Taste of Ireland (Tour C) - 5 Days/4 Nights (10 destinations)

Traveler Reviews

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  Tamara

  October 11th, 2025
  5.0
  Everything except the last hotel we stayed in. That could have been much nicer, and it was a let down after such a...
  Everything except the last hotel we stayed in. That could have been much nicer, and it was a let down after such a great tour. It was also after we submitted our survey cards. So in that sense it felt a little sneakyShow more
  Traveled in August 2025
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  George

  October 5th, 2025
  4.0
  Too many shopping stops. More landscape or cultural stops would be an improvement. Rest stops at a gas station cause...
  Too many shopping stops. More landscape or cultural stops would be an improvement. Rest stops at a gas station cause "dead time" until you get back on the bus. A rest stop at a park rest area for example. Most disappointing was the stop at a wool shop 35 minutes after we left breakfast and bathrooms. Very tacky. No one wanted to buy coffee and food again and only 10% of the bus was interested in shopping at this time. Having travelled with Trafalgar, we were surprised that our guide was also the bus driver. This led to reduced interaction. In the full 6 day experience there was only two seat changes made. Our own experience and that of others we spoke with was that our guide had very little interaction prior to us physically being on the bus, then it seemed he was in character. As a bus driver he was fabulous however as a host he seemed to over complicate instructions and explanations of areas and things to do when off the bus in the evening. Overall the company organization was excellent. We had no issues. On the tour, our daily itinerary and meal situations were never discussed at the beginning of the morning. They seemed to be disseminated as we were arriving at locations. Just going over the upcoming day before moving the bus would be a positive addition. The final hotel [Academy Plaza] was well below expectation based on our previous accommodations. The rooms were embarrassingly small. Other couples were also very disappointed. Everyone had two suitcases and there was no room to open them without having to walk around them to get in and out of the room. Very, very disappointing. Find a better hotel for the last night. That is what becomes the memory of the trip. Overall we enjoyed the tour, however, would we book the same tour? No. Thank you for the opportunity to respondShow more
  Traveled in September 2025
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  Kerry

  April 7th, 2025
  5.0
  Absolutely amazing!! Very organized and planned. We saw a lot of Ireland in the short amount of time we had there....
  Absolutely amazing!! Very organized and planned. We saw a lot of Ireland in the short amount of time we had there. Noel was amazing and very knowledgeable! He made the trip delightful! Highly recommend!Show more
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  Traveled in March 2025
  

  Reply from: CIE Tours

  Thank you for your great feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the well-planned trip and saw so much of Ireland. Noel will be happy to hear he made your experience special. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on another adventure soon! Love the photos, thanks for sharing!! -CIE Tours team

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  Eduardo

  July 20th, 2024
  5.0
  We have a wonderful time on a well- organized tour. The landscapes were so beautiful.
  Traveled in July 2024
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  Kathy

  July 11th, 2024
  5.0
  Willie was great. Very knowledgeable & organized. And an excellent driver!!
  Traveled in July 2024
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  Julie

  June 8th, 2024
  4.0
  I loved the tour and the guide. I felt rushed sometimes as moving hotels so often was a little difficult.
  Traveled in June 2024
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  Mary

  May 22nd, 2024
  3.0
  Don’t talk this tour with Colm. 43 in group way too big. Driver was also the tour guide. He NEVER stopped talking -...
  Don’t talk this tour with Colm. 43 in group way too big. Driver was also the tour guide. He NEVER stopped talking - it was unbearable - Colm was a good driver but his incessant talking ruined our vacation.Show more
  Traveled in May 2024
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  Susan

  May 11th, 2024
  5.0
  Austin our bus driver was a wonderful guide! The sights were just enough in my opinion with a nice amount of free...
  Austin our bus driver was a wonderful guide! The sights were just enough in my opinion with a nice amount of free time! There was NO WAY we could rent a car and see what we saw! Happy we did it and would do it again in another city when the time is right!Show more
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  Roger

  May 11th, 2024
  5.0
  Excellent tour that hit popular tourist spots!
  Traveled in April 2024
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  Roger

  May 11th, 2024
  5.0
  The tour was well organized and our tour guide, Pat, was excellent! He was knowledgeable and friendly to all! He made...
  The tour was well organized and our tour guide, Pat, was excellent! He was knowledgeable and friendly to all! He made the tour fun and there was never a dull moment! We enjoyed all the stops on the tour and will definitely recommend this tour company to friends and family!Show more
  Traveled in April 2024