The generic vacation experience is a thing of the past. When travelers head out on trips these days, they are not looking to just see the sights but have one-of-a-kind experiences and meaningful interactions with local people.
Building an itinerary that includes authenticity is one of the best ways to transform an average vacation into a spectacular one.
CIE Tours offers travelers a lot of ways to access these singular experiences that they so desire.
"Aside from the experience our tour directors deliver (all locals who are the warmest human beings on earth - and who share local lore, personal experiences, insider tips) - we also have targeted itineraries based on interests," said Marilyn Carolan, senior manager, trade and partnership marketing at CIE Tours.
Carolan notes that CIE's journeys include food and drink tour options, heritage tours, adventure travel as well as fully customizable private driver experiences.
CIE is debuting the new Irish Foodie Tour this year. The eight-day journey includes the many facets of Irish culinary culture as well as important local landmarks. Guests visit a goat farm and forage for seaweed while enjoying authentic commentary and storytelling from CIE Tours' native guides.
The Irish Pub Tour is another great way to experience the country's cuisine. Travelers learn about Ireland's folk traditions and tales while exploring pubs around the country, including story-telling at Dublin's oldest watering hole, the Brazen Head on an eight-day journey.
Ireland has a long history that travelers can explore on the eight-day Irish Heritage & Dromoland Castle Tour. The week-long journey includes five castles, starting with King John's Castle, which dates back to the 13th century located on the banks of the River Shannon in Limerick. Guests also travel to the Cliffs of Moher, Ring of Kerry, the 15th-century ruins of Ross Castle in Killarney National Park and more.
In Scotland, CIE tours takes guests on a journey through Scotland's most scenic castles and vibrant history on the Scottish Clans & Castles tour. The 11-day trip includes a steam train ride across the Glenfinnan Viaduct, a tour of the Queen's Scottish residence in historic Edinburgh and more.
Adventure and nature enthusiasts can visit Ireland's famous Wild Atlantic Way and Scotland's Gaelic West with CIE Tours. On the 13-day Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way tour guests travel to the soaring cliffs, windswept beaches and deserted boglands of Ireland's wild west.
CIE takes travelers to Scotland beyond the popular Isle of Skye to seven Scottish islands on the 11-day Outer Hebrides: Scotland's Gaelic West journey that starts in Glasgow and includes the fishing port of Mallaig, a scenic ferry ride to South Uist and across a causeway to the Isle of Benbecula.
Travelers can also choose authentic family vacations, including the English Knights & Wizards, Irish Myths & Legends and Scottish Lochs & Castles. All are eight days long and ideal for travelers of all ages.
Personalized journeys can be created in Ireland, England, Scotland or Wales and include a private driver, giving travelers more freedom to explore the countries' hidden gems or visit favorite places. Travelers can plan their own experience or CIE Tours can make recommendations or customize existing journeys.
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