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irElandOne hundred thousand welcomes!Ireland is a country steeped in history and culture, where folklore is a part of everyday life. Indulge yourself in breathtaking landscapes, beautiful coastal beaches, the unique atmosphere, quaint Irish villages and be charmed by the locals, who will always have the time for a friendly wave or chat.

tHE BritisH islEsThe British Isles are a group of islands off the northwest coast of continental Europe that include the islands of Great Britain, Ireland and over six thousand smaller isles. There are two sovereign states located on the islands: Ireland (sometimes called the Republic of Ireland) and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (commonly known as the United Kingdom).

Left to right: London Bus passing Big Ben; Bagpiper at Urquhart Castle, Scotland; Millennium Centre, Wales; Trinity College, Dublin

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scotland The Land of Thistle & Heather Scotland is a haven of purity, beauty, wilderness and romance. Its ruggedness, honesty and authenticity makes it one of the most interesting countries in the world. This evocative nature coupled with the buzzing world of film, celebrity, challenge, adventure and reality makes Scotland a must-see country.

England England is the lifeblood of Great Britain and has had a huge impact on the history of the world. All the regions of England are easily accessible from London, famous for its history, culture and pageantry. With its pomp and ceremony, wonderful idiosyncrasies and vibrant diversity, today’s England is friendly, welcoming, fascinating and fun.

nortHErn irElandNorthern Ireland is a land of immense variety, with wave-swept coastal drives, hazy mountains, vast open moorland, loughs and glassy lakes, heavy with fish. There are intriguing towns and villages tucked away, cosmopolitan cities, each with their own history and culture. Compact and accessible, it’s a region you can tour at your own pace.

WalEs With dramatic mountains, tumbling rivers, green valleys and Europe’s largest concentrations of medieval fortresses, it is a real gem. The Welsh have a unique culture, language and heritage distinguish them from the English. Although best-known for their unpronounceable place names, roaring men’s choirs and fierce Rugby teams - this is a friendly and hospitable nation.

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Time Zone: Western European Time Zone Western European Standard Time (WET) is the same time as Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)

Population of Britain: (2009)59,755,700England: 49,997,100 Scotland: 5,114,600 Wales: 2,946,200Northern Ireland: 1,697,800Ireland: 4,400,000

National Capital: LondonIreland Capital: Dublin

Land Area of Britain: 242,000 sq.km

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International dialling code: +44 (UK) +353 (Ireland)Source: Wikipedia: Date access Jan 2010

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*Child = 3 years to 15 years

the highlands adventurer adult child*

Prices From 97 92

Departs Edinburgh: Daily (24 Mar - 31 Oct 13) 8:00 a.m., Tour returns approx. 8:00 p.m.

rosslyn chapel, dunfermline & stirling castle adult child*

Prices From 73 69

Departs Edinburgh: Tue / Thu / Fri (24 Mar - 31 Oct 13) 9:00 a m., Tour returns approx. 5:30 p.m.

loch ness, Glen coe & the highlands adult child*

Prices From 88 84

Departs Edinburgh: Daily (24 Mar - 31 Oct 13) 8:00 a m., Tour returns approx. 7:30 p.m.

stirling castle, loch lomond & Glengoyne adult child*

Prices From 73 69

Departs Edinburgh: Daily (24 Mar - 31 Oct 13) 9:15 a m., Tour returns approx. 6:00 p.m.

loCh nESS, glEn CoE & ThE highlandS departs Edinburgh - scottish day tour

ThE highlandS advEnTurEr departs Edinburgh - scottish day tour

STirling CaSTlE, loCh loMond & glEngoYnE departs Edinburgh - scottish day tour

roSSlYn ChaPEl, dunFErMlinE & STirling CaSTlEdeparts Edinburgh - scottish day tour

Board your waiting motorcoach and get ready for a day of adventure. As you head towards the Highlands you’ll see the amazing Forth Railway Bridge. Then try some delicious home baking in the beautiful Highland town of Pitlochry.

Enjoy the stunning scenery as you travel through the spectacular and unique wilderness of the Cairngorms National Park.

Loch Ness is justly famous all over the world for its beauty and mystery. We stop here for lunch and you’ll have ample time for some delicious food and a thrilling ‘monster spotting’ trip out on the waters of the loch~.~Optional extra - subject to seasonal availability.

Your day of Highland adventure starts as you travel out of Edinburgh, past the historic city of Stirling and on to Glen Coe, where you ll be able to soak up the atmosphere and take photos. When you stand in Glencoe, you’ll feel the past come to life as our guide tells you about the terrible massacre of the MacDonald Clan.

Your journey continues along the banks of Loch Linnhe to the pretty town of Fort William, past Ben Nevis – Britain’s highest peak – and on up the Great Glen. As your tour heads north, you’ll pass a series of beautiful Lochs and be able to enjoy some of Scotland’s most stunning scenery.

As you drive north out of Edinburgh you ll be amazed by the engineering miracle of the Forth Railway Bridge. Then, as you are travelling through Stirlingshire, our guide will bring to life the turbulent times of William Wallace - dramatised in the film Braveheart - and explain his link to the countryside you’re passing through.

We’ll stop at the beautiful city of Stirling, site of the Wallace Monument. You’ll have ample time to explore the stunning castle^ or stroll through the beautiful and ancient streets that surround it.

This tour starts with a modern marvel, the Forth Railway Bridge. As you cross into Fife your guide will tell you about the heroes of Scotland’s past who battled in this ancient kingdom.

Your first stop is the town of Dunfermline. Walk down the beautiful nave of Dunfermline Abbey^, the final resting place of Robert the Bruce, who battled for Scotland’s right to be a nation.

Into Stirlingshire you will have a brief stop at the city of Stirling, site of the monument of Scottish hero William Wallace (whose life was dramatised in the film Braveheart). You’ll have time to stroll through the ancient streets that surround it. There is also the chance to explore the stunning castle^.

Glen Coe is broodingly beautiful and steeped in history. As you stand at the mouth of the glen, you’ll feel the past come to life as our guide tells you about the terrible massacre of the MacDonald Clan.

The route home takes you past the beautiful city of Stirling and you’ll be able to see its stunning castle and learn more about the exploits of William Wallace that were dramatised in the film Braveheart.

At the top of the Great Glen you’ll get your first sight of Loch Ness - justly famous all over the world for its beauty and mystery. You’ll drive along the full length of the loch, stopping at Urquhart Castle for an unforgettable photo opportunity and then continuing on to the world famous Loch Ness Centre. There is also the chance to take a thrilling ‘monster spotting’ trip out on the loch, if you want.

The northernmost point of your journey is Inverness, the capital of the Highlands. You’ll drive through this beautiful city and your driver will then turn south and take you through the beautiful Spey Valley, allowing you to soak up the scenery on the way.

As the day’s shadows lengthen, you can sit back and enjoy the homeward leg of your journey, which will take you past the majestic peaks of the Cairngorms, on through beautiful Perthshire, and back to Scotland’s capital.

Take in the view along the Duke’s Pass. Our route takes you through the spectacular pass which offers breathtaking views to the peaks of the stunning Trossach Mountains and carries you past some of Scotland’s most picturesque lochs.

Your lunchtime stop is by Loch Lomond. Why not try lunch at a traditional pub built out of a 300-year-old oak tree and then walk the shores of Britain’s largest expanse of fresh water?

The journey home holds one last treat. You’ll have the chance to visit one of Scotland’s most beautiful distilleries and get a taste of the true spirit of the country - a Highland Malt Whisky^.Ôptional Extras

From Stirling, head to Bannockburn, the battlefield where Robert the Bruce routed the English in 1314.

The tour finishes with a historical mystery at Rosslyn Chapel̂ , made famous in Dan Brown’s novel, The Da Vinci Code. Is this the resting place of the Holy Grail? No one really knows, but you’ll love the chapel and the beautiful walk you can take through Roslin Glen and the ruins of Rosslyn Castle.Ôptional extras

Stirling Castle

Apprentice Pillar, Rosslyn Chapel ©Rosslyn Templars

Duke’s Pass

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Left: Highland Games celebrations, Braemar; Right: Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness

Glencoe

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st andrews, Falkland palace & the East newtz of Fire adult child*

Prices From 79 73

Departs Edinburgh: Fri / Sat / Sun (25 Mar - 31 Oct 13) 9:00 a.m., Tour returns approx. 6:00 p.m.

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Prices Fromadult child*

Glasgow: Departs 9:15 a.m., Returns: 6:00 p.m. 84 77

Edinburgh: Departs 8:00 a.m. Returns 7:30 p.m. 84 77

Departs Edinburgh & Glasgow: Mon / Fri / Sat / Sun (25 Mar - 31 Oct 13)

ST andrEWS, Falkland PalaCE & EaST nEWTz oF FirE departs Edinburgh - scottish day tour

loCh loMond, loCh aWE, oBan & invEraraYdeparts Edinburgh / Glasgow - scottish day tour

BaMBurgh CaSTlE, alnWiCk CaSTlE & SCoTT’S viEW departs Edinburgh - scottish day tour

John o’groaTS and ThE Far norTh departs inverness - scottish day tour

Today drive to Fife crossing the Firth of Forth - there will be a chance to take a photo of famous Forth Railway Bridge.

St Andrews is the star attraction of this tour. As the spiritual home of golf, it is a must-see for all devotees of the game, but it also boasts a stunning beach, great cafes and shops, a beautiful university and an ancient cathedral.

Travel west to Falkland and there will be some time to walk round this beautiful village with its unique craft shops and houses. There is an option of visiting the Palace~, which has the oldest tennis courts in use anywhere in the world.~Optional extra - subject to seasonal availability.

Depart Edinburgh and head through Scotland’s bustling central belt to show you Scotland’s largest city, Glasgow. Then it’s on to Loch Lomond (the largest expanse of fresh water in the country) where you will stop off at the conservation village of Luss for coffee and sightseeing.

Head deep into the Highlands, passing through breathtaking scenery (including views along Loch Awe, the longest in Scotland). The countryside here is rich with history. Pass haunting Kilchurn Castle (historically a stronghold of the Campbell Clan) and the Pass of Brander (where Robert the Bruce had a notable victory).

The tour starts heading south to our first stop of the day at Bamburgh and its imposing castle^. There is time to visit or simply stroll along the beach.Stop off at Melrose Abbey.Ôptional extra

Drive south through the Scottish Borders, pausing for a photo stop at Melrose Abbey - widely regarded as one of the most beautiful ruins in Europe. Robert the Bruce’s heart is thought to be buried at the Abbey and it is the final resting place of a number of other Scottish Kings.

Depart Inverness and head across the beautiful Black Isle to the Cromarty Firth. Driving through this beautiful landscape, there will be a chance to learn about the history of the region, including the story of the First Duke of Sutherland, whose agents were involved in the most notorious of the Highland clearances in the 19th Century.

Travel through the brooding and magnificent landscape of Caithness. This is a beautiful place full of amazing scenery and some of Scotland’s most fascinating and rare wildlife. At lunchtime enjoy a coastal stop at one of the region’s picturesque harbours. There will be the chance to learn about the region’s traditional herring fishing industry.

Bamburgh castle, alnwick castle & scott’s View adult child*

Prices From 84 77

Departs Edinburgh: Mon / Wed / Sat (24 Mar - 31 Oct 13) 9:00 a m., Tour returns approx. 7:00 p.m.

John o’Groats and the Far north adult child*

Prices From 101 97

Departs Inverness: Tue / Thu (25 Mar - 31 Oct 13) 9:15 a.m., Tour returns approx. 7:30 p m.

Continue to the East Neuk. This is an often forgotten corner of Fife that has some particularly beautiful historic fishing villages and coastal scenery.

To finish, stop at Anstruther and have the chance to experience an award-winning “fish supper”~ (as it’s known to true Scots). Return home full of good food and good memories.~Optional extra - subject to seasonal availability.

Continue to Oban where there will be time to explore this Victorian seaside town. Climb up to McCaig’s Tower, take in the views to the Isles of Mull and Kerrera and try some of the freshest seafood you’ll ever have tasted.

On the way back to Edinburgh, visit the seat of the Campbell Clan at Inveraray, where there will be a stop to enjoy an ice-cream, homemade sweets, cakes and coffee while drinking in the beauty of Loch Fyne.* Meals not included

The star attraction of the tour is Alnwick Castle .̂ This is the second largest inhabited castle in England and has been lived in for over 700 years. It is full of fascinating things to see and mysteries to uncover. This castle is one of the film locations from the series of the Harry Potter films.Ôptional extra

The road home goes through the wonderful borders scenery with a pause at one the most stunning views over the countryside - Scott’s View, made famous by Sir Walter Scott.

After lunch continue to John O’Groats where the will be more photo opportunities. Stroll along the cliff-top path at Duncansby Head and take in the dramatic views of sea stacks and the sea itself. Duncansby is rich in birdlife including guillemot, kittiwakes and, its most famous residents, puffins (until late July). There are binoculars available on-board our mini-coach there is a chance for a “close-up” view.

After visiting Duncansby, continue southward to Inverness travelling through some breathtaking scenery.

Falkland Palace © Visit Britain

St Andrews Golf Course

Alnwick Castle

Scott’s View

Loch Lomond

Puffin

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Left: National Wallace Monument; Right: Kilchurn Castle

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day 2 | Go Monster huntingAfter a delicious Scottish breakfast, explore the loch. Why not take a boat tour over to Urquhart Castle~, visit the Loch Ness 2000 Exhibition~, or just monster hunt from the shore? As you travel south take in the majestic sweep of the Great Glen and the stunning heights of Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain. Then visit Glen Coe and feel the past come to life as our guide describes the terrible massacre of the MacDonald Clan. The route home travels past the beautiful city of Stirling and its stunning castle to learn more about the exploits of William Wallace - the Scottish hero brought to life in the film Braveheart. Return to either Edinburgh or Glasgow.~Optional extra - subject to seasonal availability.

day 4 | castles, Mountains & loch nessDeaprt Skye for the stunningly beautiful Eilean Donan Castle^. Drive past the spectacular Torridon Mountains and through the stunning scenery of Glen Affric. Stroll up to a beautiful waterfall, surrounded by ancient Caledonian Forest. Then it’s on to your bed, near the fabled shores of Loch Ness. Overnight Drumnadrochit.Ôptional extra

day 5 | Monster hunting, historic Battlefields and homeToday there is time to explore Loch Ness. Why not take a boat tour over to Urquhart Castle^, visit the Loch Ness 2000 Exhibition^, or just monster hunt from the shore? Head south and have the chance to visit the battlefield of Culloden^, the site of the defeat of the Jacobite forces. En route, pass the stunning Cairngorm Mountains and be able to explore the picturesque town of Pitlochry before arriving back in Edinburgh and Glasgow.Ôptional extra

ThE highlandS ExPEriEnCE 2 days - 1 night - departs Glasgow or Edinburgh

ThE highlandS highlighTS 5 days - 4 nights - departs Glasgow or Edinburgh

day 1 | head into the highlandsFrom Edinburgh: Leaving the capital behind, travel to Stirling to join with your fellow travellers. From Glasgow: Head towards Stirling to join with the other travellers from Edinburgh.

Travelling together from Stirling, continue the tour with a woodland walk in the Highlands at Dunkeld. Experience the breathtaking Drumochter Pass, past the stunning peaks of the Cairngorm National Park and visit Culloden~, last stand of the Jacobites against the British government forces. Sleep by the Shores of Loch Ness. The first day ends at Drumnadrochit, a beautiful welcoming village on the banks of Loch Ness.Overnight Drumnadrochit.~Optional extra - subject to seasonal availability.

price includes:• 1 night accommodation in bed

& breakfast or 3-star hotels with private facilities

• Breakfast daily• Service charges and taxes

price includes:• 4 nights accommodation at

a bed & breakfast or a 3-star hotel with private facilities


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Glasgow: Departs 9:45 a.m., Returns: 5:45 p.m. 247 268 290 311

Edinburgh: Departs 8:00 a.m. Returns 7:00 p.m. 247 268 290 311

Child and Senior rates on request. Valid Tue / Thu / Sat (24 Mar - 31 Oct 13)

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Glasgow: Departs 9:45 a.m., Returns: 5:30 p.m. 880 965 1071 1156


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day 1 | trossachs to obanThis wide-ranging tour starts by heading west through the beautiful scenery of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park to Kilmartin Glen. Here you’ll explore Scotland’s ancient past. Walk in the footsteps of the first Scots at Dunadd Hill Fort and the Temple Wood Stone Circle. Then it’s on to the picturesque seaside town of Oban. Overnight Oban.

day 2 | high hills and historyTravel through the haunting landscape of Glen Coe (scene of the terrible massacre of the MacDonald Clan) past Ben Nevis (Britain’s tallest peak) and on, over the sea, to the magical Isle of Skye. Overnight Kyleakin.

day 3 | Explore skyeExplore Skye’s mysteries and landscape. Here the mountains and beaches beckon, so lose yourself amongst the spectacular scenery of the Cuillin Mountains, the slanting hills of Quiraing and the incredible Trotternish Peninsula. Overnight Kyleakin.

Bagpiper wearing Traditional Highland costume©British Tourist Authority

Glencoe

Eilean Donan Castle

The shores of Loch Ness

Left: Urquhart Castle; Right: Trossachs National Park

Quiraing, Isle of Skye ©Stefan Krause

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HigHlands dream7 days - 6 nights - skye and orkney - Extended day tours

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Departure dates: 6, 20 May | 3, 17 Jun | 1, 15, 29 Jul | 12, 26 Aug | 9, 23 Sep 2013

Child and Senior rates on request.

Price includes:• 6 nights accommodation at a

bed & breakfast or a 3-star hotel with private facilities


day 1| trossachs to obanThis wide-ranging Highland and Islands tour starts by heading west through the beautiful scenery of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park to Kilmartin Glen. Here you’ll be able to explore Scotland’s ancient past. With over 5,000 years of history laid out before you, you’ll be able to walk in the footsteps of the first Scots at Dunadd Hill Fort and the Temple Wood Stone Circle. Overnight Oban.

day 2 | high hills and historyDay two takes you through the haunting landscape of Glen Coe (scene of the terrible massacre of the MacDonald Clan), past Ben Nevis (Britain’s tallest peak) and on, over the sea, to the magical Isle of Skye. Overnight Kyleakin.

day 3 | skyeYou’ll have the whole of the third day to explore Skye’s beautiful landscape. Here the mountains and beaches beckon, so lose yourself amongst the spectacular scenery of the Cuillin Mountains, the slanting hills of Quiraing and the incredible Trotternish peninsula. Overnight Kyleakin.

day 4 | castles, Mountains & Loch nessOnce you leave Skye the first stop is a visit to idyllic Eilean Donan Castle*. You then drive past the spectacular Torridon Mountains and through the stunning scenery of a. Here you can stroll up to a beautiful waterfall, surrounded by ancient Caledonian Forest. Then it’s on to your bed, near the fabled shores of Loch Ness. Overnight Drumnadrochit.

day 5 | orkney IslesOn day five you head north via Inverness and the spectacular coastal scenery of the Moray and Cromarty Firths. Then you board the ferry for the memorable trip to the mysterious and magical Orkney Isles. Once you arrive you can take in the stunning scenery and start exploring. You’ll visit the beautiful Italian Chapel, which was built by Italian prisoners of war. You’ll also see the famous Churchill Barriers – causeways that were constructed to protect the British naval fleet from submarines. Overnight Kirkwall.

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day 6 | ancient history of the IslesFrom your base in Kirkwall, which boasts many craft and gift shops to enjoy, you’ll spend the whole of day six exploring the islands. This is a land full of ancient history and you’ll be able to take in prehistoric marvels such as the Maeshowe* chambered cairn, the world-famous Neolithic village of Skara Brae* and the brooding stone circles of Stenness and the Ring o’Brodgar. The day will finish with a visit to beautiful St Magnus Cathedral. Overnight Kirkwall.

day 7 | home via Inverness, culloden and the cairngorms.The last day starts with an early ferry ride back to the mainland. Then you’ll get the chance to take in Inverness, the capital of the Highlands. As we head home, you’ll be able to visit the battlefield of Culloden*, the site of the defeat of the Jacobite forces. You’ll also pass the stunning Cairngorm Mountains and explore the picturesque town of Pitlochry.*Optional extras

nEoLIthIc VILLagEs of orknEy & scotLandMystery surrounds the standing stones of the Neolithic era, usually used to describe a period of about two millennia from 4000 BC. It was during this period that Orkney’s grandest ancient monuments were built. There are great individual monoliths, from the Setter Stone of Eday, to the Yetnasteen of Rousay and North Ronaldsay’s Stan Stane. There are atmospheric chambered burial cairns, such as Maeshowe, Cuween and the Tomb of the Eagles. But most awe-inspiring of all are the great stone circles at stenness and Brodgar, in the heart of Neolithic Orkney – a complex of monuments, settlements and tombs that was granted UNESCO World Heritage status in 1999.

skara Brae is an astonishingly well-preserved Neolithic village on the edge of the bay of Skaill. Covered up for thousands of years by shifting sand, it was only in 1850 that a storm revealed the honeycomb of houses, complete with stone cupboards, beds and cooking hearths. So it is in Orkney: history is sometimes hidden, but is always lying just below the surface, waiting to be discovered.

Skara Brae

Loch Lomond

Eilean Donan Castle

Skara Brae

Left: Glencoe in Winter; Right: Maeshowe

Ring of Brodgar

Left: Trossarchs National Park; Right: Village of Kirkwall

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price includes:• Group transfer on

arrival and departure• Sightseeing by luxury

coach throughout• Edinburgh open-top bus tour

(9-day tour only)• Services of a professional

tour director• Superior First-Class hotels

with private bath/shower • Full Scottish breakfast daily (B) • 6 dinners (D) including:

− Ghillie Dhu Ceilidh with traditional Scottish band in Edinburgh

− Scottish Highland Evening − 4 table d’hote dinners

• Welcome get-together drink• Sightseeing tours of

Glasgow and Edinburgh• Scenic cruise of Loch Lomond• Ferry to the Isle of Skye• Whisky tasting and tour at a

Speyside Distillery• Scottish afternoon tea and

scones at Falls of Feugh• Reserved seats for Edinburgh

Military Tattoo on July 28 to August 18, 2013 departures

• Visits and admissions to: − Kelvingrove Art

Gallery & Museum, − Inveraray Castle, − Clan Donald Centre at

Armadale Castle, − Culloden Battlefield

Visitor Centre, − Balmoral Castle or Crathes Castle, − Glamis Castle, − St. Andrews − Edinburgh Castle

• All local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase, per person

SCoTTiSh drEaM8 days - 7 nights or 9 days - 8 nights - Escorted coach tour

day 1 | Glasgow city tourArrive Glasgow Airport. Complimentary group transfer departs Glasgow Airport at 8:00 am, 10:00 am or 12:00 noon. Passengers arriving later transfer to the hotel at their own expense. At 2:30 pm take a coach tour to see the attractions of Glasgow including Victorian buildings, parks, Glasgow Cathedral and the River Clyde, famous for ship building. Visit collections in Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, originally opened in 1901. Chat with your tour director and fellow travellers over a welcome drink before dinner. (D)

day 2 | loch lomond cruise & inveraray castleDepart Glasgow and drive north along the banks of Loch Lomond with views of Ben Lomond. At Tarbet embark on a short cruise around the loch and admire the views. Then travel across the mountain pass of “Rest and Be Thankful” to visit Inveraray Castle. This Campbell family home was built between 1746 and 1789. A guided tour will reveal the history of the family as you view the Armoury Hall and many of its fine rooms. Browse around the nearby town, planned by the Campbell family. Then journey across Rannoch Moor and through Glen Coe, a glen made famous by the Campbells’ massacre of the Clan Macdonald in 1692 and continue to Ballachulish on the coast. (B,D)

day 3 | isle of skye & clan donald centreThis morning head north via Fort William and take the “Road to the Isles”, stopping for photos at the Glenfinnan Monument. At Mallaig cross by ferry to the Isle of Skye. Visit the Clan Donald Centre to discover the history of the Clan Donald, Lords of the Isles. Drive through part of the island and return to the mainland by bridge, stopping at the Eilean Donan Castle. Then drive along the shores of Loch Ness, famous for its monster before continuing to your hotel. Enjoy a special cabaret with Scottish Music and dance. (B,D)

day 4 | culloden Battlefield & distillery Drive to Culloden Moor to tour the Visitor Centre. Walk around the battlefield where, on 16th April 1746, British Government forces defeated the army of Prince Charles Edward Stuart in just one hour and ended hopes of restoring the Jacobite Stuarts to the British throne. Continue into Speyside to tour the Speyside Cooperage and also Glenfiddich Distillery to view Whisky making and sample “a wee dram”. Continue to your 19th Century Mansion Hotel in Blairs. (B, D)

day 5 | Balmoral castle & afternoon teaDrive along “Royal Deeside”. Pass the Royal Family’s Balmoral Castle and visit the Crathie Church near the village of Banchory stop at the Falls of Feugh, a charming tea shop. Sample afternoon tea with scones and enjoy a talk on bagpipes, fishing or other aspects of Highland life. Continue to Blairs to your 19th century mansion in time for dinner. (B,D)

day 6 | Glamis castle & st. andrewsTravel through Aberdeenshire to visit Glamis Castle, the setting of “Macbeth”. Drive across the Tay Bridge to St. Andrews, the “Home of Golf.” See the Royal and Ancient Clubhouse and the Old Course and enjoy free time to visit the British Golf Museum or browse through the medieval town with its cathedral and castle. Drive south into Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital. In the evening take a tour of Edinburgh before experiencing a pub dinner followed by typical Scottish Entertainment. (B,D)

scottish dreams 8 days / 7 nights (Sunday & Wednesday Departures)Prices from

adult seniors 60+

17 Mar - 21 Apr 2013 (Sun), 24 Apr 2013 (Wed) 1651 2110 1585 2026

28 Apr - 26 May (Sun + Wed) 1747 2206 1677 2118

29 May - 24 Jul 2013 (Sun + Wed) 1848 2307 1774 2215

28 Jul - 18 Aug 2013 (Sun + Wed) 2055 2514 1973 2415

29Sep - 10 Nov (Sun + Wed) 1651 2110 1585 2026

21 Aug - 25 Sep 2013 (Sun + Wed) 1848 2307 1774 2215

scottish dream 9 Days / 8 Nights: On request

Left: St. Andrews Golf Course ‘The Home of Golf’ © BTA; Right: Ben Lomond © Britain On View

If you have booked the 9-day tour, spend an additional day in Edinburgh on your own. Use your voucher for an open-top bus tour.

day 9 | homeward boundTake a shuttle bus transfer to Edinburgh Airport. (B)

Edinburgh Castle © Visit Scotland

Glenfinnan Monument, Scotland © Visit Scotland

day 7 | Edinburgh castle & city tourThis morning explore Edinburgh on a sightseeing tour. Compare the mansions of the Georgian 200-year-old “New Town” with the medieval townhouses along the Royal Mile. See Princes Street, the shopping thoroughfare that separates the two areas. Finish your tour at the Edinburgh Castle where you can see historic buildings and enjoy views of Edinburgh. The balance of the day is free for independent exploring, shopping and dining. On July 28 to August 18, 2013 departures enjoy the Military Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle. (B)

day 8 | depart Edinburgh airport or Extend your stayIf you are on an 8-day tour, tour ends with a group transfer arriving at Edinburgh Airport by 6:30am or 9:00am. (B)

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SCoTTiSh iSlES and glEnS11 days - 10 nights - Escorted coach tour


arrival and departure • Sightseeing by luxury

coach throughout• Services of a professional

tour director• Accommodation in Superior &

First-Class hotels with private bath/shower

• 10 Full Scottish breakfasts (B)• 9 dinners (D) including:

− Pub dinner at the Beehive Inn, Edinburgh

− Scottish Highland Cabaret − 7 table d’hôte dinners

• Welcome get-together drink• Sightseeing tours of Glasgow

and Edinburgh• Ferry to the Isle of Skye • Ferry to Orkney • Whisky tasting and tour at

Glenfiddich Distillery• Walking tour of Edinburgh• Reserved seats for Edinburgh

Military Tattoo on July 28 to August 13 departures

• Visits and admissions to − Glasgow Cathedral, − Ben Nevis Highland Centre, − Dunvegan Castle, − Inverewe Gardens, − Caithness Horizons, − Skara Brae, − Ring of Brodgar, − St. Magnus Cathedral, − Italian Chapel, − Dunrobin Castle, − Urquhart Castle, − Culloden Battlefield

Visitor Centre, − Fort George and

Edinburgh Castle • All local taxes, hotel service

charges & porterage for one suitcase, per person

day 1 | Glasgow arrival & city tour Arrive Glasgow Airport. Complimentary group transfer depart Glasgow Airport at 8:00am, 10:00am or 12:00 noon. Passengers arriving later will transfer to the hotel at their own expense. At 2:30pm take a coach tour to see Glasgow’s main attractions. Visit Glasgow Cathedral, dating from the 12th century. Chat with your tour director and fellow travellers over a welcome drink before dinner. (D)

day 2 | loch lomond & Glen coeTravel into the Highlands as you drive alongside the shores of Loch Lomond. Continue across the Rannoch Moor and through Glen Coe. Continue through Fort William and shop at the Ben Nevis Highland Centre. Take the “Road to the Isles” passing Loch Shiel and the Glenfinnan Monument to cross by ferry to the Isle of Skye. Drive through part of the “Misty Isle” and cross back to the mainland by bridge to your hotel near the Kyle of Lochalsh. (B, D)

day 3 | isle of skye tour & dunvegan castleToday discover the Isle of Skye’s Cuillin Mountains. Visit Dunvegan Castle, stronghold of the Chiefs of MacLeod. Stroll through formal and woodland gardens before driving through more island scenery. Stop in Portree, the capital, where colourful houses cluster around a large harbour. Return to your hotel for free time before dinner. (B, D)

day 4 | inverewe Gardens Stop for photos at the Eilean Donan Castle before enjoying more Highland scenery as you drive past Loch Maree. Visit Inverewe Gardens, 50 acres of bleak headland converted into a haven of trees and shrubs. Travel past lochs and Gruinard Bay to Ullapool, an active fishing and ferry port. Drive through Ullapool and check into your hotel. (B, D)

day 5 | highland scenery Today explore one of Scotland’s most remote Highland areas. Stop in Durness, one of Scotland’s most remote hamlets. Learn about the 18th and 19th century Highland Clearances. Stop in Bettyhill, a village built in 1814 to replace crofts destroyed by the Clearances and continue to Thurso. Visit Caithness Horizons Museum and check in to your hotel. (B, D)

Isle of SkyePiper at Eilean Donan Castle ©BTA

Scottish Highland cow

Couple enjoying the Gardens

Pitlochry

Spey Valley

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scottisH Kiltthe kilt is a knee-length garment with pleats at the rear, originating in the traditional dress of men and boys in the Scottish Highlands of the 16th century. Since the 19th century it has become associated with the wider culture of Scotland in general, or with Celtic (and more specifically Gaelic) heritage even more broadly. It is most often made of woollen cloth in a tartan pattern.Although the kilt is most often worn on formal occasions and at Highland games and sports events, it has also been adapted as an item of fashionable informal male clothing in recent years, returning to its roots as an everyday garment.

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day 6 | isle of orkney & skara BraeTake a ferry ride to the port of Stromness to the main island of Orkney. Visit Skara Brae, a 5,000-year-old village. View the Ring of Brodgar, a circle of prehistoric standing stones and stop in Kirkwall to see the 12th century St. Magnus Cathedral. Drive across the Churchill Barriers, created during World War II. See the Italian Chapel, built from two Nissan huts with elaborate trompe l’oeil paintings before driving to Stromness for the return ferry ride. (B,D)

day 7 | John o’ Groats & dunrobin castleDrive along the coast to John o’ Groats, the most northerly village on the British mainland. Near Golspie visit Dunrobin Castle. Walk through some of the chambers of the castle, which dates to 1275 but was remodelled in the mid-1800s. Watch a demonstration of falconry in the castle gardens to see trained birds of prey. Continue to your hotel in Nairn, located on the Moray Firth. (B,D)

day 8 | urquhart castle & culloden Drive along the shores of Loch Ness to visit Urquhart Castle ruins. Stop in Inverness and at the Culloden Visitor Centre, walk around the moor where the Battle of Culloden took place in 1746, ending Bonnie Prince Charlie’s political aspirations. Visit the vast defences at Fort George, located on the North Sea. After dinner, enjoy Scottish Highland entertainment with bagpipe music, song and dance. (B,D)

day 9 | Glenfiddich distillery & Edinburgh Drive through the Spey Valley to visit Glenfiddich Distillery. Take a tour to learn how whisky is distilled and sample a “wee dram.” Continue past the majestic peaks of the Grampian Mountains and stop in the town of Pitlochry to take a look around before heading to your hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy an informal pub dinner and then join a local guide for a fun walking tour to discover the haunts of Edinburgh’s many colourful characters. (B, D)

day 10 | Edinburgh castle & city tour This morning discover Edinburgh on a sightseeing tour. Compare the 200-year-old Georgian “New Town” with the medieval townhouses along the Royal Mile, the oldest part of the city. Conclude your tour at Edinburgh Castle to see historic buildings and enjoy the views of Edinburgh. The afternoon and evening are free for your own activities. On July 28 to August 13 departures enjoy the Military Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle. (B)

day 11 | depart Edinburgh for homeYour tour ends with a group transfer to arrive at Edinburgh Airport by 6:30 am or 9:00 am. A transfer to Glasgow Airport will be provided on request at an additional cost. (B)

HigHlands oF scotland contain some of the most spectacular scenery in the world! A timeless wonderland, where roads and railways cut through breathtaking mountain views, past the deep and mysterious lochs, through the world’s finest whisky-producing regions, and up to the highest peaks in Britain.

The long and dramatic Loch Ness, a short journey from Inverness, with its mythical monster, affectionately known as ‘Nessie’, has attracted thousands over the past century, all eager to catch a glimpse. The region is rich in heritage, and has played host to many bloody battles between the proud and ancient Scottish clans. Off the coast, the Hebrides, Orkney and Shetland Islands with their rugged and dramatic scenery reveal ancient settlements and unspoilt insights into the ancient history of Scotland.

Eilean Donan Castle

Dunrobin Castle

Military Tattoo Celebrations © Visit Britain

Left: Lively Scottish Dancing © Scottish Viewpoint - scottishviewpoint.com; Right: Bagpiper at Urquhart Castle © Visit Scotland

scottish isles and Glens11 days / 10 nights - Tue & Sun DeparturesPrices from

adult seniors 60+

14 Apr 2013 2206 2733 2118 2624

28 Apr, 12, 19 May 2013 2363 2891 2269 2775

26 May, 2, 9, 23 Jun 2013 2487 3014 2387 2894

30 Jun, 14 Jul 2013 2528 3055 2427 2933

28^ Jul, 4^,11^,13^ Aug 2013 2726 3254 2617 3124

25 Aug, 1, 8, 15, 22 Sep 2013 2521 3048 2418 2927

29 Sep, 6, 13 Oct 2013 2191 2718 2103 2610

^ Military Tattoo Departures

Urquhart Castle

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Ring of Kerry

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TaSTE oF SCoTland & irEland10 days - 9 nights or 11 days - 10 nights - Escorted coach tour

price includes:• Arrival and departure transfer• Ferry from Scotland to Ireland• Dublin open-top bus tour with

complimentary visit and a drink at Guinness Storehouse or Old Jameson Distillery

• Sightseeing by luxury coach throughout

• Services of a professional tour director

• Accommodation in Superior First-Class hotels with private facilities

• Full Scottish & Irish breakfast daily (B)

• 7 dinners (D) including: − Heights Restaurant with

views of Edinburgh Castle − Dinner and traditional Irish

entertainment at an Irish pub − Medieval Banquet and

entertainment in Bunratty Castle − 3 table d’hôte dinners

• Welcome get-together drink • Sightseeing tours of Glasgow,

Edinburgh & Dublin • Scottish Highland Evening in Nairn• Loch Ness cruise• Whisky tasting and tour of Blair

Athol Distillery • Walking tour of Edinburgh• Reserved seats for Edinburgh

Military Tattoo on July 31, August 05, 07, 12, 14, 19 and 21, 2012 departures

• Sheepdog trials on Ring of Kerry• Ferry ride across the River Shannon • Tea and scones at Rathbaun

farm (11-day tour only)• Visits and admissions to:

− Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, − Spean Bridge Woollen Mills, − Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre, − Edinburgh Castle, − Book of Kells in Trinity College, − Blarney Castle, − Blarney Woollen Mills, − Skellig Experience, − Cliffs of Moher


day 1 | Glasgow highlightsArrive at Glasgow Airport and take a group transfer to your hotel. If you arrive later than noon, transfer to the hotel at your own expense. At 2:30 pm set out on a coach tour to discover the main attractions of Glasgow, a city that flourished in Victorian times due to shipbuilding on the River Clyde. Drive around George Square with its ornate City Chambers and nearby Glasgow Cathedral. Visit extensive collections in Riverside Museum of Transport & Travel. Join your fellow travellers for a welcome drink before dinner. (D)

day 2 | loch lomond & loch ness cruiseDepart Glasgow and travel alongside the Loch Lomond. Travel across the Rannoch Moor and through the valley of Glencoe, notorious for the Campbell massacre of the Clan Macdonald in 1692. Continue through Fort William and stop at the Spean Bridge Woollen Mills before taking a short cruise on Loch Ness. Continue to Nairn where your hotel was a favourite summer residence of Charlie Chaplin. After dinner enjoy Scottish Highland entertainment with bagpipe music, song and dance. (B,D)

Loch Ness

Sample of typical Irish food

Riverside Museum of Transport & Travel

View of Edinburgh, Scotland

Sign advertising local whiskies

locH nEssis a large, deep, freshwater loch in the Scottish Highlands extending for approximately 37km southwest of Inverness. Its surface is 15.8m above sea level. Loch Ness is best known for the alleged sightings of the cryptozoological Loch Ness Monster.

the loch ness Monster (Scottish Gaelic: Niseag) is reputed to inhabit Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands. It is similar to other supposed lake monsters in Scotland and around the world, though its description varies from one account to the next. Popular interest and belief in the animal has varied since it was brought to the world’s attention in 1933. Evidence of its existence is anecdotal, with minimal and much-disputed photographic material and sonar readings.

The scientific community regards the Loch Ness Monster as a modern-day myth, and explains sightings as a mix of hoaxes and wishful thinking. Despite this, it remains one of the most famous examples of cryptozoology. The legendary monster has been affectionately referred to by the nickname Nessie (Scottish Gaelic: Niseag) since the 1950s.

One of the most iconic images of Nessie is known as the "Surgeon's Photograph". Its importance lies in the fact that it was the first photo and only photographic evidence of a “head and neck” – all the others are humps or disturbances.

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taste of scotland & ireland 11 days / 10 nights - Tue & Sun DeparturesPrices from

adult seniors 60+

10-24 Apr 2013 (Sun) 1918 2541 1841 2440

31 Mar - 23 Apr 2013 (Tue, Fri, Sun) 1973 2596 1894 2492

26 Apr - 26 May 2013 (Tue, Fri, Sun) 2274 2870 2157 2756

28 May - 28 Jul, 23 Aug - 24 Sep 2013 (Tue, Fri, Sun) 2281 2905 2190 2788

30 Jul - 20 Aug 2013 (Tue, Fri, Sun) 2521 3144 2420 3019

27 Sep - 24 Oct 2013 (Tue, Fri, Sun) 2007 2630 1927 2525

27 Oct - 17 Nov 2013 (Tue, Fri, Sun) 1918 2541 1841 2440

taste of scotland & ireland 10 Days / 9 Nights : On Request

day 3 | culloden Battlefield & Edinburgh Ghost tourVisit the Culloden Visitor Centre to learn about the Battle of Culloden. Drive through the Grampian Mountains to visit Blair Athol Distillery to see how whisky is distilled and to enjoy a sample. Continue to Edinburgh and check-in to your hotel a few miles from the city centre. In the evening dine in the Heights Restaurant, a rooftop eatery with views of Edinburgh Castle. Then take a walking tour with a local guide to discover the haunts of Edinburgh’s colourful characters. (B,D)

day 4 | Edinburgh castle & city tour This morning a city guide will point out the principal sights of the city. Drive along Princes Street and through the streets of the Georgian New Town. See the medieval section along the Royal Mile. Visit Edinburgh Castle. The remainder of the day is free for further sightseeing, shopping and dining. On July 31, August 05, 07, 12, 14, 19 and 21, 2012 departures, enjoy the Military Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle. (B)

day 5 | larne Ferry & drive to dublin Depart Edinburgh early this morning and drive through part of the Scottish Borders and along the coast. At Cairnryan take a ferry ride across the channel between Scotland and Ireland to Larne, just outside Belfast. Enjoy a city tour of Belfast before driving to Dublin and check-in to your hotel, where the evening is at leisure for independent dining. (B)

day 6 | dublin & traditional irish showThis morning tour central Dublin in the company of a local guide. Pass Dail Eireann and rows of Georgian houses. Walk through the campus of Trinity College to view the Book of Kells, a manuscript from the 8th century. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure or take an independent open-top bus tour and a visit to Guinness or Jameson breweries. In the evening enjoy a Irish show featuring a dinner of Irish specialities, followed by a show of Irish songs and step-dancing. (B,D)

Those on the 11 day tour will continue to Rathbaun for tea and scones. Take a tour around Galway before travelling to Dublin. Check into City centre hotel where you are free for independent activities and dining. (B)

day 11 | depart from dublin airportUse your complimentary taxi transfer to arrive in Dublin Airport in ample time to check in for your flight. (B)

day 7 | Blarney castle & killarneyDepart Dublin and travel through the centre of Ireland, stopping to view the Rock of Cashel. Continue your drive south to visit Blarney Castle and kiss the “Stone of Eloquence.” Also visit the Blarney Woollen Mills where you will see quality Irish-made goods. Drive into the countryside of County Kerry to Killarney. Check into your hotel and relax before dinner. Afterwards you may like to explore some of Killarney’s famous “singing pubs.” (B,D)

day 8 | ring of kerry & skellig ExperienceToday embark on the Ring of Kerry drive. Meet a local farmer for a taste of farm life with a sheepdog demonstration of herding flocks. Cross to Valencia Island by bridge to visit the Skellig Experience which describes the lives of early Christian monks on the islands. Drive through Waterville and stop in Sneem to admire brightly-painted houses. Pause at Moll’s Gap before returning to Killarney in time to relax before dinner. (B,D)

day 9 | cliffs of Moher & Bunratty castleDrive to Tarbert for a ferry ride across the River Shannon Estuary. Continue to the Cliffs of Moher, a wall of limestone that reaches 700ft above the Atlantic Ocean. Drive to Bunratty to check into Bunratty Castle Hotel, close to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park. In the evening head to Bunratty Castle for a medieval-style feast. Throughout the banquet, the lords and ladies will serenade you with song and harp music, evocative of the middle Ages. (B,D)

day 10 | shannon airport or Galway ExtensionThose on the 10-day tour will take a group transfer to Shannon Airport where your tour concludes at 10:30 am.

Rock of Cashel

Loch Lomond

Military Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle

Trinity College, Dublin

Galway Bay

Lough Leane

guinnEss is a popular dry stout that originated in Arthur Guinness’ first brewery in Leixlip, Co Kildare but it then moved to its present home at St. James’s Gate in Dublin. The beer is based on the porter style that originated in London in the early 18th century. It is one of the most successful beer brands in the world, being exported worldwide.

The distinctive feature in the flavour is the roasted barley which remains unfermented. For many years a portion of the beer was aged to give a sharp lactic flavour, but Guinness has refused to confirm if this still occurs. The thick creamy head is the result of the beer being mixed with nitrogen when being served.

It is extremely popular with the Irish and, in spite of a decline in consumption over recent years, is the best-selling alcoholic drink of all time in Ireland, where Guinness & Co. makes almost €2 billion’s worth annually.

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Left to right: Couple walking through Killarney National Park; Sunset at Owenahincia, Cork

Dublin’s Grand Canal, Dublin

Cliffs of Moher

day 1 | dublin tour & Book of kellsYour tour starts at Dublin Airport with a group transfer to your hotel between 7:00 am and 12:00 noon. If you arrive later than noon, transfer to the hotel at your own expense. At 2:00 pm, join a local guide for a half-day guided tour of Dublin to see Georgian squares with brightly-painted doors, O’Connell Street and the statues of the Famine Memorial. Visit Trinity College’s campus and the Old Library to view the Book of Kells. You are free to dine independently this evening.

day 2 | 6th century Glendalough & Waterford This morning depart Dublin passing the Wicklow Mountains on the way to Glendalough. Learn about St. Kevin’s 6th century monastery in the Visitor Centre and walk through the site to see its round tower, church ruins and Celtic crosses. Continue your drive to New Ross, where you will walk through a reconstructed 19th century Dunbrody Famine Ship. Drive to Waterford and check-in to your city centre hotel. In the evening, enjoy a welcome-drink and a briefing on your tour. After dinner, take a walking tour around the streets of the city centre with a local guide. (B,D)

irish adventure 8 days / 7 nightsMon & Wed Departures - Prices from

adult seniors 60+

18-25 Feb 2013 (Mon) 1075 1452 1033 1394

4-25 Mar, 27 Mar (Mon) 1096 1199 1052 1151

1-24 Apr 2013, 30 Sep - 24 Oct 2013 (Mon, Wed) 1233 1610 1184 1545

29 Apr - 25 Sep 2013 (Mon, Wed) 1397 1774 1342 1703

28 Oct - 6 Nov 2013 (Mon, Wed), 11 Nov-9 Dec 2013 (Mon) 1082 1459 1039 1401

irish adventure 9 Days/8 Nights Tour: On Request



coach throughout• Dublin open-top bus tour with

complimentary visit and a drink at Guinness Storehouse or Old Jameson Distillery (9-day tour)

• Professional tour director throughout

• Superior & First-Class hotels with private bath/shower

• Full Irish breakfast daily (B) • 6 dinners (D) including:

− Dinner & traditional show, Dublin − 5 table d’hote dinners

• Welcome get-together drink• Tour of Dublin with a local guide• “Titanic” walking tour of Cobh• Walking tours of Waterford and

Derry with local guides• Belfast panoramic drive• Visits and admissions to

− Book of Kells at Trinity College, − Glendalough Visitor Centre, − Dunbrody Famine Ship, − House of Waterford Crystal, − Blarney Woollen Mills, − Skellig Experience, − Foynes Flying Boat Museum, − Cliffs of Moher, − Knock Shrine, − W. B. Yeats’ Grave, − Giant’s Causeway, − Walking tour of Malahide


iriSh advEnTurE8 days - 7 nights or 9 days - 8 nights - Escorted coach tour

day 3 | Waterford crystal & titanic Walk Visit the House of Waterford Crystal to learn about glass blowing and cutting. Travel along the coast via Dungarvan to Cobh, the last stop of the Titanic where you will take a walking tour. Drive through the outskirts of Cork to reach the Blarney Woollen Mills, which stocks quality Irish products. While Blarney Castle is not included, there is time to kiss the “Stone of Eloquence” on your own. Then journey through countryside to Killarney and check-in to your hotel. (B,D)

day 4 | ring of kerry & skellig ExperienceTravel along the Ring of Kerry route passing the Macgillycuddy’s Reeks Mountains. Drive through Killorglin and Cahirciveen to cross by bridge to Valencia Island. Visit the Skellig Experience to learn about the islands where monks lived in early Christian times. Today the islands form a bird sanctuary. Stop in the colourful village of Sneem and also at Moll’s Gap to view the Three Lakes of Killarney. Enjoy some free time in Killarney before dining in your hotel. (B,D)

day 5 | Flying Boat Museum & cliffs of MoherDrive through Listowel to Foynes to visit the Flying Boat Museum, which recalls the early days of air travel. Travel through the outskirts of Limerick and around Bunratty Village before heading to the coast of County Clare. View the Cliffs of Moher above the Atlantic and walk along the top of the cliffs to O’Brien’s Tower for great views. Drive through the Burren and around the shores of Galway Bay. Take a short tour of Galway before checking in to your hotel. (B,D)

If you have booked our 9-day tour, spend an additional night in Dublin and enjoy an independent Dublin open-top bus tour pass (valid for 24 hours), a visit to Guinness Store house or Old Jameson Distillery to sample a pint or a shot.

day 9: depart for homeTake a taxi transfer to Dublin Airport on final day. (B)

Ring of Kerry

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DUBLIN

Londonderry

Donegal

Knock

Drumcliffe

Waterford

Dunbrody

Glendalough

Killarney

Blarney

Foynes

BunrattyBurren

Galway

Cobh

Cliffs of Moher

Shannon-Erne

Waterway

Giant’s Causeway

day 6 | Yeats’s Grave & derry WalkHead north to visit the pilgrimage town of Knock and its church. Travel through County Sligo and stop to view W. B. Yeats’s grave in Drumcliffe Churchyard. Follow the shoreline of Donegal Bay to Donegal town and past the Blue Stack Mountains to Derry. On arrival in Derry, take a drive around the city including the Bogside area, with a local guide before walking along part of the medieval walls, which date from 1613 AD encircling the old city centre. (B,D)

day 7 | Giant’s causeway & irish showToday explore the northern coastline, with a stop at the ruins of Dunluce Castle. Visit the Giant’s Causeway, hexagonal columns formed by volcanic activity over 60 million years ago. Drive to Belfast for a tour around Victorian buildings, the Harland & Wolff Shipyards where the Titanic was built, and the Falls Road and Shankill residential areas. Check-in to your hotel. Farewell dinner at a popular Irish pub with traditional Irish songs and step-dancing. (B,D)

day 8 | depart for home or Extra day in dublinIf booked on our 8-day tour, complimentary group transfer is provided to Dublin Airport to arrive at 6:00 am, 9:00 am or 12:00 noon. (B)

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Cliffs ofMoher

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Westport

Strokestown

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Connemara

Killarney

Galway

Kilkenny

Blarney

day 6 | Westport house & achill island Excursion Visit Westport House, an 18th century mansion, set in superb parkland. Drive around Clew Bay to Achill Island, joined to the mainland by bridge. Follow the Atlantic Drive to capture views of steeply sloped mountains. Near Slievemore see the Deserted Village, the remains of nearly 100 stone cottages abandoned around the time of the 1840s’ Famine. Return to Westport. (B,D)

day 7 | strokestown house& Brazen head pubTravel to the centre of Ireland to visit Strokestown Park House in County Roscommon. There are three parts to see – the 18th century mansion with its original furnishings; the four-acre walled garden; and the Famine Museum. Head to the Brazen Head Pub, Dublin’s oldest, dating back to 1198 for an evening of “Food, Folk and Fairies”. (B,D)

day 8 | depart for home or Extra day in dublinFor clients booked on our 8-day tour, complimentary group transfer are provided to Dublin Airport to arrive at 6:00 am, 9:00 am or 12:00 noon. (B)

Left: Keem Beach on Achill Island; Right: Famine Memorial, Dublin

Muckross Gardens, Killarney

Red Door in Kinsale

irish pub & Folk tour8 days / 7 nights - Wed & Sat Departures Prices from

adult seniors 60+

16 Feb - 23 Mar 2013, 2 Nov - 7 Dec (Sat) 1158 1523 1111 1463

30 Mar - 24 Apr 2013 (Wed, Sun) 1260 1626 1210 1561

27 Apr - 25 May 2013 (Wed, Sun) 1404 1770 1348 1699

29 May - 25 Sep 2013 (Wed, Sun) 1452 2273 1394 2182

28 Sep - 26 Oct 2013 (Wed, Sun) 1233 1599 1184 1535

irish pub & Folk tour 9 Days/8 Nights Tour: On Request

iriSh PuB & Folk8 days - 7 nights or 9 days - 8 nights - Escorted coach tour

day 1 | dublin tour & Guinness storehouseYour tour starts at Dublin Airport with a group transfer to your hotel between 7:00 am and 12:00 noon. Passengers arriving later will transfer to the hotel at their own expense. In the afternoon join your local guide to tour Dublin city centre to see Georgian Squares and the St. Stephen’s Green. Cross the River Liffey to O’Connell Street and view the General Post Office and the Famine Memorial. Visit the Guinness Storehouse to explore the exhibitions, ending in the rooftop bar for a view over the city while you sip a pint of stout. Back at your hotel, discuss your itinerary over a welcome drink with your tour group and guide. You are free for dinner. Overnight in Dublin.

day 2 |national stud & Medieval kilkenny Depart Dublin and stop in Kildare to visit the Irish National Stud. See some of the finest stallions and learn about breeding. Afterwards walk through the Japanese Gardens. Arrive in Kilkenny and check in to your centrally-located hotel. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Kilkenny (B,D)

day 3 | Waterford crystal & BlarneyDrive to the ancient port of Waterford. Visit the House of Waterford Crystal to learn about the art of glass-blowing and cutting. Drive along the south coast to visit Blarney Castle and kiss the “Stone of Eloquence.” Enjoy some time for shopping at the Blarney Woollen Mills. Travel through County Cork and on to Killarney and check-in to your hotel in the centre of town. In the evening you may like to explore some of the pubs where traditional Irish music is played. (B,D)



coach throughout• Services of a professional

Irish tour director• 7 nights accommodation in

First-Class hotels with private facilities

• 7 full Irish breakfasts (B)• 5 dinners (D) including:

− Food, Folk and Fairies dinner/show at the Brazen Head Pub

− 4 table d’hôte dinners• Welcome get-together drink• Lunch at the Bridge Bar on the

Ring of Kerry (L)• Tour of Dublin with a local guide • Tours and a pint at

the Guinness Storehouse • Sheepdog trials on

Ring of Kerry• Ferry ride across the River

Shannon• Day tour to Achill Island• Visits and admissions to:

− Irish National Stud & Japanese Gardens,

− House of Waterford Crystal, − Blarney Castle, − Blarney Woollen Mills, − Skellig Experience, − Cliffs of Moher, − Westport House, − Strokestown House and

Famine Museum,• All local taxes, hotel service

charges & porterage for one suitcase, per person

day 4 | ring of kerry tourExplore County Kerry’s scenic drive with Ireland’s highest mountains on one side and the Atlantic coastline on the other. Stop at Kells to meet a local farmer, Brendan Ferris, for a taste of farm life and sheepdog demonstrations. Stop at the Bridge Bar in Portmagee for lunch before driving over the bridge to Valencia Island to visit the Skellig Experience. Learn about early Christian monks who lived on the offshore islands. Stop in the colourful village of Sneem and also at Moll’s Gap to view the Three Lakes of Killarney. You are free for dinner this evening. (B,L)

day 5 | cliffs of Moher & connemaraDrive north and take a short ferry-ride across the wide River Shannon Estuary. View the Cliffs of Moher. Pass through the Burren, around the shores of Galway Bay and view the scenery of the Connemara region. Stop in Leenane, renowned as the location of the movie, “The Field.” Continue to Westport and check-in to your hotel. Westport is a great town to walk around and has lots of shops and traditional pubs. (B, D) If you have booked our 9-day tour,

spend an additional night in Dublin and enjoy an independent Dublin open-top bus tour pass (valid for 24 hours), a visit to the Old Jameson Distillery to learn how whiskey is created and enjoy a sample.

day 9 |tour ends at dublin airportTake a taxi transfer to Dublin Airport on final day. (B)

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Left: A Typical Pint at an Irish Pub © Dublin Tourism; Right: The famous castle the Rock of Cashel

Stained glass image of St Patrick

iriSh ClaSSiC13 days - 12 nights or 12 days - 11 nights - Escorted coach tour

day 4 | Giants causeway & derry Drive north along the “Nine Glens of Antrim,” for views of mountains, valleys and coastline. Stop at the Giant’s Causeway, hexagonal columns formed by volcanic activity. Continue to Derry and join a local guide for a short walk around the city centre and its medieval walls and learn about the city’s long history. (B,D)

day 5 | donegal & Westport Travel through the countryside of Donegal to visit Triona Design for demonstrations of spinning and knitting and an Irish Coffee. Pause at the grave of W.B Yeats. Travel through Counties Sligo and Mayo to your hotel in the centre of Westport. (B,D)

day 6| achill island & Westport houseAfter a late breakfast travel around Clew Bay to Achill Island, joined to the mainland by bridge. Follow the Atlantic Drive to capture wonderful views of steeply-sloped mountains plunging into the shimmering Atlantic Ocean. Near Slievemore see the Deserted Village, the remains of nearly 100 stone cottages abandoned around the time of the 1840’s Famine. Return to Westport to tour the Stately Westport House. (B, D)

day 7 | cliffs of Moher & Bunratty Medieval Banquet Travel to Galway City for a tour and free time. Drive through the hills of the Burren to view the Poulnabrone Dolmen, a pre-Christian burial site. Walk along the Cliffs of Moher, a rocky wall that rises nearly 700 feet above the foaming Atlantic Ocean. At Bunratty check in to your hotel, right beside 15th century Bunratty Castle, the Bunratty Folk Park and Durty Nelly’s Pub. Head to Bunratty Castle for a jolly medieval-style dinner where the lords and ladies serenade you . (B,D)

price includes:• Transfer on arrival and departure• Sightseeing by luxury

coach throughout • Dublin open-top bus tour with

complimentary visit and a drink at Guinness Storehouse or Old Jameson Distillery. (13 day tour only)

• Services of a professional Irish tour director

• Superior First-Class hotels with private bath/shower

• Full Irish breakfasts (B) • 10 dinners (D) including:

− Dinner and traditional Irish entertainment at a Dublin Pub

− Medieval Banquet and entertainment at Bunratty Castle

− 8 table d’hôte dinners• Welcome get-together drink• Tours of Dublin and Belfast• Walking tours of Derry and

Waterford with local guides• Day tour to Achill Island• Horse-drawn jaunting car ride

in Killarney• Irish coffee and music session at

the Marine Bar in Dungarvan• Visits and admissions to Dublin

Castle, Down Cathedral, St. Patrick Centre, Castle Ward, Titanic Quarter, Giant’s Causeway, Triona Design, W.B Yeats Grave, Westport House, Poulnabrone Dolmen, Cliffs of Moher, Foynes Flying Boat Museum, Blarney Woollen Mills, Cobh Heritage Centre, Waterford Crystal Visitor Centre and Irish National Stud & Japanese Gardens


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day 1 | arrive dublinArrive in Dublin Airport. Go to the CIE Tours desk in the Arrivals Hall to arrange a group transfer to your hotel between 7:00 am and 12:00 noon. If you arrive later, transfer to the hotel at your own expense. At 2:00 pm enjoy a tour of Dublin. Visit Dublin Castle’s State Apartments with a guide. In the evening, meet your fellow travellers over a welcome drink and your tour director will help you choose a restaurant to dine independently.

day 2 | st. patrick centre & BelfastDrive north past the Mourne Mountains to visit Down Cathedral and see the reputed burial place of St. Patrick, marked by a huge boulder. Then learn about his life and times in the St. Patrick Centre. Visit the stately mansion of Castle Ward then drive to Belfast and check-in to your hotel in the city centre. Enjoy some free-time to look around on your own. The City Hall is within easy walking distance and the Victorian Pub and Crown Liquor Saloon are just across the street. (B,D)

day 3 | Belfast & titanic Quarter See Belfast’s Victorian buildings, the Harland and Wolff Shipyards, where the Titanic was built, the Shankill and Falls Road. Visit Belfast’s Titanic Quarter, newly opened for 2012, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the building of the famous liner. Your afternoon is free for personal sightseeing before dinner at your hotel. (B, D)

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Left: Couple in Dublin Pub; Right: Cliffs Of Moher

irish classic 13 days / 12 nightsThu & Sat Departures - Prices from

adult seniors 60+

9-23 Mar 2013, 26 Oct - 16 Nov 2013 (Sat) 2028 2720 1947 2611

30 Mar - 25 Apr 2013 (Thu & Sat) 2192 2884 2104 2769

27 Apr - 25 May 2013 (Thu & Sat) 2528 3220 2427 3091

30 Jun - 21 Sep (Thu & Sat) 2596 3288 2492 3157

26 Sep -24 Oct 2013 (Thu & Sat) 2213 2905 2124 2788

irish classic 12 Days/11 Nights Tour: On Request

For those on the 13 day tour, spend an additional day in Dublin with an individual Dublin Open-Top Bus Tour pass with a visit to either Guinness Storehouse or Old Jameson Distillery (valid for 24 hours) (B)

day 13 | homeward boundA voucher is provided for Independent transfer to the Airport (B).

day 8 | Flying Boat Museum & dingle peninsulaDrive through the outskirts of Limerick and alongside the River Shannon to visit Foynes Flying Boat Museum. During the 1930’s and early 1940’s, Pan Am Clippers from the United States and Europe landed here and the museum’s memorabilia recreates this era. Journey into County Kerry and along the Dingle Peninsula for scenic views. Stop in the town of Dingle before going up the Connor Pass for more panoramas. Then head to your hotel in the centre of Killarney. (B,D)

day 10 | cobh heritage & traditional Music sessionTravel through the mountains of Kerry and make a brief stop at the Blarney Woollen Mills. Next visit Cobh Heritage Centre, located in the old train station through which all emigrants passed when travelling to the new worlds. Displays show the many hardships that travellers endured. Drive to Dungarvan to the Marine Bar for a Irish coffee and an informal traditional music session. Continue to Waterford, check-in to your hotel and join a local guide for a stroll around the historic city centre. (B,D)

day 11 | Medieval kilkenny & national studVisit the Waterford Crystal Visitor Centre to see how molten glass is blown into shapes before being cut by hand by experts and view priceless trophies. Stop in Kilkenny for a look around the medieval trading city where narrow streets still follow ancient routes. Visit the Irish National Stud to learn about the horse breeding industry. Walk through the Japanese Gardens, which symbolize the “Life of Man” through plants and rocks. Then head to Dun Laoghaire on the outskirts of Dublin. Check-in to the Royal Marine Hotel. This evening’s destination is a typical Irish Pub for dinner and an evening of song and dance. (B,D)

day 12 | depart dublin airport or extra day in dublinFor those booked on the 12 day tour group transfer to Dublin Airport will be arranged. (B)

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day 9 | Jaunting car ride & Moll’s Gap Take a horse-drawn jaunting car ride to Ross Castle for views of Lough Leane, Killarney’s largest lake. Drive to the delightful town of Kenmare where brightly-painted buildings are enhanced with flowers. Enjoy mountain views at Moll’s Gap and continue along part of the Ring of Kerry, pausing at Ladies’ View. Return to Killarney in time to allow you some leisure time before dinner. (B,D)

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The Book is an illuminated manuscript produced by Celtic monks around AD 800, in the style known as Insular art. It contains the four gospels of the Bible in Latin, along with prefatory and explanatory matter decorated with numerous colourful illustrations and illuminations. The name “Book of Kells” is derived from the Abbey of Kells, in County Meath, where it was kept for much of the medieval period. The date and place of production of the manuscript has been the subject of considerable debate. Today it is on permanent display at the Trinity College Library in Dublin.

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day 1 | dublin tour & trinity college Your tour starts at Dublin Airport with a group transfer to your hotel between 7:00 am and 12:00 noon. If you arrive later than noon, you will need to transfer to the hotel at your own expense. At 2:00 pm join your group and a local guide for an introductory look around central Dublin. See shopping areas around Grafton and Nassau Streets, view Dublin’s elegant Georgian squares with imposing townhouses and pause at the Famine Memorial. Walk through the campus of Trinity College to the Old Library to view the illuminated manuscript of the 8th century Book of Kells and learn how monks created this and other masterpieces. Back at your hotel meet with your guide and travel companions for a welcome drink and discuss your itinerary.

day 2 | Farm visit Waterford crystalDepart Dublin and travel through the midlands of Ireland to Kilkenny for a stop at a farm in Jerpoint for Tea and Scones and to experience country life. Continue South to visit the House of Waterford Crystal to see how these elaborate pieces are hand crafted. After Dinner in Waterford, take a stroll with a local guide to learn about local history. (B, D)

price includes:• Group transfer on arrival and

departure, if arrival in Dublin is before noon


• Dublin open-top bus tour (9-day tour only)


• First-Class hotels with private bath/shower for 7 nights

• Full Irish breakfast daily (B)• 5 dinners (D) including:

− Dinner and traditional show in Dublin

− 4 table d’hote dinners• Welcome get-together drink• Tour of Dublin with a local guide• Tea & scones at Jerpoint Park• Walking Tour of Waterford• Ferry ride across the River Shannon• The Quiet Man walking

tour of Cong• Corrib Princess cruise from Galway• Tour and Tasting at Kilbeggan

Distillery Experience• Visits and admissions to

− Book of Kells at Trinity College, − Waterford Crystal, − Titanic Experience − Blarney Castle, − Blarney Woollen Mills, − Skellig Experience, − Cliffs of Moher,


irish spirit tour 8 days / 7 nightsPrices from

adult seniors 60+

9-23 Feb 2013 (Sat) 1082 1487 1039 1427

2-23 Mar 2013 (Sat), 28 Mar (Thu) 1130 1534 1085 1473

30 Mar - 27 Apr, 28 Sep - 26 Oct 2013 (Thu & Sat) 1199 1603 1151 1539

2 May - 26 Sep 2013 (Thu & Sat) 1397 1802 1342 1730

31 Oct - 14 Dec 2013 (Thu & Sat) 1089 1493 1046 1434

irish spirit tour 9 Days / 8 Nights: On Request

iriSh SPiriT8 days - 7 nights or 9 days - 8 nights - Escorted coach tour

day 3 | titanic Experience & Blarney castleTravel along the south coast to Cobh to visit the Titanic Experience, learn about the poor souls who embarked on the ill-fated maiden voyage of the RMS Titanic. Continue on to the picturesque village of Blarney to visit Blarney castle and kiss the Blarney Stone. Enjoy some time exploring Blarney Woollen Mills before driving to Killarney. (B, D)

day 4 | ring of kerry and skellig experienceToday you can admire breath-taking vistas of mountains, cliffs and Beaches as we travel along Irelands most popular drive, the Ring of Kerry. We will have the opportunity to visit the Skellig Experience which gives us an idea of just how hard life can be on these rugged offshore Islands. Enjoy a pub lunch at the Bridge bar in Portmagee before returning to Killarney to enjoy some free time to explore on your own. (B, L)

day 5 | cliffs of Moher and Galway BayEnjoy a Ferry ride across the river Shannon as we head towards the cliffs of Moher, a dramatic wall of rock that plunges to the Atlantic Ocean. Drive through the lunar landscape of the Burren region and continue around beautiful Galway bay on return to your hotel. (B, D)

Left: Dingle Peninsula © Tourism Ireland; Right: Connemara

Georgian Townhouse Door © Dublin Tourism

day 6 | connemara’s Beauty Today we take the opportunity to explore the magnificent Connemara region, a region of hills, lakes and peat bogs. Continue in to the quaint village of Cong where the Quiet man film was filmed in 1952. Take a short walking tour around this picturesque village before embarking on the Corrib Princess for a scenic cruise of Lough Corrib, before returning to your Hotel in Galway. (B, D)

day 7 |kilbeggan distillery & irish EveningEnjoy some free time in Galway before setting out through the midlands of Ireland for Kilbeggan Distillery. Experience a sample of the fine whiskey that’s created here and enjoy the guided tour. Continue on towards Dublin where there will be some time for leisure pursuits before we head out to an Irish pub for an evening of fun at a traditional dinner and Irish show. (B, D)

day 8 | homeward bound or extra day in dublinFor those booked on the 8-day tour, complimentary group transfer is provided to Dublin Airport to arrive at 6:00 am, 9:00 am or 12:00 noon. (B)

If you have booked our 9-day tour, spend an additional day in Dublin with an independent Dublin open-top bus tour pass and a visit to either Guinness storehouse or Old Jameson Distillery. (B)

day 9: homeward bound After Breakfast, transfer to Dublin airport in good time to check in for your flights. (B)

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day 6 | dublin Extension via GalwayAfter breakfast, drive through Galway and out along the famous Galway Bay to Spiddal where the locals still speak the Irish language. Then drive across the boglands of Connemara to Moycullen to visit the Connemara Marble Factory. See how marble is made into products and enjoy tea and scones. Drive into Galway for a tour around the principal areas and then take some time to look around the city before travelling to Dublin. Check into your hotel, centrally located off O’Connell Street. You are free this evening to spend the final night of your tour exploring the pubs in the lively Temple Bar area. (B)

day 7 | depart from dublin airportComplimentary group transfer is provided to Dublin Airport to arrive at 6:00 am, 9:00 am or 12:00 noon to check in for your flight. (B)

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Jaunting Cart, Killarney

taste of ireland TAA13 (Tour D)7 days / 6 nights - Sun, Wed & Fri DeparturesPrices from

adult seniors 60+

10 Feb - 7 Mar (Sun), 8 Mar - 28 Apr 2013 (Sun & Fri) 980 1315 941 1263

29 Mar (Fri), 1-9 Apr (Fri &Sun), 10-27 Apr 2013 (Wed, Fri, Sun) 1075 1411 1033 1355

1 May - 29 Sep 2013 (Wed, Fri, Sun) 1260 1596 1210 1532

30 Sep (Mon), 1-25 Oct 2013 (Wed, Fri, Sun), 26-30 Oct 2013(Sun & Wed)

1082 1418 1039 1361

31 Oct (Thu), 1 Nov - 15 Dec 2013 (Sun) 999 1336 961 1282

TaSTE oF irEland7 days - 6 nights (tour d) -Escorted coach tour

day 1 |arrive dublin & city sightseeingArrive at Dublin Airport. Go to the CIE Tours desk in the Arrivals Hall where staff will arrange a group transfer between 7:00 am and 12:00 noon to your hotel. If your flight arrives later than noon, you will transfer to the hotel at your own expense. In the afternoon use your independent open-top bus tour voucher for a Guinness or Jameson visit and tasting – this voucher is valid for 24 hours.

day 2 | dublin tour & cabaret Enjoy a free morning in Dublin for further sightseeing with the included vouchers. At 2:00 pm join a local guide for a tour of Dublin. See historic buildings such as Trinity College, where the Book of Kells is housed; the Famine Memorial; and rows of Georgian houses. Stop at Dublin Castle for a guided tour through the State Apartments. Return to your hotel for a get-together with your tour group and a welcome drink. In the evening enjoy a dinner of Irish specialities, which is followed by a show of traditional Irish songs and step-dancing. (B,D)

price includes:

• Arrival transfer between Dublin Airport & hotel, if arrival in Dublin is before noon


• Dublin open-top bus tour with complimentary visit and a drink at Guinness Storehouse or Old Jameson Distillery (Tours C & D only)


• Superior & First-Class hotels with private bath/shower for 6 nights

• Full Irish breakfast daily (B) except on day of arrival

• 4 dinners (D) including: − Dinner and traditional

Irish show in Dublin − Medieval banquet &

entertainment in Bunratty Castle − 2 table d’hote dinners

in Killarney• Welcome get-together drink• Tour of Dublin with a local guide• Sheepdog trials on Ring of Kerry• Ferry ride across the

River Shannon• Visits and admissions to

− Dublin Castle, − Blarney Castle, − Blarney Woollen Mills, − Skellig Experience, − Cliffs of Moher − Connemara Marble Factory


day 3 | Blarney castle & killarneyDepart Dublin and travel through the midlands of Ireland. Stop to view the church ruins atop the Rock of Cashel. Continue your drive south and, just a few miles outside Cork, visit Blarney Castle to kiss the famous “Stone of Eloquence.” Also visit the Blarney Woollen Mills where you can find Irish-made goods. Drive through Macroom and into County Kerry. Arrive in Killarney. Check in to your hotel and relax before dinner. After dinner, take a stroll through the town and explore Killarney’s singing pubs. (B,D)

day 4 | ring of kerry & skellig ExperienceToday embark on Ireland’s scenic drive of 100 miles – the Ring of Kerry. Stop at Kells to meet a local farmer, Brendan Ferris, for a taste of farm life with a sheepdog demonstration. Drive through the village of Cahirciveen and cross to Valencia Island by bridge. Visit the Skellig Experience to learn about the rocky islands where Christian monks lived in austere conditions. Stop to walk around Sneem, known for its brightly-painted houses. Pause at Moll’s Gap for a view of the Three Lakes of Killarney. Return to Killarney and enjoy dinner at your hotel. (B,D)

day 5 |cliffs of Moher & Bunratty castleLeave Killarney and drive to Tarbert for a 20-minute ferry ride across the River Shannon Estuary. Your tour continues along the Clare coast to the Cliffs of Moher, a wall of limestone that reaches 700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. Drive past Lahinch Golf Links and through the town of Ennis to Bunratty. Check into Bunratty Castle Hotel, which is located close to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park. In the evening head to Bunratty Castle. Take your place in the Great Hall for a medieval-style feast of excellent dishes and wine. During and after the meal the lords and ladies will serenade you with song and harp music. (B, D)

othEr tastE oF irElandtour coMBinations:

Tour A: 1 night in Dublin at start and finishing in Shannon – 4 nights

Tour B: 1 night in Dublin at start and finishing with an overnight in Dublin – 5 nights

Tour C: 2 nights in Dublin at start and finishing in Shannon – 5 nights

Tour Z: 1 night in Dublin at start and finishing in Dublin Airport on evening of day 5 – 4 nights

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day 2 | tower of london & city sights This morning tour central London to see famous landmarks including Piccadilly Circus, Nelson’s Column and lions of Trafalgar Square, Hyde Park and Big Ben towering over the Houses of Parliament. Visit the Tower of London to view the magnificent Crown Jewels, guarded by Beefeaters in distinctive Tudor uniforms. See the White Tower, completed in 1097, and many other fortresses. Spend the afternoon and evening on your own to sightsee, shop, dine or go to a West End show – there’s no shortage of activities near your hotel. (B)

day 3 | Jane austen’s Bath & cardiff castle Banquet Drive to Salisbury plain to view the huge monoliths of Stonehenge and learn about their history, continue to the town of Bath, popular for its natural hot springs with the Romans 2,000 years ago and again in the Regency period. Bath was home to Jane Austen from 1801 to 1806 when the city was a popular spa resort and provided the setting for two of her novels, “Northanger Abbey” and “Persuasion.” Visit the Roman Baths and Pump Room to see many sections still preserved after two millennia. Drive around the Royal Crescent and other fine houses before travelling into Wales to view the regenerated Cardiff Bay and Wales’ proud capital. Head to Cardiff Castle, developed in Roman times and transformed into an elaborate Gothic-style castle in the 19th century. A tour of the castle is followed by a fun Welsh banquet in the undercroft. (B, D)

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hEarT oF WalES & England8 days - 7 nights - Escorted coach tour

day 1 | london & Welcome dinner Welcome to Heathrow Airport, London! After immigration and baggage claim, take a pre-booked independent transfer to your hotel. Relax and in the evening meet your guide and fellow travellers over a welcome drink to discuss your Trip before dining in the hotel. (D)

price includes• Group transfer at start

and end of tour• Sightseeing by luxury coach • Accommodation in Superior

& First-Class Hotels with private facilities

• Professional tour director • Full breakfast daily (B)• 6 dinners (D) including:

− Welcome dinner in London − Cardiff Castle Banquet − Table d’hote dinners

• Welcome get-together drink• Tours of London, Cardiff and

Stratford-upon-Avon• Walking tours of Bath & Oxford• Portmeirion Village tour with

Welsh Afternoon Tea• London open-top bus tour• Visits and admissions to Tower of

London, Roman Baths & Pump Room, Cardiff Castle, National Slate Museum, Caernarfon Castle, Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Windsor Castle


heart of Wales & England tour8 days / 7 nights (Departs Saturdays)Prices from

adult seniors 60+

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4-18 May 2013 1863 2377 1789 2282

1 May - 21 Sep 2013 1884 2398 1808 2302

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day 4 | Brecon Beacons & portmeirion Village afternoon tea Take a panoramic drive around Cardiff to view the principle features. Drive past the coal producing region of South Wales and through the lovely expanses of Brecon Beacons National Park, a region of gentle hills. Stop in the market town of Brecon for a look around and then drive north through peaceful sheep pastures of Mid Wales. A short drive will take you to Caernarfon, best known for its great stone castle, first built in the 13th century, where the Prince of Wales was invested in 1969. The town grew up around the Castle. You may like to walk around the market square, quaint buildings and narrow lanes. (B, D)

day 5 | north Wales, snowdonia & caernarfon castle Today set out on a tour of the scenic region of North Wales. Head to Llandudno for free time to browse along the seafront lined with elegant Victorian buildings. Also stop in Conwy and pause for photos of Snowdon, the highest peak in Wales, before visiting the National Slate Museum which tells the story of the hardships of this region’s slate industry, developed in Victorian times. Back in Caernarfon, tour Caernarfon Castle, built in 1283 by Edward I as a military stronghold and a royal palace. Explore walkways around the massive walls and battlements that dominate the town. After dinner you may like to check out the Anglesey Arms Pub, set between the castle and the bay. (B, D)

day 6 | llangollen & stratford-upon-avon Drive through the gentle scenery of North Wales and take a break in the charming village of Llangollen before heading across the English border into Shropshire. Explore the picturesque town of Bridgnorth, divided by Britain’s longest river, the Severn. Stop in the High Town for a stroll around to see the old church as well as fine gabled and half-timbered houses, one of which dates back to 1580. Drive to Stratford-upon-Avon for a panoramic tour around the lovely old town with its many black-and-white houses and shops. Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace to see an exhibition about his life and work before entering the house where he was born where all rooms are furnished in the style of his times. Check in to your Tudor-style hotel in the centre of the town and enjoy free time before dinner. (B, D)

day 7 | cotswolds & Windsor castle Drive through part of the Cotswolds and stop in the village of Broadway to look at quaint old houses built of honey-coloured stone that line the main street. Drive south to Oxford and take a walking tour through the historic city centre. Learn about the history of Oxford and the architecture, traditions and alumni of the most famous colleges, including Christ Church College, founded in 1524 and featured in many movies. After some free time head to Windsor for a tour of Windsor Castle, one of The Queen’s official residences and the largest occupied castle in the world. See the lavishly decorated State Apartments and St. George’s Chapel. Check in to your hotel, for a farewell dinner with your fellow travellers. (B, D)

day 8 | tour Ends heathrow airport As today is departure day, travel by group coach transfer to arrive at Heathrow Airport at either 7:00 am or 10:00 am to allow plenty of time for check in formalities. (B)

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ThE BEST oF BriTain9 days - 8 nights - Escorted coach tour

day 1 | arrive london & WindsorCommence your tour at Heathrow Airport with a transfer to your hotel in Windsor. In the afternoon visit Windsor Castle, residence of The Queen. See the decorated State Apartments and St. George’s Chapel. In the evening meet your tour director and fellow travellers over a welcome drink to discuss your itinerary before dining in your hotel. (D)

day 2 | cotswolds & stratford upon avonDrive north through the Cotswolds, stopping along the way in one of the pretty villages. Continue to Stratford upon Avon to visit the world renowned Skakespeare’s birthplace to see an exhibition about his life and the house in which he was born. Enjoy some time to take a stroll around this picturesque and historic town. Continue towards Harrogate to your hotel for your overnight stop. Check in to your hotel and relax before dinner. (B, D)

day 3 | York Minster & Edinburgh cabaretHead to the nearby town of York and enjoy a walking tour through the narrow streets with medieval houses and visit the stately York Minister. Drive through the Northumberland national park and stop to view the ruined Jedburgh Abbey before continuing our journey to Edinburgh. Drive to Edinburgh and your hotel on the Royal Mile. In the evening dine at an Edinburgh cabaret show with bagpipes, dancing, song and storytelling. (B, D)

day 4 | Edinburgh castle & city tourExplore central Edinburgh this morning, starting in the 200-year-old “New Town” with its elegant Georgian houses where many famous writers and inventors lived. See the Royal Mile where the medieval houses are clustered closely together. Tour Edinburgh Castle to see the Crown Jewels of Scotland and the Stone of Destiny. The afternoon is free for independent activities. On August 04 to 18, 2013 departures watch the spectacular Military Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle. (B)

day 5 | lake district & Beatles’ liverpoolStop in Gretna Green, the first village across the border from England where since 1754 young couples have crossed into Scotland to be married at the Old Blacksmith’s Shop. Drive through the Lake District, a region associated with Beatrix Potter. See views of lakes, gentle hills and valleys. Stop in Grasmere where William Wordsworth penned some of his lines and you can see his grave in the village churchyard. Continue to Liverpool where a Beatles-themed tour will show you Penny Lane and the world-famous Cavern Club while your guide will fill you in on the Beatles’ lives. Check into your hotel. (B,D)

day 6 | tintern abbey & cardiff castleDrive through Shropshire, an unspoiled part of rural England and close to the Welsh border. Stop in Ludlow, with origins traced back 900 years, to see the castle and black-and-white houses. Continue through the Welsh countryside to visit the ruins of Tintern Abbey, founded in 1131, in the River Wye Valley. Continue to Cardiff, the fastest growing capital city in Europe. In the heart of the city visit Cardiff Castle, which dates back nearly 2000 years. See the 19th century apartments with ornate decorations and then enjoy a Welsh banquet right in the Castle. (B,D)

day 7 | roman Baths & stonehengeTake a tour around Cardiff including the Victorian buildings as well as the Millennium Centre. A short drive will bring you to the spa city of Bath, popular for its natural hot springs. View the mansions of Queen’s Square, the Poulteney Bridge and many other Regency buildings. Visit the Roman Baths and Pump Room, preserved after two millennia. At Salisbury Plain marvel at the prehistoric circle of vast monoliths at Stonehenge. Continue to London and check into your hotel. (B)

day 8 | tour Ends heathrow airport or add a day in london After breakfast, transfer to Heathrow Airport. (B)

If you are on the 9-day program, explore London independently. Use one of your vouchers for an Open-Top Sightseeing Bus Tour – and also a walking tour and a River Thames cruise. Your second voucher is for a visit to the Tower of London.

day 9 | homeward boundAn airport transfer is included to Heathrow Airport on day 9. (B)

price includes• Group transfer at start

and end of tour• Sightseeing by luxury coach • Accommodation in Superior

& First-Class Hotels with private facilities

• Professional tour director • Full breakfast daily (B)• 5 dinners (D) including:

− Welcome dinner in Windsor − Scottish Cabaret in Edinburgh − Welsh Banquet at Cardiff Castle − 2 table d’hote dinners

• Welcome get-together drink• Walking tours of Oxford and York• Tours of Edinburgh and Cardiff• London open-top bus tour

(9-day tour only)• Edinburgh Military Tattoo on

August 4 to 18, 2013 departures• Visits and admissions to:

Windsor Castle, Shakespeare’s Birthplace, York Minister, Edinburgh Castle, Old Blacksmith’s Shop at Gretna Green, Beatles story, Tintern Abbey, Cardiff Castle, Roman Baths & Pump Room, Stonehenge and Tower of London


the Best of Britain9 days / 8 nights (Sunday Departures)Prices from

adult seniors 60+

5 - 19 Apr 2013 2172 2877 2085 2762

2 Jun - 28 Jul 2013 & 25 Aug - 22 Sep 2013 2240 2946 2150 2828

4-18 Aug 2013 2377 3083 2282 2959

29 Sep - 27 Oct 2013 2158 2863 2072 2749

21 Aug, 3-10 Nov 2013 2089 2795 2006 2683

the Best of Britain 8 Days / 7 Nights: On Request

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BriTiSh & iriSh grandEur12 days - 11 nights or 13 days - 12 nights - Escorted coach tour

price includes• Independent transfer on

arrival and departure from Heathrow Airport


• Round trip ferry transportation between Britain & Ireland

• Services of a professional tour director

• Deluxe and Superior First-Class hotels with private bath/shower for 13 nights

• 13 full breakfasts (B) • 9 dinners (D) including:

− Welcome Dinner in London − Scottish Cabaret and Dinner

in Edinburgh − Dinner and Irish entertainment

at a traditional Dublin pub − Welsh Banquet at Cardiff castle − 5 table d’hôte dinners

• Welcome get-together drink• London Open-Top Bus • Sightseeing tours of London,

Edinburgh, Belfast and Dublin• Walking tours of York and Derry • Reserved seats for Edinburgh

Military Tattoo on August 4 to 18, 2013 departures

• Horse Drawn Jaunting car ride in Killarney

• Visits and admissions to Tower of London, York Minster, Alnwick Castle and Gardens, Edinburgh Castle, Giant’s Causeway, Titanic Belfast, Book of Kells at Trinity College, Rock of Cashel, Skellig Experience, Blarney Castle, Waterford Crystal Visitor Centre, Cardiff castle, Roman Baths & Pump Room and Stonehenge


day 1 | london arrival & tourWelcome to Heathrow Airport, London! Take an independent transfer to your hotel, located near the Tate Modern and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. At 2:30 pm join a panoramic tour of central London to see landmarks including Piccadilly Circus, Nelson’s Column and lions of Trafalgar Square, Big Ben towering over the Houses of Parliament and Hyde Park. In the evening meet your tour director and fellow travellers over a welcome drink before dining in your hotel. (D)

day 2 | london Bus tourAfter breakfast explore London at your own pace on your Open-Top London Bus tour. Visit the Tower of London. The day is yours to do with what you will – you may choose to sightsee, shop, dine or see a West End show. (B)

day 3 | cambridge & York Walking tourVisit Cambridge to see some of the famous university colleges, including King’s College and the Mathematical Bridge over the River Cam. Head north to York for a walking tour to appreciate its narrow streets and medieval houses, containing centuries of history. The York Minster, with towers and stained glass, is the highlight of the walk. Check into your hotel, located in a quiet area and within walking distance of the central York. (B, D)

day 4 | alnwick castle & cabaretPass Heddon-on-the-Wall to view a portion of Hadrian’s Wall and travel through the scenic Northumberland National Park. Cross into Scotland at Carter Bar and stop in Jedburgh, a charming Borders town. Visit the mighty Alnwick Castle and Gardens. Drive to Edinburgh and experience lively Scottish entertainment as you dine at a traditional cabaret. (B, D)

day 5 | Edinburgh castle & Guided city tourDiscover Edinburgh’s highlights on a city tour. See the Georgian “New Town” with spacious streets and the medieval city along the Royal Mile. Tour Edinburgh Castle to see the Crown Jewels of Scotland and the Stone of Destiny. Also enjoy views of central Edinburgh. The rest of the day is free for independent activities. On 4-18 August 2013 departures, experience the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. (B)

Left to right: Couple admiring the sites of Britain; York Minster, York; Fountain in Princes Park, Edinburgh

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day 6 | Giant’s causeway & derry This morning will be an early start as you depart Cairnryan for a short ferry-ride to Larne in Northern Ireland. Travel along the “Nine Glens of Antrim” with views of mountains, valleys and coastline. Visit the Giant’s Causeway, hexagonal columns formed by volcanic activity over 60 million years ago. The enormous rocks have spawned legends about the mythical giant, Finn McCool. Continue to Derry for your overnight stay. (B, D)

day 7 | titanic Belfast & dublinThis morning join a local guide for a short walking tour around Derry, surrounded by medieval city walls. Drive to Belfast for a panoramic tour of Central Belfast before visiting the Titanic Experience, a museum dedicated to the memory of this ill fated ship that was built in this. Travel south to Dublin where the evening is free. (B)

day 8 | Book of kells & irish EveningTake a tour around central Dublin, with spacious Georgian Squares and streets, landmark public buildings and graceful townhouses. Visit Trinity College to see the campus and view the Book of Kells in the Old Library. The afternoon is free for independent sightseeing or shopping. Enjoy dinner at a traditional Irish pub followed by an upbeat show with Irish music and dance. (B, D)

British & irish Grandeur 14 days / 13 nights (Saturday Departures)Prices from

adult seniors 60+

14-21 Apr 2013 (Sun) 3559 3959 3417 3801

28 Apr - 19 May 2013 (Sun) 3206 4199 3078 4031

26 May - 28 Jun 2013, 25 Aug - 22 Sep 2013 3288 4281 3157 4110

4-18 Aug 2013 3487 4480 3347 4301

29 Sep - 27 Oct 2013 2999 3994 2881 3834

British & irish Grandeur 13 Days / 12 Nights: On Request

day 9 | rock of cashel & killarneyDepart Dublin and drive south through pleasant farming country. Visit the Rock of Cashel, where Brian Boru was crowned King of Munster in 977. See the 12th century highly-decorated Cormac’s Chapel, the large cruciform cathedral and a round tower. Continue to the famous town of Killarney and check into your centrally-located hotel with state-of-the-art pool and spa facilities. (B, D)

day 10 |ring of kerry & skellig ExperienceEmbark on the Ring of Kerry tour for vistas of mountains, open Atlantic Ocean, beaches and cliffs. There will be plenty of stops to admire the scenery. Visit the Skellig Experience to learn about early Christian monks who lived on the rocky offshore islands and about prolific bird life today. Stop at Moll’s Gap for panoramic views before returning to Killarney. (B, D)

day 11 | Blarney castle & Waterford crystal Visit the Blarney Castle this morning to kiss the “Stone of Eloquence.” Travel through the outskirts of Cork city and along the south coast to the city of Waterford. Visit the Waterford Crystal Visitor Centre to see how glass is blown and cut by master craftspeople and view a collection of amazing trophies. (B, D)

day 12 | Ferry & cardiff Depart Waterford early this morning to catch the ferry from Rosslare to South Wales. Journey through farmlands and South Wales where coal used to be mined. Stop in Cardiff for a look around the city centre before heading to Cardiff Castle for a traditional Welsh Banquet. (B, D)

day 13 | roman Baths & stonehengeThis morning explore Bath, popular for its natural hot springs with the Romans 2,000 years ago and again in fashion in the 18th century Regency period. Visit the Roman Baths and Pump Room, wonderfully preserved after two millennia and drive around the mansions of the Royal Crescent and Queen’s Square. Drive to Salisbury Plain to view the prehistoric circle of vast monoliths at Stonehenge. Continue to London and check into your hotel once again. (B)

day 14 | depart london As today is departure day, travel to Heathrow Airport by group coach transfer and allow plenty of time for check in formalities. (B)

tHE giant’s causEWay The Giant’s Causeway is an area of about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, the result of an ancient volcanic eruption. It is located on the northeast coast of Northern Ireland, about two miles (3 km) north of the town of Bushmills. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986, and a National Nature Reserve in 1987 by the Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland.

In a 2005 poll of Radio Times readers, the Giant’s Causeway was named as the fourth greatest natural wonder in the United Kingdom. The tops of the columns form stepping stones that lead from the cliff foot and disappear under the sea. Most of the columns are hexagonal, although there are also some with four, five, seven and eight sides. The tallest are about 12 metres (36 ft) high, and the solidified lava in the cliffs is 28 metres thick in places.The Giant’s Causeway is today owned and managed by the National Trust and it is the most popular tourist attraction in Northern Ireland.

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Left to right: Blarney Castle where you can kiss the “Stone of Eloquence”; The Rock of Cashel; Roman Baths, Bath

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