Heart of the British Isles
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May 2 - 17, 2012 (16 days)
$2,940.00 per person, double occupancy
Plus Airfare and Taxes ($1,185)
Price Includes:
• Accommodations in Superior Tourist Class or First Class hotels
• 14 Breakfasts, 8 Dinners, and 1 Afternoon Tea in addition to any in-flight meals
• Tour Manager for the duration of the tour in Europe
• Land Transportation in Europe by deluxe, air-conditioned motor coach
• Baggage Handling at hotels
• Confirmation Packet including our Touroclopedia® trip preparation booklet
• Trip Documents with luggage tags, final details and helpful travel tips


$200 Deposit Required

Optional group travel insurance is $145 per person, due with deposit.
2012 Heart of the British Isles - Itinerary at a Glance
A showcase tour of Britain and Ireland awaits you. Discover historically rich and entertaining attractions while traveling across alluring countryside. Two-night stays in five of the overnight cities allow for a comprehensive focus on the many highlights of England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland.
  Day 1:  Overnight Flight

Day 2: England  Arrive at London Heathrow Airport and meet your tour manager. Visit Oxford on the way to Coventry. (D)

Day 3: England  Travel through the Cotswolds to picturesque Stow-on-the-Wold and Stratford-Upon-Avon. Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace. Optional excursion to ‘Warwick Castle.’ (B,D)

Day 4: England  Arrive in historic York by lunchtime for leisurely exploration. In the late afternoon transfer to your hotel. (B,D)

Day 5: England - Scotland  View Hadrian’s Wall followed by English tea along the River Tyne. Cross into Scotland with a stop at the border town of Jedburgh on the way to Edinburgh. (B,L)

Day 6: Scotland  Meet your local guide for a tour of Edinburgh, followed by an afternoon of leisurely sightseeing. (B)

Day 7: Scotland - England  Visit the Old Blacksmith’s Shop of Gretna Green before returning to England for a boat ride on Lake Windermere. Overnight in Cheshire County. (B,D)

Day 8: Wales - Ireland  Experience the landscapes of Northern Wales along with scenic views of Llangollen, Betws-y-Coed, and Snowdonia National Park. View Caernarfon Castle during an independent lunch stop. Cross over to Ireland by ferry. (B)

Day 9: Ireland  See Dublin’s sights with a local guide, including the Book of Kells. Leisurely afternoon for independent sightseeing. (B)

Day 10: Ireland  Tour Kildare National Stud Farm and the Japanese Gardens on the way to scenic Kerry County. (B,D)

Day 11: Ireland  Spend the day at leisure in Killarney or join the optional ‘Ring of Kerry’ excursion. (B)

Day 12: Ireland  Visit Blarney Castle. Arrive in Waterford with time to explore the town and crystal shops before dinner. (B,D)

Day 13: Ireland - Wales  A morning ferry ride takes you back to Wales. Travel along the coastal road to Cardiff for a panoramic tour and free time. (B,D)

Day 14: England  Cross the River Severn into England on your way to charming Bath village. Tour the Roman Bath Museum then continue to mysterious Stonehenge. Overnight in London. (B)

Day 15: England  London is the feature today starting with a morning panoramic tour. The afternoon allows for independent sightseeing or join the optional ‘Tower of London’ excursion. Experience a West End show on the optional ‘London Dinner & Theater’ excursion. (B)

Day 16:  Return Flight to USA
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