2010 BRITISH & IRISH DELIGHT
Deluxe & Superior First Class Hotels - 8 Nights/13 Meals
10 days including air from USA
or 9 days land only from London to Dublin
Highlights:
Tour Includes:
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- Tour Operator
- CIE Tours
- Offer
- Offer valid through 6/30/2010
- Duration
- 10 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Overnight Flight to London | Overnight Flight to London : Depart your North American gateway city and travel through the night to London. Land only tour starts on day 2. |
| Day 2 | London | Traditional Open-Top Independent Tour : Welcome to Heathrow Airport, London! Take an independent coach transfer to your hotel, located near the Tate Modern and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. Coaches operate frequently. Relax in your hotel or take your independent open-top bus tour. You may stay on the bus for the entire route or get on and off to explore places that appeal to you. In the evening meet your guide and fellow travelers over a welcome drink before dining in your hotel. (D) |
| Day 3 | London | Hampton Court Palace & Gardens : Tour Hampton Court Palace, which is set in handsome grounds close to the River Thames. See the Tudor Kitchens, the great gatehouse, the orangery, the Hampton Court Vine and the maze. Return to London where the afternoon and evening are at leisure for independent activities. If you did not use your independent bus tour pass (valid for 24 hours) on day 2, you may use it to explore today. (CB) |
| Day 4 | York | Cambridge & York Walking Tour : Visit Cambridge to see some of the famous university colleges, including King's College, and the Mathematical Bridge over the River Cam. Head north to York for a walking tour to appreciate narrow streets and medieval houses, which contain centuries of history. The stately York Minster, with towers and stained glass, is the highlight of the walk. Check in to your hotel, located in a quiet area and within walking distance of the center of York. (CB, D) |
| Day 5 | Edinburgh | Borders Country & Abbotsford House : Pass Heddon-on-the-Wall to view a portion of Hadrian's Wall and travel through the scenic Northumberland National Park. Cross into Scotland at Carter Bar and stop in Jedburgh, a charming Borders town. In Melrose visit Abbotsford House, Sir Walter Scott's home where he wrote most of his novels until his death in 1832. View an impressive collection of memorabilia and a library with over 9,000 rare volumes. Drive to Edinburgh and experience lively Scottish entertainment as you dine at a traditional cabaret. (B, D) |
| Day 6 | Edinburgh | Edinburgh Castle & Guided City Tour : Discover Edinburgh's highlights on a city tour. See the elegant Georgian "New Town" with spacious streets and the compact medieval city along the Royal Mile. Tour Edinburgh Castle to see the Crown Jewels of Scotland and the Stone of Destiny. Also enjoy splendid views of central Edinburgh. The rest of the day is free for independent activities. On August 07 and 21 departures, experience the colorful Edinburgh Military Tattoo. (B) |
| Day 7 | Derry | Giant's Causeway & Derry : This morning will be an early start as you drive to Cairnryan for a short ferry ride to Larne in Northern Ireland. Travel along the "Nine Glens of Antrim" with views of mountains, valleys and coastline. Visit the Giant's Causeway, hexagonal columns formed by volcanic activity over 60 million years ago. The enormous rocks have spawned legends about the mythical giant, Finn McCool. Continue to Derry for your overnight stay. (B, D) |
| Day 8 | Dublin | Ulster Folk Park & Dublin : This morning join a local guide for a short walking tour around Derry, surrounded by medieval city walls. Near Omagh visit the Ulster American Folk Park to see many cottages and traditional crafts. The Park traces the story of Ulster emigrants and shows rural lifestyles in both Ireland and America in Colonial times. Travel south to Dublin where the evening is free. (B) |
| Day 9 | Dublin | Book of Kells & Taylor's Three Rock Pub : Take a tour around central Dublin, with spacious Georgian squares and streets, landmark public buildings and graceful townhouses. Visit Trinity College to see the campus and view the Book of Kells in the Old Library. The afternoon is free and you may use your open-top bus tour vouchers and visit Guinness or Jameson. Enjoy dinner at Taylor's Three Rock Pub followed by an upbeat show with Irish music and dance. (B, D) |
| Day 10 | Depart for Home | Depart for Home : Complimentary group transfers to Dublin Airport are provided to arrive at 6:00 am, 9:00 am or 12:00 noon. After check-in, you'll have time to shop at the duty-free stores before boarding your flight for the journey home. (B) |
- Dates/Pricing
- Lodging
Mercure London Bankside Hotel, London (2 nights) York Marriott, York (1 night) Roxburghe Hotel, Edinburgh (2 nights) Everglades Hotel, Derry (1 night) Royal Marine Hotel, Dublin (2 nights)
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