

Visit the Ulster American Folk Park to see traditional cottages and learn about folk crafts in the Ulster American Folk Park. Board a replica ship bound for the “New World” to see how emigrants travelled and lived in their new homeland. Continue to Kilronan Castle for a 2-night stay and relax in the great setting. (B, D)

Edinburgh Pub Dinner

Peninsula

Day 7: Giant’s Causeway & Derry’s Walls

Day 8: Ulster American Folk Park & Kilronan Castle

Tour Highlights:

Isle of Skye

to browse around. Drive through the Burren to view the Cliffs of Moher, a dramatic wall of rock that plunges to the Atlantic Ocean. Check in to your hotel in Ennis and in the evening head to 15th century Bunratty Castle for a fun medieval-style banquet. (B, D)

to Leault Farm where dogs herd sheep through various obstacles. Drive to Inverness, a major town in the Highlands and check in to your hotel beside the River Ness in the centre of the town. After dinner, take part in a ceilidh, a musical evening. (B, D)

Visit the historic 17th century Parke’s Castle, set on the shores of Lough Gill followed by a boat ride on the scenic lake. View the tiny island of Innisfree, which inspired many works of W. B. Yeats, the Nobel prize-winning poet. View his grave in Drumcliffe and visit the Belleek Pottery Factory to see the creation of delicate china. Return to Kilronan Castle Hotel for leisure time before dinner. (B, D)

Day 10: Galway Bay & Cliffs of Moher Travel south to Galway city for a panoramic drive around the main sights and take some free time

Day 12: Killarney & Jaunting Car Ride Take a traditional horse-drawn jaunting car ride to Ross Castle for views of Lough Leane, Killarney’s largest lake. Drive to the delightful town of Kenmare where brightly-painted buildings are enhanced with ﬂowers and sit down to a pub lunch. Travel part of the Ring of Kerry, pausing at Moll’s Gap for great views. Return to Killarney to relax and explore the town. (B, L)

Day 13: Blarney Castle & Dublin Pub Drive through County Cork to climb Blarney Castle to kiss the famous stone. Also shop at the Blarney Woollen Mills for quality Irish-made products Pause for photos at the stately Rock of Cashel as you drive north to Dublin. A short drive will bring you to a popular Dublin Pub for a farewell dinner with Irish songs and step-dancing. (B, D)

Day 14: Tour Ends or Extra Day in Dublin For those on our 14-day tour, transfers are provided to Dublin Airport to arrive at 6:00 am, 9:00 am or 12:00 noon (B). If you are on our 15-day tour, spend an extra day in Dublin with an open-top bus tour plus visits to Guinness and Jameson. (B)

Day 4: Isle of Skye & Clan Donald Centre Drive alongside Loch Ness and through wild Highland scenery, pausing for photos at the picturesque Eilean Donan Castle and cross to the Isle of Skye by bridge. Drive through part of the island and visit the Clan Donald Centre at Armadale Castle to discover the history of the powerful Lords of the Isles. Return to the mainland by ferry and take the “Road to the Isles” through some lovely scenery, stopping for photos at the Glenﬁnnan Monument. (B, D)

Tour starts in Edinburgh Apr

May

Jun

Sun 06

Departure Dates and Price p/p sharing

14 day

15 day

1717

1828

14 day Jun

15 day

14 day

Sun 22

1921 2028

Aug Sep

15 day

Sun 31

1921 2028

Tue 02

1921 2028

J Airport transfers at start and end of tour J Sightseeing by luxury coach J Professional tour director J 13 or 14 nights in hotels listed J Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1 J 10 dinners (D) including - Edinburgh restaurant dinner - Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet - Traditional Irish dinner/show in Dublin - 7 table d’ hote dinners J 1 lunch (L) J Welcome get-together drink J Edinburgh ghost walking tour J Tours of Edinburgh and Belfast with local guides J Reserved seats for Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on August 3 to 19 departures J Sheepdog trials at Leault Farm J Blair Athol Distillery whisky tasting and tour J Ceilidh with singers, piper and dancers in Inverness J Ferries from Isle of Skye and from Scotland to Ireland J Walking tour of Derry with a local guide J Rose of Innisfree boat tour J Horse-drawn jaunting car ride in Killarney J Dublin open-top bus tour with a visit and drink at Guinness Storehouse or Old Jameson Distillery (15-day tour only) J Visits and admissions to Stirling Castle, Royal Yacht Britannia, Clan Donald Centre at Armadale Castle, Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Titanic Belfast, Mount Stewart House & Gardens, Giant’s Causeway, Ulster American Folk Park, Parke’s Castle, W. B. Yeats’ Grave, Belleek Pottery Factory, Cliffs of Moher, Dingle Brewing Company, Blarney Castle and Blarney Woollen Mills J Headsets for walking tours J Deluxe carry-on backpack, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap J All local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person

Sun 13

1717

1828

Tue 24

1921 2028

Sun 20

1717

1828

Sun 29

1921 2028

Sun 07

1921 2028

Tue 22

1717

1828

Tue 01

1921 2028

Tue 09

1921 2028

SUPERIOR FIRST CLASS HOTELS

Sun 27

1921 2028

Sun 06

1921 2028

Sun 14

1921 2028

Stay at the following (or similar): Marriott Dalmahoy Hotel, Edinburgh (2 nights) Columba Hotel, Inverness (Sunday departures) or The Newton Hotel, Nairn (Tuesday departures) (1 night) Isles of Glencoe Hotel, Ballachulish (1 night) Europa Hotel, Belfast (2 nights) Station House Hotel, Letterkenny (1 night) Kilronan Castle Hotel, Ballyfarnon (2 nights) Temple Gate Hotel, Ennis (1 night) Killarney Towers Hotel, Killarney (2 nights) Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, Dublin (1 or 2 nights)

Jul

Tue 29

1921 2028

Tue 08

1921 2028

Tue 16

1921 2028

Sun 04

1921 2028

Sun 13

1921 2028

Sun 21

1921 2028 1921 2028

Tue 06

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Tue 15

1921 2028

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Sun 11

1921 2028

Sun 20

1921 2028

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1717

1828

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1921 2028

Tue 22

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1717

1828

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1921 2028

Sun 27

1921 2028

Sun 05

1717

1828

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1921 2028

Tue 29

1921 2028

Tue 07

1717

1828

Sun 25

1921 2028

Sun 03

2057

Sun 12

1717

1828

Aug

Oct

2168

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1921 2028

Tue 05

2057

2168

Tue 14

1717

1828

Sun 01

1921 2028

Sun 10

2057

2168

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1717

1828

Tue 03

1921 2028

Tue 12

2057

2168

Tue 21

1717

1828

Sun 08

1921 2028

Sun 17

2057

2168

Sun 26

1717

1828

502

535

Tue 10

1921 2028

Tue 19

2057

2168

Sun 15

1921 2028

Sun 24

2057

2168

Tue 17

1921 2028

Tue 26

1921 2028

SRS

Tour code: SNA14. All prices in Sterling.

The Scots–Irish Tour & more!

For further information, please visit: www.cietours.com

The Scots–Irish & more!

to learn about this famous liner through stateof- the-art displays. In the afternoon tour Mount Stewart House and Gardens to see antiques and world-famous paintings. Take a walk through the extensive gardens before returning to Belfast. (B, D)

E-mail: reservations@cietours.ie

14 or 15-DAY TOUR

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES

Superior First Class Hotels: 15 or 16 Day Coach Tour

Tour Highlights: Edinburgh Cabaret

St Andrew’s – Home of Golf Cliffs of Moher

Day 10: Connemara & Catamaran Cruise

Clonmacnoise Monastery Day 1: Glasgow City Tour

Farewell Dinner at O’Connell’s in Dublin

Day 2: Loch Lomond Cruise & Inveraray Castle Embark on a short cruise of Loch Lomond to appreciate views Isle of 1 Skye of Highland Culloden Speyside Armadale BLAIRS 2 Loch Ness peaks. Take Royal Deeside Ft. William a guided tour Glamis around Inveraray BALLACHULISH 1 Castle, home of Loch Inveraray St Andrews Lomond the Campbell 2 GLASGOW 1 family, and EDINBURGH browse around the Cairnryan nearby town. Belfast Drive through 1 = Overnight Stops Glen Coe, a = Start City = End City spectacular valley where DUBLIN Clonmacnoise the Campbells massacred many of the Clan 1 1-2 2 GALWAY Macdonald in 1692 and on to Ballachulish. (B, D) Adare NAIRN

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Leave Dublin and visit Clonmacnoise Monastic site, founded in 545 AD by St. Ciaran on the banks of the River Shannon. See elaborate high crosses as well as many church ruins and round towers. Drive to Galway for a panoramic tour before checking in to your hotel, located near specialty stores, cafés and pubs. Enjoy free time before dining in your hotel. (B, D)

Molly Darcy’s Irish Night in Killarney

Kylemore Connemara Cliffs of Moher

Day 8: Titanic Belfast & Vibrant Dublin

Day 9: Clonmacnoise Monastic Site & Galway City Tour

Scottish Highland Evening

Leenane

Tour Edinburgh this morning to see the Georgian 200-year-old “New Town” and walk along part of the Royal Mile, the medieval section of the city. Tour the imposing Edinburgh Castle and enjoy splendid views. Spend the afternoon and evening at leisure. On July 27 to August 17 departures enjoy the Royal Military Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle. (B)

WATERFORD Day 3: Isle of Skye & Highland Evening Travel on the scenic “Road to the Isles”, stopping Dungarvan Blarney for photos at the Glenﬁnnan Monument. Take a

ferry to the Isle of Skye and visit the Clan Donald Centre at Armadale Castle. Drive through the island

and return to the mainland by bridge, stopping for photos at the famous Eilean Donan Castle. Pass Loch Ness on the way to your hotel in Nairn. A Scottish Highland evening will feature haggis, bagpipe music and dancing. (B, D)

Day 4: Culloden Moor & Speyside Distillery Visit the Culloden Battleﬁeld Visitor Centre to learn about Bonnie Prince Charlie’s defeat in 1746, which changed the traditional Highland way of life for the clans. Drive into the Speyside region to visit one of the prominent distilleries. Learn about whisky making and sample a “wee dram” at the end of the tour. Drive to your 19 th century manor house hotel near Blairs. (B, D)

Day 5: Balmoral Castle & Afternoon Tea Drive along the charming River Dee Valley, called “Royal Deeside” as it was made popular by Queen Victoria. Visit the Royal Family’s Balmoral Castle set in its spacious estate (Apr-Jul).Visit Crathes Castle when Balmoral is closed (Mar & Aug-Nov). Take a look around the town of Ballater, where shops bear the Royal Warrant. Stop at the Falls of Feugh to sample afternoon tea with freshly-baked scones and enjoy a talk on Highland life. (B, D)

Drive through the heart of Connemara to Leenane to embark on a short cruise of Killary Harbour, a 9-mile fjords. Enjoy views of hills where traces of “lazy beds” of potato ridges from the 19th century can still be seen. Stop for a casual lunch and tour Kylemore Abbey, an impressive mansion that is set in a lovely location by a lake. Return to Galway where the evening is free. (B, L)

Day 11: Cliffs of Moher & Molly Darcy’s Pub Travel south around Galway Bay to see the Cliffs of Moher, which rise almost 700 feet above the pounding Atlantic surf. Watch trained working dogs herd sheep and drive to Killarney, a little town that is world-famous due to its exquisite location beside lakes and mountains. Check in to your hotel in the centre of the town. In the evening head to Molly Darcy’s Pub for a hearty dinner and some lively local music and step dancing. (B, D)

Take a horse-drawn jaunting car ride to Muckross House. Tour the house to see period furnishings and learn of its prominent guests and owners. Travel around the Ring of Kerry where the road winds between mountains and Atlantic coastline. Visit the Skellig Experience to learn about the rocky offshore islands and view the Three Lakes of Killarney from Moll’s Gap. Enjoy free time to browse around Killarney before dinner. (B, D)

Day 13: Blarney Castle & Waterford Walk Drive through the mountains of Kerry to Blarney Castle to kiss the famous “Stone of Eloquence.” Drive along the coast to the Marine Bar in Dungarvan for a creamy Irish coffee and an informal traditional music session. Continue to Waterford and check into your historic hotel, located on the waterfront of this ancient port city. After dinner, take a fun walking tour to discover Waterford’s long history. (B, D)

Day 14: Waterford Crystal & Dublin Restaurant Tour the House of Waterford Crystal to watch glass blowing and cutting by master craftspeople and see a huge display of elegant tableware and magniﬁcent trophies. In New Ross visit the Dunbrody Famine Ship, a replica of a vessel which took emigrants from Ireland during the 1840’s Famine. Continue to your hotel in Dublin and in the evening drive to O’Connell’s Restaurant for an elegant meal and some live music. (B, D)

Day 15: Depart for Home or Spend an Extra Day in Dublin For those booked on our 15-day tour, group transfers are provided to Dublin Airport to arrive at 6:00 am, 9:00 am or 12:00 noon (B). If you have booked our 16-day tour, spend an additional day in Dublin with an independent Dublin open-top bus tour (valid for 48 hours), plus a visit to Guinness or Jameson and a taxi transfer to Dublin Airport on the ﬁnal day. (B)

J Airport transfers at start and end of tour J Sightseeing by luxury coach J Professional tour director J 14 or 15 nights in hotels listed above J Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1 J 11 dinners (D) including: - Scottish Highland Evening - Scottish Evening in Edinburgh - Molly Darcy’s Irish Night - O’Connell’s Restaurant in Dublin - 7 table d’ hote dinners J 1 lunch (L) J Welcome get-together drink J Tours of Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dublin J Loch Lomond scenic cruise J Ferries to the Isle of Skye and to Ireland J Speyside distillery whisky tasting and tour J Tea and scones at Falls of Feugh J Reserved seats for Edinburgh Military Tattoo on July 27 to August 17 departures J Killary Fjord catamaran cruise J Sheepdog trials at Caherconnell J Horse-drawn jaunting car ride in Killarney J Irish coffee and music session at the Marine Bar in Dungarvan J Walking tour of Waterford J Dublin open-top bus tour with a visit and drink at Guinness Storehouse or Old Jameson Distillery (16-day tour only) J Visits and admissions to Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Inveraray Castle, Clan Donald Centre at Armadale Castle, Culloden Battleﬁeld Visitor Centre, Balmoral Castle or Crathes Castle, Glamis Castle, St Andrews, Edinburgh Castle, Titanic Belfast, Clonmacnoise Monastic Site, Kylemore Abbey, Cliffs of Moher, Muckross House & Gardens, Skellig Experience, Blarney Castle, Blarney Woollen Mills, House of Waterford Crystal and Dunbrody Famine Ship J Headsets for walking tours J Deluxe carry-on backpack, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap J All local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person

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Day 12: Muckross House & Ring of Kerry Tour

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This morning visit The Beatles Story to learn more about the Beatles and their music. Take a walking tour of Chester to discover the Roman walls and black-and-white buildings. Drive to London and check in to your hotel where dinner is served. (B, D)

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

Day 12: Brecon Beacons & Snowdonia

Stonehenge & Bath

Day 1: Glasgow Highlights

Iconic British Authors Windsor Castle

Start your trip at Glasgow Airport with a group transfer to your hotel, departing at 8:00 am, 10:00 am or 12:00 noon. At 2:30 pm tour Glasgow to see George square and nearby Glasgow Cathedral and visit extensive collections in Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. Join your tour director and travel companions for a welcome drink before dinner. (D)

Day 2: Loch Lomond & Loch Ness Cruise Travel alongside the famous Loch Lomond, renowned for its unsurpassed beauty, and through the deep valley of Glen Coe. Continue through Fort William and stop at the Spean Bridge Woollen Mill, which offers quality Scottish goods. At Fort Augustus embark on a short cruise on Loch Ness and continue to the charming spa town of Strathpeffer and your centrally-located hotel. (B, D)

STRATHPEFFER 1 Loch Ness

Day 3: Whisky Tasting & St Andrews

Drive to Blair Athol Distillery in Pitlochry to see how whisky is distilled and sample some. Continue St Andrews south to St Andrews on the east coast. Spend time to browse around the British GLASGOW 1 2 EDINBURGH Golf Museum, the town or the cathedral Melrose ruins. Continue to Edinburgh and in the Gretna Green evening enjoy a Scottish evening with Lake District lively singing and dancing and a chance Whitby BOWNESS 1 to try some traditional haggis, neeps 2 and tatties. (B, D LIVERPOOL YORK 1 Haworth CAERNARFON Day 4: Edinburgh Castle 2 Chester & City Tour = Overnight Stops = Start City = End City

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Day 5: Gretna Green & Lake District Journey through the Scottish Borders, stopping in Melrose and Gretna Green before driving into the Lake District National Park. See the charming hills and valleys that inspired William Wordsworth’s poetry and Beatrix Potter’s children’s’ stories. Check in to your elegant lakeside hotel and enjoy afternoon tea. In the evening you are free. (B)

J Professional tour director

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This morning take a guided tour around STRATFORD- 1 central Edinburgh, UPON-AVON Oxford LONDON which is divided CARDIFF 1 1 2 between the gracious, Bath Stonehenge WINDSOR wide streets of the 200-year-old Georgian New Town and the compact medieval Royal Mile. Visit Edinburgh Castle

J 12 dinners (D) including - Scottish Evening in Edinburgh - Historic pub in York

Take a panoramic drive around Cardiff, Wales’ proud capital, to view the principal features. Drive through the Brecon Beacons National Park and continue north through charming countryside. Stop in local towns to get a ﬂavour of the region. Take a narrow-gauge train ride through the heart of Snowdonia to admire mountain scenery. Drive to Caernarfon for your next overnight stay. (B, D)

J Welcome get-together drink J Tours of Glasgow, Edinburgh, York, London, Cardiff and Stratford-upon-Avon J Loch Ness scenic cruise J Blair Athol Distillery whisky tour and tasting J York ghost walking tour J Train rides in Yorkshire & Snowdonia J Afternoon tea in Lake District

Day 16: Tour Ends Heathrow Airport

J Visits and admissions to Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Spean Bridge Woollen Mill, St Andrews, Edinburgh Castle, Old Blacksmith’s Shop at Gretna Green, York Minster, Castle Howard, Brontë Parsonage, The Beatles Story, Tower of London, Stonehenge, Roman Baths & Pump Room, Cardiff Castle, National Slate Museum, Caernarfon Castle, Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Windsor Castle

Take a transfer to Heathrow Airport in time for check in formalities. Transfers to Gatwick Airport can be arranged at additional cost. (B)

J Walking tours of Whitby, Chester, Oxford and Windsor J Beatles-themed tour of Liverpool with a local guide J Reserved seats for Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on August 1 to 15 departures

J Headsets for walking tours J Deluxe carry-on backpack, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap J All local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person

SUPERIOR FIRST CLASS HOTELS Stay at the following (or similar):

Day 7: Historic Train Ride & Castle Howard

In Haworth visit the Brontë Parsonage, where Charlotte, Emily and Anne Brontë penned their popular novels, including “Wuthering Heights.” In Liverpool a Beatles-themed tour will show you many of the places where the “Fab Four” lived, worked, played and came to fame. After dinner, explore on your own, if you wish. (B, D)

J Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1

Drive through the Cotswolds and stop in Broadway, typical of the lovely old villages in the region. Take a walking tour through Oxford to learn about the city and the most famous colleges. Tour Windsor Castle, one of The Queen’s ofﬁcial residences, to see the State Apartments and St. George’s Chapel. After dinner, take a brief stroll around the town. (B, D)

See heathery moors, ﬂower-ﬁlled meadows and ancient stone villages of the Yorkshire Dales. Take a guided tour around York and walk to York Minster to visit the great medieval cathedral. Dine in a historic pub and explore narrow medieval streets on a fun ghost walking tour. (B, D)

Day 8: Brontë Parsonage & Beatles’ Liverpool

J 15 nights in hotels listed

Day 15: Cotswolds & Windsor Castle

Day 6: Yorkshire Dales & York Ghost Walk

Travel on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway by vintage locomotive. Discover the picturesque harbour, winding streets and quaint buildings of Whitby on a walking tour. Tour the elaborate chambers of Castle Howard, an imposing 18thcentury mansion where Evelyn Waugh’s celebrated novel, “Brideshead Revisited,” was ﬁlmed. (B, D)

J Sightseeing by luxury coach

- 9 table d’ hote dinners

Drive to the charming village of Llangollen before heading across the English border for a look around the picturesque town of Bridgnorth. Drive to Stratford-upon-Avon for a panoramic tour and visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace to see an exhibition about his life and work. Check in to your Tudor-style hotel. (B, D)

Pitlochry

Loch Lomond

to view the Scottish Crown Jewels and the Stone of Scone. On August 1 to 15 departures, seats are reserved for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. (B)

Today tour North Wales, starting with a visit to the National Slate Museum, which tells about the region’s former slate industry and pause for photos of Snowdon, the highest peak in Wales. Stop in Conwy to view its massive castle, narrow medieval streets and the smallest house in Britain. Tour the massive walls and battlements of 13th century Caernarfon Castle. (B, D)

- Cardiff Castle Welsh Banquet

Drive to Salisbury Plain to view the huge monoliths of Stonehenge and learn about their history. Next head to Bath for a short drive to view Regency houses and Bath Abbey before visiting the Roman Baths and Pump Room. Travel into Wales to tour Cardiff Castle followed by a fun Welsh banquet. (B, D)

Scottish Evening in Edinburgh

J Airport transfers at start and end of tour

Day 14: Llangollen & Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon

Day 11: Stonehenge, Bath & Cardiff Castle Banquet

Tour Highlights:

Day 13: National Slate Museum & Caernarfon Castle

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Day 9: The Beatles Story & Chester

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Macdonald Windsor Hotel, Windsor (1 night) Icons of Britian

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“What a wonderful taste of Ireland this “We did this trip with our daughter and it was! We say “taste” because even though was amazing. Great hotels, meals, sightseewe spent eight days on the tour, we would ing etc. We meet some wonderful people love to do it all again or, better still, do and our tour guide Andrew was great another tour and visit different places. funny and very informative. W will cerOur tour guide/driver Murt was just the tainly do another trip with CIE.” best - his commentary was very informaGreg and Chris, Wagga Wagga, Australia tive but humorous enough to keep us in25/07/2013 terested and engaged. We appreciated his hard work to keep a large group like ours Irish Spirit, June 2013 running smoothly. The hotels we stayed at “Fabulous tour with Matt Lawson. Highly and meals provided were ﬁrst class, whilst recommended. Great driver with excepthe attractions we visited met and extional skills. Wonderful knowledge of ceeded our expectations — like everything Ireland. on this trip. We’d highly recommend CIE Thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks Matt for a Tours International to anyone wanting great time. George and Dee” to tour Ireland and we hope to be back George and Dee Cochrane, sometime in the future.”

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“Well we are back home now after having a wonderful time in England and Ireland. We did enjoy our tour with CIE and would highly recommend it to others. Saw plenty in the little time we had touring your pretty country and certainly got a ‘Taste of Ireland’. Please let Matt Lawson our tour guide know Seamus enjoyed afternoon tea at Connemara after visiting the marble factory there. Once again many thanks to you for all the advice you gave. It was greatly appreciated.”

“We took the Irish Explorer tour from Dublin, starting on 07 July, 2013. Duration 9 Nights/ 10 Days. On arrival at Dublin we were greeted by the CIE rep who arranged the transfer to our hotel - Clontorf Castle. It was well appointed hotel with very courteous staff & well appointed rooms. Food both Dinner & breakfast next morning had an awesome spread. Next morning we set off on our tour to the North — Donegal. Our tour DirecJenny, Australia tor was Liam. He was amazing. He knew 13/06/2013 the history of Ireland like the back of his hand. He was well informed, had a great sense of humor. His anecdotes were really Ireland Tour, April 2013 great. He made a world of a difference on “My wife and I are just ﬁnishing up our the tour. tour here Ireland and so very much We were 27 of us the Coach. Most meetenjoyed Dominic Dixon as our guide and ing each other for the ﬁrst time. We all got excellent driver. You have a really gem in along famously. Dominic. Goodness… he is so knowledCIE did a great job. Would recommend to able, we are so impressed. He made the trip. my friends to take CIE tours. ProfessionThank you.” ally managed. Well done.” Steve Sinn, US Shyam & Veena Uttamsingh, New Delhi, India 19/07/2013

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30/04/2013

CIE Tours International

TERMS & CONDITIONS DEPOSIT PAYMENTS: A non-refundable land deposit of £175 per person is required for coach tours, £105 per person for self drive and £300 for river cruises. Deposits are required within 5 days of making the reservation. CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS: We accept most major credit cards as well as Irish & UK Laser & Switch Cards. Your travel agent needs to provide us with the cardholder's information, including billing address and must have the holder's signature on file. FINAL PAYMENTS: Full payment must be made no later than 70 days prior to departure date for coach tours and self-drives; 95 days prior for river cruises. CIE Tours accepts payment by major credit cards or Electronic Bank Transfer. If payment is not received as scheduled, your reservation will automatically cancel and deposit payment become forfeit. DOCUMENTATION: Tours will incur a fee of £35 per reservation if they require physical documentation & welcome pack/flight bag etc. Alternatively, we can provide electronic documents free of charge for all bookings. Flight bag can be collected at reception of your first night’s hotel. LAND REVISION FEE: Any revision to land arrangements made after the original booking has been processed will incur a £35 handling fee per booking. If clients cancel from one tour and rebook on another tour or another date, a cancellation fee may apply. We cannot accept revisions within 14 days of departure or once we have issued documents. PARTICIPANT CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations are subject to the following penalties on the land portion: Between: • 70 days or longer: Forfeiture of deposit • 69 & 46 days: 25% per person • 45 & 8 days: 35% per person • 7 & 1 days: 50% per person • On day of departure: 100% per person Minimum cancellation fees are £35 per person. CRUISE CANCELLATIONS: Penalties per person apply: • 121 days or longer: Forfeiture of deposit • 120 - 90 days: 15% of total price or minimum of £300 • 89 - 60 days: 35% of total price • 59 - 30 days: 50% of total price • 29 - 7 days: 80% of total price • 6 days or less: 100% of total price. B&B CANCELLATIONS: When open B&B vouchers are purchased from CIE Tours accommodation is booked directly by you with homeowners, it is your responsibility to cancel such reservations directly with bed & breakfast Irelands website or homeowners in the event that vouchers are cancelled with CIE Tours. NOTIFICATIONS OF CANCELLATIONS - all bookings: All cancellations must be advised in writing (mail, fax or e-mail) to CIE Tours prior to tour departure during normal business hours (09.00 am -5.00pm Mondays through Friday).Notification shall be deemed to have taken place on date of receipt of such written notification by CIE Tours. It is the clients responsibility to ensure that any notification of cancellation is received by CIE Tours. Minimum cancellation penalty is the deposit amount. TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN: Unfortunately we are unable to offer travel insurance policies to persons travelling on our coach tours, but we do require all passengers to have the appropriate best travel insurance policy. Please ask your local insurance provider/ bank. TOUR MEMBERSHIP: To promote an enriching travel experience, CIE Tours reserves the right to reject any client whose conduct is incompatible with the interest of the tour group. TRAVELERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: Passengers necessitating unique attention must advise CIE Tours at time of booking. Passengers who require particular assistance must travel with a qualified travel companion as CIE Tours drivers and guides cannot provide individualized help. As our coaches are not equipped with wheelchair ramps, all tour members must be able to mount 3 or 4 steps into coach. Motorized scooters are unsuitable for touring. CIE Tours is not responsible for denial of services by any of our suppliers. Due to space restrictions, passengers wishing to take wheel chairs, walkers, oxygen tanks etc. must send a request to CIE Tours for approval. COACH TRANSPORTATION: Coach tours are usually operated by 48 seat motor coaches. When passenger numbers are low, a smaller coach may be used. ACCOMMODATION: Land arrangements are provided as described in each tour program. CIE Tours reserves the right to substitute hotels for accommodations in similar categories. Accommodation in B&Bs (farmhouses, town and country homes) is clean, comfortable and includes private bathrooms. MEALS: Meals are provided as specified in each tour program. Dinners in hotels are on a table d'hóte basis. VISITS, ENTERTAINMENT AND OTHER FEATURES: CIE Tours reserves the right to substitute visits, entertainment and other features when establishments are closed or cannot be visited for reasons beyond our control. CRUISE ITINERARIES: Deviations to the planned cruise itineraries and hotels are possible if conditions render them advisable or necessary. All cruise routes are subject to change without notice. In the rare event of water level problems on the River Danube, it may be necessary to operate part of the itinerary by motor coach. CIE TOURS CANCELLATIONS: If it becomes necessary to cancel a coach tour prior to departure, CIE Tours will offer the next available date at no additional land cost or will make a full refund of all monies paid to CIE Tours. CIE Tours cannot accept responsibility for any additional costs or fees relating to such a tour booking or for any cancellation penalties due to non-refundable airfares. GUARANTEED COACH TOURS: Due to events beyond our control, it may be necessary for CIE Tours to cancel a guaranteed coach tour. Under these circumstances we will offer either the next available date at no additional land cost or 100% refund of all payments made to CIE Tours. In addition, we will also reimburse or absorb documented airline penalties/fare changes not exceeding £150 per person, even if the air is purchased independently. LUGGAGE: Handling of one piece of luggage per person is included in the cost of all coach tours. Only one suitcase per person is permitted and size should not exceed 30 x 20 x 10 inches. Luggage is carried at owner's risk throughout the tour unless insured. Hand baggage and small articles such as coats, umbrellas or cameras are entirely in the care of the passengers. Boot space in self-drive cars is limited so pack lightly, preferably using soft-sided suitcases.

TIPS: Tips for personal services and to tour directors and drivers are not included in tour cost and left to your discretion. CHILDREN/ YOUNG ADULTS: Children under 8 are not permitted to travel on coach tours. Those aged 8 to 18 years are charged 90% of the full adult rate and must travel with an adult. Young people travelling unaccompanied must be at least 21 years old. SMOKING POLICY: Smoking is not allowed on the motor coach but frequent stops are made throughout the day. NOT INCLUDED: All items of a personal nature (room service, beverages, telephone charges, laundry, special food requests, etc.) and meals not specified on the tour itinerary are not included and must be paid by the passenger. UNUSED TOUR ARRANGEMENTS: CIE Tours cannot make refunds or exchanges for unused accommodations, services or features of any tour unless agreed upon prior to departure. CLAIMS OR DISPUTES: You should submit to CIE Tours in writing no later than 28 days after the end of the tour. LAW: Passenger contract with CIE Tours is subject exclusively to Irish Law and Jurisdiction for Irish Tours or English Law and Jurisdiction for British Tours. Car Rental - Insurance: Our basic Hertz car rental price includes unlimited mileage, current local taxes, airport location charges (LSC), third party liability, theft protection (TP) and collision damage waiver (CDW). Non waivable deductible amounts are not covered by CDW and range from £1200-2500 depending on the car rented. Super collision damage waiver (SCDW) can be purchased at an additional cost. Baggage protection can also be purchased directly at an additional cost. Extra driver insurance cost £9.50 per day per additional driver. CAR RENTAL - AGE & LICENCE: 25-79 years. Certain conditions apply for drivers 25-29 and 76-79 years. Drivers aged 23-34 years are restricted to car types B & E and pay a daily surcharge. Drivers must have one year’s driving experience and produce a valid driving license with no endorsements, issued in their country of residence. Hirer is responsible for fuel costs, parking fees and speeding tickets. RESPONSIBILITY: CIE Tours International, 35 Lower Abbey Street, Dublin 1 are not responsible for any personal injury, property damage or other loss a passenger incurs on any tour arising from acts or omissions by any air carrier, public transport company, hotel, car rental company, subcontractor or other person or organisation, whether or not such company is rendering any services supplied on the tour. All tickets and vouchers are issued and supplied subject to the foregoing and to any and all terms and conditions under which transportation and services are provided. Italian and Eastern European coach tours are operated for CIE Tours by Kompas Holidays International and European River Cruises by Amadeus Waterways. Without limitation CIE Tours is not liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damage, injury, death, loss, accident, delay, inconvenience or irregularity of any kind which may be occasioned by reason of any act or omission beyond its control, including, without limitation any willful or negligent act, failure to act, breach of contract or violation of local law or regulation of any third party such as an airline, train, hotel, bus, taxi, van, local ground handler or guide, financial default or insolvency of any supplier and/or restaurant which is, to, or does supply any goods or services for this trip. CIE Tours is not liable for any loss, injury, death or inconvenience due to delay or changes in schedule, overbooking of accommodation, default of any third party, attacks by animals, sickness, the lack of appropriate medical care, evacuation to same, if necessary, weather, strikes, acts of God or government, acts of terrorism, or the threat thereof, force majeure, war, quarantine, epidemics, or the threat thereof, criminal activity, or any other cause beyond its control. CIE Tours reserves the right at its sole discretion to alter the itinerary as it may deem necessary or advisable. CIE Tours reserves the right at its sole discretion to decline to accept or retain any passenger on any of its tours if it deems accepting or retaining any such person as being detrimental to the tour. In the event any passenger is removed from a trip, CIE Tour's only obligation is to refund to that person that portion of the payment allocable to unused services. Any disclaimer of liability by CIE Tours under this clause is enforceable to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law. Each of the provisions of this clause is severable and if any such provision is held by any court or other competent authority to be illegal, void or unenforceable in whole or in part, the legality, validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions of this clause shall not be affected or impaired. Changes in the RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE can be made only in writing signed by an officer of CIE Tours. It is the travelers’ responsibility to obtain the correct travel documentation (passport, visa, identifications) for the destination(s) to be visited. CIE Tours is not responsible for penalties incurred for tickets, international or domestic, not issued by CIE Tours due to schedules and/or flight changes. Once full payment is made, there will be no price increases. Passengers may accelerate full payment to avoid any price increases. IMPORTANT: CIE Tours accepts no responsibility for losses or expenses due to delay or changes in schedules, flight cancellations or misconnections due to mechanical problems, sickness, quarantine, weather, acts of God, strikes, government actions, war, terrorism or other circumstances beyond its control. Passengers must bear all such losses or expenses. To guard against unforeseen circumstances, we insist you travel with a comprehensive travel insurance policy which you must purchase at home before travelling on tour with CIE Tours. VALIDITY: Rates are valid from 1st January 2014 to 31st December 2014 and are quoted on a per person, sharing twin room basis. All prices are shown in Sterling and are calculated on currency rates and fares existing on July 1, 2013. CIE Tours reserves the right to alter prices at any time prior to departure and without prior notice if circumstances so warrant. Any devaluation or revaluation of currencies may affect published prices.

BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS FOR ALL PAYMENTS: Bank: Bank of Ireland, College Green, Dublin 2 Account Name: CIE Tours European Account Account Number: 10054168 Bank Sort Code: 90-00-17 Swift Address: BOFIIE2D IBAN: IE69 BOFI 900017 10054168

SELL A GROUP ON ONE OF OUR TOURS CIE TOURS OFFERS YOU THESE ADVANTAGES: • Over 40 different programs • 85% of all tour departures are guaranteed • Strong buying power with suppliers • Strong focus on quality • Fully inclusive tours with no optional extras • Client satisfaction which converts to repeat business for you. NO OPTIONAL EXTRAS - NO HIDDEN CHARGES: We include all the necessary ingredients for a successful tour many competitors charge additional for sightseeing and dinner/shows which can add up to an additional £350 per couple per week. • Great hotel accommodations • All breakfasts • Most dinners • Special evenings with entertainment and banquets • Prepaid admission fees to attractions • Deluxe coach transportation • Expert tour escorts and local guides TOUR GROUP SIZE: The minimum group booking is for 10 or more paying passengers. Other CIE Tours’ clients will be booking on to the same coach. If you want an exclusive coach for your group, we require 38 passengers. Free conductor place or places are offered, depending on group size. OFF-PEAK TRAVEL: Off-season rates make tour prices more attractive - travellers can save up to 30% over high season rates.

RESERVATIONS: Telephone: 020 8638 0715 Fax: +353 1-874 5564 E-mail: reservations@cietours.ie CIE Tours International, 35 Lower Abbey Street, Dublin 1, Ireland

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