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WALES AND IRELAND
Tour Code - 9041
7 days London to London
Bristol, Tramore, Killarney, Ennis, Dublin, Wrexham
Price starting at: $ 839 |
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Begin your trip with free time in London, then head out to explore enigmatic
Stonehenge, majestic Salisbury with its magnificent cathedral, and elegant
Georgian Bath. Overnight in Bristol then cross into Wales and enjoy an
orientation drive in Cardiff. Motor through rich dairy farmland to Pembroke,
where you take the ferry across St. George’s Channel to Ireland. Take time
in Blarney then, travel on to the bustling resort of Killarney. Next, an
exciting drive along the “Ring of Kerry” with spectacular views of
seascapes, mountains, and verdant vegetation. Stop in Adare and see the
sights on an orientation tour of Limerick. Travel east to Dublin, Ireland’s
capital, where the orientation drive shows you statue-lined O’Connell Street
and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Leave Ireland and cross the Irish Sea to Wales,
arriving in Holyhead on the Welsh Isle of Anglesey. Spend the night in
Wrexham before traveling south to England. Stop in Shakespeare’s
Stratford-upon-Avon, and take photos of Anne Hathaway’s Cottage. You trip
ends back in London, the finale of your wonderful adventure. |
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Meals
Breakfast - 6
Lunch - 0
Dinner - 4
Standard Features
Sightseeing: Visits to Salisbury, Bath, Tramore,
Blarney, Killarney, Adare, Betws-y-Coed,
Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon; orientation
drives in Cardiff, Limerick, Dublin.
Scenic Highlights: Stonehenge and Salisbury Plain,
Ring of Kerry and Lakes of Killarney, Snowdonia,
Ironbridge.
Guides: Host service in London. Professional Tour
Director while touring.
Transportation: Private first-class air-conditioned
motorcoach. Roundtrip Irish Sea crossings by day
ferry.
Hotels:Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel
taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges.
Meals: Full English breakfast (B); 4 three-course
dinners (D) with choice of menus. |
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LONDON-STONEHENGE-SALISBURY-BATH-BRISTOL.
Meet your Tour Director and travelling companions
and depart at 8 am for a memorable day of
sightseeing: Stonehenge, one of England's most
intriguing mysteries; Salisbury with its vast
cathedral, the ultimate in Early English Gothic
architecture; and the elegant Georgian city of Bath,
famous for its Roman relics. Overnight in Bristol,
from where John Cabot sailed in 1497 to discover
America. (D) |
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BRISTOL-CARDIFF, WALES-TRAMORE,
IRELAND.
Cross the River Severn to the Welsh capital. An
orientation drive here introduces you to the major
attractions: Cardiff Castle, Cathays Park,
Millennium Stadium, and the stately civic buildings.
Vistas of rich dairy farmland on the way to the
departure point for the ferry across St. George's
Channel to Ireland, arriving at Rosslare in just
under four hours. Overnight is in the seaside resort
of Tramore. (B,D) |
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TRAMORE-BLARNEY-KILLARNEY.
Discover why Ireland is called the "Emerald Isle."
Dungarvan, Youghal, and Cork, the country's
second-largest city, are milestones on the way to
Blarney, renowned for its Stone of Eloquence. Time
at your leisure to see the castle and shop for Irish
crafts and handmade crystal. After lunch, head
through the Cork and Kerry mountains for the resort
town of Killarney. (B,D) |
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KILLARNEY-RING OF KERRY-ADARE-LIMERICK-ENNIS.
This morning, take a 161 kilometres (100 miles)
coastal panoramic drive known as the "Ring of Kerry"
- sparkling seascapes, mountains dotted with
brightly coloured farmhouses, winding lanes bordered
with subtropical vegetation, and spectacular views
of the Lakes of Killarney from Ladies View. Drive
via Adare, a village well known throughout Ireland
for its prize-winning thatched cottages, to
Limerick. An orientation drive here features King
John's Castle and the Treaty Stone of 1691. Tonight,
an optional banquet at Knappogue Castle is
recommended. (B) |
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ENNIS-DUBLIN.
Head east for the Irish capital via County Kildare
and horse-racing country. Your afternoon in the
"Fair City' starts off with an orientation drive
along statue-lined O'Connell Street. Then, admire
elegant Georgian squares and St. Patrick's
Cathedral. Later, time to browse and shop; take your
Tour Director's dining recommendation for this
evening. (B) |
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DUBLIN-BETWS-Y-COED,WALES-WREXHAM.
Across the Irish Sea to Holyhead on the Welsh Isle
of Anglesey with its tongue-twisting place names.
Enjoy the best of North Wales on a scenic drive
through Snowdonia National Park, including
spectacular Llanberis Pass and pretty Betws-y-Coed,
before arriving in Wrexham. This evening, why not
join an optional excursion by barge along the
Llangollen Canal? (B,D) |
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WREXHAM-IRONBRIDGE,ENGLAND-STRATFORD-UPONAVON-LONDON.
First stop this morning at Ironbridge, "Cradle of
the Industrial Revolution." More scenic highlights
on the last leg of your journey. In Shakespeare's
Stratford-upon-Avon, take your pictures of Anne
Hathaway's Cottage and explore the town at your own
pace. After returning to London around 4 pm, where
your holiday ends. (B) |
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Dates and Prices.
Rates are per head in US$: |
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3-Jul-11 |
9-Jul-11 |
$969 US |
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10-Jul-11 |
16-Jul-11 |
$969 US |
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17-Jul-11 |
23-Jul-11 |
$969 US |
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31-Jul-11 |
6-Aug-11 |
$969 US |
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7-Aug-11 |
13-Aug-11 |
$969 US |
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28-Aug-11 |
3-Sep-11 |
$969 US |
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4-Sep-11 |
10-Sep-11 |
$969 US |
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11-Sep-11 |
17-Sep-11 |
$969 US |
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18-Sep-11 |
24-Sep-11 |
$969 US |
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25-Sep-11 |
1-Oct-11 |
$939 US |
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2-Oct-11 |
8-Oct-11 |
$939 US |
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9-Oct-11 |
15-Oct-11 |
$909 US |
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23-Oct-11 |
29-Oct-11 |
$839 US |
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Accommodation Prices: |
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PRE |
London |
1-May-11 |
28-Oct-11 |
$107 US |
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PRE |
London |
29-Oct-11 |
15-Jan-12 |
$75 US |
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POST |
London |
1-May-11 |
28-Oct-11 |
$107 US |
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POST |
London |
29-Oct-11 |
15-Jan-12 |
$75 US |
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Optional
Gratuity : US$54 |
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WHERE TO GET YOUR U.K & SCHENGEN VISA |
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REMARKS: |
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Rates
are per head in US$ based on Twin
Sharing
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Rates
do not include Airport Transfers, PRE &
POST TOUR accommodations yet
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Rates
are subject to change without prior
notice
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Rates
do not include Manila-Europe-Manila air
tickets yet. For your convenience, we
facilitate issuance of air tickets
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Terms
and Conditions apply
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VISAS
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A valid national passport
is needed for all tours. Passport should
be valid at least 6 months prior to
departure date from Manila
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Passengers are
responsible for getting their own visa’s
and must ensure that they can obtain
these visas before entering into a
booking commitment with us.
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