4.6/5

Although the schedule was hectic we saw everything we wanted to see in Ireland. Our tour guide/bus driver was a great driver but an average tour guide. We feel we missed some information about the areas we went buy on our trip due to either his lack of knowledge or inability to communicate the information fully.

Great Customer Service!!

We had to make some changes on the fly due to weather restrictions and we never missed a beat. Stayed at a different hotel but the service was great. the tour guide and driver were commendable in every aspect of our trip.

This was as described, a taste of Scotland & Ireland.

Everything from the tour guide to the accommodations were at least an 8 or better.

A Well Run Professional Organization

The entire operation was very professional and well organized. My Wife and I enjoyed the entire trip and all the amenities provided.

Driver and tour guide would improve this trip.

Having a driver and tour guide would make the trip more enjoyable. My last CIE tour had both and I feel it was better.
More free time would also be enjoyable.

The company does have nice tour packages for Ireland and Iceland, but the Italy tour is a bit lacking. The tour guide was knowledgeable about the country and the places we visited were nice. The biggest issue is the was the Italy tour lacked some of the choices in dining that the other tours included. The location of the hotels to markets and other places was not the best requiring guests to walk at least 15-20 min to from the hotel to get places. I enjoy CIE Tours, but the Italy Tour is not quite as good as others.

The your guide and bus driver were excellent.Everything about the trip was great. I would go again.

Great experience for the value!

CIE provided a well balanced experience for the value! Each stop was nicely coordinated with lots to see. Our tour guide Brendan did a great job of sharing lots of his own insights into the sights and history of the trip. Some of the trip itinerary info needs more transparency. Certain stops on our trip included finding our own lunch during a time restricted experience. Having to negotiate lunch was cutting too deeply into some of the sight stops.

Fall 2023

Arrived a day early and they still sent a car to the airport to pick us up tour was well managed and we were told in advance what the itinerary every evening. The history and pubs were amazing.

Ireland 2023 Visit

Very much enjoyed this tour. Our tour guide (Mark) was terrific and really helped make the trip. While we enjoyed seeing the usual tourist destinations like the Cliffs and Blarney Castle, etc, we really enjoyed the visits with Shawn Power (?), Billy Kean’s Pub, the Waterford and Belleck tours and the family apple orchard visit. Our only disappointment was the change in hotel in Galway I believe. We did not care for the Salthill hotel (?). It was too far from town. We also thought the size of the tour group was just right at 29 people.

It was everything I hoped it would be.

Wow, nice way to see and understand Ireland, it’s history, it’slandscapes a

Great tour guide, comfortable coach, excellent hotels and excellent food. Great value for money.

Taste of Ireland

Our driver Patrick was excellent. Very knowledgeable and easy going. He made sure he knew everybody and very personalable.

Fantastic tour!

The organization of the trip, the tour guide, bus driver, safety were all top notch. Graham was so knowledgeable on anything and everything about Scotland. He has a great sense of humor and made the time on the bus fun.

very organized and thorough travel schedule. Food and accommodations where excellent.

Go! See the world!

Trip covered a lot of ground/sights. Driver/guide was excellent. Hotels were top notch.

Organization of the entire tour, passenger entertainment, and comfort always kept it interesting

This was an amazing trip and adventure!

Fun trip of a lifetime! We would definitely do another CIE tour. It was nice not to have to worry about anything and be able to see and experience so much. And “Bus Daddy” Sam was great!

Beautiful Scotland

Beautiful locations, gorgeous scenery, nice people, informative tours and good food.

the “Harry Coos” and sheepdogs! Brendan Moore are bus driver was fabulous!

Less castles, more time in Scottish highlands
More time in Edinburgh. Two hours to explore is not enough time..