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 Ireland -England - Scotland - Wales British & Irish Grandeur 15 day First Class Escorted Tour - Ireland England tour Click for map See ever-changing landscapes, splendid seascapes, purple moorlands, monastic ruins, enchanting lakes, towering fortresses, and a patchwork of fields spread in every shade of green. Reap the rewards of the well-traveled life on this Ireland England tour. Day 1 Depart U.S. for London Depart U.S. on your overnight flight to London. Relax with meal and entertainment services. Day 2 London at Leisure Welcome to London! After immigration and baggage claim, take an independent coach transfer to your hotel, conveniently located near Hyde Park and Oxford Street. Coaches operate frequently. For the balance of the day you are free to rest, use the health facilities in your hotel or explore London a little. The British Museum, shops of Oxford and New Bond streets, Hyde Park and Piccadilly are all within walking distance. In the evening meet your guide and fellow travelers over a welcome drink to discuss your vacation.  Day 3 Tower of London & City Sights This
morning tour 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. Visit the Tower of London to see
the magnificent Crown Jewels, guarded by the Beefeaters in distinctive Tudor
uniforms. Also see the White Tower, completed in 1097, together with many other
fortresses. Spend the afternoon and evening on your own to sightsee, shop, dine
or see a West End show. (CB) Day 4 Cambridge & York Drive north into the countryside to visit the university town of Cambridge. Stop to see some of the more important colleges, including King’s College, and the Mathematical Bridge over the River Cam. Head north to York to take a walking tour to appreciate the 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. Continue your journey through the Yorkshire countryside to your lovely manor house hotel in Guisborough. (CB,D)  Day 5 Borders & Abbotsford House Head north through
Newcastle-on-Tyne. Drive through the lovely Borders scenery to visit Abbotsford
House, Sir Walter Scott's home, where he wrote most of his novels. Drive to
Edinburgh for an introduction to Scottish culture and food at a traditional
cabaret. (B,D)  Day 6 Edinburgh Highlights Discover Scotland’s capital
on a tour around the city center. See Princes Street, the main shopping
thoroughfare which divides the elegant Georgian “New Town” from the
compact medieval city. Tour Edinburgh Castle to see the Crown Jewels of
Scotland and the Stone of Destiny. Also enjoy splendid views of central
Edinburgh. The afternoon is free for independent sightseeing or shopping.
Edinburgh has a wide choice of pubs, ranging from traditional bars to stylish
wine bars. It carries the honor of being voted Britain's best city for pubs,
with over 700 choices. On departures from August 2 to 16, experience the
colorful Edinburgh Military Tattoo. (B)Day 7 Lake District & Chester Journey through the Southern Uplands and stop at Moffat Woollen Mills with its wide array of Scottish goods. Continue south through the hills and valleys of the Lake District and stop to explore the delightful town of Grasmere. Magnificent lakes, fells and mountains border the winding roads in this area loved by poets, writers and painters, and immortalized by William Wordsworth. Some of the most dramatic scenery in England is here. Perfectly kept cottages trimmed with fuschia hedges, black and white cows and bulls, and butter-golden gorse dot the hillsides. Continue to Chester where a walking tour will include “The Rows,” picturesque arcaded shops, as well as discovering the original medieval walls, Roman ruins and Chester Cathedral. Drive to your hotel. (B,D) Day 8 North Wales & Dublin This morning see some of the charming Welsh countryside as you drive through farmlands and picturesque villages and along the coast road. You will catch sight of the majestic peaks of Snowdonia, the highest mountains in Wales. Cross to Anglesey Island by bridge and onto the tiny island of Holyhead. Take a short ferry crossing to Dunlaoghiare and transfer to your hotel. The evening is at leisure so that you can explore nearby pubs or restaurants. (B)  Day 9 Dublin Castle & Merry Ploughboy Pub
Take a morning tour around central Dublin, with its spacious Georgian squares
and streets, landmark public buildings and graceful townhouses. Tour Dublin
Castle’s elegantly furnished State Apartments to learn about historic
events that have taken place. The afternoon is free for browsing or further
sightseeing on your own. Enjoy dinner at the Merry Ploughboy Pub, followed by a
humorous show of song and dance. This traditional Dublin pub first opened its
doors in 1750. Down through the years it has been carefully conserved to
reflect and preserve the best aspects of a traditional Dublin pub(B,D) Day 10 National Stud & Killarney Depart Dublin and visit the National Stud and Japanese Gardens in Kildare. Kildare is located in the foothills of the Wicklow mountains and is home to the Irish National Stud and three racecourses. Learn about Ireland’s exciting horsebreeding industry at the National Stud and walk through the gardens, which represent the “Life of Man” in oriental-style gardening. Enjoy views of farms and pause for photos at the impressive Rock of Cashel. Sample tea and scones at a farm and learn about Irish country life. Continue to the famous town of Killarney and check into your lovely centrally-located hotel with state-of-the-art pool and spa facilities. A wonderful setting for a wonderful experience! (B,D) Day 11 Ring of Kerry Tour Today experience one of Ireland’s most popular scenic drives, the Ring of Kerry. Nothing is more indicative of Ireland travel than the world-famous Ring of Kerry. Your route winds around the Iveragh Peninsula with Ireland’s highest mountains on one side and Atlantic coastline on the other. Travel through the villages of Glenbeigh, Waterville and Sneem with frequent stops to admire the views and take photos. Mighty mountains, peaceful glens and charming villages await you J ust outside Killarney tour the gracious 19th century Muckross House to see richly crafted furnishings and learn about its U.S. connections. (B, D) Day 12 Blarney & Waterford - WexfordTravel to Cobh, the town associated with the Titanic. In Waterford visit the Waterford Crystal Factory to watch skilled craftspeople create this famous crystal from molten glass. See the vast display of trophies and tableware in the showrooms. All that is best about Ireland is yours to enjoy. (B,D)
Day 13 Wales & Cardiff to Bath It's an early start today as you depart for a short drive to Rosslare in Wexford Ireland to catch the ferry to South Wales. Journey past Carmarthen and along the south coast of Wales to its capital city of Cardiff. Continue to the UNESCO city of Bath. This spa town, was popular for its natural hot springs with the Romans 2,000 years ago and again in fashion in the 18th century Regency period. (B,D)  Day 14 Roman Baths & Stonehenge Visit the wonderful Roman
Baths and Pump Room, still preserved after two millennia and drive around the
stately mansions of the Royal Crescent and Queen’s Square. Drive to
Salisbury Plain to view the prehistoric circle of vast monoliths at Stonehenge.
Continue into London and check into Jurys Clifton Ford Hotel once again. (B)
Day 15 Depart for Home As today is departure day, travel to Heathrow Airport by group coach transfer or Gatwick Airport by independent coach transfer. Allow plenty of time for check in formalities. (CB) British
and Irish tour Includes:
Some highlights of our Scottish & Irish tours: Scottish Cabaret Dinner Show Irish Cabaret Historic City Walks in York, Chester & Waterford Tower of London & Edinburgh Castle Waterford Crystal Price per person sharing twin room, based on departure date from home. 2008 departures
This program appears only on our website. A printed brochure does not exist
for this tour. Your 3* & 4* first-class hotels: Stay at the following (or similar): Jurys Clifton Ford Hotel, London (2 nights) Gisborough Hall Hotel, Guisborough (1 night) Holyrood Hotel, Edinburgh (2 nights) St. David's Hotel, Ewloe nr Chester (1 night) Royal Marine, Dunlaoghaire (2 nights) Killarney Plaza Hotel, Killarney (2 nights) White's Hotel Wexford (1 night) Francis, Bath (1 night) Jurys Clifton Ford Hotel, London (1 night)
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