Scotland & Ireland | Age 27-35 | Summer | 2026

What's Included

• Dining Summary

  The tour includes 12 breakfasts and 4 dinners.

• St. Andrews

  Visit St. Andrews, the birthplace of golf, and explore the historic Swilcan Bridge.

• Stirling

  Explore the sights of Stirling and take a selfie with the memorial to the iconic Scottish knight.

• 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, featured in many films including a Harry Potter one.

• Galway

  Explore the cobbled streets of Galway, see Lynch’s Castle, Eyre Square, and enjoy the best pubs.

• Derry/Londonderry

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

• Loch Ness

  Enjoy a cruise along Loch Ness with your Contiki crew, keeping an eye out for the mythical 'Nessie'.

• Scottish Highlands

  Learn about the reintroduction of native animal species and the reforestation of the Caledonian pine forest.

What's Not Included

Optional tours such as the Edinburgh Castle tour are not included in the base package.

Mode of Transport

Travel through the scenic landscapes of Scotland and Ireland with ease, enjoying coach transfers between destinations such as Edinburgh, the Scottish Highlands, Glasgow, Dublin, Clonmel, Galway, Derry, and Belfast, with opportunities for local exploration and optional excursions.

Accommodation

Stay in comfortable accommodations such as the Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge, Loch Ness Lodge Hotel Drumnadrochit, Ibis Budget Glasgow, Travelodge Plus Dublin City Centre, Talbot Hotel Clonmel, Travelodge Galway City Hotel, and Holiday Inn Express Derry, ensuring a restful experience throughout your journey.

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.
• 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.
• 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’.
• Scottish Highlands: Ever wondered how native animal species - like the Scottish Red Squirrel, Lynx and Beavers - are reintroduced into the wild? Come learn about it all from an expert (who'll also tell you how the Caledonian pine forest is being reforested too!). Every penny you spend here will directly support Trees for Life, a TreadRight supported project.

FAQs

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