4.6/5

Our guide Patrick Smith was exceptional. He did a great job of keeping the trip well organized yet fun, and had lots of history and insight that really added to our overall experience

Another fine CIE tour

Actually went through an independent travel agent this time. She was thorough and efficient but I missed talking to the Irish lassies.

I did my booking over the phone and thought that the staff was very helpful and knowledgeable.

The trip was very good and the driver tour guide was amazing. He was very friendly, knowledgeable and he really made the trip great.
The reason the trip didn't get 5 stars is when booking I was asked about allergies and I told them nuts and fresh fruit. every night till the last night night the desserts had nuts in it. When asked for an alternative I got a fresh fruit salad at 1 place I got ice cream not my idea of a vacation dessert I eat ice cream several times during my summers from a farm that makes the best. I don't want freezer box ice cream when on vacation.
Why ask if there are allergies if you are not going to accommodate the person and it's a good thing I asked otherwise I would be dead. To me dessert is the best part of the meal.
As good as the trip was we would plan our next trip with another company to see how they respond to the same issue

Great trip, nice people.

The best part of the trip was the tour guide and driver. Nice to have 2 people and not just the driver/guide. Great idea moving the seats each day, stops bickering! Good itinerary at interesting places, covered just about all the salient points of the island of Ireland. Nice hotel choices, good rooms and well placed. Thanks for a job well done.

Booking was easy. Everything including arranging flights. Our guide was the best. We saw and did so much; I can’t wait to go again.

Scotland happiness

Easy to book, lots of information provided, though we were close to leaving when info arrived. We were told there were mailing issues, and were reassured all was set. It was and we had no issue in travel going froward.

Our CIE Ireland tour was fabulous, easy and so memorable!! Our guide/driver Dennis was the absolute best; very knowledgeable, funny, friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the stops throughout the country and all the people we encountered were very friendly. I would definitely recommend this company and tour to anyone looking to visit Ireland!

It was easy and agents were helpful.

Amazing best vacation ever

Best vacation ever. Itinerary was perfect. Patrick our guide was incredible. He was funny informative Made the trip CIE was great they provide everything you need Can’t wait to get back and do it again

Repeat vacationer with CIE.

Professional staff and prompt response to inquires. Worry free vacation thanks to competent service.

Outstanding very helpful booking my tour and airfare.

Good but could be improved

Hotels and food were good. Itinerary covered all places we wanted to see. Disappointed that we were told that we could not use coach toilet and spent a lot of time queuing for public toilet instead of sightseeing.

Great holiday

Great communication, prompt responses and great to deal with

Will travel again with CIE Tours!

Everyone I’ve spoken with at CIE Tours was very courteous and professional. I rated the booking service a 4 because the wait time to speak to someone is extremely long. However, once I got someone on the phone, the booking process went smoothly, and if I had questions, all questions were answered clearly and sufficiently.

Solo traveler

The booking was easy but I wish they would warn people of the level of activity each trip has. My group was older and some of them had trouble and couldn't do some of the activities.

Our driver was The best super knowledgeable and wntertaining definately set the standards for my other tours which didn't even match up to his.

This holiday tour of Scotland was the second time I traveled with CIE. The best by far! I wouldn’t contemplate booking with any other company. Our brilliant tour guide Graham was so friendly and knowledgeable.

Tour was great but preparation was a bit lacking.

It was a great tour. But, I was a bit nervous several times after we booked and before we left because there was absolutely no communication from them for months. I'd suggest that CIE follows the Viking Cruises model and set up some sort of automatic, "It's only 3 months until you go!" kind of email that is sent every month of so. That was literally my only concern in the whole process.

What a wonderful trip!

I enjoyed every minute of this trip. The accommodations were great, the bus was new, clean and comfortable and our guide was superior. I would absolutely recommend both this trip and this tour group. And I'm a tough cookie to please!