Business travelers know how little free time can exist between meetings and flights. If you find yourself with a long weekend, extend your stay and explore more with CIE Tours’ Weekender Collection. These compact itineraries pair expert guides, flexible schedules and convenient transfers to and from your hotel so you can see the highlights without disrupting your work plans.
Each short excursion is designed to deliver a week’s worth of sightseeing in just a few days, making them ideal for travelers who want meaningful experiences in Dublin, London or Edinburgh without committing to a long vacation.
Dublin Delight
Discover Dublin’s literary heritage, lively pub culture and the bustling heart of Grafton Street on this five-day itinerary. The package includes accommodations at the Ashling Hotel, daily breakfast, a guided visit to the Guinness Storehouse and three-day tickets for the city’s Hop-On, Hop-Off bus. Priced from $598 per person, departures are available during the winter season.
London Locals
If your business trip brings you to London, consider staying a few extra days to explore. This five-day option includes accommodations at the Hilton London Paddington, daily breakfast and tickets for The Original Tour, London’s popular sightseeing bus. Guided walking tours highlight local neighborhoods and tell the stories behind Jack the Ripper, early rock-and-roll and other facets of London history. A Thames river cruise adds views of the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, the Globe Theatre, Big Ben, the London Eye and the Houses of Parliament. Prices start at $648 per person and seasonal departures are offered in the cooler months.
Easy Edinburgh
Edinburgh’s compact center makes it perfect for a short cultural break. Over five days, stay at the Mercure Edinburgh Haymarket, enjoy daily breakfast and use three-day hop-on, hop-off bus passes to explore at your own pace. Choose routes that take you to the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh Castle and the Georgian New Town, or select The Majestic Tour to visit the Royal Yacht Britannia and the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. For a different angle on the city, a darker-themed City Sightseeing commentary explores Edinburgh’s more macabre stories. This weekend-friendly package starts at $598 per person in the winter season.
These Weekender itineraries are tailored for travelers who want to maximize limited time while still enjoying guided experiences, comfortable lodging and easy transfers. Whether you prefer literary pubs, iconic London landmarks or Scotland’s historic capital, a short extension can turn a business trip into a memorable mini-break.