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-England - Scotland Tour 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. A few departures on this tour have a senior discount available. Please ask for details. Cannot be combined with other discounts or offers.  Day 1: London Arrival & Tour Start your trip at Heathrow Airport with an independent transfer to your hotel. 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 for a welcome drink before dinner in your hotel. (D) Day 2: Tower of London & City Sights Today you may schedule your London sightseeing when you take an open-top bus tour around the many famous landmarks. There are a number of different bus routes as well as a walking tour and a cruise on the River Thames. Visit the Tower of London to view the magnificent Crown Jewels, guarded by Beefeaters in distinctive Tudor uniforms. You are free to choose a restaurant to dine independently. (B) Day 3: 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 and relax before dinner. (B, D) Day 4: Abbotsford House & Cabaret Evening 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. Drive through the scenic Borders to visit Abbotsford  House, Sir Walter Scott's home. View an impressive collection of memorabilia and a library with over 9,000 rare volumes, where he wrote most of his novels. Drive to Edinburgh in time for dinner at the Edinburgh Nights Cabaret where you will experience lively Scottish entertainment. (B, D) Day 5: 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 view 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 5
to 19 departures, experience the world-famous Edinburgh Military Tattoo. (B)
Day 6: Giant's Causeway & Derry This morning will be an early start as you drive to Cairnryan for a short ferry ride to Larne. 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 7: 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. (B) Day 8: 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 9: Rock of Cashel & Killarney Depart Dublin and drive south through pleasant farming country. Visit the Rock of Cashel, where Brian Boru was crowned King of Munster in 977. See the 12th century highly-decorated Cormac's Chapel, the large cruciform cathedral and a round tower. Continue to the famous town of Killarney and check in to your hotel with state-of-the-art pool and spa facilities. (B, D) Day 10: 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 11: 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, located on the dockside of this port city. (B, D) Day 12: Ferry to South Wales Depart Waterford early this morning to catch the ferry from Rosslare to South Wales. Journey through South Wales where coal used to be mined to Cardiff and take a brief tour of the city. Head to Cardiff Castle, developed in Roman times and transformed into an elaborate Gothic-style residence in the 19th century. A tour of the Castle is followed by a fun Welsh banquet in the undercroft. (B, D)  Day 13: 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. Tour
the Roman Baths and Pump Room, wonderfully preserved after two millennia and
see 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 in to your hotel once again. (B) Day 14: Tour Ends Heathrow Airport Travel to Heathrow Airport by group coach transfer, to arrive by 9:00 am. Transfers to Gatwick Airport can be arranged at an additional cost. (B) British and Irish tour Includes:
Price per person sharing twin room, based on departure date from home.
Cancellation Penalties: Airfare up to 100%; Land: : Penalties per person apply: 70 days or longer: Forfeiture of deposit 69 - 46 days: 35% per person 45 - 8 days: 45% per person 7 - 1 days: 60% per person, On day of departure: 100% per person Travel Insurance from $60 This program appears only on our website. A printed brochure does not exist for this tour. Planning a group tour?Ask us for a quotation for a group of any size. Great Britain travel the way you want, with the ultimate choice of hotels and sightseeing. Whether you just want a base for excursions, or are planning an extensive itinerary, we can provide exactly what you want. Tour conditions Travel insurance Click here for a credit card form. Questions? Contact Lynott Tours at 1 (800) 221-2474 USA & Canada
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