Great Britain
- England - Wales - Ireland Escorted
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Irish & British
Focus
- visiting Ireland, Wales, England - Ireland and Great
Britain escorted tour
To appreciate the astonishing diversity of these island countries, all you
really have to do is to look around you. Everywhere you go, you'll find
spectacular scenery that will stay with you long after you've gone home. Every
season brings its own wonders. Ireland Wales tour.
Map
Day 1: Dublin Arrival Your tour starts
at Dublin Airport with a group transfer to your hotel between 7:00 am and 12:00
noon. Your Victorian hotel is a few miles south of Dublin, overlooking Dublin
Bay. In the evening meet your tour director for a welcome drink.
Day 2: Book of Kells & Taylor's Three Rock 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 3: Russborough House & Killarney This morning drive through the
delightful scenery of the Wicklow Mountains to Blessington for a guided tour of
stately Russborough House, a Palladian mansion filled with interesting
treasures as well as noted works of art and early photographic collections.
Continue to the famous town of Killarney and check in to your hotel with great
leisure facilities. (B, D)
Day 4: Ring of Kerry & Skellig Experience Embark on the Ring of
Kerry tour for constantly-changing vistas of mountains, open Atlantic Ocean,
beaches and cliffs. There will be plenty of stops to admire the scenery. Visit
the Skellig Experience to learn about early Christian monks who lived on the
rocky offshore islands and about prolific bird life today. Stop at Moll's Gap
for panoramic views before returning to Killarney. (B, D)
Day 5: Blarney Castle & Waterford Crystal Visit the famous Blarney
Castle this morning to kiss the Stone of Eloquence. Travel through
the outskirts of Cork city and along the south coast to the city of Waterford.
Visit the House of Waterford Crystal to see how glass is blown and cut by
master craftspeople and view a collection of amazing trophies. Check in to your
hotel for dinner and an overnight stay. (B, D)
Day 6:
Ferry to South Wales Depart Waterford early this
morning to catch the ferry from Rosslare to South Wales. Journey through
pleasant farmlands and South Wales where coal used to be mined. Head to Cardiff
Castle, developed in Roman times and transformed into an elaborate Gothic-style
castle in the 19th century. A tour of the castle is followed by a fun Welsh
banquet. (B, D)
Day 7: Roman Baths & Stonehenge This morning explore Bath, popular
for its natural hot springs with the Romans 2,000 years ago and again in
fashion in the 18th century Regency period. Visit the Roman Baths and Pump
Room, wonderfully preserved after two millennia and take a panoramic tour to
see some of the stately Regency mansions and the Pulteney Bridge. Drive to
Salisbury Plain to view the prehistoric circle of vast monoliths at Stonehenge.
Continue into London and check in to

your hotel near the Tate Modern and Shakespeare's Globe
Theatre. (B)
Day 8: London Sightseeing Today explore London on an independent
open-top sightseeing bus tour you have a choice of routes around
Londons famous landmarks so you may get on and off wherever you wish. A
visit to the Tower of London is included. (B
Day 9: Tour Ends Heathrow Airport Travel to Heathrow Airport by
independent transfer in time to check in for your flight home. (B)
IRISH & BRITISH FOCUS
Group transfers at start and end of tour
Sightseeing by luxury coach
Professional tour director
8 nights in hotels listed below
Full breakfast daily except on day 1 (B)
5 dinners (D) including: - Dinner and traditional entertainment at
Taylor's Three Rock Pub - Cardiff Castle Banquet - 3 table d'hote dinners
Welcome get-together drink
Visits and admissions to Book of Kells at Trinity College, Russborough
House, Skellig Experience, Blarney Castle, Blarney Woollen Mills, House of
Waterford Crystal, Cardiff Castle, Roman Baths & Pump Room and Stonehenge
Deluxe flight bag, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap
All local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase
per person
Your Guided Tour of British Isles and
Ireland
Hotels Stay at the following (or
similar):
Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire Dublin
Originally built in 1863, this hotel was extensively renovated in 2007 to
provide 228 air-conditioned guestrooms, all featuring modern decor in natural
shades with burgundy touches and light-wood furnishings. Experience fine dining
or casual bar food and enjoy the award-winning Sansana SPA and Pier Health
Club. Dun Laoghaire has many features, shops and restaurants to explore. HOTEL
LOCATION: The property is located eight miles from Dublin city centre. Dublin
International Airport is 16 miles away, and can be reached by car in
approximately 45 minutes. Dublin (2 nights) Killarney Plaza Hotel Killarney
Plaza Hotel Killarney The Killarney Plaza Hotel is a modern building with
tastefully decorated public and guest rooms. The hotel offers choices of bars
and restaurants in an atmosphere of gracious luxury with attentive personal
service. Facilities include a state-of-the-art leisure center and Molton Brown
spa. HOTEL LOCATION: Right in the center of Killarney town within easy walking
distance of shops, restaurants and pubs. Also close to the jaunting car stand
and the peaceful Killarney National Park. Hotel parking. Killarney (2 nights)
Granville Hotel Granville Hotel Waterford City This family-run hotel is one of
Irelands oldest with significant historical connections and old-world
charm. The friendly and professional team is dedicated to ensuring that your
stay is pleasant and memorable. Enjoy delicious menus in the attractive dining
room and the bar is usually a lively meeting place, often with live music,
while comfortable rooms make for a great stay. HOTEL LOCATION: In the heart of
Waterford city on the waterfront. Within easy walking distance of shopping,
Reginalds Tower and the House of Waterford Crystal. Parking nearby.
Waterford (1 night) The Parc Hotel Cardiff The Parc Hotel Cardiff A grand
Victorian building with a distinctive French-influenced façade, The Parc
is a Cardiff landmark. All 140 rooms in this newly-refurbished hotel are
air-conditioned and have wireless broadband access. The newly-launched
restaurant and bar The Social has been awarded 2 AA rosettes and
offers an innovative menu with fabulous food while the Harlech Lounge is the
perfect place to take a cocktail. Cardiff (1 night) Doubletree by Hilton London
- West End Doubletree by Hilton London - West End With its beautiful Edwardian
façade, this hotel combines historic charm with modern convenience.
Inviting guest rooms feature generous space and modern amenities. Pre-theater
meals served in Bar 92 and international cuisine in The Level Restaurant
Location: 92 Southampton Row, near Russell Square, in the historic Bloomsbury
district. Close to public transportation and the British Museum, Covent Garden,
the West End and Oxford Street shops are all within walking distance. London (2
nights)
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Single room supplement: 569
Price per person sharing a twin or triple room. ONLY ONE TRIPLE ROOM IS
AVAILABLE PER DEPARTURE - BOOK EARLY. Save 10% per person on coach land tour
prices if you are 8 & under 18 and traveling with at least one full fare
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