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Day 1: Fri
DEPART USA / OVERNIGHT FLIGHT TO LONDON:
Depart from a local airport for a
trans-Atlantic overnight flight to the
beautiful British Isles. |
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Day
2: Sat
ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND:
Check into your hotel. In the afternoon
there’s time to rest or explore the lively
British capital; uniformed Hosts are
available to help you make the most of your
day. |
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Day 3: Sun
LONDON–STONEHENGE–SALISBURY–BATH–BRISTOL:
Meet your Tour Director and traveling
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.
(Breakfast, Dinner) |
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Day
4: Mon
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. (Breakfast,
Dinner) |
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Day
5: Tue
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.
(Breakfast, Dinner) |
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Day
6: Wed
KILLARNEY–RING OF KERRY–ADARE–LIMERICK–ENNIS:
This morning, take a 100-mile coastal
panoramic drive known as the “Ring of
Kerry”—sparkling seascapes, mountains dotted
with brightly colored 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. (Breakfast) |
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Day
7: Thu
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. (Breakfast) |
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Day 8: Fri
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? (Breakfast,
Dinner) |
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Day 9:
Sat
WREXHAM–IRONBRIDGE,
ENGLAND–STRATFORD-UPON-AVON–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, how about celebrating the
success of your tour with a night out on the
town? (Breakfast) |
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Day
10: Sun
LONDON / RETURN FLIGHT:
Your vacation in England, Ireland & Wales
ends with breakfast this morning. After
being transferred to the airport, we depart
for our return flight home. (Breakfast) |
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COST PER PERSON: $1,666 (double
occupancy) DEPOSIT:
$500 FINAL PAYMENT:
Due by April 10th |
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Package Includes:
9-Day Land Package, Luggage Handling (except
at airports), 12 Meals (8 Full English
Breakfasts, 4 3-Course Dinners), GTT Group
Leader. (Hotels are either First Class or
Superior Tourist Class) |
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Not Includes:
Airfare & R/T
Transfers from North Alabama & Airport Taxes
– Call for current Airfare rate.
Travel
Protection Plus Plan – Add $159pp
Gratuities for local
guides and drivers
Optional Land
Excursions |
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Tour
package arrangements by Cosmos |
