Discover two of the most beautiful countries in Northern Europe with this self-drive tour of Ireland and Scotland! Your journey will begin in Dublin, the capital city of Ireland, known for its museums, churches, and galleries. From there you will drive to Connemara, famous for its beautiful lakes and mountainous scenery, and visit Galway, one of the most breathtaking cities in Ireland. Explore the Ring of Kerry, unraveling the beauty of mother nature as you come across powerful panoramic views, and drive around the Dingle Peninsula before you explore Limerick, a magnificent medieval city oozing with history. From there you will board a flight to Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland, and drive to Stirling, to see one of the most beautiful castles in the country. Discover Loch Lomond, the largest lake in Great Britain, and drive to Oban, a holiday resort town with delicious seafood. See the Isle of Skye, the largest and most beautiful of the Hebridean Islands. See if you can spot Nessie at Loch Ness Lake and travel to Perth. Finally, you will travel to Fife, a captivating coastline brimming with fishing villages, and make your way back to Edinburgh, where your 16-day self-drive tour of Ireland and Scotland will come to an end on a magnificent note!
Hi there, I thought another day in Scotland would have been better. Maybe gone to Glasgow and then combined the last 2 days in the UK together. The last 2 days were a wee bit of a disappointment compared to the first part of the trip. Our TD was wonderful she is so knowledgeable and really knows her stuff.
Explore a surreal region of Italy that looks straight out of a postcard (only better) with this eight-day multi-active trip. The houses are painted in multi-coloured shades, the sea is brighter than the sky, and the sun beams down brightly – welcome to the Cinque Terre. This jewel of Europe changes with the light of the day and is best explored on foot, on a bike or on a kayak. On this trip, you’ll witness natural beauty on all three! Cycle past olive groves, hike to medieval monuments, kayak to sandy beaches and refuel your energy every afternoon with cocktails and carbs. This is living!
The tour days were not strenuous nor too laid back. Meals supplied and on your own were well apportioned based on the tour day's activities. We had a good opportunity to try the local cuisines of the three countries visited which is important to me since I'm a foodie and the wine tastings were interesting as well.
Visit some of Spain and Portugal’s best attractions on this 22-day western European adventure. Soak up the art and history in Madrid, explore the grand Alhambra Palace in Granada and watch a fiery flamenco performance in Seville. Unwind on Portugal's scenic south coast, walk through the fortified medieval city of Pamplona and set off on a tapas crawl through Logrono. Meet Lisbon locals in the Bairro Alto, taste some sweet port wines in Porto and visit Santiago de Compostela en route back to Madrid.
Scandinavia has astonishing sightseeing for those who like nature or history. The experience was even better with Contiki. Ollie our trip manager and Tamas our drive provide a lot of historical information, curiosities and we were able to drive to some other places for sightseeing. Highly recommend it.
Being well taken care of at all times, tour agent & local guides were excellent in telling us history of Spain’s & Portugal’s castles & churches wherever we went! Hotels were satisfied, daily schedules well arranged except optional dinner was a bit over priced 😜
It was a great experience with many highlights throughout our tour. We particularly enjoyed the many immersive stops (i.e. wine tasting, weaving, truffle hunting, pasta making, etc.) in addition to our guided tours. Our tour guide, was very well versed, knowledgeable, and helpful and provided good insights and tips throughout our trip. I can't imagine someone else doing a better job than she did! The local experts were also on top of their games.
Very much enjoyed our cycle ride in Sardinia. The bikes and accommodation provided were of a good standard. The route and distances provided a moderate challenge which was expected. Plenty of points of interest to visit along the way including the beautiful beaches for swim breaks.
Our visit of Ronda was extraordinary. From the moment we stepped out our cruise ship, Thomas was there to welcome us to Malaga. Before leaving for Ronda, he took us on a short walk through downtown Malaga and we felt the pride he has for his own town. The drive to Ronda is an 1hour 1/2 and Thomas took the times to point out all the local highlights along the way. Once in Ronda, Thomas made sure that we were aware of the history and the beauty of the area. He also made sure we had a good lunch with a spectacular view overlooking the gorge. Overall our excursion to Ronda was delightful not only because of the beautiful scenery and the interesting history but largely because of Thomass considerate guidance throughout. We would highly recommend to do an excursion with Thomas Liedtke. Among all the guide we had, he is the best by far.
The Dolomites are a beautiful part of the world and this trip didn't disappoint!!!
From airport pick up to drop off, I felt in safe hands.
Our hotel was perfectly placed near the centre of town and only a short distance from the bus station. Food at the hotel was delicious and we had 5 courses every night, just what you need to fuel a good hike!
Our walks gave us the opportunity to take in the stunning views of the mountains and lakes. Around every corner was another WOW!!!! We tackled a range of terrain from woodland and meadow to the rocky paths around the Tre Cime.
Nigel, our guide, was fab. He made sure we all got on and off buses, offered alternatives so people could tailor the walks to their ability and was very knowledgeable about the region & it's history. Best of all, he kept us entertained with myths & legends about dwarves, princesses and of course marmots!!!
Thanks Nigel & Explore! for a fantastic holiday!