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Tips on Packing

1. Preparing to Pack

Before embarking on your travels, it is important to understand carry-on and suitcase regulations to simplify your time packing, and your time at the airport.

Keep in mind that each traveler should only check one suitcase measuring approximately 30 x 20 x 10 inches, get in touch with your airline carrier to ask about any checked baggage fees. Any sharp items like scissors, blades, and razors should be packed in your checked luggage. To be easily identified, make sure to use your CIE Tours’ luggage tags and strap. Additionally, check with your Travel Agent about prohibited goods such as lighters and matches.

CIE Tours provides each traveler with a handy CIE Tours backpack that is designed to fit perfectly under your seat on the coach. If you bring a larger carry-on or one with wheels, you will need to place it in the hold or at your feet.

As for liquids in carry-on bags, TSA requires all liquids, gels, and aerosols be in 3-ounce or smaller containers, which must fit in one 1-quart size zip-top clear plastic bag. This bag will be placed on the conveyor belt at airport security. Any liquids in larger containers can be packed in your checked baggage.

2. Packing Checklist:

It’s time to prepare for your vacation! Packing efficiently will not only simplify the airport process, but it will ensure that each traveler can enjoy their trip to the fullest of its capacity. Below are some reminders and tips on what to bring with you on your trip.

Make sure to pack important travel information including: - Passport - E-ticket receipts - Car/hotel vouchers (if applicable) - Travel insurance - Money; credit & debit cards/cash

It’s important to keep in mind that the weather during your trip can differ depending on the season and location that your destination is in. A few important essential clothing items to pack include: - Comfortable walking shoes - Multi-weather jacket (with removable lining) - Raincoat - Pajamas - Pants/capris/shorts - Shirts - Sweater or fleece - Men's jacket/sport coat (only for those in 5-star hotels stays) - Socks and undergarments - Swimwear and gym gear (some hotels have spas, pools, and gyms)

While hotels often provide basic toiletries, some important necessities that you can pack yourself include: - Washcloths (not in all hotels) - Toothpaste - Soap - Lotion - Sunscreen (depending on season) - Ziploc bags - Feminine products - Razor/shaving gel

To make your traveling easier and more comfortable, some accessories or miscellaneous items you might want to pack for your convenience, and depending on the weather of your destination are: - Sunglasses - Hat (if sunny or cold) - Scarf and gloves - Costume jewelry (we recommend leaving valuables at home) - Folding umbrella - Refillable water bottle

It is important to remember to pack any medical necessities that you may need to use throughout your trip. Below is a list of things you may want to pack and have prepared for daily use, or for emergencies: - Medicine in original bottles with labels - Prescriptions from doctor for refills - Reading glasses/cases - Contact lenses - Band-aids - Pain relievers and antacids - Allergy & motion sickness medications - Insect repellent

Electronics or other devices that you may want to bring with you on your trip can include: - Cell phone/charger - Tablet/charger - Laptop/charger - Headphones - Converter or adapter plugs - Camera/charger - Extra memory card

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The Scoop: What to Know About CIE Tours

Cie tours is an ireland specialist that also offers tours to the u.k. and europe..

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CIE Tours is a tour company with a specialty: Ireland. It has been running tours there since 1932 and is currently the largest U.S.-based tour operator that specializes in Ireland. And though CIE Tours has grown to include tours to other countries in the U.K., plus Italy and Iceland, its connection to Ireland remains front and center. That’s largely because it’s owned in part by the Irish government’s national transport company, CIÉ Group (Córas Iompair Éireann).

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According to CIE Tours: “This semi-state ownership provides CIE Tours with the stability and reputation of the Irish government behind it.” The company is also noteworthy for its variety of tour types, including standard coach tours, small group tours, independent drive tours, and private tours.

TourScoop Takeaways

• Countries: CIE Tours is an Ireland tour specialist but also offers tours to Scotland, England & Wales, Italy, and Iceland
• Tour Size Average: Standard coach departures max out at 44; small group tours have a maximum of 26 guests. There are also independent self-drive options.
• Tour Type: Primarily coach but there are also self-drive options

How to Book

To book a CIE Tour, you can either book directly with the company or via a travel agent.

Credibility Check

CIE Tours isn’t BBB accredited, but it is partially owned by the Irish government’s national rail transport company. It has a large number of ratings on user-review sites, including 4/5 on Tripadvisor , 4.6 out of 5 on Feefo based on past guest ratings, and 4.2 out of 5 on Facebook .

Tour Destinations

CIE Tours is a specialist operator that focuses on tours to Europe, and specifically Ireland and Britain for guests from North America. It offers escorted and independent tours to Ireland, Scotland, England, and Wales, and also has itineraries to Italy and Iceland.

CIE Tours has nearly 40 pre-set itineraries that range from five-day tours to multiweek trips. CIE Tours’ trip formats include:

• Guided Vacations : Led by local tour directors, CIE Tours’ Guided Vacations suited to solo travelers, couples, groups, and adult families. These tours have up to 44 people per departure and utilize luxury coaches.
• Small Group Vacations : CIE Tours’ Small Group Vacations are designed for people who prefer to travel with a smaller group. Maxing out at 26 people, these tours still use full-sized coaches, so guests have plenty of room to stretch out (and claim a window seat).
• Group Vacations :  Groups of 10 or more people can arrange to join a larger group on an existing departure or travel privately on an escorted tour. CIE Tours can also custom craft itineraries to suit the preferences of a group, and can focus on anything from ancestry or history to culinary adventures.
• Custom Private Driver Vacations : Designed for groups up to nine people, CIE Tours’ Custom Private Driver Vacations include a private car and driver who mixes local history and insider stories with groups. These tours can be based on a pre-curated itinerary or can be customized for the group.
• Independent Adventures : Independent Adventures give you the structure of an itinerary, curated accommodations, and the self-drive flexibility to move at your own speed. There are both pre-set routes and the option to create your own custom route.

Tour Guides

CIE Tours have a 95% guest satisfaction rating, due in large part (according to the company) to the strength of its tour directors. Guides receive extensive training before becoming CIE tour directors, and then participate in annual workshops to make sure they’re offering guests the most current information and the best experience. And since CIE guides are locals, they are able to offer an insider point of view plus untold history and local legends.

Inclusions/Extras

CIE Tours’ All-In Inclusive Advantage bundles everything on the itinerary in the up-front price for guided tours. Built into the price are:

• Most meals, including daily hot breakfast
• All entrance fees to attractions and experiences
• Traditional entertainment
• All on-tour transportation
• Free Wi-Fi on coaches and in hotels
• CIE Tours travel pack, including high quality backpack and documents holder, luggage strap and tags, travel converters, guidebooks and more
• Handling of one suitcase per person throughout vacation
• All local taxes and hotel service charges

Airfare isn’t included in the base price, but the company offers flight bookings that include complimentary airport transfers plus assistance if flights are canceled.

Typical Travelers

Guests on CIE Tours generally are between 45 and 70 years old. Most are from the U.S. and Canada. Only about 5% of CIE Tours guests are solo travelers; the majority of guests on guided tours are couples or people traveling with friends or family. Since CIE Tours has a strong Great Britain and Ireland focus, it attracts a fair number of travelers looking to learn more about their roots.

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Communication 

About three weeks before the start date of a tour, U.S.-based guests will receive a backpack that includes printed version of all travel documents and vouchers, a document holder, luggage strap and tags, travel converters, and guidebooks. Guests based outside of the U.S. receive the travel pack at the first hotel upon check-in.  Guests can also access electronic versions of the travel documents through the CIE Tours website.  

Loyalty Program

CIE Tours has a straightforward approach to rewarding repeat guests. It offers a past guest discount of $150 per person on guided tours or $75 on self-drive trips. The discount can be combined with other promotions for additional savings. 

Private Options

CIE Tours’ private options are private group tours and private driver tours:

• Custom Private Driver tours allow up to nine passengers the chance to design their own itinerary and set their own pace. Private Driver tours are available in Ireland, Britain, and Iceland.
• Group Vacation tours allows groups of 10 or more passengers to travel privately on their own coach on an existing CIE itinerary or a custom itinerary.  Private Group Vacations are available for all CIE Tours’ destinations.

With both options, CIE Tours’ vacation specialists do all the planning.  Once on tour, travelers get the expertise of a knowledgeable local Tour Director who leads the group and manages logistics.

Sustainability Efforts

CIE Tours is in the early stages of developing its company’s sustainability program. As a U.S. tour operator with an Ireland focus, the company is a major contributor to the rural regions of Ireland, and seeks to support a “wide range of small, local independent businesses.” The company participates in national and local efforts to protect and share the heritage of the destinations in which it operates.

Health and Safety Practices

CIE Tours has comprehensive health and safety standards and works closely with our local partners to align with country-specific health protocols.  CIE Tours tour directors are trained to handle a variety of situations including illnesses and emergencies.  Additionally local support teams on the ground are on call 24/7, with systems and protocols in place for guest safety. 

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CIE Tours is a wholly owned subsidiary of holding company, CIÉ Group (Córas Iompair Éireann), the Irish government’s national transport company. CIE Group also operates Dublin Bus, Bus Eireann and Irish Rail.

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Who can enter Russia as a tourist?

At present, people from 80 countries can enter Russia. There are two main conditions: first, one must be a citizen of that country or have a permanent residence permit; and second - one needs to enter Russia by plane. The primary document that regulates entry during the coronavirus pandemic is Order no. 635-r (March 16, 2020), which is regularly updated. 

Some of the countries on the list include the United States, Britain, Greece, Germany, Tunisia, Israel, Japan, Armenia, Qatar, Portugal, Mexico, Croatia, Belgium, China, France, Denmark, New Zealand, Iran, Peru, Norway and Argentina. Click here for the full list. 

In the meantime, any country with which Russia currently has a travel agreement can serve as the port of departure (however, the transit country must be on the above list).

What type of visa is required?

Those who already have a valid Russian visa - and citizens of the above countries - can enter Russia using that visa. Those who do require a visa can submit their documents at the Russian consulate in their home country.

What is still not possible at this point is obtaining a unified electronic visa (a type of visa that is valid for up to 16 days, takes only four days to process and does not require submitting any documents relating to the purpose of visit). Therefore, in order to receive a regular tourist visa (valid up to six months) it is necessary to have a confirmed accommodation booking or an agreement with a travel agency.

Is a COVID test required?

Yes, PCR tests must be performed no earlier than 48 hours before arriving in Russia. The results must be printed in Russian or English (this is required even if you received a Sputnik-V vaccine shot). If you’re flying with children, they, too, must obtain a test, irrespective of age. And a form for arrivals must be filled in before entering the country.

Who is not affected by the rules? 

These restrictions don’t apply to foreigners with a valid Russian residence permit or those with close relatives. They can enter Russia from any country using any means of transportation, including by land.

They also do not apply to partially recognized republics of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, as well as citizens of Belarus (or those with Belarusian permanent residence permits), Kazakhstan and citizens of the Donetsk and Lugansk national republics. Entering by land is also possible when traveling from Mongolia or China. 

Furthermore, if Eurasian Economic Union citizens cross over by land, they don’t have to submit a coronavirus test or fill out the arrivals form. 

Is vaccination required? 

No. The QR codes required for visiting public gatherings before spring (including cafes, bars, hotels, etc.) are no longer required in the majority of regions. The same goes for various other COVID restrictions: regions have the final say, but almost all have been lifted.

What about masks?

Masks are also no longer a requirement. However, some regions still require people to wear masks in some places, including stores, pharmacies, shopping malls, movie theaters and so on. In Moscow, the rule on masks has been completely lifted, while, for example, in Kaliningrad, some places still enforce them. 

Are there any quarantine regulations in place?

No, you will not be required to quarantine on arrival to Russia. However, if you get sick in Russia, you will have to be quarantined for a period of seven days at your own expense. Those who have come in contact with infected people do not require quarantining (provided they did not contract the coronavirus). 

Important! In many countries, there are still restrictions on LEAVING for the purpose of tourism, so having a Russian visa does not guarantee you will get permission to leave your country. This must be clarified before making any trips.

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