Welcome to the ultimate Scottish and Irish adventure, where you'll find warm locals, trendy cities and breathtaking scenery everywhere you turn. On this trip you'll see highlands, bagpipes & whisky go head to head with Irish folk songs & Guinness: it's impossible to choose a favourite, which is why you need to do them both. And with heaps of eye-widening travel inclusions like Blarney Castle and a cruise around Loch Ness, there's no better way than this 13-day journey, starting in Edinburgh and finishing off in Dublin.
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12 Breakfast (B)
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4 Dinner (D)
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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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Fort William: Heads up ‘Potterheads’. Keep your eyes peeled for the Hogwarts Express.
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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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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.
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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.