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Scenery, history and heritage combine with stunning coastal highlights in Cornwall and Ireland's Ring of Kerry. Plus Edinburgh and Scotland's rugged highland landscapes. City sightseeing, full breakfasts, first class hotels and included sightseeing.

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Wonders of Britain and Ireland
16 Days starting from $2,825.00

Countries Visited:
Ireland, United Kingdom

Length:	16 Days
Type:	FIRST CLASS 2008
Category:	Regional Europe
Operator:	Trafalgar
Tour Code:	BIBI

About This Tour

Cities Visited:
London, Windsor, Stonehenge, Bath, Cardiff, Waterford, Blarney, Ring of Kerry, Adare, Galway Bay, Dublin, Chester, Edinburgh, York, Stratford-upon-Avon, Bladon, Oxford

What's Included

Sightseeing Highlights

London: Sightseeing tour.
Windsor: See the Castle.
Stonehenge: Visit the ancient stone circle.
Salisbury: View the Cathedral.
Bath: Visit the Roman Baths.
Cardiff: View Cardiff Castle.
Waterford: Visit the Crystal Showroom (when open).
Blarney: Visit to the Castle.
Ring of Kerry: Scenic drive around the beautiful Peninsula.
Adare: See the prettiest village in Ireland.
Limerick: Orientation tour.
Galway Bay: Beautiful views across the ocean.
Dublin: Sightseeing views St. Patrick''s Cathedral and visits Trinity College to see the Book of Kells.
Chester: Walking tour of the historic city.
Gretna Green: Visit the town where eloping couples would marry.
Edinburgh: Castle visit and views of Holyrood House.
Jedburgh: See the Abbey ruins.
Hadrian''s Wall: See the ancient Roman fortifications.
York: Orientation including the Minster and the ''Shambles''.
Coventry : See the Cathedrals.
Stratford-upon-Avon: Visit Shakespeare''s birthplace and see Anne Hathaway''s cottage.
Bladon: See Sir Winston Churchill''s grave.
Oxford: Visit one of the famous University''s Colleges.
Scenic drives: Salisbury Plain, Waterford coast, Ring of Kerry, English Lake District, Scottish Borderlands, Northumberland National Park, Cotswold Hills.

Dining Highlights

1 Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Cardiff
1 Continental breakfast and 2 Buffet breakfasts in London
6 English and 5 Irish full breakfasts on tour
3 three-course dinners in hotels
1 local pub restaurant dinner in Yorkshire
Farewell Dinner with wine in Warwick

19 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)

First Class Travel Highlights

Escorted by one of Trafalgar’s top professional Tour Directors whilst touring.
A qualified local city guide in Dublin and Edinburgh.
Tickets are included for the world-famous Tattoo during the Edinburgh Festival.
The services of a Trafalgar Representative at your London hotel.
Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar’s luxury air-conditioned coaches with onboard washroom.
Ferry across the Irish Sea from Wales to Ireland and return.
Stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
All hotel service charges, tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

Airport Transfers

London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your 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 Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-21.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by coach. Gatwick Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-12.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by express train and coach. Transfers outside these times will be 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.
Click here to see scheduled transfer times.

Edinburgh Tattoo: 1-23 August 2008
Tickets are included for the world-famous Tattoo during the Festival. Applicable to departures July 24th through to August 11th.

Itinerary

Day 1- Depart USA Overnight flight to London.
Day 2- Arrive London (2 nights) After checking into your Trafalgar hotel, the remainder of your day is at leisure.

Hotel: Kensington Hilton (2 nights)
Day 3 - London sightseeing & at leisure Many major sights are included on our morning sightseeing tour with a local guide including views of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben as well as Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace. Then London is yours to discover. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 4 - London – Stonehenge – Bath – Cardiff A warm welcome from our Tour Director as we leave London via Windsor Great Park in the shadow of the famous Castle and travel through Runnymede where the Magna Carta was sealed. Then on to the mysterious stone circle at Stonehenge for a fascinating visit before stopping in Salisbury with a chance to visit the beautiful Cathedral. We continue to the elegant Georgian streets of Bath were we tour the Roman Baths before crossing the Severn Bridge to Cardiff, capital of Wales. This evening, we enjoy a Welcome drink with our Tour Director. (Continental Breakfast)

Hotel: Park Inn City Centre
Day 5 - Cardiff – Pembroke – Waterford This morning after breakfast we will see Cardiff''s Castle before driving across South Wales via Carmarthen. Next we head to Pembroke to view the castle, birthplace of Henry VII of the Tudor Dynasty. Here we board our ferry for Rosslare in Ireland. On our arrival we drive to Waterford for dinner and overnight. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Waterford Marina
Day 6 - Waterford – Blarney – Kenmare (Kerry) Today our first stop is a visit to the Waterford Crystal showroom, afterwards we drive along the splendid southern coast through the fishing port of Youghal and Cork. Nearby, we visit Blarney Castle – so that you can kiss the stone and acquire the ''gift of the gab''. From here we continue over the Cork and Kerry Mountains to Kenmare. We dine at our hotel this evening. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Kenmare Bay
Day 7 - Kenmare – Ring of Kerry – Limerick This morning we drive around the ‘Ring of Kerry’ a wonderful landscape hewn by the last Ice Age with some of the most beautiful and unspoilt beaches in the world and Ireland’s highest mountains. Then north to County Limerick, through Adare, the prettiest village in Ireland and crossing the mighty Shannon to our hotel in Limerick. Why not enjoy an Irish Ceilidh tonight? (Full Breakfast)

Hotel: Radisson SAS
Day 8 - Limerick – Dublin (2 nights) After a full Irish breakfast this morning we will have the chance to visit Bunratty Castle and Folk park. Then we drive across County Clare en route to view Galway Bay. We stop in Galway then head across Ireland''s rich farmland to Dublin, Ireland''s capital. (Full Breakfast)

Hotel: Mespil / Jury’s Inn Parnell St. (2 nights)
Day 9 - Dublin sightseeing & at leisure This morning''s sightseeing tour of Dublin''s ''fair city'' with a local guide shows us Trinity College and the astoundingly beautiful ‘Book of Kells’, St. Patrick''s Cathedral, Phoenix Park and the Georgian Squares. The rest of your day is at leisure. You may wish to take an optional excursion to a stately home or to an ancient monastic site this afternoon. For your last night in Ireland, why not join your fellow travelling companions at an Irish cabaret this evening. (Full Breakfast)
Day 10 - Dublin – Chester Today we will enjoy a relaxing cruise on the world’s largest passenger ferry across the Irish Sea, affording magnificent views of Dublin Bay. We arrive in the spectacular mountain scenery of North Wales as we arrive in Holyhead on the Welsh island of Anglesey. You’ll need to use the wide-angle lens on your camera to take a picture of our next place of call – the station with the longest name in the world... Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwlllantysiliogogogoch. Passing by the Snowdonia National Park we travel on to Chester where our Tour Director takes us on a walking tour which includes the Roman walls the ''Rows'' and an interesting Hidden Treasure. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Holiday Inn South
Day 11 - Chester – Lake District – Edinburgh (2 nights) Today we travel to one of the most beautiful National Parks in the world – the English Lake District – home of William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. We stop in pretty Grasmere to see the home of William Wordsworth in the village on the lake; Our next stop is at Gretna Green just across the Scottish border – featured in ‘Pride and Prejudice’ and famous for its love and romance – the place where eloping couples could marry against their parents’ wishes. Finally on to the Scottish capital – Edinburgh for our two-night stay. During the Festival, we include tickets to the spectacular Edinburgh Tattoo. (Full Breakfast)

Hotel: Holiday Inn (2 nights)
Day 12 - Edinburgh sightseeing & at leisure Morning sightseeing with a local guide includes a visit of the apartments in the Castle and views of Holyrood House by Arthur’s seat. We will also drive along elegant Princes Street with its views on to the Crag and Tail on which the Castle and Royal Mile are built and we will see the impressive monument to Sir Walter Scott. Edinburgh’s New town will also be included on our sightseeing tour. You may wish to visit the Rosslyn chapel just south of Edinburgh – closely associated with the Knights Templar and Freemasons and made famous by ‘The Da Vinci Code’. Tonight, why not enjoy a Scottish night out? (Full Breakfast)
Day 13 - Edinburgh – York Through the Scottish Borderlands, and across the River Tweed we stop to see the ruins of Jedburgh Abbey and then view the magnificent scenery at Carter Bar. Driving into the Northumberland National Park we stop to inspect a section of the Emperor Hadrian’s Wall at Heddon and then cross the River Tyne at Newcastle. Next on to York where our Tour Director takes us on a walking tour through the ''Shambles'' and other great parts of the city finishing at the largest Cathedral in Britain, York Minster. Afterwards we will enjoy typical Yorkshire hospitality at dinner in a local pub. (Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)

Hotel: Holiday Inn (York) / Holiday Inn (Harrogate)
Day 14 - York – Coventry – Shakespeare Country (Warwick) This morning we drive into the heart of England, passing close by Sherwood Forest, associated with the legendary Robin Hood, to the city of Coventry. Here we see the two cathedrals – one bombed during the second World War and the other built to replace it like a Phoenix rising from the ashes. We’ll also see the statue of Lady Godiva before before enjoying a Farewell Dinner at our hotel tonight. (Full Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)

Hotel: Hilton
Day 15 - Shakespeare Country (Warwick) – Stratford – Oxford – London Today we view Anne Hathaway''s thatched cottage en route to Stratford-upon-Avon to visit Shakespeare''s birthplace. Next a scenic drive through the Cotswolds to the little churchyard at Bladon to see Sir Winston Churchill''s grave. Our final stop en route to London is at Oxford, the oldest University city in the British Isles. We will enjoy a guided walk around one of the famous colleges to get a real taste of student life here before our journey leads us back to London. (Full Breakfast)

Hotel: Kensington Hilton
Day 16 - London - USA Time to bid farewell this morning as we transfer to the airport for our return flight to America. (Buffet Breakfast)

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Sightseeing Highlights

London
Windsor
Stonehenge
Salisbury
Bath
Cardiff
Waterford
Blarney
Ring of Kerry
Adare
Limerick
Galway Bay
Dublin
Chester
Gretna Green
Edinburgh
Jedburgh
Hadrian''s Wall
York
Stratford-upon-Avon
Bladon
Oxford

Britain and Ireland Panorama
20 Days starting from $3,625.00

Countries Visited:
Ireland, United Kingdom

Length:	20 Days
Type:	FIRST CLASS 2008
Category:	Regional Europe
Operator:	Trafalgar
Tour Code:	BPAN

About This Tour

Cities Visited:
Stratford-upon-Avon, Coventry, York, Hadrian''s Wall, Edinburgh, St. Andrews, Culloden, Isle of Skye, Glencoe, Gretna Green, Glasgow, Grasmere, Chester, Wales, Dublin, Galway, Ring of Kerry, Blarney, Waterford, Cardiff, Bath, Glastonbury, Bodmin Moor, Plymouth, Stonehenge

What's Included

Sightseeing Highlights

Stratford-upon-Avon: Visit William Shakespeare''s birthplace.
Coventry: See the Cathedrals.
York: Walking tour including the Minster and the ''Shambles''.
Hadrian''s Wall: See the ancient Roman fortifications.
Edinburgh: Sightseeing includes a guided visit of the Castle.
St. Andrews: See the famous golf course.
Culloden: See the battle site.
Isle of Skye: See the island of Bonnie Prince Charlie.
Glencoe: See the Vale of Weeping.
Gretna Green: Visit the town of romantic elopers.
Glasgow: Orientation tour.
Grasmere: Visit William Wordsworth''s village.
Chester: Walking tour seeing the ''Rows''.
Wales: Visit the station with the longest name in the world.
Dublin: Sightseeing views St. Patrick''s Cathedral and visits Trinity College including the Book of Kells.
Galway: Orientation tour.
Ring of Kerry: Scenic drive.
Blarney: Visit the Castle.
Waterford: Visit the crystal showroom (when open).
Cardiff: View the Castle.
Bath: Orientation including a visit to the Roman Baths.
Glastonbury: Visit the Abbey of legendary King Arthur.
Bodmin Moor: See ''Jamaica Inn''.
Cornish Highlights: Excursion viewing St. Michael''s Mount and St. Ives.
Plymouth: Sightseeing including the Mayflower Steps.
Stonehenge: Visit the stone circle.
Salisbury: View the Cathedral.
Scenic drives: Salisbury Plain, South and North Wales coast, Ring of Kerry, English Lake District, Loch Lomond, Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Scottish Borderlands, Northumberland National Park, Cotswold Hills.

Dining Highlights

1 Welcome drink with your Tour Director in York
1 Continental breakfasts in London 2 Buffet Breakfasts in London
6 three-course dinners in hotels
1 local pub restaurant dinner in Glasgow
Farewell Dinner with wine in Plymouth

26 meals in total (see day-by day itinerary)

First Class Travel Highlights

Escorted by one of Trafalgar’s top professional Tour Directors whilst touring.
A qualified local city guide in Dublin and Edinburgh.
Tickets are included for the world-famous Tattoo during the Edinburgh Festival.
The services of a Trafalgar Representative at your London hotel.
Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar’s luxury air-conditioned coaches with onboard washroom.
Ferry across the Irish Sea from Wales to Ireland and return.
Stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
All hotel service charges, tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

Airport Transfers

London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your 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.
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.
Click here to see scheduled transfer times.

Edinburgh Tattoo: 1-23 August 2008
Tickets are included for the world-famous Tattoo during the Festival. Applicable to departures July 29th through to August 19th.

Itinerary

Day 1- Depart USA Overnight flight to London.
Day 2- Arrive London (2 nights) After checking into your Trafalgar hotel, the remainder of your day is at leisure.

Hotel: Riverbank Park Plaza (2 nights)
Day 3 - London sightseeing & at leisure We enjoy a comprehensive sightseeing tour with a local guide highlighting Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament as well as Trafalgar Square and Westminster Abbey. The remainder of the day is free to perhaps visit the Tower of London or to shop in elegant Knightsbridge! (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 4 - London – Stratford – Coventry – York This morning we drive through the scenic Cotswolds to Stratford – upon – Avon where we visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace and see Anne Hathaway’s thatched cottage. Then to Coventry, home of Lady Godiva, where we will see both the old and new Cathedrals. Later we continue to York where our Tour Director will take us on a walking tour along the narrow cobbled streets, lined with timbered houses to the famous Minster. Tonight we will enjoy a Welcome Drink with our Tour Director and fellow passengers.

Hotel: Quality / Holiday Inn
Day 5 - York - Edinburgh (2 nights) This morning our drive through the Northumberland National Park takes us for a stop at a section of Hadrian’s Wall. Then through into Scotland to the borders and Carter Bar with its magnificent views and to the ruins of Jedburgh Abbey. Soon we reach Edinburgh for a two-night stay. (Full Breakfast)

Hotel: Novotel (2 nights)
Day 6 - Edinburgh sightseeing & at leisure After breakfast our morning sightseeing tour with a local guide includes the elegant New Town, Princes Street, the Royal Mile views of Holyrood House and Arthur’s seat and a guided visit of the apartments inside Edinburgh Castle. Perhaps later visit the Rosslyn chapel just outside the Scottish capital – and its associations with the Kinghts Templar, the Freemasons and of course the ‘Da Vinci Code’. Tonight, there''s a chance to enjoy a traditional Scottish night out with haggis, dancing and bagpipes! (Full Breakfast)
Day 7 - Edinburgh – St Andrews – Scottish Highlands (Laggan) This morning we drive across the magnificent Forth Bridge to the seaside town of St Andrew’s and its celebrated golf course and ancient University. We stop at the 18th hole before crossing the Tay at Dundee and continuing via Perth to charming Pitlochry. Then through the heather-clad heart of the Scottish highlands, and past Blair Castle, ancestral home of the Dukes of Athol to our friendly hotel in Laggan for dinner this evening. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Laggan Country Hotel
Day 8 - Scottish Highlands (Laggan) – Loch Ness – Isle of Skye First to Culloden, famous battle site, where all hopes for Bonnie Prince Charlie to acceed to the throne were dashed, and on to Scotland’s most famous Loch – Loch Ness. We drive along its magnificent shores taking in breathtaking scenery and looking out for the monster, as we stop at the romantic ruins
of Urquhart Castle! Then to the Kyle of Lochalsh, where we cross the sea to Skye – just as Flora Mcdonald did when she helped Bonnie Prince Charlie to escape to this scenic but remote corner of Scotland. We drive toward the Cuillin mountains to Portree – capital of the Isle – to experience the unique beauty of the Isle before dinner and overnight at our hotel. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Kings Arms
Day 9 - Isle of Skye – Glasgow First we drive to Fort William to the ''Vale of Weeping'' at Glencoe, site of the famous massacre by the Campbell clan over the Mcdonalds. Then through Scotland’s finest scenery to the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond and down to Glasgow, where on arrival we will enjoy an orientation tour with our Tour Director including George Square, the Cathedral and the River Clyde. But, as well, we will discover a Hidden Treasure that this city has to offer! This evening, we enjoy Scottish hospitality at dinner in a local restaurant, before going to our hotel. (Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)

Hotel: Jurys Inn
Day 10 - Glasgow – Lake District – Chester area South to the border with England to stop at Gretna Green where eloping couples would marry against their parents’ wishes – quite legally! Then through England’s most beautiful National Park – the English Lake District – along Lake Windermere to Grasmere, the great poet Wordsworth''s home. We continue south to Chester, where a walking tour with our Tour Director will include the galleried ''Rows''. On to our hotel for dinner and overnight. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Daresbury Park
Day 11 - Chester area – Dublin (2 nights) This morning we stop at the Welsh railway station, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwlllantysiliogogogoch, with the longest name in the world, before continuing along the North Wales coast to Holyhead on Anglesey island. Here we board our ferry for the cruise across the Irish Sea with lovely views across Dublin Bay as we sail into the harbour. We stay in the ''fair city'' of Dublin for two nights. (Full Breakfast)

Hotel: Camden Court (2 nights)
Day 12 - Dublin sightseeing & at leisure With a local guide our sightseeing comprises a visit to Trinity College, where we will see the beautiful ‘Book of Kells’ and we see St. Patrick''s Cathedral, Phoenix Park and many other notable landmarks. The rest of your day is at leisure to perhaps visit an Irish Stately home or visit a charmingly located monastic site. Tonight, why not join your travelling companions for an evening of Irish entertainment at a Cabaret? (Full Breakfast)
Day 13 - Dublin – Galway – Limerick This morning we journey from one side of the Irish coast to the other crossing the mighty Shannon river as we drive past Ballinasloe and Athlone as we make our way to Galway Bay. A drive through the Emerald Isle’s wonderful scenery takes us to Limerick where we will have the opportunity to visit Bunratty Castle and Folk Park. Tonight why not try out an Irish Ceildh? (Full Breakfast)

Hotel: Radisson SAS
Day 14 - Limerick – Ring of Kerry – Killarney Today we experience Ireland''s most scenic coastal drive, around the ''Ring of Kerry'', County Kerry''s largest peninsula. Its varied landscape is truly a photographer''s delight. On our journey we will also see Killorglin (of Puck Fair fame), Daniel O''Connell''s Cahirciveen, the fishing village of Waterville, the Black Valley and Molls'' Gap. Finally we arrive in Killarney, with its beautiful Lakes for the night. (Full Breakfast)

Hotel: Eviston House / Kenmare Bay
Day 15 - Killarney – Waterford This morning we will drive to Blarney Castle where we will enjoy an included visit and have the chance
to kiss the famous stone and acquire the ‘gift of the gab’. Then over the Cork and Kerry Mountains to Waterford where we visit the Crystal Showroom. Tonight we have dinner in our hotel in Waterford. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Waterford Marina
Day 16 - Waterford – Cardiff We drive to Rosslare to board our ferry and cruise across the Irish Sea. On arrival in Pembroke, where Henry VII of the Tudors was born, we will start our journey across Wales to Cardiff – the Welsh capital, where we will view the famous Castle before dinner in our hotel. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Park Inn City Centre
Day 17 - Cardiff – Bath – Plymouth (2 nights) We cross the Severn Bridge into England and drive to historic Bath where an orientation includes a visit to the Roman Baths and a drive through the elegant Georgian streets. Next our journey takes us into Somerset’s rolling hills and to King Arthur''s Glastonbury to visit the Abbey ruins to see his legendary tomb. Finally we drive into Devon to the naval city of Plymouth, where an orientation tour shows us the Mayflower Steps from which the Pilgrim Fathers set sail for America. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Jurys Inn
Day 18 - St. Michael''s Mount and St. Ives Excursion Today we drive west to the area of Penzance for views of St Michaels Mount which is joined to the mainland by a causeway which disappears below the high tide! Then to St Ives, the bustling artists colony, before driving through north Cornwall and the bleak Bodmin Moor with a stop at ‘Jamaica Inn’, immortalized in the novel by Daphne du Maurier. Tonight we enjoy a special Farewell Dinner with our Tour Director and new found friends. (Ful Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
Day 19 - Plymouth – Salisbury – London This morning we visit the mysterious Stone Circle at Stonehenge on Salisbury Plain, then visit Salisbury Cathedral which has the tallest spire in England, before returning finally to London via Windsor and Runnymede. (Full Breakfast)

Hotel: Riverbank Park Plaza
Day 20 - London - USA This morning there''s time to bid farewell as we transfer you to the airport for your return flight to America. (Buffet Breakfast)

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Sightseeing Highlights

Stratford-upon-Avon
Salisbury
York
Coventry
York
Hadrian''s Wall
Edinburgh
St. Andrews
Culloden
Isle of Skye
Glencoe
Gretna Green
Glasgow
Grasmere
Chester
Wales
Dublin
Galway
Ring of Kerry
Blarney
Waterford
Cardiff
Bath
Glastonbury
Bodmin Moor
Plymouth
Stonehenge
Salisbury

Grand Tour of Britain and Ireland
24 Days starting from $4,275.00

Countries Visited:
Ireland, United Kingdom

Length:	24 Days
Type:	FIRST CLASS 2008
Category:	Regional Europe
Operator:	Trafalgar
Tour Code:	BIGT

About This Tour

Cities Visited:
London, Salisbury, Stonehenge, Plymouth, Glastonbury, Bath, Cardiff, Waterford, Blarney, Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Galway, Kylemore, Belfast, Dublin, Chester, Gretna Green, Glasgow, Isle of Skye, Culloden, Edinburgh, York, Coventry, Stratford-upon-Avon

What's Included

Sightseeing Highlights

London: Sightseeing tour.
Salisbury: View the Cathedral.
Stonehenge: Visit the stone circle.
Plymouth: See the Mayflower steps.
Cornish Highlights: Excursion to view St. Michael''s Mount and St. Ives.
Glastonbury: Visit the Abbey.
Wells: View its majestic Cathedral.
Bath: Visit the Roman Baths.
Cardiff: See Cardiff Castle.
Waterford: Visit the crystal showroom (when open).
Cork: Orientation including views of St. Anne''s Shandon Church.
Blarney: Visit the Castle.
Killarney: Ring of Kerry drive.
Adare: See the prettiest village in Ireland.
Limerick: Orientation includes King John''s Castle and the treaty stone.
Cliffs of Moher: See the seascape towering above the Atlantic.
Galway: Orientation tour.
Kylemore: View the Abbey.
Londonderry/Derry: Sightseeing includes the city walls.
Giant''s Causeway: Visit this geological formation of huge basalt columns.
Belfast: Sightseeing includes the City Hall and Queen''s University.
Dublin: Sightseeing views St. Patrick''s Cathedral and visits Trinity College to see the Book of Kells.
Conwy: View the Castle.
Chester: Visit the historic city.
Gretna Green: Visit this historic site for eloping couples.
Glasgow: Orientation tour.
Glencoe: See the Vale of Weeping.
Isle of Skye: See the island of Bonnie Prince Charlie.
Culloden: See the battle site.
St. Andrews: See the golf course.
Edinburgh: Castle visit, views of Holyrood House.
Jedburgh: See the Abbey.
Hadrian''s Wall: See the fortifications.
York: See the ‘Shambles’ and Minster.
Coventry: See the two Cathedrals..
Stratford-upon-Avon: Visit William Shakespeare''s birthplace.
Scenic drives: Salisbury Plain, Waterford coast, Ring of Kerry, Connemara, North Antrim Coast, Snowdonia National Park, English Lake District, Scottish Highlands, Road to the Isles, Cotswolds.

Dining Highlights

1 Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Plymouth
1 Continental breakfast and 2 Buffet Breakfasts in London
11 full English and 8 Irish breakfasts on tour
9 three-course dinners
1 local pub restaurant dinner in Cardiff
Farewell Dinner with wine in York

33 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)

First Class Travel Highlights

Escorted by one of Trafalgar’s top professional Tour Directors whilst touring.
A qualified local city guide in Londonderry/Derry, Belfast, Dublin and Edinburgh.
Tickets are included for the world-famous Tattoo during the Edinburgh Festival.
The services of a Trafalgar Representative at your London hotel.
Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar’s luxury air-conditioned coaches with onboard washroom.
Ferry across the Irish Sea from Wales to Ireland and return.
You''ll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
All hotel service charges, tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

Airport Transfers

London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your 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.