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Great Britain and Ireland

Summary:

Cross the Irish sea, explore historic cities shrouded in folklore and mystery, gawp at Ireland's breathtaking landscapes and appreciate a culture of cool from as far back as the Beatles. Through London, York, Glasgow, Liverpool, Dublin and more, this 16-d...

Duration
16 Days
Countries
2
Next Departure
18-Feb-2025
Starting at
USD 2,572.00
Price per day
USD 161.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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Operator
Contiki
Tour
Great Britain and Ireland
Age Group
18 - 35 Years
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Summary

Cross the Irish sea, explore historic cities shrouded in folklore and mystery, gawp at Ireland's breathtaking landscapes and appreciate a culture of cool from as far back as the Beatles. Through London, York, Glasgow, Liverpool, Dublin and more, this 16-day tour of Britain and Ireland includes entrance into awe-inspiring attractions aplenty, including puckering up for the Blarney stone, cruising across Loch Ness and enjoying your very own Liverpool City Tour. It'll be love at first London site.

Map: Great Britain and Ireland (Contiki)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
London To Manchester Via Liverpool
Day 2
Manchester To York
Day 3
York To Carlisle Via Lake District
Day 4
Carlisle To Edinburgh Via Hadrian's Wall
Day 5
Edinburgh
Day 6
Edinburgh To Inverness Via St Andrews And Stirling
Day 7
Inverness Via Loch Ness And Aviemore
Day 8
Inverness To Glasgow
Day 9
Glasgow To Dublin
Day 10
Dublin To Clonmel
Day 11
Clonmel To Galway
Day 12
Galway
Day 13
Galway To Derry/Londonderry
Day 14
Derry/Londonderry To Belfast
Day 15
Belfast To Dublin
Day 16
Dublin To London

Travel Countries (2): England, Ireland

Travel Cities (7): Dublin, Galway, Hadrian's Wall, Liverpool, London, Manchester, York

Highlights

Dining Summary

  • 5 Dinner (D)
  • 15 Breakfast (B)

FAQs

  • London: Travelling to (and through) the UK & Northern Ireland? You’ll need Essential Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)From January 8, 2025, UK law means that if you’re entering/transiting through the United Kingdom (UK) and Northern Ireland you’ll need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before you travel. Confused? Don’t be – just read on here.
  • London: What does a modular trip mean? A modular trip means fellow travellers will join and leave at various locations. There’ll be some goodbyes, sure, but there’ll also be plenty of hellos with new like-minded travellers.
  • London: What currency do I need? For this trip, you’ll need just two currencies - the British Pound and the Euro.
  • Edinburgh: How long are the drives? You’ll be on the road for around 2-3 hours between stops. We’ll check out some cities along the way, so that you can soak up some more of the localities in the British Isles. Either way, get ready for all the beautiful backdrops you’ll see.
  • Edinburgh: How do we travel between Scotland and Ireland? You'll cross the Irish Sea aboard a modern, high-speed ferry with comfy facilities. Best part? You’ll be able to leave the coach and explore the ferry and its food court during the 2-hour journey. We’ll hop back on the coach before disembarking.

Included Experience

  • Liverpool: One for fans of The Beatles. Walk in the footsteps of the Fab Four and see all the iconic landmarks on this jaunt around Liverpool.
  • York Minster: Explore this historic city and get to know its Viking and Roman roots. Check out highlights such as Clifford's Tower and York Minster.
  • St. Andrews: If you like golf, you’ll love St Andrews. But if you think it spoils a nice walk in the park, there’s also Swilcan Bridge.
  • Stirling: Explore the sights of Stirling and get a selfie with the memorial to the iconic Scottish knight.
  • Loch Ness: Sit back, relax and cruise along the loch with your Contiki crew. But keep your eyes peeled and camera ready for mythical ‘Nessie’.
  • Fort William: Heads up ‘Potterheads’. Keep your eyes peeled for the Hogwarts Express.
  • Blarney Castle: Your chance to kiss the Blarney Stone and get the ‘gift of the gab’. And to visit the medieval Irish castle.
  • Cliffs of Moher: These rugged, photogenic cliffs have been the star of many films, including a Harry Potter one.
  • Galway: Tread the cobbles of this well-loved Irish city with your new Contiki crew. See Lynch’s Castle, Eyre Square and all the best pubs.
  • Derry/Londonderry: One for the history fans. Take a look around Ireland’s only walled city, built in the 17th Century.
  • Giant's Causeway: Sure, rock formations may sound a bit dull on paper, but this quirky natural wonder has to be seen to be believed.
  • Belfast: Hang with a local guide to see all the landmarks and learn about the city’s checkered history.

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Group ToursThis is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

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