About this trip
Eight days that cover Ireland properly, from the west coast cliffs to the north coast causeway, with a good mix of history, scenery and a pint or two along the way.
You'll take in the standard highlights - Galway, the Cliffs of Moher, the Blarney Stone, a Guinness tasting - but also get out on a bike around Kilkenny and stand on the basalt columns of the Giant's Causeway.
It's a fully guided group trip, so someone else handles the logistics while you get on with seeing the country.
What you'll do
- Explore the historic streets of Galway
- Stand at the edge of the Cliffs of Moher
- Kiss the Blarney Stone
- Taste-test Guinness
- Cycle around the sights of Kilkenny
- Visit the Giant's Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Covers a lot of ground in eight days, so expect a fair amount of moving around
- Mixes sightseeing with active days like cycling, so some fitness helps
Worth it if you want Ireland's highlights with a lively young group and solid guides. Think twice if you're joining mid-way through a longer Contiki tour.
- This is often part of a longer multi-week Contiki trip; joining partway in can feel socially awkward.
- Guides consistently excellent at logistics, pacing between sites, and directing nightlife; Remi, Anna, Bento, Jacob all singled out.
- Packed itinerary covers Ireland and Northern Ireland highlights; free-time activity add-ons available at reasonable cost.
- Age restriction (18-35) creates a genuinely lively group dynamic, which appeals to most but demands that vibe.
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Departing in Apr is cheapest — from £1,285, about 30% below the priciest month (Aug).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Dublin · 2 Apr – 3 Apr
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