Wales and Ireland

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Enjoy 12 Days Wales and Ireland Escorted tour featuring sightseeing and many activities in England, Ireland and Wales.

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Trip Itinerary

Day 1 - On the Plane

 
Commercial Flight

Board your over­night transatlantic flight.


Day 2 - London

 
Arrive In London, England.

Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

London picture
Sightseeing

The balance of the day is free to begin exploring on your own.

Hotel

Stay at Hilton Olympia (F).


Day 3 - Llandrindod Well

 
London - Stratford - Worcester - Llandrindod Wells, Wales.
Sightseeing

Depart London and head to Stratford-upon-Avon to visit Shakespeare’s birthplace and see Anne Hathaway’s Cottage in nearby Shottery.

Sightseeing

Then to Worcester to visit the Royal Porcelain Factory shops (when open) and to see the splendid Cathedral. Cross into Wales and continue on to Llandrindod Wells.

Food and Dining

Tonight, join your Tour Director for a Welcome Drink before dinner. (CB,D)

Hotel

Stay at Metropole (F).


Day 4 - Llandrindod Well

 
Llandrindod Wells - Caernarvon.
Sightseeing

Enjoy a day of lovely Welsh scenery. Travel through Llangollen, home of a renowned music festival, and Betws-y-Coed, a popular resort.

National Parks

Then drive over the Llanberis Pass in Snowdonia National Park and on to Caernarvon. (B,D)

Hotel

Stay at Celtic Royal (F).


Day 5 - Dublin

 
Caernarvon - Dublin, Ireland.
Sightseeing

Start the day with a visit to 13th-century Caernarvon Castle with a local guide.

Sightseeing

Then stop at the railway station with the longest name in the world, Llanfair­pwllgwyn…, and cross to the Isle of Anglesey to catch the ferry to Dublin. (B)

Hotel

Stay at Jurys Custom Inn (F).


Day 6 - Dublin

 
Historical and Educational Tours

A guided tour includes views of the highlights of Dublin. Visit stately Trinity College and cross its cobblestone square to see the ancient Book of Kells.

Shopping

Your afternoon is free. You might want to stroll along Grafton Street, the main shopping street, or have a pint of Guinness in a local pub. (B)


Day 7 - Sligo

 
Dublin - Sligo.
Sightseeing

Head across Ireland, stopping in Boyle to see the ancient Cistercian Abbey. Then on to Sligo Bay and Drumcliff, the burial place of the poet W.B. Yeats. Continue on to in County Donegal. (B,D)

Hotel

Stay at Radisson SAS (F).


Day 8 - Ennis

 
Sligo - Ennis.
Sightseeing

Travel south through the Connemara hills to Galway Bay. Continue on to Ennis and make the short trip to visit medieval Bunratty Castle and Folk Park. (B)

Hotel

Stay at West County (F).


Day 9 - Ennis

 
Ennis - Ring of Kerry - Kenmare.
Sightseeing

Journey to Limerick to view King John''s 12th-century Castle. Then on to the lovely Iveragh Peninsula, known as The Ring of Kerry.

Hotel

Stay at Kenmare Bay (F).

Bus

Drive through beautiful scenery, past little towns and ancient ruins to quaint Kenmare. (B)


Day 10 - Waterford

 
Kenmare - Blarney - Waterford.
Sightseeing

Head east to visit Blarney Castle with the famous stone that gives the gift of eloquence for a kiss. Then on via Cork and through Youghal, where “Moby Dick” was filmed.

Shopping

Arriving in Waterford, take a guided tour of the fascinating Crystal Factory, and perhaps shop for some of the exquisite crystal to take home. (B,D)

Hotel

Stay at Waterford Marina (F).


Day 11 - Wales

 
Waterford - Cardiff, Wales.

At Rosslare, embark on the ferry and cross the Irish Sea to Pembroke in South Wales.

Bus

Then drive along the coast via the seaside resort of Tenby on the way to Cardiff, the Welsh capital.

Food and Dining

Celebrate your touring adventure tonight at a Farewell Dinner with new friends. (B,D)

Hotel

Stay at Copthorne (SF).


Day 12 - London

 
Cardiff - Bath, England - London.
Sightseeing

Take an orientation tour of Cardiff, to see the Castle and Millennium Stadium. Then cross back into England and drive to Georgian Bath.

Sightseeing

Visit the intriguing Roman Baths. Return to London through Windsor Great Park and Runnymede, where the Magna Carta was sealed. Your evening is free in the British capital. (B)


Day 13 - London

 
Depart London.

Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)


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