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Scotland and Ireland (Classic, Summer)

13 days
From Edinburgh to Dublin
4.9
21 traveler reviews
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NZ $4,667 per person

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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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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Highlights

  • Be serenaded by local musicians in Glaswegian pub
  • Visit an Edinburgh pub while locals share folkloric tales
  • Take the LegenDerry Walking Tour and uncover Ireland's history
  • Cycle through the historical and cultural wonders of Kilkenny
  • Eat authentic Irish food and enjoy Irish music, Dublin

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Start Edinburgh
  2. Day 2 Edinburgh
  3. Day 3 Edinburgh to Scottish Highlands
  4. Day 4 Scottish Highlands to Glasgow via Loch Ness and Dundreggan
  5. Day 5 Glasgow
  6. Day 6 Glasgow to Dublin
  7. Day 7 Dublin to Clonmel
  8. Day 8 Clonmel to Galway
  9. Day 9 Galway
  10. Day 10 Galway to Derry/Londonderry
  11. Day 11 Derry/Londonderry to Belfast
  12. Day 12 Belfast to Dublin
  13. Day 13 End Dublin
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Where You'll Stay

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Contiki

Number of tours

628

Age Range

18 to 35 years old

Response time

4 hours

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.3
  • 4.7
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  • Scotland and Ireland (Classic, Summer) reviewer 1
    · May 7th, 2024
    The guide were very good at getting us to events tour and making the trip as smooth as possible
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    Contiki commented on this review
    Thank you for sharing your feedback on your recent Contiki adventure. We are thrilled to hear that you had an incredible experience and can't wait to travel with you again.
    Trip date: March 2024
  • AB
    · March 10th, 2024
    it was fun had an amazing time
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    Trip date: September 2023
  • CL
    · February 9th, 2020
    Francesca my trip manager made this tour so...
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    Trip date: January 2020
  • A
    · August 15th, 2019
    Only did the Scotland but excellent overall
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    Trip date: June 2019
  • T
    · August 14th, 2019
    Splendid, absolutely marvellous!
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    Trip date: July 2019
  • Scotland and Ireland (Classic, Summer) reviewer 6
    · July 28th, 2019
    This trip was amazing!! So glad I did it!! Balls to the walls!
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    Trip date: July 2019
  • S
    · 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 driver Giuseppe were beyond amazing. Thanks for a great trip of a lifetime!
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    Trip date: July 2019
  • C
    · July 27th, 2019
    An amazing experience with an awesome team. Will definitely be doing another Contiki in the future
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    Trip date: July 2019
  • E
    · 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 helped me when i was sick and made me feel welcome as i am a solo traveller
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    Trip date: July 2019
  • J
    · July 27th, 2019
    It was a ton of fun, and the people on the tour were great.
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    Trip date: July 2019

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    Natalie

    Asked on May 23rd, 2025

    Is it possible this could start on July 24th?

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten May 2025

      The trip will depart from Edinburgh on 23-Jul-2025. Contiki tours have an age restriction, requiring guests to be between 18-35 years old to participate.

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    Joan

    Asked on May 23rd, 2025

    Why do you have age limit? I am 61 years old fit man. Long walking or cycling is not issue for me.

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten May 2025

      Contiki's age limit of 18–35 is to ensure a fun, social, and like-minded group experience, with activities and travel styles tailored to young adults. 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.

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    Antonio

    Asked on March 8th, 2025

    What is the maximum age for travelers on this tour?

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten March 2025

      Contiki trips are tailored for individuals aged 18 to 35 years old, and travelers outside this range cannot participate.

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    Cathy

    Asked on January 18th, 2025

    Are there any specific vaccine requirements for travelers?

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten January 2025

      Travelers must comply with any vaccine and booster requirements imposed by airlines or authorities in the visited destinations.

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    Adriano

    Asked on January 8th, 2025

    What should I do if I need additional accommodation before the tour?

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten January 2025

      You can inquire about booking additional nights at the same hotel prior to starting the tour.

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    Fiona

    Asked on December 13th, 2024

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten December 2024

      You can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button for further assistance.

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    Hans-Peter

    Asked on October 21st, 2024

    When will the tour start?

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten October 2024

      The tour begins at approximately 16:30 on the first day.

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    Edo

    Asked on October 13th, 2024

    Can I use my debit card for payments?

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten October 2024

      You can inquire about the accepted payment methods on the Contiki website.

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    Jamie

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten September 2024

      You can secure your spot by clicking the 'book now' button on the tour page.

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    Elena

    Asked on August 30th, 2024

    Are infants allowed on this tour?

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten September 2024

      Contiki tours have specific age requirements, and we cannot accommodate travelers outside of the 18 to 35 age range. Therefore, infants cannot join.

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    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type G.

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    Ireland, Scotland and Northern Ireland
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    • 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.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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    • For any tour departing before October 5th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 5th, 2025, 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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