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Worldwide Escorted Bus Tours & River Cruises
Highlights Of Britain & Ireland
Journey through the lands of kings, queens, and leprechauns! Begin in London with two overnights and guided sightseeing that features Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, and visits to St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Changing of the Guard, if held. Depart the city to admire the breathtaking gardens at Henry VIII’s Hampton Court Palace, then venture on to prehistoric Stonehenge, picturesque Salisbury, and the Roman excavations at Bath. Cross into Wales and spend the night in Newport, then to the Welsh capital of Cardiff before ferrying across the Irish Sea to the Emerald Isle. Highlights are a guided visit of the newly opened House of Waterford Crystal, Blarney, the resort town of Killarney, the Ring of Kerry, Limerick, the Irish National Stud in Kildare, and an orientation drive in Dublin that includes St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Trinity College. Return across the Irish Sea and through scenic North Wales into England’s Lake District. Enjoy a cruise on Lake Windermere before heading to the Scottish Lowlands and Edinburgh for visits to Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace. On your way back to England, visit the Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe’s Floors Castle, and see the abbey ruins at Jedburgh and a section of Hadrian’s Wall. Stop to admire the impressive gothic York Minster, explore Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon, and visit beautiful Blenheim Palace before returning to London for the end of your adventure.No one brings the world’s stories to life like we do. What story will you discover next?Special Departures:Tickets for the world-famous Edinburgh Military Tattoo are included for July 26 through August 16 vacations.
Highlights:
Itinerary:
| Day #1 |
Arrive in London, England. Uniformed Globus Hosts are available to help you make the most of your stay. |
| Day #2 |
London. Your morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes all the famous landmarks: the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben beside the River Thames, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall’s mounted horseguards and the Prime Minister’s Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. Highlights are a visit to ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL and the ceremonial pageantry of the Changing of the Guard, if held. This afternoon, why not join an optional excursion to the Tower of London or Windsor Castle, and later maybe an optional dinner followed by a cruise on the River Thames? (B) |
| Day #3 |
London–Stonehenge–Salisbury–Bath–Newport, Wales. Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and depart London at 8 am for a memorable day of sightseeing: a special visit to admire the breathtaking ORNAMENTAL GARDENS of Henry VIII’s Hampton Court Palace; prehistoric STONEHENGE; picturesque Salisbury with its vast cathedral; and in the elegant Georgian city of Bath, the amazing excavations of the ROMAN BATHS. Cross the River Severn for a late-afternoon arrival in Wales. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner at your hotel. (B,D) |
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Newport–Cardiff–Waterford, Ireland. An orientation in the Welsh capital features the major attractions: Cardiff Castle, Cathays Park, and the stately civic buildings. Continue along the South Wales coast to Fishguard, where your FERRY is waiting. Sail across St. George’s Channel to Rosslare and proceed by coach to Waterford, a stronghold founded by the Danish Vikings in 853. (B,D) |
| Day #5 |
Waterford–Blarney–Killarney. First of the day’s highlights is a guided tour of the newly opened HOUSE OF WATERFORD CRYSTAL. Via the port city of Cork, motor to Blarney, renowned for its magical Kissing Stone, and then on to Killarney for a two-night stay. Later, join an entertaining optional evening in Tralee with dinner followed by tickets for Siamsa Tire National Folk Theatre. (B) |
| Day #6 |
Killarney. Ring of Kerry Excursion. Follow the road known as the RING OF KERRY for a spectacular 100-mile panoramic drive around the island’s southwestern tip and take your photos of the Lakes of Killarney from Ladies View. This afternoon, maybe an optional fun-filled horse-drawn jaunting car ride. (B) |
| Day #7 |
Killarney–Adare–Limerick–Kildare–Dublin. Drive to quaint Adare and in Limerick your orientation drive acquaints you with St. Mary’s Cathedral, King John’s Castle, and the Stone where the Treaty of Limerick was signed in 1691. The Rock of Cashel, where St. Patrick preached, is on the way to the IRISH NATIONAL STUD at Kildare. Tonight, take your Tour Director’s dining recommendation. (B) |
| Day #8 |
Dublin. Get an overview of Ireland’s capital as you drive to statue-lined O’Connell Street, elegant Georgian squares, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Visit Oscar Wilde’s TRINITY COLLEGE, famous for the 1,200-year-old Book of Kells and the magnificent Old Library. Why not join your Tour Director for an optional dinner evening at the Guinness Storehouse? (B) |
| Day #9 |
Dublin–North Wales–Chester, England. Back across the Irish Sea to the Welsh Isle of Anglesey. A scenic drive along the North Wales coast to Chester, where your walking tour takes in the Roman remains, the characteristic black and white half-timbered buildings, and the two-tiered arcades called the “Rows.” (B,D) |
| Day #10 |
Chester–Lake District–Edinburgh, Scotland. In the Lake District, considered the finest of England’s national parks, enjoy a CRUISE along Lake Windermere on an historic iron steamship. After a stop at Wordsworth’s beloved Grasmere, visit Gretna Green on your way to Edinburgh. Your optional Scottish evening features Highland dancers, bagpipers, and the Ceremony of the Haggis. (B) |
| Day #11 |
Edinburgh. Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide introduces you to the 200-year-old “New Town” and famous scientists, inventors, and novelists. In the “Old Town,” drive up the narrow Royal Mile to EDINBURGH CASTLE to admire Scotland’s Crown Jewels, then explore HOLYROOD PALACE (except when the Queen is in residence). Afternoon at leisure. Later, a unique optional experience: board the former Royal Yacht Britannia to see how the Royal Family and crew of 240 lived and worked on board. For departure numbers 0728 through 0818 tickets are included for the world-renowned MILITARY TATTOO. (B) |
| Day #12 |
Edinburgh–York, England. This morning, visit magnificent FLOORS CASTLE, the stately home of the Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe. On past the abbey ruins at Jedburgh and into wild Northumberland National Park. Later, see a section of Hadrian’s Wall. In York, England’s most complete medieval city, stand in awe in front of the great structure of York Minster, then follow your Tour Director through a maze of quaint streets, including the narrow Shambles. (B,D) |
| Day #13 |
York–Coventry–Stratford-upon-Avon. In Coventry, view the splendid modern cathedral that rose from the rubble of severe World War II bombings, and in Stratford-upon-Avon, take your pictures of Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and visit SHAKESPEARE’S BIRTHPLACE. (B,D) |
| Day #14 |
Stratford-upon-Avon–London. Today’s spectacular highlight is a guided tour of magnificent BLENHEIM PALACE, home of the 11th Duke of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Depart after lunch and return to London at about 3:30 pm. How about celebrating the success of your vacation by taking in one of the great West End shows? (B) |
| Day #15 |
London. Your ends with breakfast this morning. (B) |
Hotels:
London Hilton London Metropole (SF), Newport Hilton (F), Waterford Granville (F), Killarney Holiday Inn (F), Dublin Hilton City (SF), Chester Ramada (F), Edinburgh Barceló Carlton (SF) or The George (SF), York Ramada (F), Stratford-Upon-Avon Holiday Inn (SF), London Park Plaza Westminster Bridge (SF)
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Pricing Options:
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| 04/11/2011 | $2,349.00 | | 04/18/2011 | $2,499.00 | | 04/25/2011 | $2,549.00 | | 05/02/2011 | $2,549.00 | | 05/07/2011 | $2,549.00 | | 05/09/2011 | $2,549.00 | | 05/16/2011 | $2,549.00 | | 05/21/2011 | $2,549.00 | | 05/23/2011 | $2,569.00 | | 05/30/2011 | $2,569.00 | | 06/04/2011 | $2,569.00 | | 06/06/2011 | $2,569.00 | | 06/13/2011 | $2,569.00 | | 06/18/2011 | $2,569.00 | | 06/20/2011 | $2,569.00 | | 06/27/2011 | $2,569.00 | | 07/02/2011 | $2,549.00 | | 07/04/2011 | $2,529.00 | | 07/11/2011 | $2,529.00 | | 07/16/2011 | $2,529.00 | | 07/18/2011 | $2,529.00 | | 07/25/2011 | $2,569.00 | | 07/30/2011 | $2,569.00 | | 08/01/2011 | $2,569.00 | | 08/08/2011 | $2,569.00 | | 08/13/2011 | $2,569.00 | | 08/15/2011 | $2,569.00 | | 08/22/2011 | $2,529.00 | | 08/27/2011 | $2,529.00 | | 08/29/2011 | $2,549.00 | | 09/05/2011 | $2,569.00 | | 09/10/2011 | $2,569.00 | | 09/12/2011 | $2,569.00 | | 09/19/2011 | $2,569.00 | | 09/24/2011 | $2,549.00 | | 09/26/2011 | $2,549.00 | | 10/03/2011 | $2,549.00 | | 10/10/2011 | $2,539.00 |
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