| British & Irish
Delight Escorted Tour Travel to London, visit Scotland, travel to Northern Ireland, and visit Dublin. What else could you ask for? Combine England with a Scottish coach tour, and then travel from Scotland to Northern Ireland by ferry map Itinerary Day 1 - Sat: Travel to London: Depart U.S. for
London Depart U.S. on your overnight flight to London. Relax with meal and
entertainment services as you start your vacation. Day 2 - Sun: London London Arrival & Tour Welcome to Heathrow Airport, London! Take an independent transfer to your hotel, located near the Tate Modern and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. At 2:30 pm take a panoramic tour of central London to see famous landmarks including Piccadilly Circus, Nelson's Column and lions of Trafalgar Square, Big Ben towering over the Houses of Parliament and Hyde Park. In the evening meet your tour director and fellow travelers over a welcome drink before dining in your hotel. (D) Day 3 - Mon: Hampton Court Palace & Gardens This morning
tour Hampton Court Palace, which is set in handsome grounds close to the River
Thames. See the Tudor Kitchens, the great gatehouse, the orangery, the Hampton
Court Vine and the maze. Return to London where the afternoon and evening are
at leisure for independent activities - you may choose to sightsee, shop, dine
or see a West End show. (CB) Day 4 - Tue: Cambridge
& York Walking Tour Visit Cambridge to see some of the famous
university colleges, including King's College, and the Mathematical Bridge over
the River Cam. Head north to York for a walking tour to appreciate narrow
streets and medieval houses, which contain centuries of history. The stately
York Minster, with towers and stained glass, is the highlight of the walk.
Check in to your hotel, located in a quiet area and within walking distance of
the center of York. (CB, D) Day 5 - Wed: Borders Country &
Abbotsford House Pass Heddon-on-the-Wall to view a portion of Hadrian's
Wall and travel through the scenic Northumberland National Park. Cross into
Scotland at Carter Bar and stop in Jedburgh, a charming Borders town. In
Melrose visit Abbotsford House, Sir Walter Scott's home where he wrote most of
his novels until his death in 1832. View an impressive collection of
memorabilia and a library with over 9,000 rare volumes. Drive to Edinburgh and
experience lively Scottish entertainment as you dine at a traditional cabaret.
(B, D) Day 6 - Thu: Edinburgh Castle & Guided City Tour
Discover Edinburgh's highlights on a city tour. See the elegant Georgian
New Town with spacious streets and the compact medieval city along
the Royal Mile. Tour Edinburgh Castle to see the Crown Jewels of Scotland and
the Stone of Destiny. Also enjoy splendid views of central Edinburgh. The rest
of the day is free for independent activities. On August 06 and 20 departures,
experience the colorful Edinburgh Military Tattoo. (B) Day 7 - Fri: Giant's Causeway &
Derry This morning will be an early start as you drive to Cairnryan for a
short ferry ride to Larne in Northern Ireland. Travel along the Nine
Glens of Antrim with views of mountains, valleys and coastline. Visit the
Giant's Causeway, hexagonal columns formed by volcanic activity over 60 million
years ago. The enormous rocks have spawned legends about the mythical giant,
Finn McCool. Continue to Derry for your overnight stay. (B, D) Day 8 - Sat: Ulster Folk Park & Dublin This
morning join a local guide for a short walking tour around Derry, surrounded by
medieval city walls. Near Omagh visit the Ulster American Folk Park to see many
cottages and traditional crafts. The Park traces the story of Ulster emigrants
and shows rural lifestyles in both Ireland and America in Colonial times.
Travel south to Dun Laoghaire, where your Victorian hotel is located on Dublin
Bay, a few miles from the city center. (B) Day 9 - Sun: Book of Kells &
Taylor's Three Rock Pub Take a tour around central Dublin, with spacious
Georgian squares and streets, landmark public buildings and graceful
townhouses. Visit Trinity College to see the campus and view the Book of Kells
in the Old Library. The afternoon is free for independent sightseeing or
shopping. Enjoy dinner at Taylor's Three Rock Pub followed by an upbeat show
with Irish music and dance. (B, D) Day 10 - Mon: Depart for Home Complimentary group transfers are provided to Dublin Airport to arrive at 6:00 am, 9:00 am or 12:00 noon. (B) B=Breakfast, CB=Continental Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner Your Accommodations: Stay at the following (or similar): Mercure Bankside Hotel, London (2 nights) Marriott Hotel, York (1 night) Roxburghe Hotel, Edinburgh (2 nights) Everglades Hotel, Derry (1 night) Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin (2 nights) British & Irish Delight What's Included
Single Room Supplement:$598. Child 8-21 reductions: sharing with two adults $75; ONLY ONE TRIPLE ROOM IS AVAILABLE PER DEPARTURE - BOOK EARLY. Please add airfare to the land only price. Note: Land only tour starts in Edinburgh one day later than departure date shown. Land with air price, if shown, is plus $239 air taxes. The air inclusive prices from New York above are for general information only and not a reflection of current seat availability. Airfare is available from many cities. Just ask.. NEW! We can accept payments in US dollars, euros and pounds sterling. Please ask for our wire transfer details. Currency Converter by OANDA.com, The Currency Site.
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