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CostSaver Tour - Europe & Britain
The Regency
16 days tour from US$2360
Brochure Type: Cost saver 2009
Tour code : CSBREG
• Itinerary   |   • Dates & Rates   |   • What's Included    |   • Booking Conditions
 
Itinerary

Day 1     London - Salisbury - Bath
Greetings from our Tour Director as we travel to see the ancient monoliths of Stonehenge. In Salisbury we view the cathedral which has the tallest spire in England, before continuing on to the city of Bath, which is renowned for its Georgian architecture. (Continential breakfast)                       Hotel: Limpley Stoke
Day 2      Bath - Wells - Plymouth (2 nights)
Today we drive to nearby Cheddar Gorge to admire its rugged beauty. Then a stop at Wells, with its awe-inspiring cathedral. We continue our journey through Thomas Hardy's Wessex to Exeter, the county town of Devon, founded by the Celts. (Full breakfast)                 Hotel: Jurys Inn
Day 3    Devon and Cornwell Excursion
A full day excursion begins as we skirt Dartmoor to reach Plymouth where you will have the chance to take a boat trip around the harbour. Then we continue to Marazion where we see St. Michael’s Mount before heading north to the Atlantic coast of Cornwall and the artists’ colony of St. Ives. After an amazing, scenic day we return to our hotel in Exeter for dinner and overnight stay. (Full breakfast / Dinner)
Day 4    Exeter - Cardiff
We drive through the beautiful county of Somerset, renowned for its rough cider known as scrumpy, and on to the port of Bristol to see the impressive suspension bridge designed by Brunel. Finally we cross the Severn Bridge into Wales and soon arrive at our hotel in Cardiff.(Full breakfast / Dinner)                                              Hotel: Premier Travel Inn North
Day 5    Cardiff - Waterford
Orientation of the capital of Wales shows us the castle, the Millennium Stadium and Cardiff Arms Park. Next we drive to Fishguard where we board our ferry across the Irish Sea to Rosslare. From here we head by coach to Waterford, home of the famous crystal, and our hotel. (Full breakfast / Dinner)              Hotel: Days
Day 6    Waterford - Cork - Waterville
After breakfast we drive via Cork, stopping to visit Blarney Castle with a chance to acquire the 'gift of the gab'. From here we travel into County Kerry and down Dingle Bay to Waterville where we start to enjoy the stunning scenery of the famous Ring of Kerry drive. (Full breakfast / Dinner)                    Hotel: Waterville Lake
Day 7    Waterville - Limerick
A succession of mountains, bays and pretty towns brings us to the lakes of Killarney before we stop in Killarney itself. On to Limerick, where orientation shows us St. Mary's Cathedral and King John's Castle. Then to Ennis for the night. (Full breakfast)                         Hotel: Jurys Inn
Day 8    Ennis - Dublin (2 nights)
Today we make our way to Nenagh in County Tipperary with its ruined castle, former home of the Butler family. We then travel via County Kildare, renowned for its stud farms, to Dublin. (Full breakfast)                         Hotel: Montrose
Day 9    Dublin sightseeing  
Our morning sightseeing tour features views of Trinity College, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Phoenix Park and the impressive Four Courts. The rest of your day is free. (Full breakfast)
Day 10    Dublin - Chester area (Runcorn)
We take the ferry to Holyhead on the Isle of Anglesey. Enjoy the scenery of the North Wales coastline as we skirt Snowdonia National Park. We stop in Chester to admire its famous galleried Rows and medieval buildings before reaching our hotel. (Full breakfast / Dinner)                      Hotel: Holiday Inn (Runcorn)
Day 11    Chester area (Runcorn) - Edinburgh (Falkirk) (2 nights)
Today we drive through the beautiful Lake District, which inspired the great poet William Wordsworth. Then we cross the Scottish border and continue to Falkirk. (Full breakfast)                    Hotel: Premier Inn Falkirk West
Day 12    Edinburgh sightseeing  
Our tour shows us Princes Street, the Royal Mile and views of the castle. Then time to perhaps visit Holyrood House. This evening you have the option of a night out with Highland dancing and bagpipes. (full breakfast)
Day 13    Edinburgh (Falkirk) - Highlands  
We travel to St. Andrews, home of the famous golf course and the university which Prince William attended recently. We drive on via Pitlochry into the Highlands. (Full breakfast / Dinner)                    Hotel: Highlander
Day 14    Newtonmore - Glasgow
We drive via Inverness and along the shores of Loch Ness passing Ben Nevis. Then on via Glencoe on to Loch Lomond's bonnie banks before reaching our hotel near Glasgow. (Full breakfast / Dinner)                           Hotel: Normandy
Day 15    Glasgow - York - Leeds
We see Glasgow cathedral and George Square. Then we enjoy a scenic drive to Moffat Woollens, make a picture stop at Hadrian's Wall, before arriving in York to see the Minster and the Shambles. We continue to nearby Leeds. (Full breakfast / Dinner)                           Hotel: Jurys Inn
Day 16    Leeds - Coventry - Stratford-upon-Avon - London
We drive through the Midlands to Coventry to view the old and new cathedrals. Then on to Shakespeare's birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon, with time to explore or shop. Next we travel through the pretty Cotswold countryside as we make our way back to London where it is time to bid farewell to our new-found friends and Tour Director 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  24 Mar 09 Wed  08 Apr 09 US$2410 Tue  07 Jul 09 Wed  22 Jul 09 US$2375
Tue  31 Mar 09 Wed  15 Apr 09 US$2410 Tue  14 Jul 09 Wed  29 Jul 09 US$2375
Tue  07 Apr 09 Wed  22 Apr 09 US$2410 Tue  21 Jul 09* Wed  05 Aug 09 US$2375
Tue  21 Apr 09 Wed  26 May 09 US$2410 Tue  28 Jul 09 Wed  12 Aug 09 US$2375
Tue  28 Apr 09* Wed  13 May 09 US$2410 Tue  04 Aug 09 Wed  19 Aug 09 US$2375
Tue  05 May 09 Wed  20 May 09 US$2410 Tue  11 Aug 09 Wed  26 Aug 09 US$2375
Tue  12 May 09* Wed  27 May 09 US$2375 Tue  18 Aug 09* Wed  02 Sep 09 US$2375
Tue  19 May 09 Wed  03 Jun 09 US$2375 Tue  25 Aug 09 Wed  09 Sep 09 US$2375
Tue  26 May 09 Wed  10 Jun 09 US$2375 Tue  01 Sep 09 Wed  15 Sep 09 US$2375
Tue  02 Jun 09* Wed  17 Jun 09 US$2375 Tue  08 Sep 09* Wed  23 Sep 09 US$2375
Tue  09 Jun 09 Wed  24 Jun 09 US$2375 Tue  15 Sep 09 Wed  30 Sep 09 US$2375
Tue  16 Jun 09 Wed  01 Jul 09 US$2375 Tue  22 Sep 09* Wed  07 Oct 09 US$2375
Tue  23 Jun 09* Wed  08 Jul 09 US$2375 Tue  29 Sep 09 Wed  14 Oct 09 US$2360
Tue  30 Jun 09* Wed  15 Jul 09 US$2375      
Single room supplement : US$550

Early payment discount

6 months   > US$115
10 months > US$175

12 months > US$235
 

Triple Room reduction : US$75
Young traveller discount US$235
2nd tour discount SAVE up to US$119 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: Ibis Earls Court

Sharing twin from US$97

Single room form US$172

(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

    • Stonehenge: See the ancient stone circle.

    • Salisbury: View the Cathedral.

    • Bath: Admire the Georgian town.

    • Cheddar Gorge: Stop to view this natural site.

    • Wells: Visit this beautiful city and its awe-inspiring Cathedral.

    • Exeter: Orientation including the cathedral.

    • Cornish Excursion: See St. Michael's Mount and visit the artists' colony of St. Ives.

    • Cardiff: Orientation includes the Cathedral and castle.

    • Waterford: Visit the crystal showroom (when open).

    • Blarney: Visit the castle.

    • County Kerry: Scenic 'Ring of Kerry' drive including Killarney's Lakes.

    • Limerick: Orientation tour.

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

    • Chester: See the galleried 'Rows'.

    • Lake District: Scenic drive.

    • Edinburgh: Sightseeing includes the Royal Mile and views of the castle.

    • St. Andrews: See the famous golf course.

    • Loch Ness: Drive along the shores.

    • Glencoe: See the Vale of Weeping.

    • Glasgow: Orientation tour.

    • Moffat: Visit a woollen outlet.

    • Hadrian's Wall: See the Roman ruins.

    • York: Orientation features the Minster and the medieval 'Shambles'.

    • Coventry: See the Cathedrals.

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

     

  • Meals - Total24 Meals (See Itinerary)

    • 1 continental breakfast

    • 15 full English, Irish or Scottish breakfasts

    • 8 three-course dinners

     

  • Travel highlights

    • Sightseeing/orientation in Salisbury, Bath, Cardiff, Killarney, Limerick, Dublin, Chester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, York, Coventry, and Stratford-upon-Avon.

    • 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 Dublin and Edinburgh.
    • 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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