Great Britain And Ireland (Summer, 16 Days)

Others

Liverpool: One for fans of The Beatles. Walk in the footsteps of the Fab Four and see all the iconic landmarks on this jaunt around Liverpool. York Minster: Explore this historic city and get to know its Viking and Roman roots. Check out highlights such as Clifford's Tower and York Minster. Edinburgh: Holyrood Palace. The Royal Mile. Edinburgh Castle. They’re all here to fill up your memory and Insta feed. 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. Fort William: Heads up ‘Potterheads’. Keep your eyes peeled for the Hogwarts Express. 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’. Stirling: Explore the sights of Stirling and get a selfie with the memorial to the iconic Scottish knight. 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. 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.

Transport

Coach

Accommodation

15 nights in Hotels

Hygieneprotocol

All guests travelling with Contiki through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. For guests travelling with Contiki from 1 January 2023, Covid-19 vaccinations and boosters are highly recommended, but no longer required. Please note that regardless of time of travel guests will need to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destination visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than above. It is guests’ responsibility to ensure that they comply at all times with these requirements. No refunds will be given if guests are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to their failure to comply with these requirements.

Guide

A highly trained Trip Manager who brings your adventure to life. An expert driver who knows foreign roads better than Google Maps. Local Guides who make tourist traps a thing of the past. This is your team. Smart, friendly, fun, and integral to everything we do.

Meals

5 Dinner (D) 15 Breakfast (B)

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

Flights

Flights are not included.

Optional

Explore the well-worn lanes and tiny alleyways of the old town in search of ghosts in York - considered the most haunted city in Europe GBP 6.00 Take a cruise along the beautiful Lake Windermere in the Lake District GBP 8.25 Hadrian's Wall GBP 7.80 Enjoy an evening of traditional Scottish food, music and dancing (haggis for the brave) GBP 39.00 Walk along the Roman structure of Hadrian's Wall GBP 7.50 Get exclusive entry and a guided tour of the richly historical Edinburgh Castle GBP 20.50 Sip Scottish Whisky in an old Edinburgh pub while locals tell you folkloric tales GBP 23.00 Eat in a local pub with the owners and be serenaded by local musicians, Glasgow GBP 37.00 Jameson's Whiskey Distillery tour GBP 18.00 Cycle through the historical and cultural wonders of Kilkenny GBP 19.00 Explore the ancient cultural churches and hike and cycle along the beautiful Aran Islands (Summer Only) GBP 30.00 Sheep Dog Experience GBP 28.00 Take a LegenDerry Walking Tour and uncover Ireland's troubled recent history GBP 10.00 Visit the epic Titanic Museum and learn all about the doomed ship at its original home, Belfast GBP 16.65 Visit the famous Guinness Storehouse and learn how to pour a pint of the black stuff GBP 17.50 Eat authentic Irish food and enjoy Irish music at The Merry Ploughboy, Dublin GBP 52.00

Insurance

Insurance is not included.