England Scotland Ireland Trip Itinerary!

Highlights of England, Scotland & Ireland J U LY 26 – AUGUST 6, 2018 Member FDIC

Explore Great Britain and Ireland’s emerald landscapes and cultural hubs. 12 Journey from England’s cosmopolitan capital to Edinburgh, where the city streets have been declared DAYS masterpieces of urban planning. Then, pass through the Lake District and Wales en route to the Emerald Isle, where you’ll grab a pint with Dubliners. Finally, make your way along the beyond-scenic Ring of Kerry and Cliffs of Moher, taking in stunning sea views as you go.

Your tour includes Overnight flight | 1 night

Day 1: Travel day • 10 nights in handpicked hotels Board your overnight flight to London today. • Breakfast daily, 5 three-course dinners with beer or wine • Multilingual Tour Director London | 2 nights • Private deluxe motor coach Day 2: Arrival in London • Guided sightseeing and select entrance fees Included meals: welcome dinner Welcome to England! Meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers at tonight’s welcome dinner. Your tour highlights Day 3: Sightseeing tour of London Included meals: breakfast • London’s many world-class, free museums View the regal landmarks of England’s vibrant and cosmopolitan capital on a guided • The unmatched charm and wit of the Irish sightseeing tour. • Edinburgh’s unique Georgian architecture • Pass the grand Trafalgar Square and Baroque-style St. Paul’s Cathedral, perched atop Ludgate Hill • Tasting a Guinness in Dublin • See Westminster Abbey, the setting for royal coronations, weddings and funerals • The authentic local pub culture • View icons like Big Ben, the London Eye, Tower Bridge and the Tower of London • Storybook-worthy emerald landscapes • Stop by Buckingham Palace, where you may catch the Changing of the Guard Enjoy a free afternoon in London or add an excursion. Where you’ll go + Windsor Castle

Edinburgh | 2 nights SCOTLAND Day 4: Travel to Edinburgh Edinburgh Included meals: breakfast Journey by train through the English countryside and past the lochs and hills of Windermere Scotland. Later, arrive in the Scottish capital. Liverpool Enjoy a free evening in Edinburgh or add an excursion. Dublin Cliffs of Moher + Scotch Whiskey Tasting & Dinner Limerick Holyhead Shannon Ring of Kerry Day 5: Sightseeing tour of Edinburgh ENGLAND County Kerry Blarney Castle London Included meals: breakfast Get to know Edinburgh in all its medieval beauty on a tour led by a local expert. • View the elegant Georgian New Town and the Royal Mile, two UNESCO World Heritage sites OVERNIGHT STAYS • Pass the Sir Walter Scott Monument, the largest monument to a writer in the world 2 nights • London • Enter Edinburgh Castle to view the Scottish crown jewels and Stone of Scone 2 nights • Edinburgh Spend a free afternoon exploring Edinburgh on your own or add an excursion. 1 night • Liverpool + Abbotsford House & Melrose Abbey (seasonal, April–October) or 2 nights • Dublin + Royal Yacht Brittania (seasonal, November–March) 2 nights • County Kerry 1 night • Limerick Liverpool | 1 night Day 6: Liverpool via the Lake District Included meals: breakfast, dinner Starting at Starting at Travel through the emerald green landscapes of the Lake District en route to Liverpool, England. $5,003* $5,613* • Take in picturesque views of farmland, forests, hills and brooks for double occupancy, with for single occupancy, with • Visit Dove Cottage, once home to Poet Laureate William Wordsworth (Please note: insurance and airfare included insurance and airfare included From November through February you will visit the Brontë Parsonage Museum.)

Round trip airport transfers to and from the St Louis Lambert airport will be arranged at an additional cost to be determined by the actual number of tour participants. Make Dublin | 2 nights your reservation now by contacting Rob Callahan at 573-785-0044. A deposit of $699 Day 7: Travel to Dublin per person for double occupancy and $709 per person for single occupancy is due to secure your reservation. Included meals: breakfast, dinner

*Prices are per person based on double occupancy and are valid on the July 26, 2018 departure. All prices and Travel through the untamed wilderness of Wales to Holyhead, where you’ll board a itineraries are subject to change. Please see goaheadtours.com/terms for additional Terms & Conditions. high-speed ferry across the Irish Sea to Dublin.

Day 8: Sightseeing tour of Dublin Included meals: breakfast Take a comprehensive tour of Ireland’s capital city with a local expert leading the way. • Pass St Stephen’s Green and admire the Georgian architecture of Merrion Square • Walk down Grafton Street to see the Molly Malone statue and Trinity College • Stop in Phoenix Park, site of the presidential residence • Step inside the soaring St. Patrick’s Cathedral • End your tour with an included pint at a local pub in the Temple Bar district Enjoy a free evening in Dublin or add an excursion. + Traditional Irish Evening (seasonal, April–October)

County Kerry | 2 nights Day 9: County Kerry via Blarney Included meals: breakfast, dinner Continue your journey through the Emerald Isle today. • Visit the famed Rock of Cashel • Enter Blarney Castle to kiss the legendary Blarney Stone Day 10: The Ring of Kerry Included meals: breakfast Set out on the Ring of Kerry, a 112-mile coastal route that covers some of Ireland’s most spectacular scenery. • Pass the pristine Lakes of Killarney and gaze across Dingle Bay • Enjoy unsurpassable views of the Skellig Islands • Visit the picturesque village of Sneem, “The Knot in the Ring”

Limerick | 1 night Day 11: The Cliffs of Moher Included meals: breakfast, farewell dinner Marvel at some of western Ireland’s most mesmerizing coastline and the striking Cliffs of Moher today. Continue on to Limerick and relive memories of your tour during this evening’s farewell dinner. Day 12: Departure Included meals: breakfast (excluding early morning departures) Transfer to Shannon airport for your flight home.

HIGHLIGHTS OF ENGLAND, Customize your experience SCOTLAND & IRELAND

Create a more personal journey by adding optional excursions that speak to your interests. Excursions offered on the same day willoccur at different times, so there’sno need to choose—you’re free to do as much or as little as you’d like. Save $10* when you book your excursion up to 3 days before your tour departs. Please note: Excursions that require advance reservation will only have this discounted price listed. Call to start customizing your tour: 1.573.785.0044

Day 3: Windsor Castle | $99* (5 hours, departs in Day 8: Traditional Irish Dinner & Show | afternoon) $99/$109* (5 hours, evening with dinner) Led by a Blue Badge Guide, you’ll travel to Windsor for a Enjoy this special evening of Irish food, music and live guided visit to the world’s largest and longest-inhabited entertainment. Dinner will be served first, giving you a castle. Founded by William the Conqueror in 1070, taste of traditional Irish dishes. You’ll then be treated to Windsor has been the British Royal Family’s preferred a live show of Irish music and dance. Join in the fun as retreat for the past 900 years. Step inside the State you enjoy a merry and memorable night. Please note: The Apartments and St. George’s Chapel (closed Sundays), specific venue and day of the week for this excursion may where the Knights of the Garter ceremony takes place. change due to availability. This excursion is seasonal and View the exhibit of royal treasures on display within the runs from April through October. castle. You’ll then have time to stroll through the town of Windsor and have a look at Eton College, a prestigious prep school attended by Princes William and Harry. Please note: Windsor Castle is occasionally closed when in use by the Royal Family; a visit to Henry VIII’s Hampton Court will be substituted when necessary. This excursion requires advance reservation and must be booked at least 20 days prior to departure.

Day 4: Scotch Whisky Tasting & Dinner | $125* (3 hours, evening with dinner) This evening, make your way through Edinburgh to the Royal Mile, where you’ll enjoy a three-course dinner at a traditional Scottish restaurant. As you dine, enjoy whisky pairings personally selected by a professional Scotch connoisseur. This excursion requires advance reservation and must be booked at least 20 days prior to departure.

Day 5: Abbotsford House & Melrose Abbey | $95/$105* (5 hours, departs in afternoon) Travel through the Scottish Borders region to Abbotsford, where you’ll enjoy an included lunch. Continue on to Abbotsford House, the 19th-century estate of Sir Walter Scott. The poet designed his home in the Romantic style to imitate the elaborate baronial estates of British aristocrats. Today it serves as a museum for the Scottish memorabilia and artifacts that Scott collected throughout his lifetime. Later, visit the ruins of Melrose Abbey, one of the most impressive of the four Borders abbeys. Please note: This excursion is seasonal and runs from April through October.

Day 5: Royal Yacht Brittania | $85/$95* (3 hours, departs in the afternoon) For over 44 years, the Royal Yacht Britannia served as a floating residence for Britain’s Royal Family, playing host to world leaders during state visits and acting as a private escape for Queen Elizabeth II. Step back in time as you make your way through lavishly furnished royal apartments and the more modest crew’s quarters below deck. Please note: This excursion is seasonal and runs from November through March.

*Optional excursions may be purchased up to 3 days prior to departure or while on tour. Pre-purchased optional excursions cannot be canceled within 3 days prior to departure or while on tour. Select optional excursions require advance booking and cannot be purchased or canceled after the advanced reservation deadline. GAT accepts payment by cash, Visa or MasterCard for optional excursions purchased on tour. Additional fees may apply for optional excursions purchased on tour. Excursions require a minimum number of participants to operate. Details and prices are subject to change. Due to seasonal hours of operation and availability, some excursions may not operate. If this occurs, you will be refunded any payments made for that excursion post-tour.