Britain & Ireland Delight

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- Return airport transfers at selected times
- 7 nights hotel accommodation
- Breakfast daily & 3 three course dinners
- Touring by by luxury air-conditioned coach
- Assistance of a professional Travel Director
- All hotel service charges, taxes, baggage handling & hotel tips  
- Sightseeing & VIP entry, including Insider Experiences
- VISITS: Britain & Ireland

Are you travelling in a group? Book a group of 5-8 travellers & get 5% off per person. Frequent traveller & young traveller discounts also available.

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London - Stratford-Upon-Avon - York - Bradford

This morning visit Stratford-upon-Avon, where you have time to see the sights & shop for souvenirs. During your orientation of York your Travel Director will take you on a walk through the web of quaint, narrow streets & show you York Minster, one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals in the world. Continue to your hotel in Bradford where you dine tonight.

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Bradford – Lake District – Gretna Green – Glasgow (2 nights)

Drive through the Yorkshire Dales to the scenic glory of the Lake District. Travelling along the shores of England's largest lake, Windermere, & through countryside that inspired the Romantic poets, you reach Grasmere. View the grave of William Wordsworth, buried at St. Oswald's Church. We cross the Scottish border & visit Gretna Green, where eloping couples would say their vows over the anvil. This afternoon your orientation tour of Glasgow includes views of the cathedral, the magnificent George Square & the River Clyde, former heart of the shipbuilding industry.

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Edinburgh Excursion

Today visit Edinburgh. Your Local Specialist takes you on a sightseeing tour of this wonderful city. View the famous castle, the Royal Mile, historic Palace of Holyroodhouse in the shadow of Arthur's Seat & the new Scottish Parliament building. Admire the elegant Georgian architecture in the New Town. Later enjoy free time to explore at leisure.

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Glascow - Belfast - Dublin (2 nights)

Follow the rugged Ayrshire coast past the island called Ailsa Craig, the stepping stone from Scotland to Ireland, then board a ferry for the short crossing to Northern Ireland. See City Hall, Queen's University & the dock where the Titanic was built during your city orientation. Finally cross the River Boyne at Drogheda to enter the Irish capital, Dublin.

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Dublin Sightseeing & free time

See Trinity College, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Phoenix Park & the stately Georgian squares with your Local Specialist. Spend the rest of the day as you please. Why not explore Temple Bar or Grafton Street, famous for its street performers? This evening consider joining an Optional Experience to an Irish cabaret.

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Dublin - Kilkenny - Waterford

Traverse County Kildare's splendid countryside. In Kilkenny see the imposing medieval castle & enjoy free time for lunch. This afternoon visit the House of Waterford Crystal showroom & see the exquisite pieces. Dine tonight at your hotel.

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Waterford  Cardiff

Cross St. Georges Channel to Wales, & continue your journey to Cardiff Bay to view the Millennium Centre & the National Assembly. View the historic Cardiff Castle & see the Millennium Stadium before arriving at your hotel.

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Cardiff - Bath - Windsor - London

Cross the Severn Estuary into England and the glorious city of Bath. See splendid Georgian architecture during your orientation. Perhaps consider a visit to the Roman Baths. View the world's oldest & largest inhabited castle during your visit to Windsor. Why not enjoy a stroll along the banks of the river or shop for Royal souvenirs. Later arrive back in London where your amazing holiday ends.