Trafalgar Tours

Britain & Ireland Explorer (23 Days)
From $3,075 - $3,290 USD
From $3,225 - $3,350 CAD
10% Discount for Land only.
10% Discount on Land with airfare.
Featuring: Stratford, York, Edinburgh, Isle of Sky, Glasgow,
Chester, Dublin, Sligo, Galway, Ring of Kerry, Cardiff, Bath, Salisbury

Day 1- Depart USA
Overnight transatlantic flight to London.

Day 2- Arrive London (2 nights)
Time to relax after checking into your Trafalgar hotel. Hotel: Ibis Earls Court (2 nights)

Day 3 - London at Leisure
A full day at leisure to explore Britains capital. (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 4 - London - Stratford - Leeds
Greetings from our Tour Director as we drive through scenic Cotswold villages to Shakespeare's birthplace Stratford-upon-Avon. Here orientation reveals its Elizabethan charm before heading to Coventry, home of Lady Godiva, to view the old and new Cathedrals standing side by side. Then on through the Midlands into Yorkshire arriving at our hotel in Leeds. (Dinner) Hotel: Jurys Inn

Day 5 - Leeds (Selby) – Edinburgh (Dunfermline) (2 nights)
An orientation stroll in York shows us the Minster and picturesque 'Shambles'. From here we drive past Hadrian's Wall and ruined Jedburgh Abbey on to Edinburgh.(Full Breakfast) Hotel: King Malcolm (2 nights)

Day 6 - Edinburgh Sightseeing & at Leisure
Morning sightseeing shows us the Royal Mile, Princes Street and views of the castle. Then time to maybe visit Holyrood House.(Full Breakfast)

Day 7 - Edinburgh (Dunfermline) – Scottish Highlands (Aviemore) (2 nights)
Today we travel over the impressive Forth Bridge to the University town of St. Andrews where Prince William studied and stop at the famous golf course. We continue towards the Highlands via Perth and Pitlochry to the Cairngorm mountains and our hotel for the next two nights. (Full Breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Macdonalds Highland Resort

Day 8 - Scottish Highlands – Isle of Skye Excursion
We follow the banks of beautiful Loch Ness – look out for the monster! – through the Western Highlands to the Kyle of Lochalsh. We cross over to the Isle of Skye, associated with Bonnie Prince Charlie, and spend some time exploring this unique Scottish island. Finally we return to our hotel for dinner. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 9 - Scottish Highlands - Glasgow
After breakfast we drive to Fort William, in the shadow of Ben Nevis – Britain’s highest mountain, and then along the shores of Loch Linnhe to Glencoe – Vale of the Weeping. Our route takes us along the ’banks and braes of Loch Lomond’ to Glasgow, where we spend the night (Full Breakfast) Hotel: Campanile

Day 10 - Glasgow – Chester Area (Runcorn) (2 nights)
Today begins with a visit of Gretna Green, wedding venue for eloping lovers. We continue south into England towards the breathtaking scenery of the Lake District, beloved of Beatrix Potter. Finally we reach our hotel in Runcorn for the next two nights.(Full Breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Holiday Inn (2 nights)

Day 11 - Chester & North Wales Excursion
First we're off to Chester, where orientation shows us the arcaded 'Rows'. Next into the hills and valleys of North Wales. Over the Horseshoe pass, we arrive in Llangollen, home of the Music Eisteddfod, and return to Runcorn. (Full Breakfast)

Day 12 - Chester Area (Runcorn) – Dublin (2 nights)
We drive along the Welsh Coast via Colwyn Bay, skirting the Snowdonia National Park, to Caernarvon to view the castle where the Prince of Wales was invested, then cross to the island of Anglesey where we board our ferry at Holyhead to Ireland. We then drive to Dublin for two nights. (Full Breakfast) Hotel: Ardmore (2 nights)

Day 13 - Dublin Sightseeing & at Leisure
Morning sightseeing with the local guide features Trinity College, St. Patrick's Cathedral, historic Phoenix Park, the Four Courts and more. (Full Breakfast)

Day 14 - Dublin - Sligo (2 nights)
We head north-westward to follow the Royal Canal to Mullingar. Then on to Boyle to view the 12th century Cistercian Abbey ruins. Then lush green Irish countryside rolls by on our way to Sligo Bay where we spend the next two nights. (Full Breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Sligo Southern (2 nights)

Day 15 - Northern Ireland & Donegal
Along the coast to the seaside resort of Bundoran in County Donegal and across
the border into Northern Ireland to visit the famous Belleek Pottery Centre. Afterwards we drive along the shores of Lough Erne to Enniskillen before returning to our hotel (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 16 - Sligo - Ennis (2 nights)
We enjoy the scenery in Connemara, stopping at Kylemore Abbey and continuing to Galway Bay. We stop in Galway before reaching Ennis. (Full Breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Queens (2 nights)

Day 17 - Excursion to The Burren
Today we see the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher. From O'Brien's Tower, we can see the Aran Islands, (weather permitting), at the entrance to Galway Bay.(Full Breakfast)

Day 18 - Ennis - Waterville (Kerry)
Admire the thatched cottages of Adare, before heading to County Kerry, where we stop in Killarney. Then we enjoy the first half of our Ring of Kerry drive along Dingle Bay and on to Waterville. (Full Breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Waterville Lake

Day 19 - Waterville (Kerry) - Waterford
Today we complete our drive around the Ring of Kerry and travel to Blarney Castle, where we have a chance to acquire the 'gift of the gab'. Then we continue through Cork and along the coast to Waterford, home of the famous crystal, for the night.(Full Breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Days

Day 20 - Waterford - Cardiff (2 nights)
We travel to Rosslare to board our ferry back to Wales. We arrive at Fishguard and drive on to Cardiff for two nights. (Full Breakfast) Hotel: Quality (2 nights)

Day 21 - Valleys and Mountains of South Wales Excursion
First an orientation in the Welsh capital and a chance to visit the castle. Then into the Rhonddha, most famous of the Welsh Valleys where old mining towns are packed into narrow cracks in the mountains. Next into the stark beauty of the Brecon Beacons National Park then back to our hotel in Cardiff. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 22 - Cardiff – Bath – London
We visit Bath, where we see the Roman Baths and have time to admire the Royal Crescent’s Georgian architecture. We return to London via Salisbury and its Cathedral and make a picture-stop at the ancient Stone Circle of Stonehenge. (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 23 - London - USA
Bid farewell to your new friends on your return flight to USA. (Buffet Breakfast)

** Please note that clients are responsible for obtaining all travel documents including
passports, visas, tourist cards or any other required documentation. **