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Ireland in a Week | Classic | Winter | 2025/2026, Winter Season

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8 days

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Overview

Think you know about Ireland? Our 8-day trip offers the full Irish travel experience. Visiting historical Galway, gazing out from the Cliffs of Moher, puckering up for the Blarney stone and taste-testing Guinness come as standard; but exploring the sights of Kilkenny by bike & seeing the UNESCO World Heritage site of the jaw-dropping Giant’s Causeway? Well, now we’re talking.

Locations Visited

Dublin, Kilkenny, Clonmel, Derry/Londonderry, Giant's Causeway, Belfast, Blarney, Cliffs of Moher, Galway

Countries Visited

Ireland, Northern Ireland

Travel Style

Accommodations

7 nights included

Age Requirements

Social travel experiences for 18-35 year olds

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Itinerary

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Day 1

Start Dublin

Céad míle fáilte, meaning one hundred thousand welcomes, is what you get in this city packed with heritage, character, and more cute pubs than you could crawl in a week. Meet up with your Trip Manager this afternoon, then meet your new travel squad for dinner and then end the day with a lively night of festivities at the cobbled lanes of Temple Bar. Guinness, anyone?

  • Accommodation

    Travelodge Plus Dublin City Centre (or similar)


  • Meals

    Dinner

That's us done with Dublin…for now. But fear not Dub-lovers, we'll get another taste of this fine place before our trip comes to an end.

Wanna break up your coach hangs with some bicycle time? Then choose to join us for a bike ride in a city sure to leave you wanting Irish in your blood. Explore the castle, a cathedral and take in all of the medieval charm that Kilkenny has to offer before we hit the road again.

Welcome to Clonmel! Opt to sample some of Ireland's famous whiskey at the Jameson's Distillery in Midleton. After we arrive in the evening, we'll tuck into an included dinner and then head off into town together to explore. 

  • Accommodation

    Talbot Hotel Clonmel (or similar)


  • Meals

    Breakfast

    Dinner

Clonmel, it's been fun, but we have to leave you now. Next up, we're off to an Irish city that was propelled into the pop culture stratosphere by none other than Ed Sheeran. Anyone wanna guess where?

Irish folklore tells us there's a chunk of limestone built into a castle that grants its kissers the gift of the gab. Pucker up kids, we're paying her a visit!

Whether heights are your cup of Irish Breakfast or not, these impressive cliff faces are not to be missed!

From the moment we arrive in Galway, you'll understand why 2 nights were needed here. Everything you've dreamed Ireland to be is tucked into this small, atmospheric city. Step into a local pub and down Irish stew over live music and chats with locals. Outside will be just as lively, with buskers & colourful buildings lining the streets.

  • Accommodation

    Travelodge Galway City Hotel (or similar)


  • Meals

    Breakfast

Highlights

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Visit 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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See the iconic Cliffs of Moher

These rugged, photogenic cliffs have been the star of many films, including a Harry Potter one.

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Get to Know 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.

Try your tongue at some Gaelic and carry on exploring gorgeous Galway. Or, if you hear the call of the wild, you can sign yourself up to a ferry ride to Aran Islands (summer departures only) where you can dance around with horses and take a bike ride around the picturesque farms, or head up to Dún Aonghasa (the ruins of a prehistoric fortress) - make sure you take photos, this area is not for the faint-hearted! Irish life, you so sweet.

  • Accommodation

    Travelodge Galway City Hotel (or similar)


  • Meals

    Breakfast

    Dinner

Goodbye Galway, hello more Irish eye-candy.

Here the 17th century walls stand at 8 metres high speaking of times gone by when this area was in battle. Times may have changed, but we're still keen to soak up the history and learn a thing or two from our wise Local Guide. What next? You can choose to meet a 4th generation shepherd at his farm for a rural Irish experience. Or even choose to head out for a Bogside walking tour. This day is as Irish as it gets!

  • Accommodation

    Holiday Inn Express Derry (or similar)


  • Meals

    Breakfast

Highlights

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See the City Walls

One for the history fans. Take a look around Ireland’s only walled city, built in the 17th Century.

Today we've got a one way ticket to Belfast and a whole lot more exploration to do.

UNESCO World Heritage site of the Giant’s Causeway - also known as those giant rock columns you've probably drooled over on Pinterest, needs to be seen to be believed. Get those hashtags ready, a snap with the group is essential on the mind-blowing natural formation.

Next up - we'll arrive in Belfast. Concluding the day will be a driving tour and an optional trip to the Titanic museum where the world's most famous ship was built.

  • Accommodation

    Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre (or similar)


  • Meals

    Breakfast

Highlights

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See 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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Tour Belfast

Hang with a local guide to see all the landmarks and learn about the city’s checkered history. 

With one night left in Ireland and on tour, we're on the fast track to Dublin where our Irish fairytale first began.

A promise is a promise. Here we are back in the city that started our Ireland infatuations. Use this second stint to do your missed critical activities such as visiting the Guinness Storehouse where you can learn how to pull a pint the Irish way. Tonight you can choose to end your week in Ireland at a Free Time Add-On farewell dinner.

  • Accommodation

    Travelodge Plus Dublin City Centre (or similar)


  • Meals

    Breakfast

We leave Ireland today with leprechauns in our hearts and memories in our souls. Say goodbye at breakfast as it will be the last bite our crew has together.

  • Meals

    Breakfast

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FAQs

  • You’ll need Essential Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)

    From January 8, 2025, UK law means that if you’re entering/transiting through border control in the United Kingdom (UK) and Northern Ireland you’ll need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before you travel. Confused? Don’t be – just read on here.

  • A modular trip means fellow travellers will join and leave at various locations. There’ll be some goodbyes, sure, but there’ll also be plenty of hellos with new like-minded travellers.

  • When you’re in the Republic of Ireland (or just Ireland), the currency used is Euros. In Northern Ireland, you’ll have to use the British Pound.

  • Weather in Ireland varies between the seasons, and can be somewhat unpredictable. The Irish like to say that you can expect 4 seasons in one day! In summer we recommend packing comfortable shoes for walking, a light waterproof jacket and UV protection such as a hat and sunscreen. In winter, we recommend warmer clothes; comfortable shoes for walking, a thick waterproof jacket, beanie, scarf, gloves, and an umbrella as backup.

  • Depending on the time of year you decide to travel to Ireland, the weather can vary quite a bit. In summer you will typically find the driest and warmest days, with temperatures ranging from 13 degrees to 24 degrees, and longer daylight hours. Winter visitors can expect much colder conditions, with temperatures ranging from 2 degrees to 10 degrees, shorter daylight hours and higher likelihood of wind and rain. A common saying in Ireland is ‘If you don’t like the weather just wait five minutes’ as the conditions can change throughout the day.

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