Group Travel Made Easy: Planning a Group Vacation with CIE Tours

With group vacations for 10 or more travelers, you can choose from scheduled Guided Tours, arrange a private departure or create a custom itinerary around your group's interests. A dedicated Group Specialist will help you explore the options, request a quote and coordinate the details.

CIE Tours offers group travel in Ireland, Scotland, England, Wales, Iceland, Italy, Spain and Portugal, as well as multi-destination itineraries.

What Types of Group Travel Does CIE Tours Offer?

CIE Tours offers three ways to organize a group vacation. The best choice depends on your group's budget, travel preferences and how much flexibility you want.

Shared Group Vacation

Best for: Groups looking for a more budget-friendly way to travel together on a scheduled CIE Tours Guided Tour.

Reserve a block of 10 or more seats on an existing Guided Tour departure. Your group travels together while sharing the coach with other CIE Tours guests. You'll enjoy the services of a CIE Tours Tour Director, who shares local knowledge and insight throughout your journey.

Private Group Vacation

Best for: Groups who want a guided CIE Tours experience with a private coach and their own Tour Director.

Choose from CIE Tours' existing Guided Tour itineraries and arrange a private departure for your group. You'll travel together on your own coach, accompanied by a CIE Tours Tour Director who helps you discover the destination and makes the journey easy and enjoyable.

Custom Private Group

Best for: Groups who want a personalized itinerary built around their interests, preferred destinations or travel dates.

Work with CIE Tours to develop a trip that reflects what your group wants to experience. You can choose your departure dates, hotels, meals, sightseeing and activities, with the guidance of your own CIE Tours Tour Director. A custom itinerary is ideal for groups with a particular theme or interest, such as Irish heritage, religious history, food and wine, literature, family history or Scotland's castles and landscapes. 

What Is Included in a CIE Tours Group Vacation?

What's included depends on the type of group vacation you choose. CIE Tours Guided Tour itineraries typically include accommodations, transportation, sightseeing, entertainment and most meals in one upfront price. Private and custom group itineraries can be tailored to your group's preferences.

With a guided group vacation, you also benefit from the knowledge of a CIE Tours Tour Director, who shares local stories and insight and helps coordinate the details along the way.

Can CIE Tours Accommodate Different Group Budgets?

Yes. CIE Tours offers group travel options at different price points. A Shared Group Vacation is generally the most budget-friendly choice because your group joins a scheduled departure and shares the coach with other travelers.

A Private Group Vacation offers the added privacy of your own coach while following an established itinerary. With a Custom Private Group, you have more flexibility to select accommodations, meals, experiences and other details to suit your group's priorities and budget.

Your Group Specialist can help you compare options and request a quote based on your group size, destination, travel dates and preferences.

How Do You Book a Group Vacation with CIE Tours?

You don't need to have every traveler confirmed or every detail decided before getting started. A CIE Tours Group Specialist can help you determine which option is right for your group.

1. Bring your group together. Group travel starts with a minimum of 10 travelers. Your group might be family and friends, members of a club or association, an alumni group, church, local business or people who share a special interest.
2. Choose a destination and travel style. Consider where you want to go and whether a shared departure, private guided tour or custom itinerary is the best fit.
3. Contact CIE Tours. A Group Specialist can discuss your plans, explain the options and help you request a quote.
4. Share the trip details. Once you have a proposed trip, use the promotional materials provided by CIE Tours to help spread the word and invite others to join.

What Support Does CIE Tours Provide for Group Organizers?

CIE Tours provides a dedicated Group Specialist to help you throughout the planning and booking process. Your specialist can answer questions, help coordinate arrangements and provide information you can share with prospective travelers.

Depending on your group's arrangements, support and benefits may include:

• One-to-one planning assistance: Guidance on choosing an itinerary, understanding group options and coordinating the booking.
• Personalized group presentations: CIE Tours can host a presentation to introduce the trip, highlight the itinerary and help build interest among prospective travelers.
• Promotional materials: A CIE Tours flyer with trip details to help you recruit travelers and build interest.
• Early booking savings: Groups booking eligible pre-set itineraries can receive a 5% early booking discount.
• Group airfare: Assistance with coordinating air travel for your group.
• Trip protection: Information about available travel protection options.
• Complimentary organizer travel: The group organizer may qualify for complimentary travel, depending on the number of travelers and the group's booking arrangements.

Specific benefits, eligibility and booking requirements vary, so your Group Specialist can explain what applies to your group.

Group Travel Planning Guide

How many people do you need to book a group vacation with CIE Tours?

A group booking requires a minimum of 10 travelers. If you have fewer than 10 people, consider a Custom Private Driver vacation, which offers personalized travel for groups of up to nine guests.

What destinations can groups visit with CIE Tours?

CIE Tours offers group vacations in Ireland, Scotland, England, Wales, Iceland, Italy, Spain and Portugal. Multi-destination itineraries are also available.

Will our group have a CIE Tours Tour Director?

Yes, all Group Tour experiences include the services of a CIE Tours Tour Director.

Can we book an existing CIE Tours itinerary for our group?

Yes. You can reserve seats on a scheduled Guided Tour or arrange a private departure based on an existing itinerary. Groups looking for a more personalized experience can explore a Custom Private Group vacation.

Can CIE Tours create a custom itinerary for our group?

Yes. Custom Private Groups can work with CIE Tours to plan an itinerary around their preferred destinations, interests, travel dates and budget.

Can the group organizer travel for free?

The group organizer may qualify for complimentary travel when the group reaches certain booking thresholds. Eligibility depends on group size and booking arrangements. Your Group Specialist can explain the requirements.

Does CIE Tours offer discounts for group bookings?

Eligible groups booking pre-set itineraries can receive a 5% early booking discount. Ask your Group Specialist about current eligibility and booking requirements.

Can CIE Tours help arrange flights for our group?

Yes. Group airfare assistance is available. Your Group Specialist can discuss flight arrangements as part of your group travel plans.

Start Planning Your Group Vacation

From a family celebration to a club trip or a special-interest vacation, CIE Tours can help you bring your group together for an experience in Europe. With flexible group options and dedicated planning support, getting started is easier than you might think.

Call 1-800-223-6508 or visit CIE Tours Group Travel to request a quote.