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20 Day England Scotland Ireland DEAL HIGHLIGHTS Explore 20 Day England Scotland Ireland DEAL HIGHLIGHTS Explore London, Edinburgh, Dublin & More See Stonehenge & the Cliffs of Moher Includes Return International Flights SUMMARY London, Edinburgh and Dublin are cities steeped in history and brimming with fascinating culture, which is why they are destinations that should be on everyone's bucket list. See Big Ben, Stonehenge, Edinburgh Castle, Loch Ness, the Cliffs of Moher and so much more on this invigorating journey through world-class cities, picturesque countryside and charming villages. Discover the highlights of England, Scotland and Ireland on this incredible 20 day heritage tour. Explore the bustling cities of London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Dublin on guided tours, tour the Beatles hometown of Liverpool, visit university town Oxford, the Roman town of Bath, see Edinburgh, Durham and Royal Windsor castles, discover UNESCO listed sites, catch a ferry from Holyhead Wales to Dublin and so much more. Includes return international flights, 17 nights hotel accommodation, daily buffet breakfast, return airport transfers and more. ITINERARY Day 1 Australia - London, England Today depart from Sydney for London, England. Fly with award winning airlines such as Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific Airways, Etihad Airways or British Airways to name a few (subject to availability). Meals included: In-Flight Day 2 Welcome to London Upon arrival, be met by your English-speaking tour leader and transfer to the hotel. Overnight: Hotel Novotel Wembley, London Meals included: None Day 3 London City Tour In the morning depart from the hotel for a panoramic tour of the city: Visit Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Covent Garden, Regent Street, Oxford Street, plus more. See the Albert Memorial, Royal Albert Hall, Big Ben, Parliament and the London Eye (the world’s highest Ferris wheel). Next travel past the Tower of London; a medieval fortress built in the year 1078 by William the Conqueror, before returning back to the hotel. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight: Hotel Novotel Wembley, London Meals included: Breakfast Day 4 London & Windsor Castle (approx. 40km Day) In the morning take an excursion to the famous Windsor Castle, fortress of English kings & queens since the 14th century. Travelling to the historic city of Windsor; pass through the Thames Valley and Runnymede, where you will find the monuments of the Magna Carta and US President Kennedy. You can admire the castle, inhabited since the 12th century by royalty. From here, see the famous College of Eton founded by Enrique VI, one of the most exclusive and traditional of the country. Visit the Royal Chapel of St. George (except during special ceremonies) an example of Gothic perpendicular style, seat of the Order of the League, mausoleum of the kings and the royal apartments, splendidly restored after the fire of 1992. Return to London for the afternoon at leisure in the cosmopolitan city. Overnight: Hotel Novotel Wembley, London Meals included: Breakfast Day 5 London – Cambridge & York City Tour (approx. 350km day) After breakfast depart for Cambridge. Upon arrival take part in a panoramic tour through this small city that still retains the atmosphere of a city with a market, regardless of its international reputation as a university city. Continue to York and walk to see its ramparts, the Shambles, and its wonderful Cathedral. Few British cities possess the magic and charm of York, for its outstanding architecture and its more than 2000 years of history. Overnight: Mercure Fairfield Manor, York Meals included: Breakfast Day 6 York - Durham – Edinburgh, Scotland (approx. 390km day) Free morning in York to continue touring the city on your own. Then depart towards Durham, where the orientation tour will take us to the market square and its pioneering Romanesque cathedral which together with the Norman castle, both a World Heritage Site, dominate the city. Its history is visible in every corner, since it became a principality. Admire Hadrian’s Wall on your way to Edinburgh, a defensive fortification in the Roman province of Britannia, begun in 122AD in the reign of the emperor Hadrian. Arrive in the capital of Scotland – Edinburgh. Edinburgh has seven hills, presiding over the estuary of the river Forth. In one of these hills stands a majestic castle from the Middle Ages. Spacious and beautiful, it is a city that knows how to combine the legacy of its medieval past with the gardens, Georgian mansions and the modernity of its lively artistic life. Relax for the remainder of the day. Overnight: Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh Meals included: Breakfast Day 7 Edinburgh City Tour Morning sightseeing tour of the city. Visit Edinburgh Castle, the most characteristic building of the city which began in the 11th century, Princes Street, flanked by beautiful gardens and imposing Georgian buildings that separate the new city from the old one. See the department store Jenners, the oldest in the world, St. Giles Cathedral of Gothic origin, and stage of various historical events. Afterwards, enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight: Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh Meals included: Breakfast Day 8 Edinburgh – St. Andrews - Aviemore (approx. 200km day) In the morning, depart for the Scottish Highlands which houses castles, islands and legendary lakes. Many of the symbols that make up the Scottish idiosyncrasy, such as the skirt, tartan plaid, bagpipes and feather cap, come from this mountainous region. Stop in the city of St. Andrews, to enjoy a brief tour to discover the ruins of what was the largest cathedral in the country. See the birthplace of golf, with the Royal Ancient Golf Club. Afterwards continue to Dundee to see the Castle of Glamis's imposing architecture and decoration. On the way, visit a distillery factory. Finally, exit towards Aviemore and check-in to your hotel for the night. Overnight: Duke of Gordon Hotel, Aviemore Meals included: Breakfast Day 9 Aviemore – Inverness - Aviemore (approx. 50km day) After breakfast depart for Inverness, see the Clava Cairns, prehistoric monument and Bronze Age cemetery. Pass by the battlefield of Culloden, place where the last battle was carried out on British soil. Travel onwards by the famous Loch Ness before arriving in Aviemore to rest for the afternoon at leisure. Overnight: Duke of Gordon Hotel, Aviemore Meals included: Breakfast Day 10 Aviemore - Glasgow (approx. 220km Day) After breakfast this morning depart for Glasgow by the Great Glen crossing Fort Augustus, where you will see the exclusions of the channel Caledónico. Pass through the Commander Monument, a military force created by W. Churchill to infiltrate enemy territory, through Fort William, the largest village in the Highlands, and through the dramatic Coe Valley, site of the MacDonald clan massacre. Afterwards see Stirling Castle; declared a National Monument. This famous castle was built on top of a hill and is surrounded on three sides by cliffs cut to peak. Most of the main buildings date back to the 15th and 16th centuries and the outer defences facing the city date back to the early 18th century. In the evening continue on to Glasgow for the night. Overnight: Hotel Ibis City Centre, Glasgow Meals included: Breakfast Day 11 Glasgow Walking Tour This morning enjoy a sightseeing walking tour of the city. Glasgow has often been described as the most beautiful Victorian town. It is a vibrant and energetic city, known as the capital of style in Scotland, with its small art-deco restaurants, boutiques and cultural centres. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure. Overnight: Hotel Ibis City Centre, Glasgow Meals included: Breakfast Day 12 Glasgow - Lake District – Liverpool, England (approx. 380km Day) Depart to Windermere, located in the heart of the Lake District, which offers fantastic views of the spectacular English countryside and surrounding mountains. Then depart for Liverpool, hometown of the Beatles, which will surprise you for its cultural heritage. After London, it is the city with more theatres, museums and galleries all over the UK. The port of Liverpool was one of the most important in the world, which is why it has bequeathed a fabulous architectural heritage that gives the city a unique atmosphere. After the panoramic visit, transfer to the hotel in Liverpool. Overnight: Hotel Ibis Centre Albert Dock, Liverpool Meals included: Breakfast Day 13 Liverpool - Bath Free Day (approx. 300km Day) In the morning depart for Bath. Spend a day at leisure today in the most important Georgian city of England. This UNESCO World Heritage Site boasts some of the most exquisite architectural and historical treasures in Europe: The Roman baths, its 15th century abbey and the impressive Royal Crescent. The popularity of Bath has recently increased thanks to the reopening of its thermal spa. They are the only natural thermal baths in Britain that offer the possibility of bathing in temperate waters, as did Roman and Celts 2000 years ago. Overnight: Holiday Inn Express, Bath Meals included: Breakfast Day 14 Bath – Stonehenge - Oxford (approx. 270km day) After breakfast depart for Oxford; a famous university town located in the county of Oxford shire; home to the University of Oxford, the oldest in the English-speaking world. It is known as “the city of dreams” an expression coined by Matthew Arnold to describe the harmony in the architecture of university buildings. Upon arrival enjoy a panoramic tour of the city, including Christchurch College, Oxford’s largest and most popular. See its inner courtyards and the Cathedral, the smallest of the country. On the way to Oxford stop and visit Stonehenge. An amazing feat of engineering, Stonehenge is the most important prehistoric site in England. Overnight: Holiday Inn, Oxford Meals included: Breakfast Day 15 Oxford – Holyhead, Wales - Dublin, Ireland (approx. 370km day) After breakfast travel to Holyhead to board the ferry to Dublin (approx. 3 hours). Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure in the Irish capital city.
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