Britain & Ireland Highlights - About this Tour

Tour Details | Departure Dates and Pricing

Details

• Duration (with arrival/departure): 11
• Tour Style: Regional Europe
• Destinations: Stratford-upon-Avon, York, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Belfast, Dublin, Kildare, Waterford, Cardiff, Bath, Stonehenge, Salisbury

Itinerary

• Day 1- Depart USA Overnight flight to London.



• Day 2 - Arrive London After checking into your Trafalgar hotel, the remainder of your day is at leisure.
  
  Hotel: Hilton Olympia



• Day 3 - London – Stratford – York Greetings from our Tour Director this morning as we begin our drive through Oxfordshire countryside to Stratford-upon-Avon. On our arrival we see Anne Hathaway's cottage at Shottery and then visit the house where Shakespeare was born. This afternoon we continue to Viking York where a walking tour
  takes us through the historic streets to the cobbled 'Shambles', around the city walls and to the magnificent Minster. This evening we will enjoy a Welcome drink before dinner with our Tour Director and fellow travellers. (Continental Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Holiday Inn York



• Day 4 - York – Lake District – Glasgow (2 nights) This morning after breakfast, we will enjoy a beautiful drive that takes us through the Yorkshire Dales National Park to the quaint villages and scenic glory of the Lake District. We continue along the shores of Lake Windermere and today our Tour Director will show us a Hidden Treasure on our journey! Later, we cross the border into Bonnie Scotland and drive through the Southern Uplands en route to Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city and former centre of the shipbuilding industry. On our orientation tour we will see George Square and the Cathedral as well as the River Clyde. (Full Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Radisson SAS (2 nights)



• Day 5 - Edinburgh Excursion After breakfast our morning drive brings us to Edinburgh, Scotland's capital, where a guided sightseeing tour shows us Princes Street, the Royal Mile and views of Holyrood House, in front of Arthur’s seat once home of Mary Queen of Scots, the new Scottish Parliament and a guided visit to Edinburgh's imposing castle. Then enjoy time at leisure to do as you please before going back to Glasgow for the night. This evening we will enjoy an evening of traditional hospitality in a local restaurant. (Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)



• Day 6 - Glasgow – Belfast – Dublin (2 nights) An early start today as we drive past Robert Burns' cottage and his monument at Alloway and then along the rugged Ayrshire coast with its many seals and wild birds via Turnberry and its exquisite golf course to Stranraer for our ferry to Belfast in Northern Ireland. Our cruise takes us past the isle of Ailsa Craig, known as the stepping stone from Ireland to Scotland, on our way to the Irish coast. On arrival in Belfast a sightseeing tour with a local guide shows us both sides of this fascinating city including the City Hall and Queen's University as well as the dock where the Titanic was built. Then we're on our way south, crossing the River Boyne at Drogheda and on to Dublin for two nights. (Full Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Trinity Capital / Academy Plaza (2 nights)



• Day 7 - Dublin sightseeing & at leisure Our morning sightseeing tour in this 'fair city' with a local expert shows us Trinity College, the Bank of Ireland, which used to be Ireland's House of Parliament, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Phoenix Park and the Georgian Squares. The rest of your day is at leisure. You may wish to shop for Irish tweeds and linen in O'Connell or Henry Streets or maybe take a trip to the stately home of Malahide. This evening, why not join us in the excitement at an Irish cabaret? (Full Breakfast)



• Day 8 - Dublin – Kildare – Waterford Today after a good Irish breakfast, our first stop will be at the Irish National Stud Farm located outside the town of Kildare. Here we will enjoy a guided walking tour conducted by a member of the friendly staff, through the tranquillity of the grounds and gardens. We will see world-class stallions and have time to visit the glorious Japanese gardens. Then we travel on Irish country roads through the 'Boreens' to medieval Kilkenny where we see its ancient castle. Later, we continue our drive to the Waterford Crystal Factory where we have an included visit to see how crystal is created before we continue on to our hotel for tonight. (Full Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: The Belfry



• Day 9 - Waterford – Cardiff An early start this morning as we drive to Rosslare Harbour where we board our ferry to Pembroke in South Wales, seat of the Tudor dynasty. We drive along the heritage coast and continue on to the Welsh capital Cardiff. Here we stop to view its historic castle and see the Millennium Stadium Cardiff Arms Park. Tonight, we enjoy a Farewell Dinner together. (Full Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Park Inn City Centre



• Day 10 - Cardiff – Bath – Stonehenge – London This morning we cross the Severn Bridge into England heading to the glorious city of Bath. On our arrival an orientation tour shows us its graceful terraces and includes a visit to the Baths dating from Roman times. From here we continue to the mysterious monolithic stone circle at Stonehenge – a World Heritage site. Then we continue to Salisbury with time to view its impressive Cathedral – the tallest in Britain. Finally we return to London. (Full Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Hilton Olympia



• Day 11 - London – USA This morning after breakfast, there's time to bid farewell to new-found friends before we transfer you to the airport for your return flight to America. (Buffet Breakfast)


Depart USAArrive LondonLondon – Stratford – YorkYork – Lake District – Glasgow Edinburgh ExcursionGlasgow – Belfast – Dublin Dublin sightseeing & at leisureDublin – Kildare – WaterfordWaterford – CardiffCardiff – Bath – Stonehenge – LondonLondon – USA

Whats Included

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Sightseeing Highlights

• Stratford-upon- Avon: Visit William Shakespeare's birthplace and see Anne Hathaway's cottage.
• York: Walking tour including the Minster and 'Shambles'.
• Glasgow: Orientation tour including the Cathedral, George Square and the River Clyde.
• Edinburgh: Visit the Castle and views of Holyrood House.
• Belfast: Sightseeing includes the City Hall and Queen's University.
• Dublin: Sightseeing views St. Patrick's Cathedral and Trinity College.
• Kildare: Visit Irish National Stud Farm and Japanese Gardens.
• Kilkenny: See its ancient castle.
• Waterford: Visit the Crystal Factory.
• Cardiff: View Cardiff Castle.
• Bath: Orientation includes a visit to the Roman Baths.
• Stonehenge: Visit the stone circle.
• Salisbury: View the Cathedral.
• Scenic drives: Yorkshire Dales National Park, English Lake District, Ayrshire coast, Scottish Borderlands, Pembrokeshire Coast.

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Dining Highlights

• 1 Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in York
• 1 Buffet breakfast and 1 Continental breakfast in London
• 4 full English and 3 Irish breakfasts on tour
• 1 three-course dinner
• 1 local restaurant dinner in Glasgow
• Farewell Dinner with wine in Cardiff
12 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)

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First Class Travel Highlights

• Escorted by one of Trafalgar’s top professional Tour Directors whilst touring.
• A qualified local city guide in Edinburgh, Belfast and Dublin.
• The services of a Trafalgar Representative at your London hotel.
• Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar’s luxury air-conditioned coaches with onboard washroom.
• Ferry across the Irish Sea from Scotland to Northern Ireland and Ireland to South Wales.
• Stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
• All hotel service charges, tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
• A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

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Airport Transfers

• London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your 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.
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