looking to book Ireland in a week September 23 to October 1 (need to leave on the 30th, though). I would also like to book a private room.

After reviewing availability, the next open date we can offer is 24 September 2025, which is on request, with a cost of CA$3,186.00 based on single room occupancy. Please note that any missed portions of the itinerary will not affect the overall trip cost, as this is a packaged tour. Additionally, the trip rate is subject to change.

My wife and I are in our late sixties....I noticed the age group for this tour is 18-35...Would we be out of place due to our age or do middle aged people upto 70 go on this tour too ?

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. We have several sister brands that offer fantastic travel experiences without age restrictions, such as Trafalgar and Costsaver.

only have 5 days in total can you get off tour at that point and make own arrangements if not completing whole tour? is the price the same as full tour?

You do have the option to end the trip early, but you are not compensated for the lost days of the trip. Will be the same price as the full tour.

Will 2 year old be allowed with the tours?

This tour is a youth focused tour and no children will be allowed. You can check on our tours, under age range to see, what tours allow kids of 2 years old. You have an option to add age under the filter section when searching for tours.

What's the difference between the Active and Regular tour?

The Active Ireland Trip is packed with experiences to get your adrenaline pumping. A good level of fitness and the ability to hike for 4-6 kms on uneven ground is required. You will need to know how to swim to participate in any water based activities. We have special departures with experiences like Kissing the Blarney Stone in Cork and pouring the perfect pint in Dublin, combined with Active Experiences every day. We will mix it up with a range of experiences like White Water Rafting, Kayaking and loads of epic hikes.

From

$2,050

US $1,845 per person

Ireland in a Week (Classic, Summer)

8 days

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Start and end in Dublin

4.5

27 traveler reviews

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Operator: Contiki
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 50
Ages 18-35

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Itinerary

Day 1
Dublin
Meals
Dinner (Dinner with travel group at Temple Bar)
Accommodation
Hotel (Travelodge Plus Dublin City Centre (or similar))
Included Activities
- Meet Trip Manager
- Dinner with travel group at Temple Bar
Optional Activities
- Explore Dublin's pubs and attractions independently
Landmarks
Temple Bar
Day 2
Dublin to Clonmel
Meals
Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel (Talbot Hotel Clonmel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Dinner at hotel
Optional Activities
- Bicycle ride and exploration of Kilkenny (castle, cathedral, medieval charm)
- Whiskey tasting at Jameson's Distillery in Midleton
Landmarks
Kilkenny Castle
Kilkenny Cathedral
Jameson's Distillery
Day 3
Clonmel to Galway via Blarney
Accommodation
Hotel (Travelodge Galway City Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Kiss the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle
- Visit Blarney Castle
- View Cliffs of Moher
- Explore Galway
Landmarks
Blarney Castle
Blarney Stone
Cliffs of Moher
Galway
Day 4
Galway
Accommodation
Hotel (Travelodge Galway City Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Explore Galway
Optional Activities
- Ferry ride to Aran Islands (summer departures only)
- Bike ride around Aran Islands farms
- Visit Dún Aonghasa prehistoric fortress ruins
- Learn Gaelic
Landmarks
Aran Islands
Dún Aonghasa
Day 5
Galway to Derry/Londonderry
Accommodation
Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Derry (or similar)), Hotel (Waterfoot Hotel Londonderry (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Authentic rural Irish experience with shepherd and sheepdogs with homemade lunch
- Guided tour of Bogside neighbourhood
Landmarks
Derry/Londonderry
Bogside
Day 6
Derry/Londonderry to Belfast via Giant's Causeway
Accommodation
Hotel (Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre (or similar)), Hotel (ibis budget Belfast City Centre (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Giant's Causeway UNESCO World Heritage site
- Driving tour of Belfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Titanic Museum Belfast
Landmarks
Giant's Causeway
Titanic Museum
Day 7
Belfast to Dublin
Accommodation
Hotel (Travelodge Plus Dublin City Centre (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Visit Guinness Storehouse and learn to pull a pint
- Free Time Add-On farewell dinner
Landmarks
Guinness Storehouse
Day 8
Departure from Dublin
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Temple Bar

Landmarks
Kilkenny Castle
Kilkenny Cathedral
Jameson's Distillery

Landmarks
Blarney Castle
Blarney Stone
Cliffs of Moher
Galway

Landmarks
Aran Islands
Dún Aonghasa

Landmarks
Derry/Londonderry
Bogside

Landmarks
Giant's Causeway
Titanic Museum

Landmarks
Guinness Storehouse

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Transport

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Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Travelodge Plus Dublin City Centre (or similar)
Hotel
Days 1, 7
Talbot Hotel Clonmel (or similar)
Hotel
day 2
Travelodge Galway City Hotel (or similar)
Hotel
Days 3, 4
Holiday Inn Express Derry (or similar)
Hotel
day 5
Waterfoot Hotel Londonderry (or similar)
Hotel
day 5
ibis budget Belfast City Centre (or similar)
Hotel
day 6
Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre (or similar)
Hotel
day 6

Operated by

Contiki

4.7

(6,245 reviews)

Number of tours

540

Age Range

18 to 35 years old

Response time

8 hours

Response rate

84%

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Traveler Reviews

4.5

Overall rating based on 27 Reviews

Itinerary
4.6
Transport
4.7
Guide
4.6
Accommodation
4.3
Food
4.3
Tour Operator
4.7

Megan
April 8th, 2025
5.0
Jacob was the best tour guide!
Traveled in April 2025
Reply from: Contiki
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are pleased that you have enjoyed your adventure. We hope you will travel with us again.
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Mark
July 10th, 2023
3.0
Really wish they spelled out that the Ireland trip is just a portion of a larger trip - most of the people have...
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Traveled in July 2023
K
Kat
October 3rd, 2022
5.0
Had an amazing trip!! Was far better than I could have possibly imagined and I would definitely book with Contiki...
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Traveled in September 2022
Reply from: Contiki
Thank you for your great review. We're delighted you had such an incredible experience and that our team left such a positive impression from beginning to end. We look forward to hosting you on your next Contiki trip soon.
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Ryan
June 5th, 2022
5.0
Me and my girlfriend had an amazing time on this trip! It is packed full of activities and the free time add-on...
Me and my girlfriend had an amazing time on this trip! It is packed full of activities and the free time add-on options are awesome and not super expensive. The age restriction makes for a quite a lively group, and the guides will show you where to go out at night. Highly recommend this trip!Show more
Traveled in April 2022
Haley
November 25th, 2021
5.0
Amazing experience! You get to see all of the highlights of Ireland and Northern Ireland with a great crew. This is...
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Traveled in September 2021
J
Jamie
September 12th, 2021
5.0
Ireland is a great place and the people are friendly and welcoming. Matt was a great guide. The tour highly recommended!
Traveled in September 2021
B
Brittany
November 10th, 2019
5.0
Amazing trip, Cerrie was an excellent and knowledgeable guide.
Traveled in November 2019
Reply from: Contiki
Hey Brittany, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. We are glad we could provide you with a memorable experience. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.
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Leslee
August 14th, 2019
5.0
The tour was great and our guide Remi was very organized and informative. The overall experience exceeded all...
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Traveled in July 2019
Reply from: Contiki
Hey Leslee, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. We are so happy to know to had a wonderful Contiki experience. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.
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JennaDeRita
July 27th, 2019
5.0
Remi and Giuseppe were awesome!! They made this trip so easy for us to just enjoy all the Ireland has to offer....
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Traveled in July 2019
Reply from: Contiki
Hey JennaDeRita, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. Keep checking our website for more trips and more fun experiences. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.
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J
JohnDriscoll
June 22nd, 2019
4.5
Was a great trip! Was able to see a great part of Ireland!
Traveled in June 2019
Reply from: Contiki
Hey John, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. We are glad you had a good time with us. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.
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Tyler
Asked on September 12th, 2025
looking to book Ireland in a week September 23 to October 1 (need to leave on the 30th, though). I would also like to book a private room.
Accommodation
Tour Details
- ContikiOperator•Written September 2025
  After reviewing availability, the next open date we can offer is 24 September 2025, which is on request, with a cost of CA$3,186.00 based on single room occupancy. Please note that any missed portions of the itinerary will not affect the overall trip cost, as this is a packaged tour. Additionally, the trip rate is subject to change.
- T
  Tyler
  Traveler•Written September 2025
  the link takes me to a trip in November. are you able to adjust the dates to start on September 24?
- ContikiOperator•Written September 2025
  We apologize for any confusion caused. We've now updated the tour to the Classic Summer version, which allows for the September 24, 2025 departure date you requested. You should also be able to manually select this version for this tour on the website by choosing "Classic, Summer" under the "Select your tour version" dropdown.
S
Sam
Asked on February 13th, 2025
My wife and I are in our late sixties....I noticed the age group for this tour is 18-35...Would we be out of place due to our age or do middle aged people upto 70 go on this tour too ?
Age Range
Tour Details
- ContikiOperator•Written February 2025
  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. We have several sister brands that offer fantastic travel experiences without age restrictions, such as Trafalgar and Costsaver.
E
Edward
Asked on April 13th, 2023
only have 5 days in total can you get off tour at that point and make own arrangements if not completing whole tour? is the price the same as full tour?
Tour Details
- ContikiOperator•Written April 2023
  You do have the option to end the trip early, but you are not compensated for the lost days of the trip. Will be the same price as the full tour.
P
Pamela
Asked on February 10th, 2023
Will 2 year old be allowed with the tours?
Age Range
Tour Details
- ContikiOperator•Written February 2023
  This tour is a youth focused tour and no children will be allowed. You can check on our tours, under age range to see, what tours allow kids of 2 years old. You have an option to add age under the filter section when searching for tours.
A
Arthur
Asked on July 12th, 2022
What's the difference between the Active and Regular tour?
Tour Details
- ContikiOperator•Written July 2022
  The Active Ireland Trip is packed with experiences to get your adrenaline pumping. A good level of fitness and the ability to hike for 4-6 kms on uneven ground is required. You will need to know how to swim to participate in any water based activities. We have special departures with experiences like Kissing the Blarney Stone in Cork and pouring the perfect pint in Dublin, combined with Active Experiences every day. We will mix it up with a range of experiences like White Water Rafting, Kayaking and loads of epic hikes.

From

$2,050

-10%

US $1,845 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Best price guarantee Learn More

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Ireland in a Week (Classic, Summer)

Itinerary

Dublin

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Dublin to Clonmel

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Clonmel to Galway via Blarney

Included Activities

Galway

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Galway to Derry/Londonderry

Optional Activities

Derry/Londonderry to Belfast via Giant's Causeway

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Belfast to Dublin

Optional Activities

Departure from Dublin

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