Britain and Ireland Delight 2010

An 11-Day Trafalgar Tours tour starting from $1,499

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Tour Length: 11 Days
Countries Visited: England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales
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  • Triple Room Discount available
 
More Information About This Tour:
Tour Type:
 Escorted Tour
Tour Category: Regional
Tour Operator: Trafalgar Tours
Tour Code: TT-BIDE-2010
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Cities Visited:
London, Stratford, York, Lake District, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Belfast, Dublin, Waterford, Cardiff, Bath

Get a closer look at the long standing castles, churches and old-fashioned towns of England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Ireland and Wales.

 

Sightseeing Highlights
  • Stratford-upon-Avon: Visit the town ofShakespeare''s birth.
  • York: Orientation including the Minster andShambles.
  • Glasgow: Orientation tour.
  • Edinburgh: Sightseeing includes Princes Street andthe Royal Mile.
  • Belfast: Orientation includes the City Hall andQueen''s University.
  • Dublin: Sightseeing includes views of St.Patrick''s Cathedral and Trinity College.
  • Kilkenny: See its ancient castle.
  • Waterford: Visit the Crystal showroom (when open).
  • Cardiff: View Cardiff Castle.
  • Bath: Admire the Georgian town.
  • Stonehenge: See the ancient stone circle.
  • Salisbury: View the cathedral.

Dining Highlights
  • 1 continental breakfast and 1 buffet breakfast in London
  • 7 full English, Scottish or Irish breakfasts
  • 4 three-course dinners
  • 12 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)

Travel Highlights
  • Accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
  • All hotel service charges, taxes, baggage handling and hotel tipsare included.
  • Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats.
  • Services throughout the tour of a professional Tour Director.
  • The services of a Trafalgar Representative at your London hotel.
  • Specialised local guide in Edinburgh and Dublin.
  • Ferry across the Irish Sea from Scotland to Northern Ireland andIreland to South Wales.
  • For London airport shuttle service, conditions apply.
  • A stylish wallet, tour documents and a Welcome on Tour book.

Airport Transfers
  • 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.
 

Day 1 - Depart USA
Overnight flight from USA.

Day 2 - Arrive London
Time to relax after checking into your hotel.Hotel: Jurys Inn Islington

Day 3 - London - Stratford - Leeds
We drive to Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare''s birthplace. Then toYork to see the Minster andthe ''Shambles'' and our hotel. (Continental breakfast /Dinner)Hotel: Jurys Inn

Day 4 - Leeds - Glasgow (2 nights)
We drive through the Yorkshire Dales to the scenic glory of theLake District. Then along theshores of Lake Windermere and on to Scotland and our Glasgowhotel. (Full breakfast / Dinner)Hotel: Campanile

Day 5 - Edinburgh excursion
We drive to Edinburgh where sightseeing shows us Princes Street,the Royal Mile, and views of the castle and Holyrood House. Then weenjoy some time at leisure before we return to Glasgow. (Fullbreakfast)

Day 6 - Glasgow - Belfast - Dublin (2 nights)
We travel into Burns country to Stranraer where we take the ferryto Belfast. Our orientation shows us the City Hall and Queen''sUniversity then on to Dublin. (Full breakfast)Hotel: Ardmore

Day 7 - Dublin sightseeing
This morning our guided sightseeing tour shows us Trinity College,the Bank of Ireland, St. Patrick''s Cathedral, Phoenix Park and theelegant Georgian squares. (Full breakfast)

Day 8 - Dublin - Waterford
Today''s journey takes us through horsebreeding country in CountyKildare as we make our wayto medieval Kilkenny to see its ancient castle. Then on toWaterford. (Full breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Waterford Marina

Day 9 - Waterford - Cardiff
First we take the ferry from Rosslare to Fishguard. Then on toCardiff to see its historic castle andmore before reaching our hotel. (Full breakfast / Dinner)Hotel: Legacy International

Day 10 - Cardiff - Bath - Stonehenge - London
We cross the Severn Bridge into England and drive to Bath with timeto maybe visit the Roman Baths. Then we journey on to seeStonehenge and Salisbury cathedral. Finally back to London. (Fullbreakfast) Hotel: Jurys Inn Islington

Day 11 - London - USA
Bid farewell on your return flight home. (Buffet breakfast)

 

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A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link.

Documents
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

  • London
  • Stratford
  • York
  • Lake District
  • Glasgow
  • Edinburgh
  • Belfast
  • Dublin
  • Waterford
  • Cardiff
  • Bath
 

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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

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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 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:

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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.

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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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