Great Britain & Ireland

The one that gives you the best of British culture, topped off with The Emerald Isles
Travel Style
In-Depth Explorer
Take your time and explore in-detail each destination on this trip.
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Duration
16 days
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Countries
4 Countries
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Meals
15 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners
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Transport Style
Coach
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Group Size
Average 35 people
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Team
Experienced Trip Manager & Driver Team and Local Guides
London, Liverpool, York, Lake District, Edinburgh, Scottish Highlands, West Highlands, Glasgow, Dublin, Cork, Galway, Londonderry, Belfast, Gretna Green, Hadrian's Wall, St. Andrews, Glenfinnan Viaduct, Stirling, Larne, Kilkenny, Blarney, Cliffs of Moher, Giant's Causeway
How Contiki works
Top Experiences
16 included & 16 free time add-ons available to add later
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See Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London & Westminster Abbey
Included
London
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Try and spot 'Nessie' on a cruise along the spectacular Loch Ness
Included
Scottish Highlands
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See Ben Nevis Britains highest mountain
Included
West Highlands
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Visit Blarney Castle and get the gift of the gab as you kiss the Blarney Stone
Included
Blarney
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Sip Scottish Whisky in an old Edinburgh pub while locals tell you folkloric tales
GBP 23.00
Edinburgh
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Visit the famous Guinness Storehouse and learn how to pour a pint of the black stuff
GBP 17.50
Dublin
Great Britain & Ireland
16 Inclusions
Experiences that are included with your trip
- See Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London & Westminster Abbey
- Walk in the footsteps of the Fab Four on a Magical Mystery Beatles Tour, Liverpool
- Walking tour of historic York
- Visit Bowness & see Windermere
- See Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace and the Royal Mile
- Entrance to Gretna Green Museum and take part in a historic wedding ceremony
- Try and spot 'Nessie' on a cruise along the spectacular Loch Ness
- See the Swilcan Bridge when you visit the home of golf, St Andrews
- See Ben Nevis Britains highest mountain
- Visit Stirling Castle & the William Wallace Monument
- Galway Walking Tour
- Visit Blarney Castle and get the gift of the gab as you kiss the Blarney Stone
- Entry to the magical Cliffs of Moher
- See the 17th century city walls of Londonderry
- City tour of Belfast with a Local Guide
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage listed Giant’s Causeway
16 Free Time Add-Ons
Optional experiences that you can choose from and pay for on your trip
- Ghost Walk 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
- Jamesons 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
- Experience some good old 'Irish Craic' with an evening of delicious food, drinks, traditional dancing, and some good laughs together GBP 52.00
Where You'll Stay
Learn more about the accommodation available on this trip
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Oriel House Hotel
Ballincollig, Ireland
Charming and cosy hotel in Ballincollig
1 night
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15 nights
All accommodation is included on this trip
15 nights in Hotel
About this trip
Cross the Irish sea, explore historic cities shrouded in folklore and mystery, gawp at Ireland's breathtaking landscapes and appreciate a culture of cool from as far back as the Beatles. Through London, York, Glasgow, Liverpool, Dublin and more, this 16-day tour of Britain and Ireland includes entrance into awe-inspiring attractions aplenty, including puckering up for the Blarney stone, cruising across Loch Ness and enjoying your very own Magical Mystery tour. It'll be love at first London site.
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Nights spent per location
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This trip can be booked in smaller sections, so you can pick your dream adventure, tailored for you

1 Country, 6 Days
Scotland
4.5
Visiting Edinburgh, St. Andrews, Scottish Highlands and 4 more
Visiting 7 places

2 Countries, 8 Days
Ireland
4.7
Visiting Dublin, Kilkenny, Cork and 6 more
Visiting 9 places

3 Countries, 13 Days
Scotland & Ireland
4.6
Visiting Edinburgh, St. Andrews, Scottish Highlands and 14 more
Visiting 17 places

2 Countries, 9 Days
England & Scotland
4.6
Visiting London, Liverpool, York and 10 more
Visiting 13 places
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