Can you provide information on trip cancellations?

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

Can you confirm if airport transfers are available?

No airport transfers are available for this trip.

How much would be the down payment for the trip or do you have to pay in full? How do you stay with the friends who are going with you if you are paying separately?

You will only need to pay the deposit if your travel date is more than 60 days away. However, if your trip is within 60 days, full payment will be required at the time of booking. You can see the deposit amount on the booking page when you're ready to book. If you and other travelers are paying separately, I can set up a separate inquiry while noting you are traveling together. Please confirm if you are within the age range of 18 to 35, as this is a youth tour.

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.

I am 38, can I join this tour?

Contiki tours have an age restriction, requiring guests to be between 18-35 years old to participate. As you are outside this age range, you would not be eligible to join the trip.

What are the group size details for the tour?

The maximum number of travellers in the group is 53.

Are meals included in the tour?

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

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.

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.

Is this tour available at the end of September?

We have date on 30 September 2024, but the status is on request. It will take approximately 48 hours for our Operations team to get back to us regarding the confirmation or denial of the request. Contiki's trips are tailored to a specific age group 18 to 35-year-olds.

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Scotland and Ireland (Classic, Winter)

13 days

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From Edinburgh to Dublin

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Platinum Operator: Contiki
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 50
Ages 18-35

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Itinerary

Day 1
Edinburgh
Accommodation
Hotel (Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge (or similar)), Hotel (Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Whisky Tastes and Tales - guided tasting of local Scottish whiskies with stories of whisky history (£25.00)
Landmarks
Royal Mile
Edinburgh Castle
Day 2
Edinburgh
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge (or similar)), Hotel (Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Edinburgh Castle
Landmarks
Edinburgh Castle
Princes Street
Day 3
Edinburgh to Inverness via Stirling and St Andrews
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Columba Hotel Inverness (or similar))
Landmarks
Stirling Castle
St Andrews
Day 4
Inverness via Loch Ness and Aviemore
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Columba Hotel Inverness (or similar))
Landmarks
Loch Ness
Glenfinnan Viaduct
Aviemore
Day 5
Inverness to Glasgow via Dundreggan
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Ibis Glasgow City Centre Sauchiehall Street Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to Dundreggan rewilding centre to learn about native animal species reintroduction
Optional Activities
- Archery and axe throwing at rewilding centre
- Eatwith Glasgow - home-cooked meal with sustainably sourced local ingredients and live traditional music (£42.00)
Landmarks
Glasgow Cathedral
Day 6
Glasgow to Dublin
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner)
Accommodation
Hotel (Travelodge Plus Dublin City Centre (or similar))
Included Activities
- Group dinner in Dublin
Landmarks
Temple Bar
Day 7
Dublin to Clonmel
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Talbot Hotel Clonmel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Dinner in Clonmel
Optional Activities
- Bicycle tour in Kilkenny
- Whiskey tasting at Jameson's Distillery, Midleton
Landmarks
Kilkenny Castle
Jameson Distillery
Day 8
Clonmel to Galway via Blarney Castle and Cliffs of Moher
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Travelodge Galway City Hotel (or similar))
Landmarks
Blarney Castle
Cliffs of Moher
Day 9
Galway
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Travelodge Galway City Hotel (or similar))
Landmarks
Lynch's Castle
Eyre Square
Day 10
Galway to Derry/Londonderry
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Derry (or similar)), Hotel (Waterfoot Hotel Londonderry (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Sheep Dog Experience - meet a shepherd, learn about farm life with border collies, sheep shearing, and homemade lunch (£45.00)
- Guided tour of the Bogside neighborhood
Landmarks
Derry/Londonderry Walls
Day 11
Derry/Londonderry to Belfast
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre (or similar)), Hotel (ibis budget Belfast City Centre (or similar))
Included Activities
- Driving tour of Belfast
Optional Activities
- Titanic Museum visit
Landmarks
Giant's Causeway
Titanic Museum
Day 12
Belfast to Dublin
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Travelodge Plus Dublin City Centre (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Guinness Storehouse visit
- Free Time Add-On farewell dinner
Landmarks
Guinness Storehouse
Day 13
Dublin
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Royal Mile
Edinburgh Castle

Landmarks
Edinburgh Castle
Princes Street

Landmarks
Stirling Castle
St Andrews

Landmarks
Loch Ness
Glenfinnan Viaduct
Aviemore

Landmarks
Glasgow Cathedral

Landmarks
Temple Bar

Landmarks
Kilkenny Castle
Jameson Distillery

Landmarks
Blarney Castle
Cliffs of Moher

Landmarks
Lynch's Castle
Eyre Square

Landmarks
Derry/Londonderry Walls

Landmarks
Giant's Causeway
Titanic Museum

Landmarks
Guinness Storehouse

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Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh (or similar)
Hotel
Days 1, 2
Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge (or similar)
Hotel
Days 1, 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
Waterfoot Hotel Londonderry (or similar)
Hotel
day 10
Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre (or similar)
Hotel
day 11
ibis budget Belfast City Centre (or similar)
Hotel
day 11

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Rating: 4.7(6,248 reviews)
Response time: 9 hours
Response rate: 84%
Cancellation policy

Traveler Moments

Traveler Reviews

4.9

Overall rating based on 21 Reviews

Itinerary
4.8
Transport
4.9
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
4.7
Food
4.3
Tour Operator
4.7

Lillian
May 6th, 2024
The guide were very good at getting us to events tour and making the trip as smooth as possible
Traveled in March 2024
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Aman
March 10th, 2024
it was fun had an amazing time
Traveled in September 2023
C
Chelsea
February 9th, 2020
Francesca my trip manager made this tour so incredible. The add on activities that Contiki has were fabulous!! Would...
Francesca my trip manager made this tour so incredible. The add on activities that Contiki has were fabulous!! Would recommend!Show more
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ArnaudDelevacque
August 14th, 2019
Only did the Scotland but excellent overall
Traveled in June 2019
T
Tommy
August 14th, 2019
Splendid, absolutely marvellous!
Traveled in July 2019
Emily
July 28th, 2019
This trip was amazing!! So glad I did it!! Balls to the walls!
Traveled in July 2019
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StephanieHooper
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...
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CaitlinWringe
July 27th, 2019
An amazing experience with an awesome team. Will definitely be doing another Contiki in the future
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Emily
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...
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Traveled in July 2019
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JacquieHammil
July 27th, 2019
It was a ton of fun, and the people on the tour were great.
Traveled in July 2019

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21 Dec, 2026
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Astrid
Asked on March 29th, 2025
Can you provide information on trip cancellations?
Payments
- ContikiOperator•Written March 2025
  For details on the cancellation policy, please refer to the terms and conditions listed on our website.
E
Erika
Asked on February 10th, 2025
Can you confirm if airport transfers are available?
Flights / Transfers
- ContikiOperator•Written February 2025
  No airport transfers are available for this trip.
J
Jane
Asked on February 3rd, 2025
How much would be the down payment for the trip or do you have to pay in full? How do you stay with the friends who are going with you if you are paying separately?
Payments
Tour Details
- ContikiOperator•Written February 2025
  You will only need to pay the deposit if your travel date is more than 60 days away. However, if your trip is within 60 days, full payment will be required at the time of booking. You can see the deposit amount on the booking page when you're ready to book. If you and other travelers are paying separately, I can set up a separate inquiry while noting you are traveling together. Please confirm if you are within the age range of 18 to 35, as this is a youth tour.
L
Luis
Asked on January 26th, 2025
Are there any age restrictions for the tour?
Age Range
- ContikiOperator•Written January 2025
  Yes, the tour is specifically designed for travelers aged 18 to 35. Unfortunately, we cannot accept travelers outside of these age parameters.
N
Naomi
Asked on December 21st, 2024
I am 38, can I join this tour?
Age Range
- ContikiOperator•Written December 2024
  Contiki tours have an age restriction, requiring guests to be between 18-35 years old to participate. As you are outside this age range, you would not be eligible to join the trip.
D
Daniel
Asked on December 7th, 2024
What are the group size details for the tour?
Group size
- ContikiOperator•Written December 2024
  The maximum number of travellers in the group is 53.
L
Luc
Asked on November 29th, 2024
Are meals included in the tour?
Meals
- ContikiOperator•Written November 2024
  Breakfast is included with all pre/post nights. For additional meals, please refer to the specific tour itinerary.
J
Jose
Asked on September 3rd, 2024
What types of accommodations are used in the tour?
Accommodation
- ContikiOperator•Written September 2024
  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.
B
Bastian
Asked on August 26th, 2024
Can I visit sites not included in the itinerary during the tour?
Tour Details
- ContikiOperator•Written August 2024
  Yes, you can visit additional sites not included in the itinerary during your free time, ideally in coordination with the Trip Manager.
L
Laurie
Asked on August 2nd, 2024
Is this tour available at the end of September?
Price / Availability
- ContikiOperator•Written August 2024
  We have date on 30 September 2024, but the status is on request. It will take approximately 48 hours for our Operations team to get back to us regarding the confirmation or denial of the request. Contiki's trips are tailored to a specific age group 18 to 35-year-olds.
- L
  Laurie
  Traveler•Written August 2024
  I am interested in looking into Scotland and Ireland SeptOct 2025

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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.
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Payment information
- For any tour departing before July 12th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 12th, 2026, 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.
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