Exploring Scotland & Ireland featuring Northern Ireland June 16 – 28, 2019 Presented by Claremont McKenna College Alumni Association An educational travel program designed as an optional extension of CMC’s 30th annual Euromeet weekend in Edinburgh, Scotland June 14 – 16, 2019. Karen Goodrich Travelstore VIP 18881 Von Karman Ave. Suite 1400 Irvine, CA 92612 949.930.9288 direct // 949.930.9261 fax 13 Days ● 17 Meals: 11 Breakfasts, 6 Dinners Per Person Land Rates*: Double $3,799 Single $4,449; Triple $3,749 Not included in price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $295 per person, Hotel Transfers and Round Trip Air **Air-inclusive pricing can be given upon request * All Rates are Per Person and are subject to change IMPORTANT CONDITIONS: Your price is subject to increase prior to the time you make full payment. Your price is not subject to increase after you make full payment, except for charges resulting from increases in government-imposed taxes or fees. Once deposited, you have 7 days to send us written consumer consent or withdraw consent and receive a full refund. (See registration form for consent.) Collette’s Flagship: Collette’s tours open the door to a world of amazing destinations. Marvel at must-see sights, sample regional cuisine, stay in centrally located hotels and connect with new and captivating cultures. These itineraries offer an inspiring and easy way to experience the world, where an expert guide takes care of all the details. 906767 Collette Must-See Culinary Experiences Inclusions Inclusions Explore the ruins of Tour the "Fair City" of Sample the "Water of historic Urquhart Castle Dublin with a local guide. Life" at a Scottish whisky on the banks of Loch Embark on a scenic distillery. Ness. cruise on beautiful Loch Join in the fun during a Be transported to a Ness. night of traditional Irish bygone era during a Set out on a walking tour food and entertainment. traditional “night on the of Derry featuring its town” in 20th century medieval city walls. Ulster. Embark on one of the world’s most breathtaking rail journeys along the Causeway Coast. Highlights: Edinburgh, Choice on Tour, Whisky Distillery, Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Glasgow, Belfast, Titanic Experience, Giant's Causeway, The Causeway Coast Rail Journey, Derry, Glenveagh National Park, Dublin, Castle Stay Day 1: Sunday, June 16, 2019 Day 3: Tuesday, June 18, 2019 Overnight Flight From rugged Edinburgh Today it’s your choice! natural beauty to vibrant and historical Get acquainted with this regal city on cities, the diverse charms of Scotland a locally guided panoramic tour; and Ireland await. explore both Old Town and New Day 2: Monday, June 17, 2019 Town before visiting the Palace at Edinburgh, Scotland - Tour Begins Holyroodhouse,* the Queen’s official Your tour opens in Edinburgh, residence in Edinburgh and former Scotland’s capital city. Tonight, home of Mary Queen of Scots -OR- experience how traditional Scottish for a different perspective, join a local ingredients are getting a modern twist expert for an in-depth walking tour of during a welcome dinner at one of the Edinburgh’s Old Town; meander the city’s popular restaurants. (D) cobbled streets and narrow alleyways before descending into the city’s hotel, located in a charming village in underground vaults to uncover a world the Highlands. (B, D) unchanged since the 18th century. (B) Day 6: Friday, June 21, 2019 Day 4: Wednesday, June 19, 2019 Ballachulish or Tyndrum - Glasgow Edinburgh - St. Andrews - Begin your day with a breathtaking Inverness Travel to St. Andrews, the drive in the heart of Scotland as you beautiful town in the Kingdom of Fife pass through Glencoe and Rannoch that gave the world the game of golf – Moor. Arrive in the Victorian to see the Royal and Ancient metropolis of Glasgow, Scotland’s Clubhouse and the famous Old largest city. Take in the sights with a Course. Next, stop at Pitlochry, a local expert before enjoying an vibrant Victorian town. Discover its evening at leisure in this bustling city. old-world appeal as you explore this (B) popular resort town on your own. Day 7: Saturday, June 22, 2019 Enjoy a privately guided tour at one Glasgow - Ferry Crossing - Belfast, of Scotland’s renowned whisky Northern Ireland This morning, distilleries and taste for yourself why travel along the scenic Ayrshire coast Highland malt whisky is considered to your ferry. Cross the famed Irish the world’s finest. (B, D) Sea as we head for Northern Ireland’s Day 5: Thursday, June 20, 2019 capital city of Belfast. Later you are Inverness - Loch Ness – invited to a traditional Irish céilí. This Ballachulish or Tyndrum This experience takes you back to the morning take a scenic cruise on cobblestoned streets and Irish fare of Loch Ness before disembarking at turn of the century Ulster. Enjoy a hot the base of famed Urquhart Castle. toddy or a glass of Guinness as you Explore the ruins of this historic lose yourself in the rousing music. stronghold where acts of chivalry and Then it’s time to dance! (B, D) defiance exhibit more than 1,000 Day 8: Sunday, June 23, 2019 years of Scottish history. Continue Belfast Enjoy a privately guided south through Scotland’s stunning tour of Belfast, Northern Ireland’s Great Glen before arriving at your largest city. Learn about the struggles in this great city’s history as you pass traditional music at one of the city’s through its distinctive neighborhoods. best farm-to-table restaurants. (B) See “Samson” and “Goliath,” the Day 10: Tuesday, June 25, 2019 massive cranes of the Belfast Derry - County Donegal - shipyard. Complete today’s tour with Glenveagh National Park - a visit to the award-winning Titanic Enniskillen Today’s journey Experience museum. (B) showcases the rugged beauty of Day 9: Monday, June 24, 2019 County Donegal. Visit spectacular Belfast - Glens of Antrim - Giant's Glenveagh National Park, a natural Causeway - Derry Venture along the wonderland with 40,000 acres of stunning Antrim Coastal Route, mountains, lakes and woodland. stopping at the Giant’s Causeway, a Enjoy a guided visit to stately UNESCO World Heritage site. Glenveagh Castle, set amidst the Formed by volcanic activity millions colorful splendor of one of the finest of years ago, the causeway resembles gardens in Ireland. (B, D) an old cobbled road leading mystically Day 11: Wednesday, June 26, 2019 into the sea. Then, embark on one of Enniskillen - Barberstown Castle, the world’s most beautiful railway Republic of Ireland After a leisurely journeys along the Causeway morning, depart on a journey through Coast.** Soak up the incredible the scenic countryside and cross into scenery before arriving in the walled the Republic of Ireland. We end our city of Derry. Set out on a walking day at Barberstown Castle, a regal tour featuring the medieval city walls, 13th-century castle and country house St. Augustine's Cathedral, and the hotel in the heart of Ireland’s Ancient Guildhall. This evening, perhaps you East. (B) will discover why Derry is one of Ireland’s best kept secrets during an Day 12: Thursday, June 27, 2019 optional evening of storytelling and Barberstown Castle - Dublin - Barberstown Castle A locally guided tour of Dublin highlights the world- Itinerary at a glance renowned St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Day 1 Overnight Flight O’Connell Street, Grafton Street, Days 2, 3 Radisson Collection Hotel Phoenix Park and the city’s Royal Mile Edinburgh, magnificent rows of lovely Georgian Edinburgh town homes. Spend the rest of your Day 4 Palace Hotel, Inverness day at leisure as you delve further into Dublin's cultural treasures. This Day 5 Glencoe Hotel, evening, toast the end of an incredible Ballachulish adventure during a farewell dinner at Day 6 Hotel Indigo Glasgow, your castle hotel. (B, D) Glasgow Day 13: Friday, June 28, 2019 Days 7, 8 Maldron Hotel Belfast Barberstown Castle - Tour Ends City, Belfast Your tour comes to a close. (B) Day 9 City Hotel Derry, Derry Day 10 Manor House Country Hotel, Enniskillen Days 11, 12 Barberstown Castle, Straffan On some dates alternate hotels may be used. Experience It! Titanic Experience in Belfast Perhaps the greatest moment to mark your time in Belfast will be your visit to the Titanic Experience museum. Belfast is, after all, the birthplace of the Titanic. Before you even enter the doors of this great museum, see “Samson” and “Goliath,” the massive cranes of the Belfast shipyard. As you make your way into the award-winning museum, prepare to be amazed; the museum extends over nine galleries and combines special effects, dark rides, full-scale reconstructions and interactive features to tell the Titanic’s tragic and unbelievable story in a truly fresh way. From her turn-of-the-century conception in Belfast to the discovery of the wreck, trace the ship’s full journey. It is an experience that will undoubtedly be a highlight of your tour. Please Note: IMPORTANT: We recommend that our clients IDENTIFICATION traveling abroad take a photocopy of their passport Passports are required for this tour at your expense. and applicable visas. It should be packed separately Certain countries require a minimum of 6 months from your actual passport and visa. We also passport validity from date of return home. You are recommend leaving a copy at home with your strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate emergency contact. for details. 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