Age 27-35

• 17 Breakfast (B)
• 5 Dinner (D)

• London: You’ll need Essential Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)From?January 8, 2025, UK law means that if you’re entering/transiting through border control in 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.
• London: A modular trip means fellow travellers will join and leave at various locations. There’ll be some goodbyes, sure, but there’ll also be plenty of hellos with new like-minded travellers.
• London: For this trip, you’ll need just two currencies – the British Pound and the Euro.
• Edinburgh: You’ll be on the road for around 2-3 hours between stops. We’ll check out some cities along the way, so that you can soak up some more of the localities in the British Isles. Either way, get ready for all the beautiful backdrops you’ll see.
• Edinburgh: You’ll cross the Irish Sea aboard a modern, high-speed ferry with comfy facilities. Best part? You’ll be able to leave the coach and explore the ferry and its food court during the 2-hour journey. We’ll hop back on the coach before disembarking.
• London: You’ll stay in a Twin share room (meaning you’ll be paired with a fellow traveller of the same gender, and will have two separate beds). If you’re booking your trip with a friend/travel companion – just let us know, so we can join your bookings and ensure you share a room. Need a lil’ more privacy? You’re welcome to opt for a single supplement if you like.

• Windsor: Walk the iconic tree-lined ‘Long Walk’ and take in the fantastic views of Windsor Castle. Keep your eyes peeled! You might even spot a royal if you’re lucky.
• Bath: Live out your Bridgerton dreams as you wander around Bath’s historic and regal architecture.
• Oxford: Wander around the quaint canals and streets of Oxford. And also the grounds of one of the most famous universities in the world!
• Stratford-upon-Avon: Explore the town that this legendary literature writer once called home. From Shakespeare’s birthplace to where we he was buried – you’ll find clues about his life scattered everywhere in this town.
• 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.
• 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.
• Stirling: Explore the sights of Stirling and get a selfie with the memorial to the iconic Scottish knight.
• Mallaig: We’ll visit Helix Park, home to The Kelpies (horse statues, standing at 100ft tall & weighing more than 300 tonnes each). It’s a wonder to behold. Plus, there’s also an adventure play park with woodlands and boardwalks for some added fun. 
• 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. 

Step into a living laboratory of restoration and learn about rewilding at Dundreggan. Hear how the ancient Caledonian pine forest is returning and meet stories of the Scottish wildcat and red squirrel, supported by Trees for Life.

Guides explain seed nurseries, habitat corridors, and the patient work of reviving biodiversity. Trails, interpretation, and Highland air bring conservation out of textbooks and into the landscape itself.

Glide beneath willows as you punt the River Cherwell from Magdalen Bridge, drifting past college boathouses and college meadows. Embrace a quintessential Oxford ritual at a lazy summertime pace.

Learn the art of the pole or sit back as your guide steers along quiet backwaters where herons and rowing crews share the view. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Sit down with a specialist to sample drams in a guided whisky tasting. Compare Highlands to Islay, savor single malt and peat smoke, and decode labels from Speyside to Campbeltown as you raise a dram.

From barley and barrel to nose and finish, learn the craft behind Scotland’s national spirit. Expect stories, regional maps, and a newfound favorite. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Climb volcanic Castle Rock to explore Edinburgh Castle, seat of monarchs and guardian of the city skyline. See the Crown Jewels, the ancient Stone of Destiny, and historic batteries looking down the Royal Mile.

Guides bring sieges, royal intrigues, and regimental tales to life as you step through halls, chapels, and ramparts. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Explore Titanic Belfast, where immersive displays and the thrilling Shipyard Ride chart the liner’s creation. Trace design blueprints, worker stories, and launch day, following the ship from design to maiden voyage in award-winning interactive galleries.

The building’s shimmering hull-shaped facade anchors the very slips where Titanic was built, connecting industrial pride with human tales. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Visit the windswept edge of empire to see Hadrian’s Wall. Stand beside turf-topped Roman frontier stones, scan the line of milecastles and ramparts, and pause for photos and reflection across rolling border country.

Built in the 2nd century to guard Britannia’s northern limit, the wall stitched forts, watchtowers, and garrisons into a single defensive thread. The drama of moorland vistas pairs with the quiet power of ancient engineering.

Explore the birthplace of golf at St Andrews Links and Old Course, tread the storied Swilcan Bridge, and wander lanes tied to Scotland’s oldest university. Seek out the haunting cathedral ruins overlooking the North Sea.

From medieval scholars to Open champions, St Andrews blends academic gravitas with windswept fairways. The town’s closes, collegiate quads, and sandy shores offer a timeless snapshot of Scottish tradition and coastal light.

Glide across Scotland’s most storied waters as you cruise Loch Ness. Keep watch for mythical ‘Nessie’, frame ruins of Urquhart Castle, and admire misty Highland slopes dropping to the inky, glacier-carved loch.

Containing more water than all the lakes of England and Wales combined, Loch Ness carries legends as deep as its trench. Breeze, wavelets, and distant heather-clad hills set an elemental Highland scene.

Explore Stirling’s cobbled heart with views up to Stirling Castle, a fortress that once guarded the crossing of Scotland. Connect with the William Wallace legacy, gaze toward the battlegrounds of Bannockburn, and wander atmospheric old town closes.

From royal intrigue to clan rivalries, Stirling sits at the pivot of Scottish history. Its skyline—castle, crags, and monuments—tells a tale of independence written in stone.

Marvel at The Kelpies, two 100-ft steel horse heads shimmering beside the Forth & Clyde Canal. These colossal sculptures celebrate Scotland’s canal heritage and working draft horses through striking engineering artistry.

Walk the boardwalks and reflective pools as changing light animates the plates of steel. The Kelpies fuse myth and muscle—public art on a grand scale that speaks to the region’s industrial past and creative present.

Stand atop interlocking pillars at the Giant’s Causeway, where geometric basalt columns tumble into the sea. Hear the Finn McCool legend as you scan cliffs, coves, and the restless Atlantic swells.

Volcanic eruptions sculpted this honeycomb of stone, later chiselled by time and tide. Boardwalks and cliff paths deliver ever-shifting angles—photographer heaven and a geology lesson under open skies.

Take a panoramic spin through Belfast on a driving tour. Trace stories on the Peace Walls and murals, glimpse City Hall and Cathedral Quarter, and roll by cranes and slips of the Titanic Quarter.

Your guide unpacks a city reborn—where shipbuilders once hammered steel and communities now write new chapters. Architecture, street art, and shipyard silhouettes map Belfast’s complex past and contemporary energy.

Climb turreted stairways to medieval Blarney Castle and, if you wish, kiss the Blarney Stone for the famed gift of the gab. Wander ferny glades, poison gardens, and woodland gardens wrapped around the River Martin.

Built in the 15th century, Blarney blends fortress grit with romantic grounds. From battlements to brooks, the site pairs lively folklore with atmospheric Irish scenery.

Walk cliffside paths to the soaring Cliffs of Moher for a sweeping Atlantic panorama. Spot O’Brien’s Tower on the headland and watch kittiwakes and guillemots wheel above sea-bird colonies clinging to the rock.

These ancient sandstone and shale cliffs, rising over 200 meters, stage Ireland at its most elemental—wind in your hair, surf thundering below, and the Aran Islands etched on the horizon.

Wander lively lanes to Eyre Square and the arches of the Spanish Arch, where trad riffs spill from doorways and buskers animate street corners. Duck into snug pubs and feel Galway’s buskers and pubs culture and Gaelic spirit.

Merchant houses, stone quays, and painted shopfronts tell of trade across the Bay. Between cobbles and coastal light, Galway charms with convivial rhythm and west-of-Ireland warmth.

Circle the complete circuit of 17th-century city walls for elevated views of guildhalls, spires, and the River Foyle. Glimpse the Bogside murals and stride the graceful Peace Bridge as you unpack plantation origins and plantation history.

Earthen bastions, cannon points, and tiled lanes reveal a city that has navigated conflict and creativity. The walls hold centuries of stories in their stone.

Join a local expert to trace bold murals and hidden tags on a street art walking tour through Stokes Croft and Nelson Street. Spot nods to Banksy, meet community collectives, and explore the city’s creative counterculture in technicolor detail.

Hear how abandoned spaces became open-air galleries and why Bristol’s visual scene keeps evolving. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Follow a storyteller through alleys and guided ghost walk routes, threading shadowy snickelways and graveyard gates. Hear tales of plague and poltergeists as a lantern-lit atmosphere magnifies every whisper and footfall.

From Roman legions to medieval apothecaries, York’s spirits crowd the imagination. Theatre, history, and shivers blend in this after-dark ramble. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Suit up for a wet-and-wild ascent as you scramble up rocky ghylls, clamber beside clear plunge pools, and crest mini-waterfalls beneath ferny banks. This kinetic encounter with the Lake District fells delivers pure, playful adrenaline.

Guides lead small groups through safe, thrilling routes carved by mountain streams. Expect cold water, big grins, and serious bragging rights. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Paddle the tranquil south end as you canoe on Loch Ness, skimming glass-calm waters beneath pine slopes. Watch for ripples, deer on shore, and wheeling ospreys amid the Highland wildlife of the southern shoreline.

Guides provide equipment, technique tips, and local lore as you glide between sheltered bays and wide-open vistas. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Gather for a convivial traditional Scottish dinner accompanied by live folk music. Sample haggis, neeps and tatties, raise a glass to new friends, and catch the foot-tapping ceilidh spirit as the room fills with reels and stories.

Hosted in a local venue, this evening blends hearty regional flavors with warm Highland hospitality. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Spin through medieval lanes on a guided bike ride, circling Kilkenny Castle and riverside paths. Coast past abbey ruins and craft studios along the River Nore, discovering secret courtyards and stone arches in the city’s core medieval lanes.

Guides share tales of merchant guilds and Norman lords as you roll through Ireland’s ‘Marble City’. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Go behind the scenes at Jameson Distillery Midleton to learn why Irish whiskey is triple-distilled for smoothness. Stroll maturation warehouses, explore copper pot stills, and finish with a comparative guided tasting.

From grain to glass, hear stories of coopers, blenders, and time’s quiet magic on casks. A must for whiskey-curious travelers. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Ride a ferry to the Aran Islands and pedal quiet lanes past stone cottages and patchwork limestone fields and stone walls. Climb to clifftop Dún Aonghasa, perched on the windswept Atlantic edge for heart-thumping views.

Gaeltacht culture, island ponies, and sea air frame a day rich in tradition and wild scenery. This experience (summer departures) is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Step onto a working smallholding for a sheepdog demonstration. Watch working border collies respond to whistles and commands, then sit down to a hearty farmhouse lunch that showcases rural Irish traditions.

Meet the shepherd, learn training secrets, and feel the bond between dog, land, and flock. This authentic countryside interlude is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Walk with a local through Derry’s Bogside to read the Bogside murals like open-air chapters. Unpack story of the Troubles, civil rights marches, and peace processes from a local guide’s perspective amid evocative streetscapes.

Context, nuance, and lived experience bring headlines to life in the neighborhoods that shaped them. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Ascend the Storehouse to learn the craft behind Ireland’s iconic stout at the Guinness Storehouse. Master the ritual and learn to pour the perfect pint, then toast at the Gravity Bar with 360-degree views across the Dublin skyline.

From barley roasting aromas to vintage adverts, this multi-sensory journey connects brand lore with brewing science. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Gather for a convivial farewell dinner in the capital, celebrating new friendships over contemporary Irish cuisine. Raise a glass to road-trip highlights and savor your final night together in a lively neighborhood venue.

Seasonal ingredients and modern takes on classics set the tone for a warm, celebratory close to your Ireland chapter. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Amble through Stratford-upon-Avon to half-timbered facades, market squares, and leafy riverbanks. Pass Shakespeare’s Birthplace and the resting place at Holy Trinity Church, tracing the lanes and half-timbered streets that shaped the Bard’s early world.

Unpack stories of Elizabethan guilds, traveling players, and bustling coaching inns. This small town’s literary footprint looms large—its grammar school, theaters, and Tudor houses aligning into a vivid portrait of England’s most celebrated playwright.

Join a guided city tour through Liverpool’s maritime streets and music lore. Trace Beatles heritage—Penny Lane and the Cavern Quarter, admire the red-brick warehouses of Royal Albert Dock, and roll by storied football shrines like Anfield.

Hear how Atlantic trade forged fortunes and how four local lads transformed global pop culture. The waterfront skyline, Pier Head ‘Three Graces’, and vibrant neighborhoods reveal a city that marries working-class grit with creative swagger.

Discover York’s layered past as you gaze up at York Minster, thread the crooked timber fronts of The Shambles, and stride along medieval city walls with views over rooftops and gardens. The city’s Viking and Roman roots echo at every turn.

From Eboracum to Jórvík, legions and longships left their mark on this trading crossroads. Today, Gothic stonework, guildhalls, and ancient gateways create a beguiling maze that rewards slow wandering and keen eyes.

Wander cobbled lanes beneath spires and domes as you explore the University of Oxford. View the photogenic Radcliffe Camera, pass the venerable Bodleian Library, and peek into quads of medieval colleges framed by climbing ivy and mellow Cotswold stone.

Absorb scholarly traditions stretching back nearly a millennium. From debating societies to boat crews on the Cherwell, Oxford blends academic intensity with collegiate charm—its libraries, chapels, and dining halls forming a living museum of British learning.

Stroll the grand, tree-lined avenue and walk the iconic Long Walk to sweeping viewpoints of Windsor Castle. From the Copper Horse to the riverside, take in manicured parkland and the royal town on the Thames, with time to pause for photos and reflection across the castle’s soaring battlements.

Absorb centuries of pageantry: Windsor is the world’s largest inhabited castle, home to monarchs since the 11th century. Gaze toward St George’s Chapel and the Upper Ward and enjoy the palpable sense of living British heritage that defines Windsor.

Explore Bath’s harmonious crescents and creamy stone as you admire the Royal Crescent, The Circus and the elegant span of Pulteney Bridge. Meander past honey-hued townhouses and colonnades that showcase the city’s Regency elegance, with the steamy heart of the Roman Baths nearby.

Hear how Georgian architects shaped this UNESCO-listed city with symmetrical streets and social squares. Imagine carriages rolling by as you trace the outlines of Roman Aquae Sulis and the later spa town beloved by writers and high society alike.