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 Liverpool City Tour. It'll be love at first London site.
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5 Dinner (D)
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15 Breakfast (B)
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London: For this trip, you’ll need just two currencies - the British Pound and the Euro.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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’.
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Stirling: Explore the sights of Stirling and get a selfie with the memorial to the iconic Scottish knight.
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Fort William: Heads up ‘Potterheads’. Keep your eyes peeled for the Hogwarts Express.
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Blarney Castle: Your chance to kiss the Blarney Stone and get the ‘gift of the gab’. And to visit the medieval Irish castle.
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Cliffs of Moher: These rugged, photogenic cliffs have been the star of many films, including a Harry Potter one.
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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.
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Derry/Londonderry: One for the history fans. Take a look around Ireland’s only walled city, built in the 17th Century.
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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.
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Belfast: Hang with a local guide to see all the landmarks and learn about the city’s checkered history.