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 Britain & Ireland Experience 2009
Highlights Oxford
Cotswolds
Straford-upon-Avon
Coventry
York
Durham
Jedburgh
EdinburghMoffat
Grasmere
Chester
DublinGalway
Cliffs of Moher
Co. Kerry
Blarney
Cork
Waterford
Tenby
CardiffBath
Stonehenge
Britain & Ireland Experience 2009 Whats Included Sightseeing 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.Limerick: See St. Mary's Cathedral and King John's Castle.Blarney Visit Blarney Castle.Cork See the City Hall and St. Anne's Shandon Church.Waterford Visit the crystal showroom (when open).Cardiff View its historic castle.Bath Admire the Georgian town.Stonehenge See the mysterious ancient Stone circle.Salisbury View its beautiful Cathedral.Meals
1 continental breakfast and 2 buffet breakfasts in London11 full English, Scottish or Irish breakfasts6 three-course dinnersTotal 20 Meals (See itinerary)Travel highlights
Sightseeing/orientation in Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Coventry, York, Edinburgh, Chester, Dublin, Cork and Bath.Accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with private facilitiesAll hotel service charges, local taxes, baggage handling and hotel tips are included.Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats.Services throughout the tour of a professional Tour Director.The services of a Trafalgar Representative at your London hotel.Specialised local guides in Edinburgh and Dublin.Ferry across the Irish Sea from Wales to Ireland and return.A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.For London airport shuttle service, conditions apply.Edinburgh Tattoo: 7-29 August 2009
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. |
| Call 1 (800) 380-1489 for more information or to book today! Mention code 7498809 | | Trafalgar Tours | | Offer valid through 12/31/2008 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Depart USA | Depart USA
: Overnight flight to London. | | Day 2 | London | Arrive London (2 nights)
: Time to relax after check-in to your Trafalgar hotel.
Hotel: Jurys Inn Chelsea | | Day 3 | London | London at leisure
: Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore. (Buffet breakfast) | | Day 4 | London | London - Shakespeare Country (Coventry)
: First stop today is the university city of Oxford. You?ll have time perhaps to visit one of the colleges. Then we drive through the rolling Cotswold Hills where we see thatched roofed cottages, until we reach Shakespeare's birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon. Then on to Coventry. (Continential breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Royal Court | | Day 5 | Leeds | Shakespeare Country ( Coventry) - Leeds
: We see Coventry's two cathedrals, learning of the horrific World War II bombing raids. Next we continue to York where we see the Minster and the Shambles. Then we head to our hotel in Leeds. (Full breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Jurys Inn | | Day 6 | Edinburgh | Leeds - Edinburgh (Falkirk) (2 nights)
: 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 is located opposite the Romanesque cathedral. Then 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 | | Day 7 | Edinburgh | Edinburgh sightseeing
: 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 Grassmarket, visit Holyrood House, or visit the Rosslyn Chapel. Later, you have the option of a night out with Highland dancing, bagpipes and haggis. (Full breakfast) | | Day 8 | Chester | 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 Runcorn near Chester for dinner and overnight stay. (Full breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Holiday Inn Runcorn | | Day 9 | Dublin | Chester area (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 the capital city of Dublin for our two-night stay. (Full breakfast)
Hotel: Montrose | | Day 10 | Dublin | Dublin sightseeing
: This morning our guided sightseeing tour of this ?fair city? includes Trinity College, views of St. Patrick's Cathedral and historic Phoenix Park. Later there is time at leisure when you may wish to visit an Irish stately home or shop for fine linens and tweeds in O'Connell Street. (Full breakfast) | | Day 11 | Limerick | Dublin - Limerick
: Today we cross to the west side of the country across rich farmland to the city of Galway. Here we have time to see the cathedral before we continue to drive alongside Galway Bay, immortalized by the famous Irish song. From here we travel inland to Limerick. (Full breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Jurys Inn | | Day 12 | Waterville | Limerick - Waterville
: This morning we enjoy a short orientation which 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 | Waterford | Waterville - Cork - Waterford
: We travel into County Cork, stopping at Blarney Castle and have the chance to kiss the famous stone in order to acquire the ?gift of the gab'. From here it's on to Cork, where we see 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 on to our hotel in time for dinner. (Full breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Days | | Day 14 | Cardiff | Waterford - Cardiff
: This morning we leave from our Waterford hotel early in order to reach the port of Rosslare in time to board our ferry to Fishguard in South Wales. Next we drive to our hotel in Cardiff. (Full breakfast)
Hotel: Quality | | Day 15 | London | Cardiff - Bath - London
: Orientation in the Welsh capital, Cardiff, shows us the Millennium Stadium and the historic castle. Then we cross the River Severn into England and admire the Georgian architecture of the city of Bath. Next we journey to see the mysterious stone circle, Stonehenge. Then we see Salisbury cathedral, which has the tallest spire in England, before returning to London at the end of our tour. (Full breakfast)
Hotel: Jurys Inn Chelsea | | Day 16 | London - USA | London - USA
: Bid farewell to your new friends on your return flight to the USA. (Buffet breakfast) |
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