Age 27-35

• 12 Breakfast (B)
• 4 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.
• 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.
• 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.

• 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. 

Join a guided overview taking in Belfast City Hall, leafy quadrangles at Queen’s University and the waterfront cranes framing the Titanic Quarter.

Gain perspective on recent history as you pass political murals on the Falls and Shankill, learning how culture, creativity and shipbuilding heritage shape the city today. It’s a balanced look at past and present.

Visit Blarney Castle, a 15th-century fortress wrapped in gardens and woodland. Climb the tower to kiss the Blarney Stone and claim the famed ‘gift of the gab’.

Between battlements and herbaceous borders, uncover legends of chieftains, sieges and the curious Poison Garden. Panoramic views from the keep add a rousing finish to this storied rite of passage.

Stand at the edge of the wild Atlantic on the Cliffs of Moher, peat-topped ramparts plunging to surf and spray. Trace the headland paths to O’Brien’s Tower for sweeping panoramas.

Watch seabird colonies wheel on ocean thermals and feel the power of the Atlantic swells below. Weather shifts are part of the theatre—mists, bursts of sunlight and whitecaps in motion.

Get your bearings in Galway with a relaxed amble from Eyre Square through the Latin Quarter and Shop Street. Hear the chatter of buskers, pass color-splashed pub fronts and feel the city’s creative pulse.

Spot the carved facade of Lynch’s Castle and learn how this harbor town became a hub of trade and music. Evenings here hum with fiddles, stories and an easygoing, convivial rhythm.

Circle Ireland’s only intact 17th-century city walls, stopping at bastions and the landmark Shipquay Gate. Views unfold over red-roofed streets, the River Foyle and the neighborhoods below.

Hear how sieges, crafts and cross-community life shaped this compact city, and look toward the Bogside murals from a thoughtful vantage. The elevated circuit offers history with every step.

Walk among the Giant’s Causeway, a surreal sweep of hexagonal basalt columns forged by ancient lava flows. Pick your path along the honeycomb stones where sea and geology meet.

Unpack the science behind this UNESCO World Heritage Site and hear the local legend of Finn McCool striding to Scotland. It’s raw coastline, myth and natural architecture in one stop.

Taste Scotland in a glass as you join a whisky tasting led by a local expert. Explore single malt and blended styles, comparing notes on fruit, spice and the smoky Islay peat that lingers on the finish.

Learn how cask maturation shapes character while you refine your nose and palate. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Ascend the Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle, perched atop an extinct volcano with sweeping city views. Step into the Great Hall and see the Honours of Scotland (Crown Jewels) and the storied Stone of Destiny.

Hear of sieges, monarchs and medieval firepower as you explore ramparts and courtyards. This guided visit is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Swap deck for paddle and canoe the southern reaches of Loch Ness, skimming mirror-calm water beneath pine-clad slopes. Set an easy rhythm and search for wildlife along quiet inlets and shorelines.

Guides provide technique and safety tips as Highland scenery unfolds from water level. This active adventure is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Celebrate with a convivial evening of ceilidh culture—hearty dishes, fiddles and foot-tapping reels. Share stories over seasonal Scottish flavors and soak up the warmth of traditional live music.

Try a step or two as the band calls dances and toasts rise around the room. This festive experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Switch gears for a guided bike ride through Kilkenny’s riverside paths and medieval lanes. Spin beside the River Nore, trace the leafy Canal Walk and roll past stone towers and townhouses.

Pause for photos near the Black Abbey and castle greens as your guide layers in local lore. This active outing is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Journey to Jameson Distillery Midleton to follow barley from mash to glass among gleaming copper pot stills and atmospheric maturation warehouses.

Complete your visit with a comparative tasting that teases out vanilla, spice and orchard notes in Ireland’s signature spirit. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Ride the ferry to the Aran Islands for a day of Atlantic air and Gaelic culture. Cycle past stone-walled fields to the dramatic Dún Aonghasa cliff-top fort, where the land ends in sheer limestone.

Hear Irish spoken in shops and cafés and feel time slow to island pace. This summer-season experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Witness a masterclass in teamwork during a sheepdog demonstration on a working hillside farm. Watch keen-eyed border collies respond to whistles, guiding flocks with speed and precision.

Chat with the shepherd about rural life before sitting down to a homemade lunch featuring local produce. This authentic countryside visit is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Walk through living history on a guided visit to the Bogside murals, powerful artworks that chart the Civil Rights era and Bloody Sunday. Gain context from a local voice sensitive to the city’s past.

See the People’s Gallery up close and reflect at key sites where recent history unfolded. This thoughtful tour is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Step into the story at Titanic Belfast, set on the original Harland & Wolff slipways. Wander immersive galleries charting design, build and launch, from drawing offices to ocean-liner interiors.

Engage with models, archival film and interactive exhibits that bring the RMS Titanic to life in its birth city. This museum visit is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Explore the seven floors of the Guinness Storehouse at St James’s Gate, tracing roasted barley to creamy head through interactive brewing exhibits.

Try your hand at learning to pour the perfect pint, then toast the city from the Gravity Bar views over Dublin. This classic Dublin experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Bring the group together for a convivial farewell dinner in Dublin, where storytelling and song flow as easily as the conversation.

Raise a glass during a traditional Irish music session and savor one last night of laughter with new friends. This special evening is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Explore the Dundreggan Rewilding Centre in Glenmoriston to learn how the ancient Caledonian pine forest is being restored. Interactive trails and exhibits reveal how habitats are returning to balance.

Gain insight into conservation led by Trees for Life and the careful reintroduction of species such as the Scottish red squirrel, beaver and lynx (in managed contexts). This is a thoughtful, hopeful look at Scotland’s wild future.

Walk the historic heart of Stirling, gateway between Highlands and Lowlands. Take in the commanding profile of Stirling Castle and sweep your gaze to the Wallace Monument crowning Abbey Craig.

Hear tales of the Wars of Scottish Independence, from the tactics at Stirling Bridge to royal intrigues within the castle walls. It’s a compact city steeped in drama, best appreciated from its lofty vantage points.

Visit Helix Park to stand beneath The Kelpies, twin 30-metre steel horse heads shimmering beside the Forth & Clyde Canal. Their sleek plates mirror sky and water for striking photos.

Learn how sculptor Andy Scott reimagined Scotland’s heavy-horse heritage and the folklore of mythic water spirits. Boardwalks, wetlands and canal paths round out a refreshing outdoor art encounter.

Explore Ireland’s compact “Medieval Mile,” linking riverside Kilkenny Castle with St Canice’s Cathedral. Wander narrow lanes, pastel shopfronts and limestone arches alive with local crafts.

Hear stories of Norman strongholds, guild traditions and market days as you admire the castle green and cathedral precinct. The route balances headline icons with hidden courtyards for an authentic feel of medieval Kilkenny.

Cruise the dark waters of Loch Ness, the most voluminous lake in the UK, fringed by brooding pines and Highland hills. Glide past bays and headlands with sightlines to storied Urquhart Castle.

Hear local legends as you keep your lens ready for ripples and silhouettes—perhaps even ‘Nessie’. The atmosphere is part myth, part raw Highland grandeur, perfect for stills of slate-grey water and serrated ridgelines.

Discover St Andrews, Scotland’s ancient university town set against the North Sea. Stroll the cobbles for broad views over the Old Course and Swilcan Bridge, where golf lore meets briny sea air and wind-brushed dunes.

Trace the story of the cathedral and castle ruins, once powerful pilgrimage sites reshaped by time and fire. Learn why this ancient university town still defines Scotland’s sporting spirit as you pause for photos along the dramatic shoreline.