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Scotland and Ireland (Winter 2024 - 2025, 13 Days)

13 days
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From Edinburgh to Dublin
4.9
20 traveler reviews
Scotland and Ireland (Winter 2024 - 2025, 13 Days) - Contiki

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Plan your adventure:
Tour Operator:
Contiki
Max group size:
50
Age range:
18 to 35
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
114778

Places You’ll See

  • Edinburgh
    Edinburgh
  • St Andrews
    St Andrews
  • Isle of Skye
    Isle of Skye
  • Stirling
    Stirling
  • Glasgow
    Glasgow
  • Dublin
    Dublin
  • Cork
    Cork
  • Blarney
    Blarney
  • Cliffs of Moher
    Cliffs of Moher
  • Galway
    Galway
  • Londonderry
    Londonderry
  • Giants Causeway
    Giants Causeway
  • Belfast
    Belfast
Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Highlights

  • Be serenaded by local musicians in Glaswegian pub
  • Visit an Edinburgh pub while locals share folkloric tales
  • Take the LegenDerry Walking Tour and uncover Ireland's history
  • Cycle through the historical and cultural wonders of Kilkenny
  • Eat authentic Irish food and enjoy Irish music, Dublin

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Start Edinburgh
  2. Day 2 Edinburgh
  3. Day 3 Edinburgh to Inverness via St Andrews and Stirling
  4. Day 4 Inverness via Loch Ness and Aviemore
  5. Day 5 Inverness to Glasgow
  6. Day 6 Glasgow to Dublin
  7. Day 7 Dublin to Clonmel
  8. Day 8 Clonmel to Galway
  9. Day 9 Galway
  10. Day 10 Galway to Derry/Londonderry
  11. Day 11 Derry/Londonderry to Belfast
  12. Day 12 Belfast to Dublin
  13. Day 13 End Dublin
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West (or similar)

    Hotel
    day 1

  • Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge (or similar)

    Hotel
    day 2

  • Columba Hotel Inverness (or similar)

    Hotel
    Days 3, 4

  • Ibis Glasgow City Centre Sauchiehall Street Hotel (or similar)

    Hotel
    day 5

  • Travelodge Plus Dublin City Centre (or similar)

    Hotel
    Days 6, 12

  • Talbot Hotel Clonmel (or similar)

    Hotel
    day 7

  • Travelodge Galway City Hotel (or similar)

    Hotel
    Days 8, 9

  • Holiday Inn Express Derry (or similar)

    Hotel
    day 10

  • Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre (or similar)

    Hotel
    day 11

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Operated by

Contiki

4.7
(5,957 reviews)
This operator has the highest review ratings and fastest responses to enquiries

Number of tours

576

Age Range

18 to 35 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

96%

Contiki has been running tours for over 50 years, all exclusively for travellers aged 18-35 years old. Their mission is to bring young travellers together to see the world, focusing on unforgettable experiences and lifelong memories. Contiki believes in real travel experiences, and they care...

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Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Tour Operator
    Contiki
    4.7
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  • Scotland and Ireland (Winter 2024 - 2025, 13 Days) reviewer 1
    · May 7th, 2024
    The guide were very good at getting us to events tour and making the trip as smooth as possible
    Contiki commented on this review
    Thank you for sharing your feedback on your recent Contiki adventure. We are thrilled to hear that you had an incredible experience and can't wait to travel with you again.
    Trip date: March 2024
  • CL
    · February 9th, 2020
    Francesca my trip manager made this tour so incredible. The add on activities that Contiki has were fabulous!! Would recommend!
    Scotland and Ireland (Winter 2024 - 2025, 13 Days) customer review photo 1Scotland and Ireland (Winter 2024 - 2025, 13 Days) customer review photo 2
    Trip date: January 2020
  • A
    · August 15th, 2019
    Only did the Scotland but excellent overall
    Trip date: June 2019
  • T
    · August 14th, 2019
    Splendid, absolutely marvellous!
    Trip date: July 2019
  • Scotland and Ireland (Winter 2024 - 2025, 13 Days) reviewer 5
    · July 28th, 2019
    This trip was amazing!! So glad I did it!! Balls to the walls!
    Trip date: July 2019
  • S
    · July 27th, 2019
    Loved the tour, just found there wasn’t enough rest time. All the places were fantastic and our tour guide Remi and driver Giuseppe were beyond amazing. Thanks for a great trip of a lifetime!
    Trip date: July 2019
  • C
    · July 27th, 2019
    An amazing experience with an awesome team. Will definitely be doing another Contiki in the future
    Trip date: July 2019
  • E
    · July 27th, 2019
    Was my first ever overseas trip and first contiki trip and it was amazing! Remi is truly amazing at his job and helped me when i was sick and made me feel welcome as i am a solo traveller
    Trip date: July 2019
  • J
    · July 27th, 2019
    It was a ton of fun, and the people on the tour were great.
    Trip date: July 2019
  • I
    · July 27th, 2019
    Fantastic trip away made even better by an excellent tour manager
    Trip date: July 2019

Dates & Availability

13 days
Scotland and Ireland (Winter 2024 - 2025, 13 Days)
From Edinburgh to Dublin

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What our customers ask about this tour

    The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.
    • What are the group size details for the tour?

      The maximum number of travellers in the group is 53.

      July 29, 2024
    • Can you provide information on trip cancellations?

      For details on the cancellation policy, please refer to the terms and conditions listed on our website.

      July 29, 2024
    • Are there any tips recommended for tour guides?

      Recommended gratuities for tour guides are subject to change. Please check the latest recommendations once on tour.

      July 29, 2024
    • Can I visit sites not included in the itinerary during the tour?

      Yes, you can visit additional sites not included in the itinerary during your free time, ideally in coordination with the Trip Manager.

      July 29, 2024
    • What types of accommodations are used in the tour?

      The tour primarily uses hotels such as the Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge Royal Mile for accommodations. Specific hotel details may change and will be confirmed closer to your departure date.

      July 29, 2024
    • Are meals included in the tour?

      Breakfast is included with all pre/post nights. For additional meals, please refer to the specific tour itinerary.

      July 29, 2024
    • How can I reach out for more details?

      You can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button for further inquiries.

      July 29, 2024
    • Is there a possibility for additional tour dates?

      Currently, specific dates are available and others might be announced; however, this is not guaranteed.

      July 29, 2024
    • How can I book the tour?

      To book your place on the tour, please use the 'book now' button located on our website.

      July 29, 2024
    • Are there any age restrictions for the tour?

      Yes, the tour is specifically designed for travelers aged 18 to 35. Unfortunately, we cannot accept travelers outside of these age parameters.

      July 29, 2024
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    Good to Know

    • Currencies
      €
      Euro
      Ireland
      £
      Pound Sterling
      Scotland and Northern Ireland
    • Plugs & Adapters

      As a traveller from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type G.

      Type G
      Ireland, Scotland and Northern Ireland
    • Visa
      • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
      • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
    • Payment information
      • For any tour departing before January 31st, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 31st, 2025, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Contiki. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
      • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Contiki will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
      • The following cards are accepted for "Contiki" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
    • Cancellation Policy
    • Accessibility
      Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveller, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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