WALES & IRELAND   -  9 days / 8 nights  - London/London (9040)

Return to Britain and Ireland

Itinerary

 

Day 1 Sat. ARRIVAL LONDON  

London, ENGLAND

Check into your hotel. In the afternoon there’s time to rest or explore the lively British capital; uniformed Hosts are available to help you make the most of your day.

Day 2 Sun. LONDON-BATH-CARDIFF  

Britain, WALES

Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and depart at 8 a.m. for a memorable day’s sightseeing: a photo opportunity at Hampton Court, Henry VIII’s sumptuous Tudor palace on the River Thames; Salisbury  

Salisbury, the “City of the Soaring Spire”; and Stonehenge

Stonehenge, one of England’s most intriguing mysteries. Stop in the elegant Georgian city of Bath, famous for its Roman relics. Then across the Severn Bridge, a tribute to modern engineering, into Wales and Cardiff. (B,D)

Day  3  Mon. CARDIFF-TRAMORE, IRELAND

Ireland

An orientation drive in the Welsh capital introduces you to the major attractions: Cardiff Castle

Cardiff Castle, Cathays Park, Millennium Stadium, and the stately civic buildings. Vistas of rich dairy farmland on the way to the departure point for the ferry across St. George’s Channel to Ireland, arriving at Rosslare in just under four hours. Via Waterford, famed for its fine crystal, for an overnight in the seaside resort of Tramore. (FB,D)

Day 4  Tue. TRAMORE-KILLARNEY

Discover why Ireland is called the “Emerald Isle.” Dungarvan, Youghal, and Cork, the country’s second-largest city, are milestones on the way to Blarney, renowned for its Stone of Eloquence. Time at your leisure to see the castle, and shop for Irish crafts and handmade crystal. After lunch head through the Cork and Kerry mountains for the resort town of Killarney. (FB,D)

Day 5  Wed. KILLARNEY-LIMERICK-ENNIS

This morning take a 100-mile coastal panoramic drive known as the “Ring of Kerry”: sparkling seascapes, mountains dotted with brightly colored farmhouses, winding lanes bordered with subtropical vegetation, and spectacular views of the Lakes of Killarney from Ladies View. Drive via Adare, a village well known throughout Ireland for its prize-winning thatched cottages, to Limerick. An orientation drive here features King John’s Castle and the Treaty Stone of 1691. Tonight, an optional banquet at Knappogue Castle is recommended. (FB)

Day 6 Thu. ENNIS-DUBLIN

Dublin, Ireland

Head east for the Irish capital via Kildare and horse-racing country. Your afternoon in the “Fair City” starts off with an orientation drive along statue-lined O’Connell Street. Then admire elegant Georgian squares and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Later, time to browse and shop, take your Tour Director’s dining recommendation for this evening. (FB)

Day  7 Fri. DUBLIN-WREXHAM, WALES

Across the Irish Sea to Holyhead on the Welsh Isle of Anglesey with its tongue-twisting place names. Enjoy the best of North Wales on a scenic drive through Snowdonia National Park, including spectacular Llanberis Pass and pretty Betws-y-Coed. Visit Llangollen, home of an annual international competition for poets and musicians, before arriving in Wrexham. (FB,D)

Day 8 Sat. WREXHAM-STRATFORD  

Stratford, ENGLAND-LONDON

Take your photos this morning at Ironbridge, cradle of the Industrial Revolution. More scenic highlights on the last leg of your journey. In Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon take your pictures of Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and explore the town at your own pace. After returning to London around 5 p.m., how about celebrating the success of your tour with a night out on the town? (FB)

Day 9  Sun.  YOUR HOMEBOUND FLIGHT . (B)

GUARANTED DEPARTURE DATES 2008 :

MAY :  17  -  31  -                                    JUNE :  07  -  21  -  28   - 

JULY :  12  -  19   -  26                            AUGUST :  02  -  09  - 16 – 23 – 30 –

SEPTEMBER :  06  - 13  - 20  - 27           OCTOBER :  04  -  11  - 25 

 

PRICES PER PERSON IN DOUBLE ROOM  :    1440,- USD

SUPPLEMENT SINGLE                                       380,- USD

NO TRIPLE REDUCTION

 

 

INCLUDED FEATURES

Visits to Hampton Court Palace Gardens, Salisbury, Bath, Tramore, Blarney, Killarney, Adare, Llangollen, Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon; orientation drives in Cardiff, Limerick, Dublin

SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS

Stonehenge and Salisbury Plain, Ring of Kerry and Lakes of Killarney, Snowdonia, Ironbridge

INSIDE VISITS

Inside visits and special features are shown in the description, including admission charges when applicable

Accommodations and MEALS

2 buffet breakfasts (B); 6 full English breakfasts (FB); 4 three course dinners (D) with choice of menus and coffee

SUPERIOR HOTELS

Listed below or equivalent. Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges

LONDON Kensington Close (ST), CARDIFF Park Inn (F), TRAMORE Majestic (ST), KILLARNEY Killarney Court (ST), ENNIS Auburn Lodge (ST), DUBLIN Montrose (ST), WREXHAM Ramada Plaza (F)

 

 

NOT INCLUDED

 

-         Ticket  Beirut – London – Beirut

-         Visa fees to England

-         Meals and tours not mention in Program

-         All personal expenses as per Tel. laundry , drinks , tips etc….