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 2010 BRITISH & IRISH GRANDEUR Deluxe & Superior First Class Hotels - 13 Nights/22 Meals
15 days including air from USA
or 14 days land only from London to London Highlights:
Scottish Cabaret Dinner Show Irish Traditional Music Evening Historic York & Derry Walks London & Dublin Open-top Tours Hampton Court Giant's Causeway Ring of Kerry Tour Includes: Group transfers on arrival and departure from Heathrow Airport Sightseeing by luxury coach throughout Round trip ferry transportation between Britain & Ireland London and Dublin open-top bus tours Visit and a drink at Guinness Storehouse or Old Jameson Distillery Services of a professional tour director Local guides in London, Edinburgh & Dublin Deluxe and superior first class hotels with private bath/shower for 13 nights 10 full breakfasts (B) and 3 continental breakfasts in London (CB) 9 dinners (D) including - Welcome dinner in London - Scottish cabaret and dinner in Edinburgh - Dinner and traditional Irish entertainment at Taylor's Three Rock Pub - 6 table d'hote dinners Welcome get-together drink Walking tours of York and Derry Reserved seats for Edinburgh Military Tattoo on August 07 and 21 departures "Titanic" walking tour of Cobh Visits and admissions to Hampton Court Palace, York Minster, Abbotsford House, Edinburgh Castle, Giant's Causeway, Ulster American Folk Park, Book of Kells at Trinity College, Rock of Cashel, Essence of Kerry, Skellig Experience, Blarney 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 |
| Call (847) 558-8787 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8888090 | | CIE Tours | | Offer valid through 6/30/2010 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Overnight Flight to London | Overnight Flight to London : Depart your North American gateway city and travel through the night to London. Land only tour starts on day 2. | | Day 2 | London | Traditional Open-Top Independent Tour : Welcome to Heathrow Airport, London! Take an independent coach transfer to your hotel, located near the Tate Modern and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. Coaches operate frequently. Relax in your hotel or take your independent open-top bus tour. You may stay on the bus for the entire route or get on and off to explore places that appeal to you. In the evening meet your guide and fellow travelers over a welcome drink before dining in your hotel. (D) | | Day 3 | London | Hampton Court Palace & Gardens : 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. If you did not use your independent bus tour pass (valid for 24 hours) on day 2, you may use it to explore today. (CB) | | Day 4 | York | 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 | Edinburgh | 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 | Edinburgh | 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 07 and 21 departures, experience the colorful Edinburgh Military Tattoo. (B) | | Day 7 | Derry | 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 | Dublin | 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 Dublin where the evening is free. (B) | | Day 9 | Dublin | 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 and you may use your open-top bus tour vouchers and visit Guinness or Jameson. Enjoy dinner at Taylor's Three Rock Pub followed by an upbeat show with Irish music and dance. (B, D) | | Day 10 | Killarney | 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 centrally-located hotel with state-of-the-art pool and spa facilities. (B, D) | | Day 11 | Killarney | Ring of Kerry & Skellig Experience : Embark on the Ring of Kerry tour for constantly-changing vistas of mountains, open Atlantic Ocean, beaches and cliffs. View the Essence of Kerry audio visual show near the Gap of Dunloe. 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 12 | Wexford | Blarney Castle & "Titanic" Walk : Visit the famous Blarney Castle this morning to kiss the "Stone of Eloquence." Travel through the outskirts of Cork city to Cobh, the port town which was the last scheduled stopping place for the "Titanic." Take a brief walk with a local guide to see places associated with that fateful journey. Drive along the south coast via Youghal to Wexford for dinner and an overnight stay. (B, D) | | Day 13 | Bristol | Ferry to South Wales : Depart Wexford 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. Stop in Cardiff for a look around the city center before driving across the River Severn Bridge to Bristol. Check in to your hotel, located in the heart of the city and relax before dinner. (B, D) | | Day 14 | London | 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 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 in to your hotel once again. (B) | | Day 15 | Depart for Home | Depart for Home : As today is departure day, travel to Heathrow Airport by group coach transfer and allow plenty of time for check in formalities. Transfers to and from Gatwick Airport can be arranged at an additional cost. (CB) |
| | | Mercure London Bankside Hotel, London (2 nights) | | York Marriott, York (1 night) | | Roxburghe Hotel, Edinburgh (2 nights) | | Everglades Hotel, Derry (1 night) | | Royal Marine Hotel, Dublin (2 nights) | | Killarney Plaza Hotel, Kerry (2 nights) | | Whites Hotel, Wexford (1 night) | | Radisson Blu Bristol Hotel, Bristol (1 night) | | Mercure London Bankside Hotel, London (1 night) |
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