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Britain & Ireland Explorer
Stratford, York, Edinburgh, Isle of Sky, Glasgow, Chester, Dublin, Sligo, Galway, Ring of Kerry, Cardiff, Bath, Salisbury

Summary of Britain & Ireland Explorer

Fabulous Sightseeing
Sightseeing/orientation in Stratford-upon-Avon, York, Edinburgh, Chester, Dublin, Killarney, Cork, Cardiff, Bath and Salisbury.Unbeatable Features
  • Accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
  • 1 Continental Breakfast and 2 buffet breakfasts in London.
  • Full English or Irish breakfast on tour
  • 10 Three course dinners see day by day itinerary.
  • All hotel service charges, local taxes, baggage handling and hotel tips are included.
  • Services throughout the tour of a professional Tour Director.
  • The services of a Trafalgar Representative if you stay at the recommended London hotel.
  • Specialised local guides in Edinburgh and Dublin.
  • Ferry across the Irish Sea from Wales to Ireland and return.
  • Touring by luxury air-ventilated coach with reclining seats.
  • Complimentary pick-up and drop off at your Trafalgar London Hotel on the day of departure and return of the coach tour.
  • A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
Edinburgh Tattoo: 1st 21st August 2008
Tickets (Subject to availability) may be obtained through your travel agent.Airport Transfers
  • London Gateways: A Trafalgar bonus transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your Costsaver 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 Express operates between 05.10-23.30. Gatwick Express operates inbound services between 05.20-23.45 and outbound services from 04.30-23.45. Transfers outside of these times are 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.
Call (425) 821-4100 for more information or to book today! Mention code 6536799
Tour OperatorTrafalgar Tours
Duration
23 Days
Escorted
Escorted - Yes
Itinerary
DayDestinationDescription
Day 1Depart USAOvernight transatlantic flight to London.
Day 2LondonTime to relax after checking into your Trafalgar hotel.Hotel: Ibis Earls Court (2 nights)
Day 3LondonA full day at leisure to explore Britains capital. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 4LeedsGreetings from our Tour Director as we drive through scenic Cotswold villages to Shakespeare's birthplace Stratford-upon-Avon. Here orientation reveals its Elizabethan charm before heading to Coventry, home of Lady Godiva, to view the old and new Cathedrals standing side by side. Then on through the Midlands into Yorkshire arriving at our hotel in Leeds. (Dinner) Hotel: Jurys Inn
Day 5EdinburghAn 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 Edinburgh.(Full Breakfast)Hotel: King Malcolm (2 nights)
Day 6EdinburghMorning sightseeing shows us the Royal Mile, Princes Street and views of the castle. Then time to maybe visit Holyrood House.(Full Breakfast)
Day 7AviemoreToday we travel over 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 the Cairngorm mountains and our hotel for the next two nights. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)Hotel: Macdonalds Highland Resort
Day 8Isle of SkyeWe 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 for dinner. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 9GlasgowAfter breakfast we drive to Fort William, in the shadow of Ben Nevis Britain's highest mountain, 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, where we spend the night (Full Breakfast)Hotel: Campanile
Day 10ChesterToday begins with a visit of Gretna Green, wedding venue for eloping lovers. We continue south into England towards the breathtaking scenery of the Lake District, beloved of Beatrix Potter. Finally we reach our hotel in Runcorn for the next two nights.(Full Breakfast / Dinner)Hotel: Holiday Inn (2 nights)
Day 11ChesterFirst we're off to Chester, where orientation shows us the arcaded 'Rows'. Next into the hills and valleys of North Wales. Over the Horseshoe pass, we arrive in Llangollen, home of the Music Eisteddfod, and return to Runcorn. (Full Breakfast)
Day 12DublinWe drive along the Welsh Coast via Colwyn Bay, skirting the Snowdonia National Park, to Caernarvon to view the castle where the Prince of Wales was invested, then cross to the island of Anglesey where we board our ferry at Holyhead to Ireland. We then drive to Dublin for two nights. (Full Breakfast)Hotel: Ardmore (2 nights)
Day 13DublinMorning sightseeing with the local guide features Trinity College, St. Patrick's Cathedral, historic Phoenix Park, the Four Courts and more. (Full Breakfast)
Day 14SligoWe head north-westward to 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 where we spend the next two nights. (Full Breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Sligo Southern (2 nights)
Day 15SligoAlong the coast to the seaside resort of Bundoran in County Donegal and acrossthe border into Northern Ireland to visit the famous Belleek Pottery Centre. Afterwards we drive along the shores of Lough Erne to Enniskillen before returning to our hotel (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 16EnnisWe enjoy the scenery in Connemara, stopping at Kylemore Abbey and continuing to Galway Bay. We stop in Galway before reaching Ennis. (Full Breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Queens (2 nights)
Day 17EnnisToday 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 18WatervilleAdmire 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 Waterville. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)Hotel: Waterville Lake
Day 19WaterfordToday we complete our drive around the Ring of Kerry and travel to 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: Days
Day 20CardiffWe 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: Quality (2 nights)
Day 21CardiffFirst an orientation in the Welsh capital and a chance to visit the castle. Then into the Rhonddha, most famous of the Welsh Valleys where old mining towns are packed into narrow cracks in the mountains. Next into the stark beauty of the Brecon Beacons National Park then back to our hotel in Cardiff. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 22LondonWe visit Bath, where we see the Roman Baths and have time to admire the Royal Crescent's Georgian architecture. We return to London via Salisbury and its Cathedral and make a picture-stop at the ancient Stone Circle of Stonehenge. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 23Return USABid farewell to your new friends on your return flight to the USA. (Buffet Breakfast)
Dates/Pricing
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DateDescriptionPrice FromQuote
July 17, 2008Land Price$3,290.00 (USD)Quote
July 24, 2008Land Price$3,275.00 (USD)Quote
July 31, 2008Land Price$3,275.00 (USD)Quote
August 07, 2008Land Price$3,275.00 (USD)Quote
August 14, 2008Land Price$3,275.00 (USD)Quote
August 21, 2008Land Price$3,275.00 (USD)Quote
August 28, 2008Land Price$3,260.00 (USD)Quote
September 04, 2008Land Price$3,260.00 (USD)Quote
September 11, 2008Land Price$3,260.00 (USD)Quote
September 18, 2008Land Price$3,260.00 (USD)Quote
September 25, 2008Land Price$3,260.00 (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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