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CostSaver Tour - Europe & Britain
Britain & Ireland Experience
12 days tour from US$1825
Brochure Type: Cost saver 2009
Tour code : CSBIEX
• Itinerary   |   • Dates & Rates   |   • What's Included    |   • Booking Conditions
 
Itinerary

Day 1     London - Shakespeare Country (Coventry)
First stop today is the university city of Oxford. You’ll have time perhaps to visit one of the colleges. Then we drive through the rolling Cotswold Hills where we see thatched roofed cottages, until we reach Shakespeare's birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon. Then on to Coventry. (Continential breakfast / Dinner)                                       Hotel: Royal Court
Day 2      Shakespeare Country (Coventry) - Leeds
We see Coventry's two cathedrals, learning of the horrific World War II bombing raids. Next we continue to York where we see the Minster and the Shambles. Then we head to our hotel in Leeds. (Full breakfast / Dinner)                  Hotel: Jurys Inn
Day 3     Leeds - Edinburgh (Falkirk) (2 nights)
We travel to the city of Durham built on a peninsula on the River Wear. We’ll visit Palace Green where the ancient castle with its keep is located opposite the Romanesque cathedral. Then we continue through the Northumberland National Park and into Scotland, stopping to view the ruins of Jedburgh Abbey, en route to Airth Castle. (Full breakfast)                         Hotel: Airth Castle
Day 4    Edinburgh sightseeing & at leisure
We drive to nearby Edinburgh where our sightseeing shows us Princes Street, the Royal Mile and views of the castle. Then free time to perhaps potter around the Grassmarket, visit Holyrood House, or visit the Rosslyn Chapel. Later, you have the option of a night out with Highland dancing, bagpipes and haggis. (Full breakfast) 
Day 5    Edinburgh (Falkirk) - Chester (Runcorn)
Today, we drive through the Southern Uplands to Moffat Woollens en route back into England. Then we enjoy a scenic drive through the Lake District stopping in Grasmere. Along the shores of Windermere and through pastures, reminiscent of Wordsworth's great poetry, to Runcorn near Chester for dinner and overnight stay. (Full breakfast / Dinner)                        Hotel: Holiday Inn Runcorn
Day 6    Chester (Runcorn) - Dublin (2 nights)
We're off to the centre of Roman Chester this morning, with a chance to admire its Tudor architecture and galleried shops known as the Rows. Time to walk the Roman walls and perhaps visit the cathedral or simply shop for souvenirs before we return to our coach. Then we skirt the Snowdonia National Park in Wales and drive to Holyhead where we board our ferry and cruise to Ireland. On arrival we take our coach and continue to the capital city of Dublin for our two-night stay. (Full breakfast)                             Hotel: Montrose
Day 7    Dublin sightseeing
This morning our guided sightseeing tour of this ‘fair city’ includes Trinity College, views of St. Patrick’s Cathedral and historic Phoenix Park. Later there is time at leisure when you may wish to visit an Irish stately home or shop for fine linens and tweeds in O'Connell Street. (Full breakfast)
Day 8    Dublin - Limerick
Today we cross to the west side of the country across rich farmland to the city of Galway. Here we have time to see the cathedral before we continue to drive alongside Galway Bay, immortalized by the famous Irish song. From here we travel inland to Limerick. (Full breakfast / Dinner)                     Hotel: Jurys Inn
Day 9    Ennis - Limerick - Waterville  
This morning we enjoy a short orientation which shows us St. Mary's Cathedral and King John's Castle. Then there's time perhaps to visit Bunratty Castle and Folk Park before we begin our drive via the prettiest village in Ireland, Adare, en route to Killarney. We drive around the Ring of Kerry with magnificent scenery including plunging cliffs, granite mountains and enthralling seascapes. Later on to Waterville for the night. (Full breakfast / Dinner)                   Hotel: Waterville Lake
Day 10    Waterville (Kerry) - Cork - Waterford
We travel into County Cork, stopping at Blarney Castle and have the chance to kiss the famous stone in order to acquire the ‘gift of the gab'. From here it's on to Cork, where we see the City Hall and St. Anne's Shandon Church. Finally on to Waterford, home of the world-renowned crystal, where we visit the showroom. Then on to our hotel in time for dinner. (Full breakfast / Dinner)               Hotel: Days
Day 11    Waterford - Cardiff
This morning we leave from our Waterford hotel early in order to reach the port of Rosslare in time to board our ferry to Fishguard in South Wales. Next we drive to our hotel in Cardiff. (Full breakfast)                     Hotel: Quality
Day 12    Cardiff - Bath - London
Orientation in the Welsh capital, Cardiff, shows us the Millennium Stadium and the historic castle. Then we cross the River Severn into England and admire the Georgian architecture of the city of Bath. Next we journey to see the mysterious stone circle, Stonehenge. Then we see Salisbury cathedral, which has the tallest spire in England, before returning to London at the end of our tour. (Full breakfast)
 
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Dates & Rates

Land Prices - 2009
Starts London Ends London

Land Only

Starts London Ends London

Land Only
Tue  03 Mar 09 Sat  14 Mar 09 US$1835 Tue  14 Jul 09 Sat  25 Jul 09 US$1850
Tue  17 Mar 09 Sat  28 Mar 09 US$1835 Tue  21 Jul 09 Sat  01 Aug 09 US$1850
Tue  31 Mar 09 Sat  11 Apr 09 US$1835 Tue  28 Jul 09 Sat  08 Aug 09 US$1850
Tue  07 Apr 09 Sat  18 Apr 09 US$1835 Tue  04 Aug 09 Sat  15 Aug 09 US$1850
Tue  21 Apr 09 Sat  02 May 09 US$1835 Tue  11 Aug 09 Sat  22 Aug 09 US$1850
Tue  28 Apr 09 Sat  09 May 09 US$1835 Tue  18 Aug 09 Sat  29 Aug 09 US$1850
Tue  05 May 09 Sat  16 May 09 US$1835 Tue  25 Aug 09 Sat  05 Sep 09 US$1835
Tue  12 May 09 Sat  23 May 09 US$1835 Tue  01 Sep 09 Sat  12 Sep 09 US$1835
Tue  19 May 09 Sat  30 May 09 US$1835 Tue  08 Sep 09 Sat  19 Sep 09 US$1835
Tue  26 May 09 Sat  06 Jun 09 US$1835 Tue  15 Sep 09 Sat  26 Sep 09 US$1835
Tue  02 Jun 09 Sat  13 Jun 09 US$1835 Tue  22 Sep 09 Sat  03 Oct 09 US$1835
Tue  09 Jun 09 Sat  20 Jun 09 US$1835 Tue  29 Sep 09 Sat  10 Oct 09 US$1825
Tue  16 Jun 09 Sat  27 Jun 09 US$1835 Tue  06 Oct 09 Sat  17 Oct 09 US$1825
Tue  23 Jun 09 Sat  04 Jul 09 US$1850 Sun  13 Dec 09 Thu  24 Dec 09 US$1825
Tue  30 Jun 09 Sat  11 Jul 09 US$1850 Fri  25 Dec 09 Tue  05 Jan 10 US$1825
Tue  07 Jul 09 Sat  18 Jul 09 US$1850 2010
 

Fri  01 Jan 10

Tue  12 Jan 10

 US$1825
Single room supplement : US$440

Early payment discount :

6 months   > US$90

10 months > US$135

12 months > US$180

 
Triple Room reduction : US$50
Young traveller discount US$180
2nd tour discount SAVE up to US$93 p.p.

Important note:

For Trafalgar other great savings, extra night accommodation and air details, please refer to Great Saving pages. 

Preferred departure : *

At Trafalgar, we are aware you need to plan your travel arrangements early to take advantage of our early payment discounts, utilise frequent flyer miles or benefit from airline early booking offers. To assist you when booking ahead, we have designated a number of tours as preferred departures based on their reliable booking history. look for the preferred departure symbol (*) with our dates and prices on the itineraries of your choice. In 2008, the equivalent departure of these listed tours sold our early, and Trafalgar will operate them again in 2009 over any other departure. If the date of a preferred departure tour does not fit with your travel plans, don't worry; our capacity is adjusted each year to ensure that the vast majority of all departures operate as scheduled. Furthermore, we will not reschedule any tour within 50 days of its scheduled departure date between 1 May and 30 Sep.

Edinburgh Tattoo: 7-29 August 2009

Tickets (subject to availability) may be obtained through your travel agent.

Suggested London hotel: Jurys Inn Chelsea

Sharing twin from US$102

Single room form US$177

(prices are per person per night).

For all London information, please refer to Extend stay in London and Europe pages.


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What's Included

  •  Sightseeing Highlights

    • Oxford: Orientation tour.

    • Cotswolds Scenic drive through the hills and villages.

    • Stratford-upon-Avon Visit the town of Shakespeare's birth.

    • Coventry See the two Cathedrals.

    • York See York Minster and stroll along the 'Shambles'.

    • Durham View the Norman Cathedral.

    • Jedburgh See the Abbey ruins.

    • Edinburgh ightseeing includes the famous Princes Street, the Royal Mile and views of the castle.

    • Moffat Visit a woollen outlet.

    • Grasmere See Wordsworth's village.

    • Chester Admire its Tudor architecture and see the arcaded 'Rows'.

    • Dublin Sightseeing includes views of St. Patrick's Cathedral, Trinity College and historic Phoenix Park.

    • Galway View the Cathedral.

    • Limerick: See St. Mary’s Cathedral and King John’s Castle.

    • Blarney Visit Blarney Castle.

    • Cork See the City Hall and St. Anne's Shandon Church.

    • Waterford Visit the crystal showroom (when open).

    • Cardiff View its historic castle.

    • Bath Admire the Georgian town.

    • Stonehenge See the mysterious ancient Stone circle.

    • Salisbury View its beautiful Cathedral.

     

  • Meals - Total17 Meals (See itinerary)

    • 11 full English, Scottish or Irish breakfasts

    • 6 three-course dinners

     

  • Travel highlights

    • Sightseeing/orientation in Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Coventry, York, Edinburgh, Chester, Dublin, Cork and Bath.

    • Accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities

    • All hotel service charges, local taxes, baggage handling and hotel tips are included.

    • Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats.

    • Services throughout the tour of a professional Tour Director.

    • The services of a Trafalgar Representative at your London hotel.
    • Specialised local guides in Edinburgh and Dublin.
    • Ferry across the Irish Sea from Wales to Ireland and return.
    • A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
    • For London airport shuttle service, conditions apply.
 
 
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