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OUR GROUP TRIPS

Some members of our October 2008 Group, with Pat (front row left) ) and John (top row, right), along with Michael Keane, CIE Tours driver/guide (bottom row, right).

 

Our July 2008 Group with Msgr. Charlie Coen (back row, right), Pat & John (back row, second and third from right), and CIE Tours International driver/guide Tadhg Murphy (front row, right, bending), at Killarney National Park, Co. Kerry.

Our April 2008 Group, with CIE Tours driver/guide Tony O'Callaghan (kneeling, right); Pat Preston (second row, left); and John Preston (top row, right).

To put her "travel tips" into practice for the benefit of many travelers, "Ireland Expert" Patricia Tunison Preston and her husband John Preston organize and accompany group tours of Ireland.

Since 1992, Pat & John have coordinated a summer tour led by Galway-born Msgr. Charlie Coen, Ireland's "musical priest." In addition, Pat & John also lead shorter off-season group tours to Ireland in the Springtime and the Fall. In all, over 1,500 people have traveled with Pat & John on 28 different group tours.

All of our tours follow a leisurely and relaxed pace, with mostly two-night stays at each of our hotels. No packing and unpacking and no moving from one place to another every day. Our tours are custom-designed as vacations to savor and enjoy - splendid scenery, legendary attractions, top class hotels, marvelous meals, and fun-filled activities. A great way to experience the best of the Emerald Isle - the "real Ireland."

Prices for all tours are available as an AIR/LAND package, or as LAND ONLY, if you prefer to arrange your own airfare (and possibly save money or use frequent flyer miles). See details on the "What the Price Includes" page for each tour.

To sample the fun and camaraderie of our 2006 and 2007 tours, as well as our recent Spring and Summer 2008 Tours, scroll below and view our "Blogs."

Our tours have been recommended as a "Real Deal" by the Boston Globe, Newsday, Chicago Tribune, and many other papers as well as Ireland of the Welcomes magazine. Here is the full information on our 2009 trips:

Springtime in Ireland Tour

May 17 – 23, 2009

The Scenic Southern Coast of Ireland

Waterford, Dungarvan, Kinsale, Blarney, Bantry,Glengarriff, Kenmare, Killarney

The Ring of Kerry, Tipperary & Adare

 

Led by Patricia & John Preston

Click here for Spring 2009 Tour Information

Review of the Blog of our Springtime 2008 Trip (Click here)

Review the Blog of our Springtime 2007 Trip (Click here)

Review the Blog of our Springtime 2006 Trip (Click here)

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Summer in Ireland Tour

with

Msgr. Charlie Coen and Pat & John Preston

 

Featuring the East and West Coasts & Northern Ireland

 

August 9 - 18, 2009

 9 Days – 8 Nights – 15 Meals $2,649 per person including airfare from NY $1,910 for land-only

Click here for Summer 2009 Tour Information

Review our July 2008 Trip Blog

Review our July 2007 Trip Blog

Review our July 2006 Trip Blog

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8th Annual West of Ireland Coastal Tour

October 4 -10, 2009

Galway, Connemara, The Burren, Cliffs of Moher, Dingle Town & The Dingle Peninsula, Killarney, Adare & Bunratty

Full details coming soon! Watch this space....

Led by Patricia & John Preston

Review our West of Ireland Coastal Tour 2008 Blog, Click here

Review our West of Ireland Coastal Tour 2007 Blog, click here

Review our West of Ireland Coastal Tour 2006 Blog, click here

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OTHER TOUR DATES:  If our dates don’t fit your plans, the next best thing is to join a regularly scheduled CIE Tours vacation. Save 5% on the price of all CIE Tours International escorted land vacations – all you have to do is book through Pat.  Pat will handle your booking, and provide her expert advice as well.  Based on her many years of experience, Pat will help you pick the right tour for you at the right price. Depending on the tour you select, your savings can range from $37 to more than $188 per person.  Click here for full information.


 

 

 


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