The Regency

Day 1 - London Salisbury Bath

Greetings from our Tour Director as we travel to see the ancient monoliths of Stonehenge. In Salisbury we view the cathedral which has the tallest spire in England, before continuing on to the city of Bath, which is renowned for its Georgian architecture. (Continential breakfast)
Hotel: Limpley Stoke

Day 2 - Bath Wells Exeter (2 nights)

Today we drive to nearby Cheddar Gorge to admire its rugged beauty. Then a stop at Wells, with its awe-inspiring cathedral. We continue our journey through Thomas Hardy's Wessex to Exeter, the county town of Devon, founded by the Celts. (Full breakfast)
Hotel: Jurys Inn

Day 3 - Devon and Cornwall excursion

A full day excursion begins as we skirt Dartmoor to reach Plymouth where you will have the chance to take a boat trip around the harbour. Then we continue to Marazion where we see St. Michael's Mount before heading north to the Atlantic coast of Cornwall and the artists' colony of St. Ives. After an amazing, scenic day we return to our hotel in Exeter for dinner and overnight stay. (Full breakfast / Dinner)

Day 4 - Exeter Cardiff

We drive through the beautiful county of Somerset, renowned for its rough cider known as scrumpy, and on to the port of Bristol to see the impressive suspension bridge designed by Brunel. Finally we cross the Severn Bridge into Wales and soon arrive at our hotel in Cardiff. (Full breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Premier Travel Inn North

Day 5 - Cardiff Waterford

Orientation of the capital of Wales shows us the castle, the Millennium Stadium and Cardiff Arms Park. Next we drive to Fishguard where we board our ferry across the Irish Sea to Rosslare. From here we head by coach to Waterford, home of the famous crystal, and our hotel. (Full breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Days

Day 6 - Waterford Cork Waterville

After breakfast we drive via Cork, stopping to visit Blarney Castle with a chance to acquire the 'gift of the gab'. From here we travel into County Kerry and down Dingle Bay to Waterville where we start to enjoy the stunning scenery of the famous Ring of Kerry drive. (Full breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Waterville Lake

Day 7 - Waterville Limerick

A succession of mountains, bays and pretty towns brings us to the lakes of Killarney before we stop in Killarney itself. On to Limerick, where orientation shows us St. Mary's Cathedral and King John's Castle. Then to Ennis for the night. (Full breakfast)
Hotel: Jurys Inn

Day 8 - Limerick Dublin (2 nights)

Today we make our way to Nenagh in County Tipperary with its ruined castle, former home of the Butler family. We then travel via County Kildare, renowned for its stud farms, to Dublin. (Full breakfast)
Hotel: Montrose

Day 9 - Dublin sightseeing

Our morning sightseeing tour features views of Trinity College, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Phoenix Park and the impressive Four Courts. The rest of your day is free. (Full breakfast)

Day 10 - Dublin Chester area (Runcorn)

We take the ferry to Holyhead on the Isle of Anglesey. Enjoy the scenery of the North Wales coastline as we skirt Snowdonia National Park.. We stop in Chester to admire its famous galleried Rows and medieval buildings before reaching our hotel. (Full breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Holiday Inn (Runcorn)

Day 11 - Chester area (Runcorn) Edinburgh (Falkirk) (2 nights)

Today we drive through the beautiful Lake District, which inspired the great poet William Wordsworth. Then we cross the Scottish border and continue to Falkirk. (Full breakfast)
Hotel: Premier Inn Falkirk West

Day 12 - Edinburgh sightseeing

Our tour shows us Princes Street, the Royal Mile and views of the castle. Then time to perhaps visit Holyrood House. This evening you have the option of a night out with Highland dancing and bagpipes. (full breakfast)

Day 13 - Edinburgh (Falkirk) Highlands

We travel to St. Andrews, home of the famous golf course and the university which Prince William attended recently. We drive on via Pitlochry into the Highlands. (Full breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Highlander

Day 14 - Highlands Glasgow

We drive via Inverness and along the shores of Loch Ness passing Ben Nevis. Then on via Glencoe on to Loch Lomond's bonnie banks before reaching our hotel near Glasgow. (Full breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Normandy

Day 15 - Glasgow York Leeds

We see Glasgow cathedral and George Square. Then we enjoy a scenic drive to Moffat Woollens, make a picture stop at Hadrian's Wall, before arriving in York to see the Minster and the Shambles. We continue to nearby Leeds. (Full breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Jurys Inn

Day 16 - Leeds Coventry Stratford-upon-Avon London

We drive through the Midlands to Coventry to view the old and new cathedrals. Then on to Shakespeare's birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon, with time to explore or shop. Next we travel through the pretty Cotswold countryside as we make our way back to London where it is time to bid farewell to our new-found friends and Tour Director at the end of our tour. (Full breakfast)

Optional Extras

• Pre or post tour accommodation in London.

Tour Itinerary

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Departs London.

• Prices are per person land only based on 2 people sharing a twin room.
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What's Included

• 15 nights hotel 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.
• Sightseeing/orientation in Salisbury, Bath , Cardiff , Killarney , Limerick , Dublin , Chester , Edinburgh , Glasgow , York , Coventry, and Stratford-upon-Avon .
• Specialised local guides in Dublin and Edinburgh.
• Ferry across the Irish Sea from Wales to Ireland and return.
• A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
• Total 24 Meals (See Itinerary: 1 continental breakfast, 15 full English, Irish or Scottish breakfasts, 8 three-course dinners).

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