Visit the Emerald Isle peak season for less green! CIE Tours sale includes peak summer season and is extended through March 31.
Peak season travel at unheard of prices: CIE Tours International, Ireland’s premier guided vacation resource, has bested its current airfare offer and extended the booking window. Travelers from New York (JFK), Newark (EWR), Boston (BOS) and Hartford (BDL) are now privy to roundtrip airfare to Dublin or Shannon for an enticing $399 until the sale ends March 31 – a newly extended deadline.
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Slieve League, County Donegal: Visit Ireland for just $499 round-trip with CIE Tours (offer available until March 31).
Travelers from other East Coast markets like Philadelphia (PHL), Washington, D.C. (IAD), Orlando (MCO) and Miami (MIA) can still snag airfare for $499. And out of Chicago (ORD), Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), and Seattle (SEA), airfare is $699. All rates include tax and fuel surcharge, and there are no blackout dates between April 1 and Dec. 31, 2018, including the coveted summer travel period. The extended sale ends March 31 and is exclusively for bookings in conjunction with any CIE Tours Ireland guided vacation of seven or more days that starts at $1,150 or higher.
To learn more about CIE Tours’ incredible Irish journeys and March airfare offer, visit www.cietours.com/us/stpatricks2018 or connect with a travel professional. The airfare offer is available by phone only: call 800-559-0388 and reference STPATRICKS18.
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A sampling of guided Irish vacations that can be paired with CIE Tours’ March special:
Taste of Ireland:
7 days from $1,150 per person (land only)
This fast-paced jaunt through the Emerald Isle starts with an introduction to the historic heart of Dublin. Next, guests can kiss the famous “Stone of Eloquence” at Blarney Castle and explore the Blarney Woollen Mills for Irish goods. A drive along the 100-mile Ring of Kerry offers epic coastal views. Star Wars: The Last Jedi fans will appreciate a stop at the Skellig Experience, from which they can see the gorgeous rocky offshore island that became Luke’s hideaway. A taste of Irish farm life comes by way of a sheepdog demonstration before guests cross the River Shannon Estuary by ferry to explore the Cliffs of Moher. The tour continues through Galway and concludes in Dublin. Unique experiences are peppered throughout, including an Irish song and dancing demonstration and a medieval-style feast in a castle.
The medieval wonder of Blarney Castle, County Cork.
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Irish Gold:
8 or 9 days from $1,595 per person (land only)
Travelers seeking a leisurely pace to take in Ireland’s most acclaimed sights will gravitate toward this trip. In Dublin, they’ll view the priceless 8th century Book of Kells at Trinity College. Next, in the heartland, guests visit the banks of the mighty River Shannon and see the elaborate Celtic crosses of Clonmacnoise. During a stay in Galway, they’ll explore scenic Connemara, Kylemore Abbey and take a short catamaran cruise of Killary Harbour. Traveling south around Galway Bay, guests will watch sheepdog demonstrations and view the Cliffs of Moher. A traditional horse-drawn jaunting car ride through the Killarney National Park is a highlight, followed by a traditional drive along the Ring of Kerry. Stops at Skellig Experience, the Blarney Castle, and Waterford, among others, finally lead travelers back to Dublin.
Take in the wonder of the Cliffs of Moher, in County Clare.
Jewels of Ireland:
14 or 15 days from $2,800 per person (land only)
CIE Tours’ most comprehensive Irish experience affords travelers ample time to soak in the country’s vibrant culture and rich history. Starting in Dublin, the guest journey includes iconic points like Blarney Castle, and unexpected treasures like Kinsale, an old fishing town now renowned for sailing and gourmet food. The rugged western coastline of Cork comes by way of Clonakilty and Skibbereen, and Ross Castle in Killarney National Park is accessed via a horse-drawn jaunting car ride. On the Dingle Peninsula, guests take a scenic boat trip and can sip a traditional Irish coffee at the South Pole Inn, once the home of a famed Antarctic explorer. Sheepdogs demonstrate their herding skills in Caherconnell, before guests visit a charming village in the Burren and then explore the medieval city walls and other attractions of Galway. Ireland’s only fjord is seen during a catamaran cruise of Killary Harbour, followed by a homestead visit including a farmhouse lunch. A stop at the magnificent country estate Lissadell House in County Sligo is followed by a visit to Belleek Pottery in County Fermanagh to see craftspeople create their renowned fine china. Day 10 includes the Slieve League Cliffs and time in Donegal. Thereafter, guests take a walking tour of Derry’s medieval walls, and explore the Giant’s Causeway and its enormous hexagonal columns formed more than 60 million years ago. In Belfast, travelers will see the shipyards where RMS Titanic was built. The tour moves on to historic Drogheda for local beer sampling, and travelers conclude in Dublin.
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About CIE Tours International
Ireland and Britain’s largest tour operator, CIE Tours offers fully inclusive and expertly guided vacations to Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales, from group travel to highly curated private itineraries. Over its 86-year history, the Morristown, New Jersey-based company has earned a reputation for excellence that is rooted in its signature Irish hospitality, the genuine warmth and expertise of its guides and hosts, and a talent for fostering lasting friendships on the road. CIE Tours makes it easy for travelers to immerse themselves in a new place with exclusive access, authentic experiences, and in-depth knowledge that, in the spirit of Celtic heritage, often begins with a story. For more information, visit www.cietours.com.
