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Britain and Ireland Experience 2013

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Trip Itinerary

  • Day 1

    DEPART CANADA

    Overnight flight to London.

  • Day 2

    ARRIVE LONDON (2 NIGHTS)

    Welcome to London! After checking in to your hotel the rest of your day is free to explore this magical city.

    Hotel: Jurys Inn Islington (F)

    M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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  • Day 3

    LONDON FREE TIME

    Today you are free to take in the sights of your choice such as Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace. Perhaps visit Harrods or one of the many incredible museums the city has to offer.


    Meal(s): (Full Breakfast)

  • Day 4

    LONDON - STONEHENGE - BATH - CARDIFF

    This morning, meet your Travel Director and travelling companions as you set off on your holiday. View the mysterious ancient stone circle at Stonehenge. See elegant Georgian architecture in the spa town of Bath. Cross the vast Severn Estuary to Cardiff, capital of Wales, where you dine tonight.


    Meal(s): (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Copthorne Cardiff (F)

    M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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  • Day 5

    CARDIFF - PEMBROKE - WATERFORD

    Admire Cardiff Castle then journey through beautiful countryside via Carmarthen. View Pembroke Castle which is the birthplace of Henry Vll, founder of the Tudor Dynasty. Board your ferry from Pembroke to Rosslare, Ireland. Journey west to Waterford and dine tonight at your hotel.


    Meal(s): (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Treacys Hotel (F)

    M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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  • Day 6

    WATERFORD - BLARNEY - TRALEE

    Visit the Waterford Crystal Showroom. Continue along the splendid southern coast through the picturesque fishing port of Youghal. Explore Blarney Castle – kiss the stone and acquire the ‘gift of the gab’! Cross over the Cork and the Kerry Mountains, then travel via Killarney to your hotel in Tralee.


    Meal(s): (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Manor West (F)

    M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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  • Day 7

    TRALEE - DINGLE PENINSULA - LIMERICK

    This morning, enjoy a scenic drive along the Dingle Peninsula. See the unspoilt and colourful villages and fishing harbours of Europe’s most westerly point. Travel north to County Limerick through Adare, the prettiest village in Ireland. Arrive in Limerick where you view St. Mary’s Cathedral and King John’s Castle.


    Meal(s): (Full Breakfast)

    Hotel: Jurys Inn Limerick (F)

    M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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  • Day 8

    LIMERICK - GALWAY - DUBLIN (2 NIGHTS)

    This morning there is time to visit Bunratty Castle and folk park, where 19th century life is vividly recreated. Drive through beautiful County Clare to view Galway Bay. Stop in Galway then head across lush countryside to Dublin, Ireland’s capital.


    Meal(s): (Full Breakfast)

    Hotel: Jurys Inn Parnell St (MF)

    M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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  • Day 9

    DUBLIN SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME

    Your Local Guide takes you on a sightseeing tour of Dublin, with views of Trinity College, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and historic Phoenix Park. Spend the rest of your day as you choose. For your last night in Ireland, why not join your travelling companions for an Irish cabaret.


    Meal(s): (Full Breakfast)

  • Day 10

    DUBLIN - CHESTER - LIVERPOOL

    Cross the Irish Sea, with magnificent views of Dublin Bay, and arrive at Holyhead on the Welsh Island of Anglesey. Cameras at the ready as you view the station with one of the longest names in the world, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerych-wyrndrobwlllantysiliogogogoch. Admire breath-taking scenery in Snowdonia National Park on the way to Chester, where you have time to walk along the medieval walls and appreciate the famous ‘Chester Rows’. Arrive later in Liverpool, home of the Beatles.


    Meal(s): (Full Breakfast)

    Hotel: Ibis Liverpool (ST)

    M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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  • Day 11

    LIVERPOOL - LAKE DISTRICT - DUNFERMLINE (NEAR EDINBURGH) (2 NIGHTS)

    Stop to view William Wordsworth’s grave in the pretty Lake District village of Grasmere. Continue across the Scottish border and stop at Gretna Green, where eloping couples could marry against their parents’ wishes. Your day ends at your hotel near Edinburgh.


    Meal(s): (Full Breakfast)

    Hotel: Queensferry Hotel/Holiday Inn Express (MF)

    M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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  • Day 12

    EDINBURGH SIGHTSEEING

    This morning’s sightseeing tour with your Local Guide includes views of the Georgian New Town, Holyrood Palace, the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. Spend free time exploring on your own or join your Travel Director on an optional excursion to the Royal Yacht Britannia in nearby Leith. Tonight, why not attend a lively Scottish banquet with traditional haggis and bagpipes?


    Meal(s): (Full Breakfast)

  • Day 13

    DUNFERMLINE - YORK - LEEDS

    This morning, travel south through the Scottish Borderlands and stop to view the ruins of Jedburgh Abbey. Enjoy the views across the Cheviot Hills at Carter Bar and continue into Northumberland National Park where you view Hadrian’s Wall at Heddon. Cross the River Tyne at Newcastle and stop at York for an orientation tour including the Gothic Minster and the narrow cobbled street known as the Shambles. Then continue to your hotel in Leeds.


    Meal(s): (Full Breakfast)

    Hotel: Bewleys Hotel (F)

    M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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  • Day 14

    LEEDS - STRATFORD-UPON-AVON - WARWICK

    This morning, visit Stratford-upon-Avon where you have time to see the sights and shop for souvenirs and see Anne Hathaways’ Cottage. In your free time, why not visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Visitor’s Centre for an in-depth look at the great man’s life. Dine tonight at your hotel in the historic city of Warwick.


    Meal(s): (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Holiday Inn Express Warwick (F)

    M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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  • Day 15

    WARWICK – OXFORD – LONDON

    See Warwick Castle, dating back over 1100 years, and enjoy a scenic drive through the Cotswolds to the little churchyard at Bladon, where Sir Winston Churchill is buried. See the sights of Oxford, the oldest university city in England, before continuing to London.


    Meal(s): (Full Breakfast)

    Hotel: Jurys Inn Islington (F)

    M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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  • Day 16

    LONDON - CANADA

    Today bid farewell to London and your fellow travelers after breakfast as your memorable vacation comes to an end.


    Meal(s): (Full Breakfast)

What's Included

Sightseeing Highlights

  • StonehengeView the ancient stone circle.
  • BathVisit the Georgian spa town.
  • CardiffSee the Millennium Stadium and view Cardiff Castle.
  • PembrokeView Pembroke Castle.
  • WaterfordVisit the Crystal Showroom, when open.
  • YoughalVisit the picturesque fishing port of Youghal.
  • BlarneyKiss the Blarney Stone during your visit of Blarney Castle and acquire the ‘gift of the gab.’
  • AdareView the prettiest village in Ireland.
  • LimerickView St. Mary’s Cathedral and King John’s Castle.
  • GalwayView Galway Cathedral and Eyre Square.
  • DublinWith your Local Guide, see St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Phoenix Park, the glorious Georgian Squares, and Trinity College on your panoramic sightseeing tour.
  • ChesterView the Tudor architecture and the timbered buildings known as the ‘Rows’.
  • GrasmereVisit the village of Grasmere, and view the grave of Wordsworth.
  • Gretna GreenVisit Gretna Green, popular with eloping couples since 1754.
  • EdinburghSightseeing with your Local Guide includes the famous Princes Street, the Royal Mile and the new Parliament Building as well as views of the castle.
  • JedburghView the abbey ruins.
  • Hadrian's WallView the remains of the Roman wall.
  • YorkSee the old walls and Mansion House. View York Minster and stroll along the Shambles.
  • Stratford-upon-AvonVisit the town of Shakespeare’s Birth and see Anne Hathaway’s cottage.
  • BladonView Sir Winston Churchill’s grave.
  • OxfordWalk down Broad Street and view the Bodleian Library and Radcliffe Camera on your orientation of Oxford.

Dining

  • 14 full breakfasts

  • 4 three course dinners

Travel Highlights

  • First Class, Moderate First Class and Superior Tourist Class hotel accommodation featuring twin rooms and private facilities.
  • All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
  • Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and an on-board restroom.
  • Ferry across the Irish Sea from Wales to Ireland and return.
  • The services of a professional Travel Director throughout your journey.
  • A stylish wallet, travel documents and map.
  • London airport transfers are available to purchase. Conditions apply.
  • Audio HeadsetsProvided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences.

Airport Transfers

  • For full details on transfers, please click here.
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Hotel Class Key
  • SF= Superior First Class, F = First Class, MF = Moderate First Class, ST = Superior Tourist, D = Deluxe and MD = Moderate Deluxe.
  • Hotels are subject to change.
Notes
  • * For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
  • ^Twin-share option not available for trips to South America., Costa Rica, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii or for any holiday & cruise combination, or in Asia and Eastern Mediterranean except Highlights of Turkey (without cruise) & Best of Turkey.

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