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Itinerary
Day 1 Depart for Europe
Your exciting European trip begins.
Day 2 Arrive London
Check-in to your hotel after 2pm then enjoy the day exploring London. Tonight, meet your Tour Manager and fellow travellers for a pre-departure meeting.
Day 3 London to Oxford
A warm welcome from your Contiki crew as we begin with a city tour of London. See Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London and Westminster Abbey before heading west to the Royal town of Windsor. A chance to view the famous castle before continuing to the university town of Oxford. (D)
Day 4 Oxford to York
We journey north past the Peak District to the historic city of York. See Roman, Viking and medieval history in this famous walled city. An included walking tour by day and a chance to go ghost hunting at night after our pub dinner. (B,D)
Day 5 York to Edinburgh
Today we take a trip to the foot of the Pennine Mountains to view Hadrian's Wall. North into Bonnie Scotland for a scenic drive to the vibrant city of Edinburgh. Enjoy a first glimpse of the city on our including sightseeing tour this evening. (B,D)
Day 6 Edinburgh
Today a chance to explore the city sights such as the Castle and Holyrood Palace, or perhaps walk the Royal Mile and shop for tartan and shortbread along Princes Street. Tonight why not try some haggis and experience the sound of bagpipes at a local Scottish Evening? (B)
Day 7 Edinburgh to Scottish Highlands
Today we head north for the Dee Valley in the Grampian Mountains, close to Balmoral Castle. Enjoy the spectacular drive along the Whisky Trail to our home tonight in the beautiful Highlands. (B,D)
Day 8 Scottish Highlands to Glasgow
First stop this morning is the famous Loch Ness. We continue south past Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain, and through Glencoe before stopping on the shores of Loch Lomond. A chance to cruise on the lake before heading to Glasgow, situated on the banks of the river Clyde. (B)
Day 9 Glasgow to Liverpool
Heading south, we pause at Gretna Green before leaving Scotland behind and travelling to Liverpool. This afternoon, enjoy our included Magical Mystery Tour of memorable Beatles sights with a local guide. Tonight, why not join us for dinner in town? (B)
Day 10 Liverpool to Dublin
We head to Chester to enjoy this Roman town and its Tudor architecture. We cross the border to Wales and stop for lunch at a seaside town on the North coast before taking our ferry to Dublin. (B,D)
Day 11 Dublin to Galway
We'll start the day with an included visit to Kilmainham Gaol, covering some of the most heroic and tragic events in Ireland's emergence as a modern country. Then maybe visit the Guinness Storehouse to see how the "black stuff" is made and sample a pint or two at the Gravity Bar. Later, we head for the lively sea-side town of Galway. (B,D)
Day 12 Galway
A full day to spend relaxing in a picture-perfect and quintessentially Irish town. (B)
Day 13 Galway to Killarney
This morning we make a stop at the awesome 210m (700 ft) sheer cliffs of Moher before continuing to the quaint town of Killarney. Take the opportunity to ride in a jaunting car through Killarney National Park and up to Muckross House. Then perhaps enjoy some Celtic music at a local pub after dinner. (B,D)
Day 14 Killarney to Cork
Enjoy a scenic drive along the Ring of Kerry this morning before a chance to get the gift of the gab at Blarney Castle. This afternoon enjoy time to explore the cosmopolitan city of Cork. (B,D)
Day 15 Cork to Kilkenny
Our first stop today is Cobh, the last port of call for the ill-fated Titanic. We stop at Midleton, for a guided tour of the Jamesons Whiskey distillery before driving past the Rock of Cashel. Arriving at Kilkenny, why not take a guided tour of the medieval town including Kilkenny Castle and St. Canice's Cathedral. (B)
Day 16 Kilkenny to Dublin
Arriving into Dublin around lunchtime, you have the chance to take a guided tour of Trinity College during which you will see the Book of Kells. Enjoy free time this afternoon to soak up Dublin's unique atmosphere before revving things up tonight with an opportunity to sample a traditional Irish meal and Irish dancing at one of Dublin's best pubs. (B)
Day 17 Dublin to London
Leaving Ireland, we travel across the Irish Sea by ferry to Wales, arriving into London at approximately 8.00pm where your tour ends. (B)
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April 21
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April 28
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May 5
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June 2
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July 28
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September 8
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September 22
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All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included in your tour price!
Included
- London: See Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London & Westminster Abbey
- Windsor: See Windsor Castle
- Oxford: Visit the University town
- York: Walking tour of the city; See York Minster
- Northumberland National Park: See Hadrian's Wall
- Edinburgh: See Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace and the Royal Mile
- Scottish Highlands: Scenic drives including the Whisky Trail and Royal Deeside; Visit Loch Ness and Loch Lomond; Visit and tour a whisky distillery (subject to availability); See Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain
- Gretna Green: Entrance to Museum and take part in an historic wedding ceremony
- Liverpool: See the famous sights of The Beatles on a Magical Mystery Tour with our local guide
- Chester: Visit the Tudor town
- Wales: Scenic drive through Snowdonia National Park; Llanfairpwllgwyngyll - visit the town with the longest name in the UK
- Dublin: Visit to Kilmainham Gaol; See Trinity College, the Monument of Light, Parnell Square and St. Stephen's Green
- Galway: See this old fishing town
- Cliffs of Moher: See the Cliffs
- Killarney: Scenic drive on the Ring of Kerry; See Killarney National Park
- Blarney: Visit Blarney, home of the Blarney Stone
- Cobh: Entrance to the Port Heritage Centre, last port of call for the ill-fated Titanic
- Midleton: Guided tour of Jameson's Whisky distillery
- Cashel: See the Rock of Cashel
- Kilkenny: See Kilkenny Castle and St. Canice's Cathedral
Accommodations
- 15 nights in superior tourist class hotels
- Accommodation based on your choice of twin-share with private facilities
- 14 Breakfasts (B) and 8 dinners (D) as per itinerary
- Experienced, professional Tour Manager and Driver
- Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats
- Ferry transport as itinerary
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For this singles vacation, you need a valid passport with an expiration date no less than six (6) months after the scheduled return date.
Oxford
- Oxford Walking Tour (GB£5.00)
- An educational tour of this university town gives you a chance to learn about famous former students, walk past the haunts of Inspector Morse and even see where parts of the 'Harry Potter' movies were filmed.
York
- Ghost Walk (GB£4.50)
- Go ghost hunting with our resident expert, through the ginnels and snickets (small alleyways) of the old town.
Edinburgh
- Scottish Evening ( GB£31.00 (20-34 people)/ GB£30.00 (35+ people))
- Enjoy a hearty Scottish meal with a chance to try some haggis. The atmosphere for the night is set by a traditional piper who plays for you after dinner and shares stories.
Loch Lomond
- Loch Lomond Cruise (GB£6.00)
- Travel the high road to this magnificent part of Scotland and board a leisurely cruise on this famous loch. You'll be enchanted by the beautiful scenery.
Gretna Green
- Gretna Green Group Photo (Large: GB£10.00 / Small GB £5.00)
- Entrance to Gretna Green and a souvenir photo of your tour group to take home with you. A great way to remember your fellow travellers and the day of the 'wedding'!
Liverpool
- Liverpool Evening (GB£ 24.00)
- Enjoy a farewell meal in the heart of vibrant Liverpool before a night on the town. Start the evening with a pre-dinner drink at the famous Cavern Club, then a delicious three-course meal is yours to enjoy.
Killarney
- Souvenir Group Photo (Euro 8.00)
- A scenic photo of your tour group to take home with you. A great way to remember your fellow travellers and your Irish experiences.
- Jaunting Cars (Euro 10.00)
- In a horse-drawn car, we enter the magnificent National Park which offers one of the finest views of Killarney. We visit the ruins of 15th Century Muckross Abbey, then continue along the shore to the beautifully landscaped Muckross Gardens.
Kilkenny
- Guided Walking Tour of Kilkenny (Euro 5.50)
- Take a stroll through this beautiful medieval city with a local guide and see sights such as Kilkenny Castle and St Canice's Cathedral. Learn how the city grew from a compact monastic settlement to a Norman trading town and present-day creative centre.
Dublin
- Guinness Storehouse Visit (Euro 13.00)
- A chance to visit the original home of Ireland's famous "black stuff" and hear about the brewing process, as well as the drinking process of course. Improve your Guinness knowledge during the "Guinness Experience" - hear how Arthur Guinness developed the distinctive dark hue, learn how to pull the perfect pint and quench your thirst at the end of the tour with a complementary pint of this unique national brew.
- Trinity College Guided Tour (Euro 10.00)
- Wander through the grounds of Ireland's oldest University and learn about it's foundation in the 1500s, the Library and of course the Book of Kells. A local guide, often one of the students at Trinity College, and entrance to the Book of Kells are included in your tour.
- Farewell Evening at The Merry Ploughboy Pub (Euro 49.00)
- An evening of the best in Irish food, music and dance at this great venue. Enjoy a delicious three-course meal and be entertained by a famous Irish ballad band, then get involved with the Irish dancers and learn a traditional Irish "feis" or step dance. A night of authentic Irish entertainment to farewell your tour
