Scotland & Ireland | Classic | Winter | 2025/2026

What's Included

• Meals

  12 Breakfasts and 4 Dinners are included.

• Accommodation

  Accommodation in various hotels such as Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West, Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge, Columba Hotel Inverness, Ibis Glasgow City Centre Sauchiehall Street Hotel, Travelodge Plus Dublin City Centre, Talbot Hotel Clonmel, Travelodge Galway City Hotel, Holiday Inn Express Derry, and Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre.

• Guided Tours

  Guided tours in various locations including Edinburgh, Stirling, Belfast, and Derry/Londonderry.

• Transportation

  Transportation between various locations including Edinburgh, Inverness, Glasgow, Dublin, Clonmel, Galway, Derry/Londonderry, and Belfast.

• Visits to Attractions

  Visits to attractions such as St. Andrews, Stirling Castle, Loch Ness, Glenfinnan Viaduct, Cliffs of Moher, Blarney Castle, Giant's Causeway, and the Titanic Museum.

• Travel

  Travel between destinations in a comfortable coach, with scenic stops along the way including St. Andrews, Stirling, Loch Ness, and the Giant's Causeway. Enjoy ferry crossings between Scotland and Ireland.

What's Not Included

• Optional Tours

  Optional tours such as the Edinburgh Castle tour and the farewell dinner in Dublin are not included.
  
  

• Personal Expenses

  Personal expenses such as shopping, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
  
  

• Travel Insurance

  Travel insurance is not included and must be purchased separately.
  
  

• Flights

  Flights to and from the starting and ending locations are not included.
  
  

Mode of Transport

Travel between destinations in a comfortable coach with scenic stops, including ferry crossings between Scotland and Ireland, covering locations such as Edinburgh, Inverness, Glasgow, Dublin, Clonmel, Galway, Derry/Londonderry, and Belfast.

Accommodation

Stay in a variety of comfortable hotels including Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West, Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge, Columba Hotel Inverness, Ibis Glasgow City Centre Sauchiehall Street Hotel, Travelodge Plus Dublin City Centre, Talbot Hotel Clonmel, Travelodge Galway City Hotel, Holiday Inn Express Derry, and Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre.

Dining Summary

• 12 Breakfast (B)
• 4 Dinner (D)

Included Experience

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.