04/14/2026
We just returned from a vacation to Ireland and we took an Irish Adventure tour with CIE Tours. This 8 day/7 night guided coach tour was incredible. We arrived in Dublin 2 days prior and did some sightseeing on our own and then the tour started on Wednesday afternoon with a guided tour of Dublin city, followed by a welcome drink at our hotel. Our tour guide/driver was Murt O'Brien who was very entertaining, personable and extremely knowledgeable. We departed the next day and made our way to Waterford, with a stop at the Dunbrody Immigrant ship. A look back to the conditions which millions of people endured getting to America during the famine. We also toured the Waterford crystal factory. Day 2 we visited Cobh, the last port of call for the Ill fated Titanic. We were given a walking tour by an excellent man who has written several books on Titanic and then on to visit the world famous, Blarney Castle with a chance to "kiss the stone". The next day, we toured the Ring of Kerry and had a free night in Killarney. Day 5 , we went to the Cliffs of Moher on our way up to Galway, where we stayed the night. Day 6 we observed a sheep dog demonstration, which was awesome and then continued on to out stop in Derry, Northern Ireland. We were given guided tour of Derry, along with the history of "The Troubles". Day 7 we headed to the Giant's Causeway before going to Belfast where we toured the Titanic museum. We then continued on to Dublin for our final night and the tour ended the next morning after breakfast. We stayed for 2 more days on our own and took in some more sights and did some shopping.
CIE Tours provided and outstanding tour and we encompassed the entire country. All the hotels they booked for us were very nice and with most of the meals included, we were well nourished. If you've never been to the Emerald Isle, please put it on your list...it's a special place to visit. If you'd like more info on booking a CIE Tour, get in touch with me and I'll help you make it happen.
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