Britain & Ireland Delight 2010 - About this Tour

Tour Details | Departure Dates and Pricing

Details

• Duration (with arrival/departure): 11
• Tour Style: Regional
• Destinations: London, Stratford, York, Lake District, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Belfast, Dublin, Waterford, Cardiff, Bath

Itinerary

• Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight flight from USA.



• Day 2 - Arrive London Time to relax after checking into your hotel.
  
  Hotel: Jurys Inn Islington



• Day 3 - London – Stratford – Leeds We drive to Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare’s birthplace. Then to York to see the Minster and
  the ‘Shambles’ and our hotel. (Continental breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Jurys Inn



• Day 4 - Leeds – Glasgow (2 nights) We drive through the Yorkshire Dales to the scenic glory of the Lake District. Then along the
  shores of Lake Windermere and on to Scotland and our Glasgow hotel. (Full breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Campanile



• Day 5 - Edinburgh excursion We drive to Edinburgh where sightseeing shows us Princes Street, the Royal Mile, and views of the castle and Holyrood House. Then we enjoy some time at leisure before we return to Glasgow. (Full breakfast)



• Day 6 - Glasgow – Belfast – Dublin (2 nights) We travel into Burns country to Stranraer where we take the ferry to Belfast. Our orientation shows us the City Hall and Queen’s University then on to Dublin. (Full breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Ardmore



• Day 7 - Dublin sightseeing This morning our guided sightseeing tour shows us Trinity College, the Bank of Ireland, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Phoenix Park and the elegant Georgian squares. (Full breakfast)



• Day 8 - Dublin – Waterford Today’s journey takes us through horsebreeding country in County Kildare as we make our way
  to medieval Kilkenny to see its ancient castle. Then on to Waterford. (Full breakfast / Dinner) 
  
  Hotel: Waterford Marina



• Day 9 - Waterford – Cardiff First we take the ferry from Rosslare to Fishguard. Then on to Cardiff to see its historic castle and
  more before reaching our hotel. (Full breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Legacy International



• Day 10 - Cardiff – Bath – Stonehenge – London We cross the Severn Bridge into England and drive to Bath with time to maybe visit the Roman Baths. Then we journey on to see Stonehenge and Salisbury cathedral. Finally back to London. (Full breakfast) 
  
  Hotel: Jurys Inn Islington



• Day 11 - London – USA Bid farewell on your return flight home. (Buffet breakfast)


Depart USAArrive LondonLondon – Stratford – LeedsLeeds – Glasgow Edinburgh excursionGlasgow – Belfast – Dublin Dublin sightseeingDublin – WaterfordWaterford – CardiffCardiff – Bath – Stonehenge – LondonLondon – USA

Whats Included

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Sightseeing Highlights

• Stratford-upon-Avon: Visit the town of Shakespeare's birth. 
• York: Orientation including the Minster and Shambles.
• Glasgow: Orientation tour.
• Edinburgh: Sightseeing includes Princes Street and the Royal Mile.
• Belfast: Orientation includes the City Hall and Queen's University.
• Dublin: Sightseeing includes views of St. Patrick's Cathedral and Trinity College.
• Kilkenny: See its ancient castle.
• Waterford: Visit the Crystal showroom (when open).  
• Cardiff: View Cardiff Castle.
• Bath: Admire the Georgian town.
• Stonehenge: See the ancient stone circle. 
• Salisbury: View the cathedral.

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Dining Highlights

• 1 continental breakfast and 1 buffet breakfast in London
• 7 full English, Scottish or Irish breakfasts
• 4 three-course dinners
12 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)

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Travel Highlights

• Accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
• All hotel service charges, taxes, baggage handling and hotel tips are included.
• Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats.
• Services throughout the tour of a professional Tour Director.
• The services of a Trafalgar Representative at your London hotel.
• Specialised local guide in Edinburgh and Dublin.
• Ferry across the Irish Sea from Scotland to Northern Ireland and Ireland to South Wales.
• For London airport shuttle service, conditions apply.
• A stylish wallet, tour documents and a Welcome on Tour book.

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Airport Transfers

• London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the airport and your London hotel. But when you book your Trafalgar tour and take advantage of our land and air packages, we have included a FREE transfer to and from London’s airports and your Trafalgar London hotel. For passengers who have their own flight arrangements we offer you the opportunity to purchase inexpensive transfers to and from London’s Heathrow – Trafalgar has negotiated special rates for the Dot2Dot transfer from London’s Heathr
• Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
• For included transfers: Your flights must be booked directly by Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. For chargeable transfers: Your Travel Agent provides detailed flight information to Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. Once transfers are booked they cannot be changed.
• For London arrivals, you must stay at a London hotel booked by Trafalgar on the night of arrival and the night prior to your departure date.
• Trafalgar only includes one inbound and one outbound transfer.
• In the event of flight delays outside of Trafalgar’s control, the transfers will be deemed to be cancelled.
• All transfers are based on group transfers. No refund is therefore available for missed transfers, or passengers not using this service.
• In the event of unforeseen events (such as road or rail works, strikes or demonstrations), Trafalgar will not be responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
• Heathrow Airport: National Express Dot2Dot will pick up and drop off in time to meet all flights to/from London’s Heathrow Airport. For guests arriving at the Dot2Dot desk after 22.00 hrs please make use of the courtesy phone to arrange your transfer to your Trafalgar hotel.
• Gatwick Airport: Passengers who have booked Trafalgar’s Land and Air packages arriving at London’s Gatwick Airport are provided with a Gatwick Express train voucher. The Gatwick Express train journey from Gatwick Airport to London’s Victoria Station takes 30 minutes. Guests then need to make their way from Victoria Station to their Trafalgar hotel.
• 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.
• Click here to see scheduled transfer times.

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Child Prices: Apply to children under the age of 16.