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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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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by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe The Aiguille du Midi (official site) is a super fast, exhilarating and spectacular cable car ride up into the Mt Blanc Mountain Range in France. The cable cars depart from the very beautiful and ultra exclusive ski resort town of Chamonix in the valley below and take you up to the Aiguille du Midi lookout, just below the p... more »
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The Bavarian Beerhall is an optional excursion offered to Concept/Budget and Camping Tours staying in Munich, Germany. Please note: This excursion is not operated in favor of the Oktoberfest on tours in Munich during the festival. The Bavarian Beer Hall is offered as an optional excursion on Contiki Concept/Budget and Camping Europe Tours visiting Munich. by ̵... more »
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The Berlin Historical Walking Tour is an optional excursion offered to all tours, summer and winter, visiting Berlin, the capital of Germany. The Berlin Historical Walking Tour is offered as an optional excursion on all Contiki Europe Tours visiting Berlin. Tour Manager Opinions “This three hour walking tour that takes in all the ma... more »
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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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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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