Exploring Ulster Traveller Reviews

A few days in Belfast, followed by a stay at Belle Isle, visiting stunning historic houses and gardens, one with privileged access to properties and their owners. Fascinating lectures by Tom Duncan, who really understand Irish history. Interesting and congenial fellow travellers.

Everything was planned with consummate care to ensure we never wasted a moment but didn't feel rushed.

Ciceroni's holiday, 'Quis Separabit' (i.e.who shall separate) is a great way to see Ulster and learn its troubled history. One problem; too much good food and wine is included so that fasting on return is essential.

Small, Oxfordshire-based company arranging very high-class holidays with very entertaining, knowledgeable leader

Tom Duncan imparts an impressive array of knowledge in a witty and well thought out manner, usually with no notes! We visited some delightful castles and gardens and were entertained to lunch and dinners by their owners - a unique experience for all of us in the friendly group.

We have joined Ciceroni on many occasions to several parts of Europe. On each occasion the administration was spot on with correct documentation, an array of information about the visits to come arrived in good time and there has never been a situation that needed any intervention - impressive.

Very well orgnanized, interesting programme visiting historical buildings and beautiful gardens. Gained many new insights into art, history and landscape of Ireland.

Would shoose Ciceroni again.

Tom Duncan is a star. He took us round several neo-classical houses in North West Ireland, some belonging to the National Trust and others privately owned. We looked at art and artefacts, and he told us about the history of the island of Ireland. Never been to Ireland before, and the holiday was amazing. Full board- apart from one lunch. Lovely food. I am now on a diet. Wonderful accommodation.

The Ciceroni team go above and beyond the call of duty to assist their clients. Am now looking at their 2017 brochure...

This tour of lakeland Ireland took us to a variety of interesting castles and buildings. Tom Duncan gave us an excellent insight into the history of Ireland and the architectural influences on the various buildings. We stayed in a private house which gave proceedings a country house atmosphere. Our exceptional leader was both amusing and informative.

It would be hard to find anything negative to say about this exceptional small travel company. From the time you make the booking to the time you are escorted back to the airport you can be assured that every detail of the trip has been carefully thought through. The standard of guiding is excellent and a Ciceroni holiday is a treat.

We stayed in a castle, we visited castles owned by the ristocracy and the National Trust, we met and were entertained by the aristocracy and we had a wonderful summary of Irish history from our leader.

The leader is not only an historian and art historian, but is on personal terms with the aristocracy we cisited. The organisation of the tourwas excellent.

We had an excellent time visiting a variety of houses full of interest and treasures all described with enthusiasm together with background history which informed and explained. It was a lovely holiday. We had very good food and good fun.

I always enjoy any tours run by Ciceroni for their efficiency, generosity, interest and variety.

Tom Duncan's amazing knowledge and connections within the destinations on the tour, made a holiday very interesting and worthwhile. The accommodation, transportation and administration were all excellent.

A small, well organised and professional tour operator.

Visit to gardens and Glyndebourne.

Ciceroni tour led by Tom Duncan