HIGHLIGHTS OF BRITAIN and IRELAND (GK2010)

Hotels


London
Hilton London Metropole (SF),

Newport
Hilton (F),

Waterford
Tower (F),

Killarney
Holiday Inn (F),

Dublin
Hilton City (SF),

Chester
Ramada (F),

Edinburgh
Barceló Carlton (SF) or The George (SF),

York
Ramada (F),

Stratford-upon-Avon
Holiday Inn (SF),

London
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge (SF)

Meals
Full English breakfast (B); 5 three-course dinners (D) with choice of menus, including a welcome dinner in Newport.

Day 1:
Board your overnight transatlantic flight.

Day 2:
Arrive in London, England. Uniformed Globus Hosts are available to help you make the most of your stay.

Day 3:
London. Your morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes all the famous landmarks: the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben beside the River Thames, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall’s mounted horseguards and the Prime Minister’s Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. Highlights are a visit to ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL and the ceremonial pageantry of the Changing of the Guard, if held. This afternoon, why not join an optional excursion to the Tower of London or Windsor Castle, and later maybe an optional dinner followed by a cruise on the River Thames? (B)

Day 4:
London–Stonehenge–Salisbury–Bath–Newport, Wales. Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and depart London at 8 am for a memorable day of sightseeing: a special visit to admire the breathtaking ORNAMENTAL GARDENS of Henry VIII’s Hampton Court Palace; prehistoric STONEHENGE; picturesque Salisbury with its vast cathedral; and in the elegant Georgian city of Bath, the amazing excavations of the ROMAN BATHS. Cross the River Severn for a late-afternoon arrival in Wales. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner at your hotel. (B,D)

Day 5:
Newport–Cardiff–Waterford, Ireland. An orientation in the Welsh capital features the major attractions: Cardiff Castle, Cathays Park, and the stately civic buildings. Continue along the South Wales coast to Fishguard, where your FERRY is waiting. Sail across St. George’s Channel to Rosslare and proceed by coach to Waterford, a stronghold founded by the Danish Vikings in 853. (B,D)

Day 6:
Waterford–Blarney–Killarney. First of the day’s highlights is an entertaining walk through Waterford, Ireland’s oldest city, in the company of a Local Guide. Via the port city of Cork, motor to Blarney, renowned for its magical Kissing Stone, and then on to Killarney, for a two-night stay. Later, join an entertaining optional evening in Tralee with dinner followed by tickets for Siamsa Tire National Folk Theatre. (B)

Day 7:
Killarney. Ring of Kerry Excursion. Follow the road known as the RING OF KERRY for a spectacular 100-mile panoramic drive around the island’s southwestern tip and take your photos of the Lakes of Killarney from Ladies View. This afternoon, maybe an optional fun-filled horse-drawn jaunting car ride. (B)

Day 8:
Killarney–Adare–Limerick–Kildare–Dublin. Drive to quaint Adare and in Limerick your orientation drive acquaints you with St. Mary’s Cathedral, King John’s Castle, and the Stone where the Treaty of Limerick was signed in 1691. The Rock of Cashel, where St. Patrick preached, is on the way to the IRISH NATIONAL STUD at Kildare. Tonight, take your Tour Director’s dining recommendation. (B)

Day 9:
Dublin. Get an overview of Ireland’s capital as you drive to statue-lined O’Connell Street, elegant Georgian squares, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Visit Oscar Wilde’s TRINITY COLLEGE, famous for the 1,200-year-old Book of Kells and the magnificent Old Library. Why not join your Tour Director for an optional dinner evening at the Guinness Storehouse? (B)

Day 10:
Dublin–North Wales–Chester, England. Back across the Irish Sea to the Welsh Isle of Anglesey. A scenic drive along the North Wales coast to Chester, where your walking tour takes in the Roman remains, the characteristic black and white half-timbered buildings, and the two-tiered arcades called the “Rows.” (B,D)

Day 11:
Chester–Lake District–Edinburgh, Scotland. In the Lake District, considered the finest of England’s national parks, enjoy a CRUISE along Lake Windermere on an historic iron steamship. After a stop at Wordsworth’s beloved Grasmere, visit Gretna Green on your way to Edinburgh. Your optional Scottish evening features Highland dancers, bagpipers, and the Ceremony of the Haggis. (B)

Day 12:
Edinburgh. Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide introduces you to the 200-year-old “New Town” and famous scientists, inventors, and novelists. In the “Old Town,” drive up the narrow Royal Mile to EDINBURGH CASTLE to admire Scotland’s Crown Jewels, then explore HOLYROOD PALACE (except when the Queen is in residence). Afternoon at leisure. Later, a unique optional experience: board the former Royal Yacht Britannia to see how the Royal Family and crew of 240 lived and worked on board. For departure numbers 0729 through 0819 tickets are included for the world-renowned MILITARY TATTOO. (B)

Day 13:
Edinburgh–York, England. This morning, visit magnificent FLOORS CASTLE, the stately home of the Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe. On past the abbey ruins at Jedburgh and into wild Northumberland National Park. Later, see a section of Hadrian’s Wall. In York, England’s most complete medieval city, stand in awe in front of the great structure of York Minster, then follow your Tour Director through a maze of quaint streets including the narrow Shambles. (B,D)

Day 14:
York–Coventry–Stratford-upon-Avon. In Coventry, view the splendid modern cathedral that rose from the rubble of severe World War II bombings, and in Stratford-upon-Avon, take your pictures of Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and visit SHAKESPEARE’S BIRTHPLACE. (B,D)

Day 15:
Stratford-upon-Avon–London. Today’s spectacular highlight is a guided tour of magnificent BLENHEIM PALACE, home of the 11th Duke of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Depart after lunch and return to London at about 3 pm. How about celebrating the success of your vacation by taking in one of the great West End shows? (B)

Day 16:
Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)

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City Highlights


London:
Guided sightseeing, visit St. Paul’s Cathedral and see the Changing of the Guard, if held

Hampton Court:
A special walking tour through the palace’s ornamental gardens

Stonehenge:
Visit the prehistoric monument

Salisbury:
Visit the cathedral city

Bath:
Visit the Roman relics

Newport:
Welcome dinner

Cardiff:
Orientation drive

Fishguard-Rosslare:
Cross St. George’s Channel by ferry

Waterford:
Guided walking tour

Blarney:
Visit the famous village

Killarney:
Visit the popular resort town

Ring of Kerry:
Scenic peninsula drive

Adare:
Admire the thatched cottages

Limerick:
Orientation drive

Rock of Cashel:
Take photographs of this famous landmark

Kildare:
Guided tour of the Irish National Stud

Dublin:
Orientation drive, visit Trinity College

Dublin-Holyhead:
Cross the Irish Sea by ferry

Chester:
Walking tour

Lake Windermere:
Historic steamship cruise

Grasmere:
Visit Wordsworth’s village

Gretna Green


Edinburgh:
Guided sightseeing, visit Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace

Floors:
Visit the Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe’s castle

Jedburgh:
Take pictures of the abbey ruins

York:
Walking tour

Coventry:
Admire the modern cathedral

Stratford-upon-Avon:
Take pictures of Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, visit Shakespeare’s birthplace

Blenheim:
Guided tour of the palace

Price Details US
Single room supplement: $603Triple room reduction per person: $67Extra nights per person in London:Apr.: in single room $123, in twin room $76, in triple room $69May-Oct.: in single room $223, in twin room $134, in triple room $124

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