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1 LONDON - STONEHENGE - SALISBURY -
BATH - BRISTOL.
Meet your Tour Director and travelling companions and depart at 8 a.m.
from your London joining hotel (see your travel documents)for a
memorable day's 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)
2 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)
3 TRAMORE - CORK - 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)
4 KILLARNEY - RING OF KERRY - LIMERICK - ENNIS.
This morning take a 100-mile 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)
5 ENNIS - DUBLIN.
Head east for the Irish capital via 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)
6 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).
7 WREXHAM - STRATFORD-UPON-AVON, ENGLAND - 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. Return to London around 4
pm, where your holiday ends. (B) |
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2010 Departure Dates & Price |
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Start |
End |
in US$ |
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4-Apr-10 |
10-Apr-10 |
$899 |
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11-Apr-10 |
17-Apr-10 |
$899 |
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18-Apr-10 |
24-Apr-10 |
$899 |
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25-Apr-10 |
1-May-10 |
$979 |
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2-May-10 |
8-May-10 |
$979 |
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9-May-10 |
15-May-10 |
$979 |
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16-May-10 |
22-May-10 |
$979 |
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23-May-10 |
29-May-10 |
$999 |
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30-May-10 |
5-Jun-10 |
$999 |
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6-Jun-10 |
12-Jun-10 |
$999 |
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13-Jun-10 |
19-Jun-10 |
$999 |
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20-Jun-10 |
26-Jun-10 |
$999 |
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27-Jun-10 |
3-Jul-10 |
$999 |
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4-Jul-10 |
10-Jul-10 |
$999 |
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11-Jul-10 |
17-Jul-10 |
$999 |
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18-Jul-10 |
24-Jul-10 |
$999 |
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25-Jul-10 |
31-Jul-10 |
$999 |
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1-Aug-10 |
7-Aug-10 |
$999 |
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8-Aug-10 |
14-Aug-10 |
$999 |
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15-Aug-10 |
21-Aug-10 |
$999 |
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22-Aug-10 |
28-Aug-10 |
$999 |
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29-Aug-10 |
4-Sep-10 |
$999 |
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5-Sep-10 |
11-Sep-10 |
$999 |
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12-Sep-10 |
18-Sep-10 |
$999 |
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19-Sep-10 |
25-Sep-10 |
$999 |
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26-Sep-10 |
2-Oct-10 |
$979 |
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3-Oct-10 |
9-Oct-10 |
$979 |
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10-Oct-10 |
16-Oct-10 |
$959 |
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17-Oct-10 |
23-Oct-10 |
$959 |
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24-Oct-10 |
30-Oct-10 |
$889 |
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REMARKS: |
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Airline Tickets from MANILA
NOT INCLUDED.
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Rates are per head in US$ on Twin Sharing.
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Rates are subject to change
without prior notice.
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Requires pre & post tour accommodation in London.
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TERMS & CONDITIONS APPLY
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Passport and Country Visas are at
pax own arrangement and expense
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Explore the best of
Ireland, Wales, plus England, on this exciting holiday.
Begin by exploring London; visit Henry VIII’s Hampton
Court Palace; the enigmatic Stonehenge; and elegant
Georgian Bath with its famous Roman relics. Stop in
Cardiff, Wales before catching the ferry to Ireland.
Highlights include Blarney, famous for the legendary
Stone of Eloquence; the “Ring of Kerry,” with its
spectacular views; Adare, known for its thatched
cottages; and the sights of Limerick and Dublin. Cross
back into Wales, where stops include Llangollen, home of
an annual international competition for poets and
musicians. Back in England, visit Shakespeare’s
Stratford-upon-Avon before ending your holiday in
London. |
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Meals
Breakfast - 6
Lunch - 0
Dinner - 4 |
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Standard Features |
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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. Round-trip Irish Sea
crossings by day ferry
HOTELS: Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel
taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges
MEALS: Full English breakfasts (B); 4
three-course dinners (D) with choice of menus. |
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