Exploring Britain and Ireland

br />From the fashionable streets of London to the magical Blarney Stone, this great adventure takes you over rolling farmland and across the Irish Sea, through England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Marvel at the mystery of Stonehenge. Celebrate Irish humor, music and dance in Dublin. Visit William Shakespeare’s birthplace, Stratford-Upon-Avon. Visit the English Lake District, Ireland’s Ring of Kerry and the valleys and mountains of North Wales. Tour the regal city of Edinburgh.

Day 1: Overnight Flight


Day 2: London, England - Tour Begins
Your tour begins in the capital city of London. Tonight, meet your fellow travelers at a welcome dinner.

Day 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.

Day 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.

Day 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.

Day 6: Waterford - Blarney - Killarney
Tour the new House of Waterford Crystal factory with a fascinating visitors center and retail store housing the largest collection of Waterford Crystal in the world. Next, travel to the historic Blarney Castle. Wind you 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."

Day 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.

Day 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. Tonight, join a fun-filled Irish House Party where everyone has the opportunity to join in song and dance.

Day 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.

Day 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.

Day 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.

Day 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.

Day 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.

Day 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.

Day 15: Stratford-Upon-Avon - Tour Ends

Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
3/23/2012 - 4/6/2012	$2,599
4/13/2012 - 4/27/2012	$2,649
4/20/2012 - 5/4/2012	$2,749
4/23/2012 - 5/7/2012	$2,749
4/27/2012 - 5/11/2012	$2,749
5/11/2012 - 5/25/2012	$3,099
5/18/2012 - 6/1/2012	$3,099
6/1/2012 - 6/15/2012	$3,099
6/15/2012 - 6/29/2012	$3,099
7/13/2012 - 7/27/2012	$3,099
8/13/2012 - 8/27/2012	$3,199
8/15/2012 - 8/29/2012	$3,199
9/14/2012 - 9/28/2012	$3,099
9/21/2012 - 10/5/2012	$3,099
10/5/2012 - 10/19/2012	$2,999
10/12/2012 - 10/26/2012	$2,999
10/26/2012 - 11/9/2012	$2,999
3/1/2013 - 3/15/2013	$2,899
4/5/2013 - 4/19/2013	$2,999
4/19/2013 - 5/3/2013	$2,999
4/26/2013 - 5/10/2013	$2,999
Note: Departures appearing above in green are guaranteed to operate by the tour operator.
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