Britain and Ireland Panorama 2012

Dining Highlights
Welcome Drink in a traditional pub in York.1 continental breakfast on morning of departure from London.15 full breakfasts and 2 buffet breakfasts.3 three-course dinners.Scottish Highlight Dinner complete with bagpipes.Be My Guest dinner in Kenmare.Farewell Dinner with wine in Plymouth.

First Class Travel Highlights
First class hotel accommodation featuring twin rooms and private facilitiesAll hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes includedTravel by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and onboard restroomThe services of one of our professional Travel Directors throughout your journeyA qualified Local Guide in Dublin and Edinburgh.Audio headsets for all guided visits and included sightseeingTickets are included for the world-famous Tattoo during the Edinburgh Festival.Pick-up and drop-off at the Trafalgar London Reception Centre or the Park Plaza Riverbank Hotel.Ferry across the Irish Sea from Wales to Ireland and return.The services of one of Trafalgar's Local Hosts at Trafalgar's recommended London hotelUse of Trafalgar's new London Reception Centre with Hospitality Desk, free Internet and a range of services and facilitiesCapture treasured memories of your trip with a complimentary group photo taken at a landmark location.A stylish wallet, travel documents, keepsake booklet and map

Day 1: DEPART USA
Overnight flight to London.

Day 2: ARRIVE LONDON (2 NIGHTS)
Welcome to London! Spend time relaxing after your journey or take a stroll through the streets of this wonderful city.

Day 3: LONDON SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
See all the major sights during your sightseeing tour, including Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. Later, spend time exploring the city or shopping.(Buffet Breakfast)

Day 4: LONDON - STRATFORD - COVENTRY - YORK
After a scenic drive through the Cotswolds visit Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon and see Anne Hathaway’s thatched cottage. View the two cathedrals in Coventry, and the statue of Lady Godiva, who reputedly rode naked through the city streets. Later, your Travel Director takes you on a walking orientation through the narrow cobbled streets of York, giving you a fascinating historical insight into this ancient Roman town. Stop for a Welcome Drink in a traditional local pub before enjoying dinner at your hotel.(Breakfast / Welcome Reception)

Day 5: YORK - NORTHUMBERLAND - EDINBURGH (2 NIGHTS)
Rugged, dramatic and spectacular − the Northumberland National Park is all these things and more! View Hadrian’s Wall, built to protect the northernmost extent of Roman Britain from the troublesome Picts to the North. Marvel at the ruins of Jedburgh Abbey on your way to the beautiful Scottish capital, Edinburgh.(Full Breakfast)

Day 6: EDINBURGH SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Your morning sightseeing tour with an expert Local Guide includes the elegant New Town, Princes Street, the Royal Mile, views of Holyrood House and Arthur’s Seat. Enjoy a guided visit of the apartments at Edinburgh Castle. During the Edinburgh Festival, your stay includes tickets to the spectacular Edinburgh Tattoo, see price panel. Tonight, consider a traditional Scottish night out with haggis, dancing and bagpipes!(Full Breakfast)

Day 7: EDINBURGH - ST. ANDREWS - SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS
Drive across the magnificent Forth Bridge to St. Andrews to view the celebrated ancient university and the home of golf. Take a photograph of the famous 18th hole. North across the Tay at Dundee, see Pitlochry, a charming fishing village famous for salmon. See the heather-clad Scottish Highlands and Blair Castle, ancestral home of the Dukes of Atholl, on the way to your hotel. Join your companions this evening for a Highlight Dinner.(Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)

Day 8: SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS - LOCH NESS - ISLE OF SKYE
Visit Culloden Moor where Bonnie Prince Charlie’s army was brutally crushed. Stop for photographs on the shores of Loch Ness, renowned for the elusive monster. At the Kyle of Lochalsh cross the sea to Skye. Consider an excursion to see the scenery on the Trotternish Peninsula. Dine tonight at your hotel.(Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 9: ISLE OF SKYE - LOCH LOMOND - GLASGOW
At Fort William, see Glencoe − 'the Vale of Weeping' − site of the infamous massacre of the Macdonald clan by the Campbells in 1692. Through picturesque landscapes of Loch Lomond continue south to Glasgow, where your orientation includes George Square, the Cathedral and the River Clyde. This evening, you might like to experience typical Scottish hospitality at a city restaurant.(Full Breakfast)

Day 10: GLASGOW - LAKE DISTRICT - MANCHESTER
Stop in Gretna Green, where eloping couples marry without their parents’ consent, on your way to the Lake District. Visit Grasmere, where Wordsworth lived and is laid to rest. Travel to Manchester where you will visit the Imperial War Museum North before checking into your hotel. This museum was designed by architect Daniel Libeskind and makes for a fascinating visit.(Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 11: MANCHESTER - DUBLIN (2 NIGHTS)
Drive along the North Wales coast to the Island of Anglesey. Visit the Welsh railway station with the longest place name in the world, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch on your way to Holyhead for the ferry to Dublin.(Full Breakfast)

Day 12: DUBLIN SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
See St. Patrick's Cathedral, Phoenix Park and examine the beautiful Book of Kells at Trinity College during your sightseeing tour with an expert Local Guide. Enjoy an included visit to the Guinness Brewery for a Storehouse tour and pint-pulling demonstration. Spend the rest of the day seeing the sights of your choice. This evening, consider joining your companions for an evening of unique Irish entertainment.(Full Breakfast)

Day 13: DUBLIN - GALWAY - LIMERICK
Travel to the West coast and cross the mighty Shannon River, past Athlone to Galway Bay. In Limerick, don't miss the opportunity to visit Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, a living museum dedicated to life in Ireland during the 19th century.(Full Breakfast)

Day 14: LIMERICK - RING OF KERRY - KILLARNEY
Experience the Ring of Kerry, Ireland's most scenic coastal drive. The county's largest peninsula, the landscape here is truly spectacular − a photographer's delight! Join your fellow travellers this evening for a very special Irish Be My Guest dinner.(Full Breakfast / Be My Guest dinner)

Day 15: KILLARNEY/KENMARE - WATERFORD
Admire the dramatic Kerry Mountains in Cork. Visit Blarney Castle and kiss the famous stone − it will give you the ‘gift of the gab’! Visit the famous Waterford Crystal Showroom and maybe buy some beautiful crystal glass souvenirs!(Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 16: WATERFORD - CARDIFF
Cross the Irish Sea from Rosslare. See Pembroke, where Henry VII was born. In the capital, Cardiff, view the famous Castle on the way to your hotel.(Full Breakfast)

Day 17: CARDIFF - BATH - PLYMOUTH (2 NIGHTS)
Drive east over the Severn Bridge to Bath, and visit the famous Roman Baths, which are built around the country’s only hot springs. Explore mystical Glastonbury Abbey and see King Arthur's tomb. Arrive later in the historic maritime city of Plymouth.(Full Breakfast)

Day 18: ST. MICHAEL'S MOUNT AND ST. IVES EXCURSION
Drive west to the beaches near Penzance for spectacular views of St. Michaels Mount. Enjoy lunch and free time in St. Ives, a community popular with artists and one of the most famous holiday towns in Cornwall. Visit Jamaica Inn on Bodmin Moor, the coaching inn immortalised in Daphne du Maurier’s novel. Join your companions and Travel Director this evening for a special Farewell Dinner.(Full Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)

Day 19: PLYMOUTH - STONEHENGE - SALISBURY - LONDON
Visit Stonehenge on Salisbury Plain, a mysterious ancient site of pagan worship. Stop for free time for lunch and view the magnificent Salisbury Cathedral which has the tallest church spire in the UK. Your fantastic holiday ends later in London.(Full Breakfast)

Day 20: LONDON - USA
Say goodbye to your traveling companions as you prepare to return home with treasured memories of your trip.(Buffet Breakfast)

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Sightseeing Highlights
London Sightseeing tour.Stratford-upon-Avon Visit William Shakespeare's birthplace.Coventry View the Cathedrals and see the statue of Lady Godiva.York Walking orientation includes views of the Minster and the Shambles.Hadrian's Wall View the ancient Roman fortifications.Edinburgh Visit the castle on your guided sightseeing tour.St. Andrews View the famous golf course.Culloden Visit the battle site.Isle of Skye Visit the island made famous by Bonnie Prince Charlie.Glencoe See the Vale of Weeping.Glasgow Orientation of this historic city.Gretna Green Visit the town of romantic elopers!Grasmere Visit William Wordsworth's village.Chester Orientation walk of this Roman town. See the famous 'rows'.Wales Visit the station with the longest name in the world.Dublin Marvel at the Book of Kells at Trinity College and view St. Patrick's Cathedral.Galway Orientation of the town.Ring of Kerry Admire the spectacular scenery.Blarney Kiss the Blarney Stone at the Castle.Waterford Visit the Waterford Crystal showroom.Cardiff View the castle.Bath Orientation of this Georgian city and a visit to the Roman Baths.Glastonbury Visit the Abbey of legendary King Arthur.Cornish Highlights Excursion to see St. Michael's Mount and St. Ives.Bodmin Moor See Jamaica Inn.Plymouth Sightseeing includes the Mayflower Steps and Plymouth Hoe.Stonehenge Visit the ancient stone circle.Salisbury View the cathedral.

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RLSinclair rated this tour a 4 on 9/15/2009 4:41:21 PM and says:

"My wife and I have just returned from your Best of Ireland and Scotland tour, and we had a great time. Our tour guide was Jim Monaghan, and he was magnificent. No problem was too big or small for him to help you. He was extremely courteous to everyone, and went out of his way to make our trip enjoyable. You have no idea how lucky you are to have this man in your employ."

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JPic rated this tour a 4 on 9/14/2009 8:17:02 AM and says:

"JUST WRITTING TO SAY I'M BOOKED ON THIS TRAFALGAR TOUR IN JULY NEXT YEAR AND ARE VERY EXCITED ABOUT GOING.  I HAVE NEVER BEEN SO FAR FROM MY HOME OR PARTNER BEFORE SO IT'S A FIRST. THE REASON I CHOSE THE TOUR IT WAS THE ONLY ONE THAT INCLUDED BOTH ISLE OF SKY AND CORNWELL SO VERY PLEASED. THANKING YOU JPICCI BYE."

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