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CostSaver Tour - Europe & Britain
Britain & Ireland Explorer
19 days tour from US$2750
Brochure Type: Cost saver 2009
Tour code : CSBIXP
• Itinerary   |   • Dates & Rates   |   • What's Included    |   • Booking Conditions
 
Itinerary

Day 1     London - Stratford - Leeds
Greetings from our Tour Director as we drive through Cotswold villages to Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare’s birthplace. We head to Coventry to view its cathedrals, and on to Leeds. (Continential breakfast / Dinner)             Hotel: Jurys Inn
Day 2      Leeds  - Edinburgh (Dunfermline) (2 nights)
An orientation stroll in York shows us the Minster and picturesque 'Shambles'. From here we drive past Hadrian's Wall and ruined Jedburgh Abbey on to Edinburgh. (Full breakfast)                  Hotel: Express by Holiday Inn
Day 3   Edinburgh sightseeing & at leisure
Sightseeing shows us the Royal Mile, Princes Street and views of the castle. Then time to maybe visit Holyrood House. (Full breakfast)
Day 4    Edinburgh (Dunfermline) - Scottish Highlands (Aviemore) (2 nights)
We cross the Forth Bridge to the university town of St Andrews and stop at the famous golf course. We continue towards the Highlands via Perth to our hotel. (Full breakfast / Dinner)                         Hotel: Macdonald Highland Resort
Day 5    Scottish Highlands (Aviemore) - Isle of Skye Excursion
We follow the banks of beautiful Loch Ness – look out for the monster! – 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 exploring this unique Scottish island. Finally we return to our hotel. (Full breakfast / Dinner)
Day 6    Scottish Highlands - Glasgow
We drive to Fort William beneath Ben Nevis, along the shores of Loch Linnhe to Glencoe, Vale of the Weeping. Then via Loch Lomond to Glasgow. (Full breakfast)  Hotel: Campanile Glasgow
Day 7   Glasgow - Chester area   (2 nights)
Today begins with a visit to Gretna Green, wedding venue for eloping lovers. We continue south into England towards the breathtaking scenery of the Lake District. (Full breakfast / Dinner)                  Hotel: Holiday Inn Runcorn
Day 8    Chester & North Wales  
Our Chester tour shows us the arcaded Rows. Next into North Wales, over the Horseshoe Pass to Llangollen, home of the Eisteddfod, and return to Runcorn. (Full breakfast)
Day 9    Chester area   - Dublin (2 nights)
We drive along the Welsh Coast via Colwyn Bay, skirting the Snowdonia National Park, to Caernarvon to view the castle, then across to the Island of Anglesey where we board our ferry to Ireland and on to Dublin. (Full breakfast)                     Hotel: Ardmore
Day 10    Dublin sightseeing
Morning sightseeing with our local guide features Trinity College, St. Patrick's Cathedral, historic Phoenix Park, the Four Courts and more. (Full breakfast)
Day 11    Dublin - Sligo (2 nights)
We follow the Royal Canal to Mullingar. Then on to Boyle to view the 12th century Cistercian abbey ruins. Then lush green Irish countryside rolls by on our way to Sligo Bay. (Full breakfast / Dinner)                 Hotel: Sligo Southern
Day 12    Northern Ireland & Donegal
We drive to the seaside resort of Bundoran and into Northern Ireland to visit the Belleek Pottery Centre. Then follow Lough Erne to Enniskillen and to our hotel. (Full breakfast / Dinner)
Day 13    Sligo - Ennis (2 nights)
We enjoy the scenery in Connemara, stopping at Kylemore Abbey and continuing to Galway Bay. We stop in Galway before reaching Limerick. (Full breakfast / Dinner)  Hotel: Jurys Inn
Day 14   Excursion to the Burren
Today we see the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher. From O'Brien's Tower, we can see the Aran Islands (weather permitting) at the entrance to Galway Bay. (Full breakfast)
Day 15    Ennis - Waterville
Admire the thatched cottages of Adare before heading to County Kerry, where we stop in Killarney. Then we enjoy the first half of our Ring of Kerry drive along Dingle Bay and on to Waterville. (Full breakfast / Dinner)               Hotel: Waterville Lake
Day 16    Waterville - Waterford
Today we complete our drive around the Ring of Kerry and visit 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: Days
Day 17    Waterford -Cardiff (2 nights)
We travel to Rosslare to board our ferry back to Wales. We arrive at Fishguard and drive on to Cardiff for two nights. (Full breakfast)            Hotel: Quality
Day 18     South Wales Excursion
First the option to visit Cardiff Castle. Then into the Rhonddha, most famous of the Welsh mining valleys, and on to the Brecon Beacons National Park. (Full breakfast / Dinner)
Day 19    Cardiff - Bath - London
We visit Bath, where we see the Roman Baths and admire the Georgian architecture. We return to London via Salisbury and make a picture stop at the ancient stone circle of Stonehenge. (Full breakfast)
 
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Dates & Rates

Land Prices - 2009
Starts London Ends London

Land Only

Starts London Ends London

Land Only
Sun  12 Apr 09 Thu  30 Apr 09 US$2750 Sun  12 Jul 09 Thu  30 Jul 09 US$2790
Sun  19 Apr 09 Thu  07 May 09 US$2765 Sun  19 Jul 09 Thu  06 Aug 09 US$2790
Sun  26 Apr 09 Thu  14 May 09 US$2765 Sun  26 Jul 09 Thu  13 Aug 09 US$2790
Sun  03 May 09* Thu  21 May 09 US$2765 Sun  02 Aug 09* Thu  20 Aug 09 US$2825
Sun  10 May 09* Thu  28 May 09 US$2765 Sun  09 Aug 09 Thu  27 Aug 09 US$2825
Sun  17 May 09 Thu  04 Jun 09 US$2765 Sun  16 Aug 09* Thu  03 Sep 09 US$2825
Sun  24 May 09* Thu  11 Jun 09 US$2765 Sun  23 Aug 09 Thu  10 Sep 09 US$2825
Sun  31 May 09* Thu  18 Jun 09 US$2765 Sun  30 Aug 09 Thu  17 Sep 09 US$2775
Sun  07 Jun 09 Thu  25 Jun 09 US$2765 Sun  06 Sep 09 Thu  24 Sep 09 US$2765
Sun  14 Jun 09 Thu  02 Jul 09 US$2765 Sun  13 Sep 09* Thu  01 Oct 09 US$2765
Sun  21 Jun 09 Thu  09 Jul 09 US$2765 Sun  20 Sep 09 Thu  08 Oct 09 US$2765
Sun  28 Jun 09* Thu  16 Jul 09 US$2790 Sun  27 Sep 09 Thu  15 Oct 09 US$2765
Sun  05 Jul 09 Thu  23 Jul 09 US$2790      
Single room supplement : US$700

Early payment discount :

6 months   > US$135

12 months > US$275

10 months > US$200
 
Triple Room reduction : US$70
Young traveller discount US$275
2nd tour discount SAVE up to US$141 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

    • 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.

     

  • Dinning Highlights - Total29 Meals (See Itinerary)

    • 1 continental breakfast

    • 18 full English, Scottish or Irish breakfasts

    • 10 three-course dinners

     

  • Travel Highlights

    • 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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