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Britain & Ireland Experience 2009
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Experience the Britain and Ireland of a simpler time. We visit the medieval cafestles and churches that have stood for centuries, admire Ireland's breathtaking Ring of Kerry, and stand in awe before the mysterious Stonehenge.

Highlights

  • Oxford
  • Cotswolds
  • Straford-upon-Avon
  • Coventry
  • York
  • Durham
  • Jedburgh
  • Edinburgh
  • Moffat
  • Grasmere
  • Chester
  • Dublin
  • Galway
  • Cliffs of Moher
  • Co. Kerry
  • Blarney
  • Cork
  • Waterford
  • Tenby
  • Cardiff
  • Bath
  • Stonehenge

    Whats Included

    Sightseeing highlights

  • Oxford: Orientation tour.
  • Cotswolds Scenic drive through the hills and villages.
  • Stratford-upon-Avon Visit the town of Shakespeare's birth.
  • Coventry See the two Cathedrals.
  • York See York Minster and stroll along the 'Shambles'.
  • Durham View the Norman Cathedral.
  • Jedburgh See the Abbey ruins.
  • Edinburgh ightseeing includes the famous Princes Street, the Royal Mile and views of the cafestle.
  • Moffat Visit a woollen outlet.
  • Grasmere See Wordsworth's village.
  • Chester Admire its Tudor architecture and see the arcaded 'Rows'.
  • Dublin Sightseeing includes views of St. Patrick's Cathedral, Trinity College and historic Phoenix Park.
  • Galway View the Cathedral.
  • Limerick: See St. Mary's Cathedral and King John's Castle.
  • Blarney Visit Blarney Castle.
  • Cork See the City Hall and St. Anne's Shandon Church.
  • Waterford Visit the crystal showroom (when open).
  • Cardiff View its historic cafestle.
  • Bath Admire the Georgian town.
  • Stonehenge See the mysterious ancient Stone circle.
  • Salisbury View its beautiful Cathedral.

    Meals

  • 1 continental breakfast and 2 buffet breakfasts in London
  • 11 full English, Scottish or Irish breakfasts
  • 6 three-course dinners

    Total 20 Meals (See itinerary)

    Travel highlights

  • Sightseeing/orientation in Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Coventry, York, Edinburgh, Chester, Dublin, Cork and Bath.
  • Accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities
  • All hotel service charges, local taxes, baggage handling and hotel tips are included.
  • Touring 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 apply.

    Edinburgh Tattoo: 7-29 August 2009
    Tickets (subject to availability) may be obtained through your travel agent.

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    Tour OperatorTrafalgar Tours
    Duration
    16 Days
    Escorted
    Escorted - Yes
    Itinerary
    DayDestinationDescription
    Day 1Depart USADepart USA :
    Overnight flight to London.
    Day 2LondonArrive London (2 nights) :
    Time to relax after check-in to your Trafalgar hotel.

    Hotel: Jurys Inn Chelsea
    Day 3LondonLondon at leisure :
    Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore. (Buffet breakfast)
    Day 4CoventryLondon - Shakespeare Country (Coventry) :
    First stop today is the university city of Oxford. You'll have time perhaps to visit one of the colleges. Then we drive through the rolling Cotswold Hills where we see thatched roofed cottages, until we reach Shakespeare's birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon. Then on to Coventry. (Continential breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Royal Court
    Day 5LeedsShakespeare Country ( Coventry) - Leeds :
    We see Coventry's two cathedrals, learning of the horrific World War II bombing raids. Next we continue to York where we see the Minster and the Shambles. Then we head to our hotel in Leeds. (Full breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Jurys Inn
    Day 6EdinburghLeeds - Edinburgh (Falkirk) (2 nights) :
    We travel to the city of Durham built on a peninsula on the River Wear. We'll visit Palace Green where the ancient cafestle with its keep is located opposite the Romanesque cathedral. Then we continue through the Northumberland National Park and into Scotland, stopping to view the ruins of Jedburgh Abbey, en route to Airth Castle. (Full breakfast)

    Hotel: Airth Castle
    Day 7EdinburghEdinburgh sightseeing :
    We drive to nearby Edinburgh where our sightseeing shows us Princes Street, the Royal Mile and views of the cafestle. Then free time to perhaps potter around the Grassmarket, visit Holyrood House, or visit the Rosslyn Chapel. Later, you have the option of a night out with Highland dancing, bagpipes and haggis. (Full breakfast)
    Day 8ChesterEdinburgh (Falkirk) - Chester (Runcorn) :
    Today, we drive through the Southern Uplands to Moffat Woollens en route back into England. Then we enjoy a scenic drive through the Lake District stopping in Grasmere. Along the shores of Windermere and through pastures, reminiscent of Wordsworth's great poetry, to Runcorn near Chester for dinner and overnight stay. (Full breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Holiday Inn Runcorn
    Day 9DublinChester area (Runcorn) - Dublin (2 nights) :
    We're off to the centre of Roman Chester this morning, with a chance to admire its Tudor architecture and galleried shops known as the Rows. Time to walk the Roman walls and perhaps visit the cathedral or simply shop for souvenirs before we return to our coach. Then we skirt the Snowdonia National Park in Wales and drive to Holyhead where we board our ferry and cruise to Ireland. On arrival we take our coach and continue to the capital city of Dublin for our two-night stay. (Full breakfast)

    Hotel: Montrose
    Day 10DublinDublin sightseeing :
    This morning our guided sightseeing tour of this "fair city" includes Trinity College, views of St. Patrick's Cathedral and historic Phoenix Park. Later there is time at leisure when you may wish to visit an Irish stately home or shop for fine linens and tweeds in O'Connell Street. (Full breakfast)
    Day 11LimerickDublin - Limerick :
    Today we cross to the west side of the country across rich farmland to the city of Galway. Here we have time to see the cathedral before we continue to drive alongside Galway Bay, immortalized by the famous Irish song. From here we travel inland to Limerick. (Full breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Jurys Inn
    Day 12WatervilleLimerick - Waterville :
    This morning we enjoy a short orientation which shows us St. Mary's Cathedral and King John's Castle. Then there's time perhaps to visit Bunratty Castle and Folk Park before we begin our drive via the prettiest village in Ireland, Adare, en route to Killarney. We drive around the Ring of Kerry with magnificent scenery including plunging cliffs, granite mountains and enthralling seascapes. Later on to Waterville for the night. (Full breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Waterville Lake
    Day 13WaterfordWaterville - Cork - Waterford :
    We travel into County Cork, stopping at Blarney Castle and have the chance to kiss the famous stone in order to acquire the 'gift of the gab'. From here it's on to Cork, where we see the City Hall and St. Anne's Shandon Church. Finally on to Waterford, home of the world-renowned crystal, where we visit the showroom. Then on to our hotel in time for dinner. (Full breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Days
    Day 14CardiffWaterford - Cardiff :
    This morning we leave from our Waterford hotel early in order to reach the port of Rosslare in time to board our ferry to Fishguard in South Wales. Next we drive to our hotel in Cardiff. (Full breakfast)

    Hotel: Quality
    Day 15LondonCardiff - Bath - London :
    Orientation in the Welsh capital, Cardiff, shows us the Millennium Stadium and the historic cafestle. Then we cross the River Severn into England and admire the Georgian architecture of the city of Bath. Next we journey to see the mysterious stone circle, Stonehenge. Then we see Salisbury cathedral, which has the tallest spire in England, before returning to London at the end of our tour. (Full breakfast)

    Hotel: Jurys Inn Chelsea
    Day 16Return USALondon - USA :
    Bid farewell to your new friends on your return flight to the USA. (Buffet breakfast)
    Dates/Pricing
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    DatePrice / DescriptionQuote
    December 10, 2009$2,150.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    December 22, 2009$2,150.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    December 29, 2009$2,150.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    Disclaimer
    * This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
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    *** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
    For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
    The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

    - These prices are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking.
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