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Britain & Ireland Explorer 2010
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 It begins with a day at leisure in bustling London. The journey continues with visits to the cafestles of Edinburgh, Dublin, Blarney and Cardiff. Along the way we enjoy the scenery of the Lake District, the Isle of Skye, Sligo Bay and the Ring of Kerry. Highlights Stratford-upon-Avon
Coventry
York
Handrian's Wall
Jedburgh
EdinburghGlencoe
Isle of Skye
St. Andrews
GlasgowGretna Green
Chester
North Wales
DublinBoyle
Donegal
Kylemore
Galway
Cliffs of Moher
Adare
Co. Kerry
Blarney
Cork
Waterford
CardiffBrecon Beacons
The Valleys
Bath
Stonehenge
Salisbury
Whats Included Sightseeing Highlights
Stratford-upon-Avon: Visit the town of Shakespeare's birth.Coventry: See the two Cathedrals.York: See York Minster.Hadrian's Wall: See the Roman Wall.Jedburgh: See the Abbey ruins.Edinburgh: Sightseeing includes the Royal Mile, Princes Street and views of the cafestle.Glencoe: Visit the Vale of Weeping.Isle of Skye: Visit Bonnie Prince Charlie's beautiful Island.St. Andrews: See the famous golf course.Glasgow: See George Square.Gretna Green: Stop at the historic site for runaway lovers.Chester: See the arcaded 'Rows'.North Wales: Through Snowdonia and view Caernarvon Castle.Dublin: Sightseeing includes views of Trinity College and St. Patrick's Cathedral.Boyle: View the Cistercian Abbey.Donegal: Visit the picturesque town.Kylemore: See the Abbey.Galway: Views of Galway Bay.Cliffs of Moher: Stunning views.Adare: See the prettiest village in Ireland.Co. Kerry: Scenic 'Ring of Kerry' drive.Blarney: Visit Blarney Castle.Cork: Orientation tour.Waterford: Visit the crystal showroom (when open).Cardiff: See the Castle.Brecon Beacons: Visit the National Park.The Valleys: Visit the heartland of South Wales.Bath: Admire the Georgian town.Stonehenge: See the stone circle.Salisbury: View the Cathedral.Dinning Highlights
1 continental breakfast and 2 buffet breakfasts in London18 full English, Scottish or Irish breakfasts10 three-course dinners31 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)Travel Highlights
Accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.All hotel service charges, local taxes, baggage handling and hotel tips are includedTouring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats.Services throughout the tour of a professional Tour Director.The services of a Trafalgar Representative at your London hotel.Specialised local guides in Edinburgh and Dublin.Ferry across the Irish Sea from Wales to Ireland and return.A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.For London airport shuttle service, conditions applyEdinburgh Tattoo: 6 - 28 August 2010
Tickets (subject to availability) may be obtained through your travel agent. |
| Call (307) 266-4550 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8692926 | | Trafalgar Tours | | Offer valid through 12/31/2009 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Depart USA | Depart USA :
Overnight flight from USA. | | Day 2 | London | Arrive London (2 nights) :
Time to relax after checking in to your hotel.
Hotel: Ibis Earls Court | | Day 3 | London | London at leisure :
Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore. (Buffet breakfast) | | Day 4 | Leeds | London - Stratford - Leeds :
Greetings from our Tour Director as we drive through Cotswold villages to Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare's birthplace. We head to Coventry, home of Lady Godiva, to view its cathedrals, then through the Midlands to our hotel in Leeds. (Continental breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Jurys Inn
| | Day 5 | Edinburgh | Leeds - Edinburgh (Falkirk) (2 nights) :
An orientation stroll in York shows us the Minster and picturesque "Shambles". From here we drive past Hadrian's Wall and ruined Jedburgh Abbey on to our hotel in Falkirk. (Full breakfast)
Hotel: Airth Castle | | Day 6 | Edinburgh | Edinburgh sightseeing :
Sightseeing shows us the Royal Mile, Princes Street and views of the cafestle. Then time to maybe visit Holyrood House. (Full breakfast)
| | Day 7 | Scottish Highlands | Edinburgh - Scottish Highlands (2 nights) :
We cross the impressive Forth Bridge to the university town of St. Andrews where Prince William studied, and stop at the famous golf course. We continue towards the Highlands via Perth and Pitlochry to our hotel. (Full breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Macdonald Highland Resort
| | Day 8 | Isle of Skye | Scottish Highlands - Isle of Skye excursion :
We follow the banks of beautiful Loch Ness - look out for the monster! - through the Western Highlands to the Kyle of Lochalsh. We cross over to the Isle of Skye, associated with Bonnie Prince Charlie, and spend some time exploring this unique Scottish island. Finally, we return to our hotel. (Full breakfast / Dinner)
| | Day 9 | Glasgow | Scottish Highlands - Glasgow :
We drive to Fort William, in the shadow of Ben Nevis, and then along the shores of Loch Linnhe to Glencoe - Vale of the Weeping. Our route takes us along the "banks and braes of Loch Lomond" to Glasgow. (Full breakfast)
Hotel: Campanile | | Day 10 | Chester Area | Glasgow - Chester area (2 nights) :
Today begins with a visit to Gretna Green, wedding venue for eloping lovers. We continue
south into England towards the breathtaking scenery of the Lake District. (Full breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Holiday Inn Runcorn
| | Day 11 | Chester and North Wales | Chester and North Wales :
Our Chester orientation shows us the arcaded Rows. Next into North Wales and over the Horseshoe Pass, we arrive in Llangollen, home of the Music Eisteddfod, and return to Runcorn. (Full breakfast)
| | Day 12 | Dublin | Chester area - Dublin (2 nights) :
We drive along the Welsh Coast via Colwyn Bay, skirting the Snowdonia National Park, to Caernarvon to view the cafestle, then across to the Island of Anglesey where we board our ferry to Ireland and on to Dublin. (Full breakfast)
Hotel: Ardmore
| | Day 13 | Dublin | Dublin sightseeing :
Morning sightseeing with our local guide features Trinity College, St. Patrick's Cathedral, historic Phoenix Park, the Four Courts and more. (Full breakfast)
| | Day 14 | Sligo | Dublin - Sligo (2 nights) :
We follow the Royal Canal to Mullingar. Then on to Boyle to view the 12th century Cistercian
abbey ruins. Then lush green Irish countryside rolls by on our way to Sligo Bay. (Full breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Sligo Southern
| | Day 15 | Northern Ireland and Donegal | Northern Ireland and Donegal :
We drive to the seaside resort of Bundoran and into Northern Ireland to visit the Belleek Pottery Centre. Then follow Lough Erne to Enniskillen and to our hotel. (Full breakfast / Dinner)
| | Day 16 | Limerick | Sligo - Limerick (2 nights) :
We enjoy the scenery in Connemara, stopping at Kylemore Abbey and continuing to Galway Bay. We stop in Galway before reaching Limerick. (Full breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Jurys Inn
| | Day 17 | Excursion to The Burren | Excursion to the Burren :
Today we see the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher. From O'Brien's Tower, we can see the Aran Islands (weather permitting) at the entrance to Galway Bay. (Full breakfast)
| | Day 18 | Tralee | Limerick - Tralee :
Admire the thatched cottages of Adare before heading to County Kerry, where we stop in Killarney. Then we enjoy the first half of our Ring of Kerry drive along Dingle Bay and on to Tralee. (Full breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Abbey Gate | | Day 19 | Waterford | Tralee - Waterford :
Today we complete our drive around the Ring of Kerry and visit Blarney Castle, where we have a chance to acquire the "gift of the gab". Then we continue through Cork and along the coast to Waterford, home of the famous crystal, for the night. (Full breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Waterford Marina
| | Day 20 | Cardiff | Waterford - Cardiff (2 nights) :
We travel to Rosslare to board our ferry back to Wales. We arrive at Fishguard and drive on to Cardiff for two nights. (Full breakfast)
Hotel: Legacy International
| | Day 21 | Cardiff | Cardiff & South Wales excursion :
First an orientation in the Welsh capital and a chance to visit the cafestle. Then into the Rhonddha, most famous of the Welsh mining valleys. Next into the stark beauty of the Brecon Beacons National Park then back to our hotel in Cardiff. (Full breakfast / Dinner)
| | Day 22 | London | Cardiff - Bath - London :
We visit Bath and see the Roman Baths and admire the architecture. We return to London via Salisbury and make a picture stop at the ancient stone circle of Stonehenge. (Full breakfast)
Hotel: Ibis Earls Court
| | Day 23 | Return USA | London - USA :
This morning, after breakfast, it is time to bid farewell to your new friends before your return flight home to the USA. (Buffet breakfast)
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