About this trip
Eighteen days across Great Britain and Ireland, moving from London through Bristol, Oxford and York up into Scotland, then across the Irish Sea to Belfast and Dublin. It's a proper sweep of the isles, taking in cities, castles and coastline in one guided run.
Expect a mix of history and legend along the way, from kissing the Blarney Stone to cruising Loch Ness, with city tours in Liverpool and Belfast filling in the cultural picture. The pace covers a lot of ground, so you get a broad taste of both countries rather than lingering long in any one place.
What you'll do
- Kiss the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle
- Cruise across Loch Ness
- Join city tours of Liverpool and Belfast
- Explore Oxford and York's historic streets
- Cross the Irish Sea to Dublin
- Take in Glasgow on the way through Scotland
- Fully guided throughout, rated easy going
- Covers a lot of distance across two countries, so you change location often
Worth it if you want famous sights crammed efficiently and get a stellar tour manager. Think twice if you need leisurely pace or want deeper exploration of individual cities.
- Tour managers Remi and Jacob earned repeated praise for knowledge, humour, and genuinely caring about individual travellers.
- 18 days feels rushed; multiple reviewers wanted more time in Manchester, Londonderry, and Ireland specifically.
- Optional ghost tour disappointed many; subcontracted guide wasn't the regular Contiki person and didn't land well.
- Sheepdog experience and Edinburgh, Dublin, Belfast nights were genuine highlights; countryside scenery consistently mentioned.
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Departing in Mar is cheapest — from £2,095, about 36% below the priciest month (Aug).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in London · 23 Mar – 24 Mar
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