Testimonials

We have more than 30 years experience in taking Australians to Ireland.In that time we have sent close to 20,000 Australians to visit our beautiful country,many of them on coach tours. This gives us a rare insight into what does and doesn't work for Australians. It also allows us to be objective when recommending a tour programme or operator. Nonetheless we would never underestimate the value to you of real customers testimonials. The fact that our customers have taken the time to share their Ireland experience with us will we hope give you further peace of mind that you are dealing with experienced professionals, who want to make your experience of Ireland as enjoyable and memorable as possible.

Reg from Darwin

 I would recommend CIE tours as it was absolutely marvellous. I am a senior citizen and enjoyed the leisure of not having to be out of bed at 6am each morning. Most daily departures weren’t until 8:30am. The Tour guide cum Driver was a great raconteur and gave us all a great history lesson of Ireland and the “troubles” as well as being very helpful and getting us safely from place to place. I was particularly pleased with the excellent accommodation and the great food with various selections from a menu. With other bus tours I have done the menu has been Table D’hôte, not so CIE. The farm stay for 2 nights was a great bonus as well as all the entertainment provided. I did the Irish Legends Tour and this was amazing.  As distances between the different places is not an interminable days travel you have plenty of time to see the sights with the necessary comfort breaks. Don’t forget to have your pint(s) of stout as it much better out of the tap than from a bottle or can.

Reg Melombo, Australia, Januraury 2010

Shirley from Australia

My "Taste of Ireland Tour" with Cie Tours back in July was excellent - accommodation first class - pleasant driver giving an interesting commentary. The other Australians on this particular trip (2 from Perth and 4 from Sydney) all agreed that Cie should be promoted much more over here.  After the tour I travelled by train from Dublin to Sligo and then by car around Northern Ireland - in comparison I think the all inclusive Cie tour was great value.

Shirley, Australia, january 2010

G.S from South Fremantle

The tour way exceeded our expectations.  This was our first bus tour ever, so didn’t quite know what to expect.  The accommodation was excellent – lovely 4 star hotels, fabulous food.  The tour guide – Marlene – was brilliant and she really pulled the trip together for us, and made Irish history come alive for us.  Every day was full and interesting, but with relaxation time factored in.  We all got on very well together, and a great trip. I think my favourite part of the journey was Connemara, so wild and beautiful.  We were lucky with the weather and like most Australians who have ever been to Ireland, we were completely overwhelmed by the GREEN. Just a beautiful place, lovely people, well organised tour and trip, excellent staff, well managed. Highly recommended.

G.S, South Fremantle, January 2010