Tripology

Commercial Flight

Board your over­night transatlantic flight.

Relaxation

After checking into your hotel, the remainder of your day is at leisure.

Hotel

Stay at Park Plaza County Hall (SF).

Sightseeing

Sightseeing with a local guide features Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace.

Sightseeing

This afternoon, London is yours to explore. (B)

Sightseeing

Drive southwest to visit the town of Salisbury to view its Cathedral. Next is Stonehenge to visit its mysterious stone circle.

Sightseeing

On arrival in Plymouth, an orientation tour includes the Mayflower Steps, the point of departure for the Pilgrims.

Food and Dining

Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Drink with your Tour Director and fellow travelers. (CB,D)

Hotel

Stay at Copthorne (F).

Sightseeing

Enjoy coastal views on the drive to Penzance. Next, see St. Michael's Mount, then head out for the picturesque village of St. Ives, a popular haunt for artists.

Bus

Later, return to Plymouth. (B)

Sightseeing

Journey to Glastonbury to visit the Abbey ruins and see the legendary tomb of King Arthur. Then head northeast to historic Bath, where an orienta­tion tour includes a visit to the Roman Baths and a drive along the Georgian streets.

Bus

Later, cross into Wales and its capital, Cardiff.

Food and Dining

Tonight, enjoy a Welsh dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)

Hotel

Stay at Angel (SF).

Sightseeing

Begin your day with a morning orientation tour of Cardiff to view its mighty Castle. Later, drive through South Wales to the port of Pembroke, where the dynasty of Henry VII of the Tudors began.

Then board a ferry and cross the Irish Sea to Rosslare, in Ireland. On arrival, it is a short drive to Waterford. (B,D)

Hotel

Stay at The Belfry (F).

Sightseeing

Your first stop today is the Waterford Crystal Showrooms. Then enjoy a scenic drive through the fishing village of Youghal and on to Cork. Next, visit Blarney Castle to acquire the “gift of the gab” by kissing the Blarney stone, before reaching pretty Kenmare. (B,D)

Hotel

Stay at Kenmare Bay (F).

Sightseeing

Today's highlight is a drive around the “Ring of Kerry.” Plunging cliffs, shimmering lakes, wind swept mountains, and pristine beaches all form part of this photographer''s delight.

Museums

The rest of the day is at leisure to explore Kenmare with its many shops, museums and cafés. (B)

Bus

Travel via the prettiest village in Ireland, Adare, with its thatched cottages, on the way to Limerick on the River Shannon.

Sightseeing

Here, an orientation tour shows you King John's Castle, St. Mary's Cathedral and the treaty stone. Next is the spectacular Cliffs of Moher which tower approximately 700 feet above the roaring Atlantic Ocean. (B)

Hotel

Stay at Days Inn (F).

Sightseeing

After your introduction to Galway, drive through the rocky and wind-swept landscape of Connemara. Stop along the way to view the Abbey at Kylemore. Continue through Yeats' Country to Sligo. (B,D)

Hotel

Stay at Sligo Park (F).

Bus

Drive through County Donegal, crossing the border into Northern Ireland and continuing on to Derry.

Sightseeing

A sightseeing tour shows you the city walls, which are some of the best-preserved in Europe. Next visit the Giant's Causeway with its huge basalt columns rising from the sea. Then on to Belfast. (B,D)

Hotel

Stay at Europa (SF).

Sightseeing

Sight­seeing highlights of Belfast include City Hall, Queen's University and the shipyard where the Titanic was built. Then drive south to Dublin, Ireland's capital. (B)

Hotel

Stay at Camden Court (F).

Sightseeing

A sightseeing tour with a local guide includes a visit to Trinity College, to see the 800 year old “Book of Kells,” views of Phoenix Park, St. Patrick''s Cathedral, Dublin Castle and more.

Relaxation

Then there is time at leisure. (B)

Board the ferry and cross the Irish Sea to Holyhead on Anglesey Island in Wales.

National Parks

Make a stop to view Conwy Castle before seeing the magnificent mountain passes of Snowdonia National Park on your journey through North Wales.

Hotel

Overnight in medieval Chester with its half-timbered buildings and old Roman city walls. (B,D) Stay at Rossett Hall (F) or Crowne Plaza (SF).

Sightseeing

Begin the day with a walking tour of Chester to admire its Tudor architecture, the Cathedral and galleried “Rows.”

Bus

Then journey into the beautiful scenery of England's Lake District, an area that inspired Wordsworth's poetry. (B,D)

Hotel

Stay at North Lakes (F) or Windermere Hydro (F).

Sightseeing

Travel over the border to Scotland, stopping at Gretna Green, renowned for marrying eloping couples against their parents' wishes. Next, head north to Glasgow where an orientation tour shows off the Cathedral, George Square and the River Clyde.

Food and Dining

This evening, why not join your Tour Director for a traditional Robbie Burn's Night? (B)

Hotel

Stay at Radisson SAS (SF).

Sightseeing

Drive along the banks of Loch Lomond to Glencoe. Then on through Fort William, in the shadow of Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the British Isles.

Enjoy more stunning scenery as you ferry “over the sea to Skye.” (B,D)

Hotel

Hotel : Stay at Tongadale (F) or King's Arms (F).

Sightseeing

Free time this morning to explore the island before returning to the mainland. Travel along the banks of Loch Ness and stop at the ruins of Urquhart Castle to see if you can spot “Nessie.”

Bus

Next is Culloden, site of the famous battle, before reaching the Scottish Highlands later this afternoon. (B,D)

Hotel

Stay at Macdonalds Highlands Resort (F) in Aviemore.

Golfing

This morning drive to the famous golf course at St. Andrews to see the 18th hole. Continue over the splendid Forth Bridge to Edin­burgh, Scotland's lovely capital. During the Festival, tickets to the spec­tacular Edinburgh Tattoo are included. (B)
Note: Tickets to the Military Tattoo are included on Jul 16-31 departures.

Hotel

Stay at Holiday Inn (F) or Holiday Inn North (F).

Sightseeing

Sightseeing with a local guide highlights Princes Street, the ancient Royal Mile, Holyrood House, Arthur's seat, the New Town with its beautiful Georgian architecture, and the new Scottish Parliament buildings. End the tour with a guided visit to the apart­ments inside Edinburgh Castle.

Sightseeing

There is plenty of free time this afternoon for independent activities.

Performing Arts

Tonight, why not enjoy some true Scottish entertain­ment with bagpipes and highland dancing? (B)

Bus

Travel through the Scottish Borderlands past Jedburgh Abbey and back into England. Stop for a brief visit at Hadrian's Wall.

Sightseeing

End the day in York, where a walking tour includes the famous “Shambles” and ends at the magnificent Minster.

Food and Dining

Tonight savor a Farewell Dinner. (B,D)

Hotel

Stay at Quality (F).

Sightseeing

Journey past Sherwood Forest of Robin Hood fame. In Coventry, once the home of Lady Godiva, see the two cathedrals.

Sightseeing

Continue past Anne Hathaway's cottage to Stratford-upon-Avon for a visit to Shakespeare'' birthplace.

Bus

Later, drive through the scenic English countryside en route back to London. (B)

Your home­bound flight arrives the same day. (B)