About this trip
Thirteen days across Scotland and Ireland, starting in Edinburgh and finishing in Dublin, with a coach and guide taking care of the moving around.
Expect a mix of highland scenery and city streets, from whisky and bagpipes on one side of the Irish Sea to folk songs and Guinness on the other.
A straightforward, fully guided way to see two countries properly rather than rushing one at the expense of the other.
What you'll do
- Cruise Loch Ness
- Visit Blarney Castle
- Explore the Scottish Highlands
- Start in Edinburgh and finish in Dublin
- Take in Irish folk music and a pint of Guinness
- Sample Scottish whisky
- Coach-based trip, so you cover a lot of ground by road
- Fully guided throughout with a set group
- Two countries in 13 days means a fair amount of movement between stops
Worth it if you want a well-guided, social winter trip through Scotland and Ireland. Think twice if you need downtime—the pace is relentless.
- Guide Remi and driver Giuseppe consistently mentioned as exceptional; tour managers handle logistics smoothly.
- Strong group dynamic and solo traveller-friendly atmosphere; add-on activities through Contiki enhance the experience.
- Packed itinerary leaves minimal rest time between destinations; not ideal if you prefer a slower pace.
- Winter timing works for scenic variety, but trip covers both Scotland and Ireland in 13 days.
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Departing in Nov is cheapest — from £1,650, about 15% below the priciest month (Dec).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Edinburgh · 15 Nov – 16 Nov
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