Wonders of Britain and Ireland 2012

Dining Highlights
Welcome Pub Reception in Cardiff, which includes a Traditional Welsh pub meal and Welcome Drinks.1 continental breakfast on morning of departure from London.11 full breakfasts and 2 buffet breakfasts.1 three-course dinner.Be My Guest experience in Kenmare.Local Highlight Dinner with wine in Liverpool.Farewell Dinner with wine in Warwick.

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 Holiday Inn Kensington Forum 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! Relax and unwind after your journey or take a stroll and familiarise yourself with the city’s unique ambience.

Day 3: LONDON SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
See the city’s major sights during your guided sightseeing tour. There is time afterwards to explore, shop and watch the world go by!(Buffet Breakfast)

Day 4: LONDON - WINDSOR - STONEHENGE - BATH - CARDIFF
Welcome to London! A short drive brings you to Runnymede to see the Magna Carta memorial. See Windsor Castle and its former private hunting ground, Windsor Great Park on the way to Wiltshire where you visit the mysterious stone circle at Stonehenge. Visit the Roman Baths in the elegant spa city of Bath before crossing the Severn Bridge to Cardiff, capital of Wales. Enjoy a short orientation of the city including views of Cardiff Castle and the Millenium Stadium. This evening, meet and get to know your companions and Travel Director at a Welcome Pub Reception, which includes a typical Welsh pub meal and drinks.(Breakfast / Welcome Reception)

Day 5: CARDIFF - PEMBROKE - WATERFORD
This morning view Pembroke Castle, birthplace of Henry VII, before sailing to Rosslare, Ireland. Your day concludes with dinner at your hotel in Waterford.(Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 6: WATERFORD - BLARNEY - KENMARE
Visit the renowned Waterford Crystal Showroom to admire the magnificent glass. At Blarney Castle, kiss the Blarney Stone and acquire the 'gift of the gab'. Cross the Kerry Mountains to Kenmare and join your companions tonight for a very special Irish Be My Guest experience!(Full Breakfast / Be My Guest dinner)

Day 7: KENMARE - RING OF KERRY - LIMERICK
The Ring of Kerry boasts some of the most beautiful landscapes in Ireland, with dramatic features created by the last Ice Age and some of the country’s highest peaks. See Adare in County Limerick, one of the prettiest villages in Ireland. Cross the mighty Shannon to your hotel in Limerick. Tonight, you might like to see a traditional cèilidh of Irish music and dancing.(Full Breakfast)

Day 8: LIMERICK - GALWAY - DUBLIN (2 NIGHTS)
This morning don't miss the opportunity to visit Bunratty Castle on an optional tour including the Folk Park. After an orientation of Limerick, drive north to Galway and stop to admire the bay. Later arrive in the fair city of Dublin.(Full Breakfast)

Day 9: DUBLIN SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Your expert Local Guide takes you on a fascinating sightseeing tour of Dublin. Marvel at the ancient Book of Kells at Trinity College. View St. Patrick's Cathedral, Phoenix Park and the glorious Georgian Squares. Enjoy an included visit to the Guinness Brewery for a Storehouse tour and pint-pulling demonstration. This evening, consider rounding off your trip to Ireland with some traditional Irish entertainment.(Full Breakfast)

Day 10: DUBLIN - LIVERPOOL
Cross the Irish Sea to Holyhead, Wales. See the station with the longest place name in Europe, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch − you might want to take a picture! See the spectacular landscape of Snowdonia National Park as you travel to Chester. Your orientation walk includes the Roman walls and the famous Tudor 'Chester Rows'. Arrive later in historic Liverpool, hometown of the legendary Beatles. This evening, join your companions for a Highlight Dinner at a local restaurant.(Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)

Day 11: LIVERPOOL - LAKE DISTRICT - EDINBURGH (2 NIGHTS)
Stop at Grasmere in the Lake District, where William Wordsworth lived. See Gretna Green on the Scottish border, where eloping couples used to marry against their parents’ wishes. Later arrive in the capital Edinburgh where you stay for two nights. During the Festival, tickets to the spectacular Edinburgh Tattoo are included.(Full Breakfast)

Day 12: EDINBURGH SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Enjoy a sightseeing tour with your expert Local Guide, who gives you a historical insight into this amazing city. Admire the elegant Princes Street with views of the Crag and Tail on which the Castle and Royal Mile are built. See the impressive monument to Sir Walter Scott on the way to Edinburgh’s New Town. Visit the apartments in Edinburgh Castle with splendid views of Holyrood House and Arthur’s Seat.(Full Breakfast)

Day 13: EDINBURGH - YORK
South through the Scottish Borders and across the River Tweed, view the ruins of Jedburgh Abbey and enjoy spectacular scenery in the Cheviot Hills at Carter Bar. Appreciate the dramatic and tranquil terrain of the Northumberland National Park. View part of Hadrian’s Wall at Heddon, then cross the River Tyne at Newcastle. Your orientation walk of York includes the Shambles and the Roman walls, and finishes at York Minster, one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in northern Europe.(Full Breakfast)

Day 14: YORK - COVENTRY - SHAKESPEARE COUNTRY
Your drive into the heart of England takes you past Sherwood Forest − fabled home of heroic English outlaw Robin Hood − to the city of Coventry. View the two cathedrals, one bombed during the Second World War and the other built to replace it. Hear the legend of Lady Godiva, who rode naked through the city on horseback. This evening, join your fellow travellers for a Farewell Dinner at your hotel.(Full Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)

Day 15: SHAKESPEARE COUNTRY - BLADON - STRATFORD-UPON-AVON - OXFORD - LONDON
See Anne Hathaway's thatched cottage enroute to Stratford-upon-Avon, where you visit Shakespeare's Birthplace. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Cotswolds to the charming little churchyard at Bladon to view Sir Winston Churchill's grave. In Oxford, which is the oldest university city in the British Isles, enjoy a walk around one of the famous colleges. In London say farewell to your Travel Director and new-found friends at the end of a wonderful holiday.(Full Breakfast)

Day 16: LONDON - USA
Say a fond farewell to your traveling companions at the end of a wonderful vacation, as you prepare to return home with treasured memories.(Buffet Breakfast)

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4/28/2012 - 5/13/2012	$3,350
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Sightseeing Highlights
London Sightseeing tour.Runnymede See the Magna Carta Memorial.Windsor See the Castle.Stonehenge Visit the ancient stone circle.Bath Visit the Roman Baths and admire the Georgian architecture.Cardiff View Cardiff Castle and the Millenium Stadium on your orientation.Waterford Enjoy a visit to the Waterford Crystal showroom.Blarney Visit the Castle and Kiss the Blarney Stone!Ring of Kerry Drive around the beautiful peninsula.Adare Stop in the prettiest village in Ireland.Limerick Orientation tour.Galway Bay Appreciate spectacular views across the ocean.Dublin View St. Patrick's Cathedral and visit Trinity College to see the Book of Kells. Included visit to the Guiness Brewery and Storehouse.Chester Walking tour of the historic city.Lake District Visit the scenic town of Grasmere.Gretna Green Visit the town where eloping couples traditionally married.Edinburgh Castle visit with views of Holyrood House.Jedburgh View the Abbey ruins.Hadrian's Wall View the ancient Roman fortifications.York Orientation of the Minster and the Shambles.Coventry View the Cathedrals and see the statue of Lady Godiva.Stratford-upon-Avon Visit Shakespeare's Birthplace and Visitors Centre and see Anne Hathaway's cottage.Bladon See Sir Winston Churchill's grave.Oxford Visit one of the famous university's colleges (when open).

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trvladybug rated this tour a 5 on 2/20/2011 4:13:44 PM and says:

"This was an awesome tour. Our guide was Tom and he was very knowledgeable and helpful. I've been to England and Scotland several times but this was definitely my best trip. I chose to stay alone and feel the single supplement was well worth it to have a room to myself. You will see London, Stonehenge, Salisbury, Bath, Cardiff, Pembroke, Roslair, Waterford (my personal favorite), Youl, Cork,Blarney, Kenmare, Ring of Kerry, Sneem, Killarney, Limerick, Galway, Dublin, Chester, Liverpool, Lake District, Grasmere, Gretna Green, Edinburgh, Jedburgh, Northumberland, York, Coventry, Stratford on Avon, Cotswold, Blaiden, Stow...and much more! I went on all the offered extras and felt what I paid was full worth what was offered. Just a tip... skip lunch at Pembroke and explore the Castle AND go see the Cathedral at Salisbury to see the Magna Carta, well worth it!! All hotels are clean and have nice staff. Warning to those of us addicted to a/c many places don't have it! Most of the time the weather was very pleasant in July!"

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