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Britain and Ireland Experience
16 Days starting from $2,075.00

Countries Visited:
Ireland, United Kingdom

Length: 16 Days
Type: COSTSAVER 2008
Category: Regional Experience
Operator: Trafalgar
Tour Code: BIEX
   
About This Tour


Cities Visited:
London, Oxford, Straford, Coventry, York, Durham, Edinburgh, Lake District, Chester, Dublin, Galway, Blarney, Waterford, Cardiff, Bath

 
 
What's Included
Exciting Highlights
 
  • Oxford: Orientation tour.
  • Cotswolds Scenic drive through the hills and villages.
  • Stratford-upon-Avon Visit the town of Shakespeare''s birth.
  • Coventry See the two Cathedrals.
  • York See York Minster and stroll along the ''Shambles''.
  • Durham View the Norman Cathedral.
  • Jedburgh See the Abbey ruins.
  • Edinburgh ightseeing includes the famous Princes Street, the Royal Mile and views of the castle.
  • Moffat Visit a woollen outlet.
  • Grasmere See Wordsworth''s village.
  • Chester Admire its Tudor architecture and see the arcaded ''Rows''.
  • Dublin Sightseeing includes views of St. Patrick''s Cathedral, Trinity College and historic Phoenix Park.
  • Galway View the Cathedral.
  • Co. Kerry Scenic ''Ring of Kerry'' drive.
  • Blarney Visit Blarney Castle.
  • Cork See the City Hall and St. Anne''s Shandon Church.
  • Waterford Visit the crystal showroom (when open).
  • Tenby Visit this pleasant Welsh seaside resort.
  • Cardiff View its historic castle.
  • Bath Admire the Georgian town.
  • Stonehenge See the mysterious ancient Stone circle.
  • Salisbury View its beautiful Cathedral.
Fabulous Sightseeing
Sightseeing/orientation in Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Coventry, York, Edinburgh, Chester, Dublin, Cork and Bath.
Unbeatable Features
 
  • Accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
  • 1 Continental Breakfast and 2 buffet breakfasts in London.
  • Full English or Irish breakfast on tour
  • 6 Three course dinners – see day by day itinerary.
  • All hotel service charges, local taxes, baggage handling and hotel tips are included.
  • Services throughout the tour of a professional Tour Director.
  • The services of a Trafalgar Representative if you stay at the recommended London hotel.
  • Specialised local guides in Edinburgh and Dublin.
  • Ferry across the Irish Sea from Wales to Ireland and return.
  • Touring by luxury air-ventilated coach with reclining seats.
  • Complimentary pick-up and drop off at your Trafalgar London Hotel on the day of departure and return of the coach tour.
  • A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
Edinburgh Tattoo: 1st - 23rd August 2008
Tickets (subject to availability) may be obtained through your travel agent.
Airport Transfers
 
  • London Gateways: A Trafalgar bonus – transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your Costsaver tour with Trafalgar your transfers to and from the airport are included. It''s that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London.
  • Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
  • You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure.
  • Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
  • Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
  • Heathrow Express operates between 05.10-23.30. Gatwick Express operates inbound services between 05.20-23.45 and outbound services from 04.30-23.45. Transfers outside of these times are at the passengers own expense.
  • In the event of unforeseen events (road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
  • No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service.
  • Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel? (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per person when booking)
  • European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
  • Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar''s Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
  • Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
  • Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don''t coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.

Itinerary

  • Day 1- Depart USA Overnight transatlantic flight to London.
     
  • Day 2- Arrive London (2 nights) Time to relax after checking into your Trafalgar hotel.

    Hotel: Jurys Inn Chelsea
     
  • Day 3 - London at leisure A full day at leisure to explore Britain''s capital city. Perhaps take an excursion to Royal Windsor or visit the famous Tower! Shopping in some of the famous department stores is a must and the parks of the city are well worth a visit - Regent’s Park’s Rose Garden, for example, is one of the most impressive in the country. (Buffet Breakfast)
     
  • Day 4- London - Shakespeare Country (Coventry) Our first stop today is the University town of Oxford. You’ll have time here to explore the wonderful old bookshops, perhaps visit one of the colleges and admire the wonderful architecture of the various college buildings. Then through rolling Cotswold Hills dotted with charming small villages, until we reach the half-timbered town of Stratford-upon-Avon, the town of Shakespeare''s birthplace. Finally we arrive in our hotel in Coventry. (Continental Breakfast/ Dinner) 

    Hotel: Novotel
     
  • Day 5 - Shakespeare Country ( Coventry) - Leeds Our day begins seeing Coventry''s two Cathedrals, learning of the horrific World War II bombing raids. Next we continue to Viking York where an orientation tour shows us the gothic Minster and the 11th century ''Shambles'', the narrow cobbled streets. Then we head to our hotel in Leeds where we dine tonight. (Full Breakfast /Dinner)

    Hotel: Jurys Inn
     
  • Day 6 - Leeds - Edinburgh (Falkirk) (2 nights) After breakfast we travel to the city of Durham built on a peninsula on the River Wear. We’ll visit Palace Green where the ancient Castle with its Keep are located opposite the Romanesque Cathedral - one of the most beautiful in Europe. We have time for coffee in one of the charming cafés of the city before we continue through the Northumberland National Park and into Scotland, stopping to view the ruins of Jedburgh Abbey, en route to Airth Castle.. (Full Breakfast)

    Hotel: Airth Castle (2 nights)
     
  • Day 7 - Edinburgh sightseeing & at leisure We drive to nearby Edinburgh where our sightseeing shows us Princes Street, the Royal Mile and views of the castle. Then free time to perhaps potter around the Grass Market or visit Holyrood House. Alternatively you may wish to venture outside the city and visit the Rosslyn Chapel, made famous by Dan Brown’s ‘Da Vinci Code’. Later, you have the option of a night out with Highland dancing, bagpipes and regional specialities such as Haggis. (Full Breakfast)
     
  • Day 8 - Edinburgh (Falkirk) – Chester (Runcorn) Today, we drive through the Southern Uplands to Moffat Woollens en route back into England. Then we enjoy a scenic drive through the Lake District stopping in Grasmere. Along the shores of Windermere and through pastures, reminiscent of Wordsworth''s great poetry, to Haydock, near Chester, for dinner and overnight stay.(Full Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Holiday Inn
     
  • Day 9 - Chester (Runcorn) – Dublin (2 nights) We''re off to the centre of Roman Chester this morning, with a chance to admire its Tudor architecture and galleried shops known as the ''Rows''. Time to walk the Roman walls and perhaps visit the Cathedral or simply shop for souvenirs before we return to our coach. Then we skirt the Snowdonia National Park in Wales and drive to Holyhead where we board our ferry and cruise to Ireland. On arrival we take our coach and continue to Dublin for our two-night stay.(Full Breakfast)

    Hotel: Montrose (2 nights)
     
  • Day 10 - Dublin sightseeing & at leisure Trinity College, Phoenix Park and more will feature on our morning sightseeing tour in this ''fair city''. With time at leisure you may wish to visit an Irish stately home or shop for fine linens and tweeds in O''Connell Street. (Full Breakfast)
     
  • Day 11 - Dublin - Ennis Today our journey takes us across rich farmland to Galway. Here there''s time to view the Cathedral before we continue our drive alongside Galway Bay. From here we continue to Ennis where we spend the night. (Full Breakfast, Dinner)

    Hotel: Queens
     
  • Day 12 - Ennis - Limerick - Waterville (Kerry) This morning we drive to nearby Limerick, where a short orientation shows us St. Mary''s Cathedral and King John''s Castle. Then there''s time perhaps to visit Bunratty Castle and Folk Park before we begin our drive via the prettiest village in Ireland, Adare, en route to Killarney. We drive around the ''Ring of Kerry'' with magnificent scenery including plunging cliffs, granite mountains and enthralling seascapes. Later on to Waterville for the night. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Waterville Lake
     
  • Day 13 - Waterville (Kerry) - Cork - Waterford Today we travel into County Cork, stopping at Blarney Castle to kiss the famous stone and acquire the ''gift of the gab''. From here it''s on to Cork, where an orientation tour shows us the City Hall and St. Anne''s Shandon Church. Finally on to Waterford, home of the world-renowned crystal, where we visit the showroom. Then onto our hotel in time for dinner (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Days
     
  • Day 14 - Waterford - Cardiff In the morning we travel to Rosslare to board our ferry to Fishguard in South Wales. On arrival we make our way to Tenby, where there''s time to stroll along the front in this attractive seaside resort. Next we drive to our hotel in Cardiff. (Full Breakfast)

    Hotel: Quality
     
  • Day 15 - Cardiff - Bath - London Orientation in the Welsh capital, Cardiff, shows us the Millenium Stadium and the historic castle. Then we cross the River Severn into England and the city of Bath. Here we see the Royal Crescent with time to walk the Georgian streets and admire the architecture. Next we continue our journey to Salisbury Plain and the mysterious Stone Circle, Stonehenge. Then to Salisbury where we view its impressive Cathedral before finally returning to London and the end of our tour. (Full Breakfast)

    Hotel: Jurys Inn Chelsea
     
  • Day 16 - London - USA Bid farewell on your return flight to the USA. (Buffet Breakfast)

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Sightseeing Highlights
  • Oxford
  • Cotswolds
  • Straford-upon-Avon
  • Coventry
  • York
  • Durham
  • Jedburgh
  • Edinburgh
  • Moffat
  • Grasmere
  • Chester
  • Dublin
  • Galway
  • Cliffs of Moher
  • Co. Kerry
  • Blarney
  • Cork
  • Waterford
  • Tenby
  • Cardiff
  • Bath
  • Stonehenge

 
The Regency
20 Days starting from $2,865.00

Countries Visited:
Ireland, United Kingdom

Length: 20 Days
Type: COSTSAVER 2008
Category: In-depth Experience
Operator: Trafalgar
Tour Code: BREG
   
About This Tour


Cities Visited:
Stonehenge, Bath, Devon, Cornwall, Cardiff, Cork, Waterville, Ennis, Dublin, Chester, Edinburgh, Scottish Highlands, Glasgow, York, Coventry

 
 
What's Included
Exciting Highlights
 
  • Stonehenge: See the ancient stone circle.
  • Salisbury: View the Cathedral.
  • Bath: Admire the Georgian town.
  • Cheddar Gorge: Stop to view this natural site.
  • Wells: Visit this beautiful city and its awe-inspiring Cathedral.
  • Scenic Drive: Through Hardy country.
  • Plymouth: Orientation tour.
  • Cornish Excursion: See St. Michael''s Mount and visit the artists'' colony of St. Ives.
  • Cardiff: Orientation includes the Cathedral and castle.
  • Waterford: Visit the crystal showroom (when open).
  • Blarney: Visit the castle.
  • County Kerry: Scenic ''Ring of Kerry'' drive including Killarney''s Lakes.
  • Limerick: Orientation tour.
  • Dublin: Sightseeing includes views of Phoenix Park, Trinity College and St. Patrick''s Cathedral.
  • Chester: See the galleried ''Rows''.
  • Lake District: Scenic drive.
  • Edinburgh: Sightseeing includes the Royal Mile and views of the castle.
  • St. Andrews: See the famous golf course.
  • Loch Ness: Drive along the shores.
  • Glencoe: See the Vale of Weeping.
  • Glasgow: Orientation tour.
  • Moffat: Visit a woollen outlet.
  • Hadrian''s Wall: See the Roman ruins.
  • York: Orientation features the Minster and the medieval ''Shambles''.
  • Coventry: See the Cathedrals.
  • Stratford-upon-Avon: Visit the town of Shakespeare''s birthplace.
Fabulous Sightseeing
Sightseeing/orientation in Salisbury, Bath, Cardiff, Killarney, Limerick, Dublin, Chester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, York, Coventry, and Stratford-upon-Avon.
Unbeatable Features
 
  • Accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
  • 1 Continental Breakfast and 2 Buffet Breakfasts in London.
  • Full English or Irish breakfast on tour
  • 8 Three course dinners – see day by day itinerary.
  • All hotel service charges, local taxes, baggage handling and hotel tips are included.
  • Services throughout the tour of a professional Tour Director.
  • The services of a Trafalgar Representative if you stay at the recommended London hotel.
  • Specialised local guides in Dublin and Edinburgh.
  • Ferry across the Irish Sea from Wales to Ireland and return.
  • Touring by luxury air-ventilated coach with reclining seats.
  • Complimentary pick-up and drop off if you stay at Trafalgar''s recommended London Hotel on the day of departure and return of the coach tour.
  • A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
Airport Transfers
 
  • London Gateways A Trafalgar bonus – transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your Costsaver tour with Trafalgar your transfers to and from the airport are included. It''s that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London.
  • Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
  • You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure.
  • Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
  • Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
  • Heathrow Express operates between 05.10-23.30. Gatwick Express operates inbound services between 05.20-23.45 and outbound services from 04.30-23.45. Transfers outside of these times are at the passengers own expense.
  • In the event of unforeseen events (road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
  • Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel? (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per person when booking)
  • European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
  • Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar''s Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
  • Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
  • Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don''t coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.
Edinburgh Tattoo: 1st - 23rd August 2008
Tickets (subject to availability) may be obtained through your travel agent.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight transatlantic flight to London.
     
  • Day 2 - Arrive London (2 nights) Time to relax after checking into your Trafalgar hotel or perhaps check out this exciting city.

    Hotel: Thistle Kensington Park (2 nights)
     
  • Day 3 - London at leisure Enjoy a full day at leisure to perhaps explore or do some shopping in Britain''s capital. (Buffet Breakfast)
     
  • Day 4 - London – Salisbury – Bath Greetings from our Tour Director as we travel to Salisbury Plain. See the ancient monoliths of Stonehenge with its mystical tales of Druids and sun worship. In Salisbury we view the Cathedral en route to Bath and its Georgian architecture. (Continental Breakfast)

    Hotel: Limpley Stoke
     
  • Day 5 - Bath – Wells – Plymouth (2 nights) Today we drive to nearby Cheddar Gorge to admire its rugged beauty. Then a stop at Wells, with its awe-inspiring Cathedral. We continue our journey through Thomas Hardy''s Wessex and its rolling green hills, before reaching Plymouth, where orientation shows us the Hoe and Drake''s Harbour. (Full Breakfast)

    Hotel: Future Inn (2 nights)
     
  • Day 6 - Devon and Cornwall Excursion This morning we will have the opportunity to take a boat trip around the harbour before continuing to Marazion, where we see St. Michael''s Mount. Then we continue north to the Atlantic coast of Cornwall and the artists'' colony of St. Ives. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
     
  • Day 7 - Plymouth – Cardiff We drive through the ''scrumpy'' county of Somerset and on to Bristol to see Brunel''s Clifton Suspension Bridge on our orientation tour of this fine city. Finally, across the Severn Bridge into Wales and our hotel in Cardiff. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Premier Travel Inn
     
  • Day 8 - Cardiff – Waterford Orientation of the capital of Wales shows us the Castle and Millennium Stadium Cardiff Arms Park. Next we drive through South Wales via Carmarthen to Fishguard, where we board our ferry across the Irish Sea to Rosslare. From here by coach we head to Waterford, home of the famous crystal, for dinner and overnight stay. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Days
     
  • Day 9 - Waterford – Cork – Waterville After breakfast we drive via Cork, stopping to visit Blarney Castle with a chance to acquire the ''gift of the gab''. From here we travel into County Kerry and down Dingle Bay to Waterville where we start to enjoy the stunning scenery of the famous ''Ring of Kerry'' drive.(Full Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Waterville Lake
     
  • Day 10 - Waterville – Ennis A succession of mountains, bays and pretty towns brings us to the lakes of Killarney before we stop in Killarney itself. On to Limerick, where orientation shows us St. Mary''s Cathedral and King John''s Castle. Then to Ennis for the night. (Full Breakfast)

    Hotel: Queens
     
  • Day 11 - Ennis – Dublin (2 nights) Today we make our way to Nenagh in County Tipperary with its ruined castle and former home of the Butler family. We then travel via the horse-breeding area of Kildare to Dublin for two nights. (Full Breakfast)

    Hotel: Montrose (2 nights)
     
  • Day 12 - Dublin sightseeing & at leisure Our morning sightseeing tour features views of Trinity College, St. Patrick''s Cathedral, Phoenix Park and the impressive Four Courts. The rest of your day is at leisure. You may wish to do some shopping for Irish tweeds and linen or visit a Stately Home. (Full Breakfast)
     
  • Day 13 - Dublin – Chester area (Runcorn) We head off to Dublin Bay where we board our ferry and cruise to Holyhead on the Isle of Anglesey. Enjoy the scenery of the North Wales coastline as we skirt Snowdonia National Park. We stop in Chester to admire its famous galleried ''Rows'' and medieval buildings before reaching our hotel. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Holiday Inn
     
  • Day 14 - Chester area (Runcorn) – Edinburgh (Falkirk) (2 nights) Today we drive through the beautiful Lake District, the magnificent scenery which inspired the great poet William Wordsworth, who lived and worked in Grasmere. Then we cross the Scottish border and continue across the Southern Uplands to Edinburgh, Scotland''s elegant capital, for two nights. (Full Breakfast)

    Hotel: Premier Travel Inn (2 nights)
     
  • Day 15 - Edinburgh sightseeing & at leisure Our morning sightseeing tour shows us Princes Street, the Royal Mile and views of the castle. Then time to perhaps visit Holyrood House or the Grass Market. This evening, you have the option of a night out with Highland dancing, bagpipes and haggis. (Full Breakfast)
     
  • Day 16 - Edinburgh (Falkirk) – Highlands – Newtonmore Today''s journey takes us towards the Fife Coast to see St. Andrews, home of the famous Golf Course and the university which Prince William attended recently. We drive on via Pitlochry with views of Blair Atholl into the Highlands to Newtonmore for the night. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Highlander
     
  • Day 17 - Newtonmore – Glasgow After breakfast this morning we drive via Inverness and along the shores of Loch Ness passing Ben Nevis – Britain''s highest mountain. Then on to notorious Glencoe, where the Macdonalds met their doom at the hands of the Campbells. Finally, we continue to Loch Lomond''s bonnie banks before reaching our hotel near Glasgow. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Erskine Bridge
     
  • Day 18 - Glasgow – York – Leeds Orientation in Glasgow shows us the Cathedral and George Square. Then we enjoy a scenic drive to Moffat Woollens, make a picture stop at Hadrian''s Wall, before arriving in Viking York to see the Minster and stroll along the medieval ''Shambles''. We continue to nearby Leeds for the night. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Jurys Inn
     
  • Day 19 - Leeds – Coventry – Stratford – London Morning drive through the Midlands to Coventry to view the old and new Cathedrals. Then on to Shakespeare''s birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon, with time to explore or shop for last minute gifts. Then we travel through the pretty Cotswold countryside back to London. (Full Breakfast)

    Hotel: Thistle Victoria
     
  • Day 20 - London - USA Bid farewell on your return flight to the USA. (Buffet Breakfast)

Dates & Prices

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4/5/2008 - 4/24/2008
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4/19/2008 - 5/8/2008
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Sightseeing Highlights
  • Stonehenge
  • Bath
  • Devon
  • Cornwall
  • Cardiff
  • Waterville
  • Ennis
  • Dublin
  • Chester
  • Edinburgh
  • Scottish Highlands
  • Glasgow
  • York
  • Coventry
  • Stratford

 

 
Britain and Ireland Explorer
23 Days starting from $3,075.00

Countries Visited:
Ireland, United Kingdom

Length: 23 Days
Type: COSTSAVER 2008
Category: In-depth Experience
Operator: Trafalgar
Tour Code: BIXP
   
About This Tour


Cities Visited:
Stratford, York, Edinburgh, Isle of Sky, Glasgow, Chester, Dublin, Sligo, Galway, Ring of Kerry, Cardiff, Bath, Salisbury

 
 
What's Included
Exciting Highlights
 
  • Stratford-upon-Avon: Visit the town of Shakespeare''s birth.
  • Coventry: See the two Cathedrals.
  • York: See York Minster.
  • Hadrian''s Wall: See the Roman Wall.
  • Jedburgh: See the Abbey ruins.
  • Edinburgh: Sightseeing includes the Royal Mile, Princes Street and views of the castle.
  • Glencoe: Visit the Vale of Weeping.
  • Isle of Skye: Visit Bonnie Prince Charlie''s beautiful Island.
  • St. Andrews: See the famous golf course.
  • Glasgow: See George Square.
  • Gretna Green: Stop at the historic site for runaway lovers.
  • Chester: See the arcaded ''Rows''.
  • North Wales: Through Snowdonia and view Caernarvon Castle.
  • Dublin: Sightseeing includes views of Trinity College and St. Patrick''s Cathedral.
  • Boyle: View the Cistercian Abbey.
  • Donegal: Visit the picturesque town.
  • Kylemore: See the Abbey.
  • Galway: Views of Galway Bay.
  • Cliffs of Moher: Stunning views.
  • Adare: See the prettiest village in Ireland.
  • Co. Kerry: Scenic ''Ring of Kerry'' drive.
  • Blarney: Visit Blarney Castle.
  • Cork: Orientation tour.
  • Waterford: Visit the crystal showroom (when open).
  • Cardiff: See the Castle.
  • Brecon Beacons: Visit the National Park.
  • The Valleys: Visit the heartland of South Wales.
  • Bath: Admire the Georgian town.
  • Stonehenge: See the stone circle.
  • Salisbury: View the Cathedral.
Fabulous Sightseeing
Sightseeing/orientation in Stratford-upon-Avon, York, Edinburgh, Chester, Dublin, Killarney, Cork, Cardiff, Bath and Salisbury.
Unbeatable Features
 
  • Accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
  • 1 Continental Breakfast and 2 buffet breakfasts in London.
  • Full English or Irish breakfast on tour
  • 10 Three course dinners – see day by day itinerary.
  • All hotel service charges, local taxes, baggage handling and hotel tips are included.
  • Services throughout the tour of a professional Tour Director.
  • The services of a Trafalgar Representative if you stay at the recommended London hotel.
  • Specialised local guides in Edinburgh and Dublin.
  • Ferry across the Irish Sea from Wales to Ireland and return.
  • Touring by luxury air-ventilated coach with reclining seats.
  • Complimentary pick-up and drop off at your Trafalgar London Hotel on the day of departure and return of the coach tour.
  • A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
Edinburgh Tattoo: 1st - 21st August 2008
Tickets (subject to availability) may be obtained through your travel agent.
Airport Transfers
 
  • London Gateways: A Trafalgar bonus – transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your Costsaver tour with Trafalgar your transfers to and from the airport are included. It''s that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London.
  • Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
  • You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure.
  • Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
  • Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
  • Heathrow Express operates between 05.10-23.30. Gatwick Express operates inbound services between 05.20-23.45 and outbound services from 04.30-23.45. Transfers outside of these times are at the passengers own expense.
  • In the event of unforeseen events (road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
  • No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service.
  • Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel? (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per person when booking)
  • European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
  • Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar''s Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
  • Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
  • Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don''t coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.

Itinerary

  • Day 1- Depart USA Overnight transatlantic flight to London.
     
  • Day 2- Arrive London (2 nights) Time to relax after checking into your Trafalgar hotel.

    Hotel: Ibis Earls Court (2 nights)
     
  • Day 3 - London at leisure A full day at leisure to explore Britains capital. (Buffet Breakfast)
     
  • Day 4 - London - Stratford - Leeds Greetings from our Tour Director as we drive through scenic Cotswold villages to Shakespeare''s birthplace Stratford-upon-Avon. Here orientation reveals its Elizabethan charm before heading to Coventry, home of Lady Godiva, to view the old and new Cathedrals standing side by side. Then on through the Midlands into Yorkshire arriving at our hotel in Leeds. (Dinner) 

    Hotel: Jurys Inn
     
  • Day 5 - Leeds (Selby) – Edinburgh (Dunfermline) (2 nights) An orientation stroll in York shows us the Minster and picturesque ''Shambles''. From here we drive past Hadrian''s Wall and ruined Jedburgh Abbey on to Edinburgh.(Full Breakfast)

    Hotel: King Malcolm (2 nights)
     
  • Day 6 - Edinburgh sightseeing & at leisure Morning sightseeing shows us the Royal Mile, Princes Street and views of the castle. Then time to maybe visit Holyrood House.(Full Breakfast)
     
  • Day 7 - Edinburgh (Dunfermline) – Scottish Highlands (Aviemore) (2 nights) Today we travel over the impressive Forth Bridge to the University town of St. Andrews where Prince William studied and stop at the famous golf course. We continue towards the Highlands via Perth and Pitlochry to the Cairngorm mountains and our hotel for the next two nights. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Macdonalds Highland Resort
     
  • Day 8 - Scottish Highlands – Isle of Skye Excursion We follow the banks of beautiful Loch Ness – look out for the monster! – through the Western Highlands to the Kyle of Lochalsh. We cross over to the Isle of Skye, associated with Bonnie Prince Charlie, and spend some time exploring this unique Scottish island. Finally we return to our hotel for dinner. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
     
  • Day 9 - Scottish Highlands - Glasgow After breakfast we drive to Fort William, in the shadow of Ben Nevis – Britain’s highest mountain, and then along the shores of Loch Linnhe to Glencoe – Vale of the Weeping. Our route takes us along the ’banks and braes of Loch Lomond’ to Glasgow, where we spend the night (Full Breakfast)

    Hotel: Campanile
     
  • Day 10 - Glasgow – Chester area (Runcorn) (2 nights) Today begins with a visit of Gretna Green, wedding venue for eloping lovers. We continue south into England towards the breathtaking scenery of the Lake District, beloved of Beatrix Potter. Finally we reach our hotel in Runcorn for the next two nights.(Full Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Holiday Inn (2 nights)
     
  • Day 11 - Chester & North Wales Excursion First we''re off to Chester, where orientation shows us the arcaded ''Rows''. Next into the hills and valleys of North Wales. Over the Horseshoe pass, we arrive in Llangollen, home of the Music Eisteddfod, and return to Runcorn. (Full Breakfast)
     
  • Day 12 - Chester area (Runcorn) – Dublin (2 nights) We drive along the Welsh Coast via Colwyn Bay, skirting the Snowdonia National Park, to Caernarvon to view the castle where the Prince of Wales was invested, then cross to the island of Anglesey where we board our ferry at Holyhead to Ireland. We then drive to Dublin for two nights. (Full Breakfast)

    Hotel: Ardmore (2 nights)
     
  • Day 13 - Dublin sightseeing & at leisure Morning sightseeing with the local guide features Trinity College, St. Patrick''s Cathedral, historic Phoenix Park, the Four Courts and more. (Full Breakfast)
     
  • Day 14 - Dublin - Sligo (2 nights) We head north-westward to follow the Royal Canal to Mullingar. Then on to Boyle to view the 12th century Cistercian Abbey ruins. Then lush green Irish countryside rolls by on our way to Sligo Bay where we spend the next two nights. (Full Breakfast / Dinner) 

    Hotel: Sligo Southern (2 nights)
     
  • Day 15 - Northern Ireland & Donegal Along the coast to the seaside resort of Bundoran in County Donegal and across
    the border into Northern Ireland to visit the famous Belleek Pottery Centre. Afterwards we drive along the shores of Lough Erne to Enniskillen before returning to our hotel (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
     
  • Day 16 - Sligo - Ennis (2 nights) We enjoy the scenery in Connemara, stopping at Kylemore Abbey and continuing to Galway Bay. We stop in Galway before reaching Ennis. (Full Breakfast / Dinner) 

    Hotel: Queens (2 nights)
     
  • Day 17 - Excursion to The Burren Today we see the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher. From O''Brien''s Tower, we can see the Aran Islands, (weather permitting), at the entrance to Galway Bay.(Full Breakfast)
     
  • Day 18 - Ennis - Waterville (Kerry) Admire the thatched cottages of Adare, before heading to County Kerry, where we stop in Killarney. Then we enjoy the first half of our Ring of Kerry drive along Dingle Bay and on to Waterville. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Waterville Lake
     
  • Day 19 - Waterville (Kerry) - Waterford Today we complete our drive around the Ring of Kerry and travel to Blarney Castle, where we have a chance to acquire the ''gift of the gab''. Then we continue through Cork and along the coast to Waterford, home of the famous crystal, for the night.(Full Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Days
     
  • Day 20 - Waterford - Cardiff (2 nights) We travel to Rosslare to board our ferry back to Wales. We arrive at Fishguard and drive on to Cardiff for two nights. (Full Breakfast )

    Hotel: Quality (2 nights)
     
  • Day 21 - Valleys and Mountains of South Wales excursion First an orientation in the Welsh capital and a chance to visit the castle. Then into the Rhonddha, most famous of the Welsh Valleys where old mining towns are packed into narrow cracks in the mountains. Next into the stark beauty of the Brecon Beacons National Park then back to our hotel in Cardiff. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
     
  • Day 22 - Cardiff – Bath – London We visit Bath, where we see the Roman Baths and have time to admire the Royal Crescent’s Georgian architecture. We return to London via Salisbury and its Cathedral and make a picture-stop at the ancient Stone Circle of Stonehenge. (Buffet Breakfast)
     
  • Day 23 - London - USA Bid farewell to your new friends on your return flight to the USA. (Buffet Breakfast)

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Sightseeing Highlights
  • Stratford-upon-Avon
  • Coventry
  • York
  • Handrian''s Wall
  • Jedburgh
  • Edinburgh
  • Glencoe
  • Isle of Skye
  • St. Andrews
  • Glasgow
  • Gretna Green
  • Chester
  • North Wales
  • Dublin
  • Boyle
  • Donegal
  • Kylemore
  • Galway
  • Cliffs of Moher
  • Adare
  • Co. Kerry
  • Blarney
  • Cork
  • Waterford
  • Cardiff
  • Stonehenge
  • Salisbury

 

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