Britain and Ireland Highlights
Days: 8 days / 7 nights
- Summary
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A charming 8 day introduction to the entire United Kingdon covering England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. Your tour includes London, York, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dublin, Waterford and Cardiff. - Itinerary
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Tour Highlights
A charming 8 day introduction to the entire United Kingdom covering England , Scotland , Wales and Ireland . Your tour includes London , York , Glasgow , Edinburgh , Dublin , Waterford and Cardiff .
Day 1- London Stratford York Harrogate
Greetings from your Tour Director this morning as you begin with a scenic drive through Oxfordshire's countryside to Stratford-upon-Avon. On arrival see Anne Hathaway's cottage at Shottery and then visit the house where Shakespeare was born. This afternoon continue to Viking York where a walking tour takes you through the historic streets to the cobbled Shambles, around part of the city walls and finally to the magnificent York Minster. This evening your overnight stay is in lovely Harrogate. Enjoy a Welcome Drink before dinner with your Tour Director and fellow travellers. (Dinner)
Hotel: Holiday Inn (F)Day 2- Harrogate York Lake District Glasgow (2 nights)
This morning after breakfast a beautiful drive takes you through the Yorkshire Dales National Park to the quaint villages and scenic glory of the Lake District . Later, cross the border into Bonnie Scotland and drive through the Southern Uplands en route to Glasgow, Scotland's largest city and former centre of the shipbuilding industry. On your orientation tour see George Square and the Cathedral as well as the River Clyde. (Full Breakfast)
Hotel: Radisson Blu (SF)Day 3- Edinburgh Excursion
Your morning drive brings you to Edinburgh, Scotland's capital, where a guided sightseeing tour shows you Princes Street, the Royal Mile, views of Holyrood House as well as the new Scottish Parliament. An expert guided visit to Edinburgh's imposing Castle completes your tour. After some free time leave Edinburgh and make your way through the Trossachs National Park to a very special 'Be My Guest' venue. Here you will enjoy Scottish hospitality and a traditional meal. (Full Breakfast / Be My Guest dinner)
Day 4 - Glasgow Belfast Dublin (2 nights)
An early start today as you drive along the rugged Ayrshire coast with its many seals and wild birds. Continue past the Isle of Ailsa Craig, known as the stepping stone from Ireland to Scotland. Pass Turnberry and its exquisite golf course. Finally in Stranraer you board the ferry to Belfast in Northern Ireland. On arrival in Belfast a sightseeing tour with a local expert guide shows you both sides of this fascinating city including the City Hall and Queen's University, as well as the dock where the Titanic was built. Then travel south, crossing the River Boyne at Drogheda to Dublin. (Full Breakfast)
Hotel: Mespil (F)Day 5- Dublin sightseeing & at leisure
Your morning sightseeing tour in this 'fair city' with a local expert shows you Trinity College , the Bank of Ireland, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Phoenix Park and the Georgian Squares. The rest of your day is at leisure. You may wish to shop for Irish tweeds and linen in O'Connell or Henry Streets or perhaps take a trip to Glendalough . This evening consider joining in the excitement at an Irish cabaret. (Full Breakfast)
Day 6- Dublin Kildare Waterford
Today after a good Irish breakfast your first stop will be at the Irish National Stud located outside the town of Kildare. Here enjoy a guided walking tour through the tranquillity of the grounds and gardens. See world-class stallions and have time to visit the glorious Japanese Garden. Then travel on Irish country roads through the 'Boreens' to medieval Kilkenny where you see the ancient Castle. Later drive to Waterford Crystal where you have an included factory tour and showroom visit. You will get to see the beautiful displays of crystal glass before continuing on to your hotel for an overnight stay. (Full Breakfast)
Hotel: Treacys Hotel (F)Day 7- Waterford Cardiff
An early start this morning as you travel to Rosslare Harbour where you board your ferry to Pembroke in South Wales , seat of the Tudor dynasty. Drive along the heritage coast and continue on to the Welsh capital, Cardiff. Here stop to view its historic Castle and see the Millennium Stadium Cardiff Arms Park. Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your Tour Director and new-found friends. (Full Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
Hotel: Park Inn City Centre (SF)Day 8- Cardiff Bath Stonehenge London
This morning after crossing the Severn Bridge head back into England to the glorious city of Bath. On arrival an orientation tour shows you the graceful architecture and includes a visit to the Baths dating from Roman times. From here continue to the mysterious monolithic stone circle at Stonehenge a UNESCO World Heritage site. Then on to Salisbury with time to view its impressive Cathedral which has the tallest spire in Britain. Finally return to London where your tour of Britain and Ireland comes to an end. (Full Breakfast)Optional Extras
- Pre or post tour accommodation in London.
Tour Itinerary
- Prices
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Prices
Dates and Rates
Departs London every Sat throughout the 2011 summer season.
Departs On Returns On Price in Pound Price in Dollar Sat, Apr 16, 2011 Sat, Apr 23, 2011 £965 $1641 Sat, Apr 23, 2011 Sat, Apr 30, 2011 £965 $1641 Sat, Apr 30, 2011 Sat, May 07, 2011 £965 $1641 Sat, May 07, 2011 Sat, May 14, 2011 £975 $1658 Sat, May 14, 2011 Sat, May 21, 2011 £975 $1658 Sun, May 15, 2011 Sun, May 22, 2011 £975 $1658 Sat, May 21, 2011 Sat, May 28, 2011 £975 $1658 Sun, May 22, 2011 Sun, May 29, 2011 £975 $1658 Sat, May 28, 2011 Sat, Jun 04, 2011 £975 $1658 Sun, May 29, 2011 Sun, Jun 05, 2011 £975 $1658 Sat, Jun 04, 2011 Sat, Jun 11, 2011 £975 $1658 Sun, Jun 05, 2011 Sun, Jun 12, 2011 £975 $1658 Sat, Jun 11, 2011 Sat, Jun 18, 2011 £975 $1658 Sun, Jun 12, 2011 Sun, Jun 19, 2011 £975 $1658 Sat, Jun 18, 2011 Sat, Jun 25, 2011 £975 $1658 Sun, Jun 19, 2011 Sun, Jun 26, 2011 £975 $1658 Sat, Jun 25, 2011 Sat, Jul 02, 2011 £975 $1658 Sun, Jun 26, 2011 Sun, Jul 03, 2011 £975 $1658 Sat, Jul 02, 2011 Sat, Jul 09, 2011 £975 $1658 Sun, Jul 03, 2011 Sun, Jul 10, 2011 £975 $1658 Sat, Jul 09, 2011 Sat, Jul 16, 2011 £975 $1658 Sun, Jul 10, 2011 Sun, Jul 17, 2011 £975 $1658 Sat, Jul 16, 2011 Sat, Jul 23, 2011 £975 $1658 Sun, Jul 17, 2011 Sun, Jul 24, 2011 £975 $1658 Sat, Jul 23, 2011 Sat, Jul 30, 2011 £975 $1658 Sun, Jul 24, 2011 Sun, Jul 31, 2011 £975 $1658 Sat, Jul 30, 2011 Sat, Aug 06, 2011 £975 $1658 Sun, Jul 31, 2011 Sun, Aug 07, 2011 £975 $1658 Sat, Aug 06, 2011 Sat, Aug 13, 2011 £975 $1658 Sun, Aug 07, 2011 Sun, Aug 14, 2011 £975 $1658 Sat, Aug 13, 2011 Sat, Aug 20, 2011 £975 $1658 Sun, Aug 14, 2011 Sun, Aug 21, 2011 £975 $1658 Sat, Aug 20, 2011 Sat, Aug 27, 2011 £975 $1658 Sun, Aug 21, 2011 Sun, Aug 28, 2011 £975 $1658 Sat, Aug 27, 2011 Sat, Sep 03, 2011 £975 $1658 Sun, Aug 28, 2011 Sun, Sep 04, 2011 £975 $1658 Sat, Sep 03, 2011 Sat, Sep 10, 2011 £975 $1658 Sun, Sep 04, 2011 Sun, Sep 11, 2011 £975 $1658 Sat, Sep 10, 2011 Sat, Sep 17, 2011 £975 $1658 Sun, Sep 11, 2011 Sun, Sep 18, 2011 £975 $1658 Sat, Sep 17, 2011 Sat, Sep 24, 2011 £975 $1658 Sun, Sep 18, 2011 Sun, Sep 25, 2011 £975 $1658 Sat, Sep 24, 2011 Sat, Oct 01, 2011 £975 $1658 Sun, Sep 25, 2011 Sun, Oct 02, 2011 £975 $1658 Sat, Oct 01, 2011 Sat, Oct 08, 2011 £975 $1658 Sat, Oct 08, 2011 Sat, Oct 15, 2011 £965 $1641 Sat, Oct 15, 2011 Sat, Oct 22, 2011 £965 $1641 Sat, Oct 22, 2011 Sat, Oct 29, 2011 £965 $1641 - Prices are per person land only based on 2 people sharing a twin room.
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- Please ask for pricing in other currencies.
- What's Included
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What's Included
- First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
- All hotel service charges, tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included with map.
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director whilst touring.
- The services of a Travel Representative at your London hotel.
- Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom onboard.
- Ferry across the Irish Sea from Scotland to Northern Ireland and Ireland to South Wales .
- A stylish wallet, travel documents and Welcome on Tour book with map.
- 10 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary: 2 English, 2 Scottish and 3 Irish full breakfasts. 1 three-course dinner. Local highlight restaurant dinner in Glasgow , farewell dinner with wine in Cardiff ).
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