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Best Of Ireland & Scotland
Dublin, Kildare, Waterford, Blarney, Kenmare, Limerick, Galway Bay, Galway, Drumcliff, Omagh, Londonderry/Derry, Giant's Causeway, Belfast, Glasgow, Glencoe, Isle of Skye, Edinburgh

Summary of Best of Ireland & Scotland

Dining Highlights
  • 1 Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Dublin
  • 8 full Irish and 6 Scottish breakfasts
  • 7 three-course dinners in hotels
  • 7 three-course dinners in hotels
  • 1 local pub restaurant dinner in Glasgow
  • Farewell Dinner with wine in Edinburgh
23 meals in total (See day-by-day itinerary)First Class Travel Highlights
  • Escorted by one of Trafalgar's top professional Tour Directors whilst touring.
  • A qualified local city guide in Dublin, Londonderry/Derry, Belfast and Edinburgh.
  • Tickets are included for the world-famous Tattoo during the Edinburgh Festival.
  • Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar's luxury air-conditioned coaches with onboard washroom.
  • Ferry across the Irish Sea from Northern Ireland to Scotland.
  • Dublin Airport Transfer is provided on Day 2 and Edinburgh Airport Transfer is provided on Day 16.
  • Stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
  • All hotel service charges, tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
  • A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
Airport Transfers
Group transfers on arrival at Dublin Airport will operate at 08.00, 11.00 and 13.30. Return transfers from the last hotel will arrive at Edinburgh Airport at 07.00 and 10.30.
  • London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your tour with Trafalgar your transfers to and from the airport are included. It's that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London.
  • Important - Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
  • You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure.
  • Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
  • Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
  • Heathrow Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-21.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by coach. Gatwick Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-12.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by express train and coach. Transfers outside these times will be at the passengers own expense.
  • In the event of unforeseen events (Road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
  • No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service.
  • Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel? (Please ask your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per person when booking)
  • European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
  • Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar's Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
  • Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(S) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
  • Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don't coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.
Edinburgh Tattoo: 3rd-25th August 2007
Tickets are included for the world-famous Tattoo during the Festival. Applicable to certain departures in July and August. Please contact your Travel Agent or Trafalgar for further information.Edinburgh - London train connection
For passengers wishing to return to London, Trafalgar is pleased to be able to offer one-way train service from Edinburgh to London Kings Cross.
Call (425) 821-4100 for more information or to book today! Mention code 6536483
Tour OperatorTrafalgar Tours
Duration
16 Days
Escorted
Escorted - Yes
Itinerary
DayDestinationDescription
Day 1Depart USAOvernight flight to Dublin
Day 2DublinOn arrival, you are met and transferred to your hotel. After check-in the remainder of your day is at leisure to perhaps admire the elegant architecture of this great city. This evening, you'll meet with your Tour Director and fellow travelling companions for a Welcome Drink.Hotel: Trinity Capital (2 nights)
Day 3DublinAfter a hearty Irish breakfast, our sightseeing tour with a local guide takes in this 'fair city's' highlights. We'll see Phoenix Park and enjoy views of Dublin Castle and St. Patrick's Cathedral and our highlight will be a visit of Trinity College so that we can admire the ancient Book of Kells. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore further. (Full Breakfast)
Day 4WaterfordToday's first stop is a visit to the Irish Stud Farm at Kildare. With a guide we will enjoy a walking tour of the Stud and see some of the country's finest thoroughbreds. We will also visit the Japanese gardens designed by a Japanese landscape artist at the turn of the last century. Next off to the coast of this Emerald Isle and to the seaside resort of Waterford where we see the 12th century Reginald's Tower and stop to visit the Waterford Crystal showrooms. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)Hotel: The Belfry
Day 5KenmareThis morning's drive takes us along the scenic coast via the fishing village of Youghal where Moby Dick was filmed and through the city of Cork to Blarney, where we visit the castle in order to kiss the stone and acquire 'the gift of the gab'! Finally, we drive north to Kenmare where we will spend the next two nights. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)Hotel: Kenmare Bay (2 nights)
Day 6KenmareNot only spectacular scenery today but also a Hidden Treasure will be revealed to us by our Tour Director as we tour the 'Ring of Kerry'. Plunging cliffs, glassy lakes, granite mountains and jagged coastlines regale us as our trip passes Killorglin (Of Puck Fair fame), Daniel O'Connell's Cahirciveen, the fishing village of Waterville and Moll's Gap before returning to Kenmare and our hotel for the night. (Full Breakfast)
Day 7BallinaNorth via Limerick where the film 'Angela's Ashes' was set and where we see St. Mary's Cathedral, King John's Castle and the Treaty Stone. From here we visit the Cliffs of Moher and drive across the scenic area known as the Burren to Galway Bay where an orientation includes the city's highlights. Then we head north to Ballina and our hotel for dinner and overnight. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)Hotel: Downhill Inn
Day 8LetterkennyFirst we see Yeats' grave in Drumcliff before crossing the border into Northern Ireland and along the shores of Lough Erne to Enniskillen in Ireland's lake district. Then up to Omagh where we stop to visit the Ulster-American Folk Park. Next via Strabane we soon reach Londonderry/Derry where a walking tour with a local guide takes us to the city walls, some of the best-preserved in Europe. We also visit the 17th century St. Columb's Cathedral with its tower before heading to the Derry Craft Village and on to the quay where Irish emigrants sailed to the New World. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)Hotel: Radisson SAS (2 nights)
Day 9LetterkennyOur day begins with a drive along beautiful Antrim Coast road as we make our way to Giants Causeway. Here we stop to see the basalt columns rising from the sea before we make our way back to Letterkenny for the night. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 10GlasgowToday's drive takes us to the capital of Northern Ireland, Belfast. Here our sightseeing tour shows us Stormont Castle, the City Hall and Queen's University before heading to the port of Larne, where we board our ferry for the sea crossing to Stranraer in Scotland. Then we drive through Ayrshire, where we stop in Alloway to see the great poet Robbie Burn's cottage, before arriving in Scotland's commercial capital, Glasgow for a leisurely two-night stay. Tonight we will enjoy a typical Glaswegian dinner in a characteristic restaurant. (Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)Hotel: Jurys Inn (2 nights)
Day 11GlasgowAnother Hidden Treasure is revealed today by your Tour Director. But first our orientation tour includes a visit to St Mungo's Cathedral and views of the City Chambers and George Square. Later we visit the Burrell Collection, where some 9,000 artefacts and works of art are on view. Then time at leisure and maybe join a Burns Supper tonight? (Full Breakfast)
Day 12GlasgowWe drive along the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond, then through Glencoe, site of the famous massacre. Then along the shores of Loch Linnhe in the shadow of Ben Nevis and over the sea to Skye, made famous by Bonnie Prince Charlie. We spend the night and have dinner on this beautiful isle. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)Hotel: Tongadale
Day 13Scottish HighlandsThrough Glen Shiel to the banks of Loch Ness where we can look out for the famous monster! Past the ruins of Urquhart Castle and romantic scenery, we reach Inverness. Then we continue to visit the battlefield of Culloden, where Bonnie Prince Charlie was defeated by Butcher Cumberland, to the ski resort of Aviemore. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)Hotel: Macdonalds Highland Resort
Day 14EdinburghThrough the Cairngorm Mountains to visit a whisky distillery before seeing Blair Castle and Pitlochry. Then we stop in St. Andrews to see the ecclesiastical ruins and to take a picture at the 18th hole of the famous golf course. Then through the Kingdom of Fife to the Forth Bridge where we cross the Firth of Forth to Edinburgh. (Full Breakfast)Hotel: Marriott (2 nights)
Day 15EdinburghAfter breakfast our guided sightseeing tour includes a visit to Edinburgh Castle and views of Holyrood House and Arthur's seat at either end of the Royal Mile. We also visit Princes Street and see the new Scottish Parliament before free time perhaps to take an excursion to the Rosslyn Chapel, long associated with the Knight Templars and the Freemasons, this pretty church has come to notoriety through the popular 'Da Vinci Code'. Tonight we enjoy a Farewell Dinner together with our Tour Director and fellow travelling companions. (Full Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
Day 16Return USAAfter breakfast it's time to bid farewell to new-found friends as Trafalgar transfers you to the airport for your return flight to America. (Full Breakfast)
Dates/Pricing
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July 25, 2008Land Price$2,950.00 (USD)Quote
August 01, 2008Land Price$2,950.00 (USD)Quote
August 08, 2008Land Price$2,950.00 (USD)Quote
August 15, 2008Land Price$2,890.00 (USD)Quote
August 22, 2008Land Price$2,890.00 (USD)Quote
August 29, 2008Land Price$2,899.00 (USD)Quote
September 05, 2008Land Price$2,899.00 (USD)Quote
September 12, 2008Land Price$2,899.00 (USD)Quote
September 19, 2008Land Price$2,899.00 (USD)Quote
September 26, 2008Land Price$2,899.00 (USD)Quote
October 03, 2008Land Price$2,899.00 (USD)Quote
October 10, 2008Land Price$2,875.00 (USD)Quote
October 17, 2008Land Price$2,875.00 (USD)Quote
Disclaimer
* Taxes, security fees and fuel surcharges are not included. ** This list indicates brochure rates and dates. *** Please note: Land + Air inclusive tour prices are based from New York. For inclusive tour prices to your home city, please contact your Travel Agent. **** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
  
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