Ireland in a Week | Age 27-35 | Summer

What's Included

• Dining Summary

  The tour includes 7 breakfasts and 3 dinners.

• Giant's Causeway

  Visit the Giant's Causeway, a quirky natural wonder that must be seen to be believed.

• Belfast

  Explore Belfast with a local guide to see all the landmarks and learn about the city’s checkered history.

• Blarney Castle

  Visit Blarney Castle and have the chance to kiss the Blarney Stone to get the ‘gift of the gab’.

• Cliffs of Moher

  Visit the rugged and photogenic Cliffs of Moher, famous for being featured in many films.

• Galway

  Explore the well-loved Irish city of Galway, including Lynch’s Castle, Eyre Square, and the best pubs.

• Derry/Londonderry

  Take a look around Ireland’s only walled city, Derry/Londonderry, built in the 17th Century.

What's Not Included

The farewell dinner on the last night in Dublin is a Free Time Add-On and not included in the tour price.

Mode of Transport

Travel through Ireland and Northern Ireland by coach, with opportunities to explore cities like Dublin, Clonmel, Galway, Derry/Londonderry, and Belfast, offering a seamless and scenic journey across the Emerald Isle.

Accommodation

Stay in comfortable accommodations such as the Travelodge Plus Dublin City Centre, Talbot Hotel Clonmel, Travelodge Galway City Hotel, Holiday Inn Express Derry, and Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre, ensuring a restful night's sleep after each day's adventures.

Dining Summary

• 7 Breakfast (B)
• 3 Dinner (D)

Included Experience

• 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.
• Dublin: What currency is used in Ireland? When you’re in the Republic of Ireland (or just Ireland), the currency used is Euros. In Northern Ireland, you’ll have to use the British Pound.
• Dublin: What should I pack? Weather in Ireland varies between the seasons, and can be somewhat unpredictable. The Irish like to say that you can expect 4 seasons in one day! In summer we recommend packing comfortable shoes for walking, a light waterproof jacket and UV protection such as a hat and sunscreen. In winter, we recommend warmer clothes; comfortable shoes for walking, a thick waterproof jacket, beanie, scarf, gloves, and an umbrella as backup.
• Dublin: What will the weather be like? Depending on the time of year you decide to travel to Ireland, the weather can vary quite a bit. In summer you will typically find the driest and warmest days, with temperatures ranging from 13 degrees to 24 degrees, and longer daylight hours. Winter visitors can expect much colder conditions, with temperatures ranging from 2 degrees to 10 degrees, shorter daylight hours and higher likelihood of wind and rain. A common saying in Ireland is ‘If you don’t like the weather just wait five minutes’ as the conditions can change throughout the day.