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England, Ireland and Scotland
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Plus Wales
St. Patrick's Cathedral, Shakespeare's Birthplace, Anne Hathaway's cottage, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace
September 9 - 22, 2010
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ITINERARY:
Day 1, Thursday, September 9 (USA/England)
Overnight to Bristol, England via Amsterdam. Meals on board.
Day 2, Friday, September 10 (Stonehenge/Bath/Salisbury)
Welcome to Bristol, England's 6th and United Kingdom's 8th most populous city. Meeting, assistance and on our way to the hotel among our possible stops are the mysterious stone circle at Stonehenge, Salisbury, the elegant Georgian streets to visit the Roman Cathedral Baths. Balance of the afternoon at leisure to relax and unwind. Evening starts with a Thanksgiving prayer immediately followed by a welcome dinner.
Day 3, Saturday, September 11 (Cardiff/Pembroke/Waterford)
View the Cardiff Castle before driving across South Wales via Carmarthen. Next we head to Pembroke to view the castle, birthplace of Henry VII of the Tudor Dynasty. Then we board our ferry, disembark in Rosslare and drive to Waterford. (Full breakfast/Dinner)
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Day 4, Sunday, September 12 (Waterford/Cork/Kenmare)
First we visit the Waterford Crystal showroom, then we drive along the splendid southern coast passing Youghal and Cork. Nearby, we visit Blarney Castle - chance to kiss the stone and acquire the 'gift of gab'. Then continue over the Cork and Kerry Mountains to Kenmare. (Full Breakfast/Dinner)
Day 5, Monday, September 13 (Kenmare/Ring of Kerry/Limerick)
Today we drive around the Ring of Kerry, a wonderful landscape hewn by the last Ice Age with some of the most beautiful and unspoilt coastline in Ireland and Ireland's highest mountains. The north to County Limerick through Adare, the prettiest village in, Ireland and crossing the mighty Shannon to our hotel in Limerick. (Full Breakfast/Dinner)
Day 6, Tuesday, September 14 (Limerick/Galway/Dublin)
This morning is our chance to visit Bunratty Castle and folk park. Then drive across County Clare en route to view Galway Bay. We stop in Galway then head across to Dublin. (Full Breakfast/Dinner)
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Day 7, Wednesday, September 15 (Dublin)
Today's tour shows us Trinity College and the Book of Kells, Phoenix Park and the Georgian Squares. Then we visit Old Jameson Whiskey Distillery to learn about this great tradition. (Full Breakfast/Dinner)
Day 8, Thursday, September 16 (Dublin/Holyhead/Chester/Manchester)
Today we take the ferry across the Irish Sea, affording magnificent views of Dublin Bay to Holyhead on the Welsh island of Anglesey. Cameras ready as we see the station with the longest name in the world - Llanfair..... follow the north
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Wales coast to the walled city of Chester, the historic county town on the River Dee. Walking tour seeing the 'Rows'. Continue to Manchester. (Full Breakfast/Dinner)
Day 9, Friday, September 17 (Manchester/Grasmere/Glasgow)
Today we travel to the English Lake District and stop in pretty Grasmere to see the home of William Wordsworth - the greatest English romantic poet. Next stop is Gretna Green just across the Scottish boarder, the place where the blacksmith used to wed runaway couples. (Full Breakfast/Dinner)
Day 10, Saturday, September 18 (Edinburgh)
A day to enjoy this 'Prince of Cities'. Sightseeing with a local expert starts with an orientation drive along Princes Street and the Royal Mile, and tales of some truly intriguing characters like - the body snatchers, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Greyfriars Bobby. History comes alive as we tour mighty Edinburgh Castle and Queen's Holyrood Palace. Back to Glasgow. (Full Breakfast/Dinner)
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Day 11, Sunday, September 19 (Edinburgh/Jedburgh/York)
Through the Scottish Borderlands and across the River Tweed we stop to see the ruins of Jedburgh Abbey and then view the magnificent scenery at Carter Bar. Driving into Northumberland National Park we stop to inspect a section of the Emperor Hadrian's Wall at Heddon and then cross the River Tyne at Newcastle. Soon we stop to enjoy a delicious afternoon tea. Next on to York for a walking tour through the Shambles and other interesting parts of the city finishing at the largest cathedral in Britain - York Minster. (Full Breakfast/Dinner)
Day 12, Monday, September (York/Stratford-upon-Avon/Coventry/Oxford)
Today's Highlights: Anne Hathaway's Cottage, Shakespeare's Birthplace. Also, a visit to the Coventry Cathedral - a place of worship for over 900 years. (Full Breakfast/Dinner)
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Day 13, Tuesday, September 21 (Oxford/London)
Early drive to London. Tour of London showing us the architectural masterpiece - Westminster Abbey. Other famous landmarks included are as follows:Big Ben, House of the Parliament, Whitehall and Downing Street - the London residence of the Prime Minister, Trafalgar Square, Changing of the Guard at the Buckingham Palace, Mayfair and Piccadilly Circus, the heart of London's West End where cinemas, historic theaters, nightclubs, restaurants and bars jostle for space on the streets of the city. (Buffet Breakfast/Farewell Dinner)
Day 14, Wednesday, September 22 (London/USA)
Breakfast.... check out - transfer to the airport for our flight back home. (Buffet Breakfast)
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Very Important Information
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Tour Cost: US $3,456.00
Plus: US$499.00
US departure, security fees , fuel surcharge and taxes per person (subject to change)
Your 14 Day Tour includes:
- All air USA/England - England/USA
- Hotel Accommodations
- Deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach
- Touring and sightseeing as per itinerary
- English speaking guide
- Meals as per itinerary
- Baggage handling (1 piece per person)
- RTA Travel amenities
Reservations and Payments:
A reservation is confirmed only upon receipt of $500.00 deposit. Final payment is usually due 90 days prior to departure.
Cancellations:
All cancellations must be in writing. Deposits are refundable up to 100 days prior to departure with a cancellation charge of US$50.00. Cancellations made after final payment and/or within 90 days of departure are non-refundable. Trip interruptions and no-shows are non-refundable as well.
Insurance:
Trip cancellation insurance and medical coverage is available. We very strongly recommend it.
Not included:
Cost of passport, visas, health documents, insurance, optional sightseeing, items of personal nature such as food and beverage not on the regular d'hote menu.
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