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Ireland & Britain
Codes:
B=Breakfast, CB=Continental Breakfast,
D=Dinner
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British & Irish Grandeur 15 day Coach
Tour
Highlights
* Scottish Dinner Show
* Merry Ploughboy Pub Traditional Music
* Historic City Walks in York & Chester
* Tower of London & Edinburgh Castle
* Waterford Crystal
* Blend of Country & City Hotels
What's Included
- 15 days/13 nights/21 meals
- Scottish cabaret and dinner in
Edinburgh
- Round trip flights between U.S. &
London
- Dinner & traditional Irish
entertainment at the Merry Ploughboy Pub
- Group transfers on arrival and
departure
- 6 table d’hote dinners
- Sightseeing by luxury coach throughout
- Welcome get-together drink
- Round trip ferry transportation
between Wales & Ireland
- Walking tours of York and Chester
- Services of a professional tour
director
- Reserved seats for Edinburgh Military
Tattoo on August 2 to 16 departures
- Local guides in London, Edinburgh &
Dublin
- “Titanic”walking tour of Cobh
- Deluxe & superior first class hotels
with private bath/shower for 13 nights
- Visits and admissions to Tower of
London, York Minster, Abbotsford House,
Edinburgh Castle, Moffat Woollen Mills,
Chester Cathedral, Dublin Castle,
National Stud & Japanese Gardens,
Muckross House & Gardens, Waterford
Crystal Factory, Roman Baths & Pump Room
and Stonehenge
- 10 full breakfasts (B) and 3
continental breakfasts in London (CB)
- Deluxe flight bag, ticket wallet,
luggage tags & strap
- 8 dinners (D) including
- All local taxes, hotel service charges
& porterage for one suitcase per person
Itinerary
Day 1: Depart U.S. for London
Depart U.S. on your overnight flight to
London. Relax with meal and
entertainment services.
Day 2: London at Leisure
Welcome to London! After immigration and
baggage claim, take an independent coach
transfer to your hotel, conveniently
located near Hyde Park and Oxford
Street. Coaches operate frequently. For
the balance of the day you are free to
rest, use the health facilities in your
hotel or explore London a little. The
British Museum, shops of Oxford and New
Bond Streets, Hyde Park and Piccadilly
are all within walking distance. In the
evening meet your guide and fellow
travelers over a welcome drink to
discuss your vacation before dining
independently.
Day 3: Tower of London & City Sights
This morning tour central London to see
famous landmarks including Piccadilly
Circus, Nelson’s Column and lions of
Trafalgar Square, Big Ben towering over
the Houses of Parliament and Hyde Park.
Visit the Tower of London to see the
magnificent Crown Jewels, guarded by the
Beefeaters in distinctive Tudor
uniforms. Also see the White Tower,
completed in 1097, together with many
other fortresses. Spend the afternoon
and evening on your own to sightsee,
shop, dine or see a West End show. (CB)
Day 4: Cambridge & York
Drive north into the countryside to
visit the university town of Cambridge.
Stop to see some of the famous colleges,
including King’s College, and the
Mathematical Bridge over the River Cam.
Head north to York for a walking tour so
that you may appreciate narrow streets
and medieval houses, which contain
centuries of history. The stately York
Minster, with towers and stained glass,
is the highlight of the walk. Continue
your journey through Yorkshire to your
delightful country manor house hotel in
Guisborough. (CB, D)
Day 5: Borders Country & Abbotsford
House
Head north passing the industrial center
of Newcastle-on-Tyne, through the
Northumberland National Park and
charming Borders scenery to Jedburgh.
Stop for a while to look around this
charming town with impressive abbey
ruins before driving to Melrose. Visit
Abbotsford House, Sir Walter Scott’s
home, where he wrote most of his novels
and lived until his death in 1832. The
house has an impressive collection of
historic relics and a library with over
9,000 rare volumes. Drive to Edinburgh
for an introduction to Scottish culture
and food at a traditional cabaret. (B,
D)
Day 6: Edinburgh City Tour
Discover Scotland’s capital on a tour
around the city center. See Princes
Street, the main shopping thoroughfare
which divides the elegant Georgian "New
Town" from the compact medieval city.
Tour Edinburgh Castle to see the Crown
Jewels of Scotland and the Stone of
Destiny. Also enjoy splendid views of
central Edinburgh. The afternoon is free
for independent sightseeing or shopping.
On departures from August 2 to 16,
experience the colorful Edinburgh
Military Tattoo. (B)
Day 7: Lake District & Chester
Journey through the Southern Uplands and
stop at Moffat Woollen Mills with its
wide array of Scottish goods. Continue
south through the hills and valleys of
the Lake District and stop to explore
the delightful town of Grasmere.
Continue to Chester where a walking tour
will include "The Rows", medieval
arcaded shops, as well as discovering
the original medieval walls, Roman ruins
and Chester Cathedral. Drive to your
hotel where you will have time to relax
or use the swimming pool and leisure
facilities before dinner. (B, D)
Day 8: North Wales & Dublin
This morning see some of the charming
Welsh countryside as you drive through
farmlands and picturesque villages and
along the coast road. You will catch
sight of the majestic peaks of
Snowdonia, the highest mountains in
Wales. Cross to Anglesey Island by
bridge and onto the tiny island of
Holyhead. Take a short ferry crossing to
Dublin and transfer to your hotel,
located a few miles south of Dublin,
overlooking Dublin Bay. The evening is
at leisure to explore nearby pubs or
restaurants. (B)
Day 9: Dublin Castle & Merry Ploughboy
Pub
Take a morning tour around central
Dublin, with its spacious Georgian
squares and streets, landmark public
buildings and graceful townhouses. Tour
Dublin Castle's elegantly furnished
State Apartments to learn about historic
events that have taken place. The
afternoon is free for browsing or
further sightseeing on your own. Enjoy
dinner at the Merry Ploughboy Pub
followed by an upbeat show with music
and dance. (B, D)
Day 10: National Stud & Killarney
Depart Dublin and visit the National
Stud and Japanese Gardens in Kildare.
Learn about Ireland’s exciting horse
breeding industry at the National Stud
and walk through the gardens, which
represent the "Life of Man" in
oriental-style gardening. Enjoy views of
farms and pause for photos at the
impressive Rock of Cashel. Continue to
the famous town of Killarney and check
into your lovely centrally-located hotel
with state-of-the-art pool and spa
facilities. (B, D)
Day 11: Muckross House & Kenmare
Tour 19th century Muckross House, a
furnished mansion where the guide tells
you about the lifestyles of influential
owners and eminent visitors. Take a walk
around the charming gardens on the
shores of Muckross Lake. Drive to the
delightful town of Kenmare where
traditional buildings are gaily painted
and enhanced with flowers. Travel
through Moll’s Gap, a wonderful vantage
point on the Ring of Kerry and stop at
Ladies’ View before returning to
Killarney. (B, D)
Day 12: "Titanic" Walk & Waterford
Crystal
Travel to Cobh, the port town which was
the last scheduled stopping place for
the "Titanic". Take a brief walk with a
local guide to see places associated
with that fateful journey. Drive along
the south coast via Youghal to visit the
Waterford Crystal Factory where skilled
craftspeople create this famous crystal
from molten glass. See the vast display
of trophies and tableware in the
showrooms. Continue to Wexford for
dinner and overnight stay. (B, D)
Day 13: Ferry to Wales & Bath
It’s an early start today as you depart
Wexford for a short drive to Rosslare to
catch the ferry to South Wales. Journey
through pleasant farming country and
along the southern part of Wales,
passing former coal mining valleys and
the built-up areas around Cardiff. Drive
across the River Severn Bridge into
England to Bath. Check into your hotel,
located in the heart of this UNESCO
World Heritage City. (B, D)
Day 14: Roman Baths & Stonehenge
This morning explore Bath, popular for
its natural hot springs with the Romans
2,000 years ago and again in fashion in
the 18th century Regency period. Visit
the wonderful Roman Baths and Pump Room,
still preserved after two millennia and
drive around the stately mansions of the
Royal Crescent and Queen’s Square. Drive
to Salisbury Plain to view the
prehistoric circle of vast monoliths at
Stonehenge. Continue into London and
check into Jurys Clifton Ford Hotelonce
again. (B)
Day 15: Depart for Home
As today is departure day, travel to
Heathrow Airport by group coach transfer
or Gatwick Airport by independent coach
transfer. Allow plenty of time for check
in formalities. (CB)
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British & Irish Jaunt 13 day Coach Tour
Highlights
* Scottish Cabaret Dinner Show
* Merry Ploughboy Pub Dinner
* Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet
* Tower of London & Edinburgh Castle
* Walks Around York & Chester
* Kiss the Blarney Stone
* Ring of Kerry Tour & Skellig
Experience
What's Included
- 13 days/11 nights/17 meals or Round
trip flights from U.S. to London &
return from Shannon (connections may be
better from Dublin on our 14 day tour
version)
- Medieval banquet and entertainment in
Bunratty Castle
- Group transfers on arrival and
departure
- 3 table d’hote dinners
- Ferry transportation from Wales to
Ireland
- Welcome get-together drink
- Sightseeing by luxury coach throughout
- Walking tours of York and Chester
- Voucher for open-top bus tour in
Dublin
- Tours of London, Edinburgh and Dublin
with local guides
- Services of a professional tour
director
- Tea and scones at a farmhouse
- Deluxe & superior first class hotels
with private bath/shower for 11 nights
- Ferry ride across the River Shannon
- 9 full breakfasts (B) and 2
continental breakfasts in London (CB)
- Reserved seats for Edinburgh Military
Tattoo on August 2 to 16 departures
- 6 dinners (D) including
- Visits and admissions to Tower of
London, York Minster, Abbotsford House,
Edinburgh Castle, Moffat Woollen Mills,
Chester Cathedral, Dublin Castle,
Blarney Castle, Blarney Woollen Mills,
Essence of Kerry AV Show, Skellig
Experience and Cliffs of Moher
- Scottish cabaret and dinner in
Edinburgh
- Deluxe flight bag, ticket wallet,
luggage tags & strap
- Dinner & traditional Irish
entertainment at the Merry Ploughboy Pub
- All local taxes, hotel service charges
& porterage for one suitcase per person
Itinerary
Day 1: Depart U.S. for London
Depart U.S. on your overnight flight to
London. Relax with meal and
entertainment services.
Day 2: London at Leisure
Welcome to London! After immigration and
baggage claim, take an independent coach
transfer to your hotel, conveniently
located near Hyde Park and Oxford
Street. Coaches operate frequently. For
the balance of the day you are free to
rest, use the health facilities in your
hotel or explore London a little. The
British Museum, shops of Oxford and New
Bond Streets, Hyde Park and Piccadilly
are all within walking distance. In the
evening meet your guide and fellow
travelers over a welcome drink to
discuss your vacation.
Day 3: Tower of London & City Sights
This morning tour central London to see
famous landmarks including Piccadilly
Circus, Nelson’s Column and lions of
Trafalgar Square, Big Ben towering over
the Houses of Parliament and Hyde Park.
Visit the Tower of London to see the
magnificent Crown Jewels, guarded by the
Beefeaters in distinctive Tudor
uniforms. Also see the White Tower,
completed in 1097, together with many
other fortresses. Spend the afternoon
and evening on your own to sightsee,
shop, dine or see a West End show. (CB)
Day 4: Cambridge & York
Drive north into the countryside to
visit the university town of Cambridge.
Stop to see some of the famous colleges,
including King’s College, and the
Mathematical Bridge over the River Cam.
Head north to York to take a walking
tour to appreciate the narrow streets
and medieval houses, which contain
centuries of history. The stately York
Minster, with towers and stained glass,
is the highlight of the walk. Continue
your journey through Yorkshire to your
delightful country manor house hotel in
Guisborough. (CB, D)
Day 5: Borders Country & Abbotsford
House
Head north passing the industrial center
of Newcastle-on-Tyne, through the
Northumberland National Park and
charming Borders scenery to Jedburgh.
Stop for a while to look around this
charming town with romantic abbey ruins
before driving to Melrose. Visit
Abbotsford House, Sir Walter Scott’s
home, where he wrote most of his novels
and lived until his death in 1832. The
house has an impressive collection of
historic relics and a library with over
9,000 rare volumes. Drive to Edinburgh
for an introduction to Scottish culture
and food at a traditional cabaret. (B,
D)
Day 6: Edinburgh Highlights
Discover Scotland’s capital on a tour
around the city center. See Princes
Street, the main shopping thoroughfare
which divides the elegant Georgian"New
Town" from the compact medieval city.
Tour Edinburgh Castle to see the Crown
Jewels of Scotland and the Stone of
Destiny. Also enjoy splendid views of
central Edinburgh. The afternoon is free
for independent sightseeing or shopping.
On departures from August 2 to 16,
experience the colorful Edinburgh
Military Tattoo. (B)
Day 7: Lake District & Chester
Journey through the Southern Uplands and
stop at Moffat Woollen Mills with its
wide array of Scottish goods. Continue
south through the hills and valleys of
the Lake District and stop to explore
the delightful town of Grasmere.
Continue to Chester where a walking tour
will include "The Rows", medieval
arcaded shops, as well as discovering
the original medieval walls, Roman ruins
and Chester Cathedral. Drive to your
hotel where you will have time to relax
or use the swimming pool and leisure
facilities before dinner. (B, D)
Day 8: North Wales & Dublin
This morning see some of the charming
Welsh countryside as you drive through
farmlands and picturesque villages and
along the coast road. You will catch
sight of the majestic peaks of
Snowdonia, the highest mountains in
Wales. Cross to Anglesey Island by
bridge and onto the tiny island of
Holyhead. Take a short ferry crossing to
Dublin and say farewell to your British
tour director and driver as you transfer
to your hotel. Check into your hotel
where the evening is at leisure for
independent dining - you will be
supplied with information on
restaurants. (B)
Day 9: Dublin Tour & Merry Ploughboy Pub
Use your open-top bus voucher this
morning to explore Dublin on your own.
At 2:00 pm meet your Irish tour director
and your fellow travelers for a tour of
central Dublin with a local guide. See
Trinity College, where the Book of Kells
is housed and rows of Georgian houses
with gaily-colored doorways. Stop at
Dublin Castle for a guided tour through
the elegant State Apartments. Return to
your hotel and in the evening drive to
the Merry Ploughboy Pub for a great
dinner of Irish specialties, which is
followed by a lively show of traditional
Irish songs and intricate step-dancing.
(B, D)
Day 10: Blarney Castle & Killarney
Depart Dublin and travel through the
center of Ireland, stopping to view the
stately church ruins atop the Rock of
Cashel. Nearby visit a farmhouse to
sample some freshly-baked scones with
tea and learn about farm life. Continue
your drive south to visit Blarney Castle
and kiss the famous "Stone of
Eloquence". Also visit the Blarney
Woollen Mills, where you can find
quality Irish-made goods. Drive into
County Kerry where the scenery becomes
more mountainous to Killarney,
picturesquely set beside lakes and
mountains. Check into your hotel and
relax before dinner. Afterwards you may
like to head to a "singing pub". (B, D)
Day 11: Ring of Kerry & Skellig
Experience
Today embark on the Ring of Kerry drive
- a winding route with breathtaking
sights of mountains and coastal views.
Stop near the Gap of Dunloe to see
"Essence of Kerry", an audio-visual
presentation. As you travel, there will
be plenty of stops for photos. Visit the
Skellig Experience to learn about the
life of early Christian monks who
inhabited the rocky offshore islands.
Drive through Cahirciveen and Waterville
and stop to walk around Sneem, where
brightly-painted houses are grouped
around the central green. Stop at Moll’s
Gap for a panoramic view before
returning to Killarney where the evening
is free. (B)
Day 12: Cliffs of Moher & Bunratty
Drive to Tarbert for a ferry ride across
the River Shannon Estuary. Continue to
the Cliffs of Moher, a spectacular wall
of limestone that reaches 700 feet above
the Atlantic Ocean. Drive to Bunratty to
check into Bunratty Castle Hotel,
located very close to Bunratty Castle
and Folk Park. If you wish, you may
visit the Folk Park, have a drink in the
200-year-old Durty Nelly’s Pub or shop
at the Bunratty Mills. In the evening
head to Bunratty Castle for a memorable
medieval-style feast. During and after
the meal the lords and ladies will
serenade you with song and harp music,
evocative of the Middle Ages. (B, D)
Day 13: Shannon Airport
Clients on the 13-day tour will take a
group transfer to nearby Shannon Airport
where your tour concludes at 10:30 am.
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British & Irish Voyager
15 day Coach Tour
Highlights
* Scottish Cabaret in Edinburgh
* Dublin’s Abbey Tavern Dinner/Show
* Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet
* Loch Lomond Cruise
* Walking Tour of Chester
* Tower of London & Edinburgh Castle
* Tour Dingle Peninsula
What's Included
- 15 days/13 nights/22 meals
- Medieval banquet and entertainment in
Bunratty Castle
- Round trip flights from U.S. to London
& return from Dublin
- Farewell dinner at Dunboyne Castle
Hotel
- Group transfers on arrival and
departure
- 5 table d’hote dinners
- Ferry from Scotland to Ireland
- Welcome get-together drink
- Sightseeing by luxury coach throughout
- Walking tour of Chester
- Services of a professional
driver/guide
- Loch Lomond sightseeing cruise
- Local guides in London, Edinburgh and
Dublin
- Reserved seats for Edinburgh Military
Tattoo on July 31 to August 14
departures
- Superior & first class hotels with
private bath/shower for 13 nights
- Panoramic tour of Belfast
- 11 full breakfasts (B) and 2
continental breakfasts in London (CB)
- Ferry ride across the River Shannon
- 9 dinners (D) including
- Visits and admissions to Tower of
London, Blenheim Palace, Chester
Cathedral, Edinburgh Castle, Stirling
Castle, Kilmahog Woollen Mill, Book of
Kells at Trinity College, Blarney
Castle, Blarney Woollen Mills, Blasket
Centre, Cliffs of Moher and Birr Castle
Gardens
- Scottish cabaret and dinner in
Edinburgh
- Deluxe flight bag, ticket wallet,
luggage tags & strap
- Traditional Irish evening with dinner
and entertainment at the Abbey Tavern
- All local taxes, hotel service charges
& porterage for one suitcase per person
Itinerary
Day 1: Depart U.S. for London
Welcome aboard your overnight flight to
London.
Day 2: London Arrival & Welcome
Land in London in the morning and, after
immigration and baggage claim, take an
independent coach transfer to your hotel
in Kensington. Coaches operate
frequently throughout the day. The
remainder of the day is free so that you
may rest or do some sightseeing on your
own. Whatever your interests, there is
something for you - history, museums,
art, fashion, peoplewatching,
restaurants, clubs or theater. Get
together with your tour director and
fellow travelers over a welcome drink to
discuss your vacation.
Day 3: Tower of London & City Tour
Meet your London guide this morning and
head to the Tower of London. This
majestic fortress contains a collection
of castles and residences where English
kings have made history. See ravens and
Beefeaters as you walk through the
complex and view the Traitors’ Gate, the
White Tower and the magnificent Crown
Jewels. Drive through central London to
see the main attractions. Pass the
Houses of Parliament with Big Ben,
Westminster Abbey, bustling Piccadilly
Circus and Oxford Street. The afternoon
and evening are at leisure. (CB)
Day 4: Blenheim Palace & Cotswolds
Travel to Woodstock to visit Blenheim
Palace, an 18th century Baroque
masterpiece and birthplace of Winston
Churchill in 1874. See priceless
treasures of art in the Great Hall and
Long Library and view the charming Water
Terrace Gardens. Drive through the
Cotswolds, a delightful hilly region
with honey-colored stone houses, many
dating back to medieval times. Stop in
Stratford-upon-Avon for a look around on
your own to see some of the old
black-and-white houses and Shakespeare’s
Birthplace. Continue your drive to your
lovely resort hotel in Whitchurch. (CB,
D)
Day 5: Chester & Scottish Cabaret
Depart Whitchurch to take a walking tour
of Chester to see the Rows, the medieval
city walls and visit Chester Cathedral.
Travel through the glorious Lake
District to enjoy stunning views of
shimmering lakes, gentle hills and
valleys. Stop to browse around the
quaint village of Grasmere, where you
may view William Wordsworth’s Grave.
Continue north into Scotland and through
the gentle scenery of the Southern
Uplands. Arrive in Edinburgh, Scotland’s
delightful capital city, and check into
your hotel near the Royal Mile. Head to
a Scottish Cabaret for Scottish
specialties with lively singing, dancing
and humor. (B, D)
Day 6: Edinburgh Castle & Tour
Explore central Edinburgh this morning,
starting in the 200-year-old "New Town"
with its planned streets and elegant
Georgian houses, homes of many famous
writers and inventors. See the Royal
Mile where the old medieval houses are
clustered. Tour Edinburgh Castle where
the Crown Jewels of Scotland and the
Stone of Destiny are housed. The
afternoon and evening are free for
independent activities and dining on
your own. On departures from July 31 to
August 14 watch the spectacular Military
Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle. (B)
Day 7: Stirling Castle & Glen Coe
Visit the mighty Stirling Castle, which
was captured from the English in 1297 by
William Wallace and again in 1314 by
Robert the Bruce. The castle has
featured largely throughout Scottish
history. Drive through Callander and
into the scenic Trossachs region, called
"The Highlands in Miniature". Stop at
Kilmahog Woollen Mill, which stocks a
large selection of Scottish goods and
whiskies. Travel across Rannoch Moor and
through Glencoe, notorious for the
massacre of the Clan Macdonald by the
Campbells. Drive along the coast to Oban
and take a look around this bustling
fishing town before dinner. (B, D)
Day 8: Highlands & Loch Lomond
Travel through wonderful Highland
scenery and past lochs. Drive by Loch
Etive and Loch Awe and through Glen Aray
to the Georgian town of Inveraray on the
shores of Loch Fyne. The New Town of
Inveraray was built between 1753 and
1776 as the 3rd Duke of Argyll decided
to move the entire town so that his
splendid new castle could be properly
landscaped. Cross the mountain pass of
"Rest and Be Thankful" to Loch Lomond.
Embark on a scenic cruise to admire
panoramic views of Highland peaks before
driving into Glasgow for a short
orientation tour. (B, D)
Day 9: Ferry to Ireland & Dublin
Drive south from Glasgow through the
gentle pastoral countryside of the
Southern Uplands to Cairnryan. Your tour
group and coach will embark on a short
ferry journey to Larne. Take a brief
look around the city of Belfast before
traveling south past the Mountains of
Mourne and along the east coast to
Dublin. Check into your hotel and enjoy
some relaxation time. Your hotel is
located in the city center, just off
O’Connell Street, one of the city’s
prominent thoroughfares. The evening is
free and your driver/guide will assist
with suggestions as to where to dine.
(B)
Day 10: Dublin Tour & Abbey Tavern
This morning tour Dublin city center in
the company of a local guide to see
public buildings, delightful gardens and
lively shopping streets. View elegant
Georgian squares lined with townhouses
boasting colored doors. Enter Trinity
College to visit the Old Library where
the 8th century illumi-nated gospel
manuscript of the Book of Kells is
housed. The afternoon is at leisure for
further sightseeing or shopping. In the
evening head to the Abbey Tavern for
dinner and a session of traditional
Irish music and step-dancing. (B, D)
Day 11: Blarney Castle & Killarney
Depart Dublin and view the green
countryside as you travel through the
center of Ireland, which has many mixed
farms. Stop to view the stately church
ruins atop the Rock of Cashel, which
rises high above the surrounding plain.
Continue your drive south and just a few
miles outside Cork, visit Blarney Castle
to kiss the famous "Stone of Eloquence".
Also visit the Blarney Woollen Mills
before driving through Macroom and into
County Kerry where the scenery becomes
more mountainous to Killarney. Check
into your hotel and relax before dinner.
(B, D)
Day 12: Dingle Peninsula Tour
Today discover the scenic Dingle
Peninsula, made famous by two movies -
"Ryan’s Daughter" and "Far & Away".
Drive along the south shore and stop to
admire views of heathery mountains and
the sandy stretches of Inch Beach. Pause
in Dingle before continuing to the
western tip of the peninsula. Tour the
Blasket Centre in Dunquin to learn about
the Blasket Islands, inhabited until
1953 by hardy families who eked out a
living by farming and fishing. Return to
Killarney and enjoy free time to relax
or take a walk. After dinner in your
hotel you may like to visit some of the
cozy pubs featuring live music. (B, D)
Day 13: Cliffs of Moher & Bunratty
Leaving Killarney travel to Tarbert
where you take the ferry across the
River Shannon. Drive via Lahinch to view
the Cliffs of Moher. The impressive wall
of rock rises to a height of almost 700
feet above the churning Atlantic Ocean
and stretches for five miles along the
coast. See part of the Burren, a region
of limestone and drive to the outskirts
of Limerick to check into your hotel.
This evening a medieval-style meal and
entertainment at 15th century Bunratty
Castle will end your tour on a high
note. (B, D)
Day 14: Birr Castle Gardens & Dunboyne
Castle
Drive through the outskirts of Limerick
and farming country to the heritage town
of Birr. Visit Birr Castle Gardens,
which offer formal gardens, the tallest
box hedges in the world, hornbeam
cloisters and over 1,000 different
species of trees and shrubs. Also see
the giant telescope which was the
largest in the world when completed in
the 1840’s. Continue your drive
eastwards to your elegant hotel, just
outside Dublin. Enjoy the facilities and
relax for a while before joining in a
farewell dinner with your group. Savor
great food followed by some local
entertainment. (B, D)
Day 15: Depart Dublin for Home
Take a group transfer to Dublin Airport
where your tour concludes at 10:00 am.
If you need to arrive earlier, your
guide will coordinate an early group
transfer. (B)
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Irish Spirit & London 14
day Coach Tour
Highlights
* Abbey Tavern Traditional Show & Dinner
* Book of Kells
* Blarney Castle
* Ring of Kerry
* Cliffs of Moher
* Clonmacnoise Early Christian Monastery
* Tower of London
* Hampton Court Palace
* Windsor Castle
* West End Theater Evening with Dinner
What's Included
- 14 days/12 nights/18 meals
- 4 table d’hote dinners
- Flights from U.S. to Dublin, from
Dublin to London & return from London
- Welcome get-together drink
- Group transfers on arrival and
departure
- Tour of Dublin with a local guide
- Sightseeing by luxury coach throughout
- Ferry ride across the River Shannon
- Voucher for open-top bus tour in
Dublin
- Catamaran cruise of Killary Fjord
- Services of professional driver/guides
- Theater evening in London
- Superior & first class hotels with
private bath/shower for 12 nights
- Visits and admissions to Book of Kells
at Trinity College, Blarney Castle,
Blarney Woollen Mills, Skellig
Experience, Cliffs of Moher, Connemara
Celtic Crystal Factory, Clonmacnoise,
Tower of London, Stonehenge, Roman Baths
and Pump Room, Windsor Castle and
Hampton Court Palace
- 7 full breakfasts (B) and 5
continental breakfasts in London (CB)
- London for Less – discount card for
shopping, tours and restaurants (one per
room)
- 6 dinners (D) including
- Deluxe flight bag, ticket wallet,
luggage tags & strap
- Traditional Irish evening with dinner
and entertainment at the Abbey Tavern
- All local taxes, hotel service charges
& porterage for one suitcase per person
- Pre-theater dinner at a popular West
End restaurant (D)
Itinerary
Day 1: Depart U.S. for Dublin
Depart the U.S. gateway city in the
evening and fly to Ireland to start your
vacation.
Day 2: Dublin Arrival & Sightseeing
Arrive at Dublin Airport and proceed
through immigration and pick up your
baggage. Go to the CIE Tours desk in the
Arrivals Hall where personnel will
arrange a group transfer to your hotel
between 7:00 am and 12:00 noon. If you
arrive later than noon, you will need to
transfer to the hotel at your own
expense. Today you are on your own so
that you may opt to join your open-top
sightseeing bus tour whenever you wish.
Dine independently this evening, either
in your hotel or nearby.
Day 3: Dublin Tour & Book of Kells
This morning you are at leisure and you
may again use your bus tour pass to
explore Dublin. At 2:00 pm meet your
tour director and join your group for a
look around central Dublin. See
fashionable shopping areas and elegant
Georgian townhouses. Visit Trinity
College’s Old Library to view the 8th
century Book of Kells with exquisite
illustrations. Back at your hotel meet
with your tour director and fellow
travelers for a welcome drink and
discuss your itinerary. (B)
Day 4: Rock of Cashel & Blarney Castle
Depart Dublin to travel through the
Irish countryside and stop for photos at
the Rock of Cashel, a magnificent
limestone outcrop with church ruins.
Just outside Cork visit Blarney Castle
to kiss the "Stone of Eloquence". You
may shop at the Blarney Woollen Mills,
renowned for quality Irish merchandise.
Continue your drive into the mountains
of County Kerry to your hotel in the
center of Killarney. After dinner you
may like to take a stroll or visit one
of the lively local pubs. (B, D)
Day 5: Ring of Kerry & Valentia Island
Today you will discover wonderful
scenery on the famous Ring of Kerry. The
road winds between the Macgillycuddy’s
Reeks, Ireland’s highest mountains, and
the varied Atlantic coast. Cross to
Valencia Island by bridge to visit the
Skellig Experience to learn about early
Christian monks who braved a harsh
existence on the rocky offshore islands.
On the return stop at Moll’s Gap to view
the Three Lakes of Killarney. Enjoy
somefree time before dinner. (B, D)
Day 6: Cliffs of Moher & Galway
Travel to Tarbert for a short ferry ride
across the River Shannon to view the
Cliffs of Moher. This wall of limestone
rises to heights of almost 700 feet
above the churning Atlantic swells. The
new Visitor Centre explains the history
and geology of the cliffs and
surrounding region. Drive through the
rounded limestone hills of the Burren
and around the shores of Galway Bay to
Galway. Take a short drive around
central Galway before checking into your
hotel. (B, D)
Day 7: Connemara & Catamaran Cruise
Today explore Connemara, where the
constantly changing cloud formations
give hills, lakes and peat bogs an added
dimension. Travel alongside Galway Bay
to Spiddal and on to Leenane to embark
on a short cruise of Killary Harbour, a
9-mile fjord. Enjoy views of hills where
traces of pre-Famine "lazy beds" of
potato ridges can still be seen and pass
mussel and salmon farms. Stop in
Moycullen at the Celtic Connemara
Crystal Factory, which specializes in
Celtic designs cut into colored
creations. (B, D)
Day 8: Clonmacnoise & Abbey Tavern
Depart Galway mid-morning to visit
Clonmacnoise, an early Christian
monastic site founded by St. Ciaran in
545 AD. See round towers, church ruins
and Celtic crosses with elaborate
carvings, all in a picturesque setting
on the banks of the River Shannon.
Continue to the greater metropolitan
area of Dublin and check into another
city-center hotel near O’Connell Street.
In the evening drive to the Abbey Tavern
for a hearty dinner followed by a lively
show of traditional music, songs and
step-dancing. (B, D)
Day 9: Fly to London
Transfer to Dublin Airport this morning
to check in for your flight to London
which takes just over one hour. (Dublin
to London flight is not included in land
only price - please ensure that you have
an airline ticket for this segment.)
Land in London’s Heathrow Airport and
take an independent coach transfer to
your hotel, which is conveniently
located in Bloomsbury. Coaches operate
on a frequent schedule. The balance of
the day is at leisure. (B)
Day 10: Tower of London & Dinner/Theater
This morning start your city tour by
visiting the Tower of London. See the
famous ravens and Beefeaters as you walk
through the complex and view the
magnificent Crown Jewels. Pass St.
Paul’s Cathedral on the way to the West
End, London’s theater district. See
Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square,
Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and the
Houses of Parliament. The afternoon is
free and in the evening, join your
fellow travelers for dinner in a
charming West End restaurant followed by
a popular show. (CB, D)
Day 11: Windsor Castle & Hampton Court
Palace
This morning visit Windsor Castle, the
official residence of the Queen and the
largest inhabited castle in the world.
See the Upper & Middle Wards, the Round
Tower and the Lower Ward where St.
George’s Chapel is situated. Then drive
to Hampton Court Palace to see the
collections of pictures, the Tudor
Kitchens, the great gatehouse, the
orangery, the Hampton Court Vine and the
maze. (CB)
Day 12: Stonehenge & Roman Baths
Take a full day tour to Salisbury Plain
to visit one of Britain’s most
celebrated monuments. Stonehenge is
comprised of the remains of a double
circle of monoliths, which date from
approximately 3000 BC. Continue west to
Bath, renowned for its natural hot
springs since the Roman occupation of
Britain. Visit the Roman Baths and Pump
Room and see Bath Abbey, the Royal
Crescent and Queen’s Square. Return to
London for a free evening. (CB)
Day 13: London At Leisure
Today is completely at leisure for
independent sightseeing or shopping. Art
lovers can head to the National Gallery,
the British Museum or the Victoria &
Albert Museum. For modern art, cross the
River Thames to visit the Tate Modern or
Oxo Tower Wharf. Try the popular stores
along Oxford Street, the special
boutiques of Bond and Jermyn Streets or
the famous Harrods. You may like to pick
up Time Out in London to find out what’s
on. (CB)
Day 14: Depart for Home
As today is departure day, travel to
Heathrow or Gatwick Airport by
independent coach transfer. Allow plenty
of time for check-in formalities. (CB)
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Irish & British Focus 10 day Coach Tour
Highlights
* Merry Ploughboy Pub Dinner & Show
* Visit the Popular Capitals of Dublin &
London
* Irish National Stud & Japanese Gardens
* Killarney Highlights & Muckross House
* Roman Baths & Pump Room
* Stonehenge
* London Open-Top Bus Sightseeing
What's Included
- 10 days/8 nights/13 meals
- 5 dinners (D) including
- Flights from U.S. to Dublin & return
from London
- Dinner & traditional Irish
entertainment at the Merry Ploughboy Pub
- Group transfers on arrival and
departure
- 4 table d’hote dinners
- Ferry transportation from Ireland to
Wales
- Welcome get-together drink
- Sightseeing by luxury coach throughout
- Dublin city tour with local guide
- Voucher for open-top bus tour (valid
for 24-hours)
- “Titanic” walking tour of Cobh
- Services of a professional tour
director
- Visits and admissions to Dublin
Castle, National Stud & Japanese
Gardens, Muckross House & Gardens,
Waterford Crystal Factory, Roman Baths &
Pump Room and Stonehenge
- Deluxe & superior first class hotels
with private bath/shower for 8 nights
- Deluxe flight bag, ticket wallet,
luggage tags & strap
- 6 full breakfasts (B) and 2
continental breakfasts in London (CB)
- All local taxes, hotel service charges
& porterage for one suitcase per person
Itinerary
Day 1: Depart U.S. for Dublin
Depart U.S. on your overnight flight to
Dublin. Sit back and enjoy inflight meal
service and entertainment as you travel
to Ireland.
Day 2: Dublin Arrival
Land in Dublin Airport in the morning
and head to the CIE Tours desk in the
Arrivals Lobby. Personnel will arrange a
group transfer to your hotel between
7:00 am and 12:00 noon. If you arrive
later than noon, you will need to
transfer to the hotel at your own
expense. Your newly-restored Victorian
hotel is located a few miles south of
Dublin city, overlooking Dublin Bay.
Enjoy some free time to rest after your
journey or you may like to browse around
Dublin on your own. In the evening meet
your tour director for a welcome drink
and discuss the tour itinerary.
Day 3: Dublin Castle & Merry Ploughboy
Pub
Take a morning tour around central
Dublin, renowned for its rows of
graceful Georgian townhouses with their
colorful doors. Also see government and
historic buildings such as Trinity
College, where the Book of Kells is
housed; the Bank of Ireland, built in
the 18th century to house the
Parliament; and Leinster House, where
both houses of today’s government
convene. Tour Dublin Castle’s elegantly
furnished State Apartments, where many
important events have taken place and
are now used for government functions.
The afternoon is free for browsing or
further sightseeing on your own. In the
evening head to the Merry Ploughboy Pub
where dinner is followed by a great show
with lively music and intricate
step-dancing. (B, D)
Day 4: National Stud & Japanese Gardens
Depart Dublin and visit the National
Stud and Japanese Gardens in Kildare.
Horseracing is very popular in Ireland
and breeding is a lucrative
international business. Learn about this
industry at the National Stud and see
some of the magnificent horses. Take a
walk around the Japanese Gardens,
cleverly laid out to represent the “Life
of Man” from cradle to the grave in
oriental-style gardening. See a variety
of landscapes as you drive south and
stop for photos of the Rock of Cashel
with its collection of early medieval
church ruins. Continue towards the
mountains of Kerry and into your
delightful hotel in the center of
Killarney. (B, D)
Day 5: Muckross House & Kenmare
Just outside Killarney tour the gracious
19th century Muckross House, which is
set on the shores of Muckross Lake and
surrounded by fine gardens. Learn about
the history of the previous owners,
including Californians, and see elegant
rooms with richly crafted period
furnishings. Drive to the delightful
town of Kenmare where traditional
buildings are gaily painted and enhanced
with flowers. Travel through Moll’s Gap,
a wonderful vantage point on the Ring of
Kerry and stop at Ladies’ View before
returning to Killarney. (B, D)
Day 6: "Titanic" Walk & Waterford
Crystal
Travel through the mountainous country
of West Cork and through the outskirts
of Cork city to Cobh, the port town
which was the last scheduled stopping
place for the "Titanic". Take a brief
walk with a local guide to see places
associated with that fateful journey.
Drive along the south coast via Youghal
to visit the Waterford Crystal Factory
where skilled craftspeople create this
famous crystal from molten glass. Watch
as the glass goes through the many
stages of cutting and polishing to
become a shimmering masterpiece. See the
vast display of trophies and tableware
in the showrooms. Continue to Wexford
for dinner and overnight stay. (B, D)
Day 7: Ferry to Wales & Bath
It’s an early start today as you depart
Wexford for a short drive to Rosslare to
catch the ferry to South Wales. Journey
through pleasant farming country and
along the southern part of Wales,
passing former coal mining valleys and
the built-up areas around Cardiff. Drive
across the River Severn Bridge into
England to Bath. Check into your hotel,
located in the heart of this UNESCO
World Heritage City. You may like to
take a walk around in the evening to
look at the elegant buildings, which
date from Regency times when this city
became popular for "taking the waters".
(B, D)
Day 8: Roman Baths & Stonehenge
Tour the famous spa town of Bath,
popular with the Romans 2,000 years ago
for its natural hot springs. It became
fashionable again in the 18th century
Regency period when the spacious houses
of the Royal Crescent and the Circus, a
circle of fine mansions, were built.
Visit the wonderful Roman Baths and Pump
Room, still preserved after two
millennia. See the springs where the
water still flows and the excavated
chambers where Romans used to bathe and
relax. Drive to Salisbury Plain to view
the prehistoric circle of vast monoliths
at Stonehenge. Learn how primitive
peoples quarried and erected these huge
stones and marvel at their size as you
walk around to look at them. Continue
your drive into London and check into
your hotel near Oxford Street for a
two-night stay. (B)
Day 9: London Sightseeing
Today you are on your own so that you
may opt to join your open-top
sightseeing bus tour whenever you wish.
Stops at all of London’s famous
landmarks are included on the route -
Buckingham Palace, St. Paul’s Cathedral,
the Tower of London, Piccadilly Circus
and many more. You may get off wherever
you wish, then just join a later bus and
continue to the next place that
interests you. (CB)
Day 10: Depart for Home
As today is departure day, travel to
Heathrow Airport or Gatwick Airport by
independent coach transfer. Allow plenty
of time for check-in formalities. (CB)
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London & Romantic Ireland 12 day Coach
Tour
Highlights
* Independent London Stay
* London Sightseeing & Theater
* Traditional Show & Dinner in Dublin
* Dine at Award-Winning Killeen House
* Book of Kells
* Cliffs of Moher
* Ring of Kerry
* Waterford Crystal
What's Included
- 12 days/10 nights/16 meals
- Deluxe & superior first class hotels
with private bath/shower for 7 nights
- Flights from U.S. to London, from
London to Dublin & return from Dublin
- Full Irish breakfast daily (B)
- Deluxe flight bag, ticket wallet,
luggage tags & strap
- 6 dinners (D) including
- All local taxes, hotel service charges
& porterage for one suitcase per person
- Killeen House Restaurant in Killarney
- Accommodation at Jurys Kensington
Hotel with private bath/shower for 3
nights
- Dinner & traditional Irish
entertainment in Dublin at the Merry
Ploughboy Pub (Monday departures) or the
Abbey Tavern (Saturday departures)
- 3 continental breakfasts (CB)
- 4 Table d’hote dinners
- Independent coach transfers to & from
hotel
- Welcome get-together drink
- Theater pass for selected shows
(restrictions apply)
- Tour of Dublin with your tour director
- Voucher for open-top bus tour (valid
for 24-hours)
- Whiskey tasting and tour of Old
Jameson Distillery
- “London for Less” – discounts on
attractions and restaurants
- Ferry ride across the River Shannon
- Group transfers on arrival and
departure
- Horse-drawn jaunting car ride in
Killarney
- Sightseeing by luxury coach throughout
- Historical presentation on Waterford
city
- Services of a professional Irish tour
director
- Visits and admissions to Book of Kells
at Trinity College, Clonmacnoise,
Kylemore Abbey, Cliffs of Moher,
Muckross House & Gardens, Blarney
Castle, Blarney Woollen Mills, Cobh
Heritage Centre and Waterford Crystal
Factory
Itinerary
Day 1: Depart U.S. for London
Depart U.S. on your overnight flight to
London. Relax with meal and
entertainment services.
Day 2: London Arrival
Welcome to London! After immigration and
baggage claim, take an independent coach
transfer to your hotel, conveniently
located in Kensington, near the Victoria
& Albert Museum and within easy reach of
the shops of Knightsbridge, including
the famous Harrods, Hyde Park and Oxford
Street. Coaches operate frequently.
Day 3: London
You may schedule your time as you wish
for this day. London has many
attractions to choose from whatever your
interests - history, art, theater,
sports, shopping - it’s all waiting for
you. Take a sightseeing tour by
double-decker bus to see the main
attractions and find your way around the
city (voucher is valid for 24-hour
period). Use the included theater pass
to choose from a selection of exciting
shows in the West End, London’s theater
area. Your "London for Less" pass offers
discounts on a variety of attractions
and eateries in central London. (CB)
Day 4: London
You may schedule your time as you wish
for this day. London has many
attractions to choose from whatever your
interests - history, art, theater,
sports, shopping - it’s all waiting for
you. Take a sightseeing tour by
double-decker bus to see the main
attractions and find your way around the
city (voucher is valid for 24-hour
period). Use the included theater pass
to choose from a selection of exciting
shows in the West End, London’s theater
area. Your "London for Less" pass offers
discounts on a variety of attractions
and eateries in central London. (CB)
Day 5: Dublin Flight & Tour
Transfer to Heathrow Airport this
morning to check in for your flight to
Dublin which takes just over one hour.
(London to Dublin flight is not included
in land only price - please ensure that
you have an airline ticket for this
segment.) Arrive in Dublin Airport and
go to the CIE Tours desk in the
International Arrivals Hall where
personnel will arrange a group transfer
to your hotel before 12:00 noon. If you
arrive later than noon, you will need to
transfer to the hotel at your own
expense. At 2:00 pm take a sightseeing
tour of central Dublin to see the
prominent public buildings, elegant
Georgian townhouses and peaceful
gardens. Note the contrasts between
centuries-old historic places and modern
streets, which pulse with activity.
Visit Trinity College’s Old Library to
view the early illuminated manuscript of
the Book of Kells and learn about its
creation. Then tour the Old Jameson
Distillery, where you can see the many
steps needed to create Irish whiskey and
sample some. Join your fellow travelers
for a welcome drink and your tour
director will advise you on restaurants
to dine independently. (CB)
Day 6: Clonmacnoise & Galway
Leave Dublin and journey across the
rolling pastures of Ireland’s heartland
to visit Clonmacnoise. This monastic
settlement was founded in 545 AD by St.
Ciaran and was an important center of
learning. See highly decorated high
crosses, round towers and ruins of many
churches, all set on the banks of the
tranquil River Shannon. Drive to Galway
and drive around the main sights of the
city before checking into your hotel,
located in the center. Enjoy some free
time to browse around on your own as
Galway has many pedestrianized streets
and lots of fun specialty stores and
pubs. Savor dinner in the elegant dining
room of your hotel. (B, D)
Day 7: Clifden & Kylemore Abbey
Today tour Connemara and admire sweeping
views of misty mountains and shimmering
lakes. You will see sheep grazing freely
and tracts of bogland where people
hand-cut peat for home heating. Stop in
Spiddal where you may hear locals
chatting in the Irish language. Continue
to Clifden for another stop in this
delightful market town set between the
Twelve Bens and sandy bays. Visit
Kylemore Abbey, a 19th century
neo-Gothic mansion, which is now a
prestigious girls’ school. Tour the
exquisite chapel and reception rooms and
stroll by the peaceful lake shore. Drive
via Maam Cross, in the heart of
Connemara and back to your hotel in
Galway in ample time for dinner. (B, D)
Day 8: Cliffs of Moher & Killarney
Drive south around Galway Bay to see the
Cliffs of Moher, which rise almost 700
feet above the pounding Atlantic surf.
Then cross the wide River Shannon
Estuary on a short ferry ride to Tarbert
and travel through Listowel and Castle
island to Killarney. This little town is
world-famous due to its exquisite
location beside lakes and mountains.
After checking into your hotel, head out
to view some of the scenery. Take a
horse-drawn jaunting car ride through
the grounds of the Killarney National
Park to Muckross House and Gardens. Tour
the house with a local guide to learn
about the history and lifestyles of
previous owners and perhaps stroll
through the gardens on the shores of
Muckross Lake. (B, D)
Day 9: Ring of Kerry & Killeen House
Embark on Ireland’s most popular scenic
drive - the Ring of Kerry. This circular
tour will reveal constantly-changing
vistas of mountains, open Atlantic
Ocean, beaches and cliffs. Drive through
the remote towns of Cahirciveen and
Waterville and return through the
colorful village of Sneem. Enjoy plenty
of breaks to admire the natural beauty
all along the way. At Moll’s Gap, stop
to view the three lakes with the
mountains and town in the background.
Return to Killarney and enjoy some free
time to look around the town before
dinner, which will be served in the
friendly and award-winning Killeen House
Restaurant. (B, D)
Day 10: Blarney Castle & Cobh
Depart Killarney and drive through
Macroom to Blarney. Walk through the
grounds and climb the steps of fabled
Blarney Castle to kiss the famous "Stone
of Eloquence". Also visit the Blarney
Woollen Mills for quality Irish-made
goods. Bypass Cork city as you drive to
the port town of Cobh. Visit the Cobh
Heritage Centre, which traces the
history of emigration from Ireland to
the United States. Learn about travel
conditions for the many Irish emigrants
on the early sailing ships and steam
vessels. Follow the coastal route to
Waterford for dinner and overnight stay.
This evening a local historian will give
you a talk on the history of Waterford.
(B, D)
Day 11: Waterford Crystal & Dinner Show
Visit the Waterford Crystal Factory to
see the cutting and polishing of this
fine product and also the excellent
display of trophies and stemware in the
showrooms. Head north to Kilkenny with
its intriguing medieval streets and
buildings and stroll through narrow
streets or view the massive castle from
its rose gardens. Drive to Dublin and
check into the same hotel. Take some
time to admire the views or even stroll
along the pier, a favorite haunt of
Dubliners. In the evening drive to
either the Merry Ploughboy Pub or the
Abbey Tavern. Both venues offer great
food and a lively traditional Irish
show. (B, D)
Day 12: Depart for Home
For those booked on our 12-day tour,
complimentary group transfers are
provided to Dublin Airport to arrive at
6:00 am, 9:00 am or 12:00 noon. After
check-in, you'll have time to shop at
the duty-free stores before U.S.
Immigration preclearance and boarding
your flight for the journey home.
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London & Romantic Ireland
13 day Coach Tour
Highlights
* Independent
London Stay
* London Sightseeing & Theater
* Traditional Show & Dinner in Dublin
* Dine at Award-Winning Killeen House
* Book of Kells
* Cliffs of Moher
* Ring of Kerry
* Waterford Crystal
* Dublin sightseeing tour pass
What's Included
- 13 days/11 nights/17 meals
- Deluxe & superior first class hotels
with private bath/shower for 8 nights
- Flights from U.S. to London, from
London to Dublin & return from Dublin
- Full Irish breakfast daily (B)
- Deluxe flight bag, ticket wallet,
luggage tags & strap
- 6 dinners (D) including
- All local taxes, hotel service charges
& porterage for one suitcase per person
- Killeen House Restaurant in Killarney
- Accommodation at Jurys Kensington
Hotel with private bath/shower for 3
nights
- Dinner & traditional Irish
entertainment in Dublin at the Merry
Ploughboy Pub (Monday departures) or the
Abbey Tavern (Saturday departures)
- 3 continental breakfasts (CB)
- 4 Table d’hote dinners
- Independent coach transfers to & from
hotel
- Welcome get-together drink
- Theater pass for selected shows
(restrictions apply)
- Tour of Dublin with your tour director
- Voucher for open-top bus tour (valid
for 24-hours)
- Whiskey tasting and tour of Old
Jameson Distillery
- “London for Less” – discounts on
attractions and restaurants
- Ferry ride across the River Shannon
- Group transfers on arrival and
departure
- Horse-drawn jaunting car ride in
Killarney
- Sightseeing by luxury coach throughout
- Historical presentation on Waterford
city
- Services of a professional Irish tour
director
- Visits and admissions to Book of Kells
at Trinity College, Clonmacnoise,
Kylemore Abbey, Cliffs of Moher,
Muckross House & Gardens, Blarney
Castle, Blarney Woollen Mills,
Cobh Heritage Centre and Waterford
Crystal Factory
Itinerary
Day 4: Depart U.S. for Dublin
Welcome aboard your overnight flight to
Dublin. Relax with inflight
entertainment and meal service.
Day 5: Dublin Arrival & Book of Kells
Arrive at Dublin Airport and proceed
through immigration and pick up your
baggage. Go to the CIE Tours desk in the
Arrivals Hall and personnel will arrange
a group transfer to your hotel between
7:00 am and 12:00 noon. If you arrive
later than noon, you will need to
transfer to the hotel at your own
expense. At 2:00 pm take a sightseeing
tour of central Dublin to see the
prominent public buildings, elegant
Georgian townhouses and peaceful
gardens. Note the contrasts between
centuries-old historic places and modern
streets, which pulse with activity.
Visit Trinity College's Old Library to
view the early illuminated manuscript of
the Book of Kells and learn about its
creation. Then tour the Old Jameson
Distillery, where you can see the many
steps needed to create Irish whiskey and
sample some. Join your fellow travelers
for a welcome drink and your guide will
advise you on restaurants to dine
independently.
Day 6: Clonmacnoise & Galway
Leave Dublin and journey across the
rolling pastures of Ireland's heartland
to visit Clonmacnoise. This monastic
settlement was founded in 545 AD by St.
Ciaran and was a an important center of
learning. See highly decorated high
crosses, round towers and ruins of many
churches, all set on the banks of the
tranquil River Shannon. Drive to Galway
and drive around the main sights of the
city before checking into your hotel,
located in the city center. Enjoy some
free time to browse around the city
center on your own. Galway has many
pedestrianized streets and lots of fun
specialty stores and pubs. Savor dinner
in the elegant dining room of your
hotel. (B, D)
Day 7: Clifden & Kylemore Abbey
Today tour Connemara and admire sweeping
views of misty mountains and shimmering
lakes. You will see sheep grazing freely
and tracts of bogland where people
hand-cut peat for home heating. Stop in
Spiddal where you may hear locals
chatting in the Irish language. Continue
to Clifden for another stop in this
delightful market town set between the
Twelve Bens and sandy bays. Visit
Kylemore Abbey, a 19th century
neo-Gothic mansion, which is now a
prestigious girls' school. Tour the
exquisite chapel and reception rooms and
stroll by the peaceful lake shore. Drive
via Maam Cross, in the heart of
Connemara and back to your hotel in
Galway in ample time for dinner. (B, D)
Day 8: Cliffs of Moher & Killarney
Drive south around Galway Bay to see the
Cliffs of Moher, which rise almost 700
feet above the pounding Atlantic surf.
Then cross the wide River Shannon
Estuary on a short ferry ride to Tarbert
and travel through Listowel and
Castleisland to Killarney. This little
town is world-famous due to its
exquisite location beside lakes and
mountains. After checking into your
hotel, head out to view some of the
scenery. Take a horse-drawn jaunting car
ride through the grounds of Killarney
National Park to Muckross House &
Gardens. Tour the house with a local
guide to learn about its history and
lifestyle of previous owners and perhaps
stroll through the gardens that are laid
out on the shores of Muckross Lake. (B,
D)
Day 9: Ring of Kerry & Killeen House
Embark on Ireland's most popular scenic
drive - the Ring of Kerry. This circular
tour will reveal constantly-changing
vistas of mountains, open Atlantic
Ocean, beaches and cliffs. Drive through
the remote towns of Cahirciveen and
Waterville and return through the
colorful village of Sneem. Enjoy plenty
of breaks to admire the natural beauty
all along the way. At Moll's Gap, stop
to view the three lakes with the
mountains and town in the background.
Return to Killarney and enjoy some free
time to look around the town before
dinner, which will be served in the
friendly and award-winning Killeen House
Restaurant. (B, D)
Day 10: Blarney Castle & Cobh Heritage
Centre
Depart Killarney and drive through
Macroom to Blarney. Walk through the
grounds and climb the steps of fabled
Blarney Castle to kiss the famous "Stone
of Eloquence." Also visit the Blarney
Woollen Mills for quality Irish-made
goods. Bypass Cork city as you drive to
the port town of Cobh. Visit the Cobh
Heritage Centre, which traces the
history of emigration from Ireland to
the United States. Learn about travel
conditions for the many Irish emigrants
on the early sailing ships and steam
vessels. Follow the coastal route to
Waterford for dinner and overnight stay.
This evening a local historian will give
you a talk on the history of Waterford.
(B, D)
Day 11: Waterford Crystal & Traditional
Show
Visit the Waterford Crystal Factory to
see the cutting and polishing of this
fine product and also the excellent
display of trophies and stemware in the
showrooms. Head north to Kilkenny with
its intriguing medieval streets and
buildings and stop to stroll through the
narrow streets or view the massive
castle from its rose gardens. Drive to
Dublin and check into the same hotel.
Take some time to admire the views or
even stroll along the pier, a favorite
haunt of Dubliners. In the evening drive
to a popular venue for a dinner with
Irish specialties and a lively
traditional Irish show. (B, D)
Day 12: Depart for Home or Extra Day in
Dublin
For those booked on our 9-day tour,
complimentary group transfers are
provided to Dublin Airport to arrive at
6:00 am, 9:00 am or 12:00 noon. After
check-in, you'll have time to shop at
the duty-free stores before U.S.
Immigration pre-clearance and boarding
your flight for the journey home. (B)
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London Experience 7 day Coach Tour
Highlights
* London-Based Escorted Coach Tour
* Tower of London
* Full Day Tour to Stonehenge & Bath
* Hampton Court Palace & Windsor Castle
* West End Dinner & Theater
What's Included
- 7 days/5 nights/6 meals
- Pre-theater dinner at a popular West
End restaurant (D)
- Round trip flights from U.S. to London
- Welcome get-together drink
- Group transfers on arrival and
departure
- Theater evening in London
- Sightseeing by luxury coach as
specified
- Visits and admissions to Tower of
London, Stonehenge, Roman Baths and Pump
Room, Windsor Castle and Hampton Court
Palace
- Services of a professional tour
director
- “London for Less” - discount card for
tours, shopping & restaurants (one per
room)
- Superior first class hotel with
private bath/shower for 5 nights
- Deluxe flight bag, ticket wallet,
luggage tags & strap
- 5 continental breakfasts in London
(CB)
- All local taxes, hotel service charges
& porterage for one suitcase per person
Itinerary
Day 1: Depart U.S. for London
Travel on an overnight flight to London.
Day 2: London Arrival & Leisure Time
Land in London in the morning and take a
coach transfer to your hotel, which is
conveniently located in Bloomsbury. The
remainder of the day is free so that you
may rest or do some sightseeing on your
own. The British Museum is just around
the corner and the popular shopping area
of Oxford Street is very close. Get
together with your tour director and
fellow travelers over a welcome drink to
discuss your vacation.
Day 3: Tower of London & Theater
This morning start your city tour by
visiting the Tower of London. See the
famous ravens and Beefeaters as you walk
through the complex and view the
Traitors’ Gate, the White Tower and the
magnificent Crown Jewels. Pass St.
Paul’s Cathedral on the way to the West
End, London’s theater district. See
Piccadilly Circus; cross Trafalgar
Square guarded by stone lions; see
Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and the
Houses of Parliament. The afternoon is
free for independent sightseeing. This
evening, join your fellow travelers for
dinner in a charming West End restaurant
before heading to a nearby theater for a
performance of a popular show. (CB, D)
Day 4: Windsor & Hampton Court
This morning visit Windsor Castle, the
official residence of the Queen and the
largest inhabited castle in the world.
See the Upper and Middle Wards, the
Lower Ward with St. George’s Chapel and
the Round Tower. Then drive to Hampton
Court Palace, which is set in handsome
gardens and parkland close to the River
Thames. Tour the Palace to see the
collections of pictures, the Tudor
Kitchens, the great gatehouse, the
orangery, the Hampton Court Vine and the
maze. (CB)
Day 5: Stonehenge & Roman Baths
Take a full day tour to Salisbury Plain
to visit one of Britain’s most
celebrated monuments. Stonehenge is
comprised of the remains of a double
circle of monoliths, which date from
approximately 3000 BC. It is believed
the ancient Druids used the site either
for sun worship or as a burial ground.
Continue west to Bath, renowned for its
natural hot springs since the Roman
occupation of Britain. Today most of the
finest houses, streets and parks date
from Regency times when the fashion of
"taking the waters" was revived. Visit
the Roman Baths and Pump Room and see
Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent and
Queen’s Square. Return to London for a
free evening. (CB)
Day 6: London At Leisure
Today is completely at leisure for
independent sightseeing or shopping. Art
lovers can head to the National Gallery,
the British Museum or the Victoria &
Albert Museum. For modern art, cross the
River Thames to visit the Tate Modern or
Oxo Tower Wharf. Try the popular stores
along Oxford Street, the special
boutiques of Bond and Jermyn Streets or
the famous Harrods. You may like to pick
up Time Out in London to find out what’s
on. (CB)
Day 7: Depart for Home
As today is departure day, travel to
Heathrow or Gatwick Airport by
independent coach transfer. Allow plenty
of time for check-in formalities. (CB)
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Scottish & Irish Dream 14 day Coach Tour
Highlights
* Scottish Cabaret & Dinner
* Merry Ploughboy Pub Evening in Dublin
* Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet
* Loch Lomond Cruise
* Culloden Moor
* St. Andrews
* Kiss the Blarney Stone
* Ring of Kerry Tour & Cliffs of Moher
What's Included
- 14 days/12 nights/21 meals or
- 6 table d’hote dinners
- Round trip flights from U.S. to
Glasgow & return from Shannon
(connections may be better from Dublin
on our 15 day tour version)
- Welcome get-together drink
- Group transfers on arrival and
departure
- Loch Lomond sightseeing cruise
- Ferry from Scotland to Ireland
- Ferry excursion to the Isle of Mull
- Sightseeing by luxury coach throughout
- Afternoon tea & scones at Falls of
Feugh
- Voucher for open-top bus tour in
Dublin
- Reserved seats for Edinburgh Military
Tattoo on July 26 to August 16
departures
- Services of professional driver/guides
- Tour of Dublin with a local guide
- Superior first class hotels with
private bath/shower for 12 nights
- Tea and scones at a farmhouse
- Full Scottish & Irish breakfast daily
(B)
- Ferry ride across the River Shannon
- 9 dinners (D) including
- Visits and admissions to Kelvingrove
Art Gallery & Museum, Duart Castle,
Culloden Visitor Centre, Crathes Castle,
Glamis Castle, St. Andrews, Edinburgh
Castle, Dublin Castle, Blarney Castle,
Blarney Woollen Mills, Essence of Kerry
AV Show, Skellig Experience and Cliffs
of Moher
- Scottish cabaret with dinner in
Edinburgh
- Deluxe flight bag, ticket wallet,
luggage tags & strap
- Dinner & traditional Irish
entertainment at the Merry Ploughboy Pub
- • All local taxes, hotel service
charges & porterage for one suit case
per person
- Medieval banquet and entertainment in
Bunratty Castle
Itinerary
Day 1: Depart U.S. for Scotland
Depart U.S. on your overnight flight to
Glasgow, either traveling direct or via
London.
Day 2: Glasgow Arrival
Arrive in Glasgow Airport where your CIE
Tours guide or representative will greet
you. Complimentary group transfers
depart Glasgow Airport at 8:00 am, 10:00
am and 12:00 noon. Passengers arriving
later will transfer to the hotel at
their own expense. Your hotel is
centrally located near Sauchiehall
Street, Glasgow’s main pedestrianized
shopping thoroughfare. At 3:00 pm take a
coach tour around central Glasgow to see
red sandstone Victorian buildings and
delightful parks. Visit the Kelvingrove
Art Gallery and Museum, originally
opened in 1901 and recently refurbished.
Chat with your guide and fellow
travelers over a welcome drink before
dinner. (D)
Day 3: Loch Lomond & Glen Coe
Drive along the banks of Loch Lomond
with views of Ben Lomond and other
Highland peaks. Pause at the quaint
village of Luss with charming lochside
cottages. At Tarbet embark on a short
cruise to appreciate the beauty of this
famous loch. Return to your coach and
journey across mysterious Rannoch Moor
and through Glen Coe, made famous by the
Campbells’ massacre of the Clan
Macdonald in 1692. Arrive at Loch
Linnhe, an inlet of the sea, and check
into your hotel in Ballachulish where
you can enjoy the magnificent views or
relax in the swimming pool. (B, D)
Day 4: Isle of Mull & Duart Castle
Drive to Oban and take a ferry to the
Isle of Mull, one of the Inner Hebrides.
Visit Duart Castle, one of Scotland’s
oldest castles overlooking the Sound of
Mull. For centuries this castle was, and
is once again, home to the Chief of Clan
Maclean. Travel across the island to see
open hills and delightful coastal views.
Stop in the colorful town of Tobermory
and take a walk along the quayside or
browse through the shops. Take a ferry
to discover the scenic Morvern Peninsula
and another short ferry to return to
Ballachulish. (B, D)
Day 5: The Great Glen & Culloden
Battlefield
Drive to Fort Augustus and alongside
Loch Ness, keeping an eye out for the
famous monster and enjoying the scenic
views of Scotland’s largest inland body
of water. Pass Inverness before touring
the Culloden Visitor Centre and
Battlefield. On 16th April 1746, British
Government forces defeated the army of
Prince Charles Edward Stuart in just one
hour on Culloden Moor and ended hopes of
restoring the Jacobite Stuarts to the
British throne. The brutal measures
imposed afterwards ended the distinctive
Highland way of life. Drive to Blairs to
your elegant 19th century mansion. (B,
D)
Day 6: Crathes Castle & Afternoon Tea
Depart your hotel mid-morning to visit
Crathes Castle, a fairytale Renaissance
castle completed in 1594 with a wealth
of fine furnishings. See the wonderful
gardens before driving along the River
Dee Valley, favored by Queen Victoria
and many of the Royal Family. Near the
village of Banchory stop at the Falls of
Feugh, a charming tea shop, which is
popular with people in the area. Sample
afternoon tea with delicious
freshly-baked scones. Return to Blairs
in time to relax before dinner at your
hotel. (B, D)
Day 7: Glamis Castle & St. Andrews
Visit Glamis Castle, the legendary
setting of "Macbeth" and childhood home
of the late Queen Mother. Drive across
the Tay Bridge to St. Andrews, the “Home
of Golf”. See the famous Royal and
Ancient Clubhouse and the Old Course and
enjoy free time to visit the British
Golf Museum or browse through the
medieval town. Drive south into
Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital. At this
evening’s cabaret sample Scottish
specialties, including haggis, and enjoy
bagpipes, traditional music, singing and
dancing. (B, D)
Day 8: Edinburgh Castle & City Tour
Tour Edinburgh to compare and contrast
the wide streets and elegant mansions of
the Georgian 200-year-old "New Town"
with the narrow lanes and medieval
townhouses along the Royal Mile, the
oldest part of the city, and together
forming a World Heritage Site. Finish at
the imposing Edinburgh Castle, where you
can see historic buildings and enjoy a
splendid view of Edinburgh. The
afternoon and evening are free for
independent activities. On July 26 to
August 16 departures enjoy the Military
Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle. (B)
Day 9: Ferry Trip to Ireland
This morning depart Edinburgh after
breakfast and drive south through the
Southern Uplands, a region where sheep
are raised on the gentle, fertile hills.
At Cairnryan bid farewell to your
Scottish guide as you take a ferry ride
across the narrow channel between
Scotland and Ireland to arrive in Larne,
just outside Belfast. Drive south to
Dublin and where your Scottish driver
leaves you. Check into your hotel where
the evening is at leisure for
independent dining - you will be
supplied with information on
restaurants. (B)
Day 10: Dublin & Merry Ploughboy Pub
Use your open-top bus voucher this
morning to explore Dublin on your own.
At 2:00 pm meet your Irish driver/guide
and your fellow travelers for a tour of
central Dublin with a local guide. See
Trinity College, where the Book of Kells
is housed and rows of Georgian houses
with gaily-colored doorways. Stop at
Dublin Castle for a guided tour through
the elegant State Apartments. Return to
your hotel and in the evening drive to
the Merry Ploughboy Pub for a great
dinner of Irish specialties, which is
followed by a lively show of traditional
Irish songs and intricate step-dancing.
(B, D)
Day 11: Blarney Castle & Killarney
Travel through the center of Ireland,
stopping to view the stately church
ruins atop the Rock of Cashel. Nearby
visit a farmhouse to sample some
freshly-baked scones with tea and learn
about farm life. Continue south to visit
Blarney Castle and kiss the famous
"Stone of Eloquence". In the Blarney
Woollen Mills you can find quality
Irish-made goods. Drive into County
Kerry where the scenery becomes more
mountainous to Killarney, picturesquely
set beside lakes and mountains. Check
into your hotel and relax before dinner.
Afterwards you may like to head to a
"singing pub". (B, D)
Day 12: Ring of Kerry & Skellig
Experience
Today embark on the Ring of Kerry drive
- a winding route with breathtaking
sights of mountains and coastal views.
Stop near the Gap of Dunloe to see
"Essence of Kerry", an audio-visual
presentation. As you travel, there will
be plenty of stops for photos. Visit the
Skellig Experience to learn about the
life of early Christian monks who
inhabited the rocky offshore islands.
Drive through Cahirciveen and Waterville
and stop to walk around Sneem, where
brightly-painted houses are grouped
around the central green. Stop at Moll’s
Gap for a panoramic view before
returning to Killarney where the evening
is free. (B)
Day 13: Cliffs of Moher & Bunratty
Castle
Drive to Tarbert for a ferry ride across
the River Shannon Estuary. Continue to
the Cliffs of Moher, a spectacular wall
of limestone that reaches 700 feet above
the Atlantic Ocean. Drive to Bunratty to
check into Bunratty Castle Hotel,
located very close to Bunratty Castle
and Folk Park. If you wish, you may
visit the Folk Park, have a drink in the
200-year-old Durty Nelly’s Pub or shop
at the Bunratty Mills. In the evening
head to Bunratty Castle for a
medieval-style feast. During and after
the meal the lords and ladies will
serenade you with song and harp music,
evocative of the Middle Ages. (B, D)
Day 14: Shannon Airport
Clients on the 14-day tour will take a
group transfer to nearby Shannon Airport
where your tour concludes at 10:30 am.
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Scottish & Irish Dream 15 day Coach Tour
Highlights
* Scottish Cabaret & Dinner
* Merry Ploughboy Pub Evening in Dublin
* Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet
* Loch Lomond Cruise
* Culloden Moor
* St. Andrews
* Kiss the Blarney Stone
* Ring of Kerry Tour & Cliffs of Moher
* Irish National Stud & Japanese Gardens
What's Included
- 15 days/13 nights/22 meals or
- 6 table d’hote dinners
- Round trip flights from U.S. to
Glasgow & return from Dublin
- Welcome get-together drink
- Group transfers on arrival and
departure
- Loch Lomond sightseeing cruise
- Ferry from Scotland to Ireland
- Ferry excursion to the Isle of Mull
- Sightseeing by luxury coach throughout
- Afternoon tea & scones at Falls of
Feugh
- Voucher for open-top bus tour in
Dublin
- Reserved seats for Edinburgh Military
Tattoo on July 26 to August 16
departures
- Services of professional driver/guides
- Tour of Dublin with a local guide
- Superior first class hotels with
private bath/shower for 13 nights
- Tea and scones at a farmhouse
- Full Scottish & Irish breakfast daily
(B)
- Ferry ride across the River Shannon
- 9 dinners (D) including
- Visits and admissions to Kelvingrove
Art Gallery & Museum, Duart Castle,
Culloden Visitor Centre, Crathes Castle,
Glamis Castle, St. Andrews, Edinburgh
Castle, Dublin Castle, Blarney Castle,
Blarney Woollen Mills, Essence of Kerry
AV Show, Skellig Experience, Cliffs of
Moher, Irish National Stud and Japanese
Gardens
- Scottish cabaret with dinner in
Edinburgh
- Deluxe flight bag, ticket wallet,
luggage tags & strap
- Dinner & traditional Irish
entertainment at the Merry Ploughboy Pub
- All local taxes, hotel service charges
& porterage for one suitcase per person
- Medieval banquet and entertainment in
Bunratty Castle
Itinerary
Day 1: Depart U.S. for Scotland
Depart U.S. on your overnight flight to
Glasgow, either traveling direct or via
London.
Day 2: Glasgow Arrival
Arrive in Glasgow Airport where your CIE
Tours guide or representative will greet
you. Complimentary group transfers
depart Glasgow Airport at 8:00 am, 10:00
am and 12:00 noon. Passengers arriving
later will transfer to the hotel at
their own expense. Your hotel is
centrally located near Sauchiehall
Street, Glasgow’s main pedestrianized
shopping thoroughfare. At 3:00 pm take a
coach tour around central Glasgow to see
red sandstone Victorian buildings and
delightful parks. Visit the Kelvingrove
Art Gallery and Museum, originally
opened in 1901 and recently refurbished.
Chat with your guide and fellow
travelers over a welcome drink before
dinner. (D)
Day 3: Loch Lomond & Glen Coe
Drive along the banks of Loch Lomond
with views of Ben Lomond and other
Highland peaks. Pause at the quaint
village of Luss with charming lochside
cottages. At Tarbet embark on a short
cruise to appreciate the beauty of this
famous loch. Return to your coach and
journey across mysterious Rannoch Moor
and through Glen Coe, made famous by the
Campbells’ massacre of the Clan
Macdonald in 1692. Arrive at Loch
Linnhe, an inlet of the sea, and check
into your hotel in Ballachulish where
you can enjoy the magnificent views or
relax in the swimming pool. (B, D)
Day 4: Isle of Mull & Duart Castle
Drive to Oban and take a ferry to the
Isle of Mull, one of the Inner Hebrides.
Visit Duart Castle, one of Scotland’s
oldest castles overlooking the Sound of
Mull. For centuries this castle was, and
is once again, home to the Chief of Clan
Maclean. Travel across the island to see
open hills and delightful coastal views.
Stop in the colorful town of Tobermory
and take a walk along the quayside or
browse through the shops. Take a ferry
to discover the scenic Morvern Peninsula
and another short ferry to return to
Ballachulish. (B, D)
Day 5: The Great Glen & Culloden
Battlefield
Drive to Fort Augustus and alongside
Loch Ness, keeping an eye out for the
famous monster and enjoying the scenic
views of Scotland’s largest inland body
of water. Pass Inverness before touring
the Culloden Visitor Centre and
Battlefield. On 16th April 1746, British
Government forces defeated the army of
Prince Charles Edward Stuart in just one
hour on Culloden Moor and ended hopes of
restoring the Jacobite Stuarts to the
British throne. The brutal measures
imposed afterwards ended the distinctive
Highland way of life. Drive to Blairs to
your elegant 19th century mansion. (B,
D)
Day 6: Crathes Castle & Afternoon Tea
Depart your hotel mid-morning to visit
Crathes Castle, a fairytale Renaissance
castle completed in 1594 with a wealth
of fine furnishings. See the wonderful
gardens before driving along the River
Dee Valley, favored by Queen Victoria
and many of the Royal Family. Near the
village of Banchory stop at the Falls of
Feugh, a charming tea shop, which is
popular with people in the area. Sample
afternoon tea with delicious
freshly-baked scones. Return to Blairs
in time to relax before dinner at your
hotel. (B, D)
Day 7: Glamis Castle & St. Andrews
Visit Glamis Castle, the legendary
setting of "Macbeth" and childhood home
of the late Queen Mother. Drive across
the Tay Bridge to St. Andrews, the “Home
of Golf”. See the famous Royal and
Ancient Clubhouse and the Old Course and
enjoy free time to visit the British
Golf Museum or browse through the
medieval town. Drive south into
Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital. At this
evening’s cabaret sample Scottish
specialties, including haggis, and enjoy
bagpipes, traditional music, singing and
dancing. (B, D)
Day 8: Edinburgh Castle & City Tour
Tour Edinburgh to compare and contrast
the wide streets and elegant mansions of
the Georgian 200-year-old "New Town"
with the narrow lanes and medieval
townhouses along the Royal Mile, the
oldest part of the city, and together
forming a World Heritage Site. Finish at
the imposing Edinburgh Castle, where you
can see historic buildings and enjoy a
splendid view of Edinburgh. The
afternoon and evening are free for
independent activities. On July 26 to
August 16 departures enjoy the Military
Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle. (B)
Day 9: Ferry Trip to Ireland
This morning depart Edinburgh after
breakfast and drive south through the
Southern Uplands, a region where sheep
are raised on the gentle, fertile hills.
At Cairnryan bid farewell to your
Scottish guide as you take a ferry ride
across the narrow channel between
Scotland and Ireland to arrive in Larne,
just outside Belfast. Drive south to
Dublin and where your Scottish driver
leaves you. Check into your hotel where
the evening is at leisure for
independent dining - you will be
supplied with information on
restaurants. (B)
Day 10: Dublin & Merry Ploughboy Pub
Use your open-top bus voucher this
morning to explore Dublin on your own.
At 2:00 pm meet your Irish driver/guide
and your fellow travelers for a tour of
central Dublin with a local guide. See
Trinity College, where the Book of Kells
is housed and rows of Georgian houses
with gaily-colored doorways. Stop at
Dublin Castle for a guided tour through
the elegant State Apartments. Return to
your hotel and in the evening drive to
the Merry Ploughboy Pub for a great
dinner of Irish specialties, which is
followed by a lively show of traditional
Irish songs and intricate step-dancing.
(B, D)
Day 11: Blarney Castle & Killarney
Travel through the center of Ireland,
stopping to view the stately church
ruins atop the Rock of Cashel. Nearby
visit a farmhouse to sample some
freshly-baked scones with tea and learn
about farm life. Continue south to visit
Blarney Castle and kiss the famous
"Stone of Eloquence". In the Blarney
Woollen Mills you can find quality
Irish-made goods. Drive into County
Kerry where the scenery becomes more
mountainous to Killarney, picturesquely
set beside lakes and mountains. Check
into your hotel and relax before dinner.
Afterwards you may like to head to a
"singing pub". (B, D)
Day 12: Ring of Kerry & Skellig
Experience
Today embark on the Ring of Kerry drive
- a winding route with breathtaking
sights of mountains and coastal views.
Stop near the Gap of Dunloe to see
"Essence of Kerry", an audio-visual
presentation. As you travel, there will
be plenty of stops for photos. Visit the
Skellig Experience to learn about the
life of early Christian monks who
inhabited the rocky offshore islands.
Drive through Cahirciveen and Waterville
and stop to walk around Sneem, where
brightly-painted houses are grouped
around the central green. Stop at Moll’s
Gap for a panoramic view before
returning to Killarney where the evening
is free. (B)
Day 13: Cliffs of Moher & Bunratty
Castle
Drive to Tarbert for a ferry ride across
the River Shannon Estuary. Continue to
the Cliffs of Moher, a spectacular wall
of limestone that reaches 700 feet above
the Atlantic Ocean. Drive to Bunratty to
check into Bunratty Castle Hotel,
located very close to Bunratty Castle
and Folk Park. If you wish, you may
visit the Folk Park, have a drink in the
200-year-old Durty Nelly’s Pub or shop
at the Bunratty Mills. In the evening
head to Bunratty Castle for a
medieval-style feast. During and after
the meal the lords and ladies will
serenade you with song and harp music,
evocative of the Middle Ages. (B, D)
Day 14: Dublin Stay
Passengers on the 15-day tour will drive
through the outskirts of Limerick and
through the midland region of Ireland to
Kildare. Here visit the Irish National
Stud and Japanese Gardens. You can learn
about horse breeding and see some of the
valuable animals before touring the
lovely Japanese Gardens, considered the
best in Europe. Drive to the north side
of Dublin city and you are free this
evening for independent activities and
dining. (B)
Day 15: Depart from Dublin Airport
A shuttle service will take you from
your hotel to Dublin Airport - times
will be given to you once on tour. After
check-in, you’ll have time to shop at
the duty-free stores before U.S.
Immigration pre-clearance and boarding
your flight for the journey home. (B)
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Taste of Scotland & Ireland 11 day Coach
Tour
Highlights
* Scottish Cabaret& Dinner
* Doyle’s Irish Cabaret Dinner Show
* Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet
* Blair Athol Distillery Tour
* Glasgow & Edinburgh Highlights
* LochNess Panoramic Cruise
* Kiss the Blarney Stone
* Ring of Kerry Tour& Cliffs of Moher
What's Included
- 11 days/9 nights/15 meals
- Medieval banquet & entertainment in
Bunratty Castle
- Round trip flights from U.S. to
Glasgow & return from Shannon
(connections may be better from Dublin
on our 12 day tour version)
- 3 table d’hote dinners
- Group transfers on arrival and
departure
- Welcome get-together drink
- Ferry from Scotland to Ireland
- Scenic cruise on Loch Ness
- Sightseeing by luxury coach throughout
- Whisky tasting & tour of Blair Athol
Distillery
- Voucher for open-top bus tour in
Dublin
- Reserved seats for Edinburgh Military
Tattoo on July 28 to August 18
departures
- Services of professional driver/guides
- Tours of Edinburgh and Dublin with
guides
- Superior & first class hotels with
private bath/shower for 9 nights
- Tea and scones at a farmhouse
- Full Scottish & Irish breakfast daily
(B)
- Ferry ride across the River Shannon
- 6 dinners (D) including
- Visits and admissions to Museum of
Transport, Spean Bridge Woollen Mills,
Blair Castle, Edinburgh Castle, Dublin
Castle, Blarney Castle, Blarney Woollen
Mills, Essence of Kerry AV Show, Skellig
Experience and Cliffs of Moher
- Scottish cabaret with dinner in
Edinburgh
- Deluxe flight bag, ticket wallet,
luggage tags & strap
- Dinner & traditional Irish
entertainment at the Merry Ploughboy Pub
- All local taxes, hotel service charges
& porterage for one suitcase per person
Itinerary
Day 1: Depart U.S. for Scotland
Depart U.S. on your overnight flight to
Glasgow, either traveling direct or via
London.
Day 2: Glasgow Highlights
Land in Glasgow Airport where you’ll
meet your CIE Tours driver/guide or
representative. Take a group transfer to
your hotel, departing at 8:00 am, 10:00
am or 12:00 noon. If you arrive later
than noon, you must transfer to the
hotel at your own expense. At 3:00 pm
set out on a city tour to discover the
main attractions of Glasgow, a city that
flourished in Victorian times due to the
shipbuilding industry on the River
Clyde. Drive around George Square with
its ornate City Chambers and nearby
Glasgow Cathedral. Visit the Museum of
Transport to view collections of cars,
buses and bicycles, many invented in
Scotland. Back at your hotel, join your
fellow travelers for a welcome drink
before dinner is served. (D)
Day 3: Loch Lomond & Loch Ness Cruise
Depart Glasgow and drive alongside the
famous Loch Lomond, renowned in song and
also for unsurpassed beauty of the lake
and mountains. Travel across the
haunting Rannoch Moor and through
Glencoe, notorious for the Campbell
massacre of the Clan Macdonald in 1692.
Continue through Fort William and stop
at Spean Bridge Woollen Mills, which
offers a good selection of quality
Scottish goods. At Fort Augustus embark
on a short cruise on Loch Ness to admire
enchanting scenic views and perhaps spot
the famous monster. Motor alongside the
loch and through Inverness before
continuing to Nairn. (B, D)
Day 4: Blair Castle & Distillery
Head through the steep Grampian
Mountains to visit 13th century Blair
Castle, home of the Earls and Dukes of
Atholl. This stately mansion contains a
variety of portraits, china and armor to
show the life of Scottish nobility.
Nearby visit Blair Athol Distillery to
learn about the creation of whisky and
enjoy a sample. Continue south to
Edinburgh, in time to check into your
hotel. In the evening attend a Scottish
cabaret where you dine on local
specialties, including haggis, and enjoy
traditional bagpipe music and
storytelling. (B, D)
Day 5: Edinburgh City Tour & Castle
This morning an Edinburgh city guide
will point out the principal sights of
this interesting capital city. Drive
along the bustling Princes Street and
through the gracious, wide streets of
the 200-year-old Georgian New Town. See
the compact medieval section along the
Royal Mile where some houses reach 11
stories tall. Visit Edinburgh Castle,
which dominates the city center and
contains the Scottish Crown Jewels and
the Stone of Scone. The balance of the
day is free for further sightseeing,
shopping and dining. On July 28 to
August 18 departures enjoy the Military
Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle. (B)
Day 6: Ferry Trip to Dublin
This morning depart Edinburgh after
breakfast and drive south through the
Southern Uplands, a region where sheep
are raised on the gentle, fertile hills.
At Cairnryan take a ferry ride across
the narrow channel between Scotland and
Ireland to arrive in Larne, just outside
Belfast. Drive south to Dublin where
your Scottish driver/guide will bid you
farewell. Check into your hotel where
the evening is at leisure for
independent dining. (B)
Day 7: Dublin & Merry Ploughboy Pub
Use your open-top bus voucher this
morning to explore Dublin a little on
your own. At 2:00 pm meet your Irish
driver/guide and join your fellow
travelers for a tour of central Dublin
in the company of a local guide. See
Trinity College, where the Book of Kells
is housed; Dail Eireann, where the
government meets; and rows of Georgian
houses with gaily-colored doorways. Stop
at Dublin Castle for a guided tour
through the elegant State Apartments,
which are filled with elaborate
Waterford Crystal chandeliers and
furnishings. Return to your hotel and in
the evening drive to the Merry Ploughboy
Pub for a great dinner of Irish
specialties, which is followed by a
lively show of traditional Irish songs
and intricate step-dancing. (B, D)
Day 8: Blarney Castle & Killarney
Depart Dublin and travel through the
center of Ireland, stopping to view the
stately church ruins atop the Rock of
Cashel. Nearby visit a farmhouse to
sample some freshly-baked scones with
tea and learn about farm life. Continue
your drive south to visit Blarney Castle
and kiss the famous "Stone of
Eloquence". Also visit the Blarney
Woollen Mills where you can find quality
Irish-made goods. Drive into County
Kerry where the scenery becomes more
mountainous to Killarney, picturesquely
set beside lakes and mountains. Check
into your hotel and relax before dinner.
Afterwards you may like to head to a
"singing pub". (B, D)
Day 9: Ring of Kerry & Skellig
Experience
Today embark on the Ring of Kerry drive
- a winding route with breathtaking
sights of mountains and coastal views.
Stop near the Gap of Dunloe to see
"Essence of Kerry", an audio-visual
presentation. As you travel, there will
be plenty of stops for photos. Visit the
Skellig Experience to learn about the
life of early Christian monks who
inhabited the rocky offshore islands.
Drive through Cahirciveen and Waterville
and stop to walk around Sneem, where
brightly-painted houses are grouped
around the central green. Stop at Moll’s
Gap for a panoramic view before
returning to Killarney where the evening
is free. (B)
Day 10: Cliffs of Moher & Bunratty
Castle
Drive to Tarbert for a ferry ride across
the River Shannon Estuary. Continue to
the Cliffs of Moher, a spectacular wall
of limestone that reaches 700 feet above
the Atlantic Ocean. Drive to Bunratty to
check into Bunratty Castle Hotel,
located very close to Bunratty Castle
and Folk Park. If you wish, you may
visit the Folk Park, have a drink in the
200-year-old Durty Nelly’s Pub or shop
at the Bunratty Mills. In the evening
head to Bunratty Castle for a memorable
medieval style feast. During and after
the meal the lords and ladies will
serenade you with song and harp music,
evocative of the Middle Ages. (B, D)
Day 11: Shannon Airport
Clients on the 11-day tour will take a
group transfer to nearby Shannon Airport
where your tour concludes at 10:30 am.
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Taste of Scotland &
Ireland 12 day Coach Tour
Highlights
* Scottish Cabaret & Dinner
* Doyle’s Irish Cabaret Dinner Show
* Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet
* Blair Athol Distillery Tour
* Glasgow & Edinburgh Highlights
* Loch Ness Panoramic Cruise
* Kiss the Blarney Stone
* Ring of Kerry Tour & Cliffs of Moher
* Irish National Stud & Japanese Gardens
What's Included
- 12 days/10 nights/16 meals
- Medieval banquet & entertainment in
Bunratty Castle
- Round trip flights from U.S. to
Glasgow & return from Dublin
- 3 table d’hote dinners
- Group transfers on arrival and
departure
- Welcome get-together drink
- Ferry from Scotland to Ireland
- Scenic cruise on Loch Ness
- Sightseeing by luxury coach throughout
- Whisky tasting & tour of Blair Athol
Distillery
- Voucher for open-top bus tour in
Dublin
- Reserved seats for Edinburgh Military
Tattoo on July 28 to August 18
departures
- Services of professional driver/guides
- Tours of Edinburgh and Dublin with
guides
- Superior & first class hotels with
private bath/shower for 10 nights
- Tea and scones at a farmhouse
- Full Scottish & Irish breakfast daily
(B)
- Ferry ride across the River Shannon
- 6 dinners (D) including
- Visits and admissions to Museum of
Transport, Spean Bridge Woollen Mills,
Blair Castle, Edinburgh Castle, Dublin
Castle, Blarney Castle, Blarney Woollen
Mills, Essence of Kerry AV Show, Skellig
Experience, Cliffs of Moher and Irish
National Stud & Japanese Gardens
- Scottish cabaret with dinner in
Edinburgh
- Deluxe flight bag, ticket wallet,
luggage tags & strap
- Dinner & traditional Irish
entertainment at the Merry Ploughboy Pub
- All local taxes, hotel service charges
& porterage for one suitcase per person
Itinerary
Day 1: Depart U.S. for Scotland
Depart U.S. on your overnight flight to
Glasgow, either traveling direct or via
London.
Day 2: Glasgow Highlights
Land in Glasgow Airport where you’ll
meet your CIE Tours driver/guide or
representative. Take a group transfer to
your hotel, departing at 8:00 am, 10:00
am or 12:00 noon. If you arrive later
than noon, you must transfer to the
hotel at your own expense. At 3:00 pm
set out on a city tour to discover the
main attractions of Glasgow, a city that
flourished in Victorian times due to the
shipbuilding industry on the River
Clyde. Drive around George Square with
its ornate City Chambers and nearby
Glasgow Cathedral. Visit the Museum of
Transport to view collections of cars,
buses and bicycles, many invented in
Scotland. Back at your hotel, join your
fellow travelers for a welcome drink
before dinner is served. (D)
Day 3: Loch Lomond & Loch Ness Cruise
Depart Glasgow and drive alongside the
famous Loch Lomond, renowned in song and
also for unsurpassed beauty of the lake
and mountains. Travel across the
haunting Rannoch Moor and through
Glencoe, notorious for the Campbell
massacre of the Clan Macdonald in 1692.
Continue through Fort William and stop
at Spean Bridge Woollen Mills, which
offers a good selection of quality
Scottish goods. At Fort Augustus embark
on a short cruise on Loch Ness to admire
enchanting scenic views and perhaps spot
the famous monster. Motor alongside the
loch and through Inverness before
continuing to Nairn. (B, D)
Day 4: Blair Castle & Distillery
Head through the steep Grampian
Mountains to visit 13th century Blair
Castle, home of the Earls and Dukes of
Atholl. This stately mansion contains a
variety of portraits, china and armor to
show the life of Scottish nobility.
Nearby visit Blair Athol Distillery to
learn about the creation of whisky and
enjoy a sample. Continue south to
Edinburgh, in time to check into your
hotel. In the evening attend a Scottish
cabaret where you dine on local
specialties, including haggis, and enjoy
traditional bagpipe music and
storytelling. (B, D)
Day 5: Edinburgh City Tour & Castle
This morning an Edinburgh city guide
will point out the principal sights of
this interesting capital city. Drive
along the bustling Princes Street and
through the gracious, wide streets of
the 200-year-old Georgian New Town. See
the compact medieval section along the
Royal Mile where some houses reach 11
stories tall. Visit Edinburgh Castle,
which dominates the city center and
contains the Scottish Crown Jewels and
the Stone of Scone. The balance of the
day is free for further sightseeing,
shopping and dining. On July 28 to
August 18 departures enjoy the Military
Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle. (B)
Day 6: Ferry Trip to Dublin
This morning depart Edinburgh after
breakfast and drive south through the
Southern Uplands, a region where sheep
are raised on the gentle, fertile hills.
At Cairnryan take a ferry ride across
the narrow channel between Scotland and
Ireland to arrive in Larne, just outside
Belfast. Drive south to Dublin where
your Scottish driver/guide will bid you
farewell. Check into your hotel where
the evening is at leisure for
independent dining. (B)
Day 7: Dublin & Merry Ploughboy Pub
Use your open-top bus voucher this
morning to explore Dublin a little on
your own. At 2:00 pm meet your Irish
driver/guide and join your fellow
travelers for a tour of central Dublin
in the company of a local guide. See
Trinity College, where the Book of Kells
is housed; Dail Eireann, where the
government meets; and rows of Georgian
houses with gaily-colored doorways. Stop
at Dublin Castle for a guided tour
through the elegant State Apartments,
which are filled with elaborate
Waterford Crystal chandeliers and
furnishings. Return to your hotel and in
the evening drive to the Merry Ploughboy
Pub for a great dinner of Irish
specialties, which is followed by a
lively show of traditional Irish songs
and intricate step-dancing. (B, D)
Day 8: Blarney Castle & Killarney
Depart Dublin and travel through the
center of Ireland, stopping to view the
stately church ruins atop the Rock of
Cashel. Nearby visit a farmhouse to
sample some freshly-baked scones with
tea and learn about farm life. Continue
your drive south to visit Blarney Castle
and kiss the famous "Stone of
Eloquence". Also visit the Blarney
Woollen Mills where you can find quality
Irish-made goods. Drive into County
Kerry where the scenery becomes more
mountainous to Killarney, picturesquely
set beside lakes and mountains. Check
into your hotel and relax before dinner.
Afterwards you may like to head to a
"singing pub". (B, D)
Day 9: Ring of Kerry & Skellig
Experience
Today embark on the Ring of Kerry drive
- a winding route with breathtaking
sights of mountains and coastal views.
Stop near the Gap of Dunloe to see
"Essence of Kerry", an audio-visual
presentation. As you travel, there will
be plenty of stops for photos. Visit the
Skellig Experience to learn about the
life of early Christian monks who
inhabited the rocky offshore islands.
Drive through Cahirciveen and Waterville
and stop to walk around Sneem, where
brightly-painted houses are grouped
around the central green. Stop at Moll’s
Gap for a panoramic view before
returning to Killarney where the evening
is free. (B)
Day 10: Cliffs of Moher & Bunratty
Castle
Drive to Tarbert for a ferry ride across
the River Shannon Estuary. Continue to
the Cliffs of Moher, a spectacular wall
of limestone that reaches 700 feet above
the Atlantic Ocean. Drive to Bunratty to
check into Bunratty Castle Hotel,
located very close to Bunratty Castle
and Folk Park. If you wish, you may
visit the Folk Park, have a drink in the
200-year-old Durty Nelly’s Pub or shop
at the Bunratty Mills. In the evening
head to Bunratty Castle for a memorable
medieval style feast. During and after
the meal the lords and ladies will
serenade you with song and harp music,
evocative of the Middle Ages. (B, D)
Day 11: Dublin Stay
Passengers on the 12-day tour will drive
through the outskirts of Limerick and
through the midland region of Ireland to
Kildare. Here visit the Irish National
Stud and Japanese Gardens. You can learn
about horse breeding and see some of the
valuable animals before touring the
lovely Japanese Gardens, considered the
best in Europe. Drive to the north side
of Dublin city and you are free this
evening for independent activities and
dining. (B)
Day 12: Depart from Dublin Airport
As your hotel is convenient to Dublin
Airport, a shuttle service will take you
from the hotel to the airport terminal –
times will be given to you once on tour.
After check-in, you’ll have time to shop
at the duty-free stores before U.S.
Immigration pre-clearance and boarding
your flight for the journey home. (B)
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