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1. 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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2. Dublin

   Dublin ranks among the top tourist destinations in Europe, and this vibrant city hums with a palpable sense that it is creating a new cultural heritage. Dublin is the capital of Ireland and is a city that has been booming with change over the last decade. Despite the whirlwind of change, the people remain perhaps it’s greatest resource and attraction as everyone remains as down-to-earth and friendly as ... more »

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3. 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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4. 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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5. 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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6. Great Britain and Southern Ireland (Tour)

   Style of Tour Time Out/Superior/Hotel Tour Featuring England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales Staying in London, Oxford, York, Edinburgh, Scottish Highlands, Glasgow, Liverpool, Dublin, Galway, Killarney, Cork, Kilkenny Starting in London Finishing in London or Dublin Trip Forum Meeting Place Meet others who are goin... more »

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7. Ireland

   Capital: Dublin Currency: Euro Language: Irish, English Visas: Travel Visa Information Contiki Tours that travel to Ireland > Manners and Customs The Irish are fiercely proud and independent and to even remotely associate them with the British is generally an insult Irish accents vary greatly from region to region but throughout the country politeness and manners go along way Smok... more »

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