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BRITAIN & IRELAND EXPLORER
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operated by Trafalgar Cost Saver: Budget escorted tours - Land only prices -ATOL 2688
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Exciting Highlights- Stratford-upon-Avon: Visit the town of Shakespeare's birth.
- Coventry: See the two Cathedrals.
- York: See York Minster.
- Hadrian's Wall: See the Roman Wall.
- Jedburgh: See the Abbey ruins.
- Edinburgh: Sightseeing includes the Royal Mile, Princes Street and views of the castle.
- Glencoe: Visit the Vale of Weeping.
- Isle of Skye: Visit Bonnie Prince Charlie's beautiful Island.
- St. Andrews: See the famous golf course.
- Glasgow: See George Square.
- Gretna Green: Stop at the historic site for runaway lovers.
- Chester: See the arcaded 'Rows'.
- North Wales: Through Snowdonia and view Caernarvon Castle.
- Dublin: Sightseeing includes views of Trinity College
and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
- Boyle: View the Cistercian Abbey.
- Donegal: Visit the picturesque town.
- Kylemore: See the Abbey.
- Galway: Views of Galway Bay.
- Cliffs of Moher: Stunning views.
- Adare: See the prettiest village in Ireland.
- Co. Kerry: Scenic 'Ring of Kerry' drive.
- Blarney: Visit Blarney Castle.
- Cork: Orientation tour.
- Waterford: Visit the crystal showroom (when open).
- Cardiff: See the Castle.
- Brecon Beacons: Visit the National Park.
- The Valleys: Visit the heartland of South Wales.
- Bath: Admire the Georgian town.
- Stonehenge: See the stone circle.
- Salisbury: View the Cathedral.
Fabulous SightseeingSightseeing/orientation in Stratford-upon-Avon, York, Edinburgh, Chester, Dublin, Killarney, Cork, Cardiff, Bath and Salisbury.
Unbeatable Features- Accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
- 1 Continental Breakfast and 2 buffet breakfasts in London.
- Full English or Irish breakfast on tour
- 10 Three course dinners - see day by day itinerary.
- All hotel service charges, local taxes, baggage handling and hotel tips are included.
- Services throughout the tour of a professional
Tour Director.
- The services of a Trafalgar Representative if you stay at the recommended London hotel.
- Specialised local guides in Edinburgh and Dublin.
- Ferry across the Irish Sea from Wales to Ireland and return.
- Touring by luxury air-ventilated coach with reclining seats.
- Complimentary pick-up and drop off at your Trafalgar London Hotel on the day of departure and return of the coach tour.
- CostSaver travel bag and tour wallet containing comprehensive documents.
Edinburgh Tattoo: 3-25 August 2007Tickets (subject to availability) may be obtained through your travel agent.
Airport Transfers- London Gateways: A Trafalgar bonus - transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your Costsaver tour with Trafalgar your transfers to and from the airport are included. It's that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London.
- Important - Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
- You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure.
- Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
- Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
- Heathrow Express operates between 05.10-23.30. Gatwick Express operates inbound services between 05.20-23.45 and outbound services from 04.30-23.45. Transfers outside of these times are at the passengers own expense.
- In the event of unforeseen events (road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
- No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service.
- Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel? (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per person when booking)
- European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
- Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar's Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
- Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
- Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don't coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.
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Your itinerary Map - Day 1 - 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 2 - Leeds - Edinburgh (Bo'ness) (2 nights) A short drive brings us to York, where an orientation stroll includes the famous Minster and picturesque 'Shambles'. From here we pass Hadrian's Wall and ruined Jedburgh Abbey as we make our way to the Scottish capital, Edinburgh. (Full Breakfast)
Hotel: Richmond Park (2 nights)
- Day 3 - Edinburgh sightseeing & at leisure Our morning sightseeing tour shows us the Royal Mile, Princes Street and views of the castle. Later with time at leisure you may wish to visit Holyrood House, where Mary Queen of Scots lived, or perhaps sample some delicious shortbread. (Full Breakfast)
- Day 4 - Edinburgh (Bo'ness) - Scottish Highlands (2 nights) Today we travel over the incredible Firth of Forth Bridge to the charming University town of St. Andrews on the Fife coast. We'll visit the town and stop at the famous golf course before continuing north towards the Highlands via Perth and Pitlochry - the very centre of Scotland - to the Cairngorm mountains and our hotel for the next two nights. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Loriston
- Day 5 - Scottish Highlands - Isle of Skye Excursion This morning we follow the banks of beautiful Loch Ness - look out for the monster! - on our way 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 here exploring the glorious scenery of this unique Scottish island. Finally we return to our hotel for dinner. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
- Day 6 - Scottish Highlands - Glasgow After breakfast this morning 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 ever more scenic route takes us along the 'banks and braes of Loch Lomond' to Glasgow, where we spend the night(Full Breakfast)
Hotel: Campanile
- Day 7 - Glasgow - North Wales (Wrexham) (2 nights) Today begins with a drive through scenic countryside to Gretna Green, wedding venue for eloping lovers. From here we continue south into England towards the breathtaking mountains of the Lake District. Finally we reach our hotel at Wrexham, just over the border in Wales, for two nights. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Ramada Plaza (2 nights)
- Day 8 - Chester & North Wales Excursion First we're off to Chester, where an orientation tour 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, before returning to Wrexham (Full Breakfast)
- Day 9 - North Wales (Wrexham) - Dublin (2 nights) We drive along the Welsh Coast via Colwyn Bay, skirting the Snowdonia National Park,
to Caernarvon. Here we view the castle where the Prince of Wales was invested, before crossing to the island of Anglesey. Here we board our ferry at Holyhead to Ireland. On arrival join our coach and drive to the 'fair city' - Dublin for two nights (Full Breakfast)
Hotel: Jury's Croke Park (2 nights)
- Day 10 - Dublin sightseeing & at leisure Our morning sightseeing features Trinity College, St. Patrick's Cathedral, historic Phoenix Park, the Four Courts and more. The rest of your day is at leisure. (Full Breakfast)
- Day 11 - Dublin - Sligo (2 nights) This morning we head north-westward to follow the Royal Canal to Mullingar. Then on to Boyle to view the 12th century Cistercian Abbey ruins. Later, lush green Irish countryside rolls by on our approach to Sligo Bay where we spend the next two nights. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Sligo Southern (2 nights)
- Day 12 - Northern Ireland & Donegal Today we travel along the coast to the seaside resort of Bundoran in County Donegal. Next across the border into Northern Ireland to visit the famous Beleek Pottery Centre, continuing along the shores of Lough Erne to the town of Enniskillen before returning through beautiful countryside to our hotel in Sligo (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
- Day 13 - Sligo - Ennis (2 nights) Enjoy a morning drive through the region of Connemara, stopping at Kylemore Abbey. From here we cross to Galway Bay. Then we stop in Galway before reaching Ennis. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Queens (2 nights)
- Day 14 - Excursion to The Burren After breakfast we begin our day with a drive to view the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher. From O'Brien's Tower, we can see the Aran Islands, (weather permitting), at the entrance to Galway Bay. We return to Ennis for the evening. (Full Breakfast)
- Day 15 - Ennis - Waterville (Kerry) After stopping to view the thatched cottages of Adare, the prettiest village in Ireland, we head for County Kerry. There's time for a stop in Killarney before we enjoy the first half of our Ring of Kerry drive along Dingle Bay, Ryan's Daughter country, to Waterville. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Waterville Lake
- Day 16 - Waterville (Kerry) - Waterford Today we complete our drive around the Ring of Kerry and we travel on 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: Ramada Viking
- Day 17 - Waterford - Cardiff (2 nights) We travel to Rosslare this morning where we board our ferry and cruise back to Wales. We arrive at Fishguard to join our coach and drive on to Cardiff for two nights. (Full Breakfast )
Hotel: Quality (2 nights)
- Day 18 - Valleys and Mountains of South Wales excursion We will begin our day in the Welsh capital, Cardiff for an orientation tour 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 we head into the stark beauty of the Brecon Beacons National Park before we return to our hotel in Cardiff. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
- Day 19 - Cardiff - Bath - London The last day of our comprehensive tour of Britain brings us to Bath, where we see the Roman Baths and have time to admire the Georgian architecture of the Royal Crescent. We return to London via Salisbury and its Cathedral and also make a picture-stop at the ancient Stone Circle of Stonehenge. (Buffet Breakfast)
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