CIE European Tours

Taste of Ireland

Welcome to the Emerald Isle! Explore Ireland’s scenic highlights including Dublin Castle, the Ring of Kerry, Blarney Castle and the Cliffs of Moher. Experience local culture, a sheepdog demonstration, traditional Irish dinners and lively evening entertainment.

The Irish Pub Tour

Small Group Departures Available

Ireland is famous for its pubs. Soak in the folklore in Dublin, Kilkenny, Killarney and Westport. Visit Brazen Head, Dublin’s oldest pub and enjoy dinner & music at Kate Kearney’s Cottage and visit Teeling Whiskey Distillery and Guinness Storehouse.

Elegant Ireland

Small Group Departures Available

Explore the undiscovered side of Ireland. Beginning in Dublin your tour takes you to West Cork, Killarney, Ennis and Galway. Along the way you will visit ancient ruins, enchanting villages before ending the tour at the Dunboyne Castle Hotel.

Jewels of Ireland

Discover enchanting Ireland including the Dingle Peninsula and Kinsale, Connemara, the Cliffs of Moher, Giant’s Causeway and Slieve League Sea Cliffs. Visit the Dark Hedges, famous from Game of Thrones, and meet locals on unique farm visits.

Northern Welcome

Become enchanted with Northern Ireland as you explore its treasures. Visit Titanic Belfast and the amazing Giant’s Causeway. Walk on the medieval walls of Derry and explore the Inishowen Peninsula in the north. Visit Donegal and Balleek pottery. Stay in a castle hotel and imagine what Irish life was like centuries ago.

Irish Heritage & Dromoland Castle

This tour is perfect for first-time Irish visitors. Arrive into Shannon, overnight in Limerick and explore King John’s Castle. Discover the south coast to Killarney, Blarney, Cobh, Waterford and Dublin. Finish in Dublin or extend your stay at the world-famous luxury Dromoland Castle Hotel.

Irish Classic

Visit classic Ireland on this Irish adventure. Take a cruise on Killary Fjord, visit St. Patrick’s Burial Place, see Titanic Belfast and enjoy a Bunratty Castle Banquet. View the stunning landscapes and visit the towns of Dublin, Belfast, Derry, Westport, Bunratty, Killarney and Waterford.

Scottish Dream

This traditional Scottish tour begins in Glasgow. Some highlights include visits to Loch Ness, the Isle of Skye and the Scottish Highland’s spectacular scenery. Enjoy a whiskey tasting, explore castles, and visit the Culloden Battlefield. Visit St. Andrew’s and enjoy a traditional Scottish dinner complete with bagpipes & highland dancing. Throughout the trip you will stay in graceful manor houses.

Taste of Scotland

This brief tour is the ideal introduction of Scotland. You will become enamored with its energetic cities and stunning vistas. After exploring Glasgow you will continue to the Scottish Highlands and take a cruise on Loch Ness. You will also visit St Andrews and the Blair Athol Distillery before arriving in Edinburgh where you will explore the city and the Edinburgh Castle.

Scottish Isles & Glens

Adventure awaits you on this Scotland tour complete with Fairy-tail castles and the famous Loch Ness. Visit medieval villages and castles with stunning vistas in the background. Immerse yourself in local culture, taste Scottish whiskey and enjoy local entertainment. Explore the northern Highlands, Inverness, Edinburgh, the Orkney, Arran and Skye islands, Glasgow and beyond.

Scottish Clans & Castles

Small Group Departures Available

The Scottish Highlands come alive filled with spectacular scenery and history. Visit the locations where Harry Potter was filmed, take a lake cruise and a stream train ride along the Road to the Isles. Explore the Scottish capital of Edinburgh, stroll through Glasgow and medieval villages and become immersed in Scotland’s culture and customs.

The Outer Hebrides: Scotland's Gaelic West

Explore the rugged Hebrides with its untouched coastline, vibrant history, and unique culture. Visit the Isle of Harris Distillery, discover the Neolithic Callanish Stones on the Isle of Lewis and take the Jacobite steam locomotive over the Glenfinnan Viaduct. Along the way visit castles and villages for great insights into Scotland.

Scottish Supreme

This Scottish journey will take you through the spectacular filled with traditions, myths and incredible views. Sail on Loch Ness and explore the ruins of the ancient Urquhart Castle. Visit Edinburgh, enjoy a whiskey tasting and stroll through the medieval town of St. Andrews. Enjoy local evening entertainment and learn about Scotland’s vibrant history and unique culture.

Great British Cities

Explore Britain’s greatest cities of London, Edinburgh and York for an in depth view of Britain’s history and culture. In addition, get local flavor as you stroll through the smaller villages and towns of St. Andrews and Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare’s birthplace. Visit castles and take a steam locomotive ride through Yorkshire and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Rockin' Britain

This tour is perfect for music lovers. A city tour will feature London’s rock-and-roll history as well as many other iconic sights such as Big Ben, Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square. In Liverpool walk in the steps of the “Fab Four” and get more pop music history at the British Music Experience. A visit to Edinburgh, the Scottish lake district, Loch Ness and Glasgow rounds out the tour.

Heart of Wales & England

Small Group Departures Available

This one week tour takes you into the heart of England and Wales. Explore the highlights of London followed by a visit to Stonehenge and Bath. The tour continues on to Wales where you explore Cardiff and venture into the Welsh countryside to visit the medieval Caernarfon Castle. Enjoy time in Stratford-upon-Avon and Oxford before ending in royal Windsor.

Taste of Wales

Small Group Departures Available

Welcome to Wales, Ireland’s Celtic neighbor. Begin with a visit to Manchester with its timbered houses and medieval streets. Continue to Wales where you will experience traditional farm life, stunning scenery and quaint Welsh villages. Visit might castles, the magnificent coastline, a whiskey distillery and Cardiff. End the tour with a visit to Stonehenge and the Windsor Castle.

Scenic Britain

Join this unforgettable tour through scenic Britain including England, Wales and Scotland. In England, visit Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, Salisbury and Cornwall. In Wales explore Cardiff Castle, a Welsh farm and medieval towns. Scotland greets you with its beautiful lake district, Edinburgh and the Glamis Castle, the setting for Shakespeare’s MacBeth and the medieval town of St. Andrews.

Highlights of Britain

This comprehensive tour of Britain features all of the best that Britain has to offer. The tour takes guests from London, to Stonehenge, to Bath and into Wales. Continuing along the dramatic Welsh coast onto the stunning Lake District of Scotland. After exploring Edinburgh continue onto St. Andrews, York and Stratford-upon-Avon before ending back in London.

Best of Britain

Small Group Departures Available

The Best of Britain tour is ideal to discover the highlights of Britain. Explore Windsor Castle, Oxford and York. Visit Liverpool and the British Music Experience. Go to Edinburgh Castle and the Lake District. Enjoy a Welsh evening in Cardiff and some of the most unspoiled parts of rural England. Take in the Roman Baths and Stonehenge. Finally see some of London’s most famous landmarks.

Irish & Scottish Sampler

Small Group Departures Available

Get Irish & Scottish highlights on this sampler tour and experience unique events such as a tasting tour in Belfast and a whiskey tasting near St. Andrews. The tour goes from Dublin to Edinburgh with stops in Belfast, Pitlochry and St. Andrews with visits to the Giants Causeway and Edinburgh & Dalkey Castles plus bagpipe & Highland dancing performances.

Taste of Scotland & Ireland

This tour highlights Scotland & Ireland beginning in Glasgow. Then continue to the Scottish Highlands and the Lake District before arriving in Edinburgh. Then it is off to Ireland with a stop in Belfast before heading to Dublin. Finally explore southern Ireland with visits to Blarney Castle, Killarney, the Ring of Kerry, the Cliffs of Moher and Galway before returning to Dublin.

The Scots Irish Tour

Discover Scots Irish history as you tour from Edinburgh into the Scottish Highlands. After a stop on the Isle of Skye continue to Northern Ireland with a visit to Belfast & Derry. View Giant’s Causeway, the Cliffs of Moher and tour the Dingle peninsula and Killarney before ending in Dublin. Enjoy unique experiences such as a castle stay, a visit to the Royal Yacht Britannia and a medieval banquet.

Scottish & Irish Gold

This tour is the perfect combination of Scotland and Ireland where you can experience romantic castles, the historic Culloden Battlefield, whiskey tasting and a visit to a sheep farm. Scottish cities visited include Glasgow, Inveraray, Isle of Skye, St. Andrews, and Edinburgh. In Ireland you visit Belfast, Galway, Cliffs of Moher, Ring of Kerry, Blarney Castle, Waterford and Dublin.

British & Irish Delight

Explore Britain’s east coast and parts of Ireland on this nine day tour. Begin in London visit the city’s most iconic landmarks. Next head up the coast to Cambridge and York before arriving in Edinburgh, Scotland. Explore Edinburgh, visit the castle and then take a ferry ride to Belfast. Continue to Giant’s Causeway before heading south to Dublin.

Essence of Britain & Ireland

After exploring London and Stonehenge, head west to Wales. Visit Cardiff and the lush green countryside before taking a ferry to Waterford. In Ireland explore the cities of Waterford, Dublin and Belfast. Take a ferry to Edinburgh and en route back to London visit many quaint villages as well as Stratford-upon-Avon.

Rockin' Britain & Ireland

This tour starts with a visit to London followed by Liverpool to discover all of the places associated with the Beatles. Visit Edinburgh and then ferry over to Belfast and drive to Dublin. Highlights include a musical walking tour and a visit to the Irish Rock’N’Roll Museum. Also explore the Dingle Peninsula, Killarney and the Blarney Castle.

British & Irish Grandeur

This grand tour takes you around Britain and Ireland. Beginning in London the tour includes stops in York and Edinburgh in Scotland. In Ireland the tour takes you to Belfast, Kilarney, Blarney and Waterford. The tour then continues on to Wales, Bath and Stonehenge before ending back in London.

British & Irish Landmarks

This comprehensive itinerary will take guests around Britain and Ireland and introducing the different cultures and customs of the regions. The itinerary includes London, Stratford-upon-Avon, York, Edinburgh, St. Andrews, and Scotland’s Lake District before heading to Ireland. Ireland features Belfast, Derry, Donegal, Galway, Cliffs of Moher, Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Cork, Waterford, and Dublin.

Grand Tour of Britain & Ireland

Small Group Departures Available

This grand journey boasts the best highlights of Britain & Ireland. The tour begins in London and heads to Stratford-upon-Avon and into Scotland. Visit Edinburgh and the beautiful Lake District. Continue to Northern Ireland to visit Belfast and Derry. In Ireland visit Galway, the Cliffs of Moher, Ring of Kerry, Waterford and Dublin before continuing on to Wales and Windsor.

Private Driver - Scenic Ireland

Enjoy an exclusive, private tour of scenic Ireland. Your tour begins in Dublin and takes you through the Midlands and Galway. View the dramatic Cliffs of Moher and the scenic ring or Kerry or the Dingle Peninsula all the while visiting charming villages. Continue on to Cork to visit the Blarney Castle and Waterford before returning to Dublin.

Private Driver - Dromoland Castle & Legends

This private experience affords guests a luxury tour around iconic Ireland. Start in Shannon, continue to the Cliffs of Moher and onto Adare and Killarney. Explore the Ring of Kerry or the Dingle Peninsula. Visit Cork and the village of Waterford. Continue onto Dublin and then end the tour with an overnight at the magnificent Dromoland Castle.

Private Driver - Luxurious Ireland

This luxurious vacation offers the best of southern Ireland including visits to Killarney, the Ring of Kerry or the Dingle Penninsula, the Cliffs of Moher, and the Connemara countryside. Visit Galway, Kilkenny, and Dublin. Explore medieval towns and charming villages by day while staying at luxurious 5-star hotels including the celebrated Dromoland and Ashford Castles.

Private Driver - Cliffs, Castles & Pubs

Discover Ireland’s historic tales and colorful folk traditions as you tour Ireland in a private chauffeured car. Starting in Dublin, the itinerary includes stops in Cork, Killarney, Dingle Peninsula, Galway and Westport. Stop at cozy pubs along the way, enjoy dinner music at Kate Keaney’s cottage and visit the Guiness Storehouse and the Teeling Distillery.

Venice, Florence & Rome

Visit the best of Italy on this amazing tour. Discover Venice and its colorful history, glorious architecture and romantic canals. In Florence, take in the incredible art and the glorious Duomo. Then travel through the stunning Tuscan countryside and explore Assisi, home to St. Francis. The tour ends in Rome where you will visit the Vatican, the Coliseum, Palantine Hill and the Roman Forum. .

Venice, Florence, Rome & Sorrento

This tour of Italy takes you from Venice in the North to Sorrento in the South. After exploring Venice you will travel to the heart of Tuscany and visit Ferrara, Pisa and Florence. From Florence your sill stop in Assisi before arriving in Rome. After spending time in Rome the tour continues to Pompeii, home to Mount Vesuvius, and Sorrento where an optional excursion to Capri is offered.

Prague, Vienna & Budapest

Discover the three iconic European cities of Prague, Vienna & Budapest. Visit Prague’s Old Town, the Jewish Quarter, St. Nicholas Church and more. In Vienna explore the Hofburg Palace, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and enjoy an evening concert. In Budapest take a city tour and see the Royal Palace, Heroes’ Square and stroll down Vaci Utca, a pedestrian street lined with shops and restaurants.

Warsaw, Berlin & Prague

This vacation package begins in Warsaw featuring a tour that includes Castle Square, the Saxon Gardens, the Old Market Square and St. John’s Cathedral. In Berlin explore the Schloss Charlottenburg and the Reichstag. Discover the Dresden’s Zwinger Palace and the Semper Opera House. Prague’s highlights include Wenceslas Square, the Royal Castle and the Old Royal Palace.

Dalmatian Sunshine

Enjoy the unspoiled beauty of the Dalmatian coast. Explore the walled city of Dubrovnik with its Bell Tower Clock, the Sponza Palace and the Dominican Monastery. In Split stroll through the old city built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian's Palace. Spend time in the Trogir and Plitvice Lake region before heading to Ljubljana, Slovenia’s capital, and Zagreb, Croatia’s largest city.

Experience Slovenia

Experience the stunning landscapes of Slovenia, complete with charming villages and fairytale castles. Tour Ljubljana and travel to the Karst region where you will visit the Postojna Cave. Other stops include Portoroz and the hill region of Goriška Brda. Continue to Bled, a charming town on the shores of Lake Bled. Also visit the other Alpine beauty, Lake Bohinj before returning to Ljubljana.

Best of Russia, Baltic States & Warsaw

Take a journey back in history on this incredible tour through Russia, the Baltic States and Warsaw. In Moscow visit the Kremlin, Red Square and St. Basil’s Cathedral. Head by high speed train to St. Petersburg to explore the Hermitage, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, and Peter and Paul’s Fortress. Then visit the Baltic States of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania before arriving in Warsaw.

Zagreb to Dubrovnik

A journey from Zagreb to Dubrovnik allows you to discover a part of Europe less traveled. Explore historic Zagreb including St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, Parliament, and Government Palace. Visit Sarajevo’s Turkish bazaar, the Husref Bay’s Mosque and the Olympic Stadium. End the tour in Dubrovnik including and excursion to Montenegro.