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London, Salisbury, Stonehenge, Devon, Cornwall, Bath, Cardiff,
Waterford, Killarney, Limerick, Dublin, Chester, Lake District,
Edinburgh, Scottish Highlands, Isle of Skye, Glasgow, York,
Coventry, Stratford
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Day 1 Depart USA Overnight flight to London.
Day 2 Arrive London (2nights) After checking into your
Trafalgar hotel, the rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 3 London sightseeing & at leisure Many major
sights are included on today's morning sightseeing tour. (Continental
breakfast)
Day 4 London - Salisbury – Plymouth Greetings
as we head west through Salisbury to view its fine Cathedral. Then
across Salisbury Plain we see mysterious Stonehenge. In the afternoon,
we continue to the naval city of Plymouth, port of departure for the
Pilgrim Fathers. Later before dinner at our hotel, we enjoy a welcome
drink with our Tour Director. (Continental breakfast/ Dinner)
Day 5 Plymouth - St Michael's Mount - St. Ives - Barnstaple
Today's drive takes us to Penzance where we view St. Michael's Mount.
Then we continue to the colourful village of St. Ives before a beautiful
drive through north Cornwall making a stop to view the ruins of Arthur's
Castle at Tintagel. Then off to our hotel in Barnstaple. (Full breakfast/
Dinner)
Day 6 Barnstaple - Bath - Cardiff Across the moors on
our way to King Arthur's Glastonbury to visit the Abbey ruins. Next
we drive to historic Bath where an orientation includes a visit to
a Roman Bath. Then, we cross the Severn Bridge to Cardiff the capital
of Wales. (Full breakfast/ Dinner)
Day 7 Cardiff - Waterford There's a chance to view the
famous Castle before travelling across Wales to Pembroke. Here we
board our ferry to cross the Irish Sea. On arrival in Ireland, we
drive to Waterford for the night. (Full breakfast/ Dinner)
Day 8 Waterford - Killarney Today we visit the Waterford
Crystal showroom before driving via Cork. Then on to Blarney Castle
with a chance to kiss the famous stone and acquire the 'gift of the
gab'. Finally, we drive to Killarney, with its beautiful lakes. (Full
breakfast)
Day 9 Killarney - Ring of Kerry - Limerick Today we
experience Ireland's most scenic coastal drive, around the 'Ring of
Kerry', County Kerry's largest peninsula. Its varied landscape is
truly a photographer's delight. We will also see Killorglin (of Puck
Fair fame), Daniel O'Connell's Cahirciveen, the fishing village of
Waterville, the Black Mountains and Moll's Gap. On to Limerick. (Full
breakfast/ Dinner)
Day 10 Limerick - Galway - Dublin (2nights) This morning
the Emerald Isle's scenery rolls by as we make our way to Galway.
Then past Ballinasloe and Athlone en route to the 'fair city' of Dublin
for our two-night stay. (Full breakfast)
Day 11 Dublin sightseeing & at leisure Trinity College,
St. Patrick's Cathedral, Phoenix Park and other notable landmarks
feature on morning sightseeing. The rest of the day is at leisure.
This evening, perhaps join us at an Irish Cabaret. (Full breakfast)
Day 12 Dublin - Chester - Manchester We board our ferry
for the return across the Irish Sea. Then along the North Wales Coast
to Chester where we admire the medieval buildings and galleried 'Rows'.
Next on to our hotel in Bolton for the night. (Full breakfast/ Dinner)
Day 13 Manchester - Lake District – Edinburgh
(2nights) - A morning drive through the English Lake District brings
us to Grasmere, the great poet Wordsworth's home. Then on to the Scottish
border stopping to visit Moffat Woollens en route to Edinburgh, Scotland's
capital. This evening, we enjoy Scottish hospitality at dinner in
a local restaurant. During the Festival, we include tickets to the
spectacular Edinburgh Tattoo. (Full breakfast/ Hotel dinner )
Day 14 Edinburgh sightseeing & at leisure Our morning
sightseeing tour includes Princes Street and the Royal Mile plus we
make a visit to Edinburgh Castle. Then view Holyrood House, once the
home of Mary Queen of Scots. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Perhaps shop for tartans and tweeds or sample some delicious shortbread.
This evening there's a chance to enjoy a traditional Scottish night
out with haggis, dancing and bagpipes! (Full breakfast)
Day 15 Edinburgh - Scottish Highlands This morning we
drive into the Highlands, first stopping at St. Andrews Golf Course.
Then via Dundee and Perth to Pitlochry. We continue past Blair Atholl
to our hotel in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. We dine at our
hotel this evening. (Full breakfast/ Dinner)
Day 16 Scottish Highlands - Loch Ness - Isle of Skye
Our day begins with a visit Culloden, site of the famous battle. Then
along the beautiful shores of Loch Ness, to the West Coast of Scotland
and the Kyle of Lochalsh. Next, we cross 'over the sea to Skye' with
time to explore the Isle before dinner in our hotel tonight. (Full
breakfast/ Dinner)
Day 17 Isle of Skye - Glasgow Today it's back to the
Scottish mainland and to Fort William within sight of Ben Nevis, Britain's
highest mountain. On to the 'Vale of Weeping' at Glencoe before we
drive by the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond to Glasgow. Here an orientation
of Glascow shows us the highlights of this bustling city.(Full breakfast)
Day 18 Glasgow - York - Harrogate This morning we cross
Scottish borderland country and Northumberland National Park to see
Hadrian's Wall. Then on to York where this city's history is written
in its narrow cobbled streets, timbered houses and famous Minster.
This evening, we will enjoy traditional Yorkshire hospitality at dinner
in a pub before reaching our hotel in elegant Harrogate. (Full breakfast/
Hotel dinner )
Day 19 Harrogate - Coventry - Stratford – London
This morning we drive through the Midlands to Coventry, home of Lady
Godiva. Here we see the two Cathedrals before making our way to Stratford-upon-Avon
to visit Shakespeare's birthplace and see Anne Hathaway's cottage.
Later, we drive through the scenic Cotswolds, dotted with the golden
sandstone of thatched cottages en route back to London. (Full breakfast)
Day 20 London - USA Time to bid farewell as we transfer
you to the airport for your return flight to America. (Continental
breakfast)