2012 |

 

WALES & IRELAND

Tour Code - 9041

7 days London to London Bristol, Tramore, Killarney, Ennis, Dublin, Wrexham

All inclusive prices starting at: $863

Begin your trip with free time in London, then head out to explore enigmatic Stonehenge, majestic Salisbury with its magnificent cathedral, and elegant Georgian Bath. Overnight in Bristol then cross into Wales and enjoy an orientation drive in Cardiff. Motor through rich dairy farmland to Pembroke, where you take the ferry across St. George’s Channel to Ireland. Take time in Blarney then, travel on to the bustling resort of Killarney. Next, an exciting drive along the “Ring of Kerry” with spectacular views of seascapes, mountains, and verdant vegetation. Stop in Adare and see the sights on an orientation tour of Limerick. Travel east to Dublin, Ireland’s capital, where the orientation drive shows you statue-lined O’Connell Street and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Leave Ireland and cross the Irish Sea to Wales, arriving in Holyhead on the Welsh Isle of Anglesey. Spend the night in Wrexham before traveling south to England. Stop in Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon, and take photos of Anne Hathaway’s Cottage. You trip ends back in London, the finale of your wonderful adventure.

Meals

  • Breakfast - 6
  • Lunch - 0
  • Dinner - 4

Standard Features

SIGHTSEEING: Visits to Salisbury, Bath, Tramore, Blarney, Killarney, Adare, Llangollen, Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon; orientation drives in Cardiff, Limerick, Dublin
SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS: Stonehenge and Salisbury Plain, Ring of Kerry and Lakes of Killarney, Snowdonia, Ironbridge
GUIDES: Host service in London. Professional Tour Director while touring
TRANSPORTATION: Private first-class air-conditioned motorcoach. Round-trip Irish Sea crossings by day ferry
HOTELS: Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges
MEALS: Full English breakfast (B); 4 three-course dinners (D) with choice of menus
OPTIONALS: Choice of optional excursions available at reasonable prices to customise your own experience

WALES & IRELAND

Day by Day

DayDescription
1

LONDON-STONEHENGE-SALISBURY-BATH-BRISTOL.

Meet your Tour Director and travelling companions and depart at 8 am for a memorable day of sightseeing: Stonehenge, one of England's most intriguing mysteries; Salisbury with its vast cathedral, the ultimate in Early English Gothic architecture; and the elegant Georgian city of Bath, famous for its Roman relics. Overnight in Bristol, from where John Cabot sailed in 1497 to discover America. (D)

2

BRISTOL-CARDIFF, WALES-TRAMORE, IRELAND.

Cross the River Severn to the Welsh capital. An orientation drive here introduces you to the major attractions: Cardiff Castle, Cathays Park, Millennium Stadium, and the stately civic buildings. Vistas of rich dairy farmland on the way to the departure point for the ferry across St. George's Channel to Ireland, arriving at Rosslare in just under four hours. Overnight is in the seaside resort of Tramore. (B,D)

3

TRAMORE-BLARNEY-KILLARNEY.

Discover why Ireland is called the "Emerald Isle." Dungarvan, Youghal, and Cork, the country's second-largest city, are milestones on the way to Blarney, renowned for its Stone of Eloquence. Time at your leisure to see the castle and shop for Irish crafts and handmade crystal. After lunch, head through the Cork and Kerry mountains for the resort town of Killarney. (B,D)

4

KILLARNEY-RING OF KERRY-ADARE-ENNIS.

This morning, take a 160 kilometres (100-mile) coastal panoramic drive known as the "Ring of Kerry" - sparkling seascapes, mountains dotted with brightly coloured farmhouses, winding lanes bordered with subtropical vegetation, and spectacular views of the Lakes of Killarney from Ladies View. Drive via Adare, a village well known throughout Ireland for its prizewinning thatched cottages, to Limerick. Tonight, an optional banquet at Knappogue Castle is recommended. (B)

5

ENNIS-LIMERICK-DUBLIN.

Start the day with an orientation drive of Limerick that features King John's Castle and the Treaty Stone of 1691. Head east for the Irish capital via County Kildare and horse-racing country. Your afternoon in the "Fair City" starts off with an orientation drive along statue-lined O'Connell Street. Then, admire elegant Georgian squares and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Top the day with an optional dinner outing to the Guinness Storehouse. (B)

6

DUBLIN-LLANGOLLEN, WALES-WREXHAM.

Across the Irish Sea to Holyhead on the Welsh Isle of Anglesey with its tongue-twisting place names. Enjoy the best of North Wales on a scenic drive through Snowdonia National Park, including spectacular Llanberis Pass, then on to Llangollen, home of an annual national competition for poets and musicians, before arriving in Wrexham. This evening, why not join an optional excursion by barge along the Llangollen Canal? (B,D)

7

WREXHAM-IRONBRIDGE, ENGLAND-STRATFORD-UPON-AVON-LONDON.

First stop this morning at Ironbridge, "Cradle of the Industrial Revolution." More scenic highlights on the last leg of your journey. In Shakespeare's Stratford-upon- Avon, take your pictures of Anne Hathaway's Cottage and explore the town at your own pace. Return to London around 4 pm, where your holiday ends. (B)

WALES & IRELAND

Dates/Prices

NB: All prices listed are per person

May 2012

Start DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin ShareSingle
06 May 201212 May 2012On Request $1007 AUD $1295 AUD Hotel List
13 May 201219 May 2012On Request $1007 AUD $1295 AUD Hotel List
20 May 201226 May 2012On Request $1055 AUD $1343 AUD Hotel List
27 May 201202 Jun 2012On Request $1055 AUD $1343 AUD Hotel List

Jun 2012

Start DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin ShareSingle
03 Jun 201209 Jun 2012On Request $1055 AUD $1343 AUD Hotel List
10 Jun 201216 Jun 2012Open $1055 AUD $1343 AUD Hotel List
17 Jun 201223 Jun 2012Open $1055 AUD $1343 AUD Hotel List

Jul 2012

Start DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin ShareSingle
01 Jul 201207 Jul 2012Open $1055 AUD $1343 AUD Hotel List
08 Jul 201214 Jul 2012Open $1055 AUD $1343 AUD Hotel List

Aug 2012

Start DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin ShareSingle
19 Aug 201225 Aug 2012Open $1055 AUD $1343 AUD Hotel List

Sep 2012

Start DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin ShareSingle
02 Sep 201208 Sep 2012Open $1055 AUD $1343 AUD Hotel List
09 Sep 201215 Sep 2012Open $1055 AUD $1343 AUD Hotel List
16 Sep 201222 Sep 2012On Request $1055 AUD $1343 AUD Hotel List
23 Sep 201229 Sep 2012Open $1026 AUD $1314 AUD Hotel List
30 Sep 201206 Oct 2012Open $1026 AUD $1314 AUD Hotel List

Oct 2012

Start DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin ShareSingle
07 Oct 201213 Oct 2012Open $959 AUD $1247 AUD Hotel List
14 Oct 201220 Oct 2012Open $911 AUD $1199 AUD Hotel List
21 Oct 201227 Oct 2012Open $863 AUD $1151 AUD Hotel List

Accommodation Prices

Pre & Post TourCityStart DateEnd DateSingle PriceTwin PriceTriple Price
POSTLondon01 Jan 201230 Apr 2012 $130 AUD $77 AUD $58 AUD
POSTLondon01 May 201219 Jul 2012 $183 AUD $110 AUD $97 AUD
POSTLondon01 Nov 201214 Jan 2013 $141 AUD $84 AUD $62 AUD
POSTLondon20 Aug 201231 Oct 2012 $183 AUD $110 AUD $97 AUD
POSTLondon20 Jul 201219 Aug 2012 $202 AUD $140 AUD $126 AUD
PRELondon01 Jan 201230 Apr 2012 $130 AUD $77 AUD $58 AUD
PRELondon01 May 201219 Jul 2012 $183 AUD $110 AUD $97 AUD
PRELondon01 Nov 201214 Jan 2013 $141 AUD $84 AUD $62 AUD
PRELondon20 Aug 201231 Oct 2012 $183 AUD $110 AUD $97 AUD
PRELondon20 Jul 201219 Aug 2012 $202 AUD $140 AUD $126 AUD

Charges

TypeNamePrice
OPTIONALGratuity67 AUD

WALES & IRELAND

Tour Code - 9041

7 days London to London Bristol, Tramore, Killarney, Ennis, Dublin, Wrexham

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Optional Excursions

To help plan your leisure time, as well as your pre-tour budgeting, here is a list of optional excursions that may be offered on this tour. Availability is subject to sufficient participation, weather conditions, seasonal suitability, group interests, and general feasibility for your tour. Please note prices may be based on the previous year and are subject to change. Full terms and conditions are contained in the important travel documents.

PriceDetails
39  GBP

Name: AFTERNOON EXCURSION TO WINDSOR CASTLE DAILY
Location: LONDON
Description: Enjoy your guided visit to the Queen's favourite residence, the largest inhabited castle in the world. The highlight is the newly refurbished state rooms.
59  GBP

Name: A TASTE OF LONDON DAILY APRIL TO OCTOBER
Location: LONDON
Description: Ideal for your arrival day, this guided evening excursion includes a 3-course dinner with wine and beer at a contemporary London restaurant, followed by a narrated illumination cruise on the River Thames.
49  GBP

Name: BUCKINGHAM PALACE AND THE ROYAL MEWS AFTERNOONS DAILY JULY 31 TO SEPTEMBER 30
Location: LONDON
Description: First a guided visit to the Royal Mews to see the magnificent gold coach, then admire over 20 grand rooms in the palace used by the Queen for state occasions.
56  GBP

Name: GUINNESS STOREHOUSE AND SUPPER
Location: DUBLIN
Description: A unique Dublin experience: a visit to the famous Guinness Storehouse with supper included.
11  GBP

Name: JAUNTING CAR RIDE
Location: KILLARNEY
Description: Unique to Killarney, a fun outing is to take a ride in a horse drawn jaunting car through the National Park to ancient Ross Castle.
64  GBP

Name: KNAPPOGUE CASTLE BANQUET APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 31
Location: ENNIS
Description: At Knappogue Castle the costumed butler and ladies of the castle welcome you with a glass of mead before a four course dinner, including wine. Then embark on a musical medieval journey and an unforgettable evening.
26  GBP

Name: LLANGOLLEN CANAL BARGE RIDE APRIL 1 TO OCTOBER 31
Location: WREXHAM
Description: An unusual outing which takes you by barge along the Llangollen Canal, crossing over a spectacular aqueduct, before disembarking for a drink of your choice at a local inn.
29  GBP

Name: MORNING CITY SIGHTSEEING DAILY
Location: LONDON
Description: A comprehensive tour in the company of a local guide including St. Paul's Cathedral and the Changing of the Guard (if held). Note: Groups cannot visit St.Paul's on Sundays. Reduced traffic permits more sightseeing and a lower price (GBP25) applies.
28  GBP

Name: PUB EVENING
Location: KILLARNEY
Description: For local Irish flavour, take a scenic drive to a traditional inn to meet the locals over two drinks of your choice.
140  GBP

Name: SHOWNIGHT - BILLY ELLIOT (FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS)
Location: LONDON
Description: A marvellous evening in London's theatre district starts with a gourmet dinner at The Bank restaurant in Westminster followed by best seats at the Victoria Palace Theatre to see the original London staging of the inspirational musical Billy Elliot.
140  GBP

Name: SHOWNIGHT - WICKED (FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS)
Location: LONDON
Description: A marvellous evening in London's theatre district starts with a gourmet dinner at The Bank restaurant in Wesminster followed by best seats at The Apollo Victoria Theatre to see the sensational London production of Wicked.
39  GBP

Name: TOWER OF LONDON AND CROWN JEWELS AFTERNOONS DAILY
Location: LONDON
Description: Let your guide bring the 900-year-old Tower Of London to life before you inspect the fabulous Crown Jewels. Afternoons daily.
 
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