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Exploring Britain & Ireland

October 1 - 15, 2010

15 Days & 22 Meals

Special Features

London
Stonehenge
Bath
Cardiff
Waterford Crystal Optional Tour
Blarney Castle
Killarney
Ring of Kerry
Farm Visit
Dublin
Wales
Lake District
Edinburgh
York
Stratford-Upon-Avon

Return to our mother country and explore the history and beauty that is the British Isles. You'll experience modern London and visit castles and charming villages in this tour of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Day 1, Friday, October 1

Overnight Flight

Day 2, Saturday, October 2

London, England - Your tour begins in the capital city of London. Tonight, meet your fellow travelers at a welcome dinner.
LODGING: Park Plaza Riverbank
MEALS: Dinner

Day 3, Sunday, October 3

London - During a locally guided tour of London see Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and the changing of the guard (if held). Enjoy an afternoon at leisure to further explore the city’s sites.
LODGING: Park Plaza Riverbank
MEALS: Breakfast

Day 4, Monday, October 4

London - Stonehenge - Bath - Cardiff * Visit Stonehenge, the mysterious formation that dates back to the Stone Age. Journey to the elegant Georgian town of Bath to visit the Roman Bath Museum’s 2,000-year-old elaborate spas. Continue to the Welsh capital of Cardiff.
LODGING: Barcelo Angel Hotel
MEALS: Breakfast Dinner

Day 5, Tuesday, October 5

Cardiff - Ferry to Ireland - Waterford * Take in the beautiful countryside of Wales en route to the coastal village of Fishguard. Take a ferry across the Irish Sea to Rosslare, Ireland. Explore Waterford with an interesting walking tour before dinner.
LODGING: Granville Hotel
MEALS: Breakfast Dinner

Day 6, Wednesday, October 6

Waterford - Blarney - Killarney Tour the famous Waterford Crystal facility* for a demonstration of how their crystal treasures are created. Next, travel to the historic Blarney Castle. Wind your way to the top of the castle, lie back and kiss the famous Blarney Stone where, legend has it, you will be blessed with the “gift of eloquence.” Your day ends in beautiful Killarney.
LODGING: O'Donoghue Ring Hotel
MEALS: Breakfast Dinner

Day 7, Thursday, October 7

Killarney - Ring of Kerry - Killarney * Explore the Ring of Kerry where you’ll find some of Ireland’s most magical scenery. At the Gap of Dunloe, shop for traditional Irish goods handcrafted by local artisans. Marvel at the vistas created by windswept cliffs, rugged mountains, lakes and picturesque villages.
LODGING: O'Donoghue Ring Hotel
MEALS: Breakfast

Day 8, Friday, October 8

Killarney - Rock of Cashel - Dublin * Today you have a chance to talk and laugh with a local family when you visit the Molanna Dairy Farm and meet its owners. Later, journey through the “Golden Vale” en route to the Rock of Cashel to visit the spot where St. Patrick preached. Your day ends in the “Fair City” of Dublin.
LODGING: The Burlington
MEALS: Breakfast

Day 9, Saturday, October 9

Dublin * A locally guided tour of Dublin highlights the Bank of Ireland, O’Connell Street, Grafton Street, Phoenix Park and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Later, enjoy leisure time to explore the city independently. Tonight, join a fun-filled Irish House Party where everyone has the opportunity to join in song and dance.
LODGING: The Burlington
MEALS: Breakfast Dinner

Day 10, Sunday, October 10

Dublin - Ferry Crossing - Wales * Ferry across the Irish Sea to Holyhead, Wales where you'll pass Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch, the town with the longest name in the world. Visit majestic Caernarfon Castle, where Charles was crowned Prince of Wales. Then, travel through Welsh countryside and discover some of the most fantastic scenery in all of Britain. Tonight, enjoy a traditional Welsh dinner and an introduction to Welsh Gaelic.
LODGING: Devere St. Davids Park Hotel
MEALS: Breakfast Dinner

Day 11, Monday, October 11

Wales - Lake District - Gretna Green - Edinburgh, Scotland * Travel north into England’s scenic Lake District to see charming Lake Windermere, Ambleside and Grasmere. Crossing into Scotland, stop in the town of Gretna Green where generations of runaway couples came to be married. Continue to Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital city.
LODGING: Ramada Mount Royal Hotel
MEALS: Breakfast Dinner

Day 12, Tuesday, October 12

Edinburgh * A locally guided tour of Edinburgh includes entrance to the famous Edinburgh Castle, home of the Scottish crown jewels and the Palace of Holyroodhouse**, the Queen's official residence in Edinburgh and former home of Mary, Queen of Scots. The rest of the day is at leisure.
LODGING: Ramada Mount Royal Hotel
MEALS: Breakfast

Day 13, Wednesday, October 13

Edinburgh - York, England * En route to England visit Hadrian’s Wall, built in AD 121, which served as the northern border of the Roman Empire. Continue to the historic city of York and explore its quaint narrow streets, including the famous “Shambles.” You’ll also visit the magnificent 13th-century Minster Cathedral.
LODGING: York Marriott
MEALS: Breakfast Dinner

Day 14, Thursday, October 14

York - Coventry - Stratford-Upon-Avon * Journey to Coventry and visit its famous modern Cathedral, completely rebuilt after World War II. Next, venture to charming Stratford-Upon-Avon. Visit William Shakespeare’s birthplace and Anne Hathaway's thatch-roofed cottage, the childhood home of the author's wife. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner.
LODGING: Mercure Shakespeare Hotel
MEALS: Breakfast Dinner

Day 15, Friday, October 15

Your tour ends today in Stratford-Upon-Avon
MEALS: Breakfast

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