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2026 Irish Gold - 9 Days/8 Nights

Wed, 13 May 26 04:00:44 +0000

Authentic Local Experiences:

Join generations of pub-goers in raising a glass at Sean’s Bar in Athlone. Featured in the Guinness Book of World Records as the oldest bar in Europe, it’s been serving thirsty customers since 900 AD.
Hear traditional music as you sip a drink at the Marine Bar in Dungarvan. This lively pub, owned by musician Christy O’Neill, dates back nearly 300 years.

Dining Experiences:

8 hot breakfasts (B) and 4 dinners (D)

Trip Highlights:

Blarney Castle
Cliffs of Moher
House of Waterford Crystal
Irish Night in Killarney
Jaunting Car Ride
Kylemore Abbey & Gardens
Marine Bar in Dungarvan (CIE Tours Exclusive)
Pearse Lyons Distillery
Ring of Kerry Highlights
Sean’s Bar in Athlone

Hotels:

Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire (1)
Galmont Hotel, Galway (2)
Great Southern Killarney, Killarney (2)
Granville Hotel, Waterford (1)
Clayton Hotel Burlington, Dublin (2)

2026 Taste of Ireland (Tour C) - 5 Days/4 Nights

Wed, 13 May 26 04:00:44 +0000

Authentic Local Experiences:

Visit a farm in the beautiful mountains of County Kerry for a demonstration by highly skilled sheepdogs rounding up their sheep.
Tour the quirky artifacts of The Little Museum of Dublin. This award-winning museum, housed in a Dublin townhouse, offers a fascinating introduction to the history, humor, and hospitality of the city.

Dining Experiences:

4 hot breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L) and 3 dinners (D)

Trip Highlights:

Blarney Castle
Cliffs of Moher
Irish Night in Dublin
Little Museum of Dublin
Medieval Castle Banquet
Ring of Kerry
Sheepdog Demonstration
Skellig Experience

Hotels:

Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge (or Maldron Hotel Kevin Street – Monday departures), Dublin (1)
Killarney Towers Hotel (or Gleneagle Hotel – Monday departures), Killarney (2)
Clayton Hotel Limerick, Limerick (1)

2026 Scottish & Irish Dream - 14 Days/13 Nights

Wed, 13 May 26 04:00:44 +0000

Authentic Local Experiences:

August 2 – 23 departures will have reserved seats for the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. All other departures will experience an exclusive Scottish Evening with dinner and traditional entertainment.
Sample a wee dram as you explore whisky making at Blair Athol Distillery.
Visit a traditional farm to see sheepdogs demonstrate their skills at herding sheep.

Dining Experiences:

13 hot breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L) and 8 dinners (D)*
*Meal counts vary on Tattoo departures, as the Scottish Evening is replaced with the Tattoo and an independent dinner.

Trip Highlights:

Blarney Castle
Cliffs of Moher
Edinburgh Castle
Inveraray Castle
Irish Night in Killarney
Little Museum of Dublin
Medieval Castle Banquet
Ring of Kerry
Scottish Evening*
Sheepdog Demonstration
Skellig Experience
St Andrews
Titanic Belfast

Hotels:

Sandman Signature Glasgow Hotel, Glasgow (1)
Ballachulish Hotel or Isles of Glencoe Hotel, Ballachulish (1)
Muthu Newton Hotel, Nairn (1)
Atholl Palace Hotel, Pitlochry (2)
Norton House Hotel & Spa, near Edinburgh (2)
Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge (or Maldron Hotel Kevin Street – Monday departures) Dublin (2)
Killarney Towers Hotel (or Gleneagle Hotel – Monday departures), Killarney (2)
Clayton Hotel Limerick, Limerick (1)
Academy Plaza Hotel (or Ashling Hotel – Monday departures), Dublin (1)

2026 Taste of Iceland Coach Tour - 6 Days/5 Nights

Wed, 13 May 26 04:00:44 +0000

Authentic Local Experiences:

Enjoy an evening in the therapeutic waters of the Blue Lagoon, a man-made geothermal spa surrounded by a lava field; then dine on locally sourced Icelandic specialties.
Savor a tasty tomato-based lunch at Friðheimar Tomato Farm. Dine in a greenhouse powered by geothermal heat, surrounded by the plants providing your food.

Dining Experiences:

5 hot breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L) and 3 dinners (D)

Trip Highlights:

Blue Lagoon Spa Experience and Dinner
Diamond Beach
Friðheimar Tomato Farm Lunch
Golden Circle
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
LAVA Center
Secret Lagoon
Skógafoss Waterfall
Strokkur Geyser
Þingvellir National Park

Hotels:

Fosshotel Reykjavík, Reykjavík (1)
Stracta Hotel Mosfell, Hella (1)
Fosshotel Núpar, Kálfafell (2)
Fosshotel Reykjavík, Reykjavík (1)

2026 Best of Ireland South (Tour A) - 8 Days/7 Nights

Wed, 13 May 26 04:00:44 +0000

Authentic Local Experiences:

Step back in time at Muckross Traditional Farms. Tour the farmyard, with its vintage machinery, Irish wolfhounds, and Clydesdale horses, and then enjoy a butter-making demonstration. Settle in for dinner in a cozy farmhouse, accompanied by traditional Irish music and lively stories.
See some of the world’s finest racehorses at the Irish National Stud, then stroll the grounds to see the beautiful Japanese Gardens.

Dining Experiences:

7 hot breakfasts (B) and 5 dinners (D)

Trip Highlights:

Blarney Castle
Cliffs of Moher
Dingle Peninsula
Irish National Stud & Gardens
Irish Night in Dublin
Jaunting Car Ride in Killarney
Medieval Castle Banquet
Muckross Traditional Farms
Sheepdog Demonstration
Teeling Whiskey Distillery

Hotels:

Talbot Hotel Stillorgan, Dublin (2)
Scotts Hotel, Killarney (2)
The Inn at Dromoland, Newmarket-on-Fergus (2)
Grand Canal Hotel, Dublin (1)

2026 Irish Spirit- 8 Days/7 Nights

Wed, 13 May 26 04:00:44 +0000

Authentic Local Experiences:

Walk in the footsteps of Ireland’s legendary saints and scholars as you explore the romantic ruins of Glendalough, a medieval monastery that thrived as an international center of learning for centuries.
Visit EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum to learn the fascinating stories of the Irish around the world: where they went, and what happened to them. This high-tech museum has been named Europe’s leading tourist attraction three times in a row.

Dining Experiences:

7 hot breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L) and 4 dinners (D)

Trip Highlights:

Cliffs of Moher
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
Glendalough
Irish Night in Dublin
Johnstown Castle
Kylemore Abbey
Midleton Distillery Experience
Newbridge Silverware
Ring of Kerry Highlights
Sheepdog Demonstration

Hotels:

Ashling Hotel, Dublin (1)
Whites of Wexford Hotel, Wexford (1)
The Rose Hotel, Tralee (2)
Radisson Red Hotel, Galway (2)
Grand Canal Hotel, Dublin (1)

2026 Scottish & Irish Dream - 13 Days/12 Nights

Wed, 13 May 26 04:00:44 +0000

Authentic Local Experiences:

August 2 – 23 departures will have reserved seats for the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. All other departures will experience an exclusive Scottish Evening with dinner and traditional entertainment.
Sample a wee dram as you explore whisky making at Blair Athol Distillery.
Visit a traditional farm to see sheepdogs demonstrate their skills at herding sheep.

Dining Experiences:

12 hot breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L) and 8 dinners (D)*
*Meal counts vary on Tattoo departures, as the Scottish Evening is replaced with the Tattoo and an independent dinner.

Trip Highlights:

Blarney Castle
Cliffs of Moher
Edinburgh Castle
Inveraray Castle
Irish Night in Killarney
Little Museum of Dublin
Medieval Castle Banquet
Ring of Kerry
Scottish Evening*
Sheepdog Demonstration
Skellig Experience
St Andrews
Titanic Belfast

Hotels:

Sandman Signature Glasgow Hotel, Glasgow (1)
Ballachulish Hotel or Isles of Glencoe Hotel, Ballachulish (1)
Muthu Newton Hotel, Nairn (1)
Atholl Palace Hotel, Pitlochry (2)
Norton House Hotel & Spa, near Edinburgh (2)
Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge (or Maldron Hotel Kevin Street – Monday departures) Dublin (2)
Killarney Towers Hotel (or Gleneagle Hotel – Monday departures), Killarney (2)
Clayton Hotel Limerick, Limerick (1)

2026 Scottish Dream - 9 Days/8 Nights

Wed, 13 May 26 04:00:44 +0000

Authentic Local Experiences:

Expect an unforgettable evening of music, ceremony, theatre and dance with reserved seats for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on August 2 – 23 departures. All other departures will experience an exclusive Scottish Evening with dinner and traditional entertainment.
Immerse yourself in farm life to see how a farmer works with highly-skilled dogs to herd sheep.

Dining Experiences:

8 hot breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L) and 5 dinners (D)
*Meal counts vary on Tattoo departures, as the Scottish Evening is replaced with the Tattoo and an independent dinner.

Trip Highlights:

Blair Athol Distillery
Blair Castle
Culloden Battlefield
Edinburgh Castle
Cruise on Loch Lomond
Inveraray Castle
Isle of Skye
St Andrews
Scottish Evening*

Hotels:

Sandman Signature Glasgow Hotel, Glasgow (1)
Ballachulish Hotel or Isles of Glencoe Hotel, Ballachulish (1)
Muthu Newton Hotel, Nairn or Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport, near Nairn (1)
Atholl Palace Hotel, Pitlochry or Crieff Hydro Hotel, Crieff (2)
Norton House Hotel & Spa, near Edinburgh (3)

2026 Scots Irish Tour - 11 Days/10 Nights

Wed, 13 May 26 04:00:44 +0000

Authentic Local Experiences:

August 9 – 25 departures will have reserved seats for the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. All other departures will have a special storytelling and whisky-tasting evening at the Scotch Whisky Experience.
Discover underground life at Arigna Mining Experience — with a former miner as your guide.
Traditional Irish music, warm turf fires, and a heartfelt welcome await at Crosskeys Inn, Ireland’s oldest thatched pub — built in 1654 and today known for the Hurl family’s hospitality.

Dining Experiences:

10 hot breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L) and 9 dinners (D)
*Meal counts vary on Tattoo departures, as the Storytelling Dinner is replaced with the Tattoo and an independent dinner.

Trip Highlights:

Arigna Mining Experience
Cliffs of Moher
Crosskeys Inn (CIE Tours Exclusive)
Edinburgh Castle
Giant’s Causeway
Glenveagh Castle & National Park
Iain Burnett Highland Chocolatier
Isle of Skye
Medieval Castle Banquet
Scotch Whisky Experience*
Stirling Castle
Titanic Belfast

Hotels:

Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club, near Edinburgh (2)
Macdonald Drumossie Hotel, Inverness or Muthu Newton Hotel, Nairn (1)
Apex Dunblane Hydro Hotel, Dunblane (1)
Europa Hotel, Belfast (2)
Station House Hotel, Letterkenny (1)
Kilronan Castle Hotel, Ballyfarnon (2)
The Inn at Dromoland, Newmarket-on-Fergus (1)

2026 Icelandic Explorer - 9 days/8 nights

Wed, 13 May 26 04:00:44 +0000

Authentic Local Experiences:

Visit a horse farm where you will see gentle, sure-footed Icelandic horses, and discover their role in history.
Be surrounded by scenic beauty as you float in the geothermal waters of Vök Baths.

Dining Experiences:

8 hot breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L) and 6 dinners (D)

Trip Highlights:

Dettifoss Waterfall
Eldhestar Horse Farm
Goðafoss Waterfall
Golden Circle
Glaumbær Farm & Museum
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Lake Mývatn and Diamond Circle
Móðrudalur Farm
Reykjavík
Vök Baths

Hotels:

Fosshotel Reykjavík, Reykjavík (1)
Fosshotel Reykholt, Reykholt (1)
Fosshotel Húsavík, Húsavík (2)
Fosshotel Eastfjords, Fáskrúðsfjörður (1)
Fosshotel Vatnajökull, Höfn (1)
Fosshotel Núpar, Kálfafell (1)
Fosshotel Reykjavík, Reykjavík (1)

2026 Scottish Clans & Castles - 11 Days/10 Nights

Wed, 13 May 26 04:00:44 +0000

Authentic Local Experiences:

July 30 – August 20 departures will have reserved seats for the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. All other departures will experience an exclusive Scottish Evening with dinner and traditional entertainment.
Meet some shaggy, long-horned Highland cows up close on a visit to a working farm.
Discover 800 years of history as you explore Dunvegan Castle — home to Clan MacLeod for 30 generations.

Dining Experiences:

10 hot breakfasts (B) and 6 dinners (D)*
*Meal counts vary on Tattoo departures, as the Scottish Evening is replaced with the Tattoo and an independent dinner.

Trip Highlights:

Culloden Battlefield
Dunvegan Castle
Edinburgh Castle
Eilean Donan Castle
Fyvie Castle
Glamis Castle
Highland Cow Farm Visit
Isle of Skye
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Scottish Evening*
Sheepdog Demonstration
Stirling Castle

Hotels:

Sandman Signature Glasgow Hotel, Glasgow (2)
Balmacara Hotel, near Kyle of Lochalsh (2)
Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport, near Inverness (1)
Ardoe House Hotel & Spa, Aberdeen (2)
DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh – Queensferry Crossing, near Edinburgh (3)

2026 Best of Ireland South (Tour B) - 7 Days/6 Nights

Wed, 13 May 26 04:00:44 +0000

Authentic Local Experiences:

Step back in time at Muckross Traditional Farms. Tour the farmyard, with its vintage machinery, Irish wolfhounds, and Clydesdale horses, and then enjoy a butter-making demonstration. Settle in for dinner in a cozy farmhouse, accompanied by traditional Irish music and lively stories.

Dining Experiences:

6 hot breakfasts (B) and 5 dinners (D)

Trip Highlights:

Blarney Castle
Cliffs of Moher
Dingle Peninsula
Irish Night in Dublin
Jaunting Car Ride in Killarney
Medieval Castle Banquet
Muckross Traditional Farms
Sheepdog Demonstration
Teeling Whiskey Distillery

Hotels:

Talbot Hotel Stillorgan, Dublin (2)
Scotts Hotel, Killarney (2)
The Inn at Dromoland, Newmarket-on-Fergus (2)

2026 Scottish & Irish Gold - 15 Days/14 Nights

Wed, 13 May 26 04:00:44 +0000

Authentic Local Experiences:

August 2 – 23 departures will have reserved seats for the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. All other departures will experience an exclusive Scottish Evening with dinner and traditional entertainment.
Raise a glass at Sean’s Bar in Athlone. Welcoming the thirsty since 900 AD, it’s in the Guinness Book of World Records as Europe’s oldest pub.
Hear traditional music as you sip a drink at the Marine Bar in Dungarvan. This lively pub, owned by musician Christy O’Neill, dates back nearly 300 years.

Dining Experiences:

14 hot breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L) and 9 dinners (D)
*Meal counts vary on Tattoo departures, as the Scottish Evening is replaced with the Tattoo and an independent dinner.

Trip Highlights:

Cliffs of Moher
Dublin Restaurant Dinner
Edinburgh Castle
House of Waterford Crystal
Inveraray Castle
Irish Night in Killarney
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Kylemore Abbey & Gardens
Marine Bar in Dungarvan (CIE Tours Exclusive)
Sean’s Bar in Athlone
Scottish Evening*
St Andrews

Hotels:

Sandman Signature Glasgow Hotel, Glasgow (1)
Ballachulish Hotel or Isles of Glencoe Hotel, Ballachulish (1)
Muthu Newton Hotel, Nairn (1)
Atholl Palace Hotel, Pitlochry (2)
Norton House Hotel & Spa, near Edinburgh (2)
Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin (1)
Galmont Hotel & Spa, Galway (2)
Great Southern Hotel, Killarney (2)
Granville Hotel, Waterford (1)
Clayton Hotel Burlington Road, Dublin (1)

2026 Scottish Dream - 8 Days/7 Nights

Wed, 13 May 26 04:00:44 +0000

Authentic Local Experiences:

Expect an unforgettable evening of music, ceremony, theatre and dance with reserved seats for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on August 2 – 23 departures. All other departures will experience an exclusive Scottish Evening with dinner and traditional entertainment.
Immerse yourself in farm life to see how a farmer works with highly-skilled dogs to herd sheep.

Dining Experiences:

7 hot breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L) and 5 dinners (D)
*Meal counts vary on Tattoo departures, as the Scottish Evening is replaced with the Tattoo and an independent dinner.

Trip Highlights:

Blair Athol Distillery
Blair Castle
Culloden Battlefield
Edinburgh Castle
Cruise on Loch Lomond
Inveraray Castle
Isle of Skye
St Andrews
Scottish Evening*

Hotels:

Sandman Signature Glasgow Hotel, Glasgow (1)
Ballachulish Hotel or Isles of Glencoe Hotel, Ballachulish (1)
Muthu Newton Hotel, Nairn or Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport, near Nairn (1)
Atholl Palace Hotel, Pitlochry or Crieff Hydro Hotel, Crieff (2)
Norton House Hotel & Spa, near Edinburgh (2)

2026 Taste of Scotland - 6 Days/5 Nights

Wed, 13 May 26 04:00:44 +0000

Authentic Local Experiences:

Expect an unforgettable evening of music, ceremony, theater, and dance with reserved seats for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on August 4 – 25 departures. All other departures will experience an exclusive Scottish Evening with dinner and traditional entertainment.
Tour Blair Athol Distillery to learn about centuries-old whisky-making traditions and taste a dram.
Soak in the spectacular scenery as you cruise the mysterious, deep waters of legendary Loch Ness.

Dining Experiences:

5 breakfasts (B) and 3 dinners (D)
*Meal counts vary on Tattoo departures, as the Scottish Evening is replaced with the Tattoo and an independent dinner.

Trip Highlights:

Blair Athol Distillery
Loch Ness Cruise
St Andrews
Edinburgh Castle
Scottish Evening*

Hotels:

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Glasgow Central, Glasgow (1)
Muthu Newton Hotel, Nairn (1)
Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club, near Edinburgh (3)

2026 Taste of Scotland - 5 Days/4 Nights

Wed, 13 May 26 04:00:44 +0000

Authentic Local Experiences:

Expect an unforgettable evening of music, ceremony, theater, and dance with reserved seats for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on August 4 – 25 departures. All other departures will experience an exclusive Scottish Evening with dinner and traditional entertainment.
Tour Blair Athol Distillery to learn about centuries-old whisky-making traditions and taste a dram.
Soak in the spectacular scenery as you cruise the mysterious, deep waters of legendary Loch Ness.

Dining Experiences:

4 breakfasts (B) and 3 dinners (D)
*Meal counts vary on Tattoo departures, as the Scottish Evening is replaced with the Tattoo and an independent dinner.

Trip Highlights:

Blair Athol Distillery
Loch Ness Cruise
St Andrews
Edinburgh Castle
Scottish Evening*

Hotels:

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Glasgow Central, Glasgow (1)
Muthu Newton Hotel, Nairn (1)
Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club, near Edinburgh (2)

2026 Irish Adventure - 9 Days/8 Nights

Wed, 13 May 26 04:00:44 +0000

Authentic Local Experiences:

Discover the true story of the world’s most famous ship at Titanic Belfast – in the city where it all began.
Walk among the ruins of Glendalough and see the round tower, decorated crosses, and stone churches that remain from this once-thriving monastery, founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century.

Dining Experiences:

8 hot breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L) and 5 dinners (D)

Trip Highlights:

Blarney Castle
Cliffs of Moher
Cobh Walking Tour
Dunbrody Famine Ship
Giant’s Causeway
Glendalough
Glyde Inn Irish Night
House of Waterford Crystal
Ring of Kerry
Sheepdog Demonstration
Teeling Whiskey Distillery
Titanic Belfast

Hotels:

Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane, Dublin (1)
Dooley’s Hotel, Waterford (1)
International Hotel, Killarney (Mon & Wed departures) or Ballygarry Estate Hotel & Spa, Tralee (Fri departures) (2)
Ardilaun Hotel, Galway (Mon & Wed departures) or Galway Bay Hotel, Galway (Fri departures) (1)
Everglades Hotel, Derry (1)
Croke Park Hotel, Dublin (2)

2026 Irish Adventure - 8 Days/7 Nights

Wed, 13 May 26 04:00:44 +0000

Authentic Local Experiences:

Discover the true story of the world’s most famous ship at Titanic Belfast – in the city where it all began.
Walk among the ruins of Glendalough and see the round tower, decorated crosses, and stone churches that remain from this once-thriving monastery, founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century.

Dining Experiences:

7 hot breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L) and 5 dinners (D)

Trip Highlights:

Blarney Castle
Cliffs of Moher
Cobh Walking Tour
Dunbrody Famine Ship
Giant’s Causeway
Glendalough
Glyde Inn Irish Night
House of Waterford Crystal
Ring of Kerry
Sheepdog Demonstration
Teeling Whiskey Distillery
Titanic Belfast

Hotels:

Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane, Dublin (1)
Dooley’s Hotel, Waterford (1)
International Hotel, Killarney (Mon & Wed departures) or Ballygarry Estate Hotel & Spa, Tralee (Fri departures) (2)
Ardilaun Hotel, Galway (Mon & Wed departures) or Galway Bay Hotel, Galway (Fri departures) (1)
Everglades Hotel, Derry (1)
Croke Park Hotel, Dublin (1)

2026 The Irish Pub Tour - 9 Days/8 Nights

Wed, 13 May 26 04:00:44 +0000

Authentic Local Experiences:

Walk in the footsteps of John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara on a guided walking tour of Cong, County Mayo, where The Quiet Man was filmed.
Treat your ears to the lively sounds of Irish music at the historic Marine Bar in Dungarvan.

Dining Experiences:

8 hot breakfasts (B) and 6 dinners (D)

Trip Highlights:

Beer Tasting in Kilkenny
Blarney Castle
Celtic Whiskey Bar in Killarney
Cliffs of Moher
Dingle Peninsula
Guinness Storehouse
Jameson Distillery Bow St.
Marine Bar in Dungarvan (CIE Tours Exclusive)
Sean’s Bar in Athlone
Sheepdog Demonstration

Hotels:

Croke Park Hotel, Dublin (1)
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel, Kilkenny (1)
International Hotel, Killarney (2)
Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill, Galway (1)
Sheraton Athlone Hotel, Athlone (1)

2026 The Irish Pub Tour- 8 Days/7 Nights

Wed, 13 May 26 04:00:44 +0000

Authentic Local Experiences:

Walk in the footsteps of John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara on a guided walking tour of Cong, County Mayo, where The Quiet Man was filmed.
Treat your ears to the lively sounds of Irish music at the historic Marine Bar in Dungarvan.

Dining Experiences:

7 hot breakfasts (B) and 6 dinners (D)

Trip Highlights:

Beer Tasting in Kilkenny
Blarney Castle
Celtic Whiskey Bar in Killarney
Cliffs of Moher
Dingle Peninsula
Guinness Storehouse
Jameson Distillery Bow St.
Marine Bar in Dungarvan (CIE Tours Exclusive)
Sean’s Bar in Athlone
Sheepdog Demonstration

Hotels:

Croke Park Hotel, Dublin (1)
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel, Kilkenny (1)
International Hotel, Killarney (2)
Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill, Galway (1)
Sheraton Athlone Hotel, Athlone (1)

2026 Scottish & Irish Sampler - 7 Days/6 Nights

Wed, 13 May 26 04:00:44 +0000

Authentic Local Experiences:

Departures on August 9 and 23 will have reserved seats for the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
Step into the royal residence at Hillsborough Castle, a breathtaking Georgian mansion surrounded by 100 acres of gardens and discover the fascinating role it played in the Northern Ireland peace process.
Cozy up by the turf fire under the thatched roof of Crosskeys Inn. This atmospheric stone-walled pub, a CIE Tours exclusive, dates back to 1654.

Dining Experiences:

6 hot breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L) and 2 dinners (D)

Trip Highlights:

Crosskeys Inn (CIE Tours Exclusive)
Culzean Castle
Edinburgh Castle
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
Giant’s Causeway
Hillsborough Castle
Irish Night in Dublin
Port of Leith Distillery
Titanic Belfast

Hotels:

Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood, Edinburgh (2)
AC Hotel by Marriott, Belfast (2)
Herbert Park Hotel, Dublin (2)

2026 Taste of Scotland & Ireland - 11 Days/10 Nights

Wed, 13 May 26 04:00:44 +0000

Authentic Local Experiences:

August 4 – 25 departures will have reserved seats for the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. All other departures will experience an exclusive Scottish Evening with dinner and traditional entertainment.
Experience farm life as you sample freshly baked scones with tea and watch a sheepdog demonstration.
Discover the rich history and local lore of Edinburgh, Galway and Dublin with local guides.

Dining Experiences:

10 hot breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L) and 6 dinners (D)
*Meal counts vary on Tattoo departures, as the Scottish Evening is replaced with the Tattoo and an independent dinner.

Trip Highlights:

Blair Athol Distillery
Blarney Castle
Cliffs of Moher
Dublin Canal Cruise with Dinner
Edinburgh Castle
Loch Ness Cruise
Medieval Castle Banquet
Scottish Evening*
Sheepdog Demonstration
Skellig Experience
Titanic Belfast

Hotels:

DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central, Glasgow (1)
Muthu Newton Hotel, Nairn (1)
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club, near Edinburgh (2)
Hyatt Centric The Liberties, Dublin (2)
Killarney Avenue Hotel, Killarney (2)
Limerick Strand Hotel, Limerick (1)
Ashling Hotel, Dublin (1)

2026 Taste of Scotland & Ireland - 10 Days/9 Nights

Wed, 13 May 26 04:00:44 +0000

Authentic Local Experiences:

August 4 – 25 departures will have reserved seats for the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. All other departures will experience an exclusive Scottish Evening with dinner and traditional entertainment.
Experience farm life as you sample freshly baked scones with tea and watch a sheepdog demonstration.
Discover the rich history and local lore of Edinburgh, Galway and Dublin with local guides.

Dining Experiences:

9 hot breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L) and 6 dinners (D)
*Meal counts vary on Tattoo departures, as the Scottish Evening is replaced with the Tattoo and an independent dinner.

Trip Highlights:

Blair Athol Distillery
Blarney Castle
Cliffs of Moher
Dublin Canal Cruise with Dinner
Edinburgh Castle
Loch Ness Cruise
Medieval Castle Banquet
Scottish Evening*
Sheepdog Demonstration
Skellig Experience
Titanic Belfast

Hotels:

DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central, Glasgow (1)
Muthu Newton Hotel, Nairn (1)
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club, near Edinburgh (2)
Hyatt Centric The Liberties, Dublin (2)
Killarney Avenue Hotel, Killarney (2)
Limerick Strand Hotel, Limerick (1)

2026 Scots Irish Tour - 15 Days/14 Nights

Wed, 13 May 26 04:00:44 +0000

Authentic Local Experiences:

August 9 – 25 departures will have reserved seats for the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. All other departures will have a special storytelling and whisky-tasting evening at the Scotch Whisky Experience.
Discover underground life at Arigna Mining Experience — with a former miner as your guide.
Traditional Irish music, warm turf fires, and a heartfelt welcome await at Crosskeys Inn, Ireland’s oldest thatched pub — built in 1654 and today known for the Hurl family’s hospitality.

Dining Experiences:

14 hot breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L) and 11 dinners (D)
*Meal counts vary on Tattoo departures, as the Storytelling Dinner is replaced with the Tattoo and an independent dinner.

Trip Highlights:

Arigna Mining Experience
Cliffs of Moher
Crosskeys Inn (CIE Tours Exclusive)
Edinburgh Castle
Giant’s Causeway
Glenveagh Castle & National Park
Iain Burnett Highland Chocolatier
Irish Night in Dublin
Isle of Skye
Medieval Castle Banquet
Scotch Whisky Experience*
Stirling Castle
Titanic Belfast

Hotels:

Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club, near Edinburgh (2)
Macdonald Drumossie Hotel, Inverness or Muthu Newton Hotel, Nairn (1)
Apex Dunblane Hydro Hotel, Dunblane (1)
Europa Hotel, Belfast (2)
Station House Hotel, Letterkenny (1)
Kilronan Castle Hotel, Ballyfarnon (2)
The Inn at Dromoland, Newmarket-on-Fergus (1)
Ballygarry Estate Hotel & Spa, Tralee (2)
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin (2)

2026 Scottish Clans & Castles - 10 Days/9 Nights

Wed, 13 May 26 04:00:44 +0000

Authentic Local Experiences:

July 30 – August 20 departures will have reserved seats for the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. All other departures will experience an exclusive Scottish Evening with dinner and traditional entertainment.
Meet some shaggy, long-horned Highland cows up close on a visit to a working farm.
Discover 800 years of history as you explore Dunvegan Castle — home to Clan MacLeod for 30 generations.

Dining Experiences:

9 hot breakfasts (B) and 6 dinners (D)*
*Meal counts vary on Tattoo departures, as the Scottish Evening is replaced with the Tattoo and an independent dinner.

Trip Highlights:

Culloden Battlefield
Dunvegan Castle
Edinburgh Castle
Eilean Donan Castle
Fyvie Castle
Glamis Castle
Highland Cow Farm Visit
Isle of Skye
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Scottish Evening*
Sheepdog Demonstration
Stirling Castle

Hotels:

Sandman Signature Glasgow Hotel, Glasgow (2)
Balmacara Hotel, near Kyle of Lochalsh (2)
Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport, near Inverness (1)
Ardoe House Hotel & Spa, Aberdeen (2)
DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh – Queensferry Crossing, near Edinburgh (2)