British Isles

The British Isles
Featuring England, Ireland, Wales &Scotland

From the fashionable streets of London to the magical Blarney Stone, this great adventure takes you over rolling farmland and across the Irish Sea, through England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Marvel at the mystery of Stonehenge. Celebrate Irish humor, music and dance in Dublin. Visit William Shakespeare’s birthplace, Stratford-Upon-Avon. Visit the English Lake District, Ireland’s Ring of Kerry and the valleys and mountains of North Wales. Tour the regal city of Edinburgh

15 Days
September 9 - 23, 2011

Your Tour Includes

Rount trip air from Ottawa

Door to Door sedan service to/from Ottawa airport (within 100km radius)

Hotel transfers, air taxes and fuel surcharges (subject to increase until paid in full)

All ground and sea transportation within England, Ireland, Wales and Scotland

13 nights accommodation including overnights in the capital cities of London, Cardiff, Dublin and Edinburgh

London City Tour including Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey

Visit to Stonehenge and the elegant Georgian town of Bath to visit the Roman Bath Museum’s 2,000 year old elaborate spas

Visit to the historic Blarney Castle where you can kiss the famous Blarney stone

Dublin City Tour including the Bank of Ireland, O’Connell Street, Grafton Street, Phoenix Park and St. Patrick’s Cathedral

Visit to the majestic Caernarfon Castle where the future King of England was crowned Prince of Wales

Traditional Irish House Party

13 Breakfasts, 9 Dinners

Porterage for one suitcase (per person)

Escorted by Art & Dot Jamieson

Tour Pricing
Double (2 per room) - $4599 per person
SIngle (1 per room) - $5399 per person
Triple (3 per room) - $4499 per person
(All prices are in Canadian $)

Insurance
Deluxe Cancellation and Full Medical flat rate Insurance of $300 per person (regardless of age).

Booking Details
A deposit of $250 per person plus insurance (if purchasing) must be provided by April 10, 2011. A minimum of 30 participants are required by this date for tour to operate. bookings made after this date are subject to availability and change in price. Balances are due June 26, 2011.

Itinerary

DAY 1, September 9, 2011
Overnight Flight
Overnight flight to London, England.

DAY 2, September 10, 2011
London, England - Tour Begins
Your tour begins in the capital city of London. Tonight, meet with your fellow travellers at a welcome dinner. Today, dinner will be included.

DAY 3, September 11, 2011
Dublin
During a locally guided tour of London, see Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and the changing of the guard (if held). Enjoy an afternoon at leisure to further explore the city's sites. Today, breakfast will be included.

DAY 4, September 12, 2011
London - Stonehenge - Bath - Cardiff
Visit Stonehenge, the mysterious formation that dates back to the Stone Age. Journey to the elegant Georgian town of Bath to visit the Roman Bath Museum's 2,000 year old elaborate spas. Continue to the Welsh capital of Cardiff. Today, breakfast and dinner will be included.

DAY 5, September 13, 2011
Cardiff - Ferry to Ireland - Waterford
Take in the beautiful countryside of Wales en route to the coastal village of Fishguard. Take a ferry across the Irish Sea to Rosslare, Ireland. Explore Waterford with an interesting walking tour before dinner. Today, breakfast and dinner will be included.

DAY 6, September 14, 2011
Waterford - Blarney - Killarney
Tour the new House of Waterford Crystal factory with a fascinating visitors centre and retail store housing the largest collection of Waterford Crystal in the world. Next, travel to the historic Blarney Castle. Wind your way to the top of the castle, lie back and kiss the famous Blarney Stone where, legend has it, you will be blessed with the "gift of eloquence". Today, breakfast and dinner will be included.

DAY 7, September 15, 2011
Killarney - Ring of Kerry - Killarney
Explore the Ring of Kerry where you'll find some of Ireland's most magical scenery. At the Gap of Dunloe, shop for traditional Irish goods handcrafted by local artisans. Marvel at the vistas created by windswept cliffs, rugged mountains, lakes and picturesque villages. Today, breakfast will be included.

DAY 8, September 15, 2011
Killarney - Rock of Cashel - Dublin
Today you have a chance to talk and laugh with a local family when you visit the Molanna Dairy Farm and meet its owners. Later, journey through the "Golden Vale" en route to the Rock of Cashel to visit the spot where St. Patrick preached. Your day ends in the "Fair City" of Dublin. Today, breakfast will be included.

DAY 9, September 17, 2011
Dublin
A locally guided tour of Dublin highlights the Bank of Ireland, O'Connell Street, Grafton Street, Phoenix Park and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Later, enjoy leisure time to explore the city independently. Tonight, join a fun-filled Irish House Party where everyone has the opportunity to join in song and dance. Today, breakfast will be included.

DAY 10, September 18, 2011
Dublin - Ferry Crossing - Wales
Ferry across the Irish Sea to Holyhead, Wales where you'll pass Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch, the town with the longest name in the world! Visit majestic Caernarfon Castle, where Charles was crowned Prince of Wales. Then, travel through Welsh countryside and discover some of the most fantastic scenery in all of Britain. Tonight, enjoy a traditional Welsh dinner and an introduction to Welsh Gaelic. Today, breakfast and dinner will be included.

DAY 11, September 19, 2011
Wales - Lake District - Gretna Green - Edinburgh, Scotland
Travel north into England's scenic Lake District to see charming Lake Windermere, Ambleside and Grasmere. Crossing into Scotland, stop in the town of Gretna Green where generations of runaway couples came to be married. Continue to Edinburgh, Scotland's capital city. Today, breakfast and dinner will be included.

DAY 12, September 20, 2011
Edinburgh
A locally guided tour of Edinburgh includes entrance to the famous Edinburgh Castle, home of the Scottish crown jewels and the Palace of Holyroodhouse (unless closed due to Queen's visit), the Queen's official residence in Edinburgh and the former home of Mary, Queen of Scots. The rest of the day is at leisure. Today, breakfast is included.

DAY 13, September 21, 2011
Edinburgh - York, England
En route to England visit Hadrian's Wall, built in AD 121, which served as the northern border of the roman Empire. Continue to the historic city of York and explore its quaint narrow streets, including the famous "Shambles". You'll also visit the magnificent 13th-centurey Minister Cathedral. Today, breakfast and dinner will be included.

DAY 14, September 22, 2011
York - Coventry - Stratford-Upon-Avon
Journey to Coventry and visit its famous modern Cathedral, completely rebuilt after World War II. Next, venture to charming Stratford-Upon-Avon. Visit William Shakespeare's birthplace and Anne Hathaway's thatch-roofed cottage, the childhood home of the author's wife. This evening, join your fellow travellers for a farewell dinner. Today, breakfast and dinner is included.

DAY 15
Stratford-Upon-Avon - Tour Ends
Your tour ends today in Stratford-Upon-Avon. You will be shuttled back to London, Heathrow airport for your return flight home. Today, breakfast is included.