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Irish & British Focus Starting at $2749.00*

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Discover three of the most beautiful lands in Tour start Tour end Trip Highlights: Europe—and their capitals—with this epic British and • Galway Farm Visit Irish tour package. • Welsh Banquet 11 10 17 • St. Patrick's Cathedral Days Nights Meals • Roman Baths • Cardiff • Tower of London • Cliffs of Moher

Hotels: • Herbert Park Hotel • The Hardiman Hotel • The Rose Hotel • Dooley's Hotel Waterford • Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel & Spa • Mercure London Bridge Hotel

2020 Irish & British Focus - 11 days/10 nights

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 Dublin | EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum | Welcome Day 2 Dublin Tour | Taylors Three Rock Pub Drink

Tour Dublin with a local guide to see the spacious Georgian squares and streets, Your Irish tour begins 2:00 PM at your Dublin hotel. Tour EPIC The Irish Emigration landmark public buildings, and graceful townhouses. Visit St. Patrick's Cathedral, Museum with your knowledgeable tour guide, and discover the stories of the men founded in 1191. The afternoon is free to explore on your own. Head to Taylors and women who left Ireland and the culture they brought with them. In the evening, Three Rock Pub for dinner followed by a show with Irish music and dance. (B, D) enjoy a welcome drink with your group before dining independently.

Day 3 Clonmacnoise Monastic Site | Galway Day 4 Cliffs of Moher | Tralee Journey across rolling pastures to visit the ancient monastic site of Clonmacnoise. Head to Galway for a relaxing cruise beautiful Lough Corrib, and savor an Irish Stop at a farm to watch trained dogs herd sheep and enjoy tea with scones. Travel coffee as you watch an Irish dancing demonstration (seasonal). Enjoy free time through the Burren to visit the Cliffs of Moher, soaring high above the Atlantic before dinner to browse the specialty stores, cafés, and pubs in the lively city of Ocean. Ferry across the River Shannon Estuary and head to Tralee. (B, D) Galway. (B, D)

Day 5 South Pole Inn | Dingle Day 6 Blarney Castle | Waterford Crystal | Waterford Tour

Head to the Dingle Peninsula, where you'll visit the South Pole Inn, home of the Visit Blarney Castle to kiss the famous "Stone of Eloquence" or stroll the gardens. Antarctic explorer Tom Crean. Take the Slea Head Drive to view the stunning Then travel along the coast to Waterford to witness the creation of crystal coastal scenery, then enjoy free time in the charming town of Dingle. Enjoy a cozy masterpieces at the House of Waterford Crystal. Take a walking tour of Waterford dinner at Finnegans back in Tralee. (B, D) City with local guide, exploring its Viking and Norman heritage, before dinner. (B, D)

Day 7 | Cardiff Day 8 Roman Baths |

Travel by ferry from Rosslare to Pembroke in South Wales. Journey through Take a panoramic drive around Cardiff. Visit Bath, the city known for its natural, the countryside to Cardiff, the of Wales. Tour Cardiff Castle, built in Roman mineral-rich hot springs and tour the Roman Baths, popular for more than 2,000 times and transformed into an elaborate Gothic-style residence in the 19th century. years. On Plain, view the prehistoric circle of vast stone monoliths at Enjoy a fun Welsh evening with dinner and entertainment. (B, D) Stonehenge. Continue to London, where you'll enjoy a free evening. (B)

Day 9 London Tour | Tower of London Day 10 London Sightseeing Tour London to see the famous landmarks, including Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and the Houses of . Visit the Tower Enjoy a day of sightseeing in sightseeing in London with your voucher for a Hop- of London to see the fortress, the Beefeaters in their distinctive uniforms, the ravens, On, Hop-Off tour. Enjoy a farewell dinner at your hotel. (B, D) and the Crown Jewels. The afternoon and evening are free to explore and dine on your own. (B)

Day 11 Tour Ends in London

Your program ends after breakfast. (B) B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner

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