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11 Days Britain & Ireland Highlights Tour Package
Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights
Priced From: $1,825 pp dbl. occ.
Dates: Mar - Oct
A charming introduction to Great Britain that includes London, York, Glasgow, Dublin, Waterford and Cardiff.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 - Depart USA
Overnight flight to London.
Day 2 - Arrive London
Welcome to London! After checking into your hotel, time is at leisure to relax and unwind.
Hotel: Hilton Olympia
Day 3 - London – Stratford – York
Greetings from our Tour Director this morning as we begin our drive through Oxfordshire countryside to Stratford-upon-Avon. On our arrival we see Anne Hathaway’s cottage at Shottery and then visit the house where Shakespeare was born. This afternoon we continue to Viking York where a walking tour takes us through the historic streets to the cobbled Shambles, around the city walls and to the magnificent York Minster. This evening we will enjoy a Welcome Drink before dinner with our Tour Director and fellow travelers. (Continental breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Holiday Inn
Day 4 - York – Lake District – Glasgow (2 nights)
This morning after breakfast, we will enjoy a beautiful drive that takes us through the Yorkshire Dales National Park to the quaint villages and scenic glory of the Lake District. We continue along the shores of Lake Windermere and today our Tour Director will show us a Hidden Treasure on our journey! Later, we cross the border into Bonnie Scotland and drive through the Southern Uplands en route to Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city and former center of the shipbuilding industry. On our orientation tour we will see George Square and the cathedral as well as the River Clyde. (Full breakfast)
Hotel: Radisson SAS
Day 5 - Edinburgh excursion
After breakfast our morning drive brings us to Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital, where a guided sightseeing tour shows us Princes Street, the Royal Mile and views of Holyrood House, in front of Arthur’s Seat, once home of Mary Queen of Scots, the new Scottish Parliament and a guided visit to Edinburgh’s imposing castle. Then enjoy time at leisure to do as you please before going back to Glasgow for the night. This evening we will enjoy a Highlight Dinner with traditional hospitality in a local restaurant. (Full breakfast / Highlight dinner)
Day 6 - Glasgow – Belfast – Dublin (2 nights)
An early start today as we drive past Robert Burns’ cottage and his monument at Alloway and then along the rugged Ayrshire coast with its many seals and wild birds, past the Isle of Ailsa Craig, known as the stepping stone from Ireland to Scotland and past Turnberry and its exquisite golf course to Stranraer for our ferry to Belfast in Northern Ireland. On arrival in Belfast a sightseeing tour with a local guide shows us both sides of this fascinating city including the City Hall and Queen’s University as well as the dock where the Titanic was built. Then we’re on our way south, crossing the River Boyne at Drogheda and on to Dublin. (Full breakfast)
Hotel: Trinity Capital
Day 7 - Dublin sightseeing & at leisure
Our morning sightseeing tour in this ‘fair city’ with a local expert shows us Trinity College, the Bank of Ireland, which used to be Ireland’s House of Parliament, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Phoenix Park and the Georgian Squares. We discover that Dublin has one of the fastest growing populations of any European capital city. The rest of your day is at leisure. You may wish to shop for Irish tweeds and linen in O’Connell or Henry Streets or maybe take a trip to Glendalough, the Glen of the two lakes. This evening, why not join us in the excitement at an Irish cabaret? (Full breakfast)
Day 8 - Dublin – Kildare – Waterford
Today after a good Irish breakfast, our first stop will be at the Irish National Stud Farm located outside the town of Kildare. Here we will enjoy a guided walking tour conducted by a member of the friendly staff, through the tranquillity of the grounds and gardens. We will see world-class stallions and have time to visit the glorious Japanese Garden. Then we travel on Irish country roads through the ‘Boreens’ to medieval Kilkenny where we see its ancient castle. Later, we continue our drive to the Waterford Crystal Showroom where we have an included visit to see the beautiful displays of crystal glass before we continue on to our hotel for tonight. (Full breakfast)
Hotel: The Belfry
Day 9 - Waterford – Cardiff
An early start this morning as we drive to Rosslare Harbour where we board our ferry to Pembroke in South Wales, seat of the Tudor dynasty. We drive along the heritage coast and continue on to the Welsh capital, Cardiff. Here we stop to view its historic castle and see the Millennium Stadium Cardiff Arms Park. Tonight, we enjoy a Farewell Dinner with our Tour Director and new-found friends. (Full breakfast / Farewell dinner)
Hotel: Park Inn City Centre
Day 10 - Cardiff – Bath – Stonehenge – London
This morning we cross the Severn Bridge into England heading to the glorious city of Bath. An orientation tour shows us its graceful terraces and includes a visit to the Baths dating from roman times. From here we continue to the mysterious monolithic stone circle at Stonehenge - a World Heritage site. Then we continue to Salisbury with time to view its impressive cathedral - with the tallest spire in Britain. Finally we return to London in the afternoon with a night at leisure to explore this lively city. (Full breakfast)
Hotel: Hilton Olympia
Day 11 - London – USA
This morning after breakfast, time to bid farewell to London and our fellow travelers as our memorable tour comes to an end. (Buffet breakfast)
Highlights:
Stratford-upon-Avon
York
Glasgow
Edinburgh
Belfast
Dublin
Kildare
Kilkenny
Waterford
Cardiff
Bath
Stonehenge
Salisbury
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