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1. Glasgow

   Built on the steep banks of the Clyde River, Glasgow is a city of around three quarters of a million Scots and is definitely the party capital of Scotland. The city’s beautiful architecture and artistic heritage was built during the Victorian era and was bankrolled by the iron, cotton and ship building industries. The city gained its fame during the Victorian period up to the point where it was became ... more »

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2. Cliffs of Moher

   by – Clarie Hanney, Tour Manager, Europe One of Ireland’s natural wonders, these 228m (760-ft.) cliffs stretch for over 8km (5 miles) along the Atlantic coast. They offer spirit-raising, panoramic views, especially from the 19th-century O’Brien’s Tower at the northern end. The Cliffs are a very dramatic place, with the roar of the waves crashing below and the ca... more »

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3. Cobh

   The town of Cobh is one of the major port cities in Ireland and is also home to the Cobh Heritage Centre. Cobh is significant because it was the last port of call for the Titanic before it started its fateful maiden voyage. Cobh is also a great place to learn about the Great Irish Famine and put history in perspective. Cobh is one of the stops along with Middleton and the Rock of Cashel on tour travel days between Cork and Kilkenny.

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4. Cork

   Cork is known as ‘The Rebel City’ because it was the heart of the Irish Independence movement of the 1800’s, although today is a busy commercial hub for the south of Ireland it is a name the city still likes to promote. With a population of around 180,000 people, Cork may be far smaller than the capital of Dublin, but if you ask any of the proud local Corkians they will tell you Cork is simply su... more »

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5. Dublin Airport

   More Tour and Travel Advice for Europe Most tours starting and finishing in Dublin stay at the Jury’s Montrose Hotel, you should however check and confirm this against your Contiki travel documents when you receive them. The Jury’s Montrose Hotel From the airport you can take an ‘Aircoach’ for roughly 7€ to the hotel. Alternatively a taxi directly to the ho... more »

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6. Galway

   Ask an Irishman to recommend his favourite Irish city, and you’re likely to hear, ‘Without a doubt, Galway.’ Even though it is one of Europe’s fastest-growing cities, it still manages to retain much of the friendliness and congeniality of a small town. Galway is perhaps the most prosperous city in Ireland and arguably the most immediately appealing. As home to many artists, writers, ... more »

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7. Farewell Evening at The Merry Ploughboy Pub, Dublin

   by – Michael Doocey, Tour Manager, Europe Everything about this excursion is of a high quality. The food, dance and music is all excellent The Farewell Evening at The Merry Ploughboy Pub is offered as an optional excursion on Contiki Europe Tours visiting Dublin.

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