Best of Ireland and Scotland 2010
A 16-Day Trafalgar Tours tour starting from $2,850
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| Starting Price: | $2,850 |  |
| Tour Length: | 16 Days | |
| Countries Visited: | Ireland, Scotland | |
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Cities Visited: An opportunity to explore Ireland’s fantastic castles and plunging cliffs, plus the Scotland’s renowned highlands and ancient ruins. Visit the noble cities of Dublin and Edinburgh, and sample local cuisine and whisky. |
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Sightseeing Highlights
- Dublin: Views of St. Patrick''s Cathedral, DublinCastle, Phoenix Park and visit Trinity College.
- Kildare: Visit the Irish National Stud Farm andJapanese Garden.
- Waterford: Visit the crystal showroom (when open).
- Blarney: Visit to the castle.
- Limerick: Orientation includes St. Mary''sCathedral and King John''s Castle. Visit the spectacular Cliffs ofMoher and the Burren.
- Tralee: Ring of Kerry excursion
- Galway Bay: Panoramic views.
- Drumcliff: View Yeat''s burial place.
- Omagh: Visit the Ulster-American Folk Park.
- Londonderry / Derry: Walk the city walls and St.Columb''s Cathedral.
- Giant''s Causeway: Visit this geological formationof huge basalt columns.
- Belfast: See the City Hall and Queen''s University.
- Glasgow: Orientation tour, visiting St. Mungo''sCathedral, seeing George Square, Clydeside and the city chambers.Visit the Burrell Collection of Art in Pollok Park.
- Glencoe: See the Vale of Weeping.
- Isle of Skye: Visit the beautiful island.
- Culloden: Visit the famous battlefield.
- St. Andrews: View the famous golf course.
- Edinburgh: Visit the castle and views HolyroodHouse.
Dining Highlights
- 8 Irish and 6 Scottish full breakfasts
- 7 three-course dinners
- Local highlight pub restaurant dinner with wine in Glasgow
- Farewell Dinner with wine in Edinburgh
- 23 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)
First Class Travel Highlights
- First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms withprivate facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggagehandling fees and local taxes.
- Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and awashroom onboard.
- The services of one of Trafalgar''s top professional TourDirectors.
- A qualified local city guide in Dublin, Londonderry/Derry, Belfastand Edinburgh.
- Tickets are included for the world-famous Tattoo during theEdinburgh Festival.
- Ferry across the Irish Sea from Northern Ireland to Scotland.
- A stylish wallet, tour documents and a Welcome on Tour book.
- Airport transfers are provided on Day 2 and Day 16.
Airport Transfers Group transfers on arrival at Dublin Airport will operate at 08.00, 11.00 and 13.30. Return transfers from the last hotel will arrive at Edinburgh Airport at 07.00 and 10.30.
- London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive,particularly between the airport and your London hotel. But whenyou book your Trafalgar tour and take advantage of our land and airpackages, we have included a FREE transfer to and from London''sairports and your Trafalgar London hotel. For passengers who havetheir own flight arrangements we offer you the opportunity topurchase inexpensive transfers to and from London''s Heathrow -Trafalgar has negotiated special rates for the Dot2Dot transferfrom London''s Heathr
- Important - Please Note: Passengers will only beentitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing thefollowing conditions are met:
- For included transfers: Your flights must be booked directly byTrafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. For chargeabletransfers: Your Travel Agent provides detailed flight informationto Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. Oncetransfers are booked they cannot be changed.
- For London arrivals, you must stay at a London hotel booked byTrafalgar on the night of arrival and the night prior to yourdeparture date.
- Trafalgar only includes one inbound and one outbound transfer.
- In the event of flight delays outside of Trafalgar''s control, thetransfers will be deemed to be cancelled.
- All transfers are based on group transfers. No refund is thereforeavailable for missed transfers, or passengers not using thisservice.
- In the event of unforeseen events (such as road or rail works,strikes or demonstrations), Trafalgar will not be responsible fordelayed or cancelled transfers.
- Heathrow Airport: National Express Dot2Dot willpick up and drop off in time to meet all flights to/from London''sHeathrow Airport. For guests arriving at the Dot2Dot desk after22.00 hrs please make use of the courtesy phone to arrange yourtransfer to your Trafalgar hotel.
- Gatwick Airport: Passengers who have bookedTrafalgar''s Land and Air packages arriving at London''s GatwickAirport are provided with a Gatwick Express train voucher. TheGatwick Express train journey from Gatwick Airport to London''sVictoria Station takes 30 minutes. Guests then need to make theirway from Victoria Station to their Trafalgar hotel.
- European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengerswill receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on thescheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the timesspecified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves yourflight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
- Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar''s Land+Air packageand who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on thescheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also beprovided with a transfer.
- Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tourdays are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase onethrough Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additionalpre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask forprices of transfers at the time of booking your extra nightaccommodation.
- Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tourarrival or departure days but whose flights don''t coincide with thelisted transfer times below may also book and purchase thesetransfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not lessthan 21 days before the flight departure.
Edinburgh Tattoo: 6-28 August 2010 Tickets are included for the world-famous Tattoo during the Festival. Applicable to departures 24 July-14 August
Edinburgh - London train connection For passengers wishing to travel to London, Trafalgar is pleased to be able to offer one-way train service from Edinburgh to London Kings Cross.
Day 1 - Depart USA
Overnight flight to Dublin
Day 2 - Arrive Dublin (2 nights)
Welcome to Dublin and Ireland. After check-in the remainder of yourday is at leisure to perhaps admire the elegant architecture ofthis great city. This evening, you''ll meet with your Tour Directorand fellow traveling companions for a Welcome Drink. Hotel: Trinity Capital
Day 3 - Dublin sightseeing & at leisure
After a hearty Irish breakfast, our sightseeing tour with a localguide takes in this ''fair city''s'' highlights. We''ll see PhoenixPark and Dublin Castle and enjoy views of St. Patrick''s Cathedral -and our highlight will be a visit of Trinity College so that we canadmire the ancient Book of Kells. The rest of the day is at leisureto explore further. (Full breakfast)
Day 4 - Dublin - Kildare - Waterford
Today''s first stop is a visit to the Irish Stud Farm at Kildare.With a guide we will enjoy a walking tour of the Stud and see someof the country''s finest thoroughbreds. We will also visit theJapanese Garden - designed by a Japanese landscape artist at theturn of the last century. Next off to the coast of this EmeraldIsle and to the seaside resort of Waterford where we see the 12thcentury Reginald''s Tower and stop to visit the Waterford CrystalShowroom. (Full breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: The Belfry
Day 5 - Waterford - Blarney - Tralee (2 nights)
This morning''s drive takes us along the scenic coast via thefishing village of Youghal where Moby Dick was filmed, and throughthe city of Cork to Blarney where we visit the castle in order tokiss the stone and acquire ''the gift of the gab''! Finally, we drivenorth to Tralee. (Full breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Ballygarry House
Day 6 - Ring of Kerry excursion
Not only spectacular scenery today but also a Hidden Treasure willbe revealed to us by our Tour Director as we tour the Ring ofKerry. Plunging cliffs, glassy lakes, granite mountains and jaggedcoastlines regale us as our trip passes Killorglin (of Puck Fairfame), Daniel O''Connell''s Cahirciveen, Waterville and Moll''s Gapbefore returning to Tralee and our hotel for the night. (FullBreakfast)
Day 7 - Tralee - Limerick - Galway - Castlebar
This morning after breakfast we drive to Limerick where the film''Angela''s Ashes'' was set and where we see St. Mary''s Cathedral,King John''s Castle and the Treaty Stone. From here we visit themagnificent Cliffs of Moher and drive across the mysteriouslimestone landscape known as the Burren, before continuing tobeautiful Galway Bay. Then we head north to Castlebar and our hotelfor dinner and overnight. (Full breakfast / Dinner)Hotel: Days Hotel Castlebar
Day 8 - Castlebar - Londonderry (2 nights)
First we see Yeats'' grave in Drumcliff before crossing the borderinto Northern Ireland and along the shores of Lough Erne toEnniskillen in Ireland''s lake district. Then up to Omagh where westop to visit the Ulster-American Folk Park. Next via Strabane wesoon reach Londonderry/Derry where a walking tour with a localguide takes us to the city walls, some of the best-preserved inEurope. We also see the 17th century St. Columb''s Cathedral withits tower before heading to the Derry CraftVillage and on to the quay where Irish emigrants sailed tothe New World. (Full breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: City Hotel
Day 9 - Giant''s Causeway excursion
Our day begins with a drive along the beautiful Antrim coast roadas we make our way to the Giants Causeway. Here we stop to see thebasalt columns rising from the sea before we make our way back toLondonderry for the night. (Full breakfast / Dinner)
Day 10 - Londonderry - Belfast - Glasgow (2 nights)
Today''s drive takes us to the capital of Northern Ireland, Belfast.Here our sightseeing tour shows us Stormont Castle, the CityChambers and Queen''s University before heading to the port of Larnewhere we board our ferry for the sea crossing to Cairnryan inScotland. Then we drive through Ayrshire where we stop in Allowayto see the great poet Robbie Burn''s cottage before arriving inScotland''s commercial capital, Glasgow, for a leisurely two-nightstay. Tonight we will enjoy a typicalGlaswegian Highlight Dinner in a characteristic localrestaurant. (Full breakfast / Highlight Dinner) Hotel: Jurys Inn Glasgow
Day 11 - Glasgow orientation & at leisure
Another Hidden Treasure is revealed today by your Tour Director.But first our orientation tour includes a visit to St. Mungo''sCathedral and views of the City Chambers and George Square. Laterwe visit the Burrell Collection where some 9,000 artefacts andworks of art are on view. Then time at leisure and maybe join aBurns supper tonight? (Full Breakfast)
Day 12 - Glasgow - Fort William - Isle of Skye
We drive along the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond then throughGlencoe, where we will be able to take pictures of the site of thefamous 1692 massacre. Then along the shores of Loch Linnhe in theshadow of Ben Nevis and over the sea to Skye, made famous by BonniePrince Charlie. We spend the night and have dinner on thisbeautiful isle. (Full breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Tongadale
Day 13 - Isle of Skye - Loch Ness - Inverness - Culloden - ScottishHighlands
Through Glen Shiel to the banks of Loch Ness where we can look outfor the famous monster! The Loch Ness Monster is one of the bestknown cryptids, alleged animals, in the world and the firstsighting was reported in 1933. Past the ruins of Urquhart Castleand romantic scenery, we reach Inverness. Then we continue to visitthe battlefield of Culloden, where Bonnie Prince Charlie wasdefeated by Butcher Cumberland and to the ski resort ofAviemore. (Full breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Macdonald Highland Resort
Day 14 - Scottish Highlands - Pitlochry - Edinburgh (2 nights)
This morning we travel through the Cairngorm Mountains to reachBlair Castle and Pitlochry, renowned for salmon fishing. Then westop in St. Andrews to see the ecclesiastical ruins and to take apicture at the 18th hole of the famous golf course. Recently PrinceWilliam attended St. Andrews University, making it world renowned.Then through the Kingdom of Fife to the Forth Bridge where we crossthe Firth of Forth to Edinburgh. (Full breakfast) Hotel: Marriott
Day 15 - Edinburgh sightseeing & at leisure
After breakfast our guided sightseeing tour includes a visit toEdinburgh Castle and views of Holyrood House and Arthur''s Seat ateither end of the Royal Mile. We also see Princes Street and seethe new Scottish Parliament before free time - perhaps to take anexcursion to the Rosslyn Chapel, long associated with the KnightTemplars and the Freemasons, this pretty church has come tonotoriety through the popular ''Da Vinci Code''. During the EdinburghFestival in August, tickets for the spectacular Edinburgh Tattooare included. Tonight we enjoy a Farewell Dinner together with ourTour Director and fellow-traveling companions. (Full breakfast /Farewell dinner)
Day 16 - Edinburgh - USA
It is time to bid farewell to your Tour Director and new-foundfriends as our tour comes to an end and we return home with happymemories. (Full breakfast)
Edinburgh Tattoo: 6-28 August 2010
Tickets are included for the world-famous Tattoo during theFestival. Applicable to departures 23 July - 13 August.
Free airport transfers:
Transfers on Day 2 at Dublin Airport will operate at 08.00, 11.00and 13.30. Passengers arriving later should make their own way tothe first hotel. Return transfers on the last touring day willarrive at Edinburgh Airport at 07.00 and 09.00.
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Land + Air |
Single (Land Only) |
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8/6/2010 - 8/21/2010 |
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8/13/2010 - 8/28/2010 |
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8/20/2010 - 9/4/2010 |
$2,899 |
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8/27/2010 - 9/11/2010 |
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9/3/2010 - 9/18/2010 |
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9/10/2010 - 9/25/2010 |
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9/17/2010 - 10/2/2010 |
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9/24/2010 - 10/9/2010 |
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10/1/2010 - 10/16/2010 |
$2,875 |
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10/8/2010 - 10/23/2010 |
$2,875 |
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10/15/2010 - 10/30/2010 |
$2,850 |
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4/22/2011 - 5/7/2011 |
$2,865 |
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4/29/2011 - 5/14/2011 |
$2,865 |
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5/6/2011 - 5/21/2011 |
$2,865 |
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5/13/2011 - 5/28/2011 |
$2,865 |
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5/20/2011 - 6/4/2011 |
$2,875 |
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5/27/2011 - 6/11/2011 |
$2,875 |
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6/3/2011 - 6/18/2011 |
$2,875 |
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6/10/2011 - 6/25/2011 |
$2,875 |
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6/17/2011 - 7/2/2011 |
$2,875 |
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6/24/2011 - 7/9/2011 |
$2,890 |
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7/1/2011 - 7/16/2011 |
$2,890 |
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7/8/2011 - 7/23/2011 |
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7/15/2011 - 7/30/2011 |
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7/22/2011 - 8/6/2011 |
$2,990 |
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7/29/2011 - 8/13/2011 |
$2,990 |
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8/5/2011 - 8/20/2011 |
$2,990 |
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8/12/2011 - 8/27/2011 |
$2,990 |
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8/19/2011 - 9/3/2011 |
$2,899 |
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8/26/2011 - 9/10/2011 |
$2,899 |
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9/2/2011 - 9/17/2011 |
$2,899 |
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9/9/2011 - 9/24/2011 |
$2,899 |
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9/16/2011 - 10/1/2011 |
$2,899 |
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9/23/2011 - 10/8/2011 |
$2,899 |
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9/30/2011 - 10/15/2011 |
$2,875 |
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10/7/2011 - 10/22/2011 |
$2,875 |
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10/14/2011 - 10/29/2011 |
$2,850 |
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Airfare Disclaimer Documents |
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- Dublin
- Kildare
- Waterford
- Blarney
- Kenmare
- Limerick
- Galway
- Drumcliff
- Omagh
- Londonderry/Derry
- Giant''s Causeway
- Belfast
- Glasgow
- Glencoe
- Isle of Skye
- Edinburgh
Save $300 per couple on Europe land vacations!
Discover the beauty and magic of Europe during Autumn, Winter and Spring with Trafalgar. From November through April, Europe takes on a unique radiance - Autumn's vast forest of trees adorned with rich red and burnt orange leaves, snow capped mountains in Winter and fields of vibrant color during Spring. It is the season for grand carnivals, opera and symphony, and the chance to experience a fairytale white Christmas with Magical light illuminations and all the trimmings of the festive season.
And here's another special treat. As you lose yourself in the atmosphere of some of the world's most enchanting cities at a time when there are fewer crowds, you'll also save on average 30% when compared to taking the same vacation during the summer months.
*Valid on new 2010/2011 Autumn, Winter and Spring bookings when full payment on the land and air portion is made 07/06/10 – 08/13/10 for travel departed 10/21/10 – 04/03/11. Companion airfare of $199 valid for second traveler when first traveler pays full airfare, including fuel surcharges and taxes (of up to $160) on exact same itinerary. Companion airfare to Cairo is $499 plus taxes. Not valid on tours to Israel or Morocco. Valid on British Airways on select service class only, and valid only on applicable US and European gateways. Taxes of up to $160 and fees are not included. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/taxesandfees for full details. Not valid with Early Payment Discount, 150AWS2010 or AWSBAAIR. **Valid on new 2010/2011 Autumn, Winter and Spring bookings when full payment on the land portion is made 07/06/10 – 07/13/10 for travel departed 10/21/10 – 04/03/11. Not valid on City Breaks (including An English Christmas and Christmas in Paris) and Eastern Mediterranean tours. Not valid with Early Payment Discount or AWS199AIR. Promotion code is 150AWS2010. Subject to availability and offers may be withdrawn at any time. Offers are valid for groups subject to availability. Other conditions may apply. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/aws for details. CST#2077132-20
Companion flies to Europe for only $199 on air-inclusive vacations!
Each of Trafalgar's perfectly planned First Class Autumn, Winter and Spring itineraries are designed to reveal the wonders of Europe's extraordinary history and cultural heritage. They ensure that you will see, taste, hear and experience everything about a destination as you've always dream.
And here's another special treat. As you lose yourself in the atmosphere of some of the world's most enchanting cities at a time when there are fewer crowds, you'll also save on average 30% when compared to taking the same vacation during the summer months.
*Valid on new 2010/2011 Autumn, Winter and Spring bookings when full payment on the land and air portion is made 07/06/10 – 08/13/10 for travel departed 10/21/10 – 04/03/11. Companion airfare of $199 valid for second traveler when first traveler pays full airfare, including fuel surcharges and taxes (of up to $160) on exact same itinerary. Companion airfare to Cairo is $499 plus taxes. Not valid on tours to Israel or Morocco. Valid on British Airways on select service class only, and valid only on applicable US and European gateways. Taxes of up to $160 and fees are not included. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/taxesandfees for full details. Not valid with Early Payment Discount, 150AWS2010 or AWSBAAIR. **Valid on new 2010/2011 Autumn, Winter and Spring bookings when full payment on the land portion is made 07/06/10 – 07/13/10 for travel departed 10/21/10 – 04/03/11. Not valid on City Breaks (including An English Christmas and Christmas in Paris) and Eastern Mediterranean tours. Not valid with Early Payment Discount or AWS199AIR. Promotion code is 150AWS2010. Subject to availability and offers may be withdrawn at any time. Offers are valid for groups subject to availability. Other conditions may apply. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/aws for details. CST#2077132-20
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Trafalgar Great Ways to Save
Trafalgar offers great savings and discounts to help you stretch your money.
Past passengers save 5% off of the land on most tour itineraries.
There are also Early Payment Discount and Young Traveller Discounts just to name a few. The early bird catches the worm, so book now - pay early - and save money!
The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the LAND-only portion of your tour.
The earlier you pay - the more you save!
Below are our Early Payment Saving options:
Pay (min) 12 months prior to departure Save up to 10%
Pay (min) 10 months prior to departure Save up to 7.5%
Pay (min) 6 months prior to departure Save up to 5%
Please note: See individual itinerary pages for the exact value of how much you will save. All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our City Break Tours, train tours, any products in our Eastern Mediterranean section and extra night accommodation. For 2010 pre-registration bookings, payments are to be made according to 2009 brochured prices. For further details, call 800-942-3301.
Travel with Family and Friend and Save!
5 or more – Save 5%: If a group of 5-8 people travels together, a discount of 5% per person applies to the LAND-only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends!
9 or more: If 9 or more people travel together, we offer attractive group discounts based on how many people travel. In a group of 9 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for a 50% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. In a group of 16 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for 100% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour.
Please note: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach. These discounts are not combinable with our Travel Club Discount, any other rooming, young traveller or triple room discounts, and do not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Tours with Mediterranean cruises, Egypt, Israel, and extra night accommodation. All travelling passengers’ names must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify.
Share a Room and Save!
When travelling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a room-sharing basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same gender on a ‘two-bedded’ basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that, regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends, and a positive way to stretch your holiday budget. If we fail to match you, we will provide a single room at no extra cost.
Please note: This service does not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Island Hopper and Best of Greece tours, Greek tours with Mediterranean cruises, train tours, Egypt, Israel and extra night accommodation.
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